Shoe Diagnosis Guide
When is the right time to resole?
As you climb, the sole wears down in the toe area and becomes thinner over time. Resoling is necessary when the sole thickness reaches 1 mm.
A good rule of thumb is when the transition between the rubber rand and the sole edge is no longer straight and the rubber becomes very thin in the area of the toe.
Do you also need a new climbing shoe toe cap (rubber rand)?
If you continue to use your climbing shoes after the sole has worn out, the rubber rand will also begin to wear down. Eventually, a hole may appear in the rubber rand, exposing the inner-leather.
In this case, the toe of the shoe also needs to be redone to repair the hole.
When is it too late for a repair?
Climbing shoes sometimes are so worn out to the point of getting holes in the inner leather. When the hole is small and easily reachable, a repair is still possible. This is made by hand sewing the hole.
Sometimes the holes are just too big or just hard to reach. At this point the shoe probably lost its tension or the repair is simply not possible anymore.
Resoling depending on the shoe type:
Front Sole
This sole type is found in more aggressive shoes with a downturn. Only the front sole is resoled. |
Full Sole
This type of sole is found in flat shoes designed for comfort. The entire sole can be easily replaced. |
Our rubber soles:
We resole your climbing shoes with only the best climbing rubber on the market. We always try to use the same or most similar rubber to the original shoe.
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Other repair services:
In addition to resoling, we also offer the following services in our store:
- Shoelace replacement
- Velcro replacement
- Fast-lacing replacement
- Heel loop replacement
Do you have any further questions?
Visit our store for a free shoe inspection or contact us via email or Whatsapp:
- Gibraltarstrasse 23, 6003 Lucerne
- info@rusticaresole.ch
- +41 77 274 83 26
