<![CDATA[How to glue back the sole of track shoes?]]>How to glue back the sole of track shoes?

Should I use supa-glue or go to a cobbler?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/29250/how-to-glue-back-the-sole-of-track-shoesRSS for NodeSun, 21 Jun 2026 06:22:25 GMTWed, 07 Dec 2011 15:13:28 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Wed, 23 May 2018 12:48:20 GMT]]>I’m over 80 and do not order often on line unless I call, but this was not too difficult. Orthofeet shoes really have been wonderful support for my husband who has had an ankle fusion. Great shoes with good support. Easy as 1-2-3 your easy to navigate website allows quick search and find and easy ordering. Looking forward to receiving may order to and being blown away with how fast it arrives.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849289https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849289Wed, 23 May 2018 12:48:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:55:57 GMT]]>Hi Zhuge


Sorry for the late reply.
The cobbler in Malaysia that I went to was a roadside stall.
$40 for doing it in Singapore is not worth it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/689297https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/689297Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:55:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:15:54 GMT]]>Yeah Nike running shoes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672298Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:15:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:19:18 GMT]]>

twilight:
My shoes were stitched by a roadside cobbler in Malaysia and they have lasted fairly well. It's been half a year since I got them stitched and they're still in tact. I wear them to school, so my shoes are being worn nearly everyday, but they're still lasting.

is it track shoes?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672130https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672130Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:19:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:46:29 GMT]]>My shoes were stitched by a roadside cobbler in Malaysia and they have lasted fairly well. It’s been half a year since I got them stitched and they’re still in tact. I wear them to school, so my shoes are being worn nearly everyday, but they’re still lasting.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671213Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:46:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:59:24 GMT]]>

pojo:
Just to share my experience. I had a pair of Nike trackshoes whose sole and other bits came unglued. I tried gluing it together using the proper glue for putting leather and other rubber products together. It worked for maybe 2 weeks before the pieces came unglued again. The reason, I reckon, is because it is difficult to hold the 2 sides together while waiting for the glue to dry. I tried using clothes peg to hold both sides but due to the irregular shape of the trackshoes, it didn't work out well. In other words, DIY is difficult.


On one of my regular visits to Melaka, I brought the trackshoes to a cobbler stall there. Now this cobbler stall (3 persons there) is relatively professional. What they did was not only to glue the sole to the shoe but also poke holes around the sole and using thread and needle, sew the sole to the bottom of the shoe. (yes, I am not joking.) This took about 2 - 3 hours. I was charged the princely sum of RM17 for the job. Sewing the sole to the bottom of the shoe made the glue stick properly. I have been wearing the trackshoes for more than 6 months now (worn more than 60 times for jogging). The bits on the side are coming out a bit but the sole is totally intact.

To make the long story short, if your cobbler wants to just glue the sole to the bottom of the shoe without sewing, forget it. It will not last. On the other hand, it may cost too much to have the shoes sewn and glued in Singapore.
yes Mr Mint said glue won't be good enough.
But the glueing and stitching cost $40 (1 shoe).
Is the cobbler you went in M'sia professional type like Mr Mint or those 'roadside stall' type?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671178Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:59:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:16:08 GMT]]>Just to share my experience. I had a pair of Nike trackshoes whose sole and other bits came unglued. I tried gluing it together using the proper glue for putting leather and other rubber products together. It worked for maybe 2 weeks before the pieces came unglued again. The reason, I reckon, is because it is difficult to hold the 2 sides together while waiting for the glue to dry. I tried using clothes peg to hold both sides but due to the irregular shape of the trackshoes, it didn’t work out well. In other words, DIY is difficult.


On one of my regular visits to Melaka, I brought the trackshoes to a cobbler stall there. Now this cobbler stall (3 persons there) is relatively professional. What they did was not only to glue the sole to the shoe but also poke holes around the sole and using thread and needle, sew the sole to the bottom of the shoe. (yes, I am not joking.) This took about 2 - 3 hours. I was charged the princely sum of RM17 for the job. Sewing the sole to the bottom of the shoe made the glue stick properly. I have been wearing the trackshoes for more than 6 months now (worn more than 60 times for jogging). The bits on the side are coming out a bit but the sole is totally intact.

To make the long story short, if your cobbler wants to just glue the sole to the bottom of the shoe without sewing, forget it. It will not last. On the other hand, it may cost too much to have the shoes sewn and glued in Singapore.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/664653https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/664653Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:16:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:22:54 GMT]]>tried superglue before and not much good cos’ it came off after one or two wear.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/663859https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/663859Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:22:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:21:05 GMT]]>There is a good and inexpensive cobbler at Parkway Parade if you are not too far away... 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/663856https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/663856Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:21:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:01:06 GMT]]>Mr Mint charges $10 for it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/663762https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/663762Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:01:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to glue back the sole of track shoes? on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:23:18 GMT]]>If you go to the cobbler, he will tell you it is only temporary. So usually I have to throw them away. The main solution is really to use the shoes regularly and it will depreciate its useful life beautifully. So not much help here but there is one brand that opens up easily when the shoes get parked for a while without using....it's \"Let's Do it!\"...perhaps it is to tie back with its slogan t encourage more exercise....... :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/657524https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/657524Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:23:18 GMT