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| 791.1 | WD-40 WORKS | COMET::DVORAK | | Wed Oct 11 1989 10:47 | 5 |
| Whenever I replace spikes I squirt some WD-40 into the hole or on the
spike threads. This prevents rust which causes the spikes 'growing'
to the mounting. So I do the same thing with new shoes-remove all the
spikes and WD-40 them.
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| 791.2 | | LEVERS::LENEHAN | | Wed Oct 11 1989 17:21 | 4 |
| Reply .1
Thanks for the info... The WD-40 will more than likely keep
an oily base longer than the vaseline.
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| 791.3 | | HARLEY::DAVE | | Thu Oct 12 1989 11:02 | 8 |
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When type of Etonics did you buy?
I bought a pair of stablizers and don't want
or need that problem.
They are good shoes, but sure cost a lot.
To much to have that problem.
Dave
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| 791.4 | Remove often.... | NETWRK::GSMITH | I need two of everything | Thu Oct 12 1989 13:17 | 13 |
| I had the same problem. I did use WD40, but I probably waited too
long to replace the spikes. My shoes are several years old, so I
am not too upset at having to get a new pair. I will but Etonics
again, great show, light, waterproof (the leather ones).
I suggest removing the spikes often, maybe once a month, and putting
more grease, WD40, or whatever. This should keep them from freezing
and making it impossible to remove them. I have about 7 spikes which
I cannoy remove, and 2-3 'holes' where i twisted them right out
of the shoe.
Smitty
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| 791.5 | I've had pretty good luck I guess | SA1794::WELLSPEAK | Knocking at your back door... | Thu Oct 12 1989 13:58 | 11 |
| Well I bought a pair of Pro Stags from Fran Johnsons in West
Springfield, 2 1/2 years ago for $44.95. I replaced all the spikes
succesfully, withour having done anything to them prior to replacing
them, after wearing them for 2 1/2 years. I had little or no
difficulty removing old spikes. As a matter of fact, one of the
reaseons I replaced them, was because 3 had fallen out on their
own. The only thing I do to take care of my shoes, is water proof
them, (not the soles) twice a year, and when wearing them, I try
never to walk on tar or cement.
Beak
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| 791.6 | Etonic Specific? | LEVERS::LENEHAN | | Thu Oct 12 1989 14:02 | 11 |
| The type of Etonic shoe I have is probably the exact pair Smitty
spoke of in .4 ... The only thing it says on the box is Etonic
Lites and they listed for $79.00 but sold for $59.00 .
I see what you're saying Smitty, about periodically removing the
spikes and WD-40'ing again... they fit snug, and once the lubricant
wears out they'll stick again. Might be Etonic's are using a metal
that expands/contracts and pinches the spikes into their base?
Walt
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| 791.7 | Male/female | USEM::VOUTSELAS | | Fri Oct 13 1989 16:47 | 12 |
| Walt,
it's walking on sidewalks and parking lots that"fuse" the spikes
into the socket. I'm(as you know) 200+ pounds and I do a number
on spikes. Removal is like a root canal.
Most people vote for vaseline. But I still ruin the female
part do to weight on hard surfaces.
The way you play, you don't need spikes!
Ang.
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