Stupid question so forgive me in advance, but has anyone had any luck using Sugru on shoes, specifically to replace a broken off heel tac? or conversely to afix a loose bottom of a shoe with the top? Thanks!
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I think it's a little too soft for the tac, but should work fine to act a a glue for loose bottom.
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As a father of 3 nationally ranked runners, I have found that anything that softens impact during workouts helps both prevent and reduce the pain from spurs. I just handed my one of my sons a pair yesterday for his trainers, and I keep about a 1/2 dozen pairs of these rotated through my daily wear and workout shoes myself. The minimal running fad (thinnest shoes possible) was a catastrophe in my world. Also, Dr. Marten's shoes for daily wear are a God send.
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if i wore those type of " shoes " i would wear socks with the powder in the socks for a couple days....perhaps that would work. the product is amazing. cheers.
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They work fine in many shoes, but whether they are visible when the shoe is on depends on the shoe style and cut. I was able to wear one in a heeled sandal this past fall. The guard material that showed through the sandal was not particularly noticeable because you can see the skin color through the guard. I was able to cut the tongue portion appropriately. Made a big difference as I had to wear the shoes for a wedding and celebration, including dancing. It stayed in place and worked out great!!
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I initially intended to put a heel on, but I ended up just filling in the holes. I think the replacement heel would fit, but it will likely stay on until it wears out because this stuff sticks very well.
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Ditto's to get large and trim down if required. I'll throw another wrench in the works though. If you are NOT a strong heel striker when running (which is a good thing) and actually land somewhat mid-foot or rather flat, I'd suggest the full-length version of their lift, because the lack of height on one leg can still be noticeable with negative effects with the forefoot lower. Then you'll really want large to give enough room to trim the same as the insole to go under it.
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When I got them for my son I put them in a new pair of Asics sneakers. I did not take out the insole as the shoes were new. My son had no complaints and they are still in the sneakers since August of last year. The package the Dr. Scholl's come in say to take out the insole but I didnt. It wont hurt for you to try it first without taking out the insole and see if they are comfortable enough for you. Then you can decide to leave the insole in or take it out. I agree taking it out sometimes is too much work and messes up the shoe. LOL!! Valerie
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Hi Aaron, I do not know much about conditions of the sole of the foot, or the mechanical or medical science that deals with the design and fitting of orthotics, but I do know that this is a excellent martial arts shoe - I use it for Tai chi and Kung fu. The sizes are interesting, I have a wide foot so use a 9H the regular size is to narrow. Hope this helped.
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Contact the company. I use it basically to repair soles of shoes, to hold them on the shoe.
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I would ask the supplier. I found a chart on another shoe and used that. It was ok.
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I just bought some for my new Distressed Ariat boots. Right on the side of the package it says "DO NOT USE ON DISTRESSED LEATHER". Thanks for the heads up, that was sarcasm if you didnt recognize it. Thanks for the not so true description. Thanks for nothing.
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use med tape on your heel. then put on socks. That's what I do with new shoes until they break in a bit.
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I would say you can, I wear it with my high top sneakers while playing ball. It was a matter of breaking it in and after that you forget it's there. I would imagine your boots have been broken in so that'll alleviate that part. I would recommend wearing the brace and boots around the house to get things going. It is a thin brace with great support, I would suggest you go with this over any other brand as I did my homework and shopped around. Good luck!
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Marie, I have been changing between different shoes for years. I have ordered more of the lifts and now have 4. Some of my shoes have a different width inside the shoe and so my hiking shoes are real narrow in the heal & arch so I have trimmed the heel lift to fit that specific shoe and do not use it in any other shoes. Hope this helps. I have been using the lifts in my right shoe for at least 10 years. Mike R. :>)
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I've only used this product to stretch out the width of the shoe. It will work if it is a leather shoe. You spray the inside get a thick pair of socks, put it on for a few minutes and it fits! It will stretch it out more than you can believe! It's a great product.
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Look on Amazon for Tuli's heavy duty heel cups-regular. There are comments of the severs disease.
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That's a tough one. My Sperry's are pretty substantial at the back for support. I have used the product on my every day shoes and have luck with the product at the front of the shoe. Have you tried wooden shoe stretchers, along w/a product like this-might work.