--- title: "super glue for shoes — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/super-glue-for-shoes" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:10:02.728Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($58K/yr) — super glue for shoes doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($58K/yr) — super glue for shoes doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "super glue for shoes — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **super glue for shoes** **Skip it****39/100 ** a small market ($58K/yr) — super glue for shoes doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$58K** **Growth (1y)** **+107.1%** **Products** **14** **Brands** **12** was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **86** **Price range** **$3.58–$19.19** **Returns** **0.2%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **66** ×0.30 Competition **24** ×0.20 Quality gap **42** ×0.10 Returns **98** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +107.1% year over year. 2K786Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6× ## **Competition** - Loctite50% - ALECPEA12% - GORILLA7% - Sof Sole6% - brand6% - INSOIA4% - Other (6 brands)14% The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 12 brands and 86 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▲rising was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **86** **Top 5 brand share** **82%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+S7XT8UgL.jpg) [**Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBJZVRP) Loctite$6.514.5★1,51332%▼falling 2 ![Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zcirrZndL.jpg) [**Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGCNH2B3) Loctite$19.194.5★1,51316%▲rising 3 ![ALECPEA 30g Shoe Glue - Flexible Instant Adhesive for Sole Repair & Restoration - Waterproof Heavy Duty Sneaker Glue for Boots Heels Hiking Shoes Leather & Rubber - Sets in 15 Seconds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HzuaiUrsL.jpg) [**ALECPEA 30g Shoe Glue - Flexible Instant Adhesive for Sole Repair & Restoration - Waterproof Heavy Duty Sneaker Glue for Boots Heels Hiking Shoes Leather & Rubber - Sets in 15 Seconds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHJMWDGV) ALECPEA$6.934.5★2,46812%▼falling 4 ![Gorilla Super Glue Gel XL Clear 25g (Pack of 1) - FastSetting NoDrip Control for Precise AllPurpose Repairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5191N4cl6uL.jpg) [**Gorilla Super Glue Gel XL Clear 25g (Pack of 1) - FastSetting NoDrip Control for Precise AllPurpose Repairs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082XGL21J) GORILLA$8.844.6★39,7537%▲rising 5 ![SOF SOLE Original Shoe Goo - 3.7 fl oz Tube - Clear Shoe Glue - Repairs Soles Heels Patches Small Holes - Bonds on Contact Dries Within 24 Hrs Waterproof - Works on Leather Rubber Vinyl Canvas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319QP5lY0wL.jpg) [**SOF SOLE Original Shoe Goo - 3.7 fl oz Tube - Clear Shoe Glue - Repairs Soles Heels Patches Small Holes - Bonds on Contact Dries Within 24 Hrs Waterproof - Works on Leather Rubber Vinyl Canvas**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L9AL84) Sof Sole$6.834.5★54,8376%—flat 6 ![Shoe-Fix Glue Professional Grade Repair Adhesive for All Footwear Instant Bond Clear Drying Flexible & Durable for Heels Sandals Boots Shoes & More (20g Tube)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gi7hyzOfL.jpg) [**Shoe-Fix Glue Professional Grade Repair Adhesive for All Footwear Instant Bond Clear Drying Flexible & Durable for Heels Sandals Boots Shoes & More (20g Tube)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G8D69FW) brand$13.164.5★14,8296%▲rising 7 ![INSOIA Clear Super Glue for Shoe Repair 20g Waterproof Strong Quick Fix Bonding Shoe Sole Boots Sandals Sneakers Leather & Footwear Items](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xi3v+ctJL.jpg) [**INSOIA Clear Super Glue for Shoe Repair 20g Waterproof Strong Quick Fix Bonding Shoe Sole Boots Sandals Sneakers Leather & Footwear Items**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSDC5KTY) INSOIA$5.464.5★4764%▼falling 8 ![Shoe Glue Soles Repair| 180 ML Heavy Duty Clear Shoe Sole Repair Glue Waterproof High-Strength Adhesive Dries in 24 Hrs| Strong Glue Shoe for Soles Heels & Repair on Boots Leather Rubber Canvas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rYXlnoIFL.jpg) [**Shoe Glue Soles Repair| 180 ML Heavy Duty Clear Shoe Sole Repair Glue Waterproof High-Strength Adhesive Dries in 24 Hrs| Strong Glue Shoe for Soles Heels & Repair on Boots Leather Rubber Canvas**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6K785LF) Lucomb$10.594.5★1593%▲rising 9 ![LOOCTOT 30g Shoe Glue Boot Glue Super Instant Glue for Shoe and Sole Repair Shoe Heel Repair Bonding Various Materials Such as Rubber Leather;Waterproof Clear](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TYwpxq1AL.jpg) [**LOOCTOT 30g Shoe Glue Boot Glue Super Instant Glue for Shoe and Sole Repair Shoe Heel Repair Bonding Various Materials Such as Rubber Leather;Waterproof Clear**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRHFGZX) LOOCTOT$7.304.5★6113%▼falling 10 ![LEENEXUS Super Glue and Cement for Shoes 5g Gel CA | Heavy Duty Instant Bond Waterproof Clear Sole Repair for Sneakers Heels Boots Sandals Tennis Shoes & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N-LS08kgL.jpg) [**LEENEXUS Super Glue and Cement for Shoes 5g Gel CA | Heavy Duty Instant Bond Waterproof Clear Sole Repair for Sneakers Heels Boots Sandals Tennis Shoes & More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT32499P) LEENEXUS$15.574.2★1952%▲rising 11 ![Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control Clear 0.14 fl oz Bottle 1 Pack - Superglue for Plastic Wood Metal Crafts & Repair Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Instant Glue Quick Dry](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HBsmZ9nVS.jpg) [**Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control Clear 0.14 fl oz Bottle 1 Pack - Superglue for Plastic Wood Metal Crafts & Repair Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Instant Glue Quick Dry**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ELV2D0Y) Loctite$3.584.6★22,0382%▲rising 12 ![YallCanDiy Super Glue for Shoe. Heavy Duty Shoe Adhesive for Shoe Sole Repair and Applicable as Waterproof Boot Shoe Repair Glue. Cyanoacrylate Based CA Glue for Rubber Soles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZCY-Sj3zL.jpg) [**YallCanDiy Super Glue for Shoe. Heavy Duty Shoe Adhesive for Shoe Sole Repair and Applicable as Waterproof Boot Shoe Repair Glue. Cyanoacrylate Based CA Glue for Rubber Soles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZWS3Q1B) Y'allCanDiy$8.104.3★4,0442%▲rising 13 ![Shoe Glue Sole Repair Heavy Duty Super Glue for Shoes Boot Sneakers Heels Waterproof All Purpose Instant Cyanoacrylate Adhesive for Leather Rubber Bottom Soles Handbags Flexible and Quick Dry](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OlUJA3cBL.jpg) [**Shoe Glue Sole Repair Heavy Duty Super Glue for Shoes Boot Sneakers Heels Waterproof All Purpose Instant Cyanoacrylate Adhesive for Leather Rubber Bottom Soles Handbags Flexible and Quick Dry**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FT8GQ6) LMQ LASH$7.974.6★1,5412%▲rising 14 ![WOUSEDO Shoe Glue 30g Flexible & Waterproof Instant Adhesive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31T09bVsZ+L.jpg) [**WOUSEDO Shoe Glue 30g Flexible & Waterproof Instant Adhesive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQVDV2GP) WOUSEDO$5.764.4★2902%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 14 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+S7XT8UgL.jpg)**Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 1 Pack** Loctite**$6.51**4.5★1,513 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBJZVRP) [![Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zcirrZndL.jpg)**Loctite Shoe Glue Strong & Flexible Fabric Glue Resistant to Water Impact & Vibrations Dries Clear - 0.6 fl oz Bottle 3 Pack** Loctite**$19.19**4.5★1,513 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGCNH2B3) [![ALECPEA 30g Shoe Glue - Flexible Instant Adhesive for Sole Repair & Restoration - Waterproof Heavy Duty Sneaker Glue for Boots Heels Hiking Shoes Leather & Rubber - Sets in 15 Seconds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HzuaiUrsL.jpg)**ALECPEA 30g Shoe Glue - Flexible Instant Adhesive for Sole Repair & Restoration - Waterproof Heavy Duty Sneaker Glue for Boots Heels Hiking Shoes Leather & Rubber - Sets in 15 Seconds** ALECPEA**$6.93**4.5★2,468 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHJMWDGV) [![Gorilla Super Glue Gel XL Clear 25g (Pack of 1) - FastSetting NoDrip Control for Precise AllPurpose Repairs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5191N4cl6uL.jpg)**Gorilla Super Glue Gel XL Clear 25g (Pack of 1) - FastSetting NoDrip Control for Precise AllPurpose Repairs** GORILLA**$8.84**4.6★39,753 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082XGL21J) [![SOF SOLE Original Shoe Goo - 3.7 fl oz Tube - Clear Shoe Glue - Repairs Soles Heels Patches Small Holes - Bonds on Contact Dries Within 24 Hrs Waterproof - Works on Leather Rubber Vinyl Canvas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319QP5lY0wL.jpg)**SOF SOLE Original Shoe Goo - 3.7 fl oz Tube - Clear Shoe Glue - Repairs Soles Heels Patches Small Holes - Bonds on Contact Dries Within 24 Hrs Waterproof - Works on Leather Rubber Vinyl Canvas** Sof Sole**$6.83**4.5★54,837 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002L9AL84) [![Shoe-Fix Glue Professional Grade Repair Adhesive for All Footwear Instant Bond Clear Drying Flexible & Durable for Heels Sandals Boots Shoes & More (20g Tube)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gi7hyzOfL.jpg)**Shoe-Fix Glue Professional Grade Repair Adhesive for All Footwear Instant Bond Clear Drying Flexible & Durable for Heels Sandals Boots Shoes & More (20g Tube)** brand**$13.16**4.5★14,829 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G8D69FW) [![INSOIA Clear Super Glue for Shoe Repair 20g Waterproof Strong Quick Fix Bonding Shoe Sole Boots Sandals Sneakers Leather & Footwear Items](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xi3v+ctJL.jpg)**INSOIA Clear Super Glue for Shoe Repair 20g Waterproof Strong Quick Fix Bonding Shoe Sole Boots Sandals Sneakers Leather & Footwear Items** INSOIA**$5.46**4.5★476 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSDC5KTY) [![Shoe Glue Soles Repair| 180 ML Heavy Duty Clear Shoe Sole Repair Glue Waterproof High-Strength Adhesive Dries in 24 Hrs| Strong Glue Shoe for Soles Heels & Repair on Boots Leather Rubber Canvas](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rYXlnoIFL.jpg)**Shoe Glue Soles Repair| 180 ML Heavy Duty Clear Shoe Sole Repair Glue Waterproof High-Strength Adhesive Dries in 24 Hrs| Strong Glue Shoe for Soles Heels & Repair on Boots Leather Rubber Canvas** Lucomb**$10.59**4.5★159 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6K785LF) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**35% *“Great adhesive”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“This is a reliable”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“EASY TO USE”* **Efficiency**7% *“does a great job”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“As advertised”* **Value For Money**5% *“Great Value”* **Strength**5% *“Works and holds great”* **Durability**4% *“Seems to be very durable”* **Functionality-Overall**2% *“It did do the job for what I bought it for”* **Grip**1% *“Strong grip”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**33% *“Doesnt stick”* **Functionality-Overall**15% *“This does not work as well as advertised”* **Durability**6% *“Break easily”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Hard to Use”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“It appears that Gorilla is having quality control issues with this product”* **Value For Money**3% *“not the best price”* **Size-Overall**3% *“They dont fit”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“Does Not Work as Advertised”* **Ease Of Cleaning**2% *“I don't know how to clean it”* **Strength**2% *“Not strong as describe”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness56% - Functionality-Overall14% - Value For Money6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Size-Overall3% - Dispensing Mechanism2% - Product Condition1% - Maintenance And Repair1% - Leak-Proof1%