How to glue the sole on sneakers?

Well, which of us has not encountered such a problem as a cracked sole? The situation is very unpleasant, because not everyone knows how to glue the sole on sneakers or on any other shoes. It can be attributed to the master, but it will cost a lot, then the thought comes to mind to independently solve this problem. To do this, you must be aware of some of the nuances that are discussed in this article.

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How to glue the soles of autumn or winter shoes?

In the role of improvised means, to do the repair of the sole of the sneaker will do:

  • glue, for example, “Moment”;
  • Epoxy sealant “Crazy hands”;
  • means with Desmokol polyurethane.

Each of them is accompanied by instructions that you need to focus on while working.

Important! You must also consider that these funds are somewhat toxic. If any of them enters the mucous membranes, they must be immediately washed off with a stream of ordinary running water.

Work sequence:

  1. Since winter or autumn shoes often have soles of a honeycomb structure, for starters you will have to deal with honeycombs. The rubber that covers them, you must remove to such an area that will remove absolutely all accumulated dirt from the holes. It happens that access to the honeycombs occurs from the side of the insole, which will have to be completely and completely eliminated during the cleaning of the holes.
  2. Cover the honeycombs with small scraps of micropores, and then fill with silicone sealant, carefully sealing.
  3. Before you start sealing up a cracked sole, you will have to wait for the sealant to dry and harden.
  4. Next, cut a piece of rubber or micropore, which can fit into the hole if it is bulky, or press out small holes with a mixture of sealant and micropore sawdust.
  5. According to the size of the shoes, cut the sole out of a thin piece of rubber, glue with the help of already prepared adhesive throughout the entire area of ​​your shoe.
  6. Put shoes or boots under the press.

Important! The time it takes for the glue to completely dry is indicated in the instructions for it.

So that negative factors do not lead to the fact that shoes or boots quickly stick up and lose their strength, read also about:

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How to seal a hole in the sole of summer shoes?

It is necessary to act according to exactly the same algorithm, but the trouble is somewhat less.

In the event that the sandals are glued, then get a rubber sole in a professional workshop and glue it on your own with rubber glue. This can be done if the shoes have a solid base.

Important! If the sole is attached to the summer shoes exclusively along the contour, in this case you will have to throw out the sandals.

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We repair sports shoes

In the event that the training process takes place in the gym, you will not have to give up your favorite pair of sneakers.Of the domestic types of glue, it is best to use epoxy, which is designed specifically for shoes. Its cost is relatively low.

Imported Adhesive:

  1. The most suitable type of adhesive is Seamgrip. With it, rubber boats are sealed. If you managed to get it, you won’t have to part with your favorite pair of sneakers for a long time, because this is the only glue that completely solves the problem of how to glue the sole of the sneakers. But its cost is quite high.
  2. Imported epoxy adhesives of the Done Deal type are slightly better than domestic adhesives, but the durability of the sneakers when using them can not be promised.

How to act to seal the sole on the sneakers:

  1. Thoroughly strip the edges of the holes in your sole and degrease with a solvent.
  2. When everything dries, apply a properly diluted epoxy mixture.
  3. In the event that the hole is large, put a fiberglass net called a sickle in it.
  4. While the glue is drying, seal the hole outside with masking tape so that the sole remains completely flat.

Important! To make the shoe look neat, read also about:

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Tread Repair

To repair the tread, you need a sharp knife - it is best to take a shoe, coarse-grained sandpaper or a grater, which is made of a piece of tin from any can with holes punched in it.

Repair is as follows:

  1. To begin, cut a patch from a piece of sufficiently hard rubber and adjust it in place.
  2. Using a grater and knife, give the patch a wedge-shaped shape.
  3. The surface should be rough, so it is better to treat it with sandpaper, and then wipe with a solvent for degreasing and dry.
  4. After that, apply glue to the surface in two or three layers. Dry the glue thoroughly. Drying time of the first of the layers is approximately 20 minutes, of the second - at least 2 hours, but better not less than 6-8 hours.
  5. Then heat the glued surfaces over an electric stove or gas until the glue smells, quickly attach them to each other, firmly press and hold in for several seconds until they are completely cooled.
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Sneaker repair heel

In the event that the tread is thoroughly worn out, carefully tear it off the surface of the sole, cutting it in precisely those places where it is impossible to tear off. You can moisten these places with a solvent so that the tread peels off.

Transfer the contour of your sole to the cardboard, finish the erased edges, and then cut out the pattern. You can make a new tread from any rubber mat found in any hardware stores.

Important! During bonding, thoroughly clean the surfaces to be bonded, but otherwise, the bonding technology itself is the same.

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We repair a soft sole

If you have a soft sole stuck, then before sticking a new tread, increase the soft sole to the required thickness using microporous rubber.

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Shoe upper repair

During the repair of the top of the sneaker, a lot depends on its material. In the event that the top is made of genuine or artificial leather or suede, then they crack in the fold or simply wiped.

Glue or crack patches on cracked or bursted spots from much thinner and more elastic than the top material, for example from suedeor artificial leather.

Important! But better not cracking. To do this, lubricate genuine leather with shoe polish, clean suede with a dry, hard brush, and also with school washing gum, try to raise the pile.

In order to clean natural leather and suede from dirt, it is better to use a slightly damp cloth and under no circumstances wash them with running water. By the way, try not to wear shoes that are made of artificial leather during sub-zero temperatures.

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How to sew on patches?

At those moments when the threads are torn, which fasten the details of the sneakers, the layer of threads is restored using the old holes. You can use a paper clip to pull the threads, but it is best to use the needle from the syringe by slightly dulling its tip on the emery so that the needle cannot cut the thread.

Important! Remember that the care of shoes, sneakers, boots and sandals should be correct even in the season when you do not wear them. This will be the key to strength and durability of both the upper and the sole. Save to your bookmarks and use as necessary our ideas for storing shoes.

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Rules for storing glue for shoes

You can store the glue for shoe repair that remains, until the following unpleasant cases, the main thing is to follow a few recommendations:

  • Keep the adhesive in a dark, cool place, but in no case in the refrigerator to avoid condensation.
  • Store the tube with glue upright.
  • Stick a sticker to the tube with the date of its opening.
  • Wipe the tip of the tube with a lint-free cloth to extend the life of your glue.
  • After use, carefully tighten the cap.
  • During storage, be sure to adhere to temperature and humidity. The optimal conditions for storing glue - 22-24 C at 50-60% humidity.

Important! Carefully read the storage instructions for your brand of adhesive.

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Now you know not only how to glue the sole on the sneakers, but also how to repair sports shoes for any other problem. We hope you managed to save your budget and you were able to cope with the defect of your favorite pair of shoes yourself.

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