reevesr1 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Anyone ever did a retread on Simms boots? I have a pair of Riversheds that are like 3 years old now and the vibram soles have seen better days. I'd like to retread them as the boots seem to have a lot of life left in them. Any info apprectiated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Rick, only place to get it done properly is the quick cobbler in Vancouver, and the price is a bit silly. Plus I don't think you can get the soles unless you go through them. I ended up just sanding mine off, and installing felts. Got another year out of them at the least for ~$30. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillraker Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 You can also send it back to Simms. Click on the link below and scroll down 'Footwear'. https://www.simmsfishing.com/repairs-landing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Had this question on my mind as well.. I was thinking about taking my boots to a shoe repair shop with a new set of felts and just showing him what I need done! Don't want to retire my boots because they're still in good shape aside from the felt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travismatthewdavies Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Try Alpine Shoe Repair in Kensington. They do excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Buy Korkers....you can replace the soles for $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningChrome Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Buy Korkers....you can replace the soles for $40 Except the rest of the boot falls apart before the soles wear out 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Except the rest of the boot falls apart before the soles wear out I've heard that, but it's never been my experience. I have had two different models and the only reason that I replaced my first pair was that I was an idiot and bought the wrong size! Which meant I had to replace all the damn soles too lol Two seasons strong on this current set and no issues so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningChrome Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I've heard that, but it's never been my experience. I have had two different models and the only reason that I replaced my first pair was that I was an idiot and bought the wrong size! Which meant I had to replace all the damn soles too lol Two seasons strong on this current set and no issues so far. I was really just grinding your gears. I do know that I've seen more than a few pairs of Korkers fall apart after a season of use in the past, but I don't know if they've gotten better since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I was really just grinding your gears. I do know that I've seen more than a few pairs of Korkers fall apart after a season of use in the past, but I don't know if they've gotten better since. You were grinding my gears? That NEVER happens on this site...how COULD you!? I wish someone would edit this emoticon to the proper "You're a Bait Fisherman" if I'm gonna rib someone....I would like to at least be grammatically correct. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserN Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Yes " except the rest of the boot falls apart before the soles wear out". My exact experience with two pairs of korkers in 4 years of fishing. That is why I wear a pair of Simms now, and am quite happy with them, because they are durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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