Professional Glue for Repairing Shoes?

SunflowerSalad

I have a pair of boots that the soles are starting to separate, Since the boot is essentially still good I've decided to try and glue it back. I watched some Youtube videos explaining how to do this. The problem is they're American, which is fine except the glue recommended is a brand that I dont think exist here.

So recommendations please on suitable glue for this purpose? Preferably a contact adhesive. Plus of course any other tip welcomed.

Thanks!

dumpster_fire2025

What did they recommend?

I had this problem and Shoe Goo was recommended which is an American brand but is easily obtainable from UK sellers on eBay and Amazon. Seemed to work fine too.

maman

I know this is MSE but I've had a favourite pair of boots glued by Timpsons, very reasonably.

fwor

The "professional" glue that I've always used on my boot heels is Klebfest. It's an impact adhesive that works very well, is not too expensive and the only thing you need to be sure is that you don't join the parts too soon, before the solvent has evaporated.

SteveJW

I used a product called Aquasure SR did the job for me

Aquasure +SR (formerly known as Freesole!) is a patented urethane rubber
repair system designed to restore and rebuild all types of footwear.
Unaffected by heat or solvents, Aquasure +SR cures to a flexible
thermoset rubber product providing superior adhesion, wear resistance,
flexibility and waterproofing

ebay, Amazon and on-line retailers

Steve

SunflowerSalad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82111653#Comment_82111653

I think it was something like S151 (or similar name?). It was in a pot with a dip brush. I knd of would like to get something like they use if I took them into a repair shop.

FreeBear

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82111667#Comment_82111667

Also had soles reglued by Timpsons. Was cheaper than buying a tube of high strength impact adhesive from the local hardware store.

SunflowerSalad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82112613#Comment_82112613

Approximately how much does it cost then?