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Orcade-Ian:
I was looking at my Ashman steel toe-capped motorcycle boots the other day and felt that perhaps they should be replaced.  They have been fantastic boots for over 25 years but I couldn't seem to find any suitable replacements.  The left boot sole was quite worn - I always stop with left foot down, so that was to be expected.
Whilst idly trawling the web, I came across the 'Boot Repair Company' in Hunslet, Leeds and sent them an email with pics.  Immediate reply came - just parcel them up and send them, we'll re-sole them and re-stick that gear-change pad.  New Vibram soles, £79 plus post.  They quoted upto 4 weeks turn around - they took NINE days from posting in Orkney to receiving back home!

Seems a really good option, as these boots have been really comfortable - even for fairly lengthy walks.

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Ian

Johnny4428:
That’s the business Ian! Next 25 years sorted! 😂
Used to be at least 3 different cobblers in Orkney tha5 I can remember. Suppose people just chuck things these days if they get a little wear.

Skoti:
Nice job and not expensive, wish I'd thought of that before I chucked my faithful old 1970s Ashmans out.


Recently parted company with Altberg boots purchased back in 1995, excellent kit but way too expensive for the factory re-sole service. (also Vibram soled)

Got German made Daytona boots now, they seem genuinely waterproof so far...   

 

Orcade-Ian:
Skoti
Was out yesterday for a 60 mile jaunt with the re-soled boots.  Obviously just as comfortable as they always were but strange as it seems, I can tell the difference in height, which can't be more than 15mm.  Yes, very pleased and as Johnny says, good for another 25 years (I'll be 102 then!)
Just noticed where you are - we have stayed a few times in Český Krumlov and also further north in Kralupy - lovely places, great food and very friendly folk.

Ian

Skoti:

--- Quote from: Orcade-Ian on May 17, 2026, 02:43:22 PM ---Skoti
Was out yesterday for a 60 mile jaunt with the re-soled boots.  Obviously just as comfortable as they always were but strange as it seems, I can tell the difference in height, which can't be more than 15mm.  Yes, very pleased and as Johnny says, good for another 25 years (I'll be 102 then!)
Just noticed where you are - we have stayed a few times in Český Krumlov and also further north in Kralupy - lovely places, great food and very friendly folk.

Ian

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Ian,

glad your feeling uplifted with the boots, it's also handy they don't need running in like new ones do.


We're about 12 miles from Krumlov and often visit, it's a sort of miniature Prague in terms of tourist sights, glad you enjoyed it.
I was once dragged up to Kralupy to view the national horse stud and those massive white horses, although I much prefer the H.P. we discuss on this forum.

ATB

   

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