Fixing hole in goretex boots

MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

My gear lever is a bit rough and has worn a small hole in my goretex alpinestars boots (pictures below) where it comes into contact with the lever.

I've managed to find myself a thin piece of leather which I'm going to fabric glue over the top of the hole later tonight. I've also ordered a new lever. Has anyone had anything like this before, and what did you do?

crazymotorbik... · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hey,

Ive never had problems with holes been worn in my bike boots. However my dads always putting holes in his work boots, and usually sends them off to the shoe menders. (They usually cut keys too) They put a new piece of leather on and stitch it on properly.

Hope that helps,
Shaun.

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Glue alone won't hold it for more than a week or two.

NSR-Rulez · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Karma :

Also if it has worn through to the Goretex lining, then make sure it is thoroughly dry before fixing it.

Goretex can leak, but only if worn down.

But other than that get it down to a shoe repair shop as said makes a better repair than a DIY job.
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MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

Yeah I'm starting to think a proper repair would be better. The goretex hasn't worn away, it's just down to it. Probably take it to a cobblers tomorrow.

Thanks Thumbs Up

NSR-Rulez · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Karma :

No probs, i work in an outdoor shop which sells a lot of Goretex boots and jackets, it may also be worthwhile checking to see if you can get it repaired under guarentee.

All Goretex boots, jackets come with a lifetime guarentee.

That may be another alternative for you.
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MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

Thanks, I'll look into that Thumbs Up

Do you have a rough idea how long I'd be without my boots if I went the guarantee route? I Don't know if I could afford to be without them for very long as they're my only pair of bike boots.

NSR-Rulez · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Karma :

Guarentee route will normally be between 3 days to a week roughly, All depends on delivery.

Normally through my store things are pretty quick when it comes to guarentee repairs.
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Past: 1985 Suzuki GS 125 + 2002 Honda NSR 125 R-2 + Ford Fusion
Present: Honda CBR 600 RR-5 + Suzuki SV650S-K4 + Mitsubishi FTO GPX