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How to Reattach Shoe Sole

Introduction

When the sole detaches from a shoe, it drastically shortens the lifespan and renders the pair of shoes immediately unwearable. Securely re-attaching the soles will help you get the full value out of a pair of shoes.

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    • Pull the separated sole away from the bottom of the shoe.

    • Clean the bottom surface of the shoe with a cleaning wipe.

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    • Clean the top of the sole.

    • The shoe needs to be clean of all dirt and completely dry before continuing to the next step.

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    • Apply a thin bead of glue along the top edge of the sole and across the interior surface of the sole.

    • Immediately continue to the next step after applying glue.

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    • Push the sole back to its original position on the bottom of the shoe.

    • Hold the shoe and sole together for 30 seconds.

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