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paganman
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Alpinestars boots repair?

#1 Post by paganman » Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:28 pm

Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get a pair of zips replaced on my SMX 4 waterproof boots? They've done around 60k and have never leaked, and still have bags of life left in them, but the teeth on one of the zips has worn out?
Being from Yorkshire, and not keen to spend Falco modification money on another pair of winter boots, I really don't want to throw these out because of a zip. (I have been using a bungee wrapped round them when it rains, but recently collegues accused me of being wurzel gummidge!)
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#2 Post by k1w1boy » Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:53 pm

...no idea where to get them fixed, but have to say I have the same boots, my 2nd pair of Alpinestars, and I find the zips on them flimsy. Previous pair(SMX-R) lasted me about 2 years before the soles started flapping, and the zip came away inside the first 6 months. Likewise my SMX 4 - 9 months this time. Haven't gone to the length of using a bungee - just pull the velcro right over. Like having the white star on my ankle and am admittedly hooked on the 'coolfactor' of the brand, but crap zips on £150+ boots is a bit, well, crap. :smt012
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#3 Post by Samray » Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:56 pm

No idea where, but pmsl @ "Wurzel".
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#4 Post by wavey » Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:49 pm

Cobblers :smt002

Or, a friend of a friend of a friend went to these guys in chesterfield a few years ago http://www.feetfirst.resoles.co.uk/shoe ... repair.php
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#5 Post by Falken » Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:42 pm

:smt001

Hi Paganman
I've just been down to FeetFirst and spoken to the guy there.
Unfortunately he can't get hold of the zips now so would be unable to repair your boots.
Says he's tried different zip manufacturers but no-one does what he wants.

Sorry, looks like a new pair is needed.
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#6 Post by Firestarter » Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:29 pm

Have you tried contacting Alpinestars (or their UK distributor) - they may be able to suggest something
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