Shoe repair - help/advice

[guylimey]

I have a pair of Mavic carbon soled shoes that are in great condition however a recent ride had me walking home about 4 miles in them resulting in the sole partially separating from the shoe upper. The sole is separated from the heel forward approximately 3 1/2 inches and I think that I could save the shoes with a good strong epoxy adhesive. Anyone had a similar issue and performed a similar repair? if so what adhesive did you use (not sure the glue used on a regular pair of shoes would bond the upper to the carbon sole)? Appreciate the help.

[Veloo]

Not me but a friend had a pair of 1990s Shimano road shoes where the sole separated from the upper. He took it to some shoe repair place and they had glue that made them good as new.

[Hank Scorpio]

Barge cement

[572cv]

Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

Barge cement

Yes…I think this is the brand name, nothing to do with shipping vessels

[guylimey]

Thank you.

[GOTHBROOKS]

barge cement made a mess of my giro empires when that crappy vibram sole disintegrated.

[dgauthier]

This has come up before. You want a shoe repair shop -- ie: a cobbler.

Cobblers rule. They'll use exactly the right glue, and they have a foot-shaped armature that goes inside the shoe and clamps the entire upper to the sole while the glue dries. They will do a much better job than you could ever do yourself, and your shoes will be as good as new. For their labors they will charge you something like twenty bucks.

[tellyho]

I have glued soles on many shoes with barge cement. A good cobbler is also worthwhile if you think you'll get many more years out of the shoes.