How to Fix Running Shoes

Running shoes need to be in good shape to help keep you in shape. In fact, a running shoe with worn, uneven soles could possibly cause leg and back pain due to unbalanced wear on muscles. Keep running shoes with uneven soles for doing yard work. It is, however, to be expected that running shoes will experience some wear and tear during use. If the basic integrity of your running shoes are intact, it is worth giving them a "tune-up" by fixing small problems. After all, many running shoes cost in the hundreds of dollars and fixing them can extend their life.

Things You'll Need

  • Shoe Goo
  • Freesole
  • Sole inserts
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Instructions

    • 1

      Examine the soles of your shoes. Worn spots on the soles of running shoes can be temporarily fixed using Shoe Goo. Find Shoe Goo at hardware stores and some skateboard shops. Shoe Goo is a sticky substance that is applied to areas of the shoe where rubber is worn or recessed. Shoe Goo hardens in a short time so you can wear your shoes shortly after applying. But, Shoe Goo doesn't last forever, and merely extends the life of your shoes.

    • 2

      Try a more durable fix. There are several urethane rubber repair system that bond to the heels, toes and sole of running shoes. These products can create a permanent fix for such repairs and are applied as a thick liquid before hardening into a flexible, thin rubber.

    • 3

      Rehab the inside of your shoe. If the interior of your running shoes have taken a beating, add more spring to your step by putting shoe inserts into running shoes or replacing existing sole inserts. Some of the better gel insert cost upwards of $40, but come with a guarantee of satisfaction.