Sneakers are one of the most common and sought-after types of shoes. Thanks to their convenience and practicality, they have managed to fall in love with most people. But even high-quality shoes are damaged over time under the influence of dirt, moisture, various reagents and time. The most common reason for a visit to a repair shop is the sole, since this is the part of the sneaker that is subject to maximum stress.
If necessary, it is easy to solve problems with the sole yourself.
Common problems with sneaker soles
In most cases, problems arise with sports shoes. With constant and intensive use, the toe of sneakers often peels off (one of the most vulnerable points of such products).
Due to the specific features of such shoes, many sneakers have a fairly soft sole. Therefore, there is a high probability of puncturing your sneakers while walking or jogging by stepping on a sharp object.
In many cases, there are also problems with the sole coming off.The recommendations below will help you deal with such situations.
How and with what to seal a hole in the sole of a sneaker?
To repair products of this kind It is advisable to use epoxy glue or polyurethane glue and Seamgrip sealant made in America, intended specifically for such purposes.
First, all surfaces that need to be treated should be cleaned of dirt and degreased using a solvent or alcohol-containing product. If the amount of damage is large enough, the hole must be filled with serpyanka (a special tape consisting of a mesh and an adhesive layer).
After this, you should dilute the adhesive composition (in accordance with the instructions) and apply it to the crack or hole in a thin (no more than 3 mm) and even layer. Then the shoes should be left for several hours until the glue completely hardens. During this period, the crack must be closed from the outside. You can use masking tape for this purpose. This technique will help the sole maintain its shape.
Advice! Any adhesive composition is supplied with instructions. Before use, you must familiarize yourself with it in detail, paying special attention to safety precautions. Some products of this kind are very toxic.
How to seal the toe of a sneaker at home?
If such shoes develop damage in the toe area, the area requiring repair should be treated with sandpaper and degreased. Then you need to take rubber or polyurethane of various thicknesses and cut out a patch.
The material should be applied in a thicker thickness to the damaged area, and a thinner thickness to the rest of the sole.
The part of the patch that is adjacent to the damaged area of the shoe should be sanded.Then the material must be covered with glue and pressed to the sole. For maximum grip, shoes need to be kept under pressure for a day.
Correctly gluing the sole
It is not very difficult to glue a loose sole to a shoe, but if you do it incorrectly, the result will not live up to expectations and the shoe may completely deteriorate with further use.
To prevent this from happening, It is recommended to follow the following sequence of actions:
- The sole must be cleaned of dirt and dust. You can wash your shoes, but in this case you need to wait until they are completely dry (especially at the tear site).
- Before applying the adhesive, the surface of the shoes should be wiped with acetone (completely clean, without additives) and wait until it dries completely.
- The sole and upper part of the sneaker should be lightly sanded (this applies to products made of natural and artificial leather).
- Then you need to apply a thin layer of adhesive to both surfaces, without connecting them (it is recommended to use a brush for this) and leave for 10-20 minutes until an adhesive film appears. You should not apply a lot of glue - the composition will dry slowly and may leak when gluing.
- After the specified time has passed, you need to reapply the glue to both surfaces and wait about 15 minutes until a film forms.
- Now you can glue the sole. To do this, it is recommended to use the hot method. You can use a hair dryer to heat the adhesive. Before fastening the required elements, the glue must be heated for 5-8 seconds under a stream of hot air (the hair dryer should be kept at a distance of 5-8 cm from the shoes).
- The sole must be pressed well and held there for 20 seconds.After this, the shoes should be left for 1-2 days for maximum bonding of the parts.
Advice! If you plan to use the shoes for quite a long time, it is recommended to take them to a workshop and have polyurethane stickers made. This method of prevention has a very reasonable cost. In addition, if necessary, such stickers can be easily replaced.
Any person can independently repair the damaged sole of such shoes if desired. This does not require special means, special devices or excessive effort.
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