Rubber Repair

[TooTallTom]

So one of my boots had a close call of the auger kind a couple of weekends ago (Yes, I got REALLY lucky--I kept all my toes, no blood even, and was able to continue fishing.) and now I have a hole to patch. The hole is near the toe, on the outside curve, in the rubber part of the boot (Sorel pack boot.) so it's not exactly a flat area.

While it's nice to have an excuse to buy a new pair, I'd rather try to fix these ones. I've got a lot of good miles on them, and we get along real well. Plus, fixing will probably require a much smaller dollar outlay.

So, anyone have a suggestion for a patch for the outside? I'd like to do the inside, too, but I really don't have any idea how I'd do that. So, suggestions for that are also welcome.

Thanks.

[delcecchi]

Try Shoe Goo.

[TooTallTom]

Okay, thanks Del.

Do you know how well that stuff hold up to being flexed? I noticed that when I bend my foot (like when I'm walking) the hole tends to spit apart/ pop open. Do you know if Shoe Goo will hold up to that kind of thing?

[CAMAN]

Shoe goo will work, but I prefer Barge's. You will want to put a rubber backer on it to give it more surface area. Just putting it on the cut won't hold up for more than a few steps. Follow directions exactly.

[TooTallTom]

Okay, thanks CAMAN.

[MJCatfish]

Shoe Goo makes another product called Sportman's Goo that I've repaired waders and rubber boots with and had good success.

MJ

[TooTallTom]

Thanks MJCatfish. What's the difference between the two products? Do they have pretty good/ complete instructions? Or did you have to kind of figure it out for yourself?

I guess it's only a pair of boots, and I can always re-do the patch, but I'd rather have it done right the first time, and not learn mid-day that the hole isn't plugged.

[efgh]

I did the same thing to my boots, I put a tire patch on the cut. The boot was cut 5 years ago and has held up well. If you have no patches, I would go to a tire repair shop.

I'd give the tire patch a try. Clean the area, scuff and apply the patch.

If it pulls off then do the Goo.

[MJCatfish]

I don't know if there is much of a difference. I just "goop" it on fill the crack or hole best I can. Create a "liquid" patch with the goop and let it dry. Sorry I can't put any more detail into it. Did a quick search and found that it's actually called Sport & Outdoor goop. Do a search for 'amazing goop' for more information.

MJ

[delcecchi]

Shoe Goo and Outdoor Goop are two different products. I don't know which will work best.

They do seem to be made (or at least marketed) by the same company, "eclectic products"

Just noticed that so edited post

[TooTallTom]

Thanks for the information. I'll let you know how it turns out. (Just try not to lose any sleep over it, okay? )

[delcecchi]

Thanks for the information. I'll let you know how it turns out. (Just try not to lose any sleep over it, okay? )

Don't worry, I'm not.

[TooTallTom]

I tried out plain old Shoe-Goo, and it didn't keep the hole sealed. (Guess how I found out...) I think the problem was the fact that the pressure exerted on the two sides of the cut when my boot was flexed was more torsional/ shear pressure rather than "pulling apart" pressure. So, I'm going to go with an actual-factual patch and see how that works. (Which I probably should have done in the first place.)

Stay tuned...

[JumpStart73]

Repair 'em.......heck I usually throw 'em away....or i guess you could turn 'em inside out.......he he he

[3pronghook]

Try your local tire shop. I took a pair of steel toed ice kings to my local guy a number of years ago and he put on a patch that is still holding.

[Pooh]

TIRE PATCH got one on both toes of my boots, . one has been there for 4-5 years. had one put on last year, and the tire guy asked me how old they were. he commented on how the rubber was breaking down but that the new patch should hold.

[brmuskie]

I tried to fix a hole in my Rocky knee high rubber boots. The hole was on the top of the foot on the outside edge. I used sportsman's goop and I have layered and layered that stuff on there and it still leaks.

There is too much movement in that area - I think a patch is needed.

[dan z]

Have used that sportsman goop on lots of stuff and it never works the way it says. it always peels off.

I have since changed to a product called e6000 found at most hardware stores.

[Gordie]

shoe goo is what I use it has severed me well I patched a pair of chestwaders once on the side of the boot the second year I owned them first I tried many different types of fixes with no luck

Then the guy at my local bait store at the time told me about shoe goo used it and it didnt leak the rest of the time I owned the waders which was 13 years after I patched

I try to have a tube of it in my truck/boat all the time cause you just never know.

Tip: clean rubber area to be patched with rubbing alcohol for best results

Worked for me I also try and get the shoe goo thru so it is on both sides of the hole being patched

This stuff could make a frogs arse watertight