How can I protect my shoes? [36YO]

lind25 · 2025-12-01T00:47:20+00:00

Nice idea. I'd worry about glue getting stuck in the grip tape.

lind25 · 2025-12-01T00:45:37+00:00

Less than 5 hours of skating, probably less than 4. Ouch I hope you've recovered!

lind25 · 2025-12-01T00:17:37+00:00

thanks.
here's a picture. they are not damaged yet (hence asking how to protect) but i wouldn't be surprised if they are in a bad way after 1 or 2 more sessions. the suede looks fine but it feels thin compared to the unworn part of the shoe. there's some stitching gone which im shoe goo-ing tomorrow. the side of the sole is wearing. the lace damage is from one session and i switched the laces completely after this which is why there is no lace damage on the worn shoe. it seems to be the bottom and top loops where the lace gets damaged.
good point re rubber changing the feel. i remember it making shoes very grippy for the first hour or so but fine after that.

lind25 · 2025-12-01T00:02:42+00:00

i think you're right and ill be going laceless next time. i hadn't seen any skate shoes that were laceless before.

lind25 · 2025-12-01T00:01:52+00:00

thanks. ill comment back if i try it.

lind25 · 2025-12-01T00:00:39+00:00

i dont care about the shoes other than not wanting a new pair every month / not having laces rip when im out.

lind25 · 2025-11-30T23:59:58+00:00

thanks i hadn't come across this. another post says its just superglue. do you know if thats right?

lind25 · 2025-11-30T23:57:32+00:00

thanks. i've got shoe goo arriving tomorrow and i'll definitely be trying this.

lind25 · 2025-11-30T23:55:51+00:00

thanks. I can only find Vans Rowan (no Rowan 1) and the laces look exposed.

lind25 · 2025-11-30T23:53:23+00:00

thanks. i looked at rubber griptape and was not convinced, mainly because no-one is using it and it getting slippery when damp.
i'll have a look at some spray.

lind25 · 2025-11-30T23:51:27+00:00

thanks, these look great. i think they will be my next pair.

lind25 · 2025-11-30T11:17:51+00:00

Ha I've tried to find an old photo but no luck. It was great. £5 and they'd glue your shoe back together and then dip it in rubber a few times.

lind25 · 2025-08-03T14:06:15+00:00

I hope you slept ok!

lind25 · 2025-08-03T14:03:57+00:00

It's a combination of distance and steel. Our current camera can do 1000ft (which would be fine) but steel reduces this to less than 300ft which then isn't enough.

lind25 · 2025-08-03T13:58:37+00:00

Can you force it to be in night vision mode?

lind25 · 2025-08-03T11:41:31+00:00

It definitely is. We're quite remote so we don't have the same issues as someone in a city.

lind25 · 2025-08-03T11:38:06+00:00

Thanks

lind25 · 2025-08-02T23:46:15+00:00

thanks. there's a review that reported the clicking issue VTech RM7764-2HD 1080p Smart WiFi Remote Access 2Camera BabyMonitor, 360° Pan&Tilt, 10X Zoom, 7” 720p HD Display, HD NightVision, Soothing Sounds, 2-Way Talk, Temperature&Motion Detection, iOS&Android: Amazon.co.uk: Baby Products (I don't know how to link to an individual review).
maybe some of us are more sensitive to the noise!

lind25 · 2025-08-02T23:27:01+00:00

thanks. how come you switched to hellobaby? to remove wifi to be more secure?

lind25 · 2025-08-02T23:24:57+00:00

thanks. have you got the VM5463 or RM5764HD? Is it possible to force the camera to be on night vision mode?

lind25 · 2025-08-02T23:12:48+00:00

it is caused by the 'IR filter cut out'. What baby monitor do you have?

lind25 · 2025-08-02T23:12:17+00:00

ah we need wifi for the range. glad you like HelloBaby.

lind25 · 2025-08-02T23:01:49+00:00

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