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Fixing this Broken Sandal?

Fixing this Broken Sandal? - shows where the strap broke offI got a pair of sandals and the buckle has ripped apart. Shown is a picture of what it should like. They aren't an expensive shoe, but I wanted to try and fix them. I had an idea of using heavy duty glue, but thought that may come off again. Or maybe sewing it? I'm not too sure, I don't know if anyone has any advice?

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August 16, 20200 found this helpful
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That is a tough fix. You can try sewing with dental floss or some other waxed thread and a curved needle (I got mine at Michaels years ago) and see if it will hold, but sewing on shoes usually does not last long. I can tell you regular thread won't even last a day so use waxed to start and you may have better longevity. Glue is most likely not going to work on those materials so I would not bother to try that. Post back with an update!

 

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They look like they are sewn originally with some jute cord when they ere first made. It also looks like where they punched the holes to sew this was a bit too close to the edge of the leather. You are going to need to get a thin piece of leather and put over the place where it is ripped to reinforce the place where it should be sewn again. Now take a hole punch and punch the holes in the leather again.

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You can now do this one of two ways. You can find the knot where they have tied it off and remove the knot and unlace the sewing on the sole of the shoe and attach it again. Second, you can get some more cord-like that is on the shoe already and cut a piece of the cord off, tie a knot, sew it again and then tie another knot.

 

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I think I would try heavy fishing line as it is about the strongest 'thread' you can buy.
Try to find a large eyed needle and curved might work better.
Try Walmart for the fishing line and some Walmart's still have sewing sections: otherwise you might have to try Michael's or Jo Ann's for a good needle.

 

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As you can see by the photo the leather has broken off because the holes were too close to the edge of the leather when the shoes were made. If you are to fix this and have it fit the foot again you can not just sew the leather back to the base of the shoe. The leather needs to be reinforced in order for it to be sewn again and hold correctly on the base of the shoe.

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If you do not add another piece of leather to the end of this then it will just break again because it is not strong enough to hold the pressure when walking in the shoe. Adding a little extra leather to end of this strap will give you the room that is needed to sew it again on the base of the shoe.

 

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August 16, 20200 found this helpful

I would use a needle and fishing line . Fishing line is a durable string and can withstand and last longer, verses any type of glues. en.wikipedia.org/.../fishing_line

 
August 17, 20200 found this helpful

Hi,

I cannot think of a method of fixing this shoe, that would ensure safety while walking. I think it might be better to buy a new pair, than to try and fix it, and end up taking a fall.

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This is a pretty sandal. I wish things lasted longer, especially summer shoes!

Have a wonderful day!

---Robyn

 

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