Resoling Grips: Vibram vs the Budget Soles

When you resole a boot, the new sole makes all the difference. A premium grip lasts longer and holds better on wet rock than the budget options a cobbler might offer.

Know what you are paying for.

• Vibram soles grip wet rock and hardpack reliably
• Budget soles wear faster and slip on smooth stone
• A deep lug pattern bites loose dirt and mud
• Softer compounds grip better but wear quicker

Spend a little more on the resole and get a boot that grips like new. The sole is the only part of the boot that touches the mountain.

Ask the cobbler to show you the sole options side by side. Seeing the tread depth in person makes the premium choice an easy one.