Nike Quest outsole problems

[andrew0790 0]

Hey guys first post here,

Anyway I've got a set of old Nike Quests that I love. Problem is the plastic outsole is cracking and a chunk came out of the back this past week. I just bought a house so unfortunately new skates aren't in the budget right now. Is this something I could fill with epoxy to get the skates to last me until I can afford a new pair?

Thanks

[Monty22 821]

Looks like they are dry rotted / brittle from age. The crack across the arch makes those irreparable.  

[andrew0790 0]

That's what I was afraid of. My wife is going to be ecstatic when I tell her I need new skates 🙃

[start_today 757]

Percentage-wise, what’s another $400 on top of a new house?  Count it as part of the moving costs. 

New skates are less expensive than ankle surgery if you break your leg using a skate that is falling apart, and the long term health benefits of exercise from hockey are immeasurable. Honestly, I don’t know if you can afford to not get new skates. 

[Sprungdownunder 18]

I came across the same problem , the outsole on my old Nike’s just crumbled away.Once it starts the whole lot will just chip away definitely not repairable.

[stick9 881]

You can find some deals on eBay and Sideline. Gotta know what you need though. 

[Giltis 116]

What size do you wear and where are you located?

[andrew0790 0]

On 2/24/2020 at 9:22 AM, Giltis said:

What size do you wear and where are you located?

The Nike's are a size 11D. I live in Maine. This weekend I'm heading to have my feet properly sized for current Bauer and CCM skates since I hear they fit a bit differently

[andrew0790 0]

On 2/23/2020 at 4:03 PM, start_today said:

Percentage-wise, what’s another $400 on top of a new house?  Count it as part of the moving costs. 

New skates are less expensive than ankle surgery if you break your leg using a skate that is falling apart, and the long term health benefits of exercise from hockey are immeasurable. Honestly, I don’t know if you can afford to not get new skates. 

I agree, you've just never met my wife 😂

Once I'm graduated and start shipping out my plan is to save a little and then get a set of True made for me

[Giltis 116]

On 2/26/2020 at 9:24 AM, andrew0790 said:

The Nike's are a size 11D. I live in Maine. This weekend I'm heading to have my feet properly sized for current Bauer and CCM skates since I hear they fit a bit differently

Ah that's too bad, I would have sent you an older pair if your sizing was close and lived in Canada, unfortunately shipping is quite a bit going across the boarder.

[andrew0790 0]

On 2/28/2020 at 9:58 AM, Giltis said:

Ah that's too bad, I would have sent you an older pair if your sizing was close and lived in Canada, unfortunately shipping is quite a bit going across the boarder.

Not a problem! I appreciate the thought!