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Shoe: How can I repair a hole on my shoe sole?

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:31:05 -0700

I've had a pair of leather Skechers shoes for years. Over time, one of the shoe soles developed a quarter-sized hole through wear and tear, and I had to throw the shoes away. I purchased another pair of the same shoes, and now they're developing the same hole after being used for a couple of years.

The rest of the shoes look fine. Is there a viable way to repair the soles so that the shoes can last another couple of years?

⟐ Commented February 13, 2022 at 13:31 MST

Shoe: perserving heel and soul using silicone

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:20:17 -0700

New boots showing wear after being worn 4 times. Would a coat of silicone protect against wear?

⟐ Commented July 27, 2022 at 14:20 MST

Shoe: M's Rover 79072 Loose Rubber Sole, recommended glue?

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:53:03 -0700

Hi,

The sole is partially loose, on my less than half year old shoes. What kind of glue can I use for a regluing the rubber?

Best Anders

⟐ Answer accepted November 14, 2017 at 5:53 MST

Shoe: Where can I buy a new shoe buckle?

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:51:25 -0700

hi my shoe buckle has come of does anyone no where i can buy a replacement thanks

⟐ Commented June 19, 2021 at 7:51 MST

Shoe: How do I get rid of the stickyness on the sole of safety shoes

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:06:02 -0700

I've had safety shoes in a box for years, when i looked at them the soles were stuck to the side of the box and had black goo lines on the box. Now the soles are all sticky. I've never used the shoes and thought someone could and wanted to donate them but i don't know how to get them un-sticky, i hate to throw them out!

⟐ Answered March 31, 2024 at 21:06 MST

Shoe: Can my shoes be repaired

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:24:36 -0700

I have a set of modern trainers called huaraches, it’s basically like a netting on the front and a tiny part of the sewing has come off and it effects the front of them.

Can I get that repaired and if so how much.

⟐ Answered July 23, 2021 at 14:24 MST

Shoe: How to repair nike shox?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:37:22 -0700

One of my shocks came disconnected from my shoe. How can it be dated?

⟐ Commented April 01, 2025 at 4:37 MST

Shoe: How to remove creases on the Jordan 1 zoom Fearless

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:00:27 -0700

The Jordan 1 zoom fearless is made out of a different material than other regular jordan 1s, so can I still do the iron method or something else to protect the material.

⟐ Answered March 04, 2023 at 17:00 MST

Shoe: How to resole climbing shoes by myself

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:35:13 -0700

how to resole climbing shoes by myself

⟐ Commented July 30, 2025 at 18:35 MST

Athletic Shoes: Shoes colour faded from front

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:56:48 -0700

I washed my shoes in the washing machine

After the wash the front part of the shoes which is not made up of cloth it's colour is faded

Now what I do ?

⟐ Answer accepted November 29, 2024 at 22:56 MST

Athletic Shoes: How to remove tea stain from white mesh shoes

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:20:02 -0700

How to remove tea stain from white mesh shoes

⟐ Answer accepted October 20, 2024 at 10:20 MST

Athletic Shoes: How can I sew shoe mesh damaged near the tip?

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:47:52 -0700

I have some Puma sport shoes that have a fine mesh on top. The mesh got cut not all the way through but the whole keeps growing. How can I sew this so close to the sole tip?

⟐ Answered September 11, 2023 at 5:47 MST

Shoe: How do you use scotch guard on shoes to protect them?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:32:08 -0700

I have white canvas converse and I don’t want them to get dirty so how do I scotch guard them?

⟐ Answer accepted March 30, 2023 at 17:32 MST

Shoe: How do I patch worn down Allbird shoes

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:58:40 -0700

I own a pair of Allbird Shoes/sneakers (shoes) I have worn down part of the sole walking to work and back. Now I want to patch the parts of the sole that have worn down with some kind of rubber before it burns a hole right through the shoe.

I've tried using the cheap ebay shoe rubber patches (ebay repair kit) but unfortunately the glue ripped off fairly quickly. I then tried using a thin piece of rubber cut to size and glued it on with water resistant rubber glue (glue) lasted longer but also eventually fell off. Lastly I tried the rubber, with water resistant glue and then a layer of silicon around the patch edges to stop sand and dirt getting under the patched area, this lasted the longest but also eventually came loose and fell off.

I'm not sure what else to try? am I using the wrong glue? or is there a stronger bonding glue I can use?

⟐ Answered March 04, 2023 at 16:58 MST

Shoe: How can I repair a hole in the front of my shoe

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:24:05 -0700

there is a hole in the front of my shoes (vans) and it shoes my socks when i walk in school pls help.

⟐ Answer accepted May 27, 2022 at 9:24 MST

Shoe: Boots good but padding shot

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:12:48 -0700

Padding at back of boots is shot - now achilles heel scrapes against plastic outer. Hiking boots are good otherwise. Fixable?

⟐ Answered April 14, 2021 at 20:12 MST

Shoe: footwear heel and sole repair

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:33:06 -0700

Read the colume on heel and sole repair. New boots worn only 3-4 times showing wear. Would a coat of silicone help sloe the process?

⟐ Answered January 05, 2021 at 22:33 MST

Shoe: Repair on reflective material

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:43:25 -0700

How can I repair my air Jordan reflective shoes they have lots of scuffs or is it all over?

⟐ Answer accepted October 24, 2019 at 16:43 MST

Shoe: Is the insole too long in front, which first must be dot-dot-dot

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 04:10:37 -0700

I just bought these shoes used because this brand in a 10 M fits me without trying it on first. Also for financial reasons it was cheap.

Is the toe leather torn partly because the insole was just a little long putting pressure from inside on the toe? Obviously they scuffed the toe which caused it to tear through, but, to repair this toe, do I need to first remove the insole and shave a little off the toe?

2: what would be the cheapest, then easiest way to repair this tear once I do shave the toe of the insole if it needs to be done?

Thank you in advance for your help!

THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE TORN TOE THAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. DOESN'T THE INSOLE LOOK LIKE IT IS SLIGHTLY LONG AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE TEAR?

⟐ Answered September 29, 2019 at 4:10 MST

Shoe: Replace insole of sandals

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 06:09:17 -0700

Innersole of formal sandals is shiny plastic which burns my feet. How to fix and still look good? They are bright blue.

⟐ Answer accepted June 01, 2019 at 6:09 MST