OT: repair separating heel on snowboard boot?

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2611 Posts The 503 METAL

So I love my Clickers (lol) and can't easily replace these boots. This weekend I notice the heel coming up on my back foot and sure enough the sole is separating from the rest of the boot.

It doesn't appear that anything but some sort of glue was attaching the sole to the rest of the boot.

Thoughts on how to fix?

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 843 Posts Opinionated

with shoe goo

Or take it to a shoe repair shop

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2611 Posts The 503 METAL

bigjohn · Since 13 Mar 2012 663 Posts Addicted

Seems like there ought to be some way to secure that by extending some screws through the bottom of the boot. If they were located under an arch support pad I doubt you would feel them.

Perhaps you could screw them in to the orange plastic/rubber pieces supporting your binding mounts.

***EDIT***
After further thought it might make more sense to screw into the black tread. Looks like lots of material there to hold a screw.

**EDIT 2***
Also, in case it's not clear. I'm thinking that you might try screwing from the inside of the boot towards the sole so the screw head is pointing at your feet. The other way might be a bit painful Shocked

jasonq · Since 12 Jan 2009 245 Posts hood river Stoked

i'd contact dave page

https://davepagecobbler.com

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2099 Posts PNW Bigfoot

Why not try Shoe Goo along with some drilled holes where one can place and cinch down some beefy zip-ties. maybe a zip-tie on each side of each boot, so a total of 4 per boot. Make sure to glue the holes after the zip-ties are cinched so snow/water can't get in the inside of the boot. 8'' or 10'' snap-ties.

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 427 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

Time to update to this century.. Very Happy

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2611 Posts The 503 METAL

Thanks Big John, I had the same though but I think I'd need bolts with T-nuts to screw into and getting the length right will be tough. Maybe the orange stuff would hold a screw thread. I just tried to unscrew those clicker binding pieces and they're no torx. some propietary head?

Sasquach, good idea with the zip ties.

Mike, call me ol' fashioned but why do I want to plop my butt in the cold snow at the top of every run? Smile

I also like clicking in on the chair and hitting the snow running!

Going to try a show repair place in Btown tomorrow and go from there. May try the goo alone for starters. Thought maybe epoxy or something might be stronger.

Thanks all.

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1765 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

I freakin LOVED my clickers. Their demise was part of the reason I quit snowboarding! (and the long lines, exorbitant lift fees, parking hassles, near death experiences driving on black ice, fucked knees, old cranky attitude... you get the picture)

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1765 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

By the by, I could looksee if I still have my Clicker Boots, Size 13 1/2 I believe if they might fit you.

hilton · Since 15 Aug 2008 799 Posts Opinionated

I would try shoe goo or maybe 5 minute epoxy.

If the original glue lasted 20+ years then the reglue should last at least 10.

But chances are the toe may come loose next or the other foot so I would check those also.

McLovin · Since 11 Sep 2017 287 Posts Corbett Obsessed

5200 MARINE EPOXY

My father-in-law is a tough old fisherman and SWEARS by this stuff, what it bonds together no man shall pull asunder...

Good short term fix

That said my favorite old Salomon's from the late 90's experienced a similar fate and by the end of the season they got replaced by a shiny new pair. you might surprise yourself the new stuff is GOOD they've been working on it for a looooooong time.

maybe some FLOW bindings so you can still get in and GO... quick flick of the heelback or heaven forbid you could go to the darkside and 2-plank. Those have gotten better too...

Good Luck

Mc

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ezryder111 · Since 24 Dec 2012 131 Posts SE Portland Stoked

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 427 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2611 Posts The 503 METAL

Thanks D, but my flippers aint THAT big! Smile

McLovin, yeah my kid has the Flow and they look pretty nice.

Took it down to Vanek's in Beaverton. They told me that Shoe Goo is more of a sealant and not really an adhesive. They sold me some Aqua Seal shoe repair stuff for $11 and told me to wrap it tight and let it cure for 12 hours. They said the vinyl is breaking down so it may have to be redone. We'll see.

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knotwindy · Since 25 Sep 2011 614 Posts Addicted

For future reference I second the 5200, it will bond almost anything almost forever. Get the fast cure, still 12-24 hours. The regular stuff is like 5-6 days curing. And be careful what you get it on, once it sets it’s there forever also.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2026 Posts Windward

5200 is best ,I use a product called Seal, very similar product.

But you know at that age,, duct tape! for a nicer look Cool