Blundstone Resoles and Rebuilds

Pair of tan moccasin-style work boots with black soles, shown from three angles: top, side, and bottom, on a splattered work surface in a workshop.
Classic: EVA Gumlite w/ Stowe

VIBRAM STOWE

Close-up of the sole of a pair of black shoe or boot with a textured tread pattern, placed on a wooden surface with a display of green gourds in the background.
Black leather ankle boot with elastic side panel, high sole, and pull tab at back, placed on a red surface in front of wooden shelves with multiple, similar shoes in the background.

VIBRAM STOCKBRIDGE

A close-up view of the sole of a brown leather Birkenstock sandal, showing the brand logo and design patterns, resting on a speckled wooden surface with green produce on wooden shelves in the background.
Close-up of the sole of a black shoe with a rugged tread, laying on a wooden surface. Green zucchinis on wooden shelves are blurred in the background.

VIBRAM RAIN (#132)

Close-up of the sole of a black Vibram hiking shoe or boot, with deep tread patterns, on a wooden surface inside a store with shelves of green zucchini in the background.
The sole of a black hiking boot showing a Vibram rubber sole with a textured tread pattern, resting on a splattered work table. In the background, wooden shelving displays green objects, possibly gardening or outdoor equipment.
Close-up of the sole of a rugged brown and black outdoor shoe with a yellow Vibram logo, placed on a painted wooden surface inside a store with wooden shelves and green produce in the background.
Close-up of the sole of a black Vibram shoe, with a yellow Vibram logo, resting on a wooden surface with a rustic, splattered pattern. In the background, a wooden rack with green squash or gourds displayed on it.
Close-up of the sole of a hiking boot with a yellow Vibram logo, positioned in the foreground, with a wooden shoe rack holding green, blue, and white insoles behind it.
Close-up of a black leather Chelsea boot on a rustic, paint-splattered table in a shoe store, with wooden shelves of green, beige, and blue shoes in the background.

LEATHER WELTS W/ STOWE

Black leather work boots with rugged soles on a painted workbench, with shoe molds on shelves in the background.

VIBRAM BIFIDA

A black leather ankle boot with a thick, ridged sole on display, with wooden shelves and other shoes in the background.
A black leather work boot displayed on a painted surface with wooden shelves and green vegetable shapes in the background.
A single black leather Iron Ranger work boot on a worn wooden surface inside a shoe store, with wooden shelves holding green and blue shoes and a window in the background.

VIBRAM LONGHAUL

A tan work boot with black elastic side panels and a rugged black sole, placed on a wooden surface in a store display. Behind, there are wooden shelves with green shoes and a window showing outside buildings.

VIBRAM CUBE

A worn leather boot with a thick rubber sole, displayed on a　table in a shoe store with green shoe lasts and a window in the background.

VIBRAM FOURA

Black leather hiking boot with a rugged sole displayed on a round, speckled wooden surface, with wooden shelves of green shoe trees and a window in the background.

VIBRAM LITEWOLF

Resoling Blundstones in Vancouver for over 30 years, we know how to do it right, the first time.

The Quick Cobbler is the only shoe repair shop in Vancouver resoling Blundstone Boots successfully. We work in tandem with The Australian Boot Company for all of their warranty needs, and have over 30 years of experience rebuilding, customizing, and upgrading Blundstone Boots!

We carefully remove the old, worn out sole (cleaning, sanding, and pre-treating the boots) before using a special “last” (shoe form) to ensure your boots still fit like before. We use a special adhesive and a custom-built press to cement your new welts, midsoles, and soles onto the boots. Some of the Upgraded Options listed below also include stitching directly onto the boot!

 

We offer a wide variety of different rebuild options with different Vibram soles especially suited for Blundstone boots, depending on the use, wear, and condition of your boots.

Classic: EVA Gumlite

In this option, we rebuild the boots using an EVA welt. This mimics the original look and feel, providing a light and flexible welt and base to then install a new Vibram sole!

The Vibram soles that work best with this are the Vibram STOWE (lightweight, flexible, shock absorbent, with Vibrams classic Hiker Tread), the Vibram STOCKBRIDGE (same compound as the Stowe, but with a more dressy look) and even the Vibram BOLOGNA or LIVERPOOL (thinnest and dressiest Gumlite sole option) soles.

Classic: Bifida Cup Sole

The Vibram “Bifida” soles are also an excellent resole option. This sole is a Vibram CUPSOLE. It incorporates the “welted” area into a cup that has the tread on it already. The bottom tread of the “Bifida” soles is quite aggressive and is made of a much stronger and more durable rubber compound than the original Blundstone Soles. Youll find that in addition to the improved durability, these are also significantly grippier and more stable. These are definitely a little heavier and harder than the original Blundstone soles however. This is a great option for hiking, work boots, and overall heavy wearing boots!

 

The Rain Package

Rebuilt using stronger welts (rubber), strengthened with a internally stitched Rubber Midsole, and topped off with your choice of extremely durable Vibram soles.These will certainly add some weight, but they will last a lot longer than the original Blundstone soles.

 

The Arctic Package

Rebuilt using the stronger Rubber Welts and a stitched Midsole (like the Rain Package), but this time the soles that are installed are either the Vibram Arctic Grip Lugged sole (small bits of diamond are imbedded within the sole to help grip on Ice – these soles are particularly great in dry and icy conditions), or the Vibram Fire and Ice #132 soles (great in both extremes of temperature – HOT and COLD).

 

The Long Haul Package

Rebuilt using either an EVA Welt (for weight reduction and increased flexibility) or the Rubber Welts (for durability), this package uses a special sole (The Vibram Long Haul) that incorporates the comfort and weight reduction of a Gumlite compound but with a really tough Rubber Heel for added durability.

 

The Upgraded Cupsoles

There are two options for upgraded Cupsoles. Like the Bifida sole, we can use this style of sole to replace the welt, midsole, and sole area in one shot. These upgraded options incorporate both durability and comfort with dual layer material. A soft and comfortable wall/midsole and then a tough and durable tread to be worn.

The two upgraded Cupsoles are the Vibram 122P Foura and the Vibram 130P Cube soles.

Please see the pictures below to get an idea of how the finished re-sole will look. Cleaning, Polishing, and Conditioning is included with your repair, or we can leave your boots “weathered” if that is your preference. Just let us know.

And Other Blundstone Rebuilds!

We perferm countless rebuilds on Blundstones every week. If you have a specific idea for a rebuild youd like see done to your boots give us a shout!

To get a good idea of which sole is most appropriate, please send us an email with pictures of your boots or come by the store so we can show you the options in person. Please specify a first- and second choice of sole option. Sometimes some sole options may not be a perfect fit. We will know this once the original soles have been removed off the boots and it is good to have a second option. Just in case...

Of course, we can take care of any other repairs your Blunnies may need such as: sewing, patching, new pull tabs or new elastic gussets!