What kind of glue to use for shoe insoles?

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   livelongerposted 13 years ago

   What kind of glue to use for shoe insoles?
   
   I don't want to spend $9 for ShoeGoo. Is there a cheap, simple alternative that will glue an athletic shoe's regular insole to the bottom, so it won't fall out?

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   Healthy Pursuitsposted 13 years ago

   Have you tried something like rubber cement? Or maybe silicone tub sealer? I don't know if either of these would actually work, but they are types of glue I'd try if I wanted to try to overcome my foot sweating during exercise, while keeping the sole flexible.

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   wordscribe43posted 13 years ago

   Gorilla glue is a good alternative.  Just make sure it dries for a couple of days before you wear the shoes.  2 part epoxy might work as well...
   
   Good luck!

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   Daisy Mariposaposted 13 years ago

   You might try using rubber cement. Some shoe repair places use it.

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   paxwillposted 13 years ago

   I've glued my insoles with different kinds of glue, but it always melted after a while and then the insole would shift out of place.  I found sewing them in works much better if you can do it.  You need to be able to perforate the insole and have enough fabric on the inside wall of the shoe to thread it though.  Your mileage may vary...

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   neil macmillanposted 13 years ago

   What type of glue depends on the material the insole and upper is made of. With my Civil War brogans I used Gorilla Glue but that was a leather to leather seal. It may vary depending on material. I don't see rubber cement or superglue working very well but I have never tried either of those.

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   Taylor Reneaposted 12 years ago

   Gorilla Glue would probably be the best alternative, but in all honesty, ShoeGoo is worth the money you pay for it. My boyfriend wears his shoes very hard, and hasn't been disappointed by it. (:

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