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fishing4salmon

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Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« on: November 30, 2013, 11:59:09 PM »
Hi guys,
I have a size 12 Simms wading boot on Vibram (about 2 years old). However, the Vibram material (even with the studs) are becoming flat. Can it be resole?
Is it worth to get it resole? or better off getting a new one?
and if so, where can I get it done in the lower mainland and how much do they usually cost for my size 12?

Thank you,
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VAGAbond

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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 08:45:53 AM »
I used to buy standard work boots for hunting because there was a type that fitted well and then have a vibram sole installed.  The shoemakers had no problem with that.  I presume they can still do it.
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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2013, 12:20:24 PM »
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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2013, 05:03:04 PM »
IMO the Vibram doesn't give much traction on rocks.  It would be more cost effective to screw in some more studs.
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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2013, 05:08:52 PM »
Quote from: Matt on December 01, 2013, 05:03:04 PM
IMO the Vibram doesn't give much traction on rocks.  It would be more cost effective to screw in some more studs.

Agreed. +1
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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2013, 01:45:27 PM »
I resoled my boots myself last weekend.

I'm no cobbler and it took me maybe an hour in total time and cost under $50. Remove the old soles using a box cutter, glue on new felts using aqua seal (shoe goo would work too, its just what I happened to have around), screw in some new starbites and voila! Just as grippy as a brand new set of boots.
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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2013, 04:36:33 PM »
i was in the same boat last year, used the simms link to a cobbler who quoted $80 plus tax. ended up just buying a new p[air of felt simms for $120 plus tax. I always liked the felt for river rocks more.
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Re: Can you replace vibram material on wading boot? if so, worth it?
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2013, 05:59:01 PM »
Quote from: Sterling C on December 02, 2013, 01:45:27 PM
I resoled my boots myself last weekend.

I'm no cobbler and it took me maybe an hour in total time and cost under $50. Remove the old soles using a box cutter, glue on new felts using aqua seal (shoe goo would work too, its just what I happened to have around), screw in some new starbites and voila! Just as grippy as a brand new set of boots.

Thank for the great information. So where did you get your vibram material? do they fit exactly the same? or should i get a larger piece and trim the edge?
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