Anybody repaired walking boots?

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I went for a walk yesterday and my 15 year old walking boots are coming apart at the sole. As the boots are still waterproof I'm sure I can stick the sole back together but I don't know what adhesive to use. Has anybody repaired walking/work boots successfully?
I went for a walk yesterday and my 15 year old walking boots are coming apart at the sole. As the boots are still waterproof I'm sure I can stick the sole back together but I don't know what adhesive to use. Has anybody repaired walking/work boots successfully?
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There are various videos on youtube of people repairing their boots, but I don't know how successful they are. My understanding is that best/correct adhesive to use is either barge cement or a contact adhesive (The type that comes in 2 parts that have to be mixed together, applied to the surfaces, left to go tacky and the surfaces pressed and held/clamped together until dry) not superglue it dries too stiff and doesn't allow any flexing when moving.
If you don't feel up to diying or would rather get someone to do it for you the follow all do walking boot repairs:
https://www.bootrepaircompany.co.uk/ http://www.cheshireshoe.co.uk/ https://www.resoles.co.uk/walking-boot-repairs/walking-boot-repair-prices.html https://lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk/walking-boot-repairs-and-resoles/. Or if you have any good independent shoe/boot repairers need you I would go and ask them if they can help.
definitely worth a try, if it doesn't work you haven't lost anything
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