Barge All Purpose Cement, Blue, 2 oz

I had to buy steel-toed boots for work. But I work as a scenic painter so I'm not doing much carpentry or steel work. But rules are rules. So I bought a pair of "indestructible" lightweight combat style boots for about $54 on Amazon. They were really light and fit really well except for one problem. One I should have foreseen. The souls were made out of foam rubber. There is a lot of abrasive old cement floors and rusty ramps..... and yes, I do step in paint constantly. So the bottoms of my shoes were starting to look like polished glass paint. Because they were forming a layer of bonded latex paint on the soles and as I walked around the warehouse? Instead of eventually wearing/falling off like paint would on rubber souls, it was almost like wearing dress shoes after a while (which is extremely slippery and doesn't fit the idea of a work boot getting any traction. Not to mention just slipping in paint or water.). So basically I had to order some rubber soles off of Amazon. Yeah you can buy those. One big shoe pattern. Problem is you have to glue it to the bottom of your shoe. And have it adhere "very well" to the bottom of your shoe. When I was reading the reviews on these replacement soles, people kept mentioning that Shoe Goo was no good and that you should definitely use this contact cement. Review after review seemed to mention that it was essential that you use this contact cement brand specifically. I'm glad I went ahead and added that to my order. I went through a lot of prep work to make sure this went off in one try and didn't ruin my boots (or me screwing it up). They say to wait 20 minutes until you put these pieces together, but I was out in a hot 60-year-old wooden shed / garage. I used an old hardened paint brush to make sure the entire surface of the shoe and the soul were coated in the cement. At one point I even used a large paint stir stick that looked like a tongue depressor. I made sure to get it all over everywhere I wanted it to stick. I lined the shoe up and as I was coming down..... the heel hit first and it was a little disaligned. At this point I realized that this contact cement was going to work very well. Because I had a hell of a time getting that soul off so I could realign the shoe, but I did. This stuff bonds immediately. Yes I went ahead and clamped it and made sure that everything made contact that I wanted to have stick. But I don't think that this sole is coming off this boot.... Until it wears down. Once it bonds it is sort of a clear yellow color. And if you have to pull it apart it turns white from the stretching. But it does stick back together. Let me just tell you, if you're planning on gluing something together and you're never wanting it to ever ever come apart again without some serious imagination and effort? Buy this product. It doesn't take much. When you initially put it on it's very fluid sort of like Elmer's glue but it starts to set up pretty quick. So if you dot it on the surface you want and then can use something to spread it around real fast? Something really sturdy because as you're doing this it's going to be setting up and you're going to be pushing or trying to spread some stuff that's I'm getting extremely thick and more like a sap. So a little bit will cover a lot of area if you work fast. Whatever you use to spread the contact cement on your project? Will be ruined. So find some old cake batter knife or something or go buy a plastic putty knife at a hardware store. Hell even use a wooden paint stir stick. Because whatever you use isn't going to be something you can clean this stuff off of obviously. I was really worried about the soul coming off or tearing the foam heel of the boot. But it seemed to really get in there and bond with the porus quality of the hard foam. I let it dry and today I used a box cutter to cut around the shape of my shoe. And then a Dremel with a sanding tip to shape it..... and this sole ain't coming off anytime soon.. I'm glad I have some left over for whatever else might break or need to be put together, because this stuff is amazing. I'm so glad I didn't try shoe Goo or some other adhesive like e6000. Those all have their place but they're more of a silicone and will eventually pull off. This stuff was perfect for what I was doing.... five stars. This stuff holds things together like nothing I've seen before. And it dries a hell of a lot quicker than the instructions imply. If you keep everything clamped and together for 10 minutes? That's probably 5 minutes too long. Once this stuff touches the other surface? It's on there. I would still advise using clamps if it isn't a flat surface to make sure that everything makes contact. And be sure and get it on your hands too like I did (and under one fingernail and over the top of the nail). Because picking it off with your teeth is quite a workout. But it does come off painlessly..... After a while. But it maintains its elasticity with adhesion. So it was perfect for this job

I wasn’t sure if this would be strong enough for a shoe repair, but it exceeded my expectations. One of the heel caps on my sandals had come loose, and instead of throwing them away, I decided to give this adhesive a try.A small amount was all I needed. Once it cured, the heel cap felt firmly attached again and has held up well with regular wear. This isn’t a flimsy craft glue—it has a very strong bond, so take your time positioning everything before it sets.The 2 oz. tube is also a nice size. It doesn’t take much product to get the job done, so I expect it to last through several repairs.If you have shoes, leather goods, or other items that need a durable repair, this cement is definitely worth keeping around.Who it’s for:* Anyone repairing loose heel caps, soles, or sandals.* DIYers who want a professional-strength adhesive.* People looking to extend the life of shoes instead of replacing them.Who it’s not for:* Anyone looking for a temporary or repositionable glue.* Small children or casual crafters who need a low-strength adhesive—this is made for durable, permanent repairs.

I bought this to glue a ceramic figurine when regular glue wouldn’t work. It had held beautifully. It’s easy to dispense and not messy.

The Application: I used this all purpose cement to patch a small "weeping" leak on the inner thigh seam of my neoprene waders. Following the instructions, I applied a generous layer over the seam and allowed it to cure fully before heading out.​The Performance:​Immediate Results: For the first full season, the repair was 100% waterproof. I spent several long days in the marsh, and the patch remained flexible and held the seal perfectly. It saved me from having to buy a new pair of waders mid-season.​Ease of Use: The cement has a good consistency—not too runny, but thin enough to seep into the stitching of the seam to create a solid bond.​The Long-Term Catch: After sitting in storage during the off-season, the patch started to fail at the beginning of the second year. It seems the constant friction and flexing of the inner thigh area eventually caused the bond to crack or peel slightly.​Final Verdict: 4 Stars. This is an excellent, cost-effective solution to get you through a season. However, if you're looking for a "permanent" fix that will last for years, you might eventually need a professional vulcanized patch. For a quick DIY repair, it’s a solid tool to have in your kit.

Got this to put on a lot of patches on leather jackets as it was recommended to be the best without sewing them on. Worked perfectly - just make sure you know exactly where you want those patches because you are not going to move them if you make a mistake!

Such an amazing product and unbeatable price

Not as good as the old formula but still a very useful thing to have.

I used this to repair the soles of my work boots and it is by far the best contact cement you can buy. Whey else would every cobbler use it for decades.

Good

Does what it says on the tin/tube. I used it on quite thick leather some years ago and the bond is unbroken and not fraying. A small con; it's nor cheap but is always used sparingly so no big deal.

Funciona muy bien, hasta para pegar las suelas de los Js; lo único malo, es que tardo como 1 mes el envío 😒

I've tried to use this to glue shoes, but even after letting cure for 48 hours, it ended up in a gooey mess. Don't recommend for shoe repair

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