Having boots resoled?

[Rot Box]

I just noticed one of my Alpinestars is loosing its sole. The boots are still in great shape.. I thought about glue but it doesn't seem like a permanent sole-ution (yeah that just happened ).


Do any of you guys have experience with having boots resoled? Know of a good cobbler? I'm not against shipping them off if need be.

 

[Kevin B.]

It's a long way from you, but we love Tony's Shoes And Repair out in Magna. It's an old dude with funny hours that just likes fixing boots, he's great.

 

[anderson750]

I just noticed one of my Alpinestars is loosing its sole. The boots are still in great shape.. I thought about glue but it doesn't seem like a permanent sole-ution (yeah that just happened ).


Do any of you guys have experience with having boots resoled? Know of a good cobbler? I'm not against shipping them off if need be.

I have had THIS company resole a pair of Tech 10's for me and he did a great job. However, if you are interested in a new pair of Forma's I can probably get you into a new pair for incredible price right now. Forma is clearing out their inventory of '"15 model boots and they are wwwwwaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy discounted right now.

 

[mbryson]

There used to be some good boot repair guys in Cache Valley. I do think that's an industry that is losing to the throw-away society we live in.

 

[Caleb]

I have had THIS company resole a pair of Tech 10's for me and he did a great job. However, if you are interested in a new pair of Forma's I can probably get you into a new pair for incredible price right now. Forma is clearing out their inventory of '"15 model boots and they are wwwwwaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy discounted right now.

I'd go for the Forma's unless you are madly in love with your Aplinestars.

 

[mombobuggy]

I like the place in Lehi friendly Folks and they have a shop Dog.

 

[TJDukit]

My wife's grandpa Sam has been running his shoe store in Auburn NY since 1950 I always send mine back to him. He does do mine for free though so that probably has a big part in that. He is amazing though. His son Sammy actually now owns the store and Sam just comes to work just because he wants to. He actually walks a little over a mile every day each way and he's pushing 85 now I think.

He did an amazing job with my Viberg Smoke jumpers which have a double stitch sole which have proven challenging for most places I've taken them in the 20 years I've owned them. I've also had a few local Utah places fail where Sam was able to get the boot put back together and have it stay together.

http://www.gotosamsshoeservice.com/

 

[Rot Box]

Thanks for the reply's everyone. Alpinestars have treated me good in the past (I've had plenty of boots that were worse) although I feel like the soles they're using are crap and have been for years now :-\


That said a new set of Forma's would be awesome. Gotta figure out how to approach the wife with that request--spent too much money lately

 

[TRD270]

Funny we were just having this discussion at work, I personally have never used these guys but he comes highly recommended from my co-workers. https://plus.google.com/117146947486354919418/about?gl=us&hl=en

 

[anderson750]

Thanks for the reply's everyone. Alpinestars have treated me good in the past (I've had plenty of boots that were worse) although I feel like the soles they're using are crap and have been for years now :-\


That said a new set of Forma's would be awesome. Gotta figure out how to approach the wife with that request--spent too much money lately

Check your PM

 

[Vonski]

For what its worth, I've liked my Alpinestars but am tired of tweeking or tearing off the steel tips. My next pair of boots will be the molded sole type. Looks like Forma has the Evo with such a sole and moderately priced. What are your thoughts/opinion of these Paul?

 

[Toad]

I know there is a guy on the highway kind of by Teds that does it out his back shop. I had replace the eyelets in my Red Wings a couple years ago. I looked at having my Red Wings resoled and it was almost as much as buying new ones. I can find that guys address if you need me to.

 

[Caleb]

Those are the ones I have Von, the Evo HPS. They're not a set of crossfires, but they are still quite nice and I can get 2-3 sets for what a pair of crossfires would cost. I love mine, I wouldn't hesitate to get another set if I ever wear mine out.

 

[anderson750]

For what its worth, I've liked my Alpinestars but am tired of tweeking or tearing off the steel tips. My next pair of boots will be the molded sole type. Looks like Forma has the Evo with such a sole and moderately priced. What are your thoughts/opinion of these Paul?

I don't have any experience with the EVO, but Jack has been wearing the Terrain TX this year and they have held up great. The biggest difference between the EVO and TX is the hinged ankle. Personally I like the hinged ankle over a solid ankle.

 

[Gravy]

For what it's most worth most resole places use sidi soles even for Alpinestars.

 

[Caleb]

I don't have any experience with the EVO, but Jack has been wearing the Terrain TX this year and they have held up great. The biggest difference between the EVO and TX is the hinged ankle. Personally I like the hinged ankle over a solid ankle.

Both myself and Tonkaman bought our EVO HPS from you

 

[anderson750]

Both myself and Tonkaman bought our EVO HPS from you

I know, but I can't personally say how the EVO's are since myself of my kids have not worn them.