Climbing Shoe Repair
Drop off points
Benefits
No Need To Wear Shoes In Again
Performance you can trust
It's Kind To The Environment
How It Works
Order online
Shoes with excessive wear and tear.
Shoes with holes. And in some cases, where your shoes have been repaired by another cobbler in the past.
If you are unsure, take a pic and send to Sole Brother before you book a repair.
Drop off or post shoes
Choose your drop off point when you book and a code to access the vault will be messaged to you. Easy.
You can also post the shoes to us. Select 'Ship' at checkout, and we will post them back to you.
Collect or post back
Collect your shoes and Climb. Simple.
Or if you selected 'Ship' at checkout we will post them back to you.
Repair material
Vibram XS Eco
You’re Supporting A More Sustainable Approach To Climbing
An eco-friendly climbing rubber compound made from up to 20% recycled production waste, offering high performance, durability, and a soft, sticky feel similar to premium compounds.
Stick zero
All-Round; Precision
A balanced compound: It is an intermediate rubber that sits between the firm Vibram XS Edge. It is highly recommended for slabs and vertical walls where precision is essential, but it also performs well on overhangs and face climbing.
Stick Evolution
High Friction
It is often cited as a direct competitor to or a harder alternative for Vibram XS Grip 2. It is a soft-composition rubber that provides high sensitivity, making it easier to “feel” small features through the shoe.
Stick Super
MAXIMUM FRICTION. ZERO COMPROMISE
It is an entirely new compound focused on “super stickiness” to maximise grip on dual-texture holds and volumes.
Available
repairs
Approach shoes Resole
Price range: £50.00 through £60.00
Edgeless Resole
(Coming soon)
Full Resole
(Coming soon)
Rands
Climbing Shoe Rands
£10.00
Approach Shoe Rands
£30.00
Extras
Deep Cleaning Service
£5.00
Shoe Chalk
£5.00
Lemon Sole
£9.99
Lemon Soul Refill
£7.50
Spare parts
La Sportiva
£69.00
Scarpa
£69.00
Reviews
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About Joe
As an experienced climber with a passion for preserving our Planet, Joe saw firsthand the waste and expense of constantly replacing climbing shoes.
Sole Brother was established to get more climbs out of your climbing shoes, reduce landfill waste and reduce the carbon footprint of the climbing scene.
Asked Questions
How do I order my repair?
All repairs have to be booked and paid for via the website. Choose the repair you require, add to cart and pay for your repair at the checkout.
If you are unsure about which repair is required, please email us with pictures of your shoes before booking.
A £5 cancellation fee is payable on all canceled orders due to an overall inspection fee & transaction fees incurred.
If you wish to have your shoes returned a delivery charge of £5 will be payable on top of the canceled fee. Therefore, please read all instructions carefully before booking your repair.
What is the turnaround time on repairs?
Our standard turnaround time for repairs is around 7 working days from the point we receive your shoes. If you’re posting your shoes to us, please allow a little extra time to account for delivery to and from our workshop, as postal delays can occasionally occur.
While we always aim to complete repairs as quickly as possible, turnaround times may be slightly longer during busy periods or if there are delays in the post.
Can I send my shoes to you?
Yes! Send them to the workshop: 2 C Flowers Hill, Brislington, Bristol, BS45JJ.
Choose ‘Ship’ at checkout, and we’ll ship them back to you.
When to Resole? (The "Just Right" Phase)
Rubber Thickness: The original factory sole rubber has worn down by about 80% (roughly 1 mm remaining).
Shape: The crisp edge of the shoe is gone, leaving a slightly rounded dip, usually on the big toe.
Benefits: Resoling early preserves the shoe’s integrity structure and a performance Resole can be achieved.
When a Rand Repair is Needed? (The "Slightly Past" Phase)
Damage: The original sole has worn down to the underlying rand rubber, or the rand itself has signs of the leather/synthetic material visible.
Past: Do not wait until the rand (the thinner rubber wrapping the toe box) or the shoe’s leather/synthetic fabric is completely worn through.
Tips: Sometimes Rands are required even if you catch the damage to your shoes early. The reason for this is that the underside of the Rand construction is damaged. This is a critical spot that needs to be repaired to ensure the adhesives bonds to the new rubber soles. Other signs of deterioration is if the shoe has lost its structure integrity & has become soft in the toe-box area.
When to Replace? (Too Late to Repair)
Upper Damage: You have climbed through the rand into the inner lining, exposing your skin or the internal stitching.
Distortion: The shoe has lost its structural integrity, stretched out, or gone soft and misshaping.
What rubber does Sole Brother use?
Vibram XS ECO 3.5mm
Davos Stick Zero 4.0mm
Davos Stick Evolution 4.0mm
Davos Stick Super 3.5mm
My shoes have been repaired by another cobbler?
Sole Brother does not repair shoes which have been repaired by other cobblers.
Do you Resole approach shoes?
Yes! We would always advise contacting us prior to placing an order to avoid disappointment.
We can only replace the worn out sole & the rands. Parts: We use genuine parts from Vibram either sole units or dotted sheeting rubber.
Do you repair edgeless shoes from La Sportiva?
Sole Brother does not repair Edgeless footwear due to not having the spare parts from La Sportiva. This could change in the near future.
Where do I Drop-Off/Pick-Up my climbing shoes?
The Drop-off Vaults at Redpoint, Flashpoint and the Sole Brother HQ are located outside.
The Pick-Up vaults are located next to the Drop-off Vaults. It is clearly signposted with the Sole Brother logo.
The access code for the Drop-off vault will be in your confirmation email.
The access code for the Pick-up vault will be in your completion email, Easy.
Delayed Collection!
Space is always limited in the lockers, so it’s important that you collect your shoes within 48hrs. If shoes are not collected in this time period, they will go back to my workshop at Brislington & you will have to collect them from there.
Our Returns Policy?
If you have a problem with a repair done by Sole Brother, you have to get in touch with us within two weeks of receipt of your repaired shoes. We will not accept any returns after this two week period.
Damage is often sped up by lack of shoe maintenance and whether shoes are stored for example in direct sunlight or near a heat source like a radiator. This can cause delamination.
We also recommend that you clean your shoes after each climb, removing chalk and dirt. Climbing shoes are designed for climbing and not for walking around, or belaying, for that matter.
We cannot be held responsible for damage caused by poor technique and footwork, or the lack of general shoe maintenance.