How to Repair Keen Shoes

How to Repair Keen Shoes
Written By
Guy Gardner
Guy Gardner
Published: Jul 14, 2011
Updated: Jan 10, 2019
1 minute read
...
Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

Keen shoes are known for their comfortable and practical sandals, traditional shoes and hiking shoes. The sole is made of rubber and the upper of a soft but durable fabric. Like many sneakers and hiking shoes, the seem between the upper and lower is susceptible to splitting or developing holes which can lead to separation between the upper and lower parts of the shoe. However, you can simply repair this damage and prolong the use of your Keen shoes.

Wipe off dust and dirt from the shoe using a damp cloth. Make sure to wipe any dust or dirt away from the hole or holes between the sole and upper. Leave the shoe to dry.

Apply shoe repair glue to areas where to sole has separated from the upper. Be sure to coat the entire surface inside of the gap between the sole and the upper.

Push the sole and upper together and wrap duct tape around the shoe to hold the two sides together while the glue cures.

Leave the shoe overnight to allow the glue enough time to properly cure, then remove the tape.

References

Photo Credits

Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images

Guy Gardner

Guy Gardner has worked as a writer since 2007, with work published in "The Prescott Russell News" and on various websites. He is also an experienced academic researcher, teacher and traveler. Gardner holds a Master of Arts in political…

Sponsored
Our Everyday Life Logo

Explore our everyday life, the best source for food and drink tips, health and general wellness, healthy relationships and much more.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.