How to Fix a Boot Sole and Shoe Sole

Have you ever had a pair of shoes or boots where the soul started to come apart or fall off? I discovered a new glue that is supposed to help you easily fix your shoes or boots.
I'm testing out this glue on a pair of boots just for you.
GEAR AID Shoe Repair Glue (AquaSeal)
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[@solohoh]

I've used epoxy for 45 years, set the leg of a chair or table into the heal of the boot -- overnight ---never failed. At least 25 pairs of hiking/work boots always wore out somewhere else. My epoxy black/white supply has lasted 55 years

[@duaneafields]

@@PR-ok7cj i guess his magic 55 year black and white epoxy lasted longer than he did. He's in the glue of the sky.

[@tdgdbs1]

Epoxy is not flexible enough for shoes repair.

[@alierem4266]

Unless the stiletto patch-up heel piece becomes bone hard to support weight of the wearer, it is likely to fall off. Also, (unless already done), drilling a small diameter hole into the heel to increase holding strenght fir the filler/build up. Boots: some of the hollow areas could be filled in to gain better hold between sole piece and shoe. Many manufacturers now are in effort to save on material in sole pieces.

[@isaacyoung1868]

Any updates about the boots? Did they hold up another year?

[@jefflim5443]

​@@tdgdbs1 Right.. "flexible" is key hear.

[@thomasmusso1147]

I've used contact adhesive ('Genkem' .. a South African Brand) for years. Has never failed. The secret is in the preparation beforehand of the surfaces to be joined, the initial 'clamping' together and then maintaining that pressure for the prescribed time. Rubber bands don't cut it. It needs serious pressure. Apply the 'RFM' Function beforehand .. 'Read the Flipping Manual' .. simple.

[@jadenephrite]

Regarding 3:43, if you premix some black pigment into the clear glue as an additive, then after the glue has cured, you no longer have to coat its exterior with a black marking pen or black paint.

[@jimrobertson3098]

Have a pair of Lands End shoes that I've had for 20 years. The sole completely separated. I previously tried another glue and it didn't work at all. Tried the glue in this video and have worn the shoes 2 times to trim and cut grass and no separation at all. In fact the repair looks as if they had never been repaired. Thanks so much for your video.

[@jdwht2455]

Contact cement - the original version, not the "improved" junk and what shoe repair shops use has worked for me for years. It's applied with a throw away acid brush. Then I use heavy (1/4" wide) rubber bands overnight to hold the footware together.

[@luvleils644]

Sir, I so love you!! I'm clueless about the heel heel repair & I have nice boot purchased 2/3 years ago and mule heel too. I can repair now with your tip because these shoes are no longer sold & i've not worn often, 4/5 times yearly at most. They're my fave and don't wanna givem' up! Awesome-ness you are!!

[@charltonheston969]

2 part epoxy works t00 , You're welcome

[@isaacyoung1868]

Any updates about the boots? Are they still good after a year?

[@Hurt_Maple6657]

I second that, but 2 years later instead

[@DontFuckWitDreDay]

I think it is safe to say those shoes are long gone. No way he still wears them. Likely tossed out.

[@cobalt-88]

This is especially helpful for fixing a cut in the leather on the boot top. Spread a bit under the surface as well as on outside. Phenomenal stuff. Lasts forever. I orignally used it because I saw that it was what my local shoemaker uses.

[@jeanie8831]

I am a diy, if you can sorta person I've used caulking, yes regular ole house/window caulk. It was the only thing I had. So I got the old caulking gun out, squirted and voila! This was on sneakers. It worked.

[@grmonkeykatt]

That glue is a total waste of time and money for a repair like that. You probably already have the the right glue in your workshop. Contact Cement. NOT the clear model glue in a tube. It comes in a can or a brown glass bottle. It looks like snot and the smell will knock you out, so use it outside. It's super easy to do. Apply the glue to BOTH surfaces, you must Let it dry for 15 minutes or it won't work. Then stick both surfaces together. No clamps or rubber bands needed. You will not be able to redo it if you mess up so pay attention. It's that strong. This is the right way to do a repair like that. I fix shoes

[@charlieq2012]

So you let the contact cement sit for 15 min , THEN stick them together?

[@grmonkeykatt]

@@charlieq2012 - Yes. Apply contact cement to both surfaces- let them dry for 15 minutes- then *carefully* press them together. I say carefully, because you'll only have one shot at it. The bond is that strong- you won't be able to redo so line everything up perfectly before pressing them together. FYI: (((Contact cement is usually tan color and rubbery. Don't make the mistake of using model glue which is often labeled contact cement, but totally different. (clear usually)))

[@kaylahaynes1210]

Do you need to sand each of the surfaces first before putting the contact cement on?

[@grmonkeykatt]

@@kaylahaynes1210 -Yes. Sand it as best you can. If the sole is still attached to the shoe Do Not do what this guy did by pulling it off completely. Once the sole is completely detached, no glue is ever going to fix it and last. **And lets be totally clear, this is only going to last one or two wearings before it falls apart again. No matter what you glue it together with.** The proper contact cement looks like beige gooey rubber cement. If it's clear, it's just model glue and it *will NOT work at all.* Apply the glue to *both* surfaces. You MUST let it dry for 15 minutes. Then carefully stick them together. If you used the proper glue and followed these instructions, the job is complete. If you used the wrong glue or didn't allow it to dry before sticking both surfaces together, you wasted your time. If you need to use clamps or rubber bands or weights, you did it wrong. **To be very clear, EVERYTHING this guy did in his horrible video is w r o n g. Period. And he knows it but hasn't taken this video down because he's making money when people buy the stuff he's using on Amazon.

[@WGN3D]

Thanks

[@istj66360]

On the boots, you can wrap them tight with plastic wrap and reinforce duck tape. That way the duck tape doesn't stick to the boot and you can trim off the excess plastic wrap and glue.

[@grmonkeykatt]

@ist66360 - Don't tell people that. If you need duct tape or rubber bands or weights or clamps, you used the WRONG glue and did it wrong. This guy needs to take this video down, but he won't because he makes money every time somebody buys the stuff he links in the description from Amazon.

[@mindstormme7840]

@@grmonkeykatt Sooo…what is the “right” glue and how should he have done it?…

[@wilhelmseleorningcniht9410]

@@grmonkeykatt clamps are widely used in all sorts of gluing jobs, shoes being no different. Strong glues require time to cure, they take time to fully set, and thus clamping is needed because the surfaces of the boot and sole are not perfectly flat and the weight evenly distributed. That's simply reality and saying this video is useless merely for using the basic tools any cobbler would like wise use is simply foolish

[@blessthegood1404]

I used the glue you used. I purchased it by following the link in your show more section. I followed the directions precisely. I allowed it to cure for 4 days. I have had envelopes and stamps that held better than that crap. That stuff is rubbish.

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

Sorry to hear that, I'm still having good results. It must have been a bad batch.

[@JasonSipe16]

I recommend barge cement.

[@brandonhull2695]

​@@JasonSipe16yes, Barge is the way to go that's what the professionals use.

[@HarriedPedestrian]

Suggestion: instead up using rubber bands, which can leave an indentation on the leather, get a thick sock and put your boot in it. Works great!

[@lazarusramaube8291]

Aren't you supposed to apply to both surfaces and allow to dry for a while before clamping them together?

[@grmonkeykatt]

YES!!! Finally, someone who understands how to do a job correctly. Thank you

[@lazarusramaube8291]

@@grmonkeykatt Dankie julle

[@linkedup7346]

nice video. I had a new pair of work boots I wore outside once and this happened. So far I used silicone and gorilla glue and sanded the sole . Neither worked. Now I will get a tube of Aqua Seal and really fix them...

[@LEONDELASIERRA1]

Hi did the aquí seal did a good job?

[@dontblameme6328]

No. Use 3M weatherstrip adhesive found at any auto parts or hardware store. Follow the simple directions and it will never separate again.

[@CeNadraz]

Thank you, I needed this. I went to a place that mends shoes and they said they couldn't repair my shoes where heel is coming off a bit. So I need to fix them myself. This is really helpful!

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

I would highly recommend watching this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDJXmmYmsZ4r6c

[@muddbear6410]

​@@TheLittleWoodHouse how is this repair holding up after a year?

[@grmonkeykatt]

@@muddbear6410 you may have noticed the same question asked a number of times with no reply. There's a very good reason for that. LoL

[@muddbear6410]

@@grmonkeykatt I hadn't gone thru the comments. That bad though huh? Lol

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

I wouldn't expect those repairs to last very long. I've had repairs like this done professionaly that only lasted a few wearings.

[@taargustaargus3139]

You can use a Dremel tool to get rid of the glue seepage after it dries. Just be careful.

[@grmonkeykatt]

.... or how about doing it slowly and not slobbering it all over the shoe in the first place? You're that guy that uses a softball size mound of spackle to fill a nail hole then sands it down after it dries. 😂

[@taargustaargus3139]

@@grmonkeykatt OR how about I was saying IF it happens you can do that. Never said I do it or that it's happened to me. You're that guy that takes comments out of context and leaves a dumb one in response to try and sound smart.

[@grmonkeykatt]

@@taargustaargus3139 well I guess you got me with that one. But to be honest, the smart guy would have just wiped the residual glue off with a rag before it dried.

[@colintran1192]

Very helpful, this video legit save me so much money and my shoe. Thank you

[@Chelsea123Chii]

What if the bottom of the shoe between the shoe and sole is disintegrated? Meaning there's not much to glue to?

[@saltybildo9448]

Dig it, I got a 200 pair of low mileage Georgias with vibram sole imma try it thnx

[@richardburgett3858]

seen another video where the guy mixed gasoline and styrafoam and the repair took about ten minutes and he tried to pull it apart and couldn't then he used a soldering iron to smooth out around the edges!

[@TravelwithRomer]

Thank you for your wonderful video. I've been trying to fix my KEEN boots that supposedly "Waterproof"! I went fishing and I got wet and the sole slightly came off. I tried using the RUBBER CEMENT but it is NOT WORKING 😞 Any advice please how I can fix this problem? Thank you all for the future answer.

[@Cupat1]

The boots I've got have a vibram sole but came away from the boot but the the boot stole is full of air pockets (or whatever they're called) therefore they local place said they can't be resoled because of this.

[@davidtran8750]

What is name of the glue?

[@Simon_Jakle__almost_real_name]

I tried to glue and using silicone or textile glue for a loose sole, but when you roll your foot the fixation wears out, so how can this be made lasting longer? would/does cotton material stick on plastic, for how many hours of walking? runners or sportlers shoes won't last long with techniques discovered or shown "to us" so far. How long did your "glueing" last on a shoe that seemed quite cheap? Would elder shoemakers knit the parts together with a saddler needle, attempting to boar holes, so the "mend" rather lasted? boar additional holes to stuff the glue material in? Until all products would have to be rented? when the work becomes way too expensive? Those tricks often shown on portals like youtube would be all about how durable the turn out. I'd recommend mentionning the time phase of "usability". Since we're not all actors (wanting to depend of) looking good.

[@Wigedywezzers1]

Hey buddy. Is this better than shoo goo? Would like your opinion. Thanks

[@grmonkeykatt]

Shoo Goo. Noo. If you can afford Shoo Goo you can afford Contact Cement to do it properly. Coat both surfaces with the contact cement- LET IT DRY FOR 15 MIN -then carefully put the two surfaces together. Done. No clamps, duct tape, ace bandages, weight needed.

[@rubbertips]

That stilleto heel will come off on the first go. You could put a metal pin down the tube that might help to reinforce it.

[@rajgunesekara6868]

Thank your value program and let me know the name of that gum please

[@Carolinachoppa]

Is there anyone I can send my shoes to to be reglued right

[@brunozuliani2283]

Seen many many many shoes repaired. You need to apply the glue evenly on both surfaces and let it dry before bonding the two components not in a thick bead and just stick them together. The best shoe adhesives instruct you right on the can to hit the sole with a hammer. That means slip the shoe on to a steel last put the sole on after the glue is no longer tacky and hammer the sole on. The more you deviate from those instructions , the poorer your result will be.

[@prasanthchakrapani8105]

How to repair holes in shoe sole?

[@parminderpanesar600]

What kind glue you use

[@davidlang4442]

I used black silicon sealant found in a caulk gun type tube. Worked great.

[@12babyapes59]

What about Shoe Goo?

[@claesmansson9070]

Shoe cobblers usually hammer the sole on their last when they glue anything together, to make maximum contact.

[@MrMudEagle]

E6000 glue works very well too.

[@jamesdemuro5923]

Great job 👍what is the name of the glue.

[@RabindraNarine-r7c]

Can you please give me the name of the glues

[@327JohnnySS]

I know really.

[@jameslayman]

my dad gave me a pair of military boots that he used 20 years ago during the mandatory servicd thing, the first day i wore them, the sole basically *melted* onto the pavement. I now have no sole to glue on lol.

[@Kiwionwing]

boot job looks good stiletto heal I doubt lasted a night out You can get heals for stiletto nail and glue

[@Dakiniwoman]

Thank you, your video is very helpful.

[@abfoldhazi]

Any update on the boots. How are they doing ?

[@fukumoristar7176]

My working boots happened like but dont know where how to get..what needed to replace that sole bottom?

[@TomasPrimoYasper]

Nice boot! Brand?

[@jackspratt44]

After you glue it you put your foot in it and stand still for a bit. Do this when you have time and nothing better to do. Your weight will force it together

[@richardstewart6900]

Our posties drive up from their sorting office in a van, then park outside our house and then do their immediately local deliveries before moving the van on. They use big rubber bands to hold batches of envelopes together but for decades have been more than a little careless about dropping those bands. Our neighbours probably think I'm excessively fastidious (or just plain weird!) in picking them up ... but you folk will likely realise why I do it!!! 🤔🤣

[@cameronserle]

I am a cobbler, PLEASE DO NOT TRY DOING THE HEEL PART ON THE LADIES HEEL

[@ghosthunter152]

It’s a great video, but I’d def say this glue on the heel was not a good idea!

[@littlethings7675]

Hiee...I've kept sport shoes in hot water.....the shoe sole got separated....is there any solution for thatt

[@littlethings7675]

Hiee...I've kept sport shoes in hot water.....the shoe sole got separated....is there any solution for thatt

[@cameronserle]

@littlethings7675 You can use a little bit of super glue around the edges and then use strong heat-activated shoe glue and use a heat gun to heat the glue and stick it together. Or go to a cobbler

[@oneviello6244]

Could you tell me Sir, which glue is the best for ladies hills ? Thank you in advance.

[@usergvhhyu1223]

Barge Cement is what shoemakers and repairers use for this type of work.

[@mgomez5606]

How are the boots holding up after a year?

[@zakkazi9936]

Very good tips. Thank you.

[@MEscribbles]

Yeah, curious as to how this boot repair lasted. Op?

[@nachoproblema]

I’d say a simple superglue works. I used shoe goo and the results are mixed between the boots I used

[@rafal2748]

thank you very much for video

[@CindyGardner-e6c]

Thank you.

[@josejuanrosales3614]

Can i use jb weld ?

[@MarkCasey-ub8sp]

E6000 is the only glue I would use for this. Contact cement and 'Shoo Goo' was absolutely useless.

[@craigbuchan316]

Great how to vid. So 11 months on. Has the repair stayed glued ok?

[@grmonkeykatt]

11 months? You're kidding, right? You could've asked that question 3 days later and the answer still would have been , No. And his wife still won't speak to him after she stumbled and fractured her ankle when they went out that night.

[@darek795]

Don't you need to wait for 10 minutes for the glue to become dry ? and then press it together ?

[@georgemcdaniel8625]

Use an ACE bandage to clamp the boot together.

[@grmonkeykatt]

Just use the right glue. No clamp needed!

[@la196]

I have a snow boot to repair and I may go with using this product. I'll probably take a black Sharpie and go over the adhesive after it's cured which will also cut down on the sheen of the adhesive. I only have a 3 inch or so area so repair. Thanks for the video:)

[@OverlandTT]

What if the midsole is perishing, OUTER is perfect as is the leather and they were bad out of the box from Army surplus supplier.

[@dharamveersengar6968]

Tell me glue name

[@BhayiCetywa-lo6jq]

Names of tools are used

[@heidismith8970]

What glue did you use?

[@-IE_it_yourself]

uhhh, he doesnt say?! im ony 30 seconds in... contact cement is what you need.

[@FlorFernandez1]

@@-IE_it_yourself it's Aquaseal

[@FlorFernandez1]

it's Aquaseal

[@fredsbloggs656]

I think the idea is for the glue to stick on another heel tip .. not for it to be the tip itself ..... the glue is clearly (excuse the pun) too soft for that application!

[@johnjkizer6399]

The best stuff without a doubt is shoe goo

[@rickchant8907]

Have used that for years ,even fixed a hole in a steel toe ,filled the hole smoothed it out polished the boots and never leaked .Wore those boots for 3 more years.

[@jameshitselberger5845]

Sometimes the glue is visible on new boots too

[@joenguyen9955]

❤❤❤ it's no good at all mate. Thanks ❤❤❤

[@toonybrain]

FYI: They make high-heel tips.

[@Fridelain]

I have found hot glue and a heat gun work great. Heat the sole side, apply glue stick while keeping the heat on. Heat the shoe side, then reheat the hot glue. This also spreads the glue, you want a thin, even-ish layer. Keep the heat on as you bring both pieces together. Clothespins around the edge, a water bottle filled with lead shot or a bodybuilding free weight sitting on the heel, or you can place the shoe upside down on a pipe or something and put something heavy on top. It takes a while for the glue to cool down as it's insulated.

[@grmonkeykatt]

You forgot to say Park your car on it overnight. Hot glue is for little craft projects, not shoe repair. Use the right kind of glue and use it properly. It will cost the same amount of $ to buy contact cement and use it properly. The only thing stopping you would be laziness to actually go out to get it.

[@khoohockkooi3922]

Good job Sir

[@jacksheet1032]

Id like to see those boots after 6 miles on the trail...

[@m.angeloz9080]

I have faith in gorilla 🦍 glue haven't tried it but watching any possible diy

[@rickchant8907]

I've always used shoegoo

[@rajahalex460]

What is the name of the glu

[@sinister-monopoly4758]

aquaseal

[@taurusprince89]

What’s the clamp called u uses to hold the shoe down

[@vm9370]

nice you try the boots, I thought you will try the high heels too lol

[@SecretAgentLamarScrotus]

How has it been holding?

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

It has been a few days since I've worn it but so far so good.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@TheLittleWoodHouse how about now?

[@DD-pn3cb]

try using electrical pvc tape to bind shoe and sole together ,,, worked well for me

[@Byronwi]

what about hott glue gun

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

I doubt it will last very long

[@aarontapatio2257]

Prolly should have used a qtip for the heel🤔

[@johnlim4289]

Tried Shoe Gloo and it fell apart after a few days of use.

[@artedigitaluniverso]

I have a shoe that the sole do not stick....is hard to find a cheaper way that works

[@ArleeStarr]

Quality boots would have the sole sewn on to the upper.

[@arashy]

Since the woman’s heel didn’t work in the long run, you should have at least added a disclaimer. 😕

[@deaddoll1361]

I thought he was going to glue a new tip on the heel, not expect the glue to replace it. Silly.

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Thanks!

[@853rudedogs2]

Give ius an update please

[@mnpu4499]

👟🥾👢Stich the surrounding when you buy the new one it won't torn out ever

[@kingkobra1956]

Duct tape is also a viable option.

[@idekreatifdantutorial]

mantap terima kasih videonya

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

OMG?G!!!! DUDE! You do know that there are pre-made heel caps to repair your wife's high heels! That piece of glue not only won't last you're going to cause her to break an ankle or worse! Shoe heel caps/tips have a metal post on them to secure them in the heel as well as for support from the 1000s of pounds of pressure we put on our shoes when walking. Dude you should have just taken her shoes to a shoe repair shop.

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

I have fixed them since and made an additional video showing this.

[@joeysumner908]

So I guess don’t know that you replace the metal and heel portion with new ones. Just fyi

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

I learned later and made a second video

[@MarianTofan-vl3ts]

In Romanian is not exist this a gloo saw strong.

[@ultraali453]

Thank you for the demonstration.

[@lissyniña]

That lady shoe needs to go to a Shoemaker and have the heels replaced just the heel tip they take that stud out and put a new one in there

[@SpamMouse]

"...some of this..." What ?

[@zbaby82]

Might super glue had fixed the boot too?

[@TheLittleWoodHouse]

The glue needs to be flexible, so probably not

[@LopesSolucoesemReformas]

Top. parabens pelo seu grande talento meu nobre amigo