boots need resole

I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
good place I can take/send them for new soles?

Mike Baxter

Hardly anyone repairs anything anymore. You're supposed to throw out
and but new.


OTOH I think I used these guys a few years back. http://www.factoryresole.com/
I used another guy who'spretty good and is local ( Michigan) but his
contact info is at home, I'll get it for ya later.

On Nov 29, 6:43 am, Mike Baxter <mgb...@comcast.net> wrote:
> I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
> good place I can take/send them for new soles?
>
> Mike Baxter

I have never seen a satisfactory resole on MC boots. All the ones I
have seen done come off again in the first ride. I would pop for some
new Tech Eights and get it right the first time. OF

On Nov 29, 12:36 pm, oldfart <alan.westco...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Nov 29, 6:43 am, Mike Baxter <mgb...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
> > good place I can take/send them for new soles?
>
> > Mike Baxter
>
> I have never seen a satisfactory resole on MC boots. All the ones I
> have seen done come off again in the first ride. I would pop for some
> new Tech Eights and get it right the first time. OF

I think Dean said that Astar will do them for $85 approx.

Hi!

On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:43:23 -0800, Mike Baxter wrote:
> I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
> good place I can take/send them for new soles?

I had my Alpinestars Tech 8 done by a shoemaker. It didn't hold up, the
sole came off after a few hours at the most inopportune time. Talked to
Alpinestars on the phone. Result was, that many shops don't have the
equipment nor the glue to deal with MX boots. Sent them to Alpinestars via
my dealer. Came back re-sewn, with new steel caps and improved sole. There
is some wear showing up after a season of riding but everything still
sticks together fine.

2ct,
Volker


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> I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
> good place I can take/send them for new soles?

I would contact the USA rep for whatever make they are, and have them
resoled through the original manufacturer. Or hunt for a new pair on
e-bay.

JayC

"Volker Bartheld" <dr_versaeg@freenet.de> wrote in message
news:1sxfsmmnth93w$.bspowza3129g$.dlg@40tude.net.. .
> Hi!

> I had my Alpinestars Tech 8 done by a shoemaker. It didn't hold up, the
> sole came off after a few hours at the most inopportune time. Talked to
> Alpinestars on the phone. Result was, that many shops don't have the
> equipment nor the glue to deal with MX boots. Sent them to Alpinestars via
> my dealer. Came back re-sewn, with new steel caps and improved sole. There
> is some wear showing up after a season of riding but everything still
> sticks together fine.

With our throw-away society, shoe repair stores are becoming a thing of the
past. I've got a good one I go to for lightweight stuff.

Finding a place that will do repairs to MX boots is very difficult.

Finding a place that will resole MX boots is nearly impossible. The
manufacturer is often your only option.

-Jeff-

"Volker Bartheld" <dr_versaeg@freenet.de> wrote in message
news:1sxfsmmnth93w$.bspowza3129g$.dlg@40tude.net.. .
> Hi!
>
> On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:43:23 -0800, Mike Baxter wrote:
>> I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
>> good place I can take/send them for new soles?
>
> I had my Alpinestars Tech 8 done by a shoemaker. It didn't hold up, the
> sole came off after a few hours at the most inopportune time. Talked to
> Alpinestars on the phone. Result was, that many shops don't have the
> equipment nor the glue to deal with MX boots. Sent them to Alpinestars via
> my dealer. Came back re-sewn, with new steel caps and improved sole. There
> is some wear showing up after a season of riding but everything still
> sticks together fine.
>
> 2ct,
> Volker

From Alpinestars:

Hello Dean,

Thank you for your email. The soles for all our motocross boots are
replaceable. If you would like to get them resoled, you have two options.

The first option is to order the soles ($34.95) through your dealer. Then
find a local cobbler to resole them for you. They need to have the right
glue so the soles won't delaminate, equipment and knowledge to resole them.
Option two is we offer a resoling service here. The cost of a resole is $70-
$80 dollars (per pair) depending on the damage done to the sole. The price
includes all parts and labor with ground shipping at no charge. Turn around
time takes 4-5 business days once we receive them plus shipping time.
If you wish to send them in please call the Alpinestars USA office at the
number below, ask for product support and they will issue you a return
authorization number.

Kind regards,

snip name for privacy sake
Product Support

Alpinestars Inc.
Torrance, (CA) USA
ph. (+1) 310 891 0222
fax. (+1) 310 891 0299
email: p.support.us2@alpinestars.com
www.alpinestars.com

On Nov 29, 9:36 am, oldfart <alan.westco...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Nov 29, 6:43 am, Mike Baxter <mgb...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I have a couple pair of boots that need to be repaired. Anyone have a
> > good place I can take/send them for new soles?
>
> > Mike Baxter
>
> I have never seen a satisfactory resole on MC boots. All the ones I
> have seen done come off again in the first ride. I would pop for some
> new Tech Eights and get it right the first time. OF

I sent my tech 7s to Geovanna Diaz at alpinestars in september for new
soles and they haven't come off yet after a few rides. I did send the
$80 since like Volker, they fixed a pair for free for me once. I
didn't call first I just sent them and suspect that they would have
done it even if I hadn't include the 80.

I say just send them to her with the $80 cash and a handwritten note
no matter what brand they are.

dl

On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:50:15 -0800 (PST), FiftyPlus <aldavis@mich.com>
wrote:

>Fremont Shoe Repair
>124 S. Stewart Ave.
>Fremont MI 49412
>616 924 0190
>
>He did an A1 job on a pair of Tech 7's for me. I think he had
>AlpineStar soles in stock. $80 plus shipping Aug 2004.
>I had AlpineStar do a pair of soles for me, A1 job there too



I would not waste my money on Alpinestar soles. I'm going with the
Factory MX Boot resole place. Sidi soles are great.

Mike Baxter