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How to Resole a Shoe With a Used TireThis guide will demonstrate how to replace the outer sole of a shoe using an old tire.

Written By: Ronan

How to Resole a Shoe With a Used Tire

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INTRODUCTION

Replacing shoes after they wear out can be expensive. This is a comprehensive guide to repairingthe sole of worn out shoes using the tread from an old tire as an alternative. It can be a cost efficientsolution.

The use of basic hand tools is required.

TOOLS:Marker (1)

C-Clamp (1)

Utility Knife (1)

1x Wooden Block (1)

PARTS:Polyurethane Glue (1)

car tire (1)



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http://www.amazon.com/Tradespro-835137-C-Clamp-Set-3-Piece/dp/B004QO9ABQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1356889785&sr=1-1&keywords=c-clamp

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http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Glue-50004-Adhesive-4-Ounces/dp/B0001GAYRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390871463&sr=8-1&keywords=Polyurethane+Glue

Step 1 — Outer Sole

Cut across the tire using a knife creating a groove approximately the width of the tread.

Do not cut completely through the tire.

Step 2

Remove the tread from the tire whilescraping underneath the top layerwith a knife.

Peel back the layer, cut the tread,and remove it from the tire.



Step 3

Lay the tire tread flat.

External side of tread facing downon the table.

Step 4

Clean the bottom of the sandal witha damp cloth to ensure the surfaceis free of debris.



Step 5

Place the sandal with the sole facingdown on the tire tread.

Step 6

Outline the sandal with a bright colored marker.

Remove the sandal.



Step 7

Apply adhesive on the inside of themarker drawn.

Step 8

Place the sandal in the outline.



Step 9

Insert a wood block into the sandal.

Clamp the wood block to the tiretread.

Allow adhesive to cure according tomanufacturer recommendations.

Step 10

Remove the clamps and wood block.

Cut the excess tread from thesandal with a utility knife.

Never cut toward yourself.



Your shoes are now ready to wear.

This document was last generated on 2017-06-25 07:58:21 AM.

Step 11

Smooth edges of the tread, andremove excess tread/adhesive.



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