How do I get my shoes to you for a resole?
Fill out my Info Form so I have all your details.
Just put them in the post, NZ post is the cheapest.
Send to... Po Box 311 Takaka 7142
Can you please include a note with your shoes that has your name and phone number as sometimes, if your details are just written on the outside of the package, it becomes illegible for me to read due to wear and tear during shipping.
Can I drop my shoes off?
To drop off your shoes, please complete the info form beforehand.
Additionally, include a note with your shoes that contains your name and phone number so we can easily match them with the form.
I won't start repairing shoes if they don't have any contact details.
Our drop-off location is:
52 Rangihaeata Rd, Takaka, Golden Bay
How do I pay?
1. I'll email or text you when your shoes are finished.
2. Pay by bank transfer.
3. Once payment is received I will put shoes in the post.
Can you do edgeless shoes? Genius, Futura..etc
Yes we resole the No Edge shoes with Orginal La Sportiva parts
Do you use original La Sportiva- Scarpa rubber and parts when resoling?
Yes — as an official La Sportiva- Scarpa Repair Centre, we use genuine Vibram® rubber components to ensure your shoes maintain their original performance and feel as close to new as possible.
What are original spare parts?
Original Spare Parts are the exact same soles from the factory that your shoes originally arrived with.
How do I get a quote?
Can you resole all shoes?
We resole most climbing shoes.
I don't resole La Sportiva Tarantura's sorry.
How long will it take?
*Please keep an eye on our Home page for up to date information regarding current turnaround time.
We suggest having extra pairs of climbing shoes while you are waiting for a pair to be resoled
Please note that your resoles are handcrafted, this is a process that takes time
What is a rand repair & do I need one?
This answer deserves a full page of its own. Go to Rands
Rand self assess
To self assess:
New rand rubber is 1.8mm - 2.5mm thick. Worn rand rubber needs to be at least 1mm thick to take a resole.
Firstly look for areas of abrasions or holes.
Feel for inconsistency in rubber thickness. Feel for soft spots indicating worn, thin rubber.
Feel for usually horizontal indents or creases around the toe box area.
If these are present, then the rand rubber may be too thin to take a fresh resole.
Feel and push around the big toe area to gauge the thickness of the rand. If it feels less than 1mm thick it likely needs to be replaced
If you definitely 'DON'T WANT THE RANDS REPLACED please let me know as I will do them if I think it is necessary. (If you choose to not have the rand repaired and the rand on your shoes wears out soon after resoling, I take no responsibility, obviously!
Can you replace the rand without replacing the sole?
No, the rand cannot be replaced without also replacing the sole.
The rand wraps around a climbing shoe and the sole covers the lower part of the rand.
Are there any shoes you’ll refuse to resole?
We may decline or limit repairs if there is extensive damage to the rand, such as deep cuts, tears, or severely worn edges, which can prevent effective repairs. Significant wear or tears in the upper fabric or stitching may also lead us to refuse or limit service.
Can you resole a shoe more than once?
Yes, you can resole shoes multiple times depending on the condition of the leather, stitching and on a few factors such as the type of shoe and how early they have been resoled each time.
What is a structural shoe repair?
A structural repair is required when the stitching in the leather has come apart on the shoe. We will re-stitch the affected area where possible, depending on the location and extent of the damage.
Please note there is a small cost for this service.
What rubber do you use?
Vibram Grip 4.0mm (Durability)
Vibram XS EDGE 4.0mm
Vibram XS Grip2 3.5mm
Vibram XS Grip2 4.0mm
Vibram XS Grip2 5.0mm
Unparallel rubber 3.5mm ( very sticky ) Does not last long
Vibram Grip 2.5mm (Rand Rubber) standard
Vibram Grip 3.5mm (Bumper Rand)
Rubber will be replaced like for like where possible unless you'd prefer something specific. Just state your preference on the order form.
*For more info on Rubber please go the the rubber page
Can you resole approach shoes and walking boots?
Yes we can resole Approach shoe TX2 EVO - TX4 EVO
Should I wash my shoes?
DON'T wash your shoes please, even if you think you are doing me a favour.
Washing may remove the smell but it also removes the natural olis from the leather, making it dry out and crack.
Also Please don't put powder into the shoes before you post them to me the power plays havoc with the gluing
Should I put in deodoriser power?
Please Please Please don't put deodorizer powder into the shoes before you post them to me, the powder plays havoc with the gluing process.
Should I remove the shoe lacing?
Please DON'T take out the laces before you send your shoes as it makes the resoling very difficult for me!
I will charge $15 for the replacement of new laces if there are none in the shoes on arrival.
Will my shoes still feel the same?
I will do everything I can to preserve the shape your feet have worn into your shoes. After a few climbs they should feel like your nicely worn in shoes just with nice sticky rubber and an edge again.
The better the condition of the shoes when I resole them, the less the shape will change.
Also some shoes hold their shape much better than others, for example most La Sportiva & Scarpa are excellent to resole, where as 5.10 Anasazis aren't so good. If you are resoling your Anasazis make sure you catch them early.
I posted my shoes, can I check you have received them?
All climbing shoes we have received have been logged into our system. Please allow the turnaround time from when we received them before checking in with us to track them. I prefer an email. Thanks