Tear Mender Instant Fabric & Leather Adhesive
Tear Mender Instant Fabric & Leather Adhesive is a best-in-class choice for saddle care kits because it bonds fabric and leather quickly, cures to a flexible weather-resistant finish, and enables fast field repairs without heavy tooling. Compared with heavier-duty options like Shoe Goo or Barge, it offers a cleaner, faster application and avoids the stronger solvents and long clamping times those cement-style products require, making it a high-value, user-friendly option for routine tack maintenance.
Instant bond — cape-ready
Fabric + leather friendly — stitchless fix
Instant bond — cape-ready
Fabric + leather friendly — stitchless fix
Review Summary
"Users praise Tear Mender for fast, flexible, water-resistant bonds on fabric and leather, making it ideal for quick saddle repairs. Some report nozzle clogging and that cured joints can feel stiff until fully set."
Flexible seam — saddle-smile
Latex-based instant adhesive formulated for fabric and leather repairs.
Flexible seam — saddle-smile
Latex-based instant adhesive formulated for fabric and leather repairs.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Tear Mender Instant Fabric & Leather Adhesive is a best-in-class choice for saddle care kits because it bonds fabric and leather quickly, cures to a flexible weather-resistant finish, and enables fast field repairs without heavy tooling. Compared with heavier-duty options like Shoe Goo or Barge, it offers a cleaner, faster application and avoids the stronger solvents and long clamping times those cement-style products require, making it a high-value, user-friendly option for routine tack maintenance.
Instant bond — cape-ready
Fabric + leather friendly — stitchless fix
Flexible seam — saddle-smile
Latex-based instant adhesive formulated for fabric and leather repairs.
Dries flexible and clear to preserve saddle movement and appearance.
Instant bond — cape-ready
Fabric + leather friendly — stitchless fix
Flexible seam — saddle-smile
Latex-based instant adhesive formulated for fabric and leather repairs.
Dries flexible and clear to preserve saddle movement and appearance.
$12-20 CAD
Shoe Goo Original
Shoe Goo Original is a market-leading rubberized adhesive prized in saddle care kits for its abrasion-resistant, highly flexible, and weatherproof finish that stands up to repeated flexing and rough use. Thicker and slower-setting than Tear Mender but more durable on high-wear areas, it outperforms craft glues like Aleene's for sole-edge and stirrup repairs while remaining affordable and widely available.
Heavy-duty hold — sole-saver
Waterproof seal — puddle-proof
Heavy-duty hold — sole-saver
Waterproof seal — puddle-proof
Review Summary
"Buyers say Shoe Goo creates durable, highly flexible, waterproof repairs that hold up under heavy use. Common complaints are strong odor, messy application, and a relatively slow full cure time."
Elastic repair — hoof-friendly
Rubberized formula cures to a tough, flexible seal ideal for high-wear areas.
Elastic repair — hoof-friendly
Rubberized formula cures to a tough, flexible seal ideal for high-wear areas.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Shoe Goo Original is a market-leading rubberized adhesive prized in saddle care kits for its abrasion-resistant, highly flexible, and weatherproof finish that stands up to repeated flexing and rough use. Thicker and slower-setting than Tear Mender but more durable on high-wear areas, it outperforms craft glues like Aleene's for sole-edge and stirrup repairs while remaining affordable and widely available.
Heavy-duty hold — sole-saver
Waterproof seal — puddle-proof
Elastic repair — hoof-friendly
Rubberized formula cures to a tough, flexible seal ideal for high-wear areas.
Excellent abrasion resistance for soles, straps, and stirrup contact points.
Heavy-duty hold — sole-saver
Waterproof seal — puddle-proof
Elastic repair — hoof-friendly
Rubberized formula cures to a tough, flexible seal ideal for high-wear areas.
Excellent abrasion resistance for soles, straps, and stirrup contact points.
$10-18 CAD
Barge All-Purpose Cement
Barge All-Purpose Cement is the cobbler’s standard for permanent leather-to-rubber and leather-to-leather bonds, delivering industrial-strength adhesion and cost-effectiveness for professional saddle repair kits. Compared to rubberized compounds such as Shoe Goo or multipurpose adhesives like E6000, Barge is more solvent-heavy and typically needs clamping and ventilation, but it provides the most durable long-term results for reattaching soles, welts, and structural leather work.
Industrial strength — cobbler-tested
Leather-first grip — tack-approved
Industrial strength — cobbler-tested
Leather-first grip — tack-approved
Review Summary
"Leatherworkers and cobblers rate Barge All-Purpose Cement as an industry-standard, extremely strong contact adhesive that withstands stress and weather. Downsides include very strong solvent fumes and the need for careful application and ventilation."
Long-lasting bond — barn-proof
Solvent-based contact cement designed for strong leather-to-leather and leather-to-rubber bonds.
Long-lasting bond — barn-proof
Solvent-based contact cement designed for strong leather-to-leather and leather-to-rubber bonds.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Barge All-Purpose Cement is the cobbler’s standard for permanent leather-to-rubber and leather-to-leather bonds, delivering industrial-strength adhesion and cost-effectiveness for professional saddle repair kits. Compared to rubberized compounds such as Shoe Goo or multipurpose adhesives like E6000, Barge is more solvent-heavy and typically needs clamping and ventilation, but it provides the most durable long-term results for reattaching soles, welts, and structural leather work.
Industrial strength — cobbler-tested
Leather-first grip — tack-approved
Long-lasting bond — barn-proof
Solvent-based contact cement designed for strong leather-to-leather and leather-to-rubber bonds.
Long open time and high strength while remaining flexible after curing.
Industrial strength — cobbler-tested
Leather-first grip — tack-approved
Long-lasting bond — barn-proof
Solvent-based contact cement designed for strong leather-to-leather and leather-to-rubber bonds.
Long open time and high strength while remaining flexible after curing.
$12-25 CAD
E6000 Craft Adhesive
E6000 Craft Adhesive brings industrial-strength flexibility and chemical resistance to saddle care kits, bonding leather, metal fittings, and synthetic trims while remaining waterproof and paintable once fully cured. It’s more versatile across materials than Aleene's and usually produces a cleaner finish than Shoe Goo, though it has stronger fumes and a longer cure time than quick-bonding products like Tear Mender.
Craft-grade flex — artist's ally
Vibration-proof hold — trot-ready
Craft-grade flex — artist's ally
Vibration-proof hold — trot-ready
Review Summary
"E6000 is favored for its industrial-strength, waterproof, and flexible bond across many materials, useful for mixed-material saddle fixes. Reviewers warn of strong fumes, slow cure time, and that it can be messy to apply."
Paintable finish — style-safe
Industrial-strength adhesive that bonds leather, metal, rubber, and many other materials.
Paintable finish — style-safe
Industrial-strength adhesive that bonds leather, metal, rubber, and many other materials.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
E6000 Craft Adhesive brings industrial-strength flexibility and chemical resistance to saddle care kits, bonding leather, metal fittings, and synthetic trims while remaining waterproof and paintable once fully cured. It’s more versatile across materials than Aleene's and usually produces a cleaner finish than Shoe Goo, though it has stronger fumes and a longer cure time than quick-bonding products like Tear Mender.
Craft-grade flex — artist's ally
Vibration-proof hold — trot-ready
Paintable finish — style-safe
Industrial-strength adhesive that bonds leather, metal, rubber, and many other materials.
Cures to a flexible, waterproof seal that withstands outdoor conditions.
Craft-grade flex — artist's ally
Vibration-proof hold — trot-ready
Paintable finish — style-safe
Industrial-strength adhesive that bonds leather, metal, rubber, and many other materials.
Cures to a flexible, waterproof seal that withstands outdoor conditions.
$10-20 CAD
Aleene's Leather & Suede Glue
Aleene's Leather & Suede Glue is optimized for delicate leather and suede touch-ups in saddle care kits, offering a low-odour, soft, clear-drying bond that preserves nap and finish on visible surfaces. While not as heavy-duty or solvent-resistant as Barge or Shoe Goo, it is an inexpensive, gentle option for cosmetic repairs and edge reinforcement where maintaining suppleness and appearance is a priority.
Suede-safe touch — no blotches
Soft-flex bond — comfort-first
Suede-safe touch — no blotches
Soft-flex bond — comfort-first
Review Summary
"Aleene's Leather & Suede Glue is appreciated for clean, flexible bonds on delicate leather and suede and is easy to use for small repairs. Users note it isn't as heavy-duty for high-stress areas and may require longer clamping."
Clear dry finish — tidy tack
Formulated specifically for leather and suede with a flexible final bond.
Clear dry finish — tidy tack
Formulated specifically for leather and suede with a flexible final bond.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Aleene's Leather & Suede Glue is optimized for delicate leather and suede touch-ups in saddle care kits, offering a low-odour, soft, clear-drying bond that preserves nap and finish on visible surfaces. While not as heavy-duty or solvent-resistant as Barge or Shoe Goo, it is an inexpensive, gentle option for cosmetic repairs and edge reinforcement where maintaining suppleness and appearance is a priority.
Suede-safe touch — no blotches
Soft-flex bond — comfort-first
Clear dry finish — tidy tack
Formulated specifically for leather and suede with a flexible final bond.
Dries clear and remains pliable to maintain leather suppleness and seam integrity.
Suede-safe touch — no blotches
Soft-flex bond — comfort-first
Clear dry finish — tidy tack
Formulated specifically for leather and suede with a flexible final bond.
Dries clear and remains pliable to maintain leather suppleness and seam integrity.
$8-15 CAD