How Do I Repair or Replace the Crepe Outsole on a Western Boot?
- 1). Position the shoe, crepe sole up. With mild soap and a white cloth, gently wash the shoe including the sole and the area where the sole connects to the rest of the shoe. Scrub away all dirt, and allow the shoe to dry thoroughly.
- 2). Pull the sole away from the insole, so that the two of them are separated. With your craft knife, cut the sole fully away. Using the file, scuff the leather around the edges of the shoe to improve the surface for the adhesive process.
- 3). Coat the edges of your shoe with the adhesive (sometimes also called cement), and allow the adhesive to set up as directed according to the particular brand you selected.
- 4). Press the new sole into the cement, applying ample pressure until you're certain the sole has settled into the adhesive. Allow it to dry fully, allocating up to two hours more than the instructions on the adhesive advise.
- 5). Slide the shoe on gently, and walk around on a neutral surface such as an indoor floor or carpeted area to test for fit and further allow the new sole to settle.
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