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Re-soling boots

cherryblossomzel
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Has anyone had this done successfully? And how much did it cost?
I have a pair of leather boots that have big cracks across the sole, so completely unsuitable for wet weather. I've had them re-heeled last year, but now the entire sole needs replacing. I'm wondering if it's worthwhile. Are there certain types of soles where it can't be done? Or anything specific I need to ask the cobbler?
They're decent quality boots, I bought them from M&S years ago. Can't remember how much I paid, somewhere between £75 and £100, I think. I will buy new ones if I can't have these re-soled.
I have a pair of leather boots that have big cracks across the sole, so completely unsuitable for wet weather. I've had them re-heeled last year, but now the entire sole needs replacing. I'm wondering if it's worthwhile. Are there certain types of soles where it can't be done? Or anything specific I need to ask the cobbler?
They're decent quality boots, I bought them from M&S years ago. Can't remember how much I paid, somewhere between £75 and £100, I think. I will buy new ones if I can't have these re-soled.
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you can buy new soles from various places to do at home or take them into a shop to do - you will have a choice of types to put on and yes worth doingI am responsible me, myself and I alone I am not the keeper others thoughts and words.0
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Just had mine doen. £20 from a cobbler for a full sole.Married the lovely Mr P 28th April 2012. Little P born 29th Jan 20140
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I paid £20 too for a sole and heel fix. That was last year and I'm wearing them right now and hoping they hold out for another winter because they are so comfortable.
I'm wondering if it can be done a second time to keep them going even longer if they do "go" again. If you know what I mean!0 -
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I've just had my boots re-heeled and re-soled. It cost £16.95 and was done at my local T!mpsons. I've had another pair of shoes re-heeled there and I was pleased with the quality and longevity of the repair. HTH0 -
at hundred smackers I too would have them resoled,especially if they are comfortable ones Years ago I used to have some smashing leather ones that I had for about 10 years before they finally gave up the ghost I even used them when I went riding with my children in the winter.I have never every had as comfortable pair as that again, the best part were my niece gave them to me as they were 'not this years colours so they were a freebie.I had them re-soled and heeled several times and even had the side zip repaired .Best pair of boots ever.I have some now which are ok but I only wear them occasionally ,they really need 'breaking in '
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I had mine done last year, cost £16 at local cobblers0
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You use to be able to get stick-on soles in Woolies.
Whatever happend to Woolies ?Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
Daniel Defoe: 1725.
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Get it done professionally - it might cost a little bit more but if it means a comfortable pair of boots lasts longer it's worth it.
I've had my comfy boots reheeled dozens of times, resoled twice and had the zips replaced as wellprobably cost more than the original boots did in total but well worth it because I walk miles in them every day!
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Thanks all. I know you can do it yourself, and i'm normally up for a bit of diy, but for this I'd rather get it done properly.0
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