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Rubber Patch

Schwonkhead said:
I have a pair of rubber hip boots that I lent to my kids’ babysitter when she was searching for her lost dog. I got them back, a year later, and now there is a hole just below the knee on one of them. Is there a decent way to patch the hole and retain the waterproofness, or should I consider these spent and replace them?
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Try using the vinyl replacement patches you buy from a marine store. They will be in the inflatable tube and paddle board section. It’ll be thick strong and water proof. I can’t say how many season you’ll get out of it, but $8 is a lot cheaper than 180 for a new pair
 
Typically I would back the hole with Gorrilla or Duck Tape and then patch the outside tear/hole with AquaSeal or Shoe Goo. As a side note, when you're done using the adhesive for your repair, put the tube in a zip-loc bag and burp the air out, then put it in the freezer. When you need to use it again, take it out of the freezer and let thaw for 20-30 minutes and use it again!
 
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