Boot problems
Boot problems, one page each
What causes the problem, what to check first and when a boot is done. To read the ratings on your label, use the ASTM label decoder.
- Sole peeling away from the upperWhy work boot soles come off, how to glue a small separation, when a cobbler can resole the boot, and when a separating safety boot should be replaced.
- Boots squeak when walkingSqueaky work boots usually come from the insole rubbing, the tongue and laces, or the outsole on smooth floors. Find where the squeak starts and fix each cause.
- Wet feet in waterproof bootsWhy waterproof work boots leak: worn membranes, flex cracks, seams, water over the top or sweat. How to find the leak and what can be fixed.
- Toes pinched or rubbed by the safety capSteel toe boots that hurt usually are too short, too narrow or have a low cap. How to tell which problem you have and what actually fixes it.