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[mtmuley]

Have a pair of Lowas and the last is starting to separate from the leather. What can I use or should I head for a repair shop. Boots are only a few months old. mtmuley

 

[Hunting Wife]

If they are that new and you want a full life out of them, I might bite the bullet and actually take them to the repair shop this time? I feel like a DIY fix might be less likely to last long term, but I’m no cobbler.

 

[buckbull]

Id contact lowa and ask. The may offer to fix for free.

 

[noharleyyet]

Speak with the seller, I'm assuming they're retail. Next step cobbler, the closest here is 20 miles away if they're still in business.

 

[nrpate05]

With them being that new I'd get in touch with Lowa and see what they say. I imagine they weren't cheap and that shouldn't be happening so soon. Or you can go the Shoe Goo route. That stuff works pretty well.

 

[JLS]

They should be covered under warranty, but if they shaft you like they did me you’ll want to use FreeSole.

 

[WapitiBob]

Take ‘em back to rei for replacement.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

If you end up repairing them yourself, I've had good luck using 3M 5200 marine sealant to fix peeling boot soles. It takes a long time to fully cure, but it adheres very well and stays flexible.

 

[Salmonchaser]

If you end up repairing them yourself, I've had good luck using 3M 5200 marine sealant to fix peeling boot soles. It takes a long time to fully cure, but it adheres very well and stays flexible.

That is good stuff

 

[gwhunter]

What route did you end up going @mtmuley ?

 

[mtmuley]

What route did you end up going @mtmuley ?

Haven't done anything yet. This is the problem I have. Might be best left to a repair shop. mtmuley

 

[gwhunter]

I definitely don't have the diy skills for something like this. I was hoping to learn some or find out if lowa is a brand that stands behind their product. Good luck on the fix!

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Haven't done anything yet. This is the problem I have. Might be best left to a repair shop. mtmuley View attachment 230280

If the repair is prohibitively expensive and Lowa won't cover it, I'd bet that a little bit of the sealant I recommended would stop that separation and last for the life of the boots. I had a pair of Asolos that started to separate at the toe cap after a year or two. I squirted some 3M 5200 in the gap between the leather and rubber, wrapped it with duct tape to hold the gap closed, then let it sit for a week. I retired those boots 6-7 years later after the midsoles rotted, but the toe cap repair was still holding strong.

 

[JLS]

FWIW, FreeSole is what a shoe repair shop would use for rand separation.

 

[mtmuley]

I'll check out the 3M and Freesole. I bought the boots from Steep and Cheap, so no return probably. mtmuley

 

[longbow51]

Still, check with Lowa, they might surprise you. I once monkeyed with a pair of shoes, and the cobbler said, you know, they would have replaced them, no questions asked. Doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[44hunter45]

FWIW, FreeSole is what a shoe repair shop would use for rand separation.

You may have to tell him again. He's salty.

 

[mtmuley]

You may have to tell him again. He's salty.

Who is? mtmuley

 

[mtmuley]

Still, check with Lowa, they might surprise you. I once monkeyed with a pair of shoes, and the cobbler said, you know, they would have replaced them, no questions asked. Doesn't hurt to ask.

I'll do that. Love the boots. mtmuley

 

[Deleted member 40728]

Definitely check. I don’t know Lowas policies but someone I hunt with had a pair of Solomons do just what your picture showed and they sent him a full price msrp gift card for their site.

The boots are warranty for 2 years which are stamped on the boot and they stood behind it. He got to keep the boots which he bought of a discount site and still got the full price gift card.

Never hurts to call