Can Boots Be Repaired?

How to Repair Leather Boots

• If the cut hasn’t penetrated through the thickness of leather, you can fix it with a bit of superglue.
• When fully cured, the sealant produces a flexible yet tough skin that covers the hole and stops the muck boots from leaking.

Advantages of Getting Your Boots Resoled

• Getting your boots resoled is a great way to extend the life of the boots.
• You can save money on buying an expensive new pair of boots and not have to worry about breaking in a new boot.

Considerations for Boot Repairs

• Keep an eye out for cracking and significant reduction in depth on the treads or lugs; take them for repair before it wears down to the midsole.
• Boots with cemented or double-stitched construction can typically be resoled.

Cost Estimation for Boot Resoles and Repairs

• The cost of resoling your boots can range between $80 to $150 depending on the boot and the extent of labor that is required.
• Boots resoled by professionals can cost you $30 to $150 depending on types of sole damage, sole materials, labor hours, stores, and other factors.

Options for Repairing Rubber Boots

• Rubber boot patch kits, vulcanizing cement, sealants, hot glue guns, or boot covers can repair cracks or leaks in rubber boots.

Professional Boot Repair Services

• Don’t replace your boots when they become well worn; send them for a fully professional repair service.
• Genuine rubber sole units can be fitted to double the life of boots and improve grip, while offering replacement lace for convenience.

When Boots Cannot Be Repaired

• Some hiking boots made by sewing or gluing the insole onto the upper may not be easily resoled.
• Boots with a Strobel stitch design are harder to resole since the sole is essentially sprayed on and bonded to the upper.