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How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole

Introduction

Discovering a hole in your shoe sole doesn't mean it's the end for your favourite pair. This simple guide will take you through the steps to fix it and be ready to go again!

What you need

  1. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Check the damaged area: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Check the damaged area: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Check the damaged area: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • We will repair the hole in the outsole from the inside of the shoe by filling the grid structure with foam rubber pieces.

    • Remove the insole.

    • Note: In our case, the lasting board (pink) and the insole were glued together. Parts of the lasting board are ripped off now.

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  2. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Clean up the inside heel area: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Clean up the inside heel area: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Clean up the inside heel area: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a scissor to remove the remaining parts of the lasting board around the outsole hole.

    • Estimate or measure the size of the single grids, which need to be filled.

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  3. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Create the filling pieces: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Create the filling pieces: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Create the filling pieces: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Prepare the piece of foam rubber, the scissors and the small utility knife.

    • Cut out the rectangular filling piece.

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  5. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Checking the size of the filling pieces: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Checking the size of the filling pieces: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Checking the size of the filling pieces: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • If you have estimated the size of the filling pieces, try if they're fitting before adding the glue.

    • Either rework them slightly or take them off and continue with the next step.

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  6. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Temporarily seal the outsole hole: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Temporarily seal the outsole hole: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Temporarily seal the outsole hole: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Cut a big enough part from the gaffa tape.

    • Cover the hole with the tape to avoid glue being squeezed out.

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  7. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Prepare the grid with glue: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Prepare the grid with glue: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Prepare the grid with glue: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use super glue for the grid hole and only apply it on the parts that need to be covered.

    • Use a small spatula to spread the glue evenly and let it dry.

    • Note: Follow the instructions of the glue used to know the exact drying time. In this example we left it a few minutes

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  8. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Insert the filling pieces: step 7, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Insert the filling pieces: step 7, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Insert the filling pieces: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pin to hold the filling piece and insert it into the pre-glued grid.

    • Fill any remaining small gaps with a squeeze of glue.

    • Press the filling piece with the scissor and hold for 30 seconds.

    • Note: Follow the instructions of the glue used to know the exact drying time. In this example we left the product to dry overnight.

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  9. How to Repair a Hole in a Shoe Sole, Finished and ready!: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!

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Conclusion

In need of another repair? Don't worry! Check out our other guides to find quick solutions for your favourite clothing, footwear and equipment!

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