Climbing Shoe Repairs
Kumpfy Shoes specializes in resoling climbing shoes and has been serving the Bow Valley and the Calgary area since the early 2000s. Our repair staff know their rock and rubber!
Resoling Details
Prices
Half Resole: $75 per pair
Single Shoe: $37.50 each
Rand: $20 each
Rubber: included ($5 extra for Vibram XS Edge 5mm)
Velcro/Laces/Buckles: $5 and up
Tears: $10 and up
* plus 5% GST
Complimentary services for all climbing shoe resoles:
- Choice of rubber
- Deodorize
- Weekly pick-up/drop-off service in Calgary, Golden, and Lethbridge. See Mail-in & Pickup/Dropoff for details.
Rubber Choices
Vibram XS GRIP / 4mm
Vibram XS GRIP 4mm was the first compound offered by Vibram that represented the new generation of high-performance climbing rubbers. It offers a good compromise between grip, edging, and durability on a variety of surfaces.
Vibram XS GRIP 2 / 4mm
Next generation of Vibram XS Grip. This rubber is used by boulderers and provides a measurably improved grip with a level of firmness ideal for moderate edging and slope holds while maintaining consistent performance in all temperatures.
Vibram XS Edge / 5mm
Provides excellent compromise between performance and wear. It maintains its shape on the smallest of edges and provides a consistent feel in both hot and cold temperatures.
Unparallel RH / 4.2mm
This rubber is the same chemical composition as the original 5.10 C4 Stealth. It is super sticky and is the pride of Charles and Sang, owner of UnParallel Sports.
Unparallel RS / 3.5mm
Maximum friction and feel. RS = Real Superior.
Turnaround Time
We are currently working on shoes received on Sept 4th, 2026.
Tips
#1 – Take care of your shoes. Don’t leave them in a hot car, keep them away from a firepit… you know the drill.
#2 – Check your shoes frequently. Your shoes will need resoling once they lose their edge and before you start working on the rand. Rand rubber is very thin and wears quickly.
#3 – Replacing rands. A blown rand is sometimes obvious and sometimes not-so-obvious on climbing shoes. Occasionally a rand looks OK from the outside but has become thin and will blow open when our cobblers work on the shoes. When in doubt, they will replace your rand. Due to the construction of climbing shoe, soles must always be replaced to fix a rand.
#4 – Holes in the toes suck. We will patch holes, but there is an extra charge. Please refer to tip #2.
#5 – Resoled climbing shoes don’t shrink. Climbing shoes are resoled by first removing the layer of rubber under the ball of the foot, then gluing a new piece of rubber onto the bottom of the shoe. Heat is not used during this process so your shoes will not shrink. However, the shoes may feel a little tighter. Kind of like they were when you first bought them.
#6 – How many times can a climbing shoe be resoled? Climbing shoes can be resoled several times and is of course dependent on how you climb, where you climb, and how you take care of them. We encourage you to resole your shoes before your blow a rand. If you take care of your shoes and get them resoled before the rand needs to be replaced, you can typically squeak out at least another resole or two.
#7 – Smelly shoes. They are fact of life. Toxic shoes will be sprayed before letting the cobblers start work on them.
#8 – No Edge Technology? La Sportiva “No Edge Technology” climbing shoes can be resoled, but they will receive an edge until further notice.
#9 – When should I get my climbing shoes resoled? When the edges start to round, when your soles start to erode, and ideally before your blow a rand. We suggest having at least two pairs of shoes, so you always have a pair to play in while the other is getting resoled.
#10 – When should I replace my shoes? Climbing shoes will typically break down or stretch to the point that you will KNOW you need new shoes. At that time, come shop at Kumpfy Shoes!
Other Repairs
Depending on the shoe and its condition, other types of repairs may include:
- Patching
- Seam stitching
- Velcro and closure
- Eyelets
Getting Your Repairs to Us
Local climbers can drop their shoes off in Canmore, and mail-in climbing shoe repairs are available for climbers across Western Canada. You can also use one of complimentary pick-up/drop-off locations in Alberta and British Columbia. Remember to include the completed Repair Form below.