Hide & Sole is the oldest licensed Birkenstock repair center in Missoula, Montana. We have repaired Birks in-store since 1978 and continue to do repairs for satisfied customers nationwide.

We repair any Birkenstock built on the cork sandal footbed, including both classic and soft. This includes Birkenstock sandals, clogs, and close-toed shoes like the London. We also provide certain repairs on other styles, including the Papillio by Birkenstock fashion line, and certain Birk sneakers. Please call or email for consultation on these styles before shipping, or stop by if you’re in the area.

Our Repair Services

Resole vs. Rebuild? A Resole is when you only need to replace the sole on your Birkenstocks or Haflingers. A Rebuild is when we replace the entire cork footbed on Birkenstocks (we do not replace the cork footbeds on Haflingers). We can also do spot repairs on cork footbeds if there is only minor damage.

Current Turnaround Time

10 weeks


For any Birkenstock built on a cork footbed, excluding the Gizeh or Ramses style with the plastic toe piece.

Replacement of the soles only. Includes new Birkenstock EVA soles, fresh application of cork seal, and light cleaning/conditioning of the uppers. You can choose to add Vibram soling for an additional charge. 

Birkenstock Resole A ($55+)


For Birkenstock Gizeh & Ramses styles with the plastic toe piece.

Replacement of the soles only. Includes new Birkenstock EVA soles, fresh application of cork seal, and light cleaning/conditioning of the uppers. You can choose to add Vibram soling for an additional charge.

Birkenstock Resole B ($70+)


For Birkenstock sneakers only.

Replacement of the soles only. Includes new Vibram XS City** soles, and light cleaning/conditioning of the uppers.

Birkenstock Resole C ($75+)


For Haflingers built on cork footbeds.

Replacement of the soles only. Includes new Vibram XS City** sole (non-slip) and a new coat of cork seal. (Heel taps are generally not needed with Haflinger resoles due to the high durability of the Vibram sole we use.)

Haflinger Resole ($70+)


For Birkenstocks built on a cork footbeds.

Replacement of the cork footbeds and the soles. Includes authentic Classic Birkenstock footbeds, new EVA soles, a new coat of cork seal, and light cleaning/conditioning of the uppers. You can choose to have them rebuilt with the Soft Footbed or add Vibram soling for an additional charge.

Birkenstock Rebuild ($90+)


Footbed Information

Classic vs. Soft Footbeds

Both footbeds have the same arch support that Birkenstock is known for and are made from cork, latex, & jute. The soft footbed has a layer of memory foam along the top of the footbed to provide more cushion than the classic footbed.

If you are unsure what footbed you currently have: the Birkenstock name on the suede footbed liner is printed in black (or yellow) on the Classics and printed in blue on the Soft Footbed. You can also look for the blue Soft Footbed logo in the heel cups.

Wide vs. Narrow Footbeds

Birkenstocks are made in two widths: Regular/Wide and Narrow/Regular. Regular/Wide is the most common width for Birks built on a cork footbed. To determine the width of your Birks, look for the footshape on the suede footbed liner.



*Pricing for these services depends on whether they are combined with Resole/Rebuild, or done as a standalone service.

Other Repair Services / Add-Ons


Soling Materials & Color Options

Not sure which service or sole is right for your shoes? Have questions about these services?

Please email our cobbler at micah@hideandsole.com with pictures of your shoes. They will answer any questions you have and help you decide which service will be the best fit for you and your shoes. 

Once we receive your shoes, the cobbler might recommend different repair options depending on your wear pattern, the conditions of your shoes, etc.

Ready for Repair?

Click to the button below to fill out the repair intake form to include with your shoes:

Instructions for Mailing Shoes for Repair

  1. Fill out this Repair Intake Form. When the form is completed you will receive a printable PDF. Please fill out the form for each pair you are sending to us. 

  2. Package your shoes along with the printed repair form 

  3. Mail your shoes to:

Attn: Repairs

Hide & Sole

236 N. Higgins Ave.

Missoula, MT 59802

  • We will call you when we receive your shoes to confirm the repair selections or discuss alternatives/recommendations. 

  • We charge $10 for return shipping. 

  • We can take care of payment during the initial call, or when the repairs are complete before we ship them back to you.

REPAIR FROM WHERE?

We’re proud to repair Birkenstocks from across the country!

Take a look at all the places we’ve received Birk repairs:

WHAT DO WE REPAIR?

Hide & Sole is the oldest licensed Birkenstock repair center in Missoula, Montana. We have repaired Birks in-store since 1978 and have completed repairs for satisfied customers nationwide.

We repair any Birkenstock built on the sandal footbed, including both classic and soft. This includes Birkenstock sandals, clogs, and close-toed shoes like the London. We also provide certain repairs on other styles, including the Papillio by Birkenstock fashion line, and select shoes. Please call for consultation on these styles before shipping, or stop by if you’re in the area.

Available for all repair service options.

Available for resole; contact us.

Not available for repair service.

Available for resole; contact us.

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

If swinging by in person is not an option for you, please contact us in one of the following ways:

Email:

micah@hideandsole.comor info@hideandsole.com

Call:

1(406) 543-1128

HOW SHOULD I SEND MY BIRKENSTOCKS?

You can drop them off in store, or ship them to us! If you decide to ship them, please send them to:

Hide & Sole

236 N Higgins Ave

Missoula, MT 59802

*If you ship them, you must include a note with your name, Birkenstock size, address, and the best phone number to reach you. If you know what you would like repaired, include that in the note as well, otherwise we can look them over and give you a quote for the work before we begin. We will always contact customers for permission if additional unquoted work is needed.