Boot glue

[mark a.]

I discovered that my waterproof Brashers aren't quite so waterproof any more. The rubber strip between the sole and the leather has come away, allowing water in.

Is it just a case of whacking on some superglue or epoxy, or is there some official stuff? I nipped into Blacks this lunchtime and they didn't have a clue.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[Brian]

Mark,

I used some stuff called 'shoe goo' (sp) to stick my boots back together, might be worth talking to the boot company to see if they recommend anything else or if they can fix them for you.

Brian

 

[singteck]

I always use contact adhersive for those kind of job but for boots that are going to get wet...... I am not so sure but definately not superglue or epoxy. Those don't flex well enough.

singteck

 

[mark a.]

Ah yes, the split is where the toe bends, so flexibility is important.

 

[maverix]

Evo stick or shoo goo. Both have done me well in the past

 

[dommyracer]

shoe goo is good for this sort of stuff.

It was May 2000 Glue of the Month on the top glue site www.thistothat.com

http://www.thistothat.com/gom/2000.05.shtml

 

[mark a.]

Thanks all. I also followed Brian's genius suggestion of ringing Brasher - they recommended Freesole, but Shoe Goo should also do the trick.

 

[addyb]

Both are very good. I've used either of them more than once. I think the problem with boots is that once you get them broken in enough, they're usually broken.

Adam

 

[Jackdaw]

Supprised Blacks didn't offer to send them off to Brasher and have them repaired. It might cost, but they have pretty standard pricing for issues such as this.

I would also have a look at an old fashioned cobbler to see whether they could help. Would be supprised if they couldn't.