- 1). Peel back the entire sole by cutting the stitching with a box cutter. Expose the bottom of the shoe, but do not remove the sole completely.
- 2). Wipe down the inside of the sole and exposed part of the shoe with a sheet of crumpled newspaper to remove any old adhesive.
- 3). Dampen an old rag with rubbing alcohol. Clean the exposed part of shoe and the inside of the sole.
- 4). Use sandpaper to roughen the exposed part of the shoe and the inside of the sole. This allows the adhesive to stick to both sides.
- 5). Apply a small amount of shoe adhesive to the place where the sole originally came loose. Do this in a well-ventilated area, as adhesives may have strong fumes.
- 6). Using a disposable plastic knife, spread the adhesive all over the surface of the exposed bottom on the shoe. Remove any excess that leaks onto the outer surface of the shoe with a citrus solvent.
- 7). Replace the sole, and set the shoe down on a sheet of newspaper, sole down, as if someone were wearing it.
- 8). Cover the shoe with a plastic grocery bag, and place a heavy object on top of it. A large book will do. Add more weight if you wish.
- 9). Allow the adhesive to dry with the weight on top for about 24 hours. Wait another 24 hours before wearing the shoe.
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