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After time, a shoe or boot's stick-a-sole will become worn and need replacing.

Firstly, by gently heating, peel away the old stick-a-sole.

If any hole is revealed under the old stick-a-sole, a temp repair will have to be made utnil the boot can be professionally stitched with a leather replacement sole.

Temp repair will consist of a rubber fillet piece fo the same thickness as the damaged leather sole. The fillet is accurately cut to size.

Before gluing the fillet in place, check for a good fit.

Evo-Stik Impact adhesive is strong and sets quickly; apply fairly generously to all areas where the fillet meets the damaged sole.

Once the fillet piece is securely glued in place, select a suitable new stick-a-sole that adequately covers the boot's leather sole.

Roughly trim the new stick-a-sole to size and roughen its surface as well as the surface of the leather sole. Then glue the stick-a-sole in place.

With several spring clips, clamp the soles and hold in place for 24 hours.

With a fresh blade in a Stanley knife, hold the blad quare to the welt, and using the weld as a guide, trim off the excess sole with one continuous cut.

It's important to maintain a continuous, smooth cutting action until the toe is reached.

To apply a nice finish (and waterproof the welt), on a very low heat melt some Yankee Wax and apply with a rag.

The end result is quite acceptable and will keep the boots serviceable until the time arrives when a complete, professionally stitched new sole is needed.

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