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seth kovar

climber

Reno, NV

Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 14, 2012 - 02:32pm PT

These are my Muiras. I have had them for a little over a year.

Recently this hole formed at the front of the shoe that goes straight through the rubber to the material it covers.

I've never had this happen before with any of my sportivas.

Does this cause any problems for getting them resoled?

Is it a factory defect?

Am I complaining and should I just shut up and send?

Discuss.

seth kovar

climber

Reno, NV

Topic Author's Reply - Apr 14, 2012 - 02:44pm PT

You waited way too long, FWIW.

That's the thing, I have gone longer in other shoes and the rest of the rubber on these is fine. I alternate with this pair and another so they're not really getting hammered.

I had my katanas for two years with no problems like this. I guess it seems like there was a bubble under the rubber or something (I know nothing of resoling)

edit: Cosmic- I'll send them in then

TGT

Social climber

So Cal

Apr 14, 2012 - 02:51pm PT

You let those go way too far before resoling.

Once you get them down to where there isn't a 1/8-1/16 edge before the rand it makes it a lot more difficult to do a good resole job.

You can fill holes like that with Seamgrip and square them up though.

seth kovar

climber

Reno, NV

Topic Author's Reply - Apr 14, 2012 - 02:51pm PT

when your edge of the sole dissapears,or rolls into the rand under neath its time to resole!

I see what your saying, going to send them in...

Thanks for the input all...

Tony Puppo

climber

Bishop

Apr 14, 2012 - 02:52pm PT

This is definitely not defective just worn out. No problem resoling them but as Cosmic said best to get a rand since you have worn it pretty thin also.
Any one of the many quality shops should be able to handle it.
Tony

seth kovar

climber

Reno, NV

Topic Author's Reply - Apr 14, 2012 - 02:56pm PT

This is definitely not defective just worn out.

Gotcha, once again thanks for the feedback.

I see locker will be on vacation for a bit (4/20-6/1) though and I have Cardinal Pinnacle and City of Rocks coming up. So, it looks like I'll have to send them out elsewhere.

Rubber Room?

edit: I'll save a pair for you though locker :) want them resoled but don't need them for the upcoming trips

TGT

Social climber

So Cal

Apr 14, 2012 - 03:06pm PT

Do you only own one shirt Cozmic?

The belt sander and the knee as an anvil might get a little too exciting.

LOL

I've found an 8"X 1-1/4" wire brush wheel works better than a belt sander.

it doesn't seem to build up near as much heat.

I've had delam problems with the Rubber Room, but the rand work was first class.

nevahpopsoff

Boulder climber

the woods

Apr 14, 2012 - 03:14pm PT

what do you guy's think of Rock & Resole? you're the pro's, who would better?

nevahpopsoff

Boulder climber

the woods

Apr 14, 2012 - 03:23pm PT

next time they need work, they're going to you. if you're not vacationing.....

yosemite 5.9

climber

santa cruz

Apr 14, 2012 - 05:49pm PT

I third Tony at the Rubber Room.

Tony Puppo

climber

Bishop

Apr 14, 2012 - 05:59pm PT

No wonder we're so dang busy! Locker's taking a break, Cosmic is broken. Barry is trying to keep off the roof, Marmot slammed the doors, Brian is seldom seen and Pat is, well Pat.
We are busy folks sorry for the slow turn around times but with new shoe prices I think everyone is slammed try Rock and Resole those guys have a big shop.
Tony

Tony Puppo

climber

Bishop

Apr 14, 2012 - 06:05pm PT

Capt.

climber

some eastside hovel

Apr 14, 2012 - 06:06pm PT

Apparently Tony will not be going on vacation. ;)

Mikemcee

Social climber

Mill Valley, CA

Apr 14, 2012 - 07:13pm PT

I've had great experience with Rubber Room results BUT....as stated, it can be a while before you see them again.

PAUL SOUZA

Trad climber

Central Valley, CA

Apr 14, 2012 - 07:31pm PT

Barry Chambers in Auberry, CA. does exceptional work.

perswig

climber

Apr 14, 2012 - 07:57pm PT

Just a head's-up; when I sent a pair to Barry mid-March, he was expecting 4-6 week turnaround.
Dale

edit: I'll join Facebook only if you 'friend' me, Werner. Waddayasay?

WBraun

climber

Apr 14, 2012 - 08:03pm PT

Resole your own shoes, It's piss easy to do.

I first did em on the front hood of my car in the parking lot.

Wired a 12 volt drill to my car battery for the grinder.

What's up with you lame ass yuppies?

Can't do sh!t except yap on Facebook?

Stupid Americans .....

matisse

climber

Apr 14, 2012 - 09:42pm PT

Locker rocks!!! Just got two pairs back- total time out of the house less than 2 weeks plus he fixed a previously botched rand repair - turned a shoe I was thinking of tossing into my go to pair.