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What glue would I need?
I wore these shoes for the first time today and after an hour this had happened! http://i61.tinypic.com/1zn607a.jpg
I contacted YC and they are refunding me but told me to keep the shoes.
So what type of glue would be best for sticking the sole to the wedge? And do I need to do any type of prep before hand like getting rid of the old glue?
thanks!
I contacted YC and they are refunding me but told me to keep the shoes.
So what type of glue would be best for sticking the sole to the wedge? And do I need to do any type of prep before hand like getting rid of the old glue?
thanks!
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What you need is a good quality flexible contact adhesive.
I would use something like clear Shoe Goo or Evo although Evo does eventual dry out.
I use contact cement to glue laminate to counter tops. Coat both surfaces and let dry for about 20 minutes (or as specified in the directions) and then place exactly where you want it. Be careful! No do overs! You put it on crooked and it is there forever.
I used multi purpose glue from b&m it is tacky and solvent based, a little goes a long way, should work well on your shoes. Good luck!
Use an old butter knife too, or it might clump a bit, I find sealant dries too quickly, used it when repairing a sole to the tread on my biker boots..They were well gone though!
Well yes they saw through an extra week of gigs, that was extreme use though, so would be an almost permanent repair for the ops shoes!
Now you will have weight down the repair, not easy, probably the easiest way is to stand in the shoe, but don't walk in them, no movement, you will break the seal, 10 minutes should do it, take off and allow to dry for a good few hours.
Remember this might work or you might have a mess on your hands, shoe repairer might be a better option.
Advise wearing rubber gloves, as it sticks fingers together a treat too.
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As said in my first post I contacted the online shop I bought them from, they have refunded me and told me to keep them.
I reckon one of the best things you can use for that sort of repair is probably some kind of silicone sealant (smear it on liberally, press the parts together, neatly wipe off any surplus and then let it dry for up to 7 days) but it'll still come loose again at some point in the future and you'll always know it's cos it's that "weak joint" that you repaired.