RSS FeedRe: Dexter SST-8 Traction Soles
I was wondering if anyone was having issues with Dexter SST-8 traction soles and, if so, what can be done to help? I have had mine for about 2 months and I cannot keep the T3 sole in place. I am on the third one of these. They start to roll up a bit and then start coming loose around the toe area. By the time that I notice they will not fully re-attach it seems. As I said, now on the third one in less than two months. I ordered these from a supplier on the internet and that is where I get the replacement soles. However, I tried again last week and they are backordered. I have not been able to find a local supplier that has them in stock (Singapore) so I am getting a bit perturbed. In fact, right now, I have duct tape around the toe to keep the one that I have in place. I had the same problem with my new SST-8's. My sliding sole stayed perfectly in place, but the traction sole kept peeling back at the toe. After trying removing it and cleaning the velcro on the sole and shoe did not work, I super glued it into place around the perimeter of the toe. I have had to repeat this a couple of times to keep it in place. By the way, I am not too concerned about gluing it down. If it was my slide sole, that would defeat the purpose of having interchangeable soles, and I would be more concerned, but I don't expect to change the traction sole until it wears out. At that point, I can use an X-Acto knife to cut the part that is glued, and will probably have to re-glue the new sole anyway.