Can Hiking Boots Be Resoled? Best Boots Listed

Yes, of course. You can resole the hiking boots, but it only works for those with a “removable sole” design. As a matter of fact, the recent design of hiking boots, and trail boots do not offer the resoled design; therefore, you have to be mindful of which brand offers the resoled hiking boot design.  

It goes without saying that hiking boots wear more quickly than regular boots. Therefore, its outsole needs to be replaced more often. Moreover, if you want to keep up with the uncompromised traction, the resoled hiking boot makes things under budget and last longer. So, below, I’m listing the brands and boots you can quickly resolve.

Best Resolable Hiking Boots

No.ImageNamePrice
1Skechers Men's High Rise Hiking Classic BootSkechers Men’s High Rise Hiking Classic BootsCheck for Men
Check for Women
2Timberland White Ledge Waterproof Resolable Hiking BootTimberland White Ledge Waterproof, Resolable Hiking BootCheck for Men
Check for Women
3Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Ii Resolable Hiking BootColumbia Newton Ridge Plus Ii Resolable Hiking BootCheck for Men
Check for Women

List of Resoleable Hiking Boots Brands

If you have hiking boots of the following brands, they can be resolved.

  1. Asolo
  2. Lowa
  3. Danner
  4. Meindl
  5. Scarpa
  6. Hanwag
  7. Zamberlan
  8. Timberland
  9. Keen
  10. Columbia 

List of All Resoleable Hiking Boots in the Market (Total 30)

Sr. No.ImageNameCheck
1Danner Men’s Mountain 600 4.5″ Hiking BootCheck
2Lowa Men’s Trekker Hiking BootCheck
3Asolo Mens Liquid GV MMCheck
4Lowa Men’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking BootCheck
5SCARPA Men’s Terra GTX Waterproof Gore-Tex BootsCheck
6Danner Men’s Mountain Light II BootCheck
7Asolo Men’s Falcon GV Hiking BootCheck
8Lowa Men’s Zephyr GTX Mid-Hiking BootCheck
9SCARPA Women’s Kailash LiteCheck
10Meindl Men’s GTXCheck
11Lowa Men’s Ranger III GTX Hiking BootCheck
12Asolo Men’s Landscape GV Hiking BootCheck
13Asolo Men’s Fugitive GTX Hiking BootCheck
14Asolo Greenwood Evo GV Gore-TEXCheck
15Asolo TPS 520 GV Boot – Men’sCheck
16Lowa Men’s Tibet GTX BootCheck
17Lowa Men’s Ticam II GTX Hiking BootCheck
18Lowa Explorer GTX MidCheck
19SCARPA Men’s R-Evolution GTX High-Rise Hiking BootsCheck
20Danner Mens AmericanCheck
21Asolo TPS 535 LTH V EVOCheck
22SCARPA Women’s Mescalito Trk Gore-Tex BootsCheck
23Lowa Men’s Hunter Goretex EVO Extreme Hiking BootCheck
24Zamberlan Men’s 1013 Leopard GTX Leather BootsCheck
25Mammut Trovat Guide High GTX BootCheck
26Zamberlan Womens Trail Lite EVO GTXCheck
27Merrell Men’s Wilderness Legend WaterproofCheck
28Timberland Men’s White Ledge Mid Waterproof Ankle BootCheck
29NORTIV 8 Men’s Ankle High Waterproof Hiking BootsCheck
30Kenetrek Mountain Extreme Non-Insulated Hiking BootCheck

How to Resole Hiking Boots?

The hiking boot with removable soles is best for maintaining maxim traction and overall performance for grip. Generally, you can only resole the boot with a double-stitched manufacturing design. The double stitches allow you to separate the outsole to add a new one.

It would take about 2 hours to resole the hiking boot if you do it for the first time. If the hiking boot is sewn, you will see threads. Otherwise, there will be glue for outsole joining. So if you want to resole this hiker’s boot, here is the simple procedure.

Material Needed

  • A ruler 
  • Work gloves
  • Painter’s tape 
  • Contact cement 
  • Permanent marker 
  • A section of tire-tread
  • Band Saw Rasp-style plane/ dove-tail saw
  • Box-knife or razor-sharp knife

Procedure

  • Carefully measure the boot sole that you want to replace. Ensure you have correctly measured (using millimeters) to ensure the best results.
  • Now cut the boot but with much careful manners. Use a bandsaw or a fine and sharp saw. If you have any problem cutting the sole, try it on an older boot or trace the piece with a marker for a balanced cut. You can also use the dove-tail saw/bandsaw for boot sole cutting.
  • After cutting the sole, clean the layer with dust and debris, if any. You can use acetone to remove the glue (if the hiking boot is glued). Note that if the boot is sewn, there should not be any cracks or tear; otherwise, you must also replace it.
  • Now, you need to choose a flat sole that you want to be replaced with the hiking boot (older) sole. For that, you can pick a piece of tire tread. Choose a quarter-inch wide piece, trace it out with your measurement (step 1), and cut it nice and slowly.
  • Apply the boot adhesive on both sides of the boot, the piece you have cut, and the outer sole for better attachment.
  • After the saw cutting, even out the edges so the rubber joining becomes reasonable and ensures it fits.
  • Now you should use sandpaper to roughen the sleek inside of the tire so that it can hold the grip. It will be best to hold the glued rubber more efficiently and give a better approach to adhesive.
  • When using contact cement, ensure you are in a ventilated area. Apply the glue on the sole and reapply if you need it. Please read the instructions on how to apply contact cement perfectly; each has its dedicated way.
  • Now join the rubber piece you cut and line it up on the sole. Trim the excess area if there is otherwise, you cannot make changes once the contact cement has adhered to the sole. Press the sole and clamp with the pressure to make the results unshakable!
  • This is it. For best results, you should leave the hiking boot for at least 24 hours so the glue works best.

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Tim Campbell

I am Tim. Getting the inherited hobby from my father when I was a child to the fully grown individual I always loved boots. I live in hilly areas and love to explore the world at heights. That's where my profound hobby of boots collection comes in. I have tried a lot of boots and now helping my community to do better when having fun in different conditions like hilly areas, work, or farming. In this very blog, I have covered some awesome reviews and information that you may get hard otherwise. All of my self-experience and expert advice I have incorporated in this blog.


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