Holes in shoes

So, I am very broke and granted, my climbing shoes are by no means high end, but as of now I cant afford new shoes (curse you, ridiculously expensive gym membership) anyway, does anyone know how to repair holes in the toe part? The hole on one shoe is not as big and the other is considerably bigger, but I can no longer ignore this lol. Any ideas on how to fix??

Lily McIntoshwrote:

So, I am very broke and granted, my climbing shoes are by no means high end, but as of now I cant afford new shoes (curse you, ridiculously expensive gym membership) anyway, does anyone know how to repair holes in the toe part? The hole on one shoe is not as big and the other is considerably bigger, but I can no longer ignore this lol. Any ideas on how to fix??

Big needle, strong thread. You may be SOL though. To fix it in a meaningful way that will last more than a couple moves, you’re going to want to send them to a resoler, who might not even ba able to fix them. Sucks about the thin budget.

John Clarkwrote:

Big needle, strong thread. You may be SOL though. To fix it in a meaningful way that will last more than a couple moves, you’re going to want to send them to a resoler, who might not even ba able to fix them. Sucks about the thin budget.

Not gonna lie, I think a resoler would def cost more than they are worth but Im gonna try out that whole big needle thick thread mindset lol

Lily McIntoshwrote:

Not gonna lie, I think a resoler would def cost more than they are worth but Im gonna try out that whole big needle thick thread mindset lol

What size/brand do you wear?

John Clarkwrote:

What size/brand do you wear?

La Sportiva 39.5 I think- maybe 39

Too bad about the budgetary issues but realistically the time to deal with a hole in the toe is before it starts. Once you have a hole, there's little you or a cobbler can do for a repair that will last longer than a few climbs, if that. Start saving for new shoes if you haven't already.

Ask your gym about their lost and found. If they have stuff sitting for a month its usually, donated, swooped by staff or trashed. If they have any shoes in your size, I bet they'd be willing to let ya have at em'.
I have sent many a broke climber this route with great levels of success. This is also the easiest way ever to get a good water bottle.

Go on poshmark and look for some cheap shoes. Tons of people that get into climbing and then get out of it just as fast. Tons of cheap shoes, got my last pair for $30 shipped and I don’t even think they were used.

An Inner tube patch might help if the hole is in the rand