Shoegoo 5510110 Mini Adhesive (4 Pack), 0.18 fl. oz., Clear

Worth much more!

I am all about reducing waste and this product is great for that! I am delighted that this comes in smaller tubes ( single use ) . I tossed out two older tubes that were big and a solid mass. This product successfully repaired a heavy shoe sole. Historicity his has always proven to be durable. The odor is not that strong and the texture of the Shoegoo doesn’t make for a mess.

This stuff works really well. I like these small tubes because they store better than the big one, which dries out after you open it. The bond will usually be better than what the manufacturer put on your shoes. The only downside is that the shoes never look quite right after applying, maybe that's my lack of skill? When I retire my work boots they become dog walking shoes and that's when I use the shoe goo and it works fantastic. I can get an extra year or two out of them usually. Recommended.

I used to buy the large tubes for repairs and in the months between needing it the tube would often harden just enough to be useless. The mini tubes are great. There's usually enough adhesive for most repairs and there's little to no waste. These are the only ones that I will buy going forward.

First of all, the product works great. I have used it for years on many shoes. Other people have commented on the price versus size. My take is that the 3.7 ounce size is great for at-home repairs and is a better value, even though it will dry up before you use the whole tube. However these 0.18 ounce tubes can be carried in a purse or backpack for emergency field repairs. Like the time the Vibram sole came off my hiking boot miles from the trailhead. Also they conform to TSA limits so you can take them on a plane. So buy both.

We got this to glue an insert into my son's slide so he could have summer shoes. He has a leg length discrepancy, and we needed to be able to glue an insert in where it would stay and still be able to get wet and hold up to a 12 year old boy. So far so good. It is been glued in for a little over a month and is still going strong. It does have an odor when you are applying it and it is drying. It is a bit messy. I bought some little tiny spatulas in a container from Amazon and I just used those to apply the glue. The color is clear, but if you're messy with it, it is visible just as if you were putting clear caulking around your tub or sink. As far as leakage, I can't speak for that because this insert has some air holes in it and we are using it in a slide and going to the beach so we expected it to get wet. If you're using it to seal a shoe to keep water out, I can't speak for that, but water hasn't caused the insert to come off of his shoe.

I bought these because the larger 3.7 oz. tube would dry out before I'd used it all. But I'd use more than all of these before a 3.7 oz. tube dried. These are about $8. A pack of 2 3.7 oz. tubes is about $7.50/tube so, hands down, get the larger tubes. Just bite the bullet on the larger tube & figure if you don't use it all within a year, the rest is a throwaway. Beware of lesser prices on the larger tubes; they have shipping charges which makes the total price absurd. The best price currently is a pack of 2 3.7 oz. for about $15 (11/25). I have an assortment of green rubber A/C O-rings & one size perfectly fits the 3.7 oz. cap. These help the drying problem tremendously; any rubber O-ring should work. Also, smear a bit of Vaseline on the threads so you won't need pliers to get the cap off a few months later. As for the product, it's the bomb. I've used it for everything, truck window seals, aquariums, catamarans, velcro straps, you name it. It seems to be ultraviolet proof so better than silicone seal outdoors although I'd still use silicone seal indoors since it doesn't sag. Shoe goo will sink & sag; a benefit if you want it to penetrate somewhat, not a lot. Once you have it the way you want, it's tough and lasts forever. Somewhat flexible but very strong. Ironically, I've quit using it on shoes. It's probably excellent on indoor shoes but I used it on work shoes. Once the leather gets wet, it will separate eventually, like a few months. Apparently, nothing sticks to wet leather; get stitched soles. So, just buy the larger tubes. At 3.7 oz./(.18 oz. x 4), if you use 1/5 of the larger tube, you're at break even for the price even if the rest dries out. If you need a smaller applicator, use Q-tips. These come in a plastic bag, not the blister pack shown. I'm ok with that. Addendum: Where shoe goo isn't appropriate, search for "liquid rubber". It's excellent & I've found that I can dilute it (you're not supposed to) to 20%. That will flow like water and still seal leaks, several tries may be needed. I stopped all the cowl leaks in my truck by doing this. Undiluted, you can't beat it. It's not cheap but I just love it.

I have used this product before and it works great. Make sure the area is clean and dry before gluing together though. I really like the fact of the smaller tubes. My experience with the bigger tubes is that I use very little and don't have to use it again for another 2-3 years. Then when I go to use it again it might be slightly dried out. I put the one small tube that I used in a food saver bag and sealed it. If this doesn't work then at least it is less waste.