squidly Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hi folks, I'm nothing to do with the shoe repair business but I hoped that I could pick your brains. I'm thinking of buying some Timberland Earthkeeper boots, similar to these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00111NDQK Being the old-fashioned type, I'm reluctant to shell out a large amount of cash on boots that won't last more than a year. Could anyone tell me if these sort of boots can be resoled and if so, if it's something that a general high street cobbler would do for a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 They look absolutely fine to be repaired. If, when the time comes, you cannot find anybody local to yourself to repair them, pop a message on here & you will find that there are plenty of us able to do them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidly Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 That's great, thanks very much for the reply. Is there a quick way for the layperson to tell at a glance if a shoe is going to be repairable before buying? I hate chucking out good shoes just because the sole's worn through. I was told by a Timpsons guy that a lot of modern shoes can't really be resoled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Is there a quick way for the layperson to tell at a glance if a shoe is going to be repairable before buying?..........I was told by a Timpsons guy that a lot of modern shoes can't really be resoled. Yes, ask a good independant shoe repairer rather than Timpsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidly Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Point taken Before I buy though, is there anything to look for on the sole that'll tell me if they're never going to be capable of resoling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Surely everything is repairable. With modern adhesives nothing is out of the question. Maybe the pattern on the sole won't be identical but something can be done. All you need to do is find a good independent shoe repairer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommynixon Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Is there anyone in the Renfrewshire area that can give me a quote for resoling timberland boots identical to those in the above link? Or anyone at all who could give me an idea of roughly how much resoling these boots should cost? Many Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 if you take that type of boot to any repair shop and they say they can not be repaired then tell him he should think of finding a new job as he is talking shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
completelocks Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 if you take that type of boot to any repair shop and they say they can not be repaired then tell him he should think of finding a new job as he is talking shite haha... can you imagine the guys face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Is there anyone in the Renfrewshire area that can give me a quote for resoling timberland boots identical to those in the above link? Or anyone at all who could give me an idea of roughly how much resoling these boots should cost? Many Thanks. Paisley has 2 independent shoe repairers, 1 in Piazza centre, 1 in the other shopping centre, also independents in Helensburgh, Alexandria,Dumbarton and 2 in Clydebank, i think there's 1 in Barrhead, hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gardner Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Is there anyone in the Renfrewshire area that can give me a quote for resoling timberland boots identical to those in the above link? Or anyone at all who could give me an idea of roughly how much resoling these boots should cost? Many Thanks. Paisley has 2 independent shoe repairers, 1 in Piazza centre, 1 in the other shopping centre, also independents in Helensburgh, Alexandria,Dumbarton and 2 in Clydebank, i think there's 1 in Barrhead, hope that helps but derek you forgot to say you are one of the ones in clydebank. craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 aye i know Craig, leave it to the customer to decide where they want to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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