Gorilla Glue Q?

[BlueOvalFitter]

My tennis shoe started to come apart at the heel/back section of the shoe. I asked my son if he had any kind of glue to bring it with him the next time he visits. Instead, he bought me (2) types of Gorilla Glue.
I have never repaired a tennis shoe before, let alone any shoe that separates. They are NB with a rubber sole and leather upper. Which of the (2) glues would you use for this repair?

 

[PimTac]

I would think either one will work. Try the regular Gorilla glue first.

 

[Passport1]

I'd use the super xl variant. You don't want a high speed blowout on an tennis shoe like what happened to this unfortunate player.

 

[Lubener]

It didn't work well for me. It's not pliable enough. Best shoe and boot repair is Shoe Goo. You can get it at Walmart's shoe department.

Robot or human?

 

[Leo99]

I used this stuff on my old bowling shoes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L9AL84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Hyundai Respecter]

I think I’d try the one on the right.

 

[vavavroom]

Barge SuperStik Cement is the proper urethane-based and waterproof adhesive that will remain flexible. Press together and/or pound for best adhesion. I glued myself to my workbench with this stuff. It's great.

 

[mk378]

Yeah, neither of those. The original brown Gorilla Glue is pretty good for shoes. It is urethane based.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

It didn't work well for me. It's not pliable enough. Best shoe and boot repair is Shoe Goo. You can get it at Walmart's shoe department.

Robot or human?

I'm about to go there in the next hour to pick up some meds. THANKS!

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Yeah, neither of those. The original brown Gorilla Glue is pretty good for shoes. It is urethane based.

Is it the one on the right in my pic?

 

[4WD]

Barge SuperStik Cement is the proper urethane-based and waterproof adhesive that will remain flexible. Press together and/or pound for best adhesion. I glued myself to my workbench with this stuff. It's great.

Stay away from rare art please

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

Ok, confession time.
Two days ago all I had was a huge tube of JB WELD clear silicone. I separated the rubber from the shoe just a bit and squirted a huge amount in there. I then ran a bead along the edges. I clamped it and let it dry for 24 hours. It lasted about 3-4 steps.

 

[mk378]

Is it the one on the right in my pic?

No that is Clear Gorilla Glue. I keep that on hand too as it has its uses, but it's not a heavy-duty adhesive. Original Gorilla Glue is dark brown in the bottle. Buy the smallest bottle because it will spontaneously harden before you use it all.

 

[vavavroom]

Ok, confession time.
Two days ago all I had was a huge tube of JB WELD clear silicone. I separated the rubber from the shoe just a bit and squirted a huge amount in there. I then ran a bead along the edges. I clamped it and let it dry for 24 hours. It lasted about 3-4 steps.

You need contact cement. If you don't want to spring for the tub of Barge Superstik Cement, just get a blue squeeze tube of their All Purpose Cement for a few bucks. It's one of the better products out there.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

No that is Clear Gorilla Glue. I keep that on hand too as it has its uses, but it's not a heavy-duty adhesive. Original Gorilla Glue is dark brown in the bottle. Buy the smallest bottle because it will spontaneously harden before you use it all.

Too bad I can't use my Tig welder to fix it. I'm certified.

 

[RDMgr]

I'm about to go there in the next hour to pick up some meds. THANKS!

Buy yourself a new pair of sneakers while you're there.

 

[Rand]

Ok, confession time.
Two days ago all I had was a huge tube of JB WELD clear silicone. I separated the rubber from the shoe just a bit and squirted a huge amount in there. I then ran a bead along the edges. I clamped it and let it dry for 24 hours. It lasted about 3-4 steps.

after that no glue will work.. throw out and buy new shoes.

 

[wander2039]

I've used the original Gorilla glue on several pairs of shoes. Lasted as long as the rest of the shoe.

 

[RooflessVW]

Shoe Goo works great.

 

[atikovi]

My tennis shoe started to come apart at the heel/back section of the shoe. I asked my son if he had any kind of glue to bring it with him the next time he visits.

No Goodwill stores nearby that sell $5 or $10 shoes? Chin up m'boy, things will pick up soon.