Last year I decided to remove the small tube of Krazy Glue from my repair kit in order to save 5 grams (.2 oz). I later regretted that move.
After a few days on the trail, the sole of my trail runner started delaminating. I continued to walk but the 1″ flap was a walking hazard and I had no glue, so I cut it off, leaving a section of the mid sole exposed.
At the end of the week-long trip, I grabbed the Krazy Glue from my “go box,” opened it and added a few drops in between another developing flap on the other shoe.
Within seconds, the sole was fastened tight and has yet to fail again.
Only weighs 2 grams and cost 99-cents for two
Now, there is no doubt there is a problem with the Asics Gel-Scram trail running shoes and I have since replaced them with a different pair, but I learned a lesson.
Since then, I’ve use the glue to reattach the Velcro strip on the heal of my runners for the Dirty Girl gaiters. I can think of a number of other possible reasons including rips, tears and breaks.
What about you? Add your ideas below in the comment line.