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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 8, 2010 - 12:36am PT
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There are a bunch, and prices differ by as much as $20 sometimes. Anyone have favorites?
I'm from California, so keep that in mind. I want good rubber (C4) and just need half soles, but want to send like 3 pairs in. So... what'cha ya got?
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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The Rubber Room in Bishop does stellar work.
They are professionals and it shows.
Highly recommended.
Call them they have an 800 number and are very friendly.
TC
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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I agree Rubber Room is the best. If you live in the Bay Area Marmot in Berkeley does a fairly good job. They do 1/2 soles of C4, slightly cheaper than RR and you don't have to deal with mailing your shoes.
http://www.marmotmountain.com/
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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I've never had that happen & I must have had 6 or 7 pairs resoled there...on the other hand you may be a heavier user than I am
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zeta
Trad climber
Berkeley
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I live in California and only resole at two places--both out of state but cheap and fast...
Rock n' Resole (Boulder, CO)
http://rockandresole.com/
Dave Cobbler (Seattle, WA)
http://www.davepagecobbler.com/
does everything! not just climbing shoes
I've always been happy with the work they do and after years of hearing various people complain about marmot and rubber room, I'm not likely to change from what I've always liked.
good luck!
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 8, 2010 - 01:18am PT
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my rule has usually been to buy shoes if I find a brand name for under $50. It happens, not often, but it does. So paying $40 is alright, but paying $35 is better, and it seems like the more you do at once the cheaper because the shipping is more cost effective. RR is good, but the most expensive. I saw free shipping... that caught my eye! But I know, people gotta make a living too so I gotta support their trade. Thanks! Any other suggestions/opinions are welcome! Medusa... I'll be at Malibu Crk. Saturday!
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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Medusa -
Calm down. EVERY? resole???
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MeatBomb
Gym climber
Boise, I dee Hoe
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Rubber Room does not get a vote from me. Maybe it was just bad luck, but I have had a FEW pairs delam very soon. Some in just one day! Never again and now I just buy new ones on sale and toss the old ones away.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Barry Chambers / Barry's Resoles, Auberry CA. Best ever, shoes come back better than new. No one else gets my shoes ever...
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Evolv will only do their own rubber (makes sense) so if you don't mind trax, they can hook you up for like 25 bucks. Cheap resole, and the mythos I have been climbing on they did a FANTASTIC job.
Pat in Joshua Tree is also picking up resoles outta Nomad Ventures, I don't have any experience with him, but he's been in the business lotta years, and is a really REALLY cool dude.
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MeatBomb
Gym climber
Boise, I dee Hoe
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Is Pat Positive Resoles? They have done good work in the past when I was traveling out that way last year.
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Yafer
Trad climber
Chatsworth, California
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The best I have ever had done:
Barry's Resoles
Auberry, Ca
The best attention to detail I have ever seen. Barry will talk to you, it becomes like a friend helping you..my shoes seem better after resoling by Barry. Give him a call and he will hook you up. And he includes a mint in every box of resoles.
559 855 4511
Yafe
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Nope, i believe he WORKED for the company when Bartlett owned it, but Positive is owned by none other than Locker.
Locker is THE best, but he ain't in socal :(
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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tom at Marmot in berkeley has done all kinds of climbing shoes for me, especially good with straight old school trad shoes, and also he can resole approach shoes. Great craftsmanship!
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Locker's the best hands down...Plus he's negotiable...
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Have never had shoes done by Barry, but SO many swear by his abilities. Met him climbing last weekend - class act. AND, you could pick up your shoes next time you are out at Shuteye, Tollhouse, or Courtright.
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MisterE
Social climber
Across Town From Easy Street
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Dave Page, Trout Creek, Locker and Flyin' Brian are all tops in my book.
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sbwyliedog
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Barry's Resoles rules!
I've used Dave Page Cobbler too and was totally satisfied.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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The Rubber Room is flat out, the bomb. I've been dealing with them for decades, since Wilson's days.
Probably 50 resoles, personally and who knows how many batches of rentals for Rocksport, and Never, ever, a dud!
How's that footwork, Medusa?
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ncrockclimber
climber
NC
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I'll put in my 2 cents for Yosemite Bum. They have probably done my last dozen resoles and every one has been great.
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Every time I see one of these resole threads I have to wipe a tear from my
eye. Jules was the best, ever.
I used Rubber Room last resole batch (5 pairs for myself and friends). All are still performing well 1 year later.
Tim S
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Pierre
Big Wall climber
Sweden
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Barrys Resoles for sure - as good as new (or better) Barry is the only one I trust for the past 20 years or so, to resole my shoes - and I live on the other side of the planet!
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thedogfather
climber
Somewhere near Red Rocks
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I have gone with the Rubber Room because they do Acopa rubber. Maybe others do now also but that was my determining factor. Never had an issue with their work.
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Nor Cal
Trad climber
San Mateo
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Barry's Resoles #1. I have had over 12 pair of shore resoled by him. Not one complaint.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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We have a new resoler in Joshua Tree. His name is Pat Dennis and you can get info for him via Nomad Ventures. Pat is a loooong time local and has done resoling for various owners of the business over the years.
Pat's good guy, and cares about his work. Give him a chance. Support our local economy!
Robert
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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I've used dave page for hiking boots- a pair of the original la sportiva makalus. Fifteen year old boots cam back good as new - or better because he put the sole on that allows a step in crampon.
I've used Barry's- again excellent work by barry.
Since I live in Bishop, I use the rubber room exclusively now. Their work is very good. They have a lot of options for rubber, but my Yosemite formed brain just wants stealth.
I go through a lot of resoles, four or five resoles a pair usually. They are never as good as new, but the Rubber room gets them close as you can get.
The trick is to turn them in before the rand starts to go. I rarely have that much discipline, but that's the trick to prolonging the life of your shoes.
I still climb from time to time in blue Kaukulators that the Rubber Room keeps breathing new life into.
I go through a lot of resoles- one or two a year. I blame the Buttermilk rock and lots of climbing, not the resole job. They have to deal with what I give them.
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FRUMY
Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
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I have had problems with the rubber room since thier move. I used wheeler & wilson - wilson's east side - now the rubber room - first 25 years great - last 3 years not so good. I find that resoling by someone that knows what they are doing in no way harms the shoe & I have shoes that have been resole more than 5 times - still fit well - never had resoles ware faster.
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mongrel
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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We have also had some bad resoles from Rubber Room: delam, and one pair where they ground right through the (previously completely intact and barely worn) rand at the tip, a bad spot to do that; same problems as reported by others, so there is a certain percentage of flat out bad work coming out. Some years back (original location) I had a couple of very good resole jobs from them, but since then it appears that quality is unreliable. So we send shoes to the Cobbler and Cordwainer in New York (www.cobcord.com), haven't had a lemon yet in 10-15 resoles.
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ryanb
climber
Seattle, WA
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I would take boots or sandals to Dave Page but I won't use him for rock shoes again and I work walking distance from his shop...its not really a rock shoe operation anymore they have one guy who comes in on the weekend and does them and the quality is inconsistent at best.
Ramuta's ( http://www.ramutasresoles.com/ ) formerly of seattle now of Montana gets my shoes. It is run by a climber who grew up working in a family owned shoe repair shop. 30 bucks for a half sole 6 for a rand patch, never had a rand patch fail though I tend to send in my shoes before they need one. Never had a resole delaminate ... better then the stock glue job on sportivas.
I am also a proponent of the "let the resole cure for a couple of weeks before using" method locker once exposed.
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matisse
climber
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So Robert,
Is Pat in addition to Locker, or did I miss something and Locker is no longer resoling?
I've had great resoles from Locker.
I had a hideous experience with Yosemite Bum several years back, have never gone back.
I haven't tried the Rubber Room in the last 5 or 6 years so can't comment. I heard a rumour that there now is a resoler in San Diego. Can anyone confirm that?
edited to add that Locker simul posted and answered my question. Good luck in Denver, Locker.
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xtrmecat
Big Wall climber
Kalispell, Montanagonia
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I'll add myself to the list of people who have had Rubber Room delam issues. They also had a hard time getting it done in two months time, and gave me flak for calling them on it.
Dave Page has done almost all of my work prior to this and since. Never seen anything wrong with the quality or workmanship there.
Bob
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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I've never had a delam problem with the Rubber Room. I use them at least twice a year.
As for shoes being resoled over five times, it depends on the shoe and the damage to the shoe. Where's locker? He knows the ins and outs.
My five ten ascents (my favorite shoe) were done after two resoles. I think that was because the toe box stretches- they'd just get too sloppy.
My Kauks- I have no idea how many resoles they've had.
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WBraun
climber
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Resole your own shoes.
It's not hard at all.
Why so many people can't do a simple thing anymore?
Only beanie cap prana people sipping starbucks with ipods and their macs driving around in their Toyota now a days?
WTF is the world coming to.
Men used to be men and women were women.
Now ......... wtf ??????
:-)
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luggi
Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
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Ditto...Yafer....
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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John Ramuta-Helena, Montana. Better than new. May be a bit far for So Cal customers.
Werner, been thinking of doing my own. Like Mugs, do all my trigger wires too, though I find small aircraft cable a little slicker than bailing wire. But I get your points. Climbers hardly cook their own meals anymore it seems and stay in motels.
Arne
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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I do ultimately have to agree with Werner...I always used to do my own resoles...Even at the crags. I used to do them for Al Bartlett when he owned Positive Resoles a ways back. They aren't really too hard...
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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While I agree with Werner that it's not that hard to do your own, now that I've joined the plutocracy, it takes too long.
I've used Barry partly because he's relatively close by ( 35-minute drive or less [if the cops aren't looking]), but mainly because he does such good work. I can't compare him to other contemporary re-solers, because I haven't used any others. In any case, not only his re-soling, but his general repairs are excellent. One of my pairs he's helped keep alive are ten-year-old Huecos that are still my favorites for long climbs.
John
Edit:; Those Huecos are closer to 15 years old!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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I'll add a thumbs-up for Locker. He did a good job on the one pair I sent him. Fast turnaround and fair price.
Locally (Seattle) I used Ramuta for a long time. His parents' shoe repair shop is a block from my office so pick-up and drop-off was easy, but the main thing was that he did excellent work. Posts upthread indicate he's moved to Montana, but I expect that hasn't affected the quality of his work.
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FeelioBabar
Trad climber
One drink ahead of my past.
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+1 for Barry's Resoles.
fantastic work.
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Komito in Estes Park, Colorado.
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WBraun
climber
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Nomad Ventures and Positive Resoles are no more...
You can make new business name: "Coloradical resoles"
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MisterE
Social climber
Across Town From Easy Street
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I had forgotten about Ramuta's. He does a great job! My buddy Todd (who works at Feathered Friends) worked with him occasionally.
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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I'll throw in a plug for Rubber Room also. I've had a number of pairs done, their work is superb and they are a pleasure to work with. They are ALMOST as good as Jules (sp.?) who I used to use, I think the name was Red Rock Resoles. She was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident; just wanted to point out that she was the goddess of resoles. Her work was perfect; an art form...plus she put a Jolly Rancher in each shoe!
Serious, though...I've miss Jules dearly, but Rubber Room has been fantastic.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Just me and three kids
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I've used Dave Page, Locker, and the Rubber Room over the years. No complaints from any and fine work done by all. Might have to try out Barry at some point unless I get my home resoling station up and running first. har har.
Dave Page is very straightforward and honest. He tells me when I've royally hosed my boots as I have done in the past.
Eric
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Locker,
and like Mark H said, Komito the boot taker, Estes Park, CO
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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recent resole was rubber room.
positive became negative!
will consider barry.
i was a fan of doing your own resole when the kits were avail but don't have anymore time to use the weight of my truck to seal my shoes for 24hrs!
rm
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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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I agree with Hudon. Komito Boots in Estes Park, Co has always done an excellent job from my rock shoes to tele boots.
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Gary
climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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I'll put in a plug for Dave Page. He did a great job on my Makalus and also my Cirque approach shoes. Plus, when you call, he answers the phone.
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Eric McAuliffe
Trad climber
Alpine County, CA
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Apr 11, 2010 - 12:12pm PT
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had a RR rand repair delam on me once, sent it back and tony hooked up new treads for free. He's a really nice dude.
E
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DRClimber
Trad climber
Dominican Republic
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Apr 11, 2010 - 01:45pm PT
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Does anyone knows a resoler in Florida?
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Doughnut King
Trad climber
SoCal
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Apr 11, 2010 - 01:47pm PT
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Over the last 30 years I've used most of the above mention resolers, some used to be great but aren't what they use to be. The only place I would recommend wholeheartedly now is Mad Rock in Industry, CA, I think the guys name is Arturo. They aren't my favorite shoes but the new rubber they resole with, which by the way is not even offered yet on their shoes, is the best I've ever used. The craftsmanship is awesome, they are super quick and charge $15. The guy predominately does warranty work and isn't super busy.
HTH,
JW
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10b4me
Ice climber
Ice Caves at the Sads
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Apr 11, 2010 - 01:53pm PT
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I agree Rubber Room is the best
could not agree more.
In regards to Dave Page, I've seen his work, and it's pretty poor.
I know someone that had to send her shoes back to him twice to get it done correctly.
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ron puterbaugh
climber
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Apr 11, 2010 - 11:23pm PT
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Flyn Brian resoles excellent work C4 rubber
flynbrian@cox.net 702 250 9037
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Apr 11, 2010 - 11:37pm PT
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35+ years of resoling 2-5 per shoe (ignore the fact I only climb once a year, the shoe on the wooden leg takes a real beating)
Barry's - tx to the taco, just used him recently, got about a year in on my all day shoe now, best looking job I've ever seen, awesome attention to detail, he seems to do every pair like his own, being fat old and lazy (me, not Barry), I'll probably use him for all my future pairs since it's true that as you get older you become more conservative (aka lazy) and go with what works.
Komito's - excellent work - best green shoenard resole ever, all others no prob - and you would often get a note from the legend himself(hmmm what FA was Komito known for?)
Wheeler-Wilson to Rubber Room - used to have no complaints, last two resoles delammed, one within about a week, but as jaybro knows, my foot work sucks (hmmm, no suggestions from Barry though ;-)
Doityourself Dude - he sucked, fired that f'er after one pair, got glue everywhere, destroyed a nice grinding wheel, hosed the boot
Lots of other single dirt bags - some gud, some not
Locker - sorry man, can't say as haven't tried you yet but when searching for a new cobbler to try, it was down to Barry and Locker based on the scientific method known as surfing the taco... Both cobblers seemed to have about an equal number of rabid supporters and no dings. The mint won me over. (not that I'd ever put anything in my mouth that's been near a pr of my used shoes) If I ever go to JT, I'll have to lock a pr down.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Apr 11, 2010 - 11:56pm PT
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Barry++
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mdanek
Trad climber
Cupertino, CA
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Apr 12, 2010 - 01:25am PT
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Over last two years I have sent several pairs (La Sportiva Mythos) to Rubber Room in Bishop for resole. I have not been happy with the quality of repair (half sole) - sometimes the tips have a lot of old rubber just glued over, which makes the shoes difficult to use in narrow cracks. Often the shoes unglued and they lasted less than ~3months. I am looking for a better place.
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JMC
climber
oilfields of Sumatra
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Apr 12, 2010 - 01:34am PT
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Two thumbs and both toes up for Rock and Resole in Boulder.
http://rockandresole.com/
Fill out the form online, mail them in, wait 10-15 days, and a box of perfectly resoled shoes comes back. I've had them do ~ 10 pairs of resoles, and all have been great.
-John
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oldtopangalizard
Social climber
ca
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Apr 12, 2010 - 09:35am PT
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I'm guessing you can resole golf shoes only in Florida.
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ameloblast
Trad climber
Campbell, CA
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Apr 12, 2010 - 11:58am PT
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I've had shoes resoled by RR and two other resolers in the past 20 years. They all fail to compare with the work from Barry's. I have had 2 mythos, 1 Galileo and 1 miura resoled with him and have had no peeling or problems at all. If fact they all perform like new or better.
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quietpartner
Trad climber
Moantannah
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Apr 12, 2010 - 12:20pm PT
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At least the Florida resolers toss in gatorskin uppers absolutely FREE!!!
Who cares about mints?
+ for Barry's
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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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wildone
climber
GHOST TOWN
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May 26, 2010 - 10:40am PT
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r and r
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 26, 2010 - 10:45am PT
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I just picked up 2 pair of La Sportiva Mariacher's from Rock and Resole in Boulder. The initial appearance is very good. I'll report back after use.
I've also used Komito Boots in the past. O.K. with Steve's results, too.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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May 26, 2010 - 11:17am PT
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Just got 2 more perfect resoles back from Barry. Custom touches just as I asked, and for the rest, I trust the advice of the shoe doc. Never let me down yet.
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wildone
climber
GHOST TOWN
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May 26, 2010 - 12:07pm PT
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To expand on that, I've never seen a better job on the resole than rock and resole in boulder. Quick as hell too. My roommate and I sent in a box with like 7 pairs. All sorts of weird order stuff. Got em all back in about a week and a half which means they must have done our resoling the day they got the box from california, and then rung up our credit cards, and sent them back the next day. I couldn't believe their work. I had c4 put on a pair of acopa spectres. What a shoe! My roommate went and freed the salathe with spaz and hayden kennedy on their resoles right after that.
That being said, next time I have a resole, I'm going to send them to Brian because he's become my friend in the last year, and I've seen him work in his garage and he definitely knows what he's doing and takes good care of his customers.
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meatball
Trad climber
Chico CA
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Jun 11, 2010 - 12:05am PT
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So, Barry seems to come well recommended, but I can't seem to get very much from searching other than a number and address. Does anyone know if I need to fill out some kind of form with the shoes and to that end where might I obtain said form?
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Gary Carpenter
climber
SF Bay Area
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Jun 11, 2010 - 12:16am PT
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What Locker said.
Chatting with Barry is one of the nice fringe benefits of getting your resoles done there. His work and resole advice are the best.
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blr
climber
socal
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I was quite happy with Positive Resoles, but after Locker closed his shop in Jtree, I sent a couple pairs to the Rubber Room. Disappointed with their work, I gave Barry a call... what a nice guy! I got my shoes back in about two weeks and can honestly say that they are better than new! Barry is a real craftsman and is personally interested in making sure that his customers get what they want.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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used every one of them..Pos Resoles, Barry's, Yos bum, RR, the boulder guy.. except the guy in Seattle..
I have 3 pairs now waiting for Locker .. ..just hoping you're setting up shop again soon. ?? que?? are you open somewhere yet?
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
Transporter Room 2
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Now THAT says something, don't cha think?
Right on, Lucky Pink!
Offhand, I'd say his resoles must not stink.
Like Skulloetry does.
Yeesh.
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Burt
Big Wall climber
Las Vegas, Nv
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Flyn Brian does a really good job. Honest, won't tell you that you need something that you don't, does a great job on "beefing" up approach shoes for wall climbing, and knows how a climbing shoes is supposed to fit. I take him new shoes that are sometimes not right, he re-cuts and sands them to make the edge right. Really solid work.
Kurt "Burt" Arend
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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I'm not a fan of The Rubber Room. In the past I had lots of issues with immediate delamination. Evidently this is less common now.
I've used Locker for the past few years and his resoles rock. Now that he's out of the loop, I used the Rubber Room out of desperation last time. The resole is holding up fine (for once) but sheesh... expensive and they didn't return my shoes for almost two months so never again.
My next pair is probably going to Pat Dennis/Nomads. I have several partners giving him rave reviews and are really happy with his resoles.
Post up when you are up and running Locker.
Edit to add: My next resole is actually going to Sole Performance in Encinitas since I have a free resole coupon. Anyone used them? Opinions?
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jbaker
Trad climber
Redwood City, CA
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I just had a pair of boots resoled by Steve Komito, and he did a great job. Very quick turnaround, and very nice finish work.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Aug 18, 2010 - 10:26pm PT
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Locker did a great job for me..................................
but then my fukin uppers blew apart because of my wide ass feet.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Aug 18, 2010 - 11:32pm PT
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I've done my own forever.
Once you get it down it only takes about half an hour. BUT, you will destroy the first pair you attempt to do.
In fact I've only paid someone else to do them once in 40 years (other than Mt. boots). That was a pair of Kakulators that Locker declined to re-rand so I had the Rubber Room do them. The complete re-rand job had them looking like new, but on the second resole there's some minor de-lamination on one at the toe. (easy to fix, but shouldn't have happened.)
Hey Locker, once you get set up I need to buy some rubber from you.
I'm down to one half-sole's worth of slipper rubber. When 5.10 changed their packaging I ran around to every Sport Chalet and REI in the area and bought a few years worth of the old style kits. I'm finally out.
IF! you can find the 5.10 resole kits they are now die cut and you can only get one resole instead of three out of a package.
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Al_T.Tude
Trad climber
Monterey, CA
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Nov 18, 2010 - 05:09pm PT
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Rubber Room Update - April 13, I wrote about Mythos resole that came back with 1/8" unattached all the way around the toe. Was heading out on a trip, so I Barge cemented them which lasted fine for 6 months. Over the following 9 months the edge delamination progressed to 1/2" with rand exposed.
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I chatted w/Tony at RR who said that they had problems with bonding Vibram XS at first and now have supply issues, so he did Stealth C4 resoles on warranty. Came back lookin' great.
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I'm impressed that he backed up a defective job after 15 months in the field. If these hold up, I'll definitely use him again.
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thetennisguy
Mountain climber
Yuba City, CA
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Nov 18, 2010 - 05:28pm PT
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I live in California and only resole at two places--both out of state but cheap and fast...
Rock n' Resole (Boulder, CO)
http://rockandresole.com/
Dave Cobbler (Seattle, WA)
http://www.davepagecobbler.com/
does everything! not just climbing shoes
good luck!
Ditto everything Zeta mentioned ....
Had Dave Cobbler do some Vasque Hiking boots I bought at an REI used gear sale. They came out like new. Got them for 12.00 and he rebuilt them like new. I've been hiking all over the place on these for two years now.
Also, have used Rock and Resole twice ... they resoled my 5.10 coyotes and they've lasted longer than the factory rubber.
Recently had them re-do my Evolve Defy's pesky hole in the rand near the toe. i think this might be a design flaw in this shoe because it also happened on my friends shoe and it appears Evolv may have redesigned a thicker rand in the VTR Defy shoe. Anyhow, it cost me more than I expected to get these resoled but they did a beautiful job and probably better than factory (had C4 rubber put on it) anyway we gym climb at least 3 times a week so I need a thicker rubber on there.
Hope this helps you.
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Friedo
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe
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Nov 18, 2010 - 07:45pm PT
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Barry's Resoles is outstanding!
I won't take my shoes anywhere else!!!
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Doug Tomczik
climber
Bishop
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Apr 14, 2011 - 05:36pm PT
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I've been climbing in my tc pros which the rubberroom resoled. The craftsmanship is bomb and the edge is perfect.
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FeelioBabar
Trad climber
One drink ahead of my past.
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Apr 14, 2011 - 05:39pm PT
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+1 for Barry. Does great work!
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Apr 14, 2011 - 06:28pm PT
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+10 for Barry. 5598554511 Barry's resoles.
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Apr 14, 2011 - 07:53pm PT
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Yosemite Bum resole does a good job and their prices are competative I think. Gdavis mentioned the same place a few posts back, it is part of the Evolv factory in Buena Park. They will use other rubber besides theirs, but you have to send it to them with your shoes and they will discount $7.00 of the bill.
http://yosemitebum.com/order.htm
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 16, 2014 - 09:10pm PT
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Had a chance to chat with Barry on the phone for a spell this afternoon, and I just wanted to say that he is one seriously nice fella. Can't wait to see how my shoes turn out, but customer service has been A+ thus far.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Apr 17, 2014 - 12:49am PT
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Any one gimme a deal on a toe/rand for a pr of TC's, same on a pr of miuras,and on some scarpas and a half sole on a pr of ganda's?
Jaybro, working poor..:.
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dindolino32
climber
san francisco
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:55pm PT
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I have the machinery and ability to resole my own.... and It's not worth it, and they never look as good as the professionals:
Barry is the way to go!
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Rudder
Trad climber
Costa Mesa, CA
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Apr 17, 2014 - 05:01pm PT
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I've had awesome work done by Barry for decades. Also, when I was in a hurry I went over to the Evolv headquarters and they knocked out a pair of TCs for me very quickly.
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ncrockclimber
climber
The Desert Oven
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Apr 17, 2014 - 05:41pm PT
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Locker did my Miuras and my climbing partner's TC Pros. Both pairs of shoes look awesome and he got the work done very quickly. I will be sending him more of my business in the future.
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