Peeled off sole common problem, which can be solved in two ways: contact a repair shop or glue the sole at home.

The second option is the most common, but the quality of gluing is poor if the glue and gluing method are chosen incorrectly.

In this article we will tell you which glue to choose for unstuck shoes and how to glue the sole to a shoe so that it lasts as long as possible and does not come off until the end of the wearing season.

What glue to use to glue the sole

Shoe manufacturers and shoemakers divide adhesive compositions into those used for gluing soles, gluing stitching elements, and gluing insoles.

Sole adhesive after drying it must have strength and elasticity, resistance to low and high temperatures, moisture resistant properties.

When choosing a composition, it is important to understand what materials the sole and the main part of the shoe are made of (information can be found on the sticker/stamp in the shoe or on the shoe box).

• Polychloroprene adhesive, also known as nairite/neoprene, is created on the basis of low-temperature polymerization chloroprene rubbers.

Suitable for gluing rubber, leather, fabric, wood and polymer parts.

Nairit shoe adhesive is available in small tubes for home use, as well as in tin cans for production needs.

The best representatives for gluing shoe soles:

1. Nairit glue (88, Nairit-1, Nairit)- a common Russian adhesive composition that glues many materials together, which is why it is popular among craftsmen. Many people note high quality products in cans, however, glue in a tube has gained a bad reputation.
2. Shoe glue Sprut.
3. Shoe glue Marathon, Moment.
4. KLEYBERG shoe sole glue.
5. Professional shoe glue SAR 30E Kenda Farben .
6. Glue nairit BOTERM GTA, BOCHEM.

Chloroprene glue requires correct process gluing with activation of the adhesive film by heating.

• Polyurethane adhesive is made from urethane rubber mixed with an isocyanin hardener. This adhesive is suitable for gluing the leather base of shoes to soles made of leather, rubber, thermoplastic/TEP and polyvinyl chloride/PVC.

Best Shoe Glue:

1. Shoe glue Desmokol/Desmokoll.
2. Uranus.
3. Polyurethane adhesive UR-600.
4. "Professional" glue.
5. Shoe glue BONIKOL PUR, BOCHEM.
6. Polyurethane shoe adhesive SAR 306, Kenda Farben - a professional Italian composition for leather goods and shoes, withstands high loads and does an excellent job of gluing natural and artificial leather, fabric, rubber and plastics.

To glue the sole you need proper preparation surfaces, as well as holding the glue until gluing.

How to glue the sole to a shoe - instructions

To ensure high-quality gluing of the sole to the shoe, it is necessary to follow the technology for applying the adhesive composition.

When choosing a polyurethane or nairite composition, you can rely on these instructions, since both types of glue are applied using a similar technology.

• Cleaning and degreasing the gluing area - regular acetone will do.
• For high-quality adhesion, the sole and the glued part of a leather or sneaker boot need to be slightly sanded. Fabric and cardboard parts are not sanded.

1. Apply a thin layer of glue to both surfaces of the shoe to be glued, without closing, wait for the time in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (time may vary) - on average 5-15 minutes.
2. After the first layer of glue has dried, apply a second one and again wait for the formation of an adhesive film; the composition should not be fluid - about 10-15 minutes.

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In order for the glue to properly adhere to the sole of the shoe, it is necessary to create thermal activation of the adhesive film; at home, this can be done using a household or construction hair dryer.

It is important that the heating temperature must correspond to the time of exposure to warm air:

1. 80-100°C 30-90 seconds,
2. 120-140°C 20-40 sec.

• After heating, the sole is pressed tightly with high strength pressure to the shoe part for 20 seconds. Next, the shoes must be left to stick together for a period of 24 to 48 hours.

With wear, any shoe eventually becomes unusable. Since the main load falls on the sole, it is with it that there are always more problems. It can become deformed, become covered with cracks, burst, move away along the edge from the top of the shoes, or even fall off. If you can wait a while with the repair of a pair of shoes, then you will have to resort to repairing your everyday shoes immediately. The most current issues of all the possible ones - how to glue the sole yourself at home or repair a small defect in a hollow base.

You don't need any special skills to do this. It is enough to purchase suitable glue for shoe repair and follow the simple advice of professionals.

Popular brands of shoe glue

The market is saturated with various adhesives for shoe production. Each of them is designed to work with a certain type glued surfaces. You can check with the seller of the relevant products to find out which glue is best to use. Before gluing the sole, you should read the instructions included with the product.

"DESMOCOLL"

The adhesive contains polyurethane resins and modifying fillers. It is used for quick bonding of rubber, polyurethane, leather, PVC, thermoplastic elastomer shoe bases and uppers of dense materials, synthetic, genuine leather. After drying, it gives a transparent adhesive seam and does not allow moisture to pass through.

The adhesive composition includes polychloroprene rubber, synthetic resins, thermal vulcanizers, and organic solvents. Sealing parts does not require long-term fixation. Used for repairing shoes made of leather, rubber, and fabric uppers. Not suitable for bonding polyurethane soles.

Glue "Moment" for shoes

It is used for attaching the peeled platform of shoes made of rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, leather, plastic to the upper made of leather, fabric, leatherette. Due to its ease of use, it is popular among consumers. The composition includes resins, rubber, acetone, hydrocarbons. After the sole has been glued at home, the product can be used within a day.

Important! When purchasing glue for shoe soles, you need to make sure that it can be used for reliable and quality connection exactly the materials from which the top and sole of the shoe are made. The area of ​​application of the composition is indicated on the packaging.

Required materials and tools

The quality of shoes does not always meet established requirements, which often leads to product failure at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, even before the shoe platform begins to peel off, or visible damage appears on it, you should stock up on everything necessary for repairs. A novice shoemaker will need:

Preparing the product and applying glue

Before gluing the sole to the shoe, you need to carefully inspect the product and assess the extent of damage. Metal heels must be removed. If the sole has come off in several places at once, and at the slightest impact it comes off from the top, it is better to tear it off entirely and re-glue it.

The surfaces on which the adhesive will be applied are cleaned of dirt, degreased, the remnants of old glue are removed with a spatula, and dried. For better adhesion of the parts, they are treated with sandpaper, creating roughness.

The glue is applied to both surfaces, distributed evenly with a brush thin layer. Before gluing the product, you need to wait 10 - 15 minutes until the glue dries a little. If the elements have a porous base, after this time the composition is reapplied and left for another 15 minutes.

Important! Regardless of what you plan to use to glue the sole to the shoe, you should make sure that the room is well ventilated (all known compositions contain easily evaporating toxic substances). When performing work, do not smoke or be near open flame sources.

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Options for gluing soles

There are two ways to reliably connect surfaces, used at home. How to glue the sole, which method is better to choose depends on the skills and desires of the master.

Cold way

The method does not require special equipment and is easy to implement. After applying the adhesive, the surfaces to be joined are pressed against each other with maximum force. It is imperative to ensure that there are no voids left in the sealed product between the base of the upper and the sole. After connecting the parts, the boot is placed under pressure for at least 10 hours.

Hot way

The method is most often used when repairing shoes with hard soles; it provides ideal grip over the entire surface. After application, the glue is left until completely dry(usually this takes 30 minutes). Then the soles of the shoes are heated with a hairdryer or over gas burner and press intensely against the top of the shoe for 15–20 seconds. Shoes glued in this way can be used after 48 hours.

From the video you will learn how to use hot melt adhesive:

Features of repairing soles with voids

Before you glue the sole on your sneakers, you need to inspect the rubber covering the honeycomb of the base. In damaged areas it is removed. The cavities are cleaned of dirt, filled with scraps of porous rubber and filled with sealant.
It is better to take shoes with broken soles to a repair shop.

If you treat your work with due attention and diligence, on your own you can extend the life of your favorite shoes for several more years.

Well, who among you and I has not encountered such a problem as a burst sole? The situation is very unpleasant, because not everyone knows how to seal the soles of sneakers or any other shoes. You can take it to a specialist, but it will cost a lot, then the idea comes to mind to solve this problem yourself. To do this, you must be aware of some of the nuances that are discussed in this article.

How to seal the soles of autumn or winter shoes?

As a handy tool for repairing the soles of sneakers, the following is suitable:

• glue, for example, “Moment”;
• epoxy sealant crazy hands”;
• product with polyurethane “Desmokol”.

Each of them comes with instructions that you need to follow during operation.

Important! You must also take into account that these products are somewhat toxic. If any of them gets on the mucous membranes, they must be immediately washed off with a stream of ordinary running water.

Sequence of work:

1. Since winter or autumn shoes often have soles with a honeycomb structure, first you will have to deal with the honeycombs. You must remove the rubber that covers them to such an area that will allow you to remove absolutely all accumulated dirt from the holes. It happens that access to the honeycombs occurs from the side of the insole, which will have to be completely removed when cleaning the holes.
2. Fill the honeycombs with small scraps of micropores, and then fill them with silicone sealant, thoroughly sealing them.
3. You will need to wait for the sealant to dry and harden before you begin to seal the cracked sole.
4. Next, cut out a piece of rubber or micropores that can fit into the hole in size if it is large, or press out small holes with a mixture of sealant and micropore sawdust.
5. According to the size of the shoe, cut the sole from a thin piece of rubber and glue it using the already prepared adhesive over the entire area of ​​your shoe.
6. Place your shoes or boots under the press.

Important! The time required for the glue to dry completely is indicated in the instructions for it.

To prevent negative factors from leading to shoes or boots quickly coming apart and losing their strength, read also about:

How to seal a hole in the sole of already summer shoes?

You need to follow exactly the same algorithm, but there will be a little less hassle.

If the sandals are adhesive, then purchase rubber soles from a professional workshop and glue them on yourself using rubber glue. This can be done if the shoes have a solid base.

Important! If the sole is attached to summer shoes solely along the contour, in this case you will have to throw away the sandals.

We repair sports shoes

In case if training process happens in the gym, you won’t have to give up your favorite pair of sneakers. Of the domestic types of glue, it is best to use epoxy, which is designed specifically for shoes. Its cost is relatively low.

Imported glue:

1. Most suitable option adhesive - American-made Seamgrip glue. It is used to seal rubber boats. If you managed to purchase it, you won’t have to part with your favorite pair of sneakers for long, because this is the only glue that completely solves the problem of how to seal the sole of sneakers. But its cost is quite high.
2. Imported epoxy adhesives like Done Deal are somewhat better than domestic adhesives, but they cannot be promised durability for sneakers when used.

How to seal the soles of sneakers:

1. Thoroughly clean the edges of the hole in your sole and degrease it with a solvent.
2. Once everything is dry, apply the properly diluted epoxy mixture.
3. If the hole is large, put a fiberglass mesh called serpyanka into it.
4. While the glue dries, seal the hole on the outside masking tape, so that the sole remains completely level.

Tread repair

To repair the tread, you need a sharp knife - it is best to take a shoemaker's knife, coarse sandpaper or a grater, which is made from a piece of tin from any tin can with holes punched in it.

The repair proceeds as follows:

1. To begin, cut a patch from a piece of fairly hard rubber and fit it into place.
2. Using a grater and knife, give the patch a wedge shape.
3. The surface should be rough, so it is better to treat it with sandpaper, and then wipe it with a degreasing solvent and dry it.
4. After this, apply glue to the surface in two or three layers. Dry the glue thoroughly. Drying time for the first layer is approximately 20 minutes, for the second - at least 2 hours, but preferably at least 6-8 hours.
5. Then heat the glued surfaces over electric hotplate or gas until the smell of glue appears, quickly attach them to each other, press firmly and hold for several seconds until they have cooled completely.

Sneaker heel repair

If the tread is thoroughly worn out, it is carefully torn off from the surface of the sole, cutting it precisely in those places where it is impossible to tear it off. You can moisten these areas with solvent so that the protector comes off.

Transfer the outline of your sole onto cardboard, draw in the erased edges, and then cut out the pattern. You can make a new protector from any rubber mat that can be found in any hardware stores.

Important! During gluing, thoroughly clean the surfaces to be joined, but otherwise, the gluing technology itself is the same.

Repairing soft soles

If your soft sole has worn out, then before gluing a new tread, extend the soft sole to required thickness using microporous rubber.

Shoe upper repair

When repairing a sneaker upper, a lot depends directly on its material. If the upper is made of natural or artificial leather or suede, then they crack at the bend or simply wear out.

Glue or sew patches made of a much thinner and more elastic material than the top, such as suede or artificial leather, onto cracked and burst areas.

Important! But it’s better not to allow cracks to form. To do this, lubricate natural leather shoe polish, clean the suede with a dry, stiff brush, as well as a school eraser, try to lift the pile.

In order to clean natural leather and suede from dirt, it is better to use a slightly damp cloth and under no circumstances wash them running water. By the way, try not to wear shoes that are made of artificial leather during sub-zero temperature.

How to sew on patches correctly?

In those moments when the threads that hold the parts of the sneakers together break, the layer of threads is restored using the original holes. You can use a paperclip to pull the threads through, but it is best to use a syringe needle, slightly dulling its tip with sandpaper so that the needle cannot cut the thread.

Important! Remember that the care of boots, sneakers, boots and sandals should be correct even in the season when you do not wear them. This is what will guarantee the strength and durability of both the upper and the sole. Save it to your bookmarks and use ours as needed.

You will need

• - Glue;
• - Acetone;
• - Rags or cotton wool;
• - Press;
• - Sealant (MS polymer), silicone sealant;
• - Porous rubber;
• - Cardboard;
• - Insoles;
• - Rubber sole;
• - A piece of cotton fabric;
• - Knife and scissors.

Instructions

Repairing the sole with durable rubber glue is the most common way to fix it. As a rule, this is a temporary measure. If the front edge of the sole has peeled off a little (“asks for porridge”), clean the surfaces to be glued from dirt and, after drying, treat them with acetone. Usually super glue and “Moment” are used. Well proven in practice self-repair soles, epoxy glue (EPD), sealant “Crazy Hands” and polyurethane product “Desmokol”.

Use glue according to the instructions on the package. Usually it is applied in a not very thick layer (2-3 mm), left for about 10 minutes and the shoes are strongly compressed with a weight from night to morning. Ideally, this would be done in a shoe workshop using a special press. Use the means at hand, trying not to deform the shoes. It is ideal to use a “g”-shaped block with additional weight.

If a leaky sole has a honeycomb structure, when worn, voids form in it - the heel sinks, the shoe becomes thinner in this place. Tear off the insole and thoroughly clean the honeycomb of dirt, glue residue and torn cardboard. After this, you can fill them with sealant (for example, MS polymer) and let them dry thoroughly. Cut out cardboard templates in the shape of the old insoles, soak them in the same product and glue them to the sole, then install new insoles.

Sometimes the honeycomb sole leaks due to a small puncture. In this case, the insole is also disconnected (if it is in order, then this can only be done at the puncture site). Fill the honeycombs with silicone sealant, fill them with scraps of porous rubber (micropores) and apply silicone again. Place the insole on top and press it firmly until the repaired sole is dry.

It is almost impossible to fix a sole that is cracked across at home. To do this, you need to contact shoemakers and make a rubber sticker (“prevention”). The same should be done for abrasion of heels and toes.

If you managed to get a thin rubber sole that fits your shoe, try gluing it on yourself. Use strong shoe glue. In order for the rubber part to stick to the polyurethane or nylon base, first weld a precisely cut cotton lining onto it with a hot iron. When gluing rubber soles to leather, it is recommended to make a 45-degree edge. However, only the experienced craftsmen.

Helpful advice

If you plan to wear your shoes for a long time, take them to a workshop immediately and ask them to make polyurethane stickers. Then you won’t soon have to think about how to seal the sole. This type of prevention is inexpensive and easily replaceable. In winter, stickers will protect you from ice. At this time of year, homemade methods of repairing shoes are only a short-term measure, since boots and boots quickly become damaged due to frost.

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We usually use rubber boots only a few times a year, for example, when going fishing or going to the forest to pick mushrooms. But they often leak, because we walk in them not through Canadian greenery, but through forests and slums. So a dilemma arises - you don’t have enough money to buy boots, and you don’t want to go to a specialized workshop, since repairing boots there can cost, if not more, then on par with the cost of a new product. In this case, it is more rational to seal the boots yourself.

Instructions

Carefully cut a patch from old rubber along the puncture or cut on the boots in need of repair. Clean the glued sides, both on the boot and on the prepared patch, with a large file, and then with sandpaper or sandpaper.

Using a brush or piece of foam, spread a thin layer of adhesive suitable for working with both grease-free surfaces. rubber products. Leave the parts for the glue to partially dry for 15-20 minutes. After the designated time, apply a second layer of glue in the same way.

Press the patch onto the damaged area, supporting it from the inside with the fingers of one hand and from the outside with the fingers of the other. Try to do this with maximum effort to ensure optimally strong contact between the parts being glued. Do not use glued shoes for 24 hours after the manipulations.

To disguise the cut patch, you can smooth the surface by thinning the edges with sandpaper. If desired, paint over the patch with special paint.

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Most often, second glue is used to independently repair sneakers, shoes, sandals and other shoes. Household adhesives are divided into liquid, contact, reaction and thermal. They allow you to solve almost any problem related to home renovation.

Liquid glue

Liquid adhesives, both solvent and solvent-free, manufactured in water based, are used using the “wet” method, that is, they are applied to one of the sides that needs to be glued. Such products are best suited for bonding porous surfaces: paper, cardboard, fabrics, leather and wood. For example, they can be used to easily glue a new insole or fix the tongue on sneakers using a patch made of leather or thick fabric.

Contact glue

If you intend to bond non-porous surfaces, such as rubber, porcelain, plastic, or items that need to retain their elasticity (soles or belts), it is best to use contact adhesive in tubes or spray form. Unlike liquid glue, contact must be applied to both parts to be glued. In addition, you need to let the glue dry slightly for 10-15 minutes before joining the surfaces. The glue sets instantly, but it requires a lot of force to hold the two parts together. When repairing shoe soles, it is best to use a weight, such as an old iron. In order not to disturb the shape of the shoe, you can lay a layer of thick cardboard between the shoe and the oppression.

Reaction glue

In cases where it is necessary to glue highly loaded objects that lack pores, or heat resistance is required, professionals recommend using reaction adhesives, also known as second adhesives. They work instantly as soon as the active component reacts with another component of the glue or with a certain element external environment. When choosing a reaction adhesive, pay attention to the requirements for operating conditions. While oxidation in air is sufficient for a typical one-component adhesive to work, more specialized products may require special environments and factors to efficient work. Second glue is suitable for repairing heels, straps, and also operational repair soles on leaking winter boots and boots. The Moment brand produces many types of reaction glue, including one specialized for shoe repair.

Hot melt adhesive

Hot-melt adhesive is also universal in everyday life, widely used for repairs and creativity. It does not require dosing or mixing and is solvent-free, making it suitable for bonding all materials, including solvent-resistant plastics. The glue is heated to 110°C and applied to the surface using a special gun. With its help, you can not only glue the sole or insole, but also fix the torn ones. decorative elements or decorate a pair of shoes with rhinestones, sequins and other decorations.

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Use for repair polyurethane glue

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“Gluing the sole” is not an entertaining video, but an educational one.

Pay close attention to what is said there. I showed the principle. I would like to add some very important tips:

1. glue on shoes “dear to your heart” only after you’ve tried them a couple of times on old, unnecessary ones. stick it on your neighbor-grandmother, older people, as a rule, don’t have expensive shoes, the main thing for them is that they don’t leak or fall off, you’ll get some exercise and grandma will be pleased.

2. If you are not lazy, coat it and dry it, and then coat it again and dry it (that is, apply a double layer of glue), then the adhesion will be much stronger. This is especially true for textile and suede shoes, since these and other porous materials absorb glue well and less of it remains on the surface to be glued, which is why a second layer is needed. Just after each application, be sure to let the glue dry (set) - this is when hot sizing.

3. You all know how to glue on a “cold” one. We coated both sides, let the glue dry for about 10 minutes, so that the coated parts did not touch, and pressed it “grandmother’s way,” i.e. leg of a sofa or table .

Use for repair polyurethane glue for “desmokol” shoes and its varieties.

How to glue soles at home

Buy it in “shoe repair and sewing” stores. It is sold on tap, half a liter will cost you no more than 150 rubles. This is glue for everything, the main thing is to know how to use it. It is an irreplaceable thing on the farm, and such an operation as repairing shoes with your own hands will be completely doable for you.

My advice is to learn to hot glue. When you learn both ways, you will decide for yourself where to apply which method. Glue can be purchased on the website at store. It will cost more than on tap, but without searching and proven. Glues almost all materials

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“Gluing the sole” is not an entertaining video, but an educational one. Pay close attention to what is said there. I showed the principle. I would like to add some very important tips:

1. glue on shoes “dear to your heart” only after you’ve tried them a couple of times on old, unnecessary ones. stick it on your neighbor-grandmother, older people, as a rule, don’t have expensive shoes, the main thing for them is that they don’t leak or fall off, you’ll get some exercise and grandma will be pleased.

2. If you are not lazy, coat it and dry it, and then coat it again and dry it (that is, apply a double layer of glue), then the adhesion will be much stronger. This is especially true for textile and suede shoes, since these and other porous materials absorb glue well and less of it remains on the surface to be glued, which is why a second layer is needed. Just after each application, be sure to let the glue dry (set) - this is when hot sizing.

3. You all know how to glue on a “cold” one. We coated both sides, let the glue dry for about 10 minutes, so that the coated parts did not touch, and pressed it “grandmother’s way,” i.e. leg of a sofa or table .

Use for repair polyurethane glue for “desmokol” shoes and its varieties. Buy it in “shoe repair and sewing” stores. It is sold on tap, half a liter will cost you no more than 150 rubles. This is glue for everything, the main thing is to know how to use it. It is an irreplaceable thing on the farm, and such an operation as repairing shoes with your own hands will be completely doable for you.

My advice is to learn to hot glue.

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Shoe glue. DIY shoe repair

Details Updated 05.11.2017 22:36

Shoe repair is not as scary as it seems.

Shoe repair is a familiar situation for most of us. Luckily, it usually just takes some shoe glue and some skillful hands to fix the situation.

Problems with shoes? Take it easy.

If problems arise with your shoes, there are only three options - throw the shoes away, send them in for repairs and fix them yourself. It is clear that it is quite difficult to replace a broken heel or a leaky sole yourself, because few people have on hand necessary materials, and quite specific knowledge is required. However, gluing a loose sole is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

Classic instructions for using shoe glue

The surfaces to be glued must be thoroughly washed, sanded, degreased with acetone or gasoline, and wiped with a dry cloth. After this, apply evenly shoe glue onto both cleaned surfaces and wait 10-15 minutes. If the materials are absorbent and porous, you should once again apply a layer of glue to the surface and leave for about 10 minutes. The surfaces to be glued must be pressed firmly for a short time. Usually the most important thing here is the strength of compression, and not at all its duration. However, there are exceptions, for which instructions are drawn up. This is the standard method that you should follow. However, when repairing shoes, you should always read the instructions carefully and not rely on your knowledge. The longest period for reliable gluing of surfaces is a day. Usually a few hours are enough. Watch the video “How to glue shoes”

Choosing glue for repairing shoes

How to choose the right one shoe glue? This is a rather serious question, because manufacturers today produce many varieties of shoe glue, and about half of them are labeled “universal.” This is far from true, because each of them has certain characteristics. Rarely good glue for metal will be just as good for shoes. For example, Moment universal glue should not be used for shoes. It will perfectly glue any surface, but the surface of the sole will quickly crack. After hardening, it becomes “glassy”, breaking the sole.

Main types of shoe glue

The most common types of shoe glue are rubber, epoxy, polyurethane, PVC, super glue, Moment and a number of others. The main thing is to carefully check that the packaging bears the inscription “ for shoes". Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages that should be kept in mind. As an example, I will give two varieties.

Rubber adhesive for shoes

Natural rubber adhesive offers an interesting opportunity for gluing without activating the adhesive film, but its adhesive ability is quite low. There are other disadvantages as well. However, for secondary and auxiliary operations (gluing insoles, pre-attaching soles) it is quite suitable.

Polyurethane Shoe Adhesive

Polyurethane glue is excellent in cases where other types of shoe glue are not able to provide adequate strength for fastening parts.

How to glue the sole yourself? Which glue to choose?

For example, heavily oiled leather or joining parts with polyurethane and polychloride coatings.

Repairing shoes yourself is not that difficult. Other types of glue are more versatile and work great in most cases. In a word, if you treat shoe repair responsibly, but without unnecessary reverence, you can significantly extend the service life of your shoes. In the vast majority of cases, repairs do not require special skills or knowledge. All you need is attentiveness and minimal manual skills.

How to seal sneakers?

The most comfortable and versatile shoes are sneakers.

How and with what to glue the sole to the shoe?

When purchasing even expensive shoes, it is possible that during use the sneakers begin to leak, become deformed, and eventually wear out and tear. If they are expensive for you or you have a lot associated with them, then of course it will be a pity to throw away your favorite shoes. Don’t worry, in this article we’ll show you how to seal your sneakers, because it’s the simplest and most affordable way repair - use shoe glue.

How to choose glue for shoe repair?

Today, effective adhesives for shoes have almost completely replaced traditional fastening agents such as threads and nails. In the production of 80% of modern shoes, various adhesive compositions are also used.

To tighten the upper parts, polychloroprene and polyurethane compounds are used in the form of aqueous dispersions of polymers and rubber latexes. The main advantages of such compositions:

• absence of violations of the integrity of materials connected with glue;
• durability and reliability of adhesive joints;
• elasticity of adhesive seams;
• water resistance, frost resistance;
• independence of bonding strength from the thickness of the part.

The following types of products are most in demand in shoe production:

• Nairite glue. It is mainly used for fastening soles and rubber heels, tightening blanks of the upper part of the product, as well as for fastening elastic toe caps. Advantages: water resistance, creates a strong seam, glues almost all materials (leather, synthetics, rubber), fast gluing. Disadvantage - it does not work if you need to fasten the upper and sole made of polyurethane. Given these properties, it is perfect for solving the problem of how to seal sneakers.
• Polyurethane agent. They coat the workpieces with it and glue the soles. Advantages: fastening strength, hardens quickly, securely bonds porous surfaces. It adheres well to the following materials: textiles, leather, rubber, synthetics. The most popular when working with shoes is Desmakol.
• Polyvinyl chloride. This composition is used for textile and leather insoles and braid. Advantages: elasticity, holds textile layers and leather parts together well, suitable for coping with the task of how to seal sneakers.
• Rubber perchlorovinyl adhesive. This composition is used for gluing insoles and rubber soles. Most suitable for repairing summer shoes. Disadvantage - does not provide resistance to moisture and frost;
• Combined glue. Used for fastening rubber soles, as well as for covering the edges of workpieces. Used for stitch-and-adhesive fastening. Used to seal seams and coat wounds.

Which glue is better?

Experts consider one of the best adhesive compositions for working with shoes - Eva glue. Advantages of this composition:

• hypoallergenic;
• elasticity;
• ease;
• moisture resistance;
• transparent when dry.

Disadvantage - not suitable for working with PVC.

Important! Carefully read the instructions on the glue packaging to determine what materials and purposes it is intended for. If necessary, consult the seller.

If you decide to repair sneakers yourself, then you need to purchase good glue.

The most common brands of glue

Sneaker repair instructions

Before sealing your sneakers, wash them and check for damage. Then:

1. Degrease the surfaces to be bonded with alcohol or acetone.
2. Wipe the surface dry with a clean cloth.
3. Apply shoe repair glue in a layer of 2-3 mm. Depending on the brand, two coats may be required.
4. Give the glue time to dry (10 minutes).
5. Press the surfaces to be joined using a weight. Use a rubber bandage to wrap your shoes.
6. Leave the glued shoes for a day. The curing time of the glue is from 3 to 10 hours.
7. Remove excess glue.

The defect of a burst sole or worn out heel of sneakers can be eliminated with a piece of thin rubber. In this case, use only extra strong shoe glue.

Important! All renovation work carry out in a well-ventilated area.

If it is quite difficult to do high-quality shoe repair at home, then it is better to contact experienced craftsmen.

How to properly store shoe glue?

The remaining shoe repair glue can be stored until next time. Follow some tips:

1. Store the glue in a dark, cool place, but not in the refrigerator, to avoid condensation.
2. The tube must be stored in an upright position.
3. Place a sticker with the opening date on the tube so you don't forget to renew it on time.
4. Wipe the tube spout with a lint-free cloth to extend the life of the glue.
5. Screw the cap tightly after use.
6. When storing, adhere to temperature regime, as well as humidity. Optimal conditions- 22-24C, 50-60% humidity.

Important! Carefully read the storage instructions for the brand of glue you have chosen.

We hope that the tips received will help you repair your favorite sneakers, and they will serve you for a long time in any conditions.

How to repair shoe soles with your own hands

It is not easy to do complex shoe repairs on your own without special skills and knowledge. It is better to entrust this work to a good shoemaker. But everyone can cope with the task of how to seal the sole of a boot or a leaky sneaker. This does not require any special means and devices, no special effort.

Read in this article:

Restoration of winter shoe soles

Usually, quite affordable adhesive materials are used to restore minor damage to the sole of shoes at home. This is the epoxy sealant Crazy Hands, universal adhesive Moment, polyurethane adhesive Desmokol.

Procedure

1. Since in most models winter shoes The sole has a honeycomb structure, the honeycomb is processed first. Remove the rubber covering the membrane layer and carefully clean all the holes from accumulated dirt.
2. After cleaning, the honeycombs are filled with microporous material cut into small pieces, compacted well, and filled with silicone sealant.
3. TO next stage restoration of the sole begins only after the final hardening of the sealing composition.
4. If the crack on the sole is small, it is simply pressed in with the mixture. silicone sealant and pieces of micropore, which was used to fill honeycombs.
5. To repair voluminous damage and deep cracks, cut out a piece of micropore or elastic rubber of such a size that it completely fills the hole in the sole.
6. An “insole” is cut out of dense rubber that exactly matches the shape and size of the shoe sole.
7. Glue the workpiece over the entire area using a pre-selected adhesive composition.

This completes the shoe repair. All that remains is to put the boots under the press and wait for the glue to dry. It is impossible to say exactly how much time this will take. You need to focus on the data in the instructions for the adhesive composition. On average, drying takes 10-12 hours.

Sneaker repair

It is best to repair sports shoes with epoxy glue or Seamgrip (USA), designed specifically for these purposes.

How to glue the soles of sneakers? First, all surfaces to be treated must be cleaned of dirt and degreased with an alcohol-containing liquid or solvent.

If the damage is extensive, the hole must be filled with serpyanka (fiberglass mesh). Then dilute the epoxy glue as stated in the instructions and apply an even thin layer (no more than 3 mm) to the crack or hole.

The adhesive will dry within a few hours. During this time, it is recommended to cover the outside of the crack with masking tape.

This way the sole will remain flat and not deformed.

If the sole of a sneaker is cracked in half, you shouldn’t even think about how to seal it yourself. This will require complex repairs, possibly multi-stage restoration or complete replacement damaged shoe parts. It is impossible to do this work at home. It is better to immediately take your shoes to a shoemaker's shop.

Each adhesive comes with instructions that clearly explain each stage of the work. Before you repair the sole of winter shoes with your own hands, you need to carefully read the instructions, paying attention Special attention precautions.

The fact is that such products contain toxic substances. Therefore, it is not advisable to inhale their fumes, and if the glue gets on the mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, nose), immediately rinse the skin with plenty of running water.