How to Repair a Sole Delamination From the Midsole

Introduction

If you've noticed the rubber on your shoe's midsole starting to peel away, don't worry – you can easily repair it at home. We will walk you through the steps to fix rubber delamination, ensuring your shoes stay comfortable and functional.

If you need to fix an upper delamination, check out this guide

What you need

Step 1 Check the damaged area

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Identify the part of the midsole that needs to be repaired.

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Step 2 Remove glue residue

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Use a rough piece of sandpaper to rub-off the remaining glue residue and to roughen the surface for enhanced glue adhesion.
Be careful not to damage the material below the midsole.

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Step 3 Prepare the Shoe Glue

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Apply the glue to both the sole and the separated part.
Apply pressure using clamps.
Note: Follow the instructions of the glue used to know the exact drying time. In this example we left the product to dry overnight.