Help wanted re cycling shoe!!

[bobdaspider]

The nylon thread on one of the BOA units on my fizik has become separated. I visited the fizik website to buy a replacement kit (L12) but was informed that they don't deliver to my location (Channel Islands) - so whilst I figure out a way of getting hold of the replacement kit - does anyone have any suggestions on how I can use the broken cycle shoe in the meantime? I'd appreciate some serious suggestions amongst the not so serious ones. I also attach images of the shoe.

Thanks

 

[PeteXXX]

Do you know anyone on mainland UK who could accept the delivery & forward it on to you? 🤔

 

[Moodyman]

Have you tried BOA themselves? They have a decent warranty, I believe.

 

[bobdaspider]

Do you know anyone on mainland UK who could accept the delivery & forward it on to you? 🤔

I contacted Tredz - whom I bought the shoes from and explained I have - no reply at the moment. The alternative is to see whether there's another provider in the UK or even eBay but without getting hold of the replacement kit, I'm stuck!!

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

Do you just need the lace? This ebay store seems to stock every kind of BOA lace. Appears UK based so I assume they could ship to CI.

https://ebay.us/m/sk0l7D

 

[bobdaspider]

Do you just need the lace? This ebay store seems to stock every kind of BOA lace. Appears UK based so I assume they could ship to CI.

https://ebay.us/m/sk0l7D

I think I also need the plastic 'key' as well as the thread - which you get with the replacement kit, to open up the BOA unit etc.

 

[Domus]

BOA sent me a replacement FOC, very good service. Contacted them they asked for a photo of the broken one, replaced by next post.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

I think I also need the plastic 'key' as well as the thread - which you get with the replacement kit, to open up the BOA unit etc.

Ah right, they always find a way to get you to need to spend more money!

 

[fossyant]

Contact BOA direct, they will send you a new kit to fix it.

 

[fossyant]

https://www.boafit.com/en-gb/support/warranty

 

[bobdaspider]

Contact BOA direct, they will send you a new kit to fix it.

A big thanks to everyone who's contributed to my call for help. By way of an update, I have followed the advice of @fossyant and @Domus, and contacted BOA directly - uploaded images, answered a few questions and hey presto - a replacement Li2 kit is on it's way - I hope 🤞 Will let you know...

 

[fossyant]

A big thanks to everyone who's contributed to my call for help. By way of an update, I have followed the advice of @fossyant and @Domus, and contacted BOA directly - uploaded images, answered a few questions and hey presto - a replacement Li2 kit is on it's way - I hope 🤞 Will let you know...

Awesome. None of mine have broke yet, but they are very comfy dialled up.

 

[fossyant]

The system seems to have started in cycling shoes, but is moving onto other sports shoes. It's a 'slick' lace system (i.e. none of the high friction of laces, so a better fit).