Apart from a rebuild any tips to get the mechanism to release the wire?

Went for a ride, boots were perfect, no issues etc. Went to take them off and the right boot won’t release. I’ve run it under the tap and washed out some grit but still stuck.

I’ve googled it and it seems a common issue and boa seem to send you replacement parts for a rebuild but I need to use them tomorrow.

Are there any quick fixes out there or am I stuffed?

Just in case anyone else has the same problem, this was the response I got.

Hello,
 
Thank you for the enquiry. There are two options for you to follow in order to fix your shoes, you can find your local Lake shoe dealer following this link http://www.todayscyclist.co.uk/dealer-locator.aspx  and they can help. Or you can visit http://www.boatechnologies.com in order to get your new set of laces and re fir them yourself.
 
Kind regards
Liam

Hi,

What can be done is pull the inside collar lining lose behind the inner boa lace side as it is only glues down. With a pair of pliers pull the plastic tube lace guide out. After it is removed the lace cane then be rerouted without using the plastic tube guide. The lace will need to be reinserted from the BOA dial side.

If this is too complicated to perform you could try a local cobbler or contact Moore Large, our UK distributor.

Thank you.