Mending a walking boot

You should have stopped after saying it's hopeless. I hope she's a very, very good friend. ;)

I don't think that will last. Are you doing the same to both boots?

Gorilla glue sounds good. You might also consider ?Shoe Goo?.

If there?s enough ?meat? left on the soles I?d say it was definitely worth a go, especially if the Goretex lining is still doing its job.

I would also try contacting Berghaus/Blacks with pictures (or just take them into a Blacks store) if they?re not too old. A sole really shouldn?t become detached like that.

Tim

Another +1 for shoe goo rather than gorilla glue.

Cannot see it of course but is it one of those where the inside sole shows the other side of the foam? If so then what about that foam all the double glazers use to fill nasty holes, OK it expands but then cut it with a sharp knife then reattach the sole? On the other hand get some new boots! Brian

A glove is more suitable.

There are a few companies that specialise in walking boots. I had new Vibram soles pyt on my boots ... great service - picked up leaflet on service in local branch of Millets

Yes, but as I said further up the thread, the design of these cheapo ones is such that they can't mend them

I don't know how much they cost but I only expect 8 to 10 months out of a pair of £50 work boots.

I am lucky to get 6 months out of a pair of modern 'trainers' because I walk a lot, on and off pavements, even if I select Vibram soles.

The latest pair, which have lasted longer than normal were £35 cheapies in Milletts, which is a surprise.

Brasher used to repair their shoes/boots and they had that spongy interlayer between boot and sole.

Apparently, safety *boots* have no VAT, but safety shoes do have VAT. I have bought the latter in the past and they have been quite good for general use, but when I try to get a replacement the design has changed, or Scats has stopped selling them, or whatever.

Buy her a new pair.

Even if it "works" they'll feel & behave differently, it'll be (literally) like wearing odd shoes...