Best glue for shoes in India

Pidilite Fevicol Shoefix is a high strength shoe glue in India made by our all time favorite Fevicol.

Top features:

• High strength adhesive for all types of shoes like sports shoes, leather shoes and sandals.
• Can be used to attach PVC, EVA foam materials and canvas as well.
• It does not have any color so it does not look bad.
• This shoe glue dries up quickly so it is an instant fix.
• How to use:

Before application clean both the surfaces and let them dry. Although you do not need any clamping devices but you will need to hold the pieces together. Apply the adhesive and keep them separate for 2-5 minutes and then press the surfaces together.

You need to leave it for the night and the shoe will be fixed.

Also replace the cap tightly after use. If you let air in then the glue will get dry and hard.

Pros:

• Works on all types of shoes like sports shoes, sandals, leather and jogging shoes.
• Can fix canvas, leather, EVA foam soles and similar material together.
• Does not drip from the tube.
• Transparent in color so it can be used on fancy shoes without harming the look of it.
• Also it is water resistance.
• Good for broken soles, broken heels, degumming of soles.
• Strong glue for long term usages.
• Can be used for woodworking also.

Cons:

Not an instant fix. You need to leave the shoe overnight for best results.

Pidilite Fevibond is a multipurpose glue which can also be used for shoes.

It is known for its instant sticking properties.

Top Features:

• This adhesive feels like dendrite but not harsh.
• You can fix shoe soles, memory foam made insoles and heels with this adhesive.
• Gluing shoes is easy since it dries quickly.
• Will work on canvas, leather, EVA foam shoes.
• Will also work on rexine.
• Can also fix plastic, metal etc.

How to use:

• You need to apply a thin layer of fevibond on both the surfaces and before applying you will need to clean both of the surfaces as well.
• You need to wait around 10 minutes and then you can clamp them together.
• You should give the material to get sticky and dry for 2-3 hours.
• After this you can use the item you just glued. 

Pros:

• This adhesive works on a lot of materials like leather, rexin, paper, plastic and metal.
• Can also be used to fix glass and ceramic utensils.
• It is very similar to dendrite.
• Although the glue dries quickly, you will need to leave the item for 2-3 hours before using.

Cons:

It will take some time to show the effect, it is not for immediate usages.

LOCTITE FT 220 is a super glue that is specifically made for footwear application.

Top Features:

• This is a super glue which will fix any shoe.
• Works on leather, EVA foam, plastic, canvas, sandals and more.
• Small amount of adhesive is required.
• Good for trekking and walking shoes.
• Very similar to fevikwik.

Pros:

• This shoe is specially made for shoe application.
• You can create and repair both using this shoe glue.
• This is one of the best glue for shoes in India, this can be used for leather, faux leather, canvas, plastic, foam and more.

Cons:

• Similar to fevikwik and you can get that also.
• Many fear that there are fake supplies also.
• Costly.

Gorilla Glue might sound funny but works well for shoes and all other applications.

And this glue looks similar to the glue which common cobblers use.

Top Features:

• Waterproof.
• Good for wood, stone, metal ceramic and for shoe applications.
• For shoes can work on plastic, leather and hard foam materials.

How to use?

Clean both the surfaces and apply the gorilla glue. Leave it for 7-8 hours and it will stick together.

Pros:

• Strong glue which can work on shoes and on other appliances as well.
• Can stick leather, canvas, plastic and ceramic. Does not work better on clothes.
• Well known in the international market.

Cons:

Cost is high due to import duty.

Personally I used Fevikwik to fix my shoe grip on the reebok LP walking shoe.

So far even after few years, it is working fine.

Top Features:

• Quickly dries.
• Available in smaller packs.
• Waterproof.
• Works on EVA foam shoe soles, leather shoes, canvas, plastic and more.
• Can also be used on all types of glueing work as well.

Pros:

• Fevikwik quickly dries and provides a strong fix to whatever you are using it on.
• Works great for shoes.
• The smaller packs are good for small tasks and are very low cost.
• Waterproof once dried so can be used under the shoe sole as well.
• Comes as transparent so fancy shoes or sandals are okay to use.

Cons:

None at this price range.