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Evel
Trad climber
Marijuana capital of the US
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Apr 12, 2010 - 05:59pm PT
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Flyin' Brian and /or Komito's are the way to go. Both are reasonably priced, and both do the highest quality work.
Everyone should at least try to do their own once. Most of us can do a serviceable job.
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Andrew F
Trad climber
Sunnyvale, CA
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Apr 12, 2010 - 08:39pm PT
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I too had a bad experience with the Rubber Room, sent in a pair of Mythos for 1/2 soles and they were already delaminated 1/8" the whole way around when I opened the box. Plus they're kinda expensive and it's like ~3 weeks to get your shoes back.
I use Rock and Resole now, they're less expensive and the 3 resoles I've had them do for me, the shoes looked as good or better than new when I got them back. Plus they're way faster; one time I mailed my shoes on a Monday and got them back that Friday (from California!)
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middle joe
Trad climber
oc
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Apr 12, 2010 - 10:29pm PT
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Another vote against the Rubber Room. Best I've used is Yosemite Bum (Evolve).
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middle joe
Trad climber
oc
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Apr 12, 2010 - 10:31pm PT
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Another vote against the Rubber Room. Best I've used is Yosemite Bum (Evolve).
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lamadrida
Trad climber
Superior, WI
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Apr 12, 2010 - 11:27pm PT
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I've always used Steve Komito at Komito Bootworks in Estes Park, CO. He does an excellent job, stands 100% behind his work, and has a quick turn around time. He's done approach shoes, rock shoes, and mountaineering boots for me. Always have been satisfied and will use him again.
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Brian
climber
California
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Apr 13, 2010 - 12:55am PT
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A second vote for Komito.
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That's Papajoto to you son!!!!!
Social climber
Oatmeal Arizona
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Apr 13, 2010 - 06:58pm PT
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I've been sending them to Tony P in Bishop for over 20 years. I've never had a problem with his work...
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Al_T.Tude
Trad climber
Monterey, CA
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Apr 13, 2010 - 07:57pm PT
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Had my Mythos 1/2 sole done at The Rubber Room about a year ago. Came back with 1/8" unlaminated (no reason to believe that it was laminated in the first place) all the way around the toe on both shoes. Was easy to fix with Barge Cement, portable electric room heater, duct tape and clamps. Haven't had any problems since. For that kind of money, you'd think that they would inspect their work before they ship it back to a customer.
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If I knew a source of rubber, I'd give a home resole a go.
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Midnightreality
Trad climber
Oakland
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Apr 14, 2010 - 02:15pm PT
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This guy does good work... and he's got a mobile shop, so if you happen to be at the same awesome climbing destination as him when you finally blow through your toes he does a real quick turnaround and no extra shipping charges... *bonus!!*
http://rockratresoles.com/faq.htm
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Simmeron
Trad climber
Tahoe
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Apr 15, 2010 - 06:29pm PT
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Thanks for the info everyone. I used to swear by Rubber Room in Bishop, but unfortunately I've noticed the quality of their craftmanship going down. The last two times I sent in shoes it took me three months to get them back and they fell apart within three to four months. Bummer.
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Steve L
Gym climber
SUR
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Apr 15, 2010 - 06:33pm PT
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Locker does awesome work. I just got my Mythos back from him a couple of days ago, and they look like they just came out of the box brand new. Climbed on them for two days and they felt great.
Thanks again man!
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Simmeron
Trad climber
Tahoe
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Apr 15, 2010 - 06:40pm PT
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Anyone know if Pat at Nomad's resoles approach shoes?
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Chinchen
climber
Anacortes, wa
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Apr 20, 2010 - 11:17pm PT
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I just sent a pair off to Cascade Cobbler. Ill let you know how that goes.
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rhyang
climber
SJC
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May 25, 2010 - 11:58pm PT
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I just got back a pair of sportiva katanas from the Rubber Room in Bishop, new 4mm vibram XS Edge. Fits great, just like new. Took them for a spin in the gym this evening and they rock, even have the downturn back.
I've never had an issue with delamination of their work, and I don't expect any this time.
They also resoled my mad rock fury approach shoes with Five Ten Stealth dot rubber. I've beaten the crap out of these shoes and will send 'em back to RR for another resole once the time comes.
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S1W
climber
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May 26, 2010 - 12:49am PT
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I have sent several pairs of Katanas to Pro Deal Resoles in Colorado:
http://www.prodealresoles.com/
Every pair I've sent in comes back better/lasts longer than when they were brand new. Big thumbs up.
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jsavage
climber
Bishop, CA
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May 26, 2010 - 01:01am PT
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Barry
remember, most posts on on the taco are b.s. I'm a lurker who only posts when it matters (which is basically never) and resoles matter. Again, Barry.
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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May 26, 2010 - 01:29am PT
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Barry
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
from the Leastside
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May 26, 2010 - 02:48am PT
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I had the rubber-room resole a pair of my sportiva vipers a few years back with good results , but being in the forum now I'd hit up locker if I could . On the subject of resoles : I remember seeing a guy in Boy's Town (Curry Village) resoling shoes in the bathrooms or whatever circa '90 .
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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May 26, 2010 - 02:55am PT
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Barry
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