A sneak peek at how LOWA repairs and reconditions a backpacking boot

Boots in LOWA’s Backpacking and Trekking, classic construction collections can be re-soled and repaired, so you can keep your beloved boots going for many more years!
The boots are sent to our factory in Germany where they were originally produced. In addition to resoling the boot, LOWA will provide new footbeds, new shoelaces, and recondition the leather. LOWA will also inspect the boots and repair stitching, hooks, eyelets and the heel lining, if needed. Find out more information from the LOWA distributor in your country. (If you're in the USA, please visit www.lowaboots.... for details.)

[@steveaustin9386]

I've had my Combat GTX for nine years now and they've just been sent back for their second re soleing.

[@mickflood]

Where do you send them as I've lost a sole recently and need help please,thank u

[@kenc8945]

Got many of my pairs restored from the same Lowa factory in Jetzendorf near Munich... beautiful work they do ... Love Lowa!

[@temujinadonijah6365]

I do not own a pair but this video really brought a smile to my face making me consider the brand

[@BEUSA42]

I am impressed Respect for these guys

[@mikethemoomin8604]

I bought a pair over 12 years ago. I wore it everyday for the first 6 years. I re-sole it once and it is still good as new!

[@valgo8128]

Do you put shoe cream on them?

[@mikethemoomin8604]

@@valgo8128 I put mink oil on mine for water proofing. I did put leather cream on them from time to time when they squeak.

[@LisaBLight]

I'm so grateful my Lowa, Terrano boots, bought almost 15 yrs ago can get resoled. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my hiking boots, leather inside and out, all sewn ... the latest boots on the market are not as good quality as this model. I don't think I'll ever give these up. I'll just get the soles replaced every 10 yrs hihihi as long as the leather is still intact of course haha

[@andrewpaulson2877]

I love people who love their work

[@Tem-g8s]

Super!!!!!

[@namelastname2449]

Love it!

[@teejay3272]

Well done.

[@sbellosa]

can't wait 'till mine need a repair!

[@JQuito1070]

I live in US and own a pair, sole needs replacement; anybody has info where I can have resole ?

[@xfire119]

Hi, I need a little help. Where can I wear my boots again in Europe? On the Lowa site, you cannot only select USA.

[@हिम्चुलि]

Where is your repair center

[@aaron1719]

Love lowa, found this video after discovering that they do not re sole their renegade line of boots! A 300$ leather boot that cannot be resoled :( Lol. Sad but love the brand.

[@teejay3272]

If you're in the U.S., the cobbler Dave Page works on Lowa.

[@littlegoobie]

any idea how much for a re-sole? I wish there was a good fix for blown out toe boxes, that's my usual problem long before anything else is a problem

[@mountainmantararua8824]

@@littlegoobie In NZ it cost $250

[@mountainmantararua8824]

My Tibets wore out after 2 years. That's approx 67 hikes a year (always in the mountains) Cheers from NZ

[@Leksuttaja149]

littlegoobie i dontn know US prices probably somewhere between 100-200. just find a cobböer near you and they probably can fix it

[@binary-tubes]

In LOWA Europe they explain, "... that is normal, that the sole after a few years dissolves. Crumbles apart". There was neither an offer of a new soling nor was interested in finding another solution. Therefore never again LOWA.

[@ant_clem]

I don't know which model you own, but the soles can't be changed on every models. On cheaper models like the renegade, the soles are directly injected directly onto the boot, which make a really solid bound for cheap. The downside with that process is that the midsole is ''fused'' with the boot and can't be taken off easily. On higher end models like the tibet and other backpacking and mountaineering boots the midsole is cemented (glued) and can be easily removed by heating the glue (as you can see in the video). Also, it's normal that the PU midsole start to crumble after a couple of years if the boots aren't worn often or if their stored in a humid place. Humidity will be absorbed by the PU and will build up which will degrade it in the long term. Wearing the boots often help to ''pomp out'' the humidity from the midsole and keep it from degrading. Try asking a local shoe repair store to do the resoling, they might be able to do something about it, even tho it's harder to resole an injected sole, I've heard it was doable. Best of luck!

[@panagiotiskatemis961]

Same problem with my meindl Island broke down in first 6 months they told me that is my fault from the greek dealers and i pay to a local shoestore to resole

[@Leksuttaja149]

antoine clément it can be taken off, but big companies do not want to bother with it, because it takes abit of effort. but its 100% doable

[@Leksuttaja149]

most hiking boots use polyurethane mid soles which when reacting with moisture eventually crumble. Look for hiking boots which have an EVA midsole since that doesnt happen to it. alot of cobblers prefer using EVA when resoling so thst would help the shoes last longer

[@QnA22]

My sole lasted almost 13 years. I wrote it about 90 days a year in varying conditions. Desert, tropics, mountains, etc. Always took good care of it. One day the front of the sole tore away from the leather. The rubber of the vibram monowrap was getting a bit harder, profile was almost gone, but i was still happy with using them for long drives and easy walks.

[@QnA22]

Ouch, i just threw away my pair after the sole ripped apart....next time

[@geoffcresswell4815]

the old style military boots lowa made was the best boots i ever wore . these new range of boots are nothing in comparison . i own the hunter and mountain gtx . complete let down 500 pounds spent to only get wet feet . these boots are great if you only wear them on a day walk . i would not advise walking in wet grass or rain more than a couple of hours .

[@waldemargazda3976]

Bardzo dobre buty niestety nie stac mnie

[@johnathanfeldman4640]

Just threw my second pair away after the first pair broke apart after wearing them less than ten times renegade gtx soles disintegrated so thought I’d give them another try. Bought a pair a month ago Jan 9th to be exact. Yesterday the trash man took them away after the soles were falling apart again after wearing them about ten times. Never again it’s amazing a company can Mfg a shoe that breaks down that fast. Walmart sells a better product for the money.

[@Siesingen]

It's for free?😁

[@s.eidsmo3240]

Nice advertisement. BUT Lowa boots are poor quality! I have a pair of Lowa hiking boots, and last week while hiking in Norway the soles of both boots started to fall off within 15 minutes of each other. At the end the soles were only attached at the tip of the boot. The problem is apparently caused by a natural degradation of the polyurethane material that is used in the midlayer of the boot. So by using an inapropriate material (for hiking once or twice a year which many people do) Lowa are purposefully building in degradation in their product. And they will NOT repair or replace your boots, only sell you new ones. Do yourself a favour and find a serious boot manufacturer. I'll newer buy Lowa again.