Absolutely. As long as the boots are made properly and the sole isn’t just glued on. I think a lot of Danner and Redwing boots are resolable.
I’ve got a pair of Danner’s that I really like.
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sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 2 days agoIs “replacing the sole” still a thing we can do with some boots? I keep replacing my boots because the sole is worn down, but the rest of the boot is still good, and I’d love to have the option of just replacing the sole. Are there companies that make boots where this is possible? Or do I need to find some local shoemaker?
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couch1potato@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
Red wings offers this for their boots.
EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world 2 days ago
About half. If it’s glued like a sneaker it can’t be done, but a (real) stitch or welt can be done.
Some brands glue and stitch, so it looks doable but isn’t (most timberlands)
outa@lemmynsfw.com 1 day ago
Jim Green is another brand that makes relatively affordable, easily resoleable boots. Some of their styles have eyelet panels which are designed to be replaceable as well. I quite like mine.
WagnasT@lemmy.world 2 days ago
If you need to worry about electrical insulation just get new boots, if not shoe glue will give life for a a bit longer.
Gerudo@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
If you’re not spending more than 200 for your boots, probably not. The lowest price boot I know that is Goodyear welt (replaceable sole) is Thursday Boot Company. The big names are Redwing and Wolverine, and even some Wolverine aren’t meant to replace the sole.