what glue to reattach rand

[markwebster]

I had my rock shoes resoled at Dave Page. He did a good job, and got them back to me within a week via surface mail. I'd asked him to take a look at the rand, which was separating a little, but I guess he thought it was ok. As soon as I started wearing them again the rand separated off almost down to the sole. I don't have time now to send them back, so I'm wondering, has anyone ever tried to glue a rand down successfully? What was the process, and what glue did you use?

 

I used to have some vinyl car seat repair glue that might have worked for this job. It dried flexible, looked like molten asphalt in the can.

 

These are some vintage Fierys. I've had a couple pairs of newer shoes, but they don't fit my size 8,5E wide foot as well as the old Fierys. One pair even split down the middle of the sole. Plus, the Fierys match my antique rack better...gotta keep the retro man image going.

[sampdx1]

I've used Barg (sp?) glue before (they sell it at Redpoint and Moutain Soles, among other places), but it's a bit tricky to be sure you don't put too much on and actually further the separation of the rand.

[carolyn]

I didnt have much luck with barge - though I was trying to patch a hole on the sole. It lasted one climb.

[selkirk]

I didnt have much luck with barge - though I was trying to patch a hole on the sole. It lasted one climb.

 

Barge cement would probably work ok. Certainly not to patch a hole though. As memory serves you supposed to coat both surfaces lightly, allow to dry slightly then press together to let it set. That said, the time's I've tried to reattach rand's/soles it was only good for a few climbs. You might actually ask Dave Page, or get in touch with Ramuta's down on Stewart. They actually ship the shoes to his son, but they come back damn near better than they came from the manufacturer and with your choice or rubber Can't speak highly enough about those guys!

[RuMR]

yah...ramuta is awesome...dave page? he's shitty...better off sending your stuff to Goodyear or Firestone...

[AlpineK]

Back in the old days Dave Page used to be pretty good, but I wouldn't trust him/them any more. I have used Ramuta a few times in the recent past, and they've always been good.

[fenderfour]

FYI - Ramuta is now in Montana and it takes about a month to get your shoes done. Not a big deal if you want a quality job done.

[selkirk]

Ramuta's is still downtown. It's just that the Ramuta that does the climbing shoes is actually Ramuta's son, and he's in Montana now. (This would make more sense with first names ) Oh, and he has Onyx rubber for resoles

[Dechristo]

I prefer people treat me Onyxly