Dr Martens split sole repair

[@davidgiuseppetti7141]

Fixed 1 year ago with this glue and still going perfect.

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

Thanks so much, you just saved me money and weeks without my beloved boots

[@edwatts9284]

I fixed mine using this glue and method. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much.

[@underratedlab309]

How is your dr martens, still holding up?

[@issabellapavlicdimari5328]

@@underratedlab309 we want to knooww

[@Maru.mmm42]

Can you confirm after 3y? Just checking this out and want to tru. Keen to know if it will be as good with a bigger split 😢

[@edwatts9284]

​@@Maru.mmm42 Yes on the pair (with a big split that even went diagonally). It is still holding absolutely fine. One pair (with a smaller split) I didn't put enough on, so that only lasted a couple of years. However I use them as work boots and leave them outside. Just put plenty of glue on 👍

[@Anybloke]

Easier and better still, you could weld them back together using a hot knife or soldering iron.

[@CrankedFishin]

Also take them in and get a better sole put on. The boot is still good. Just needs a new sole

[@1c2b3r5]

Thank you. I’ve only gotten 3 wears out of mine and they split 😭

[@aakhozam]

same its tragic

[@Maru.mmm42]

Did you manage to fix them with this trick??

[@nunyasmith3281]

Update please. How are they holding up?

[@Yikkoofficial]

The sole on my dr. Marten platforms just ripped and they were fairly new :/

[@MetallicaDutch]

Same, didn't get around to fix it but eventually it tore to the stitches. Haven't worn them much, they tore after a few months.

[@Yikkoofficial]

@@MetallicaDutch I ended up getting mine fixed by a Cobbler. And, they’re good now. But, Dr.Martens quality is terrible

[@LaughOutRandom]

@@Yikkoofficialsolovair boots are apparently much more durable since they are made where dr martens used to be made, which is how dr martens got to be known as durable in the first place!

[@AlwaysAlluren]

Hello! Do you think this would work on a bigger tear? Someone stepped on the back of my docs today. They’re a newer set and I only got them this Janurary. The heel and about half of the sole have been separated from the main body, I know that’s a lot to ask of some glue but I’m low on options at the moment

[@Gamer_Goth_Girl]

I wanna know too, same thing happened to me at a festival

[@ВладимирПутин-е7м]

I'll be honest, had the same thing happen to me, spent $80 at cobbler, didn't work. You need more than glue. Stitching got all popped on mine... to much effort to fix, just save the time and money and get another pair 2nd hand. -.. But about to try this repair on my 'sole split' in same spot as this video.

[@MistrFlux]

If they are “new new” you could use the warranty and get them repared or a new pair.

[@effe125]

Hello, at 2:05 you say to wait 15 minutes after applying the glue but before clamping. Would the glue not dry after 15 minutes exposed to the air ? Also, how are your shoes doing now, is it holding well ? Thanks

[@athanasiodol]

No, it remains tacky. The boots are still holding strong!

[@effe125]

@@athanasiodol Alright, thank you for your answer, cheers !

[@christianmarstrand9864]

That was the ambivalent bit. You say dry for 15 but appear to immediately close and clamp

[@samc12345]

@@christianmarstrand9864 there is a cut, as soon as his hands leave the shot. Had to watch it again as I was confused by this too. He just didn't fade to black like the other shots.

[@hristostoyanov1369]

Why you glued them instead of burn - melth? They are goodwelt technology made so have to work with hot knife to red

[@robertwysocki8679]

Update? How long did your repair last? Thank you.

[@athanasiodol]

The repair stil holds strong although the leather has now cracked and almost split open on several places

[@rosamunddeflorimont7339]

Dr. Martens outsole is not made of Polyurethane (PU). the Welt is usually made of PVC and outsole is either made of Rubber or PVC depending on the model.

[@nn6404]

so would a PVC glue work for this well?

[@davidalvarez578]

Ok...?

[@robertwysocki8679]

Thank you for getting back to me, 'm ordering the glue now, best regards!

[@samc12345]

So do you leave both sides separated for 15 minutes before you clamp them down? Either it was really good editing and I didn't see the cut but it looks like you clamped them together immediately after applying the glue? Thank you

[@samc12345]

Nevermind, I did see the cut, but it's very subtle! You just didn't fade to black like the other shots.

[@ruth9087]

how long did the glue keep the boot together

[@kitnicho]

Thanks for the tip! Any updates? Still going strong? Got the same issue, but a bigger tear down the middle arch...

[@athanasiodol]

Still going strong! Waiting for the winter's every day use to see how it's gonna hold

[@edwatts9284]

I'm about to repair my wife's boots which have a big tear in the arch. (Already successfully repaired mine with a small tear in the arch). Got this glue off Amazon.

[@elconsumidor5302]

How much they lasted?

[@tcpip4me]

So? Did it work? Thanks for posting

[@athanasiodol]

It's still holding strong

[@angelwhite376]

It's the rubber. The rubber price went up and they started putting more plastics mix to make soal. The old ones on the 70s were best. All now sadly are not great soals.. Cost went up so greed profit has to be keapt so they cut back... Its sad but reality.. Most are getting double leather soals put on them..

[@El-senõr-Trougloudou]

+1000

[@felicityhernandez3540]

where can i get the aquasure glue?

[@surajgadanggudung]

Which doc marten is this ?? Is it 1480 ?

[@Francisco.Barreto]

Hello, thanks for the information. Do you know if "UHU max repair" is useful for this material?

[@Francisco.Barreto]

The glue I mention is used to glue them

[@edwintaylor01]

Any news on the repair. It's been 5months since ur repair

[@athanasiodol]

Still going strong! Waiting for the winter's every day use to see how it's gonna hold

[@heyiiyo9118]

​@@athanasiodolDoes the glue still hold up until now?

[@athanasiodol]

@@heyiiyo9118 this pair of boots is now terminated... They developed cracks and splits on the leather as well so they are going to be replaced. The sole on the other hand held strong with this repair until now

[@blew6222]

This fix did not work for me… it seemed to cure just fine. But 10 minutes after wearing them it split again… you sure this video isn’t sponsored??? 🤔

[@athanasiodol]

100% not sponsored. It is just a product I found in the local market. You must have done something wrong, did you clean them and degrease them correctly? Mine still hold strong

[@blew6222]

@@athanasiodol cleaned and degreased, applied left 15 mins and then clamped for 24hrs. Mine are shoes, maybe it’s a different material? 🤷🏼 I’ll try again and if that fails I’ll probably try to use a hot knife

[@gagelink2457]

@@blew6222 Try again I promise it'll work, keep it clamped as tight as possible right after you apply the glue. When you do it again try and sand off/get rid of the old glue so it attaches stronger.

[@LPSPHOTO]

CT1 clear is the best...

[@1benwalker]

Does this work on a doc martens sole? I have used Sikaflex which is similar but it has not held.

[@LPSPHOTO]

@@1benwalker Yes. Its a very strong repair. Clean the surfaces 1st and dry well. I used brake cleaner spray as it removes all traces of oil etc. Then the glue really does a good job...🍺👍

[@1benwalker]

@@LPSPHOTO Brilliant thanks! I’ll give that a go 👍

[@luigiboyo]

I have some of that so I'll try it on my daughters boots!

[@RagedContinuum]

no CT1 in USA though.. ideas?

[@catlady8324]

Pro Tip: On speed 2x it’s still slow!