Not even the best quality pair of shoes will last forever, but proper care and timely repairs will help prolong her life. And if your favorite shoes or shoes "ask for porridge", it's time to look for them a good glue. In this review, we will look at reliable and proven compositions, which even professional shoemakers use.
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Desmokol - the best glue for leather shoes
Glue based on synthetic polyurethane can be used not only to repair shoes. It is also suitable for rubber and plastic. However, its application has its own tricks: after applying the glue should be allowed to dry completely, and then heated to +80 ° C. At this temperature Desmokol "activates" and firmly connects the parts to be glued.
Pros:
- Dries quickly - usually it takes only 10-15 minutes;
- The glue layer retains elasticity after solidification;
- It adheres well to the porous base, as it is able to expand and flow into small pores;
- Suitable for repairing shoes with textile uppers (sneakers, slip-ons, ballet flats);
- A variety of forms of release - from small tubes to 20 kg cans, intended for professional use;
- Inexpensive - a 40-gram tube 40 can be bought for only 25-30 rubles.
Minuses:
- Combustible;
- It requires accuracy when applying - if the glue gets on the upper part of the shoe, it can no longer be cleaned.
NOVBYTKHIM "Uranus" - for shoes with polyurethane soles
This glue is considered an analogue of professional Desmokol and is best suited for the repair of shoes with polyurethane soles.
Like other PU adhesives, it needs thermal activation, otherwise the gluing will not be as durable. However, the cold method in this case also turns out to be quite effective.
Pros:
- Suitable for repairing demi-season shoes, because it does not soak under the action of water;
- High elasticity of the adhesive layer, does not allow the shoe to deform;
- Two gluing methods are available - hot and cold;
- A huge selection of packaging - from tubes of 50 ml to 200-liter barrels;
- Long shelf life (2 years).
Minuses:
- Flammable and toxic.
KENDA Farben SAR 30E - suitable for minor repairs
Nairitovy glue of the Italian manufacturer allows you to glue the rubber sole to almost any top - regardless of the material. But best of all he copes with minor repairs.
Another area of application of nairit is the manufacture of custom-made shoes: for covering heels, gluing insoles, planting blanks on the shoe and other assembly work.
Pros:
- Does not pass water;
- Does not harden and does not crack in the cold, always maintaining good elasticity;
- You can do without thermal activation, but it provides the most durable grip;
- More slowly disappears in comparison with other manufacturers, which gives time to correct flaws;
- If something went wrong, the frozen composition can be reheated and re-glued.
Cons: q
- "Not friendly" with PU soles;
- Long dry.
MOMENT "Marathon" - affordable glue for home use
This popular glue is universal. In this case, the manufacturer implies that with the help of the "Marathon" you can repair shoes with any combination of materials - even with a wooden (cork) sole.
After drying, the composition retains some elasticity, which is important for the connection of flexible parts of the shoe. It is sold in small tubes of 30 or 125 ml.
Pros:
- Water resistant;
- It has a wide temperature range from -40 to +110 ° C;
- Does not lose its properties during freezing during storage;
- Remnants of fresh glue can be easily removed from the top of the shoe
- A tube with a long spout - convenient when you need to pour glue into a narrow slot;
- The cap does not stick tightly to the tube;
- Shelf life is 2 years against 1-1.5 for professional adhesives.
Minuses:
- It requires compliance with technology (cleaning, degreasing), otherwise the part of the shoe that has come off will have to be glued over and over again.
BOCHEM Bonikol MG - rubber glue for textiles, leather and auxiliary works
This glue is not intended for mounting the sole and other loaded elements of the shoe. But the restoration of the decor, braid and welts is quite within his power.
He will cope with the restoration of leather models (again, if we are not talking about the sole). In addition, Bonikol has a rubber base - ideal for repairing rubber shoes.
Pros:
- Non-toxic, no stifling odor;
- After drying it forms a flexible layer that is not disturbed in the process of wearing shoes;
- It is not sensitive to ordinary solvents, although it is undesirable to keep repaired shoes in water for a long time;
- Suitable for sealing the welt and seams.
Minuses:
- Sold only in large banks of 700 grams.
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