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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2013
  • This video shows Nick practicing resoling some shoes about 3 months into his training. I think he might be ready . . .
    This film was created, shot, and edited by Nick in his free time so that you all could see what really happens between the time you send your shoes in and time they come back, ready to climb.
    Enjoy and let us know what you think.

Komentáře • 103

  • @N_Equals_One
    @N_Equals_One Před 8 lety +77

    I watched this thinking maybe I'd start resoling my own climbing shoes. I'm now happy to pay someone else $40 to do it for me. I have a new appreciation for the skill (and equipment) a proper resole takes!

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 8 lety +3

      +Kaleem Zia Khwaja Thanks Kaleem! Its definitely a specialized process to get a good resole. it takes 2 days for each pair to go through the step by step process from worn out shoe to a repaired on.

    • @plinyelder8156
      @plinyelder8156 Před 4 lety

      If you could capitalize on speeding up the turn around times, I’d pay you.

    • @tristengriffith6951
      @tristengriffith6951 Před 3 lety

      OMG RIGHT!!!

    • @marchedwards
      @marchedwards Před rokem

      ironically , it actually makes me want to learn the process and open a cobbler shop! how can I apprentice???

    • @themurderofcoke
      @themurderofcoke Před rokem

      As someone trying to learn atm, its not easy or cheap. Basic tools and materials will run you about $1000 and DIY isnt easy.

  • @leeschneider9099
    @leeschneider9099 Před 5 lety +2

    So much gear involved. I had no idea it was such an in depth process. Thanks for sharing. PS looks like an awesome space to do your art!

  • @josevsantosable
    @josevsantosable Před 10 lety +3

    Very educational, thanks for posting!

  • @philta86
    @philta86 Před 8 lety +10

    In today age of the disposable mentality/life, really good to see that there are ppl around that still repair and give new life to shoes. 1 less pair in the land fill and renewed life on the rocks.

  • @Zonedweller
    @Zonedweller Před 4 lety

    Nice work and nice clean shop. Thx for sharing

  • @SamWynne
    @SamWynne Před 3 lety

    Very well done process video. This is exactly what I was looking for. You rock. I'd love to try this...

  • @sherberts
    @sherberts Před 7 lety +3

    That guy is practicing?!? He looks like a pro!

  • @Iuviciado1
    @Iuviciado1 Před 10 lety +2

    Nicely done.. nice job.. skilled man ;)

  • @marcooosization
    @marcooosization Před 6 měsíci

    Hey man! Thank you for the video. Love your workspace, so cool. Could I ask what the presses are which you're using to cure the shoe for 24 hours? Thank you.

  • @tollesachedas
    @tollesachedas Před 11 lety

    Amazing Work! Nice to see a pro working :)

  • @AllisterCaine
    @AllisterCaine Před 7 lety +1

    Well, if i would have that much cutting waste, my boss would propably kill me.
    Nice video.

  • @astrodogdog
    @astrodogdog Před 5 lety +1

    Great job man!

  • @danielgrogan2227
    @danielgrogan2227 Před 7 lety

    Lefty using a right handed lip knife. lol Great service. Great video Thanks

  • @KalvinKhooG
    @KalvinKhooG Před 11 lety

    Great great, i will credit this video while sharing this. Well im from Penang Climber page. :)

  • @drclimbmx
    @drclimbmx Před 7 lety

    Amazing!!

  • @markomm5571
    @markomm5571 Před 5 lety

    it is easier and properly done once you have press and shoe masts. In this video the shoe repaired is not that badly worn, most people wear them off until a hole appears, a lot more work than.

  • @isthis_henry
    @isthis_henry Před 9 lety +2

    This is so cool

  • @sunsite15
    @sunsite15 Před 5 lety

    can you fix the part of the shoe were the toes are? the rupper got off there quickly and it is not only the sole

  • @phantomwizard
    @phantomwizard Před 4 lety

    Wow! Mad respkt

  • @mikevee1289
    @mikevee1289 Před 3 lety

    What's the machine called that he uses to sand down the existing rubber?

  • @kristiyanpetrov4754
    @kristiyanpetrov4754 Před 6 lety

    I like your job looks incredible. I want to start to resole climbing shoes i have a few successful experience but this work need many experience for results like yours. Can you tell me where i can buy rubber sheets?

  • @GregOPP
    @GregOPP Před 9 lety +1

    where did you buy the sheets of rubber? I just saw resole kits available via five tens website.

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 9 lety +3

      Greg Oppman We source rubber from a variety of distributors depending on the type and supply, when possible directly from the manufacturer or from shoe maker.

  • @felipepenteado1543
    @felipepenteado1543 Před 2 lety

    hello The Gear Fix
    I'm from Brazil and I'm having trouble buying the sole.
    Where do you buy? Direct with the vibram or with the c4?
    need to import this material to Brazil.
    if you can help me :)

  • @Majilla507
    @Majilla507 Před rokem

    What kind of foam did you put under those shoe presses? Looking to buy a press like that , but most of the foam is gone. Not sure what to use as a replacement.

  • @leanderstuder6815
    @leanderstuder6815 Před 2 lety

    Hey, on my shoes the rubber on the tip of the shoe is soo worn down that the leather underneath shows. Is that fixable?

  • @indonesianadventure
    @indonesianadventure Před 10 lety +1

    can u tell me where i can buy resole sheet sole climing shoes. tq

  • @TheDrvenisovac
    @TheDrvenisovac Před 5 lety

    I liked the video in general, but that leather apron is wickeeeed!!

  • @symardila
    @symardila Před 7 lety

    You guys do excellent work! Also nice shop... In regards of the video, on the manual press are those just Eva foam layers stacked together or is it some special kind of foam/rubber? Thanks for the help

  • @filimoniwe
    @filimoniwe Před 7 lety

    Hello, I was wondering if you could give me a few hits about how to start practicing climbing shoe resoling. Have you ever heard of someone doing it at home? can i substitute this big heavy machinery with something? In my country it is a huge problem to find someone who does this kind of craft (or even impossible). I really want to learn it :) thanks! Great video!

  • @thegearfix1114
    @thegearfix1114  Před 11 lety +1

    The Gear Fix, in Bend, OR

  • @nikijee4308
    @nikijee4308 Před 3 lety

    Could you please let me know the brand of your manual presses?

  • @markzolotov1348
    @markzolotov1348 Před 9 lety +1

    Hey nick that is a great video! Just wondering what kind of sander is that in the vid?

    • @thegearfix1114
      @thegearfix1114  Před 9 lety

      Hey Mark, the sander is specific to shoe cobbling. We also work on hiking boots, mountaineering boots, chacos, pretty much anything you might wear during some adventure outside. Specifically it is made by Sutton Shoe Machinery. They is a relatively small one in comparison to others that are out there. We got our ours used.

    • @markzolotov1348
      @markzolotov1348 Před 9 lety

      Thanks for your response nick, your info has been helpful hope I can find a used one!

  • @donniedarkow0
    @donniedarkow0 Před 7 lety

    I like good craftsmanship.:)

  • @YL_AmericadoSul
    @YL_AmericadoSul Před 6 lety +1

    Nice video, dude!
    Can you share with us what kind of glue you used for this job?
    Thx

  • @travis5125
    @travis5125 Před 7 lety

    Nice video. I noticed the Jimi Hendrix and Beatles posters. The Hendrix poster means that this guy smokes reefer! [I won't tell]
    Does the rubber come in different ratios of butadiene and styrene? or do you use just one type?

  • @GaryGrumbles
    @GaryGrumbles Před 7 lety

    What kind of rubber is it and where do you get it? Thanks!

  • @josephanderson9315
    @josephanderson9315 Před 6 lety

    Hey guys, I was curious what you use for your shoe press over night. La-Macker? I've had a hard time finding those?!? Any help appreciated, Thanks!

  • @zktube
    @zktube Před 5 lety

    Nice vídeo. Thank you very much.
    Does each shoe have a specific form to its shape? Or the plastic forms are kind of generic?

  • @nobuaking0406
    @nobuaking0406 Před 8 lety

    This is a really art! I'm impressed. How long does it take to resole a pair of shoe?

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 8 lety +2

      THANKS! It takes about 2 days for the shoe to go through the whole process. We do them 10 pairs at a time and all told it takes about an hour or so total work on each pair. We do 20 to 30 pairs a week!

  • @joem9245
    @joem9245 Před 4 lety

    Hey, I'm interested in finding out more about the equipment needed, along with some courses that I could even take to begin a quest down the windy road of shoe resoling. If you happen to have some suggestions, any information is appreciated.
    Thanks!
    Joey

    • @Unbalanced72
      @Unbalanced72 Před 3 lety

      on my 4th resole now, im using far less tools. if you have basic wood working tools it can be done o and contact cement is the glue

    • @joem9245
      @joem9245 Před 3 lety

      Would you be willing to get in touch? Still interested!

    • @markkealy4417
      @markkealy4417 Před 2 lety

      @@Unbalanced72 any contact cement specifically?

  • @plee1577
    @plee1577 Před 8 lety

    Very nice job, i'm in the shoe industry and we use barge all purpose cement when gluing shoes, however, barge doesn't seem to hold up on the climbing shoes. what kind of glue are you using? thanks!

    • @danielgrogan2227
      @danielgrogan2227 Před 7 lety +1

      use ethyl acetate as primer. Or toluene. sponge on let dry 10-15 min. Apply cement. Press as usual

  • @joshmaloney3036
    @joshmaloney3036 Před 3 lety

    Whats stuff do I need to start doing this at home

  • @KalvinKhooG
    @KalvinKhooG Před 11 lety

    Where is this? Interesting, what shop is this i mean. haha!

  • @baron6271
    @baron6271 Před 9 lety

    I own a pair of the Evolv Shamans. Do you recreate the features on the bottom of its sole?

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe Před 9 lety +1

    Can this be done with regular sneakers for a fee?
    I have a pair that really happen to fit me very well, even though they were very inexpensive, but because they fit me so well and the soles have a few holes, I really do not want to throw them out and would be willing to pay for a new sole on them. Let me know, thanks!

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 9 lety +1

      traderjoes Sorry for the delayed response. We're not so good at remembering we've got a youtube account:) E-mail us at Info@TheGearFix.com with pictures of your shoes and we'll see what we can do. Thanks for reaching out!

    • @yellowkidJL
      @yellowkidJL Před 8 lety

      +The Gear Fix, LLC What happened with this? Would be curious about the outcome, if it was possible and performance results

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 8 lety +1

      Jason Lee We've resoled "regular sneakers" as traderjoes was talking about, but I'm unsure if we ever ended up repairing his. It's possible to resole some sneakers but not all of them.

  • @damnedsoles
    @damnedsoles Před 9 lety +1

    Great video! On the use of both hydraulic sole press & a hand-cranked one - do you use the hydraulic press to ensure a good initial cement bond, and the cranked press to hold it in place whilst the cement sets?

    • @thegearfix1114
      @thegearfix1114  Před 9 lety +5

      Yep. Hydraulic to ensure an initial good contact. Re-enforce that with some good ol' fashion hammering, to make sure all the edges get a good contact, then into the presses overnight to hold everything in place while it bonds.

    • @damnedsoles
      @damnedsoles Před 9 lety

      The Gear Fix thanks for sharing the knowledge

  • @drewharper2067
    @drewharper2067 Před 10 lety +1

    What is the name of this song?

    • @thegearfix1114
      @thegearfix1114  Před 9 lety +1

      Hey Drew, I have no idea! I'll get a hold of Nick and ask. He is no longer with us as he is focusing on his business, linecamsystems.com/. Check it out, he's doing some really cool things & I'll figure what song that is.

  • @ahmedanwar199
    @ahmedanwar199 Před 5 lety

    Hey i was wondering what you call such a grinder?

  • @Marauder1981
    @Marauder1981 Před 5 lety

    How often can a shoe be resoled?

  • @leonhasic1457
    @leonhasic1457 Před 8 lety

    As an experienced rubber worker, do you know if the tiny tread marks on climbing rubber are a result of surface brushing or a composite rubber matrix

    • @rockyarmstrong7345
      @rockyarmstrong7345 Před 8 lety +1

      i am by no means an expert on the matter, but i would be willing to bet it is the former. i can't see rubber forming a "matrix" of that design

    • @leonhasic1457
      @leonhasic1457 Před 8 lety

      +rocky armstrong so a composite is basically a layered material to get the benefits of multiple materials. I was thinking like layers or tough rubber with ductile rubber in between. The ductile rubber for friction and the tough rubber for things like edging

    • @rockyarmstrong7345
      @rockyarmstrong7345 Před 8 lety

      +Leon Hasic gotcha, I understand what you thinking and why... I think, ... but as the rubber is worn it doesn't keep the same texture beneath the surface.

    • @JoshJamesification
      @JoshJamesification Před 2 lety

      I believe the sheet is vulcanized parallel to the forward walking direction

  • @nickolasmetcalf1956
    @nickolasmetcalf1956 Před 10 lety +1

    So can i send my shoes in? i live in utah

    • @thegearfix1114
      @thegearfix1114  Před 10 lety +3

      Of course. We're running a couple of weeks on turnaround right now. Our shipping address is 345 SW Century Dr. Suite 100 Bend, OR 97702. We don''t have a website set up yet, but you can check out our facebook page for more info at www.TheGearFix.com or give us a call:) Thanks for checking us out!

  • @thequeenofsanjoaquin
    @thequeenofsanjoaquin Před 7 lety

    what type of glue are you using?

  • @juandelacanal
    @juandelacanal Před 4 lety

    wich glue you use?

  • @kimballcody3328
    @kimballcody3328 Před 9 lety +2

    Nice job. That rubber is expensive. $200 a sheet.

    • @thegearfix1114
      @thegearfix1114  Před 9 lety +2

      Yeah, it ain't cheap. But we do our best to get the most out of it. At this point, this video is well over a year old and we've become much more efficient in our use of the rubber. Thanks for the feedback Kimball.

  • @kevinsweeney2809
    @kevinsweeney2809 Před 8 lety

    how much money in equipment would it roughly cost to get into resoling?

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 8 lety +4

      Kevin,
      You can really spend as much or as little as you like to some extent. At the most basic level, you need a grinder, a hammer, something to hammer shoes on, a lot of rubber, and a lot of glue. The machines we currently we have in our shop (grinders specific to cobbling, shoe presses, industrial sewing machines, etc.) range in price from $2000 - $6000 used. A lot of our equipment is home made as well. There are plenty of shoe shops out there for sell or who are selling their equipment so you should be able to look things up pretty easily online. More than a financial investment though, it's a time investment, it takes a long time to get good at this so be ready for that. Shoot us an email if you've got any other questions. Info@theGearFix.com and good luck!

    • @kevinsweeney2809
      @kevinsweeney2809 Před 8 lety

      Thanks!

    • @ericsplosion8225
      @ericsplosion8225 Před 7 lety

      The Gear Fix, LLC

    • @seank9547
      @seank9547 Před rokem

      If you resole a shoe with a last that doesn’t fit close to perfect will it cause any permanent deformation? Wonderful job on this video. Very educational!

  • @stephenscreaton4223
    @stephenscreaton4223 Před 9 lety +1

    A true artist at work! However now a days surely would be better and maybe cheaper to just go out and buy a new pair?

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 9 lety +17

      Stephen Screaton Not True Stephen! A pair of Muira's for instance is $170. Even a low end climbing shoe is still running $100. A pair of half soles cost $35 for the pair and we, and most other quality resolers, guarantee our work and the fit. THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!

    • @MaxeW_SW
      @MaxeW_SW Před 7 lety

      I climb 8a boulders with a 50eur climbing shoes. You don't need to buy an expensive pair. You can climb barefoot too ;)

  • @paulabbuttazzonii7140
    @paulabbuttazzonii7140 Před 3 lety

    Que pegamento es

  • @tiagokotryk2139
    @tiagokotryk2139 Před 9 lety

    What glue did you use?

  • @Cida1316
    @Cida1316 Před 7 lety

    amor eu saudades d. as anjo meu

  • @thomasrichau2496
    @thomasrichau2496 Před rokem

    if i had a hammer ..... i won´t carry it on my body the whole day ! (;

  • @imvarda
    @imvarda Před 8 lety

    Shouldn't you be wearing a mask? Nice video though, thanks!

    • @thegearfix7392
      @thegearfix7392 Před 8 lety +1

      +imvarda Yes, we should probably should be wearing a mask and glasses at all times while we are working.