Definitely take precautions if you go with Barge. Another place to
get it is a "real" hardware store (not Home Depot, Lowe's,
etc.). Shoe Goo works but IS messy. It also needs ventilation as it
is solvent-based, but not anywhere in the class of Barge.
Sandy
At 02:27 PM 5/12/2011, you wrote
Barge also contains known carcinogens. Its amazingly wonderful stuff but *do*
use it with very good ventilation and a face mask. You should be able to get
it through Tandy Leather. Also check with local leather apparel shops (biker
wear stuff), places that do leather uphostry or saddle shops
Barge is wonderful with a caveat. My husband repaired his heavy court ren
fair boots several years ago and the place where he used the Barge still is
going strong. The problem with Barge is that it can be dangerous if you
don't use it outside in good ventilation - it causes woozy. It's better than
I would recommend the shoe repair offered first since the boots are 50 years
old and you don't have that much experience with shoe repair. If budget
doesn't allow it, then the Shoe Goo which can be found at most Wal-Marts or
the like stores. I have not used the Barge glue as I have not seen it and
I can also vouch for Shoe Goo. It's holding the soles on my Birks and my
husband repaired a tear in my athletic shoes.
Cathy R.
-Original Message-
From: Rickard, Patty
To: 'Historical Costume'
Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 2:09 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Shoe glue
I use a produ
I use a product called Shoe Goo.
Patty
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of mims...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:57 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Shoe glue
I have a gorgeous pair of child's cowb
I have some favorite shoes where the upper is separating from the sole
at the widest part of my foot. The upper is either butted right against
the sole, or tearing right there. (It's hard to tell because of the shoe
lining.) Either way, there is no seam allowance. I've thought of gluing
them, b
My shoemaker recommended "Shoe Goo", I actually bought some at his shop.
Sharon C.
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of mims...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:57 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Shoe g
I don't know if you're interested, but a shoe repair shop near us accepts shoes
by mail. They do excellent work: www.keosashoerepair.com
Dede O'Hair
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On May 12, 2011, at 10:56 AM, mims...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a gorgeous pair of child's cowboy boots that are at least 50
years old, but the upper is separating from the
I have a gorgeous pair of child's cowboy boots that are at least 50 years
old, but the upper is separating from the sole at the heel. A good 3 inches
is no longer attached.
A shoemaker is not within a manageable distance for me. Would I be
successful tackling this myself? If so, what sort o
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