Lowa boots failure

[Harvestman]

Last week I did a trip into the Black Mountains, in some of the coldest weather I have hiked in. I suffered a failure of a metal eyelet on my Lowa boots, presumably due to cold.

This particular make of boots (a non-goretex one) is a discontinued line, so I have to look at repairs instead.

Any recommendations?

 

[Brynglas]

I've used Lancashire Sports Repairs for a rucksack recently. They did a very good job. I know that they repair boots as well so they may be worth a try.

 

[Marmite]

LSR are pretty good and do a pro job but may not be the cheapest
http://www.lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk

Ahh beaten to it

 

[Imagedude]

Remove the broken half of the eyelet but leave the riveted part in place. Thread some 2mm or 3mm cord through the remaining part of the eyelet and tie off in a short loop.

 

[Harvestman]

Remove the broken half of the eyelet but leave the riveted part in place. Thread some 2mm or 3mm cord through the remaining part of the eyelet and tie off in a short loop.

That would work, though I will look at a proper repair too.

By the way, the boots are not as neglected as the picture makes them look. The shot is a close-up which magnifies the superficial marks on the leather, and they have been drying gently after last week's trip. They will be fully cleaned and proofed etc tomorrow.

 

[redbranchwarrior]

Which model of lowa are they?

 

[Imagedude]

Or just replace the broken bit with a small split keyring.

 

[Rabid]

Approach Lowa they might be able to help.

 

[Harvestman]

Which model of lowa are they?

Now that's a good question. I wonder if I still have the box that they came in...

 

[Filterhoose]

http://www.bootrepaircompany.co.uk

I had to get my Lowa Mountain GTX resoled. I came across the company above after lots of searching and a huge range in prices.

Genuine vibram soles fitted £45 + pp

What a great service.

You pay the DPD pp.
The boot repair co send you a DPD bag
You call them and they arrange pickup of your boots
A few days later DPD delivery resoled boots.

Not only resoled but polished and replete with new laces and a boot bag.


Highly recommend it. I was quoted upwards of £85 and a similar £45 for non vibram soles.


Windy frae The Filterhoose.

I post this a while back.


Windy

 

[Harvestman]

I post this a while back.


Windy

Nice one. Thanks.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Now that's a good question. I wonder if I still have the box that they came in...

if the repair option doesn't turn out to be viable, Lowa still make non goretex boots - possibly they have changed the name of the model since you bought yours? The current german mountain boot style (if that is what yours are), with no goretex lining is called the Patrol boot: http://www.patrolstore.com/Lowa-Boots-Patrol-p-613.html or the 'Supercamp': http://www.copshopuk.com/lowa-super-camp-boot?gclid=CKe5wsfnscMCFcSWtAod2y4ARg

 

[widu13]

That is a simple repair for any real cobbler, even the high street offerings should be able to fix that pending availability of parts. The boot repair company are good but sending to them should be a last resort dues to costs.

 

[oetzi]

Thats a bog-standard rivet with a fancy-looking eyelet. Easily repaired by a craftsman, if you do not mind that the replaced part will look a bit different.

 

[MarkN]

A similar thing happened to my Meidl Desert boots. An eye popped out while doing the laces up. I took them to my local shop, they sent them to Meindl and two weeks later I received a brand new pair of boots. Great service. I would hope that Lowa would offer you a similar service.