Fixing Sole of Boots from Accident?

Question

Hi, I'm a skater. Today, I was involved in a skating accident. I was on the entry to the spin while a friend was doing backwards crossover. We didn't know we're so close and the end of the blades kicked my left skate. She fell and I skidded across the ice. I thought she kicked my blade but I couldn't see any nicks. Later, I saw this "gorge/notch" on the outer sole. It's about a 3/4 inch long, relatively deep at the heel of the sole. It looks quite bad. This is the fifth time I'm wearing my Klingbeils. I cannot send it back to Klingbeil Shoe Labs because I live in Singapore.

How do I fix that, whether for cosmetics/structural purposes? If I can't fix that, how can I stop water from permeating? Is there a way to stop getting the soles dinged so badly?

Answer 1

It also couldn't hurt to take some pictures and email them to Don Klingbeil for advice.  Even if you can't send them to the factory, they would be able to advise you on the best course to preserve them now.  

Wow, I feel for you, brand new skates.  I'm so sorry to hear it!  I'm glad you're both okay.

Answer 2

Unfortunately skates get dinged and beat up fairly badly. You can get some caulking that is colored similar to your skates, and fill the ding with it or you can buy some of the heel and sole enamel or sno seal so you can finish the seal so water won't leak into the sole.

Answer 3

Ouch!.

Hope your ok..

Sorry to hear about that :(

If the boots are left wet for too long, or poorly maintained, the heel can come away from the sole, and once again that is the end of the boots.moisture has attacked the insole of the boot, causing it to soften. This has allowed the screws to pull through the insole material, so the sole is no longer secured to the boot. This is a common problem for high level skaters, who skate for several hours most days of the week. The skates never have time to dry out, and splitting at the toe or the heel is virtually inevitable over time, particularly considering the stresses a skilled skater will put the boot under!

But You can get some caulk and fill where the damage Is And leave to harden completly

Good Luck =] xx