Why Gripino?

If you've ever sent your climbing shoes out for a resole, you know the frustration.

You wait. And wait. And wait — sometimes 4 to 10 weeks before you see your shoes again. Meanwhile, you're either borrowing a pair, climbing in worn-out rubber, or shelling out for a new pair just to get back on the wall.

And the pricing? It shouldn't be complicated. But somehow it always is — rubber type, rand options, shipping fees, handling charges. By the time you add it all up, you're paying more than you expected for something that should be straightforward.

Then there's the drop-off. You pack your shoes, drive to the post office, wait in line, and hope for the best.

We've been there. We are you.

As climbers who have gone through this process more times than we can count, we built Gripino to fix exactly these pain points:

• 1 week turnaround — not 4, not 10. One week.
• Simple, all-inclusive pricing — no surprise fees. What you see is what you pay.
• Prepaid shipping label, no surprises — round-trip shipping is a flat $20, or choose free local pickup in Santa Ana. Just pack your shoes and drop them off at any USPS location. No waiting in line

Your climbing shoes are an investment. They're broken in, they fit perfectly, and they deserve a second life — without the hassle.

That's Gripino.

Gripino was started by a climber, not a cobbler. A V4 who loves the wall so much, he decided to become one.

The name Gripino comes from Crispino — the 17th-century Italian patron saint of cobblers — and Grip, the essence of climbing. A small nod to the craft behind every resole.