Rubber Boot Repair?

[bowman]

Any good techniques to repair rubber boots? I have torn the front (just above the ankle) on two different pairs of boots, two years in a row, both on barbed wire fences hidden in the grass. Unfortunately they are both right boots so I can't even mix them to make a good pair.

Anyone had any luck in repairing them? Shoe Goo? Epoxy? Duct Tape? Tire repair patches? Anything?

 

[crash]

me too ! bought a pair of muck extreme hunting boots thought i would give them a try. still would like to repair my old ones for a back -up pair.

 

[AIRASSAULT]

Haven't used them but there are rubber boot repair kits sold more specifically for waders.. u might give them a try

 

[NWBuck]

Once took a pair to a local tire guy and had him patch a couple of tears. An inexpensive solution, but didn't exactly match the camo.


NWBuck

 

[DOR]

Duct tape for fence tears....doesnt look to pretty but gets the job done.

 

[Phantom]

I've had decent luck with tire repair patches. Will try duct tape next time though.

 

[fatboy]

Tire repair patch or wader repair kit.

 

[KPM]

I have had good luck with Shoe Goo on rubber boots.

 

[tracker]

Sonolastic NP1 caulking. It will stick to about anything and stays pliable for years. Kings materials in Coralville and Stetson Supply in Cedar Rapids carry it. Around $5 a tube. I have used it on 2 different pairs of boots with great success.

 

[bowman]

Thanks for the tips gentlemen! I'll be giving some a try.:way:

 

[Sligh1]

YEP- tried most things and if I clean boot with alcohol, scratch and apply shoe-goo, sure does the trick and I am pleased with results.

 

[Central Iowa]

YEP- tried most things and if I clean boot with alcohol, scratch and apply shoe-goo, sure does the trick and I am pleased with results.
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I second that scratch with some fine sand paper, clean with alcohol, and then goo

 

[dtr]

Just repaired a pair of lacrosse boots with aquaseal. Not sure if it can be bought locally. I got it from cabelas. It worked great.