Good as new again

Asolo has always made its boots so that they can be repaired. So that the outsole, midsole and rubber rand can all be replaced. After a month-long spa cure in Italy, your Asolo hiking boots will be in shape for years more in the mountains.

Which boots can be repaired How the repair works What a repair costs Send boots for repair Proper boot care

When it's time for a repair

A worn-down outsole with a vanishing tread is a signal you can't miss. But hardening or crumbling of the midsole material is also a reason to get a repair. It points to hydrolysis of the polyurethane, which means your sole could soon fall off entirely – in the middle of a trek, say.

So with boots that have a polyurethane (PU) midsole, it's a good idea to have the soles replaced as a precaution after 6 years of use. We recommend it.

Which Asolos can still be repaired?

The uppers of boots sent in for repair must be in good condition – the leather must not have hardened and the fabric must not be fraying or torn. Likewise, the inner lining must not be damaged – the heel and toe are where it most often wears through.

How the repair works

When we send your Asolo boots for repair directly to the manufacturer in Italy, they'll come back to you repaired within 4–6 weeks: with a new outsole, midsole, rubber rand, laces and insole, a cleaned upper and repaired seams. This is what the whole repair process looks like:

1

The sole and rand are stripped off

The boots are put on a last and placed in a heating machine, where the rubber softens and is easier to remove. Outsole, midsole and rubber rand – all of it has to come off.

2

Residue is removed

Leftover glue and other material are peeled off bit by bit, and the bottom and toe of the boots are sanded. At the same time, they check whether all the seams are sound and repair any damaged ones.

3

The rand is glued on

A thin strip of tape is applied to the boots so that the glue doesn't get where it shouldn't when it's spread on the leather. Glue is also applied to the back of the rubber rand, and both are left to dry. The glue is then activated in a heating machine and the rand is bonded to the boots.

4

The sole is glued on

Tape goes around the boots again to protect them from glue stains. Once applied, the glue is left to dry and activated in the heating machine. To make the sole bond perfectly with the boots, they then go into a cooling machine.

5

The upper is cleaned

In the final stage, the uppers are treated and cleaned in a special machine. A new insole goes into the boots and new laces are threaded in. And that's it.

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How much an Asolo boot repair costs

2 400 Kč at the manufacturer in Italy

(new outsole, rand, insole and laces, seam repair)

The manufacturer itself will replace the outsole, midsole and rubber rand with original parts made to fit your boots exactly. They'll also clean the upper and repair the seams, and you'll get a new insole and laces.

The repair takes 4–6 weeks. The repair comes with a 12-month warranty.

Repairs for the Alpine range cost 2 900 Kč.

1 800 Kč in the Czech Republic

(outsole replacement only)

A trusted shoe workshop will replace only the outsole, with a Vibram Duo Radiant featuring MegaGrip technology and EVA cushioning.

The repair takes about 2 weeks. The repair comes with a 12-month warranty.

Unfortunately, the Fugitive, Drifter, Cerium and Stynger models and all low-cut Asolo shoes cannot be repaired in Czechia.

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What you need to do

If your Asolo boots are eligible for repair (see Which boots can still be repaired?), take photos of their overall condition and close-ups of the damage, and fill in the form. Once we confirm that we'll accept the boots for repair, you can send them clean to the address below. We'll then send the repaired boots back to you cash on delivery.

We repair Asolo boots only. Boots not eligible for repair will be sent back.

SPORT prima spol. s r.o.
Legionářů 3084/36
695 01 Hodonín
Tel: +420 602 740 203

Make your boots last longer

With the right care. Moisture, mud, sharp rocks, sunlight, all-day hikes, rock scrambling, a heavy pack on your back – all of it leaves its mark on your boots. Give them a little help and they'll keep going for several years longer.

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Boots from a family of shoemakers

An honest shoemaker makes you boots that last. Boots whose seams won't give way in the middle of a two-week trek. An honest shoemaker will even repair your boots after years of wear and get them ready for more years of adventure. And such shoemakers really do exist – in the Italian Zanatta family.

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