Can this be repaired?
11-18-17, 07:40 PM
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Can this be repaired?
Hi guys,
I was in a crash today and I tore a part of my shoe. Is there any way at all of repairing it? I don't think I can afford to replace them to be honest. Or is there any harm other than aesthetics leaving it like it is? I included a picture for reference.
Thanks very much!
I was in a crash today and I tore a part of my shoe. Is there any way at all of repairing it? I don't think I can afford to replace them to be honest. Or is there any harm other than aesthetics leaving it like it is? I included a picture for reference.
Thanks very much!
11-18-17, 08:39 PM
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dang, how's the foot?
11-18-17, 08:50 PM
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Don't know what would be best, but I'd put a couple layers of Gorilla tape (or strong duct tape) on the inside to protect the remaining cords from further damage. I'd also put some shoe goo or silicone sealer on the outside.
11-18-17, 11:01 PM
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Is there a little shoe repair shop hidden in some small corner of town? Perhaps a real shoe expert could help out here?
11-18-17, 11:56 PM
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I would patch it with a little shoe goo and a piece of suitable material from the inside. Put gorilla tape on the outside to reinforce it.
11-18-17, 11:58 PM
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If you can find somebody that can peel back the liner of the shoe, glue in some sort of patch on the inside and then put the liner back . . . . . I'd think that might actually last fairly well unless there's a thicker fabric backing directly on the vinyl itself in which case a patch wouldn't be able to adhere to anything from the inside. But it's a matter of finding a decent cobbler or shoe repair shop. I'd not do anything to the shoe yourself until you've exhausted other options; from that picture the material looks like it might be prone to further tearing unless stabilized.
11-19-17, 02:39 AM
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As it is it will be fine, but if the rip gets larger it could cause a problem. Maybe even try stitching it with some matching thread?
I ripped a shoe on tour and I just put some duct tape over it. The rip grew larger and towards the end it was hard to ride with it. As I rode back home my foot was literally coming out of the shoe.
11-19-17, 10:10 AM
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Another vote for shoe goo.
11-19-17, 09:22 PM
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Probably wipe the blood off before you do whatever patch you choose.
11-19-17, 09:34 PM
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the stress on the uppers isn't uniform, so the significance of the tear depends on where it is, and how it figures with the straps that keep the shoe tight.
So it can be not much more than cosmetic or it could be absolutely critical, and needs to be repaired accordingly.
In your shoes (sorry) I'd probably just put some tape over it on the outside unless I felt it called for a high strength repair, inn which case I'd ask a shoemaker.
So it can be not much more than cosmetic or it could be absolutely critical, and needs to be repaired accordingly.
In your shoes (sorry) I'd probably just put some tape over it on the outside unless I felt it called for a high strength repair, inn which case I'd ask a shoemaker.
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11-20-17, 04:47 PM
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shoe goo 
11-21-17, 11:29 AM
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I'd bet a dollar if you go to a cleaners/alteration place that does leather, they would be happy to stitch it up for you, probably dirt cheap. $10-15 maybe?
11-21-17, 02:53 PM
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Another vote for shoe goo. I just glued the sole back on my 33 yo Detto Pietros. It's as good as new, except for a few scuffs here and there.
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11-21-17, 06:54 PM
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I hope, since you're concerned about your shoe, that you didn't get too badly banged up. Get well soon!
11-21-17, 10:07 PM
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I've done similar repairs.
Depending on your personal wealth you can use a sewing awl and new backing material
or
You can thread waxed dental floss through the breather holes, press duck tape/gorilla tape onto the back, and then slather shoe goo onto the front.
Brand names don't matter. You can use ****ty old dental floss, no-name tape (or no tape at all), and ancient glue that you found in a trash bin. It'll all work. The idea is to get a flexible backing, something to tie it together, and then a coating that will protect the backing and ties from abrasion.
Good luck!
Depending on your personal wealth you can use a sewing awl and new backing material
or
You can thread waxed dental floss through the breather holes, press duck tape/gorilla tape onto the back, and then slather shoe goo onto the front.
Brand names don't matter. You can use ****ty old dental floss, no-name tape (or no tape at all), and ancient glue that you found in a trash bin. It'll all work. The idea is to get a flexible backing, something to tie it together, and then a coating that will protect the backing and ties from abrasion.
Good luck!
11-22-17, 09:25 AM
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Maybe use a tire boot (cut to size) and place it inside using loctite super glue.
