Boot upper repair advice needed

Shoo Goo http://www.amazon.com/Sof-Sole-821-SSG-Shoe-Goo/dp/B003IJ81DI

Thanks Andy. Elsewhere in these forums Shoe Goo isn't getting a very good rap. While the fix might not restore waterproofness to the boot, I need the fix itself to withstand wetting by snow, mud, etc.

This is the stuff you want: Gear Aid Freesole http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007UTZXT2 …you can also get it with black colorant additive if you need it to match something black. HTH KJ

Thanks KJ! Do you know if I need a substrate (tape??) to hold everything together before applying the Freesole or does it have good tensile strength?

Oh, bummer. Like lots of flammable or caustic things, Freesole can't be shipped to Alaska. I'll have to see if anyone carries it locally.

Does not have much tensile strength. Levels/smooths out nicely after applied though. HTH KJ

You could possibly send some pics to Dave Page to see if his team could repair it. http://tinyurl.com/q3fg6f8 They resoled my Asolo's several years ago and did an impeccable job.

#ERROR!

You might give Dave a call for his advice and help. I highly recommend. http://www.davepagecobbler.com/

Thanks all! I was able to find Freesole at my local Army/Navy store here over the weekend. McNett's retail distribution manager told me that this was the only retailer anywhere near me. It does sound like I need to sew up the crack before applying Freesole to seal it. While I appreciate the recommendations for out-of-state cobbling services, shipping costs usually render such remedies uneconomical for Alaskan residents — the total cost ends up being much more than the boot is worth, given that other parts of the uppers may fail before too long. I'm thinking that a layer of duct tape inside the boot, along with heavy waxed thread applied with an awl, followed by Freesole, might do the trick. It won't be pretty but as long as it keeps snow and mud out I won't care. Thanks again for all the great advice!

BTW Matt, your avatar looks like the inside of a Moss tent. I've got three of them myself! But they are not lightweight . . .

I think the repair would be stronger if you could bridge the gap with some nylon fabric or something else… then sandwich some Freesole in between… As with any glue or caulk project spend more time cleaning than gluing to get the best results… billy

I'll just give another shout out to Dave Page. Don't pay attention to any reviews that question his skills in personal interactions. I've found him to be funny and interesting in person and, more importantly, his shop's standards are very high.

…minor thread drift… You are correct! (That's the ceiling of a 25 yr. old Big Dipper, exactly what the family & I love to wake up staring at in the morning.) Much nicer than a flat, beige, drywall ceiling. And yes, while they were not known for their lightness in weight, they excelled at lightening one's spirit which makes up for all the difference. And as we all know, they are indestructible, never feel droopy when wet, and "good medicine" to bring along on certain trips. (I occasionally imagine that Bo & Renee Hilleberg probably had a few of them in their gear closet back in the day…or at least their catalogs…) I have thee as well plus some Wings. Which ones do you have? I love talking about Moss. You are welcome to PM me if you wish to take this off line…