Boot repair using Sugru

In this video I repair a pair of work boots using some Sugru. Because work boots are expensive and can cost over £100 it makes sense to repair them to get a few more months use from them before buying a new pair. Sugru is the perfect material for the repair as it sets like rubber after 24 hours. The last time I used Sugru was to make an electrical cable easier to unplug- • Sugru | Mouldable glue

[@ultimatehandyman]

It has been over a month since I repaired my boots using Sugru and they are still holding up fine! Happy Sunday everyone ;-) Sugru is widely available fave.co/2lSOqcI

[@yusuf.alajnabi]

Ultimate Handyman what a great idea I'm going to give it a try great video

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Yusuf ;-)

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

That was a great tip. Thanks, and have a great week. Best wishes from Jan in Norway

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you Jan for the comment ;-) I hope you also have a great week.

[@RonSpilker]

I've used some Sugru on a few things. It's pretty useful. I have a pair of Wolverine boots I'm going to try it on. Most boots end up cracking at the bend in the toes. These boots are sewn where they'd normally crack. So, of course the stitching is gone now. Glad to see more folks using Sugru. I run into so few people that have even heard of it, I was worried it would go away.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@actionmedia4all]

Video tip: next time you film a black or very dark object, don't do that on a light background. The contrast is to high so you lose detail. If you use a darker background and well placed lights you can see more detail.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, this was filmed on my kitchen table and the white piece of corex was the only thing I had- apart from the table cloth (which is yellow) Thanks for the comment

[@范無救-w3x]

can't see a thing but I get the idea. this is by far the best use of sugru on youtube.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@1954BJohn]

Never heard of the stuff Chez - thanks for the info and have a great Sunday!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment John ;-)

[@trig]

Great idea. Its very handy stuff, how putting some on your new boots to protect the toecap from wearing out?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Michael, I did think about that as I have a new pair of boots waiting to be worn, but I only have pink sugru left- perhaps I could start a new trend ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@phillipgroom9187]

Thanks for this review. Thanks for all your videos.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@brettappleton2761]

This is great stuff. I used this stuff over a year ago to patch a hole in my washer/dryer rubber door skirt... Dog lead punctured it.. Lol So far still holding and leak proof..

[@ultimatehandyman]

That's good to know ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@davewhite4907]

Great job of mending. I'm all for getting a bit more mileage out of boots etc. Funny thing I was only saying to my wife on Sunday (before I saw this) about picking up bits of swarf in my boot soles when I worked in industry, and how they would work their way in until they stuck in my foot. She had something in her shoe, and it reminded me. As an aside, it's possibly worth trying beach / snow mode on the camera for white background shots.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, yes I did not realise that the white corex that I put on the kitchen table was causing such a problem until I got the footage onto the computer for editing, by which point it was too late as I had repaired the boots.

[@garthqueen]

Dewalt boots are fantastic...i had a pair of Dewalt steel toe hiking style boots that lasted years.Waterproof membrane and very comfortable.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, these are one of the few boots that actually meet all site safety standards being waterproof, anti-static, oil resistant, heat resistant, steel toe cap, steel midsole, chemical resistant etc. On top of that, they are very comfortable. I can actually get free boots on site but I tried a pair once and they absolutely killed my feet, so I prefer to buy my own. Thanks for the comment

[@garthqueen]

lol, firms always give you £10 a pair boots that are like wearing breezeblocks on your feet with cardboard uppers lol. Sometimes worth it to spend a lot more on your own pair and look after them.

[@PKJ111]

Love your content, you wouldn't believe how your videos have helped with renovating my house! You should set up a patreon and let us all help out towards your videos. Keep up the good work

[@camohoj]

I 've repaired my boots I usually get Dr.Martens safety boots being very comfortable but being a plumber I seem to spend quite a bit of time on my knees and wear out the toe through to the steel caps in no time , but I use plumbers gold or stixall in black to blend in a patch on the area which works a treat and extends the life of the boots by a few more years.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I also have a pair of DR Martens and they are very comfortable but not quite up to the site standard where I work, although they do now make a pair that are up to site standards. Plumbers gold is ace ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@TheNinjaMarmot]

Wondering if it worked. How long did it last. Was it any good?

[@ultimatehandyman]

It lasted a couple of months but the boots were knackered to be honest. They kept wearing a hole in my socks at the toe, so I got a new pair. Thanks for the comment

[@highroller8877]

If I was doing this amount of work to my boots. I would want to get at least an extra year out of them. Not a few months. Looks like a good product to use for the job tho. How much does the glue cost?

[@ultimatehandyman]

They might last another year, I don't know to be honest but I'll keep an eye on them. The cheapest seller on ebay sells it for about £6.30 for a pack of three including delivery fave.co/2lTkRrf I will have paid a similar price as I bought mine from ebay.

[@JalexpUK]

Michael O'Reilly it looks like 3 minutes work to me

[@highroller8877]

JalexpUK yeah I know it only 3 minutes of work but if the shoes are only gonna last a few more months like he said in the video. There isn't much point in spending the few bucks and a few minutes to fix them. But if you did this and they last a year or more then it would be worth the time and coin to do it.

[@cobberpete1]

When you have to buy your own boots, it pays to look after them. I clean and polish mine on a regular basis. And of course they are worn in and very comfortable. Hopefully I wont damage them to that extent but now I know how to repair them :D

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@zedman442]

Nice repair! My toetectors last about two weeks before they start showing wear, fortunately they don't weep water too bad

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's a pity they don't sell them with the steel on the outside, like they used to years ago! Thanks for the comment

[@milesbancroft]

Great idea. It was a bit difficult to see. I think the white background may have affected the camera, but still a good way to extend the life of expensive boots. Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Miles, I filmed it in the kitchen as the garage is freezing cold at this time of year but next time I'll use the garage as the lighting is better in there. Thanks for the comment

[@Raysnature]

I don't think it's the quantity of light that was an issue more the camera's white balance. It was exposing for all the white thus underexposing the black. Lots of very dark and very light in the same shot one is always going to lose out.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, I'm terrible with the camera! Next time I'll stick to my garage with the black dull work top. Thanks for the comment

[@jsof2]

White scenes tend to fool automatic exposure systems in photographic equipment. You very often see pictures taken on skiing holidays being too dark for the same reason. It's usually best to film stuff like this against mid grey backgrounds. BTW the reverse problem tends to happen if filming against predominantly dark backgrounds - the camera over-exposes. Hope this helps.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, that is very helpful ;-)

[@ianbrodiesmith4085]

Never heard of this. Great stuff. I also recommend clean and polish/wax every day takes 5 minutes. I think some of those builders/contractors out their think its uncool to have clean boots. Just saying lol

[@ultimatehandyman]

LOL, thanks for the comment ;-)

[@pb9926]

neat product !

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@ratchriat1716]

enjoy the video good product.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@umark6695]

Would silicone sealer work too?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I would imagine so but it might be a bit more difficult to work with.

[@lilal87]

Great video, but sugru is not a product that holds up. If you don’t agree, I am glad you haven’t wasted your money on buying it yet.

[@astroid9087]

Tried this thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@vishwanpurandat8302]

Nice!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@BruceChastain]

interesting, i didn't know that was possible.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, it's well worth doing to get a few months out of your boots. Thanks for the comment

[@iTZzArJuN]

for some reason your videos have not been showing up on my sub list. i thought you had gone quiet.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don't know why they are not showing on your sub list but I have not uploaded many videos recently as I'm very busy working on site. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@tomalex4806]

Imagine repairing it with silicone 😂 extra water tight seal

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@MegaMetinMetin]

wouldnt some adhesive work

[@ultimatehandyman]

Probably, but the Sugru is the same colour as the boot and you can't even notice the repair ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@cmcg1190]

too dark

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment