I have a pair of Salewa Rapace boots that have a little more than a year and a half of wear on them. The uppers are in great shape and the soles except for the outside edges of the heels have a lot left in them. I previously sent a pair of Mountain trainers out to Nu Shoe for resoling and they were just ok, not great. Could only use them for walking, not working. Has anyone had any better luck getting boots resoled?
Any luck getting boots resoled?
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southsoundtree
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Are you over-pronating your ankles?
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I am not familiar w/ your boot. I assume that it is not just a clued-on sole.
Contact Peter Limmer:
Peter Limmer and Sons, Inc.
9 Limmer Lane (Rt 16 A)P.O. Box 88 (US Mail)
Intervale N.H., 03845
They make custom made boots (18 mo. Delivery); sell ready-made boots (Austria, Germany, etc); and do repairs.
I bought a pair of ready-made, w/ a few custom modifications. Their attention to detail was exceptional !
http://limmercustomboot.com
Phone: (603)-356-5378
Salewa will do it I think, but not in the US for now. Depending on shipping, it might not be worth it to deal with them, but can’t hurt to ask.
www.salewa.com
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I tend to walk on the outside of me feet so the outside edge of the soles wears first. If that is pronating then I guess so.
southsoundtree
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It is a common problem.
I do it to some degree.
Do you have joint pain?
Before I got custom orthotics (basically, they shim your feet for stability) from the podiatrist, I started to get some issues in my ankle, and bunions (dumbed down to my understanding= misalignment of longest metatarsal bone to big toe). Orthotics have been great. I wear them 7 days a week to very strong success for the last 11 years. Worth every penny.
I was underwhelmed by the molding of the first set of orthotics by the doctor. Second set of orthotics a couple years later, similar. Next time, I'm going to mold my own and order online.
Neither doctor asked to see my daily wear boots. To me, DUH! I mentioned to the second doctor and asked if he would like to see the wear pattern on my boots. He was interested.
Almost like wear patterns indicate conditions of the machine! If you were always wearing off one side of your tires, what would you do? Just replace the tires?
Consider if you should be evaluated by a qualified doctor.
If someone had told me, before I went in due to pain, that people don't naturally walk right for their lifetimes, I could have extended the miles on these feet.
For what it's worth, in my early 20s into my 30s, I used to go climbing and backpacking with heavy packs in Chaco sandals without issue (slowly wearing off the edge of the tire). I didn't always have these seemingly progressive issues. Candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.
I do it to some degree.
Do you have joint pain?
Before I got custom orthotics (basically, they shim your feet for stability) from the podiatrist, I started to get some issues in my ankle, and bunions (dumbed down to my understanding= misalignment of longest metatarsal bone to big toe). Orthotics have been great. I wear them 7 days a week to very strong success for the last 11 years. Worth every penny.
I was underwhelmed by the molding of the first set of orthotics by the doctor. Second set of orthotics a couple years later, similar. Next time, I'm going to mold my own and order online.
Neither doctor asked to see my daily wear boots. To me, DUH! I mentioned to the second doctor and asked if he would like to see the wear pattern on my boots. He was interested.
Almost like wear patterns indicate conditions of the machine! If you were always wearing off one side of your tires, what would you do? Just replace the tires?
Consider if you should be evaluated by a qualified doctor.
If someone had told me, before I went in due to pain, that people don't naturally walk right for their lifetimes, I could have extended the miles on these feet.
For what it's worth, in my early 20s into my 30s, I used to go climbing and backpacking with heavy packs in Chaco sandals without issue (slowly wearing off the edge of the tire). I didn't always have these seemingly progressive issues. Candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.
Thanks for your enlightenment. I really don't have any joint pain to speak of anywhere ankles, knees, hips etc, except my right shoulder, which is very unusual for someone my age. And again, these boots are almost two years old so they have served well. The uppers are in very good condition and i hate to chuck them because the corner of the sole is worn.
southsoundtree
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That sounds like you're doing great for a career tree man.
Shoulder pain is not linked to feet issues like ankle, knee, hip, and spine issues.
When feet aren't right, it like having a broken/sinking foundation on a building. People commonly don't hear this.
I had an impression that orthotic inserts were for deformity or injury, not for lots of people without either.
Shoulder pain is not linked to feet issues like ankle, knee, hip, and spine issues.
When feet aren't right, it like having a broken/sinking foundation on a building. People commonly don't hear this.
I had an impression that orthotic inserts were for deformity or injury, not for lots of people without either.
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When I was 11 I bought my first pair of 'hunting boots' from Nokomis Shoe. Since then I've probably bought 95% of my workboots from them.
They do repairs too.
They do repairs too.
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southsoundtree
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Tendonitis is better than worn out!
I'm a big believer in the benefits of Massage Therapy for reducing undesired muscle tension that exacerbates tendonitis.
I've got a bit going in my elbow, presently.
Hydration, too.
What did the Doc recommend you do for it?
southsoundtree
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Have you tried massage therapy?
southsoundtree
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Do you put fresh oil in a truck?
You can get a new engine easier than a new arm.
You can get a new engine easier than a new arm.
southsoundtree
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@oldoakman was by NO means suggesting you retire. We, younger arbs, need inspiration.
I am suggesting you get some massage work done. Might need a good bit. Its equivalent to maintaining your engine with fresh oil. I was suggesting a new engine is easier to acquire than a new body, so take care of what is difficult to replace.
Massage therapy is very, very good.
I've been using my ArmAid, just recently, as I've had tight extensors that are giving me lateral epicondilitis (probably what's called Arborist's Elbow). It's helping.
And always, I'm an advocate of lots and lots of water.
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