Rubber filler (works same as wood filler for wood)


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Old 05-15-23, 01:10 PM
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Rubber filler (works same as wood filler for wood)

I am making a pair of shoes but I don't like the "SneakerKIt" impression in the back of the sole.
It's a little deep to sand down. Is there a rubber filler that can be used to make the area smooth?


 
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Old 05-15-23, 02:12 PM
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You can try filling the logo in but I think that would just draw more attention to the area. You could try casting silicone or urethane. Those materials would allow you to get a hardness similar to the sole. Innersoles are often around Shore A 0 (zero) while the heals of many shoes are around Shore A 80 and the soles of sneakers around 70 so I'd start testing materials around 50-60 to see if that matches the sole.
 
 

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