It seems with each passing day, we are living in a culture more accustomed to disposable goods. Once upon a time, quality shoes were designed to last for many years, though they might involve the occasional trip to the cobbler to be re-soled, re-stitched, or otherwise repaired. Admittedly, these shoes were often made of heavy, durable materials and took forever to break in. Too often today, though, at the first sign of disrepair (what we now ominously call “failure”), shoes are headed to the garbage bin and then the landfill. Often, with just a little bit of time and effort, a shoe’s life can be extended for many months or longer. I’ve found that repairing gear makes me enjoy using it more, too. It feels more personalized, and I feel more invested in it. This is the reason I decided to pick up a tube of Shoe Goo recently in the hopes of repairing my Keen sandals. Shoe Goo has been around since I was a kid, and I remember using it on many a pair of running and basketball shoes. However, it’s been well over a decade since I’ve given it a try, and I was curious to see if it works as well as I remembered. I also assume I’m a little more patient and detail-oriented as an adult, so the chances of a solid repair should be better. Let’s see…
