Retreads
REPAIRS UPDATE: Due to a large volume of shoes in our repair workshop, we are currently only accepting repairs that qualify for a Retread (half sole). We are currently NOT accepting shoes that require a Rand and Retread until Febuary 2025. If your shoes are sent to us and require a Rand replacement, the repair will not commence until Febuary 2025. Please consider this carefully before sending your shoes in.
We really appreciate your patience and understanding during this peak period.
06/12/24.
Big John Retreads:
Turnaround time for repairs are:
Please let us know if you need your shoes back by a certain date and we will do our best to work to your request.
Australia's only fulltime specialist rock climbing shoe resole service since 1986.
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Mail Order return Express post only from BJR:
Agents will be notified in writing of any price changes before implementation.
Single shoe basic repairs (rand repair and normal repair) are half of the full pair price but freight charges remain the same (ie, as for a pair of shoes).
For any of the described standard repairs, BJR will not quote for amounts less than $90. All possible rubber and fabric repairs on rockshoes are available. Just contact Big John. Payment Dropping shoes off at an agent?
Payment is made through the agent. Sending shoes direct - mail order
Shoes must be accompanied by Visa or MC details. Please supply card number, expiry and verfication number. Call us on (02) 4787 6550 for alternative payment options.
If the claim is not valid the customer may have to pay freight and repair charge.
General delaminations are covered in the repair charge.
But on occasion they can be missed in the repair process. BJR takes no responsibility for these oversights unless they are directly related to the rubber replacement or are pointed out in the repair notes to BJR. BJR'S Rockshoe Care Guide Have your rockshoes last longer and perform better. Like all other specialist athletic shoes, climbing shoes are becoming more performance focused. In this shoe evolution, hardiness is sacrificed to accommodate the necessary features. Signatures of performance to the modern climber are: lightweight, sensitivity and flexibility. To make optimum use of these performance characteristics and prolong the wear of your rockshoes, BJR recommends: Cleaning:
With new shoes or the standard rand repair, the rands can 'blow out' prematurely - ie before the sole has worn. Thus the climber does not get full use from the sole before needing a rand repair (which requires half sole replacement in conjunction with the toe cap). By delaying the rand 'blow out' the climber gets more work out of the sole. I have worn a hole through the toe rubber to the fabric. Is this when I should get my rockshoes repaired? Yes, always have your shoes repaired before you wear into the shoes' fabric upper. In fact, for better results you should have had them repaired a long time ago. So when should I get my rockshoes repaired? Before you start to wear into the rand rubber (the shoe's rubber side wall), take a good look at the sole rubber under the big toe, this is where it should be worn most. If you have a few days of wear left you probably should have them repaired NOW. One rule of thumb is to resole when the the sole is 80% worn out. But they have just started to perform, why should I get them repaired now? If you keep wearing your shoes, in a few days they will be trashed. Have them repaired NOW for a better than new result. WHY? Because the fit is already established, the new rubber improves this fit and provides a new edge with better friction and longer wear. How many times can a pair of rockshoes be resoled? They can be repaired at least 3 or 4 times if you stick with the above advice, keep your feet clean, wear the shoes as little as possible when not actually climbing, and store the shoes in a well ventilated place.
- Rand and Retread 6 - 8 weeks (per pair) currently not accepting Rand & Retread/Big Rubber Retread repairs until Feb 2025
- Retread 2 - 4 Weeks (per pair)
- Resole bond guaranteed by pneumatic pressing equipment and the same adhesives used by climbing footwear manufacturers.
- Rock shoe size and shape preserved by manufacturers lasts used especially for rock climbing boots.
- Service used and recommended by top rock climbers, rock climbing shoe distributors, retailers and climbing gyms nationwide.
- Nationwide distribution of agents for receiving injured rockshoes.
- Available rubbers for resoling include: FIVE TEN Stealth C4, Onyxx, and HF, VIBRAM Grip, XS Grip and XS Edge and Mad Rubber.
- A convenient way to get your rockshoes to BJR is to drop them into us at Blackheath or at your local climbing gym or climbing shop agents for Big John's Retreads:
- If the agent is located in the Sydney Metropolitan area, BJR picks them up Friday and drops them back to the agent the following Friday (payment is made through the agent and there is no freight charge).
- Outside the Sydney Metropolitan area (including interstate) the agent sends them to BJR, the shoes are repaired and sent back to the agent for pick up by you (payment is made through the agent and to include a freight charge of $13).
- Dropping shoes off at an agent offers convenience
- Book and pay online for faster service - follow this link HERE
- Order Form: If you are unsure as to what type of repair your shoes need, please print out the order form, fill it in and send it with the shoes. We will conact you for payment once we receive your shoes.
| Normal Retread (half sole) |
Old half sole removed. New sole pneumatically bonded. Five Ten Stealth
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| Rand Repair(toe caps) |
Only done in conjunction with half sole replacement. Part of old rand removed. Includes minor stitching repairs in area associated with rubber repair. Amount of rubber replaced at BJR discretion. $35/pr plus cost of normal retread choice. |
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| Big Rubber Retread |
Big rubber retread which lasts 50% longer: Uses a rand rubber in conjunction with a half sole replacement. Rand rubber is 50% thicker than original rubber. Climber still has choice of sole rubber type and thickness. Looks and feels very similar to a normal repair. Is ideal for gym and hard wearing adventure climbing. $35/pr plus cost of normal rubber choice. |
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| Pro Grind | Pro Grind $5.50/pr | |
| Other Repairs | Other repairs (full rockshoe repair service including stitching, full soles replacement, full rand replacement, customisation, etc) by Quote |
- 1 pair - $14.00
- 2 to 4 - $20.00
- 5 or more - $5 per additional pair on top of the $20.00 charge (eg. 6 pairs - $30.00)
- 1 pair $13
- 2 Pair $15
- 3 pairs $20
Agents will be notified in writing of any price changes before implementation.
Single shoe basic repairs (rand repair and normal repair) are half of the full pair price but freight charges remain the same (ie, as for a pair of shoes).
For any of the described standard repairs, BJR will not quote for amounts less than $90. All possible rubber and fabric repairs on rockshoes are available. Just contact Big John. Payment Dropping shoes off at an agent?
Payment is made through the agent. Sending shoes direct - mail order
Shoes must be accompanied by Visa or MC details. Please supply card number, expiry and verfication number. Call us on (02) 4787 6550 for alternative payment options.
- Our postal address (preferred for mail orders) Big John's Retreads PO BOX 114 Blackheath NSW 2785
- Our Street address (for couriers) BJR - UNIT 6 134 Station street Blackheath NSW 2785
If the claim is not valid the customer may have to pay freight and repair charge.
General delaminations are covered in the repair charge.
But on occasion they can be missed in the repair process. BJR takes no responsibility for these oversights unless they are directly related to the rubber replacement or are pointed out in the repair notes to BJR. BJR'S Rockshoe Care Guide Have your rockshoes last longer and perform better. Like all other specialist athletic shoes, climbing shoes are becoming more performance focused. In this shoe evolution, hardiness is sacrificed to accommodate the necessary features. Signatures of performance to the modern climber are: lightweight, sensitivity and flexibility. To make optimum use of these performance characteristics and prolong the wear of your rockshoes, BJR recommends: Cleaning:
- Dust or dry off feet before wearing.
- Dry wet shoes out of direct sunlight.
- Bicarbonate soda is the only deodoriser you should use.
- Never use conventional foot powders as some break down the sole bonding glue.
- Do not use oils such as tea tree to fragrant the shoes, as they moisten and accelerate the decay of the upper.
- Only wash shoes twice in their lifetime.
- Use a fabric softener to retain original feeling of upper when washing,
- Clean mud, dirt and dust off your shoe’s rubber for increased adhesion.
- Top climbers often spit clean the soles and rands before climbing (when they squeak they are ready).
- Avoid leaving shoes in hot places, as heat weakens the bonding glue.
- Store in a well ventilated area and never leave to fester in your crag pack.
- Only wear whilst climbing (there are obviously exceptions, eg maybe on multi-pitch routes).
- When you wear your shoes in any situation other than climbing, you are subjecting them to wear and tear they are not designed for.
- High performance shoes do work better, they also wear out faster.
- Rockshoes should fit snugly.
- Laces are merely there to take up the slack, and should only be taken in to achieve a firm fit.
- If you like a tight fit then buy tight fitting shoes, I am sure the rock jock at your local store will happily accommodate your masochistic tendencies.
- The rand and sole of poor fitting shoes never last as well as good fitting shoes.
- Avoid lending your shoes to others as the differing foot shape can deform your fit permanently.
- The best rockshoe should be the shoe that best fits your foot.
With new shoes or the standard rand repair, the rands can 'blow out' prematurely - ie before the sole has worn. Thus the climber does not get full use from the sole before needing a rand repair (which requires half sole replacement in conjunction with the toe cap). By delaying the rand 'blow out' the climber gets more work out of the sole. I have worn a hole through the toe rubber to the fabric. Is this when I should get my rockshoes repaired? Yes, always have your shoes repaired before you wear into the shoes' fabric upper. In fact, for better results you should have had them repaired a long time ago. So when should I get my rockshoes repaired? Before you start to wear into the rand rubber (the shoe's rubber side wall), take a good look at the sole rubber under the big toe, this is where it should be worn most. If you have a few days of wear left you probably should have them repaired NOW. One rule of thumb is to resole when the the sole is 80% worn out. But they have just started to perform, why should I get them repaired now? If you keep wearing your shoes, in a few days they will be trashed. Have them repaired NOW for a better than new result. WHY? Because the fit is already established, the new rubber improves this fit and provides a new edge with better friction and longer wear. How many times can a pair of rockshoes be resoled? They can be repaired at least 3 or 4 times if you stick with the above advice, keep your feet clean, wear the shoes as little as possible when not actually climbing, and store the shoes in a well ventilated place.
