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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032   
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My favourite pair of leather Hunter Balmoral welly boots have lost a heel , I’ve had these a good 8-9 years and then have stood me in good stead ( no pun intended) but the incessant rain and quagmire conditions have taken its toll.
Can anyone recommend a decent old fashioned cobbler that could re- heel or if needed re-sole then I did , foolishly , go into Timpsons where the lad behind the counter looked blankly at me and said “ you need to stop walking in the mud mate ! “ I’ve looked on line for replacement heels but try didn’t seem to have a good right up ! Any help is appreciated Greg  Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Feb 2020 5:37pm |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032
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I think your right , still perhaps a traditional cobbler can put some proper soles on !
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2nd Feb 2020 8:05pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3287 
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I think that boot has a vibram sole. A decent cobbler should be able to replace it. WARNING.
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2nd Feb 2020 8:33pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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I know some of the better boot manufacturers offer a resole option, always works out a lot cheaper than buying new and you know it’s being done by the people who know the boot, might be worth looking into. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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2nd Feb 2020 10:58pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309 
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I guess the old adage is true - "Time wounds all heels"
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3rd Feb 2020 11:49am |
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| Cobstar Member Since: 27 Aug 2010 Location: South East Posts: 30
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Used to be a place in Kent but I can’t find details. They repaired my leather riding boots when I pulled sole from boot.
Original Cobblers in Orpington look to provide a similar service but haven’t used them. |
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3rd Feb 2020 12:54pm |
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| HK07 Member Since: 15 Dec 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 746  
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It a fair way from Dorset, but give these guys a call;
https://www.forestcobbler.co.uk/ In my experience they can do almost anything 2007 90 Puma - Love it - Best car I have ever owned. 1989 Ninety 200tdi - Love it - Second best car I have ever owned. 1951 80" Series 1 - Love it - Third best car I have ever owned. |
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4th Feb 2020 8:10am |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032
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Thanks HK07
From my end of Dorset that's not too far at all  |
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4th Feb 2020 10:03am |
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