WHY CHOOSE STICKY RUBBER RESOLES?
WHY CHOOSE STICKY RUBBER?
BECAUSE A CLIMBING SHOE RESOLE IS MORE THAN NEW RUBBER
We specialise exclusively in climbing shoes and approach shoes.
We use climbing-shoe lasts matched to the original shape of the shoe, assess the rand and midsole, and use genuine factory-supplied sole components for supported La Sportiva and SCARPA models.
We don't measure our work against the minimum required to make a worn shoe climbable again. We measure it against the standard required to properly restore the climbing shoe. That's why our resoles are more than basic rubber replacements.
OUR DIFFERENCE
SPECIALIST CLIMBING-SHOE KNOWLEDGE - We work with climbing shoes every day and understand how their construction affects performance.
RESTORATION RATHER THAN SIMPLE REPLACEMENT - We consider the complete shoe—not just the worn rubber.
FACTORY-SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - We use appropriate climbing-shoe lasts and genuine factory-supplied components.
WHOLE-SHOE CARE - We fix other minor repairs encountered during restoration where appropriate, rather than simply replacing the sole and sending the shoe back.
PERFORMANCE MATTERS - Our objective is to preserve and restore the characteristics that made you choose the shoe in the first place.
You're not paying for more rubber. You're paying for a higher level of restoration.​
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WE STAND BEHIND OUR WORK -
We build resoles to perform, and we stand behind the craftsmanship behind every pair that leaves our workshop.
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If something doesn’t feel right, send them back—we’ll look at them properly and make it right if the issue is on our side.
Climbing is hard on shoes, and not every issue is a defect—but if it's something we could have done better, we’ll fix it quickly and professionally.
Issues are rare and often related to fit or wear rather than workmanship—but we’d always prefer to take a look and help.
Our Project
We restore rock climbing shoes back to their original factory standard and specifications, prolonging the quality and life of your shoes.
We take pride in the quality of our work by applying the same care for detail as when your shoes were originally constructed.
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By replacing the worn components within the shoe, they will maintain their original performance.
This insures you can climb with peace of mind, knowing you truly got value for money from your purchase of high quality climbing shoes.
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This means returning your shoes back to their original performance again and again, lengthening the life of your shoes, all whilst reducing the environmental impact. With the final word on resoling being that it is good for our little planet.
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It's not just a resole, you will regain your sending shoes.
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​Our Training
Originally trained by both an Official SCARPA Resoler and an Authorised La Sportiva Resoler in Europe, we use their techniques and processes.
Both SCARPA Italy and La Sportiva Italy have authorized Sticky Rubber Resoles as their Official Resoler in Australia.
See our 'SCARPA Official Resoler' page & our 'La Sportiva Authorized Resoler' page.
We joined the SCARPA team at Scarpa HQ in Asolo, Italy training in their factory as well in their resoling lab, bringing back to Australia the SCARPA standard for resoling.
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Training at the La Sportiva HQ and factory in Ziano Di Fiemme, Italy in their resoling lab has greatly added to our knowledge and experience. We bring La Sportiva techniques and quality to Australian climber's shoes.
We benefit from continuing communication and support from both SCARPA & La Sportiva with regards to the latest resoling techniques, new models and products. As resoling standards evolve, so do we along with them.
Our group of training mentors and those at the labs at La Sportiva and SCARPA have been truly inspiring.
Read more about what it means to use an authorised resoler in the articles and blogs below.
Please also hear from what our customers say about us in Google Reviews and read why they say shoes are returned better than new.
GET STARTED
To send your climbing shoes to us:
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Please visit the POST IN YOUR SHOES page and fill out an Online Form before posting them in.
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Visit the DROP OFF YOUR SHOES page and fill out an Online Form before dropping your shoes at a store collection point.
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Get Started
To send your climbing shoes to us, please visit the POST IN YOUR SHOES page and fill out the Online Form or visit the DROP OFF YOUR SHOES PAGE and fill in an Online Form before dropping your shoes at a store collection point. ​
