Racing boot repairs?

[Jerry Can]

Hello,

Does anybody know of anywhere that can repair a racing boot, in this case Alpinestars Tech 1. I have a hole in the suede part of the shoe and would like to see if it can be repaired before shelling out for some new boots.?

tia.

[ginettajoe]

Jerry Can said:

Hello,

Does anybody know of anywhere that can repair a racing boot, in this case Alpinestars Tech 1. I have a hole in the suede part of the shoe and would like to see if it can be repaired before shelling out for some new boots.?

tia.

What size do you take?

[Jerry Can]

10

[jj.]

Sadly, with my experience of Alpine Stars stuff, I wouldn't bother.

I've had gloves with a hole after 2 races (which I struggled to get replaced - as even the retailer suggested AS needn't do very good kit & what did I expect?!). Holes in nomex underwear, that really shouldn't, after only a few races. My boots are wearing very thin and probably about to hole too.

I like the AS brand, but won't be buying anything else from them.
jj

[BertBert]

Almost feels disposable now. The quality is really poor. My ancient sparco suit was brilliant for ages until finally (like 10 years) the zip broke.

Alpine Stars boots, gloves and suit seem to last 5 mins. The suit was holed after about 3 races.

My wife sewed a new sparco zip into my old suit with nomex thread, so it's back in action!

Are there any brands that are any good?

And no I doubt you'll get your boots fixed

Bert

[77racing]

I went to my local cobbler he stuck some more swede onto my Tech-1 boots. AS really are throw away , my fire long johns and shirt lasted 25 mins

[BertBert]

I'm intrigued... What is a local cobbler?

Was it fireproof?

[Trev450]

BertBert said:

Are there any brands that are any good?
Bert

I've always found OMP to be reasonable quality for the price, and Stand 21 if you're feeling extravagant!

[andye30m3]

I'm quite surprised by the comments on the Alpinestars stuff as the bits I've bought from them seam to have lasted well (suit, gloves and fire proof t-shirt / long johns)

Is this a recent decline in quality? as my AS stuff is a good few years old now

[ginettajoe]

Jerry Can said:

10

I have a pair of Sabelt boots in black/silver, which are fabulous boots! They are size 44, and are brand new in the box and I want £70 for them, I wear the same boots, and they are so good, I bought myself another pair for when mine wear out! The size 44 were for someone I coach (a junior), but he wanted red to suit his race suit, gloves etc, hence the reason for selling! They retailed at £170, but they are now discontinued! I can send you a photo if interested, on Sunday. HTH

[BertBert]

I'd be interested, but sadly too big for me!

[77racing]

BertBert said:

I'm intrigued... What is a local cobbler?

Was it fireproof?

here I will start you off on your learning curve with this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordwainer

[77racing]

ginettajoe said:

I have a pair of Sabelt boots in black/silver, which are fabulous boots! They are size 44, and are brand new in the box and I want £70 for them, I wear the same boots, and they are so good, I bought myself another pair for when mine wear out! The size 44 were for someone I coach (a junior), but he wanted red to suit his race suit, gloves etc, hence the reason for selling! They retailed at £170, but they are now discontinued! I can send you a photo if interested, on Sunday. HTH

YHM and for Bert Bert that stands for "you have mail"

[ginettajoe]

77racing said:

YHM and for Bert Bert that stands for "you have mail"

Hi Joe, YHM too!!

[BertBert]

Ahh, sorry the question was a bit too cryptic for you. To help, I was asking about a 'your local cobbler'. I doubt that very many people have one of those.
I'll try and keep it simpler for you in future.

77racing said:

here I will start you off on your learning curve with this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordwainer