Even the highest quality shoes can become damaged during use, as they are constantly exposed to moisture, dirt, or even just time. The sole of the shoe is damaged to a greater extent, because it is subjected to constant stress. Over time, cracks and severe tears may appear on the sole.
Ideally, a damaged pair should be taken to a professional repair shop. However, if this is not possible, then you can repair the shoes yourself. Repaired shoes can serve you well for a long time. In this article we will tell you in detail how you can seal a hole in winter shoes at home.
Repairing small cracks on the sole
First, let's consider the option when a small flaw appears in the material.
Materials and tools
To repair small cracks on the sole, we will need the following materials and tools.
- Rubber glue "Moment".
- Any solvent.
- Permanent marker.
- Scotch.
- Detergent.
- Latex gloves.
- Sponge.
- Putty knife.
- Sandpaper.
- Hairdryer
How to seal
Many small cracks on the sole can soon lead to serious damage, which is why this problem must be dealt with. Repairs can be done as follows.
- Wash your shoes thoroughly with detergent and then dry it thoroughly.
- Mark areas on the sole where there are a large number of microcracks. We will work with the marked areas of the shoe.
- By using Use fine sandpaper to smooth the surface. We will create a rough surface so the glue will adhere perfectly to the sole of the shoe.
- Put on rubber gloves, then soak a sponge in solvent and scrub the sole. This way we will not only remove particles from the sandpaper, but also prepare the material for gluing.
- After treating with a solvent, you need to use a hairdryer to dry the cracked sole.
- Apply a layer of glue to the damaged areas 2 mm, it must be evenly distributed using a spatula.
- After half an hour You need to stick adhesive tape on the glue and level the future base of the shoe.
- Now leave the boots for 24 hours until completely dry, only then you will be able to use them for a long time!
Attention! It is dangerous to work with solvent, so be sure to wear gloves. Work should only be carried out in a well-ventilated area.
If the sole bursts
If the sole cracks after the warranty period, a more complex restoration option is required.
What will be needed for repairs
- Scotch.
- High-quality polyurethane glue.
- Soldering iron.
- Small spatula.
- Copper tip for a soldering iron (you can take any piece of wire that is suitable in diameter, since it will have to be thrown away after repair).
- Fiberglass mesh.
- Small brush.
- Acetone.
- Hairdryer
Important! Buy polyurethane adhesive only from well-known brands, such as TEROSON. There are quite a lot of fakes on the market at the moment, so you need to be more careful when purchasing.
Advantages of polyurethane glue
You can use other types of glue, but we advise you to buy polyurethane as it has the following advantages.
- Good elasticity, so it will not crack when using the shoes.
- The glue has high tensile strength.
- The increased degree of adhesion allows you to repair any shoes.
How to fix a broken sole
- First you need good wash shoesto remove dust and dirt. After this, it must be dried thoroughly.
- Broken places should treat with cotton pads soaked in acetone.
- Next, you need to insert the tip into the soldering iron and turn it on, now wait 5-10 minutes for the tip to heat up well.
- Soldering iron melt the sole material a little deeper. We will later pour glue into these recesses.
Attention! Be careful when creating indentations! There is no need to go deeper into the material than 5 millimeters. If you melt deeper, you can ruin your shoes.
- Wait for the shoes to cool down and re-treat the areas with acetone. This is done to remove traces of your hands and dust from the soles. This way the glue will stick better to the material. At the end of processing you should dry your shoes with a hairdryer.
- Using a brush Apply a 1 mm layer of glue into the recesses on the sole. After this, wait 5 minutes so that the glue can dry a little.
- Then cut a fiberglass mesh along the width of the shoe and glue it on with glue.. To do this, you need to apply 1 more thin layer on top.
- Then apply glue to the spatula and start filling in the grooves. You need to leave about 2 mm until it is completely leveled with the sole.
- After this, lay down pieces of fiberglass, this is necessary to strengthen the repaired areas.
A final layer of glue is applied over the fiberglass.. Be sure to level it carefully and remove any excess. - In 5 minutes cover the areas to be repaired with tape. This is done to prevent the glue from leaking out.
- Now you can turn the shoes over and leave in a warm place for 12 hours, only after this the glue will dry.
- Next, you should peel off the tape from the shoes and carefully inspect them. If the polyurethane glue has leaked in some places, cut it off with a utility knife.
At this point, the repair is completely completed, and you can use the shoes for a long time!
Now you know how you can restore a damaged sole. We wish you good luck with the renovation!
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