How to Make DIY Sneaker Glue | Hands On (S1E3) | Nike

Need to know how to reglue sneakers to save a beloved — but busted — pair? Nike footwear designers Aja and Indah did too. That’s why they’re experimenting with sustainable DIY sneaker glue to try and squeeze out a few more wears. Follow along to see how they handle sole separation, then give it a try to see if this simple recipe made with natural ingredients can extend the lifespan of your own shoes. Have a sneaker restoration story of your own? Share it in the comments section! 00:16 Meet Your Hosts 01:13 What’s Fixable With Glue? 01:35 Get Your Supplies 01:42 Make the Glue 02:38 Apply Glue 03:18 Let It Set 03:34 Until Next Time, Wear Your Shoes! What You’ll Need: - Busted shoes — glue works best on clean breaks between components - Spoon - Whisk - Bowl - Paint brush - 1 cup Cold Water - ½ cup Boiling Water - 1 tsp Alum — this can be found in the spice or canning aisle of your grocery store - 1 cup Flour Note: You’ll be working with hot liquid for this one, so adult supervision is required, as well as the use of safety goggles and gloves. Brought to you by Move to Zero: Nike’s journey toward zero carbon and zero waste to help protect the future of sport. Visit https://www.nike.com/Sustainability to learn more. Check out more sustainably minded sneaker care tips here: https://www.nike.com/a/give-old-sneakers-new-life-naturally Subscribe to our channel! http://youtube.com/nike Nike strives to bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. (* If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Our mission is what drives us to do everything possible to expand human potential. We do that by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, by making our products more sustainably, by building a creative and diverse global team and by making a positive impact in communities where we live and work. Shop Nike https://go.nike.com/Shop-Nike Download Nike App https://go.nike.com/Nike-App Download SNKRS App https://go.nike.com/SNKRS-App Download Nike Training Club App https://go.nike.com/NTC-App Download Nike Run Club App https://go.nike.com/NRC-App Follow Nike on Instagram http://instagram.com/nike Follow Nike on Twitter http://twitter.com/nike Follow Nike on Facebook http://facebook.com/nike