Help! Looking for glue to repair Timberland boots.

will.i.amnt

As per thread title, managed to drop a knife on my new timberlands. Knife carved a small "flap" from the front of the boot, currently hanging on by the bottom of the flap.

Thinking I could probably glue this back on then wax over to fill any "gap" left over.

Any recommendations? thanks :beer:
Posted this on the wrong board originally, oops! Hoping the old-stylers are used to repairing things :_)

meritaten

my 'go to' glue is now 'Pinflair Glue gel'! I havent come across anything this glue wont stick! it isnt cheap, and it isnt 'instant' like superglue. but, once it is stuck.........its stuck forever! I get mine from createandcraft.tv but you can get it from craft shops and some Dept stores and DiY stores. Collall do a similar glue and I am sure I have seen those in various stores. it takes about an hour to 'set' and overnight sees it 'permanent'. before that you can 'reposition it' to get a perfect 'join'! sorry to sound evangelical - but, its the best strongest glue I have ever used! I love it!

will.i.amnt

meritaten wrote: »

my 'go to' glue is now 'Pinflair Glue gel'! I havent come across anything this glue wont stick! it isnt cheap, and it isnt 'instant' like superglue. but, once it is stuck.........its stuck forever! I get mine from createandcraft.tv but you can get it from craft shops and some Dept stores and DiY stores. Collall do a similar glue and I am sure I have seen those in various stores. it takes about an hour to 'set' and overnight sees it 'permanent'. before that you can 'reposition it' to get a perfect 'join'! sorry to sound evangelical - but, its the best strongest glue I have ever used! I love it!

Wow, that is a GLOWING endorsement! You think it's suitable for leather? Had been looking at "gorilla" glue, but the "foaming" aspect of it scared me a little.

I'm also toying with taking it to a cobbler, perhaps they have "specialist" ways of repair? Although I'd imagine it'd be quite expensive.

meritaten

yes, it sticks leather. I mended a leather belt with it. you know how the buckle comes off? cos the folded bit comes apart? it doesnt now!
I used to use it just for cardmaking - but, its such a good glue - I now use it for mending most things I would previously have used superglue for. but not for false nails - I wouldnt want them stuck on permanently!

flutterbyuk25

I'm not sure if it's the same as my case, but the edge of my walking boot had come away from the side plastic bit (good description!). I took it to cobbler and he glued it for just £4 so not pricey at all. Most cobblers will advise you upfront if you take the boot in.