Aged crepe soles

Hi Rip,

I read your article about weightlifting shoe soles. You mention that crepe soles can dry out with age and lose grip. Is there any way to revive them at this point or is replacement the only option? I had a great relationship with a local cobbler for several years who did sole replacements for me. He was a real craftsman, but he recently died.

Thank you,

Replace them. Were they revivable, I would have told you.