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Gear Aid Aquaseal SR Shoe and Boot Repair Adhesive, Clear Glue, 1 oz
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Brand | GEAR AID |
Specific Uses For Product | Shoe Repair |
Material | 100-percent-cotton-jersey |
Compatible Material | Leather, Rubber |
Item Form | Gel |
About this item
- Make long-lasting repairs and seal leaks on hiking boots, running or climbing shoes and even cleats; available in single 1 oz tube or multipacks
- Use this durable urethane adhesive (formerly Freesole) that permanently bond to soles and heels; dries as a clear and flexible rubber that won’t peel or crack overtime
- Create toe protectors on work boots or re-build worn heels with this shoe glue that is abrasion resistant and waterproof
- Apply to all types of footwear including leather, suede, rubber, neoprene, canvas, and GORE-TEX boots and shoes
- Packaging may vary
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 1.5 x 0.75 x 4.5 inches; 1.6 ounces
- Item model number : 10410
- Department : Unisex Youth
- Date First Available : December 8, 2006
- Manufacturer : GEAR AID
- ASIN : B007UTZXT2
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #24,552 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #47 in Shoe Care Kits
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Product Description
Fix footwear permanently with Aquaseal SR, a shoe and boot repair glue that dries as a strong rubber and lasts for years. Previously known as Freesole, this durable adhesive can be used to create durable toe protectors, re-build worn out heels, and save soles from delamination. The tough formula is unaffected by heat or cold, so your shoe repair will withstand the elements at a jobsite, athletic field or mountaintop. From rubber and leather boots to tennis shoes and everything in between, repair your footwear with Aquaseal SR.
From the manufacturer
GEAR AID CHAMPIONS RENEWAL FOR THOSE WHO PLAY AND WORK OUTSIDE
Preservation, reuse, and the spirit of renewal is at the core of our mission and it’s why we have products you can use to fill that hole in your tent, patch up the leak in your waders, and clean the salt water out of your wetsuit. GEAR AID helps extend the life of your outdoor gear.
Aquaseal SR Shoe Repair Adhesive
Flexible Durable Adhesive
Aquaseal SR is waterproof, clear, flexible and lasts for years. One small 1 oz tube can fix boots, create toe protectors, and rebuild worn heels. It's perfect for heavy-duty shoe repairs that can withstand the elements, from rubber boots to steel-toe shoes.
- Durable– Tough urethane adhesive bonds permanently to surfaces and weather-resistant
- Flexible – Cures to a stretchy rubber that bends with all types of footwear
- Abrasion Resistant – Keeps gear looking good by withstanding scrapes and scratches
- Waterproof – Provides a water-tight seal that won’t peel or crack over time
- All-purpose– Bonds to leather, suede, rubber, neoprene, and canvas shoes
Aquaseal SR Shoe Repair Adhesive | Aquaseal FD Flexible Durable Adhesive | Aquaseal FD & Cure Accelerator | Aquaseal FD Repair Kit | Aquaseal NEO Neoprene Contact Cement | Aquaseal UV Field Repair Adhesive | |
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Size (Oz) | 1 | 0.75 & 8 | 0.75 | 0.25 | 1.5 & 4 | 0.25 |
Cure Time | 8 hours | 8 hours | 2 hours | 8 hours | 20 minutes | 1 minute |
Top Feature | Rebuild worn heels, re-attach delaminating soles and create durable toe caps for boots, shoes and all types of footwear. | Fix all types of rips, tears and holes in waders, wetsuits and outdoor gear. Dries as a clear, flexible and waterproof adhesive. | Repair waders, wetsuits and outdoor gear fast with this combo kit. Cure Accelerator speeds adhesive cure time within two hours. | Repair waders and other outdoor gear with this compact kit. Includes 0.25 oz tube of Aquaseal FD and 3” Tenacious Tape Repair Patches | Make quick, waterproof repairs to neoprene wetsuits, drysuits, booties and gloves. Includes an applicator tip or application brush . | Repair pinhole leaks in seconds with sunlight or UV light. Ideal for breathable waders, drysuits and GORE-TEX fabrics. |
Primary Use | Boots and Shoes | Waders and wetsuits | Waders and wetsuits | Waders and inflatables | Wetsuits and drysuits | Waders and Inflatables |
Primary Feature | Rebuild Soles | Waterproof Repairs | Faster Repairs | In-Field Repairs | Quick Elastic Repairs | Instant Pinhole Repair |
Dries | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Black | Clear |
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Customers like the quality, sturdiness, and durability of the product. For example, they mention it works well for running shoe repairs and hikers, and the glue surface is almost as durable as the worn away rubber surface. They appreciate the ease of use, saying it's very easy to work with and apply. That said, opinions are mixed on the water resistance, stickiness, value, and water resistance.
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Customers like the quality of the product. For example, they say it works well, is pretty happy with the results, and is extremely well for running shoe repairs. Customers also mention that the product is amazing, and the wood skewers worked well for the application.
"...This is very good stuff...." Read more
"...A few weeks later it’s still attached, watertight and working well...." Read more
"...And one of my colleagues told me about this product. So far it’s working great. Just followed the directions. Very Pleased With The Results." Read more
"...hold a replacement rubber heel wedge on but this is working well after 2 weeks of wearing with no signs of becoming detached...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the product. They say the glue surface is almost as durable as the worn away rubber surface, it holds up well, and is much better than any other glue. The product is versatile and can be used as a sealant, patch, and adhesive for shoe and sneaker repair. It also shows no signs of coming loose.
"...this stuff for many things over the years and know it has prodigious holding power, so I thought—Why not?..." Read more
"...When you revisit it, you'll find a very durable and waterproof seal, even better than the factory cement.This is very good stuff...." Read more
"...After reading this products description about its' superior adhesion, and drying to a "flexible" rubber-like finish, I thought it just might fix..." Read more
"...Update 6 more weeks of hard use ** The glue is still working perfectly and the add on heel wedges are showing their wear from walking many miles on..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the product. They mention that it holds up well, has no signs of coming apart, and has great potential for other repair uses besides boots and shoes. It does a great job of building it back up, and can rebuild worn down heels and extend the life of running shoes.
"...the glue is adhering well to to bottom of the shoe and is not peeling off at the edges of the repair...." Read more
"...on but this is working well after 2 weeks of wearing with no signs of becoming detached...." Read more
"...I've worn the boots every day since then and the repair seems solid hope...." Read more
"...It was great for making repairs to your soles where it would be visable. very disaponted about that...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it dries smooth, is easy to apply, and has clear instructions. Some say the product does exactly as described and doesn't leave a big mess.
"...But this stuff works really really well. Actually adheres, way easier to apply then shoegoo and way better smoother finish. Will buy again...." Read more
"...Good product, clear instructions. Period sister." Read more
"...the instructions are quite detailed and worth following carefully." Read more
"tricky to use but it works" Read more
Customers are mixed about the water resistance of the product. Some mention that it's very durable and waterproof, while others say that it seems to dry out on the top and takes a while to dry.
"...When you revisit it, you'll find a very durable and waterproof seal, even better than the factory cement.This is very good stuff...." Read more
"...Problem is - this thing stays liquid during the gluing process. You need to use something to keep the pieces together for over 8 hours!..." Read more
"...It dried to a matte finish when covered with tape. Left open it dried to a glossy finish." Read more
"...to dry, since the outsoles are solid and they have no padding which might retain moisture. Drying out a thick foam outsole takes longer...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stickiness of the product. Some mention that it sticks very well, while others say that the glue doesn't adhere well to the hard rubber surface.
"...But this stuff works really really well. Actually adheres, way easier to apply then shoegoo and way better smoother finish. Will buy again...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, this glue would not even adhere the cloth sock to the (glued) cloth heel support...." Read more
"...the most waterproof part of the car now, works just fine and firmly seated in place...." Read more
"...It's not the easiest to apply due to its very thick, super sticky properties but in the end it is what allows a permanent bond between surfaces..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's great value, cheap, and a good investment. However, others say that it'd be expensive for what it does.
"...Much cheaper than buying new sandals." Read more
"...having to discard them, which was unfortunate because they were very expensive shoes and still "could" have been worn even with the fraying heel..." Read more
"Used this glue on several shoes and it works great.Awesome glue for the money" Read more
"Expensive for a small amount. But this stuff works really really well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the separation of the Vibram soles. They mention that the soles started to separate from the upper. Some customers also mention that they need to repair the boots or trash them.
"...Started wearing them to work in the yard and the soles quickly started to separate from the footbed due to failure of the factory sealant...." Read more
"...with no small amount of concern that I noticed the Vibram sole coming detached in several places.I took the boots to a local cobbler...." Read more
"...In my case, the soles were completely detached except for the heels (which are nailed). I said "gross reattachment", didn't I?..." Read more
"...After I fixed the heels, I saw that the leather upper had come loose on one. This stuff fixed that, too...." Read more
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ShoeGoo
I first took the Keens to my trusty shoe repair professional. He advised that it basically was impossible for him to duplicate the factory sealant used to join the sole and footbed. This did not surprise me too much, as I expected there was some sort of magic process they use at the factory and this was not my first experience with sole failure over an extended time. Anyway, he suggested I try the ShoeGoo product. Epic failure—I used it and allowed plenty of time for it to cure, but I didn’t even make it out of the garage before the soles were a floppin. While it might be fine for small repairs under less stress, it just was nowhere near up to this task.
3M Marine 5200
I have used this stuff for many things over the years and know it has prodigious holding power, so I thought—Why not? Again, gave it plenty of time to cure and tried it out. A good sign was that it made it out of the garage. And, it did last for a good while. But, it started to fail too, which kind of surprised me given my prior experience with this product. I probably stretched it out to about 4 months of use before I had to give up on using the Keens. Back to the lab.
Gear Aid Freesole (reviewed product)
I had heard of this product, but never used it. After using one of their other products, I decided to give Freesole a try. It has been in place for about 2 months and is showing no signs of failure thus far. Unless it gives up the ghost soon, it looks to be the leading contender for long term repair.
Conclusion
To be fair, I did decide to also use Gear Aid’s Cotol product as a cleaner (but not to speed Freesole cure time) in my use of Freesole. First I cleaned soles generally with water and allowed to air dry. Then I cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Next I cleaned with Cotol per product directions. Then I applied Freesole and allowed to cure under clamping pressure (all products were clamped for repair). I don’t think the Cotol would have made any difference with ShoeGoo. Maybe it would have extended the use a bit with the 5200, but I don’t think it would have made a huge difference on longevity there either.
For at home use, Freesole appears to be the repair winner. I’m sure it too will give out at some point, and I will try to remember to come back and update the longevity of the repair when it does give out.
If I wanted a repair product for use on the trail, I might consider the 5200 in the fast cure variety. I think it may be a bit easier to get a satisfactory sole repair under less than ideal conditions with the 5200 that should get you out of most any short term jam. Then, when you get home, you can tear it out and use Freesole if you wish (you may have to put some wear on the repair though—5200 is tenacious). My reasoning here is that it appeared to me that you could get away with less clamping force with the 5200 than with the Freesole. Might not be a big deal if working on a small area, but it would be if you had to deal with an entire sole.
By the way, if you use 5200 at home, immediately put the open tube in the freezer to store it. That will allow you to preserve it for some time. Otherwise, it will continue to cure in the tube and it will be useless the next time you need it. I have my last bit of Freesole in the freezer too, but I have not had to use it again yet, so I don’t know if that will work on it too.
I took the boots to a local cobbler. Well, cobbler in name only, as he declared in no uncertain terms that these boots were "impossible" to fix. Impossible? Hardly! The sole itself still had lots of life left in it. It didn't even have any holes, and the treadwear was nowhere near where a replacement sole would be the best course. Impossible. Bah. I spent hours getting these boots broken in just right. No way in hell am I going to buy all new boots for this, not when all that was needed was to re-cement the sole to the shoe.
I was all set to buy some Shoe Goo when, in my internet reading, I came across an article in Backpacker magazine where my exact issue was described. The equipment editor's prescription? Freesole. So I bought some. And $7 worth of freesole saved my boots.
To be sure, it's important to follow the directions but with a little more care to give yourself the best conditions for a permanent fix. In this case, I let it cure for 48 hours, not overnight. I did NOT skimp on the cement, used a plastic knife to spread it smoothly, and used extra Freesole on the seam to make sure it would hold. Lastly, I weighted the boots rather heavily to make sure there was a good seal, and I used paracord to add pressure to the sole and boot where a weight wouldn't fit.
And yes, I'm serious about the 48 hours. Be patient. DO NOT fiddle with it while it's curing. Just put it aside and forget about it for two days. When you revisit it, you'll find a very durable and waterproof seal, even better than the factory cement.
This is very good stuff. It's by no means a fast fix (meaning don't count on this to save your bacon on the trail for ad hoc repairs), but it's a long lasting one. I'm very happy with this.
I also used it to patch a smaller hole that was not on a seam in the same boots. Per the instructions I did cover the glue with tape while it dried and the result was also successful. It dried to a matte finish when covered with tape. Left open it dried to a glossy finish.
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The only 'cons' I'd have about this product is that it does have a very strong odour (as I imagine many of these glues would have), so apply it in a well-ventilated area. And I struggled a bit in getting the gel onto the seams in a thin, clean line, as it this particular one doesn't come with an applicator. Very small cons though, as this product works incredibly well; once it adheres and cures, it stays put, and it does what it says it will do. Well worth the money spent to save expensive footwear.