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yogaclimber
Sep 3, 2007, 9:47 PM
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I just bought some new shoes recently,my last pair I really didn't take care of them well.This pair id like to keep a little longer like keeping the rubber sticky ,clean etc,any tips out there so i dont grind the rubber off,or have pebble collection on the bottom of my shoe!
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coastal_climber
Sep 3, 2007, 11:17 PM
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I use a damp rag, and Mad Rocks sells a shoe cleaning pad.
>Cam
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rhythm164
Sep 3, 2007, 11:25 PM
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"shoe cleaning pad"? come the fuck on. Just make sure there isn't goop/sap/poo/what-have-you on the rubber and that the uppers are also generally crap-free and you'll be fine. If I'm trying a harder route and feel I need a little extra stick, I spit on the toe, rub the crud off with the heel of my hand, scrub with a bandana, and I feel a measurable difference. "shoe cleaning pad" jesus..., although I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering the myriad other shit Mad Rock produces...
(This post was edited by rhythm164 on Sep 3, 2007, 11:29 PM)
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sthcrag510
Sep 3, 2007, 11:40 PM
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In reply to: I use a damp rag, and Mad Rocks sells a shoe cleaning pad.
I second the damp rag. It seems to work well
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rock_fencer
Sep 4, 2007, 12:24 AM
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didnt think of this until i read this thread but those rubbing alcohol wipes (the little square ones) would put a fresh coat of rubber on.
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gblauer
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Sep 4, 2007, 12:32 AM
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I throw my shoes in the washing machine...but my shoes are synthetic not leather.
They come out like new.
(don't dry them in the dryer, just put them on the floor in front of a fan.)
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secretninja
Sep 4, 2007, 12:40 AM
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I think those are for keeping your shoes from getting dirt/dust/mud/poo/whatever in the first place...
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rhythm164
Sep 4, 2007, 1:43 AM
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coastal_climber wrote: rhythm164 wrote: "shoe cleaning pad"? come the fuck on. Just make sure there isn't goop/sap/poo/what-have-you on the rubber and that the uppers are also generally crap-free and you'll be fine. If I'm trying a harder route and feel I need a little extra stick, I spit on the toe, rub the crud off with the heel of my hand, scrub with a bandana, and I feel a measurable difference. "shoe cleaning pad" jesus..., although I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering the myriad other shit Mad Rock produces...  http://www.mec.ca/...;bmUID=1188865734266 >Cam
The Mad Rock Doormat, free with your subscription to Urban Climber magazine...
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caughtinside
Sep 4, 2007, 1:44 AM
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To clean the rubber of your shoe before a climb, wipe it on your calf. Doesn't matter if you have pants or shorts on.
To clean the whole thing, I haven't been brave enough to throw mine in the washing machine. I put them in the shower and stomp on them like I"m crushing grapes. Good fun.
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coastal_climber
Sep 4, 2007, 1:50 AM
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rhythm164 wrote: coastal_climber wrote: rhythm164 wrote: "shoe cleaning pad"? come the fuck on. Just make sure there isn't goop/sap/poo/what-have-you on the rubber and that the uppers are also generally crap-free and you'll be fine. If I'm trying a harder route and feel I need a little extra stick, I spit on the toe, rub the crud off with the heel of my hand, scrub with a bandana, and I feel a measurable difference. "shoe cleaning pad" jesus..., although I guess I shouldn't be surprised considering the myriad other shit Mad Rock produces... >Cam The Mad Rock Doormat, free with your subscription to Urban Climber magazine...
I know what I want
>Cam
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the_leech
Sep 4, 2007, 2:14 AM
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yogaclimber wrote: How to clean your shoe's
Finish your sentence, man!
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climbsomething
Sep 4, 2007, 2:21 AM
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caughtinside wrote: To clean the whole thing, I haven't been brave enough to throw mine in the washing machine. I put them in the shower and stomp on them like I"m crushing grapes. Good fun.
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martinheynert
Sep 4, 2007, 8:04 AM
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First step:
With a dry brush, remove dust, chalk etc. from the upper.
Second step:
With warm (not hot!) water, clean the rubber sole. Take care not to soak the upper. Use a hard, synthetic brush and brush firmly over the sole. Remove the solved particles under the runnig water. Reply this procedure some times.
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you can consider to grind an older sole with a very hard steel or brass brush. Brush firmly and remove the solved fine rubber dust under runnign water.
For sport climbs in the nature, use a small carpet. Best is synthetic floor (carpet floor) with long floor, used for bathrooms. Such carpet can be given in the washing mashine frequently.
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studclimber
Sep 6, 2007, 3:29 AM
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take a wire brush, and give the rubber a quick scrub with it. this'll expose a new, sticky layer of rubber.
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mturner
Sep 6, 2007, 3:11 PM
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<----just took two pairs of evolvs out of the washing machine....good to go!
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campo
Sep 6, 2007, 7:40 PM
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Am I the only one who uses rubbing alcohol to rub down their shoes once a week?
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shanz
Sep 6, 2007, 7:59 PM
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campo wrote: Am I the only one who uses rubbing alcohol to rub down their shoes once a week?
i do bout once a month -- but if thats too much anyone who is confused i can clean them for you along with trad gear just pm me for the details and dont worry i dont need your return address
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