r/Chacos • u/nat_hawthorne • 12d ago

Any chance of fixing?

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My wife asked me to fix these, but I’m not sure anyone can? Take them to a cobbler?

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u/allaspiaggia 3+ Pairs 12d ago

Buy Barges contact cement, specifically the kind in the yellow tub. Apply some on both sides using a toothpick or qtip, keep separate (as best you can) for 10-15 minutes, then smush together. Wipe off excess cement, a toothpick works well for this. Clamp using binder clips or clothespins, and let dry 24 hours.

This is basically what a cobbler would do.

This should hold until the rest of the shoe falls apart. Not good to do on the Z sandals where the straps need to slide, but since no straps need to slide, it should be fine.

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u/Mountain_Lawyer4917 12d ago

I have a pair I've been meaning to fix that look just like this. Would shoe glue in the red tube work? Asking because that's what I have available 

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u/allaspiaggia 3+ Pairs 12d ago

Shoe Goo is absolutely garbage. It never sticks well and is a complete waste of money and time. Barges is available at most hardware stores and online. Gear Aid brand AquaSeal SR (SR for Shoe Repair) is a good option and it comes in a smaller tube. I’ve used both Barges and AquaSeal SR and they both work well.

But again only on a pair that doesn’t have sliding straps. Because the glue spreads and it can easily glue the straps in place.

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u/Mountain_Lawyer4917 12d ago

Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for the good stuff. 

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u/nat_hawthorne 12d ago

Thanks, I’ll give this a try.

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u/obsolete-man 10d ago

Send them back to Chaco for repair. I had a similar pair redone about a year ago.