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durable adhesive for rubber

xxxxx - 8-5-2008 at 16:05

i have a pair of sneakers and the soles are wearing out. the tops are still good though and i'd rather not throw them away. i want to glue a sheet of butyl rubber to the soles but i don't know of a flexible durable adhesive. could someone tell me if this is possible and which adhesive might work best.

Saerynide - 8-5-2008 at 16:20

Try E6000. It dries to a clear flexible and rubbery consistency.

Edit: It also claims to be waterproof, tho I have not tried using in water.

[Edited on 5/8/2008 by Saerynide]

YT2095 - 8-5-2008 at 23:05

the glue in bicycle repair kits should work nicely too, but you will need to put then in a clamp/vice for a few hours.

12AX7 - 9-5-2008 at 07:10

Of course:

Shoe goo!

Tim