Barge All-Purpose TF Cement Rubber, Leather, Wood, Glass, Metal Glue 2 oz

I've used Barge Cement in the red & yellow 32 oz. can with the brush inside for years and am familiar with how it works. and it always worked great! But after repairing one or two pair of shoes, I was left with 30 oz in the can which got thick sitting in my workshop for a couple of years due to the solvent evaporating and I would go to use it and of course, it was too thick and "dry". Recently a good part of the sole on one of my Merrell waterproof shoes detached and of course my Barge Cement in a can was so thick it would hardly drip from the include brush (again). So, I was stuck with whether I should buy another 32 oz. can of Barge cement for $35-$40 so I could use 2 oz. or so to repair my shoes. In checking, I found this new formula (no Toluine) in a more reasonable size and for a more reasonable price. I was skeptical at first, particularly due to some of the bad reviews, and partially because of the new formula, but bought it anyway and it worked just as well as the original Barge Cement I was accustomed to using! 1) Clean the area 2) apply the glue thinly to both surfaces 3) let dry for 15-20 minutes 4) press the two surfaces together - if necessary, clamp them 5) let dry/cure overnight and then use them! Worked like a champ and saved myself around $30. Used my newly repaired shoes to walk the dog this morning! In reviewing some of the negative reviews, it seems the majority of them got old cement that's been sitting around a while, and the solvent had partially evaporated.

Easy to use and forms a good bond. Works well to repair the cork of my Birkenstocks.

This works on just about everything but not on treated leather. It’s really good with fabric patches and on wood, glass and metal but not so much on treated materials.

Best product for repairing shoes and anything else requiring contact cement

Excellent product if you need a flexible adhesive that retains its "stick." I've used this to repair the soles of shoes that have come unglued from the shoe itself. Most adhesives are to rigid when cured, and either lose the bond or keep the sole from flexing. This does the job, and keeps on doing the job for a long time.

For years I've used it for leather and kydex projects and it is the best, by far, I've ever used.

This stuff works. I used it for repairs where normal glue fails and the bond is strong and durable once cured. Follow the directions (apply to both surfaces, let it tack up, then press) and it holds extremely well. Strong odor, so use ventilation and be precise—once it grabs, it’s not forgiving.

This product is so easy to use, and it works wonderfully! My daughter happened to step on the back of my sandal in the grocery store, breaking the straps off, and I thought for sure that I would have to throw my (pretty expensive) sandals away. I researched products that might help fix them, and I found this product. When it arrived, I immediately applied it to my sandal, using clothespins to hold the strap together. After only a few minutes, I could tell that the adhesion had started. Within 24 hours, the sandal was like new. There is very little residue visible. The product was easy to work with but very sticky! Overall, I am thrilled that this product saved my sandal!

Great Item

Brilliant glue. Fixed some shoes with it. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for.

I used this to seal a small hole in my inflatable mattress. Very thick viscous consistency and dried surprisingly quickly (1 drop dried completely in hours) and clear (not brittle, pliable). Worked perfectly!

Very useful. Strong adhesive

Good stuff, rescued some boots which parted company with their soles.