Cracked rubber boots what to do. How to glue rubber boots? Methods for repairing rubber shoes. Women's rubber boots

In holey shoes, a person feels extremely uncomfortable, even if the puncture is not visible from the outside. This, of course, is an excellent reason to buy new boots, but such an opportunity is not always available. But even if it is, do not rush to throw away the damaged pair. It is very possible that she will still serve. How to glue boots? Read about it in our article.

Which shoes are broken?

It's no secret that the repair of rubber boots is different from the repair of leather boots, but it has some similarities with gluing shoes made of PVC or a waterproof material called "EVA". Leather shoes can sometimes be sewn up, and this is better than putting a patch on glue, but nothing like this can be done with rubber shoes - glue, only glue, and no extra punctures!

The repair method may also depend on which part of the boot the hole was found in:

in the sole;
the upper came off the sole;
on the smooth part of the top;
on the boot;
at the seams.

Are there any prospects?

The first option is the hardest. The sole rubs and experiences serious mechanical stress, so the connection must be strong. Most often, a hole appears because a person stepped on a nail or something similar.

Important! It is possible to seal the hole, but it is unlikely that it will be possible to do it in such a way that the boots are enough for a few more seasons. Worst case, they'll last a month.

Peeled top - also a bad option. Friction is less, mechanical loads too, but they are enough for a newly repaired shoe to fall apart again after a couple of times. Better - if there is even the slightest opportunity to sew the top to the sole at least in this place.

Light damage

A hole in the smooth part of the top and shaft is usually sealed quite easily and the patch lasts a long time. In this case, it is very important to choose the right glue. This is especially true if the hole is at the bottom, which gets water and dirt.
A hole in the top appears if you ran into rebar sticking out of the ground or ran into a nail that crawled out of the wall. In this case, there are almost no mechanical loads on the gluing site, so you can also think about aesthetics - make a patch that will not be very noticeable (or vice versa - turn it into a decorative element).
A torn seam is also repaired quite simply. This defect is typical, of course, for leather shoes or leatherette boots. The seam will hold up better than the glue.

Repairing leather boots

It is better to take expensive model shoes to the workshop. True, repairs are sometimes more expensive than a new pair, so each case must be approached individually. But patching the top can count and minor repairs so it's relatively inexpensive.

Choosing glue

The first thought that comes to mind when you need to glue a small but important detail is to use superglue. In this case, it is better to discard this idea immediately. The glue, of course, dries quickly, but it has a bad effect on the structure of the skin or leatherette, the gluing site becomes fragile.

Important! When you try to walk in boots repaired like this, the hole will simply increase, and its edges will become brittle.

Professional adhesives are suitable for you:

"Dismakol";
"Nairit".

These are the compounds used by professional shoemakers. They are not always on sale, and it is best to look for them in stores that sell leather scraps and other goods for arts and crafts. If there is no such specialized store nearby, Moment Marathon or another elastic compound will help you out.

Important! Before starting work, be sure to read the instructions and act in strict accordance with it.

If the seam on the shaft is torn

In this case, you do not need glue at all. You need:

thick nylon threads;
needle;
awl;
plank;
blade.

Important! An awl and a plank are needed just in case the needle does not fit into the existing holes.

Sew up:

Additional holes do not need to be made, they reduce the strength of the product.
Carefully support the lining with a blade.
Thread the needle, fold it in half and make a knot at the end.
Insert the needle from the wrong side into the extreme hole.
Pull the thread to the front side.
Insert the needle into the outermost hole on the opposite side of the seam.
Pull the thread through until the stitch flattens out on the outside, but don't pull too hard - the nylon thread can tear the leather.
Insert the needle from the wrong side into the second hole on the side you started sewing from.
Make a second stitch - into the second hole on the opposite side.
Having finished the seam, bring the thread to the wrong side and fasten in any convenient way (you can even melt it).

We glue the seam

Many modern models look like sewn, but in fact the seams on them are purely decorative, and gluing provides strength. In this case, stitching the hole is useless. It's better to act like this:

Cut 2 strips of leather 1 cm longer than the hole.
Glue them to each side of the seam to leave a 0.5 cm allowance.
Glue the allowances together or sew with nylon threads.

Top torn in place

The most unpleasant option is that any patch pasted on the outside will be perfectly visible. There are two options:

stick a patch from the inside;
stick on the outside, making an application,

Important! In the second case, you will have to repair another boot, even if it is completely intact. Therefore, the skin on the patch needs twice as much.

Option 1

A piece of leather, pasted over from the inside, is in contact with the leg and may begin to rub. Therefore, the patch should be made of thin leather or even waterproof fabric:

raincoat fabrics;
bologna;
of the adviser.

But the size of the flap can be anything. To glue the boots, proceed as follows:

If possible, turn the boot inside out.
Cut out the patch so that it completely covers the puncture and there are still allowances on all sides.
Apply glue around the hole at a distance of 3-5 mm from the edge.
Attach the patch from the wrong side.
Match the edges of the hole and press.
Turn the boot right side out.
Carefully grease the edges that are not glued with glue (you can use a cotton swab).
Press the edges well.
Remove excess glue immediately.

Option 2

It is much simpler than the previous one, because all the work is done on the front side:

Cut out 2 identical leather pieces - matching or contrasting.
Lubricate them with glue.
Close the hole with one piece, glue the other symmetrically to the second boot.

Torn out sole

In this case, a tube of glue and a small piece of skin will not get off. You will also need:

skin;
acetone or white spirit;
wire or elastic bandage.

Before sticking boots at home, put them in order. Shoes must be clean and dry.

Clean the gap from the old glue.
Go over it with a fine sandpaper.
Degrease surfaces with white spirit or acetone.
Apply glue according to instructions.
Press the parts tightly against each other - they can be wound with wire or bandaged with an elastic bandage.
Wait for the glue to set - this usually takes a day.

Hole in the sole

If you stepped on a thick nail, your shoes will also have to be sealed. You will need:

epoxy resin;
patch material;
scissors or a sharp knife.

The place of the gap is best filled. Epoxy is suitable for both leather and plastic soles:

We direct the composition according to the instructions on the package.
We fill the hole.
Let's solidify.
From above, close the puncture site with a patch or insole.

How to care for leather boots?

No one is safe from some damage - anyone, even the most accurate person, can fly into a rebar or a nail. But sometimes boots crack and tear simply from improper care:

After you have come from the street, put your shoes in order - clean them of dirt and dry them.
Clean leather boots regularly with cream.
Periodically lubricate your shoes with castor oil.

Important! If you need to put boots or shoes for long-term storage, do not forget to stuff them with napkins or newsprint. Napkins will also help you out when drying - stuffing the socks of your boots with them, you can be sure that the shoes will not lose their shape.

How to fix rubber boots?

It seems to many that repairing rubber boots with their own hands is impossible, it is better to immediately throw them away and buy new ones. This is not entirely true. Shoes will last you a very long time if you carefully seal them, and before you get down to business, follow a few simple steps:

Wash your boots thoroughly.
Dry them well.

What to make a payment from?

There is always a piece of leather in the house of a needlewoman, but where can I get a piece of rubber? Nothing complicated. You will be rescued:

old bicycle tire;
old rubber boots;
hammer;
piece of rubberized fabric.

You also need rubber glue (you can use universal shoe glue if you can get them), as well as fine sandpaper or a file.

Important! You will not fit rubber gloves or old rubber toys: the first ones are too thin, and the second ones are made from a different grade that delaminates.

Let's start repairing

The rubber patch can be cut out simply with sharp scissors. It should be larger than the hole, but not by much. Unlike leather shoes, which sometimes diverge simply because the threads have rotted, a hole in rubber boots most often appears from mechanical damage. Therefore, you can easily run into a situation where a piece is simply torn out and it will not be possible to combine the edges.

It is better to glue on the front side, acting in this way:

Cut out the patch.
Treat the wrong side of the workpiece with sandpaper or a file - this is necessary so that the surface becomes rough, then it will hold better.
Wipe the surfaces to be glued with acetone or mineral spirits.
Lubricate both surfaces with glue according to the instructions.
Press the patch firmly against the boot.
Tap the gluing area with a hammer.
When everything is dry, go over the seams with sandpaper to make the glued area uniform and mask the patch.

How to seal PVC boots at home?

In everyday life, all boots made of waterproof materials are usually called rubber. However, this is not the case. For the manufacture of such shoes, PVC, polyurethane, and EVA are used.

The repair technology in all cases will be the same as when working with rubber, but a different glue is needed. It should indicate what kind of material it is intended for. And, of course, when buying boots, it is very useful to remember what they are made of - there may not be markings on such products, but on the price tag in the store it usually is.

Repair without a patch

Waterproof shoes can be repaired without a patch:

Turn the edges of the hole outward.
Lubricate them well with glue.
Press the edges together so that there is no gap between them.

We use a repair kit

If you have rubber boots in which you go hunting or fishing, buy a regular bicycle repair kit, with which you can repair shoes and field conditions. The kit contains ready-made patches on special protective films. In addition, there you will find glue (designed specifically for this material) and a piece of sandpaper of the desired fraction. The boot is sealed in the same way as with a self-cut piece of rubber, only it is not necessary to degrease the patch, because it has a protective film that must be removed.

Important! The hole on the sole is closed in the same way as on the shaft.

Women's rubber boots

Rubber boots are worn not only by hunters and fishermen. They can be seen on the capital's fashionistas. However, stylish boots are torn no less than those in which lovers of extreme recreation go.

But in this case, it is important that the gluing place is not noticeable, and the boots retain their attractive appearance. Silicone sealant will help you out:

Degrease the bonding area with acetone or other compound.
Lubricate the edges of the hole with sealant.
Press them firmly against each other.

Curing

The most reliable way to repair rubber shoes. But it requires determination, certain skills and special equipment - a vulcanizer:

The flap, before sticking, you need to hold a little in gasoline.
Apply a patch to the hole.
Clamp the entire structure with a press.
Turn on the vulcanizer and let it work for about half an hour.
Turn off the vulcanizer.
Let it cool completely.
Remove the press.

Two words about care

Rubber boots are an unpretentious product. However, it also needs care:

After you take off your boots, wash them well and dry them.
Pay special attention to the lining - if it is not dried well enough, it will begin to rot and tear quickly.
From time to time, wipe rubber products with a cloth soaked in glycerin.

footage

In this article, we told you about all the ways to repair boots from the most different materials. Now, we hope that in any situation you can find correct solution and fix your shoes with the help of improvised means.

Despite the fact that there are many shoe repair shops, sometimes people prefer to do the repair themselves. This is due to the fact that the services of the masters are far from cheap, and even not always of high quality. Would you say that it's easier to throw away your used shoes or boots? This is wrong. The materials are inexpensive, and home craftsmen who know how to repair shoes with their own hands can significantly extend their life.

Glue

How to fix shoes and repair the back of winter shoes with glue? Some people who are familiar with the basics of shoemaking make their own glue mix. For example, perfectly glues acetone with nylon. Making rubber glue with your own hands is a difficult task, requiring significant temperatures, so it’s easier to buy ready-made.

Sometimes, to repair shoes at home, they use the usual “Super Glue”. It is important that the shoes are absolutely clean and dry. The boot is sealed by preheating the composition with a building hair dryer. A professional craftsmen molecular glue is not favored, because it seizes tightly, and correcting an accidental flaw can be quite problematic.

Important! The workshops use professional solutions, such as "Nairit" or "Desmacol". There are numerous formulation options with various additives. Professionals often use Rapid. However, it is hardly suitable for home repairs, since it is sold exclusively in bulk.

Shoe repair at home: replacement of heels

Restoration of women's heels is not difficult, the main thing is to know some details. In order to replace the heels on boots or shoes, use a special metal foot or some kind of fixation device.

If the heel is thin, then:

Use heels with a pin-nail.
To make them sit stronger, the pin is lubricated with superglue.
If the diameter of the nail does not match the heel sleeve, the pin is slightly undermined or expanded by striking with a hammer.
After the heel is installed, it is turned with a special stone or drill, exactly to the thickness of the heel.

This is a rather complicated procedure, and if you are not sure that you can do it carefully, contact the master.

Installing a heel on a wide heel is much easier:

It can be attached to the "Super Glue", after heating it with a hair dryer.
If the heel is leather or wooden, the “Nairit” composition is used, and it is applied to both surfaces. Then, after waiting a little, both parts are connected and fixed.

sole sticker

How neatly the shoes are glued depends on appearance and how long it will last after repair. For all its seeming simplicity, it is difficult to properly seal shoes in order to repair the sole. The workshop has special tools for this. However, in some cases, you can use improvised means.

Parts are preheated and only then glued. Already repaired shoes are kept in a warm room for a day. Only in this case the sole will hold firmly enough.

Application of "liquid skin"

You can also repair shoes with your own hands using “liquid leather”. This is true if the top is worn out or you stumble unsuccessfully.

If the skin is seriously torn, but first, the product is glued from the inside with gauze or a bandage. This is necessary so that the seam made with the help of “liquid skin” does not diverge. Further order action is the following:

Shoes are washed, dried, cleaned of lint and scraps of leather.
The place of repair is degreased (any detergent will do).
Select the composition by shade.

Important! Sometimes, in order to achieve the desired color, several multi-colored compositions are mixed. You can use a special table for this.

Apply to the surface to be repaired liquid skin”, using a paint brush. If you press the surface with a piece of leather, you get a realistic relief.
In case of inaccurate application or color mismatch, the composition can be removed within half an hour. Then wait until the surface dries, and re-apply the composition.

Since it will soon get colder and snow will fall in Odessa, it's time to check the reliability of winter shoes. This is especially true for women, who find it most difficult to choose and buy boots that fit their feet. Girls know that it is possible to choose a size according to the foot without any problems, but it is already much more difficult to choose the bootleg according to the calf. Therefore, the golden hands of a beloved man will come to the rescue, who will be able to repair shoes at home and narrow the tops of his boots.

We repair shoes at home

When choosing women's winter shoes, as a rule, there are two problems: either the feet are comfortable, but the shaft is wide, or the shoes fit well, but the fingers are not comfortable. Therefore, if you liked the boots, but do not fit, since the legs dangle in them like a pencil in a glass, then you can narrow the wide shaft yourself.

Our jack-of-all-trades will share with readers how you can make boots on your foot with your own hands, without resorting to the help of a shoe repair shop. Moreover, this work is not cheap. Moreover, it is still unknown how well it will be made in a workshop on the market.

The only point is that in this way you can narrow the boots only if they are no more than 5 centimeters wide. Since otherwise you will need a special shoe sewing machine.

What will we need?

For this work you will need a ruler, scissors, a fountain pen, glue, a sewing machine (about the types and cost of modern machines), a shoe zipper (footage). It is better to watch zip fasteners in the online store. With a large selection of models and color options, you will definitely find the right clasp.

Approximate price - from 6 to 7 and a half hryvnia per meter. For example, it is better to check the presence of a particular lightning in the catalog https://obuv-complekt.com/g200261-molnii-obuvnye-metrazhnye.

We will make boots from the side of the zipper. First you need to correctly take the measurement from the leg. Experienced Craftsmen Do It measuring tape. However, there is an easier way, and it is most applicable at home.

How to take a measurement from a leg?

It is necessary to wear a boot, the zipper does not need to be fastened. Next, take both sides of the shaft and put them on top of each other and thus determine how many centimeters you need to narrow. At the zipper, in the place where the tops began to intersect with each other, you need to put a mark in the form of a dot with a fountain pen.

Here will be the start for cropping. Further, at the intersection of the tops at the very top of the boot, we measure from the point of connection of the tops with each other and to the end point of the top. That is, we measure the piece that needs to be cut off. For example, it turned out 4 centimeters.

However, it would be wrong to cut off so much on one side of the shaft, because there will be a misalignment of the lightning. Therefore, this size must be divided in half. Now there are two centimeters left on each side. In this case, the lightning will remain in the middle, where it should be. We connect the upper and lower points with one line. Thus, on both sides of the lightning, there were places that need to be cut off.

Once again, to avoid mistakes, it is necessary to try on the boot on the leg.

Gently need to flog the zipper just below the marks. With sharp scissors along the marked line, cut off the excess material along with the lining (fur). Glue the zipper in place with glue.

Shoes tend to wear out quickly, and to save your budget, you can try to do your own shoe repair. This will require a special tool and a little skill. This article describes in detail how you can repair shoes yourself.

Tools and materials for shoe repair

The upper of the shoe is repaired with a homemade hook. These hooks are made from thick machine needles. The eye of the needle must be cut with a diamond tool (diamond cutting disc, needle file, etc.) and secured in the handle.

To hem the bottom of the shoe, you will need a thick shoe hook. To make holes in the sole, you will need an awl. It is good if there are several of them (different thickness and configuration).

For some operations, shoe needles will be needed. To make them, you will need a thin balalaika string and lead-tin solder for soldering.
With all the above tools, you can easily do your own shoe repair. But in addition to tools, you will have to stock up on some auxiliary materials.
To sew the upper of the shoe, you will need precise six-complex cotton threads in six layers. Sometimes you can use ordinary threads in three layers or kapron.
The bottom of the shoe is hemmed with special linen threads (draft). Sometimes they are additionally rubbed with shoe pitch.
Before gluing or welding shoe parts, they are pre-degreased with pure gasoline.
Also, for general purposes, you will need a medium-grained abrasive skin, cloves, pliers, wire cutters.

Do-it-yourself shoe upper seam repair

Shoe repair in this case can be done with a regular needle and thread (if convenient). In an inconvenient place, it is better to sew with a special hook. The hook must be inserted from the outside, put a thread on it and pull one end out. Then insert the hook into the second hole and pull the loop out. After that, the end of the thread must be inserted into the loop and tightened into a stitch. So sew to the end.

If the sole is peeled off

Do-it-yourself shoe sole repair in this case can be in two versions, depending on the sole (rubber or polyurethane).

Shoes with rubber soles must be cleaned of dirt and grease. Apply glue to the workpiece and to the sole, let it dry a little and press the boot. Crimping occurs according to the following scheme: the boot must be stuffed with newsprint and placed in an inflated football chamber with a nipple. There you need to withstand the boot for about 10 hours.

Shoes with polyurethane soles also need to be cleaned and degreased. Upper layer remove the skin with a flat file, and degrease again. Cut off a small piece of polyurethane from the old sole and smear it over the gluing site with a hot electric soldering iron. After that, press the sole to the top of the boot and hold it with a hot burning device.

If the top of the boot, which is adjacent to the sole, is torn

Using a flat screwdriver, you need to disconnect the upper from the sole, clean and degrease everything. Prepare a patch: it should be about 15 mm larger than the torn area. From the inside, the patch must be cut to nothing with a one-sided sharpening knife (the cut should be about 8 mm thick).

The place on the boot where the patch will be is sanded with a flat file. The patch must be degreased and dried. Then glue the patch to the top of the shoe, dry it. Lubricate the lower part of the patch and the place between the sole and the boot with glue, fill the patch there, dry it and press it.

Do-it-yourself heel repair

To glue a heel on a rubber heel, on the one hand it is treated with a rasp, making it rough. The heel is leveled with a rasp. Everything needs to be degreased, smeared with glue on the heel and heel, glued and trimmed.

To change the heel on a leather heel, the same actions are performed, only the heel needs to be additionally pierced with nails (9-10 pieces).

Repair of heels on women's shoes. Wide and not too high heels are repaired in the same way as described above. The heel is broken through with 3-5 nails.

On thin high heels (stiletto heels), the metal and metal-plastic heels change. The old heel must be removed, and a new one must be installed on the heel. To do this, there are landing holes in the heel, and pins on the heels.

Thus, you can easily repair shoes with your own hands, giving your shoes a second life.

Rubber boots are shoes that are necessary not only for summer cottages, but also for the city. They protect from bad weather and dirt. But it has one drawback - any nail or piece of glass is enough for the shoes to become unusable. It’s impossible to give such boots to the workshop, but it’s a pity to throw them away. Therefore, many people prefer to repair their favorite shoes on their own.

How to care for boots

Rubber boots need to be properly cared for. And then you do not have to resort to their frequent repairs. After all, even high quality, which is guaranteed by the manufacturer, does not always mean the safety of shoes.

Rubber boots need to be cleaned properly. They are best washed with a solution of glycerin and water. In this case, the boots should be wiped with a soft cloth and dried frequently so that the fungus does not appear. Wet rubber boots should not be dried with a hair dryer or battery. Shoes need to dry naturally.

In order for the repair of boots to be successful, and the shoes to serve for a very long time, you need to know the following:

Before repair, rubber shoes must be very thoroughly cleaned, washed and dried.
The patch can be cut from a tire or old rubber boots.
It is better to carefully process the patch from the wrong side with sandpaper or a file to make the surface rough for better adhesion of the glue.
It is best to degrease the surface of shoes with acetone and a solvent.
Glue must be chosen special, on which it is necessarily indicated, for example, “shoe” or “rubber”.
Before repairing rubber boots, it is imperative to read the instructions from the adhesive manufacturer in order to do everything correctly.
It is best to smear the patch and the place of gluing with special glue several times, after waiting until the first layer dries a little.
When gluing the surfaces, it is necessary to press very strongly against each other or tap on the place of gluing with a hammer.
The patch on the boot can be easily disguised with sandpaper.

Method 1. You can glue the boots with special glue. It can be purchased in shops for hunters and fishermen. But in order to get the right glue, you need to know what exactly the shoes are made of. The fact is that for shoes made of EVA or polyurethane, different adhesives are needed.

The seller can help you purchase the necessary glue by giving advice. Then everything is simple - you need to sand and degrease part of the boot and stick a patch. If the shoes are made of porous material, then you can glue it without using a patch. The edges at the site of the cut should simply be turned out, generously smeared with glue and pressed against each other.

Method 2. For this method, you will need a regular bicycle repair kit. It contains patches on special protective films, sandpaper and, of course, glue. Clean the desired place on the shoes with sandpaper and thoroughly degrease. Further, having previously removed the film from the bookmark, it is necessary to apply glue to it and press the patch to the hole. You can use shoes almost immediately, but it is better to wait at least 12 hours. The only drawback of the method is the unaesthetic appearance of the shoes after the repair.

If the hole appeared not on the top, but on the sole, the gluing technology does not change. You just need to make the surface smooth and even, because usually the sole on such shoes is quite embossed. This is possible with grinding machine. And then stick a patch on this place.

But it is important to know that such a patch will not last long, especially if the sole of the boots comes into contact with a rough and hard surface very often. Therefore, it is better to wear such boots, for example, for fishing. Well, if the sole breaks again, the gluing procedure will need to be repeated.

Method 3. In order to seal women's boots without using patches, etc., you need to purchase adhesive sealant. You can do this at any auto shop. First you need to degrease the place of gluing, and then grease the torn edges with glue and press them together. If you do everything carefully, then the boots will look like new.

Method 4. This method of repairing rubber shoes is also called the "hot" method. It is not difficult, but requires certain skills and, most importantly, a vulcanizer. As a patch, rubber pre-soaked in gasoline is used. It is placed on the hole in the boot and clamped with a vulcanizer. The device must be turned on for 20-30 minutes, then turned off and cool. Only after it has cooled down, you can remove the press.

Do not despair if your favorite rubber boots are suddenly torn. It is enough to make a little effort and the repaired boots will be no different from new shoes. You can use sealed boots a day after the patch has been applied. But if there is no time to wait, then you can walk in them in an hour.