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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 28, 2008 - 08:12pm PT
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Some time ago you had said you would no longer repair approach shoes. I have 2 pairs that I have used for aid climbing that, For the most part, are still in good shape. Unfortunately the toe rubber is blown out on both pairs. Since you won’t fix em, I’m wondering what rubber, and where to get it, you recommend to patch my toes.
Thanks.
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WBraun
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Oct 28, 2008 - 08:17pm PT
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Buy the rand rubber from 5.10. We used to.
You can also peel off the soles of old worn climbing slippers and grind it down thin enough to stretch for rand repair. We've done that too.
BuT!!!! You still have to know how to do the rands correctly so that they don't peel off after the first pitch.
N00bers rand repair jobs end up like that.
Hint edit: Heat the rand rubber to get it warm before you apply it to the shoe. It stretches nicely that way.
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 28, 2008 - 08:21pm PT
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Hey Werner,
As a shitty river guide in the Grand Canyon for 68 trips, I have some experience with patching rubber. But If you got some tips I'd listen up.
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WBraun
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Oct 28, 2008 - 08:27pm PT
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Thin the glue, you probably already are familiar with that trick.
Next you should tuck the rand under the sole, duh.
Cleanliness is crucial, you know that one
Rand repair requires some skill, but after 68 patch jobs, (joke), you're most likely already a pro.
And blah blah blah, I much prefer demonstrating than talking.
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