Originally Posted by
HTupolev
When there's something wrong with them that's not convenient to deal with.
A couple years ago, the soles on my MTB shoes started separating from the main body of the shoe. So I reattached them with contact cement. They were fine until my last gravel ride, when the sole on the left shoe started separating again. A couple days ago I used contact cement to reattach it. Perhaps that repair will extend the life of the shoe another couple years. If not, oh well.
My touring/commuting shoes recently suffered the same fate. Tried Shoe Goo. It worked for nearly my entire week long tour last month but then failed, but not so badly that I could not finish.
The shoes are several years old and have been used a lot. In addition to a lot of walking on concrete I worn them for some moderate hikes to see areas of interest while touring. I feel I’ve gotten my money’s worth considering how they have been put to use.