Is there a resoling business that doesn't charge return shipping?

I'm not deleting my prior posts, but from a suggestion posted in this topic I called and asked Rock and Resole if they have a speedier price? And yep, it doesn't say it  at all on their website that they offer this extra, but for 20 bux they'll crank em out in 10 days.

I take it all back. I'm all old and remember when you could trade weed or micro-brews for a resole there. And the RnR price today, even with the extra $20 and return shipping are totally cheaper than new Miuras. 

Hank Caylorwrote:

I'm not deleting my prior posts, but from a suggestion posted in this topic I called and asked Rock and Resole if they have a speedier price? And yep, it doesn't say it  at all on their website that they offer this extra, but for 20 bux they'll crank em out in 10 days.

I take it all back. I'm all old and remember when you could trade weed or micro-brews for a resole there. And the RnR price today, even with the extra $20 and return shipping are totally cheaper than new Miuras. 

Definitely cheaper than new, yes. I don't know where all these people in this thread suggesting resoles are more expensive than buying new shoes are getting their shoes. Even with a pro deal, shoes are far more expensive than getting resoles done.

Jason Kimwrote:

Because there’s no market incentive to get them done faster.  If there were, a small company could come in and gobble up all the resole business in a year or two. It does seem surprising that wait times seem to have gotten longer during the 20 years that I’ve been been climbing, because of the growth and popularity of the sport.  Anyone want to get together and start a business?

Fixed that.

Sam Mwrote:

Best answer

Ok, so how realistic is it to DIY resole? What do you need, a bench grinder, glue, new rubber sheet, and a razor?

Without OEM lasts and hydraulic pressure, I'd say you'll never come close to a pro-level resole. And replacing/repairing rands is even more difficult.  Having said that though, even your first terrible effort will produce something that you can use in the gym and on your warm-up/easy day routes.

Past discussion om MP would suggest that obtaining the rubber can be difficult if not a total deal-breaker. I've had some good experience peeling the old sole off dead shoes. Yes, it's worn to paper thin along the inside edge, but often there's enough thick rubber in the middle to permit re-use, especially if you go with a "just the tip ma'am" job like this:

Not sure if he does shipping, but I am very satisfied with the new resole shop that opened up in Grand Junction. Check out “Mr. Cobbler” in GJ. I’ve only dropped off a bunch of pairs in person, but have never had to wait for than 2 weeks to pick them back up, and no need to slip a 20 under the table to screw over the other 9 weeks worth of customers that have been waiting…. Still love ya Hank!

Adam Wwrote:

I hate being wasteful but resoling my tenayas through Yosemite bum or crag cobbler is now around $80-$85 including shipping and no longer makes sense considering I can get a new pair for less than $10 more from Italy.

YB has insisted on doing rands on a few pairs of my shoes (out of 15 or so that I've sent in) . In all but one case, I expected this. My current sending shoes are approaching the point at which I'll start wearing into the rands. If I get off my lazy butt and swap them out with backups, I'll save myself $30. Thanks for the reminder!

Natalie Blackburnwrote:

Only if you're a dum dum and climb until you wear through your rand.

That happened to be one pitch in vedauwoo for me…. Guess I am the dumb dumb who climbed offwidth at vedauwoo

Sarah Zwrote:

That happened to be one pitch in vedauwoo for me…. Guess I am the dumb dumb who climbed offwidth at vedauwoo

You're the dumb dumb who climbs offwidth in Vedauwoo with poor offwidth technique?  J/K  I couldn't resist.  

Chad Millerwrote:

You're the dumb dumb who climbs offwidth in Vedauwoo with poor offwidth technique?  J/K  I couldn't resist.  

When you right you right... hahaha but if you want to climb some stupid hard offwidth at vedauwoo I am down for learning what a chicken wing is. 

Sarah Zwrote:

When you right you right... hahaha but if you want to climb some stupid hard offwidth at vedauwoo I am down for learning what a chicken wing is. 

Crazy hard offwidth - no way.  My big posterior will literally get stuck in those cracks.  

Adam Wwrote:

I hate being wasteful but resoling my tenayas through Yosemite bum or crag cobbler is now around $80-$85 including shipping and no longer makes sense considering I can get a new pair for less than $10 more from Italy.

Where do you buy Tenayas for $90?

I spoke too soon! The resoler in GJ isn’t even taking in climbing shoes now, due to “a shortage of rubber outsoles.” Any other resole places having the same issue of “rubber outsole shortages?” This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this issue.

Home repairs used to be more common. Every shop in the country had a slab of Stealth that even came with a tube of Barge and instructions. It would do 4 half soles. Not too long after, 5.10 started selling stealth powder to mix with something (freesole maybe?) to use as a type of paint on rand repair.

This wasn’t that long ago.

I resoled several shoes. I used an electric range, pliers, a saw, clamps, and a belt sander. 

Did I screw up my lasts? Does the pope shit in the woods? But after a few pitches my shoes fit decently well again. I wasn’t a good enough climber to notice the difference, funny how full circle that is, maybe I should try resoling again.

If I were to do it again, I’d try to cut and shape wooden lasts and try to even up the clamping while curing. I’d use a heat gun instead of the stovetop too.

I wouldn’t do it for my best shoes. Or for a friend. But for my own stuff, it might be worth it to keep something on my feet. 

Gunkiemikewrote:

Without OEM lasts and hydraulic pressure, I'd say you'll never come close to a pro-level resole. And replacing/repairing rands is even more difficult.  Having said that though, even your first terrible effort will produce something that you can use in the gym and on your warm-up/easy day routes.

Past discussion om MP would suggest that obtaining the rubber can be difficult if not a total deal-breaker. I've had some good experience peeling the old sole off dead shoes. Yes, it's worn to paper thin along the inside edge, but often there's enough thick rubber in the middle to permit re-use, especially if you go with a "just the tip ma'am" job like this:

Anyone following this thread want me to do this sort of job on their shoes? $40, US return shipping included. 4.5 mm edging rubber is all I have (XS Edge or 5.10 Onxy. I can't tell them apart so no, you don't get to specify which one.)

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