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Smooth or worn-out sole – Check the soles of your shoes for smooth or uneven wear. If you notice smooth patches or bald spots, the rubber is worn out, and it's time for a resole.
- Losing edge – The edge of your shoes is one of the most important features when climbing. If you notice that your shoes have lost their ability to edge effectively, it's time for a resole.
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Benefits of a Quality
- Our specific shoe ‘lasts’ keep the shape and downturn when the new rubber is bonded under pressure.
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- Improved climbing performance – Resoling your shoes with high-performance rubber helps restore the edge and stickiness of your shoes. This ensures that they continue to perform at their best on the rock.
- Helps preserve the environment – Resoling your old shoes reduces the number of shoes ending up in landfill.
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In conclusion, a quality resole is an excellent option for anyone keen on getting the most out of their climbing shoes. It's cost-saving, environmentally friendly and helps extend the life of your shoes. Make sure you choose the right resole option depending on the level of damage to your shoes' soles.
. Which Rubber ?
In general, most rubber compounds are interchangeable and they also have different characteristics.
The stickier the rubber is, the quicker it will wear out (this is usually the case - but not always).
See the example below as a rough guide of rubber compounds:
Rubber compounds have a ‘SHORE VALUE’. The lower the shore value, the stickier the rubber is:
. Shore values +/- 2.5%. —
. Edge, 78%
. UP R/H, 77%
. Grip 2, 74%
. Grip (original), 72%
. UP R/S, 67%
Other makes of rubber have similar characteristics and a lot of research goes into helping your feet stick to the wall.