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I tried sanding them but it didn't do any good
In Response To: Hardened rubber soles on boat shoes ()
The rubber gets hard and doesn't grip any more. I don't think there is much you can do other than buy cheaper shoes and replace them more often. Some brands are worse than others.
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- Hardened rubber soles on boat shoes
- I tried sanding them but it didn't do any good
- I keep my racing shoes in a box or bag... maybe that helps.
- I have the same problem and I'm pissed ... Sebago "Marine Grip" ...
- Try Keens
- Happens to all rubber sole shoes
- Can't they be re-soled?
- Hey, it happens to erasers..
- I stopped buying boat shoes 30 years ago.
- Accept It
- Would clorox work? Similar to "Stickying" up tires for drag racing?
