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[liscon12]

I've bought myself some Shoe Goo to put on the end on toe but I was wondering if the toe itself needs to roughened up first to provide a good contact like you would do if you were applying a toe guard or does it not matter?

At the moment the toe has been oiled and is smooth'ish

[TangoWhiskey]

All I did was put a thin layer on. Let it dry. then put another on. Let it dry. Did it about four times and it's lasted fine through winter nets and games so far.

[Rob580]

Might be worth roughing it up a bit, just to provide a good key for the glue.

I just ran a bead of it along the middle of the toe then wet my finger and smoothed it out with that, didn't mess about with it at all, and it's stuck for the last year of games, nets and winter nets. Seems pretty resillient stuff.

And as an aside for novelty value, it's also pretty good at sticking shoes back together! Who'da thought it?

[Kulli]

The only issue I have with it is that it wears away pretty fast at the corners where I run my bat in.

[arsenal123]

I actually found it better on my bats than my shoes!

[horseman]

Agree with tangowhiskey, apply a layer, let it set then go again.

[Seniorplayer]

If you rough up the toe slightly it gives a better bond let it set and apply three more thin layers to allow for wear.

[velvetsky01]

yea I will be redoing mine for this season - last season was the first time I used shoe goo and I must admit it worked wonderfully!

I apply 2-3 thin coats seemed to work.

I wasn't sure though whether to just apply some new shoe goo on top of last seasons? or to remove it and start again - any ideas?

[bostoncricketer]

I remove it personally. Good chance to see if there is any damage underneath as well


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[velvetsky01]

Yep that's what I will be doing thank you

[velvetsky01]

Here is my removal of the sho goo
 Was abit of a struggling removing it to start but I go there amazing how well it's kept the toe in nick






After a sand and applying some  bat wax just in case I will apply a new coat of shoe goo soon

[HallamKeeper]

Would this stuff work on your shoe to protect them in nets from the wear you get from dragging your back foot? Guess it wouldn't last long but I wouldn't mind re-applying every few weeks.

[jamferg]

I tend to use    Yacht varnish for my toes. About six coats leaving each coat to dry. If it keeps boats dry in water it should work on willow

[skip1973]

I tend to use    Yacht varnish for my toes. About six coats leaving each coat to dry. If it keeps boats dry in water it should work on willow

for moisture maybe but it won't provide an protection from sliding or those playing on synthetic wickets.

[edge]

Would this stuff work on your shoe to protect them in nets from the wear you get from dragging your back foot? Guess it wouldn't last long but I wouldn't mind re-applying every few weeks.

Shoe goo on shoes? Controversial!

It would work perfectly for that, I first came across it years ago as a fix for skate shoes which get worn quickly on the toes from the grip tape on a board.