If the bottoms of your Nike shoes are coming apart from the tops, you can fix the problem in a few different ways:
- Professional Shoe Repair: If you want a good repair, you should take your sneakers to a professional shoe repair shop. Professionals with a lot of experience have the skills and tools to reattach the soles perfectly, making sure the fix will last.
- Do It Yourself Repair: If you want to save money, you can fix the sneakers yourself. Simple DIY skills and the following items are needed for this method: shoe glue, a damp cloth, and a clamp or heavy object.
To fix your Nike shoes at home, follow these steps:
• Clean the shoe's soles and upper to get rid of dirt and other things that are stuck there.
• Put a thin layer of shoe glue on the bottom and the top of the shoe.
• Carefully line up the soles and upper part and press them together firmly.
• . Hold the shoes in place with a clamp or something heavy while the glue dries.
• Don't wear the shoes again until the glue is completely dry, which should take at least 24 hours.
If the soles of your Nike sneakers come apart from the upper part, these options will help, whether you choose to have them fixed by a professional or do it yourself.
If you find these helpful let us know in the comments or you think there is more to be heard, file your complaint!
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