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echo3oscar1833
04-07-09, 10:10 PM
Got a question, I was digging around in my old uniform stuff, and I got out my old jungle boots. The leather is still in great shape, and just needs buffed up a bit. The problem is the sole on the boots are pretty worn down, from use while in service, and alot of use afterwards in the timber from hiking, and stuff. I live in the central Illinois area, and was wondering if anyone knows a place that can replace the sole on the boot. I really don't wanna throw them away and buy a new set. They hold alot of sentamental value to me.:D
Alisium
04-07-09, 10:14 PM
Shively Shoe Repair & Leather Goods
10 Public Sq
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-9055
echo3oscar1833
04-07-09, 10:32 PM
Shively Shoe Repair & Leather Goods
10 Public Sq
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-9055
Damn, thanks brother, never thought anyone would fine something that damn close to me. Hell I never thought to even look local, were a pretty rural town. Again thanks bro.:marine:
Alisium
04-07-09, 10:45 PM
No worries, that's what NCOs are for.
:beer:
echo3oscar1833
04-07-09, 10:47 PM
No worries, that's what NCOs are for.
:beer:
Yut:beer:
Pete0331
04-07-09, 10:49 PM
Got a question, I was digging around in my old uniform stuff, and I got out my old jungle boots. The leather is still in great shape, and just needs buffed up a bit. The problem is the sole on the boots are pretty worn down, from use while in service, and alot of use afterwards in the timber from hiking, and stuff. I live in the central Illinois area, and was wondering if anyone knows a place that can replace the sole on the boot. I really don't wanna throw them away and buy a new set. They hold alot of sentamental value to me.:D
Contact Vibram.
echo3oscar1833
04-07-09, 10:52 PM
Contact Vibram.
Never heard of them, I was just looking at there website pretty slick:marine:
Pete0331
04-07-09, 10:55 PM
Never heard of them, I was just looking at there website pretty slick:marine:
I find that hard to believe. :marine:
They design the soles for most of the hiking/military boot market.
They have a resole program for military boots.
echo3oscar1833
04-07-09, 10:57 PM
I find that hard to believe. :marine:
They design the soles for most of the hiking/military boot market.
They have a resole program for military boots.
Well if I heard of them, I sure as hell forgot lol:marine:
here is the website for those wondering
http://www.vibram.com/
Pete0331
04-07-09, 11:08 PM
Their repair instructions :
http://www.vibramrepair.com/it/html/home.htm
you can always get new soles from redwing shoes....
they make safety boots mostly.
KawiGunny
04-08-09, 07:03 AM
Resoling Boots ----- wouldn't that be classified as hazing?:D
echo3oscar1833
04-08-09, 10:44 AM
Resoling Boots ----- wouldn't that be classified as hazing?:D
I guess now it would be :D. Good one Gunny:marine:
Sgt Leprechaun
04-09-09, 11:05 PM
Any decent cobbler should be able to re-sole your boots. Look in the yellow pages for 'shoe repair', likely you'll find someone local who can do it for you.