We owe the current success of Runners’ lab in large part to our specialized workshop. Our experts are true craftsmen in customizing and personalizing shoes.
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In our workshop, we go far to make you feel comfortable on your feet.
Improving comfort.
Compensating for orthopedic deficiencies.
Adjustments to shoes serve both to improve comfort and to address orthopedic deficiencies.
For example, clients with a leg length discrepancy are helped by raising the shoe. Our technicians can also transform a cushioned, stable running shoe into a valuable spike. In our workshop, we go far to make you feel comfortable on your feet.
Our technicians are experts in their craft. They have mastered just about every possible adjustment to shoes.
The possible shoe modifications are endless
Converting (competition) shoes to spikes
Training a lot on hard spikes can result in injuries. A (competition) running shoe provides more support and cushioning. We can convert it to a spike. To do this, the rubber outsole on the forefoot is removed and replaced with a spike plate. This fitting is possible on both new and used (still solid) running shoes. Read all about it here.
Vulcanization of throwing spikes
Is the rubber on your throwing spikes starting to wear out? This can be solved by vulcanization. This creates a new layer of rubber on the spike.
Adding velcro closures
If lacing is not the best option for you, we can add velcro closures. The number of closures is done by mutual agreement and also depends on the technical possibilities. (Not all shoes allow velcro placement).
Installation of leather tips
Friction from the toes can damage the upper (mesh) of the running shoe. A leather tip prevents further tearing.
Installation of leather contrefort
In running shoes, we regularly see damage on the inside of the heel cap. If wear causes irritation or friction, this can be remedied by lining the heel cap on the inside with leather.
Installation of unwinding bar in shoes
In cases of a stiffened big-toe joint (Hallux Rigidus) or reduced mobility of the ankle joint, a wrap-around bar in the shoe can provide better settlement. The unwinding bar is placed in the midsole of the shoe. This makes the sole slightly convex, which makes unrolling easier.
In exceptional cases, due to composition of the sole or use of materials, placement of an unwinding bar is technically not possible.
(Partial) removal of heel cap
With lump formation at the back of the heel bone (Haglund exostosis), a firm heel cap can cause irritation. To reduce pressure and friction pain, part of the (hard) heel cap can be removed (cut away).
Increases in shoes
This is adjusting shoes for leg length discrepancy and is possible with most shoes*. To do this, the shoe is expertly cut in the midsole, raised with EVA and glued back. Cutting open does not negatively affect the shoe.
*In exceptional cases, due to composition of the sole or use of materials, an elevation is technically not possible.
Renew wear sole
Running and hiking shoes can show wear on the outsole – also called a wear sole. If the cushioning of the midsole is still sufficient, we can extend the life of your shoes by replacing some or all of the wear outsole.
stretching shoes
Schoenen oprekken kan van toepassing zijn wanneer ze net dat tikkeltje te klein zijn. Door ze op ‘de rek’ te zetten, kan je het bovenwerk laten uitzetten en tot een halve maat winnen. Deze toepassing kan ook handig zijn als je ene voet net iets groter (of breder) is dan de andere. We kunnen ook heel specifiek te werk gaan bij bijvoorbeeld halux valgus en het bovenwerk op de desbetreffende plaats oprekken. Opgelet: bij sommige modellen of materialen is dit niet mogelijk.
repairing lace holes
In our atelier, we can easily repair torn lace holes so that you no longer have any problems tying your laces.
