Sneaker Sole Replacement
For the last 4 years or so, my day to day walking/hiking shoes have been a pair of Tevas that I picked up from REI (Riva Event Model: 4103). I'm on my second pair now and they've both lasted about 2 years and both have failed in the same way: the sole gets worn out that the water resistant aspects have become a distant memories.
I've enjoyed these shoes and will replace if necessary, but if possible I'd like to defray the monetary and environmental costs by just repairing them. Is it practical to replace the sole of these shoes and if so, will I need to get a cobbler involved or can it be done at home?
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Glued is the least serviceable sole.
A goodyear welting is designed to be resoled.
Many glued soles can be replaced. On that sole I don't even think it can be bought from Vibram because of the toe cap. I tried with a similar sole on a pair of Keen and was told no even by Keen.
Even with glued models that can be resoled I have found the whole shoe is shot before you wear out the sole and the resole was 1/2 the price of the shoe.
Caro sandals can be resoled but I find them on sale for the price of resole.
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Is it practical to replace the sole of these shoes and if so, will I need to get a cobbler involved or can it be done at home?
Yes, resoling boots is practical and cost effective way to repair boots. I've done it in the past.
You can do it yourself, but I've never tried. Any good cobbler should offer this service or their are specialists on the net that specialise in repairing hiking boots.
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