How to Mend the Curved Part of a Rubber Sole
Purchase a heat-and-water resistant adhesive., Clean the area thoroughly and allow to dry completely., Follow the directions accompanying the glue that you have purchased., Clamp the shoe and sole together., Check the the sole has adhered fully.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase a heat-and-water resistant adhesive.
This is available in department stores, hardware stores and shoe repair shops. -
Step 2: Clean the area thoroughly and allow to dry completely.
Remove existing tack from the old glue during this process.
To be absolutely sure that the shoe has dried, wait at least 24 hours and perhaps longer in a humid environment. , Cover both the toe area of the shoe and the sole itself so that the glue can adhere together. , Do this using rubber bands or woodworking clamps (small).
Allow to sit for another 24 hours before removing the clamp. , Repeat the gluing process if you find that you have missed an area.
Once fully dried, your shoe should be as good as new. -
Step 3: Follow the directions accompanying the glue that you have purchased.
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Step 4: Clamp the shoe and sole together.
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Step 5: Check the the sole has adhered fully.
Detailed Guide
This is available in department stores, hardware stores and shoe repair shops.
Remove existing tack from the old glue during this process.
To be absolutely sure that the shoe has dried, wait at least 24 hours and perhaps longer in a humid environment. , Cover both the toe area of the shoe and the sole itself so that the glue can adhere together. , Do this using rubber bands or woodworking clamps (small).
Allow to sit for another 24 hours before removing the clamp. , Repeat the gluing process if you find that you have missed an area.
Once fully dried, your shoe should be as good as new.
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