The Lap x Sole & Trail
Official footwear repair partner
Sole & Trail is proud to be the official footwear repair partner for The Lap, the Lake District ultra trail race around Windermere.
From our specialist workshop in Kendal, we repair and resole trail running footwear for runners across the UK. Whether you are preparing your shoes before race day or looking to restore them after many miles on the trails, we can help extend their life and get them performing again.
Trail shoe repairs built for real use
Trail footwear has to cope with mud, wet rock, uneven ground and long days on the feet.
Our services include:
• Trail running shoe resoling
• Vibram outsole replacement
• Worn and peeling sole repairs
• Upper stitching and patching
• Midsole repairs
• Regluing
• Cleaning and restoration
Every pair is assessed individually. We consider the original construction of the footwear, the terrain it will be used on and what the runner wants to improve.
Where possible, we aim to maintain the intended weight, profile, flexibility and overall character of the footwear.
Choosing the right Vibram sole
We offer a range of specialist Vibram options for different types of trail running.
Depending on the footwear and intended use, we can recommend soles for:
• Mud and soft ground
• Wet and rocky trails
• Fell running
• Hard-packed paths
• Mixed terrain
• Lightweight trail use
Not every sole is suitable for every shoe. If you are unsure which option to choose, email us clear photographs of the footwear, including the soles, and tell us how and where you use them.
Exclusive offer for The Lap participants
The Lap participants can receive 10% off trail shoe resoling using the following code at checkout:
THELAP2026
Browse our Running & Trail Resoles and choose the service that best suits your footwear.
Repairs before the event
Our current estimated repair turnaround is approximately 2 to 3 weeks from the date your footwear arrives with us.
This is an estimate rather than a guaranteed completion date. Please book early and allow time for posting, assessment, repair and return delivery.
If you need your footwear back before a particular race date, contact us before ordering. We will always be honest about whether the deadline is achievable.
We also recommend testing repaired footwear before race day rather than wearing it for the first time at the event.
Repairs after The Lap
Long-distance trail events can expose wear that may not have been obvious beforehand.
After the race, check your footwear for:
• Worn or damaged tread
• Sole separation
• Loose rubber
• Damaged uppers or stitching
• Excessive midsole wear
• Cuts or splits
• Heavy dirt and odour
You can send your footwear to us after the event for assessment, resoling, cleaning or additional repairs.
How to send your footwear
Place your order through our website, include your name and order number inside the parcel, then send your footwear to:
Sole & Trail Ltd
11 The New Shambles
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4TS
We recommend using a tracked postal or courier service and keeping your proof of postage.
Completed online orders are returned using Royal Mail Tracked 48.
Need advice before ordering?
Email support@soleandtrail.co.uk with:
• Clear photographs of both shoes
• Photographs of the soles and damaged areas
• The footwear brand, model and size
• How and where you use them
• Any sole option you are considering
We will help you identify the most suitable repair.