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Shoe Glue
« on: April 29, 2022, 08:41:03 AM »
hi all,

just wondering if anyone has a 'go-to' glue for shoe repair?

i've got a few pairs to fix, and need to get something that works.

mainly sneaker style, rubber materials...

i see some specialty 'shoe' glues, but not sure if they actually work?

tips appreciated.

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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2022, 10:44:23 AM »
The only glue I know of is "Tarzans Grip " but it might not be made anymore
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2022, 10:49:47 AM »
The only glue I know of is "Tarzans Grip " but it might not be made anymore

still available...

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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2022, 10:56:05 AM »
shoe goo??

https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/sof-sole-shoo-goo-110ml-454448.html

I've never tried it but it's been around for years so must do what it claims OK.   
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2022, 10:58:15 AM »
shoe goo??

https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/sof-sole-shoo-goo-110ml-454448.html

I've never tried it but it's been around for years so must do what it claims OK.

that's the type of thing i was talking about... never used it, but interested if others have...

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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2022, 11:14:09 AM »
that's the type of thing i was talking about... never used it, but interested if others have...

It's good stuff.

I'm really, really hard on footwear due to the way I walk. (Polio). I strike heel first in a twisting motion so I tend to blow out the uppers and heels. I discovered Shoe-Goo years ago and have found that it more than doubles the time a pair of shoes lasts me.
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2022, 12:40:15 PM »
It's good stuff.

I'm really, really hard on footwear due to the way I walk. (Polio). I strike heel first in a twisting motion so I tend to blow out the uppers and heels. I discovered Shoe-Goo years ago and have found that it more than doubles the time a pair of shoes lasts me.

ended up finding some at rebel sport... was in the cricket bat section, to fix up the toe's of bats...  :D

has Gray-Nicolls on the packaging, but shoe-goo on the tube... weird...
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2022, 02:55:30 PM »
Superglue works quite well too. But better on smaller repairs, and you have to get the parts very clean first. Also you need to try and keep the glue layers nice and thin. I've used it on thongs as well.
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2022, 04:47:10 PM »
As a skater of many many years, shoe goo was, and still is my go to shoe repair glue.


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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2022, 05:56:25 PM »
A good thread.

Simple, but useful.. :cup: :cup:
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2022, 06:04:38 PM »
A good thread.

Simple, but useful.. :cup: :cup:

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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2022, 06:19:46 PM »
I'm glued to it!
dont get too sticky...
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2022, 06:27:02 PM »
dont get too sticky...

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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2022, 06:48:25 PM »
A good thread.

Simple, but useful.. :cup: :cup:
Sometimes I feel a bit stupid asking these sorts
of questions, but on this forum, it’s generally always worthwhile…


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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2022, 06:51:27 PM »
Sometimes I feel a bit stupid asking these sorts
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2022, 07:12:32 PM »
If we are talking shoes...
anyone has a cure for wearing a hole in the top of runners where me big toe is I'd love to hear it :( yes they are the right size.
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2022, 07:48:23 PM »
If we are talking shoes...
anyone has a cure for wearing a hole in the top of runners where me big toe is I'd love to hear it :( yes they are the right size.

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« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2022, 08:04:01 PM »
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2022, 08:32:09 PM »
If we are talking shoes...
anyone has a cure for wearing a hole in the top of runners where me big toe is I'd love to hear it :( yes they are the right size.
If you don’t find it too uncomfortable put a foam sleeve around your big toe, then put your sock on. Soft foam around 3mm thick, podiatrists often do this for people with dodgy toes for protection, so it must work both ways.
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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2022, 08:36:40 PM »

Works on the teenagers runners and a couple of the wifes thongs/flip flops/jandles..

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Re: Shoe Glue
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2022, 09:26:32 PM »
If we are talking shoes...
anyone has a cure for wearing a hole in the top of runners where me big toe is I'd love to hear it :( yes they are the right size.

I gave up on mesh runners for this reason, and started wearing cross trainers.  They have a similar sole but leather (or fake leather) uppers and last much longer.  They also shine up a bit with nugget.
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