Here's a list of climbing shoe resolers that I think are worth listing.
Go to their websites or call for complete details.
Turnaround times can be longer in spring & summer.
Some only do climbing shoes, others do climbing & approach shoes.
edit march 08: a printable chart is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc8tsj44_318ddhfj4gj
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Some only do climbing shoes, others do climbing & approach shoes.
edit march 08: a printable chart is available at:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc8tsj44_318ddhfj4gj
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Barry doesn't have a website but he does have a *really* strong reputation,
especially among the Supertaco crowd.
especially among the Supertaco crowd.
__________________________________________________I've sent a pair out to Locker & they came back w/ good results.
There was even a little bonus rand work done.
There was even a little bonus rand work done.
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www.rubberroomresoles.com
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I've been to their shop in Bishop, CA w/ a partner to pick up his shoes.
He was happy w/ the resole, as were a handful of others that I've climbed with.
As far as I know they only do climbing shoes.
Claiming 30+ years experience, I suspect they've done
more climbing shoe resoles than all the others mentioned.
He was happy w/ the resole, as were a handful of others that I've climbed with.
As far as I know they only do climbing shoes.
Claiming 30+ years experience, I suspect they've done
more climbing shoe resoles than all the others mentioned.
____________________________________________________________Owned & operated by a multiple speed ascent record holder,
Zion Guide & Mugs Stump award winner.
Based out of Vegas/Red Rocks.
Zion Guide & Mugs Stump award winner.
Based out of Vegas/Red Rocks.
____________________________________________________________Based in Boulder.
My new favorite resoler b/c of the turn around time &
they offer XS Grip rubber (which no one else did as of January 2008).
Favorite among the CO crowd, as well as surrounding states.
My new favorite resoler b/c of the turn around time &
they offer XS Grip rubber (which no one else did as of January 2008).
Favorite among the CO crowd, as well as surrounding states.
Probably one of the fastest & least expensive... Based in Pueblo, Co.
_______________________________________________________This is the resole division of EVOLV climbing shoes.
They'll resole any brand shoe but only w/ TRAX rubber
(also the only resoler that carries TRAX).
If I owned Evolv shoes, I'd send them here. Based south of LA.
I had my first pair of climbing shoes resoled by them, along with rand work.
Solid work w/ good turnaround.
They'll resole any brand shoe but only w/ TRAX rubber
(also the only resoler that carries TRAX).
If I owned Evolv shoes, I'd send them here. Based south of LA.
I had my first pair of climbing shoes resoled by them, along with rand work.
Solid work w/ good turnaround.
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www.davepagecobbler.comThe place where I'd consider sending in all my Birkenstocks, climbing shoes, mountaineering boots & leather tele boots (if I tele'd) resoling all at once in order to save on outbound shipping... if only they offered a price break for return shipping. I didn't see any shipping discounts on the website but it's worth a try to ask.
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A note on rands:
I've learned from experience that anytime rand work is needed,
there's a chance that the the feel or the toebox will not be the same.
Your toes may be less happy.
Your ability to footjam on crack climbs can be affected.
Moral of the story: Get shoes resoled before the wear gets on the rand.
It's cheaper in the long run!
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Note to DC area folks:
There is a local place that resoles climbing shoes
(along w/ normal shoes & equestrian footwear):
Tricks of the Trade 725 Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA 22066 703.759.4565
Personally, I rather choose from the list below & use a climbing shoe specialist (who actually climbs) that happens to do other types shoes, rather than the other way around. It doesn't take more time nor cost more money. Unless you live in Great Fall$, resoling via mail order is much more convenient than local resoling, comparable in cost & probably leaves a smaller carbon footprint if you think about it. If you're still interested, here are some reviews:
In a follow-up to a previous thread, I thought I should report that Tricks of the Trade did a super job resoling a couple pairs of climbing shoes for me. It took several weeks because they were out of rubber and then the heater failed at their shop. But I got half soles on each pair, along with a rand patch on one of the shoes for a total of $77.50. Wayne even glued back rubber that always seems to separate from the leather uppers on my Mythos. DH 2/3/07
A few years back I had my shoes resoled with C-4 rubber at Tricks of the trade in Great Falls, MD for about $35.00, they did a great job. OH 12/28/06
_______________________________________________________A few years back I had my shoes resoled with C-4 rubber at Tricks of the trade in Great Falls, MD for about $35.00, they did a great job. OH 12/28/06
Most of the shops mentioned below will also put 5.10 sticky rubber on your
approach shoes (depending on model) or Chaco's.
Chaco sells sandals w/ Diamond Stealth rubber that,
for me, works better than 5.10 dot.
They'll also resole their sandals w/Diamond stealth.
Diamond stealth sandals & resoles sold out in 2007, so you might not get 'em if you wait too long.
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