Any way to fix a cracked gumboot?
Knelt down to fasten my gumboots today before work and noticed they've started to crack around the base of my big toes, which sucks since I've only used them about 30 times. Might do a warranty claim but also want to extend the life of these as much as I can. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Shoe goo
Great stuff, also found an equivalent called E6000
Precisely what I came here to say. Several thin layers.
And on the interior. I patched many pairs of waders and just an exterior patching will wear out.
*If its an honest leaking crack then your best bet it to make the seal meet on either side.
As I was thinking about this, yes inside and out. I've got some snow pacs I've repaired this way. I bought them in the late 80s, and they are still going strong.
while we're on the subject, are there any brands that make gumboots with wide toe-boxes?
I'm assuming you're asking since you saw these have wide toe-boxes, but they're Vaistoa brand. I don't know how much I can recommend them owing to my own experience of their durability but a friend of mine is quite happy with his pair
yes, these seemed to be more convenient for somebody who's used to barefoot shoes. Dunlop's, which are everywhere, and all others that practically are copies of it, squeeze toes inwards :/
Tire patches and rubber cement
Vulcanising glue and bicycle inner tube? Like a bike tyre patch. Just a theory though.