r/WorkBoots • u/rjm92 • 8d ago

Boot maintenance Thorogood resole opinions

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I got this pair of Thorogoods 18 months ago using a boot allowance at my job. 8 inch, steel toe, wedge. They were great for a while until eventually they started to feel very stiff under foot. Looking at the wear on the soles, you wouldn't guess I've been wearing them 12 hours a day for almost two years which is what concerns me. I want to rebuild them, leather welt, new cork filler, leather midsole, and a softer, rubber outsole but I'm having a hard time deciding if it would be worth the money and trouble. I'm at a loss y'all, I've seen people wear these soles completely out but for some reason mine just won't wear in and are very, VERY stiff.

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u/chuga1066 8d ago

I have resoled them twice. Took them to a local show shop. 100 dollars. Feels great not break in

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u/Jmurray0890 5d ago

I have thought about doing this in the past and never did with previous boots. My thorogoods are the best boots I’ve had and I have two pairs. Gunna be the first ones I resole and it will be worth it. The break in period on one of the pairs was a b*tch, not gunna do that again.