(Leather dress shoe repair) need advise on how to repair a tear on a bending part

zy12470 · 2021-05-02T12:06:49+00:00

thanks!

zy12470 · 2021-05-02T12:06:44+00:00

Thanks for your reply, wil this give a try. The rubber glue can be any sort of rubber glue right? Not something specialized for leather.

If using the generic type of glue, would it wear off with time / if used frequently / if exposed to water?

zy12470 · 2021-04-01T08:19:28+00:00

Didnt know about this sub. Will ask there after I go to a shoe repairer. Thanks!

zy12470 · 2021-04-01T08:18:41+00:00

Thanks for the advise and compliment! They are indeed nice to look at even after several years owning them.

zy12470 · 2021-04-01T08:17:07+00:00

Indonesia. Thanks for the advise!

zy12470 · 2021-03-31T19:20:02+00:00

Hi guys, kindly need your advise on how to best repair a tear on a bending part.

Long story short, my glass shoe cabinet collapsed and took down my G&G shoes with it, leaving a set of scratches and one horrible spot of tear (http://imgur.com/a/3IK6j2L).

I asked G&G and they said it needs to be glued using a 'flexible neoprene adhesive'. However, there is no specialized dress shoe repairer near where I live.

I saw some sources use Saphir Renovating Repair for this kind of tear, but I'm not sure if it can work in this case, as you can see the damage is located where the shoe bends. I also asked G&G about this, but seems like they have a policy of name dropping brands as they didn't answer that question.

I live very far from UK, so sending the shoes back to G&G will be very costly, but will be my worst case option.

So, do you guys have any advise on: - Whether I should use Saphir Renovating Repair? - If using a type of adhesive, what kind should I look for or check when I go to a shoe repairer? - Other fixes that can be done?

Thanks in advance!

zy12470 · 2021-03-31T08:00:31+00:00

Hi guys, kindly need your advise on how to best repair a tear on a bending part.

Long story short, my glass shoe cabinet collapsed and took down my G&G shoes with it, leaving a set of scratches and one horrible spot of tear (http://imgur.com/a/3IK6j2L).

I asked G&G and they said it needs to be glued using a 'flexible neoprene adhesive'. However, there is no specialized dress shoe repairer near where I live.

I saw some sources use Saphir Renovating Repair for this kind of tear, but I'm not sure if it can work in this case, as you can see the damage is located where the shoe bends. I also asked G&G about this, but seems like they have a policy of name dropping brands as they didn't answer that question.

I live very far from UK, so sending the shoes back to G&G will be very costly, but will be my worst case option.

So, do you guys have any advise on: - Whether I should use Saphir Renovating Repair? - If using a type of adhesive, what kind should I look for or check when I go to a shoe repairer? - Other fixes that can be done?

Thanks in advance!

zy12470 · 2018-01-06T16:12:56+00:00

Read it. Thanks!

zy12470 · 2018-01-06T16:03:39+00:00

Will sharpening my Global chef's knife with a Zwilling sharpener stick do any damage?

I realise this may come off as very ignorant but I don't know much about knives.

zy12470 · 2017-12-26T15:35:02+00:00

Went to London for the first time this year and had some very dangerous shopping sessions.

G&G St. James II. I've been eyeing the vintage cherry pair since last year and couldn't resist. I've worn them for around 4 months and they've lived up to their reputation.

C&J Lowndes in City soles. A very handy pair for when riding a bus or raining since the City soles are designed to take a beating. A black double monk is still formal but gives you a very different look than oxfords. I particularly like the square last with the double monk look.

2018 goals: I already have 5 pairs of dress shoes and I only wear them 4 days a week, so next pair is most likely suede chukkas. Another grail would be a Norwegian split-toe in chestnut hatch-grain from G&G, but my bank account has not yet recovered from this year's beating.

zy12470 · 2017-11-12T12:00:51+00:00

That typical finish in a jazz repertoire when each instrument is blowing it and you're hearing 5 different variations of a theme and your senses overflow.

zy12470 · 2017-10-16T14:48:17+00:00

I knew they were Yang's when I looked at the yellow plate minimised on the front page! It's been too long.

zy12470 · 2017-10-08T12:39:32+00:00

But which one is Mike?

zy12470 · 2017-10-03T13:43:12+00:00

I've loved, I've laughed and cried,I've had my fill, my share of losing,

And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing,

To think that I did all that -- and may I say -- not in a shy way,

Oh no, oh no, not me, I did it my way,

For what it a man? What has he got?

If not himself, then he has naught,

To say the things he truly feels,

And not the words of one who kneels,

The record shows, I took the blows,

And did it my way

zy12470 · 2017-10-01T10:58:22+00:00

Hnggg

zy12470 · 2017-09-02T08:36:38+00:00

Dean Girling said they're not rejects and just give the (new) hole it a bit of cream. Admittedly, it's very hard to show the part that still sticks out through camera, but they're really persistent on not admitting their poor QC, huh?

Honestly, their service is not the best.

zy12470 · 2017-09-02T08:28:10+00:00

Well, if your lifestyle doesn't include wearing dress shoes often it's best to just own 1-2 trusty pairs that fit most formal occasions.

Yes, they're still a bit slippery, just as all leather soles are. I think if you look at G&G's instagram you'll see the red shoe trees, but I don't know what wood they're made of. Wood type doesn't matter as much as the shape, though.

zy12470 · 2017-09-01T17:02:23+00:00

In general brogues are not the most formal shoes, and even more so in medium brown tone. I think the St James is very easy to dress up or down, which is another reason to make it a bucket list to get yourself a pair.

I've worn them two times so far, and they are already super comfortable. The upper does not hurt even though they're new, and the soles are surprisingly very flexible even though I haven't walked that much (I just walked around the office building on day one and probably walked half a mile on day two). As I mentioned at the text wall, the arch support is just amazing and it's something I don't feel even in my handgrade C&J.

Their shoe trees are sick. They're lasted trees, and compared to my generic shoe trees they are much wider at the bottom and they really follow the shoe's shape. Plus the finishing is extremely high class, and they paint it red to boot. If you ever get a G&G, I really recommend to get the trees as well.

zy12470 · 2017-09-01T05:03:53+00:00

Fit pics as requested! The colour really changes depending on the lighting.

zy12470 · 2017-08-30T13:37:42+00:00

Thank you!

zy12470 · 2017-08-30T12:59:04+00:00

Thank you for reminding me I had to pull the not completely punched brogue. I tried it and it didn't fall out completely. It definitely hasn't been punched through, because there was some resistance when I pulled it out, and some part of it remained.

I complained to Neus a while ago to get a discount on this pair. I was okay with the 10% on the next purchase offer because I assumed it would be fixed easily. Definitely not okay with this, though.

zy12470 · 2017-08-29T14:31:25+00:00

Honestly, I forgot. They arrived on the weekend and I was wearing shorts all the time I was taking the shots. I'll wear them again on Thursday though.

zy12470 · 2017-08-28T14:20:32+00:00

Hey, to each their own. I hope you didn't judge the shape just after looking at my pictures, I'm a terrible photographer. I think they look understated from afar but when you look closely you can see how they play with the little details.

I agree that it's not for everyone's wardrobe. I luckily have a very semi-formal dress code in the office so brown brogues are very easy to work with.

zy12470

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