Renia Top-Fit Shoe Repair Adhesive - 2 Sizes Available

Product Description

Renia Top-Fit - Premium Quality Shoe Repair Adhesive

Renia Top-Fit Polychloroprene Contact Cement – Fast-Drying, High-Strength Bonding for Shoe Repair and Orthotic Applications

Renia Top-Fit is a fast-acting, high-performance polychloroprene contact adhesive developed specifically for the rigorous demands of modern shoe repair professionals, orthotists, and orthopaedic technicians. With rapid setting times, high initial tack, and excellent adhesion to a wide variety of materials, Renia Top-Fit is ideal for quick repairs, adaptations, and precision bonding tasks.

Whether you’re bonding EVA midsoles in an orthotic lab or reattaching rubber soles in a busy shoe repair shop, Renia Top-Fit offers a dependable solution that ensures durable results — even under pressure.

Who is it for?

Renia Top-Fit is the go-to adhesive for professionals working in:

• Shoe repair shops and footwear modification services
• Orthotics and prosthetics workshops
• In-house NHS orthotic services
• Custom footwear and leatherworking
• Theatre, dance, and sports equipment repair

Its quick drying time and heat reactivation properties make it particularly well suited for fast-paced environments where efficiency and reliability are non-negotiable.

What Materials Can Renia Top-Fit Bond?

This adhesive is designed to work with a wide range of substrates commonly found in orthotic and footwear construction, including:

• Leather
• EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
• Rubber
• Thermoplastic Rubber (TR)
• Felt
• Cork

Note: Renia Top-Fit is not suitable for bonding plastified PVC. For those applications, we recommend Renia Syntic-TOTAL or Renia Colle de Cologne, both designed specifically for difficult plastics.

Performance and Application Benefits

Fast Drying and Heat Reactivation

With an open assembly time of 7 to 40 minutes, Renia Top-Fit allows flexibility in your workflow. For TR materials, the open time is typically between 5 to 15 minutes. If you need to accelerate the drying process, simply use an infrared lamp at 80°C (176°F) for 3 minutes, or a shock activator for 3 seconds.

What sets Renia Top-Fit apart is its ability to be reactivated with heat. This is perfect for quick corrections or repositioning during sole attachments or when working on complex adaptations.

High Initial Tack and Bond Strength

Once applied, this contact cement forms an immediate high-strength bond. Its rapid crystallisation enables you to proceed with trimming, grinding, or finishing work right after pressing — a real time-saver for busy workshops.

Gradual Bond Strength Increase

The adhesive strength continues to increase over the first 24 hours, making it not only a fast-acting solution but also a durable long-term performer, capable of withstanding everyday wear, movement, and moisture exposure.

How to Use Renia Top-Fit

Surface Preparation

1. Grind or sand the surfaces to be bonded.
2. Apply Renia Top-Fit evenly until a visible layer appears. For porous materials like leather, a second coat may be necessary after the first has dried.

Material-Specific Notes

• Polyethylene (PE) & Polypropylene (PP): Use an open gas flame to prepare surfaces before applying adhesive.
• TR (Thermoplastic Rubber): Clean with acetone. Some TRs may require halogenation with Rehagol, then bond with Syntic-TOTAL or Colle de Cologne.
• Polyurethane (PU): After grinding, press with absorbent paper to remove any moisture. Then apply Renia-Primer for PUR just before using the adhesive.

Pot Life and Assembly Time

• When mixed with Hardener C, pot life is approximately 4 to 6 hours.
• Apply pressure of 15 to 60 psi, depending on the materials. For best results:
• 15 psi for 60 seconds
• 45 psi for 15 seconds

Key Features at a Glance

• Fast drying contact adhesive with heat reactivation
• High initial bond strength and rapid crystallisation
• Compatible with leather, EVA, rubber, felt, cork, and more
• Open assembly time: 7–40 minutes
• Excellent for orthotic adjustments and shoe repairs
• Pressure bonding range: 15–60 psi
• Easy to accelerate drying with IR lamp or shock activator
• Two size options available

Important Safety and Handling Notes

• Always use in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the adhesive.
• Refer to the product’s safety data sheet (SDS) for full handling and storage guidance.

Why Choose Renia?

Renia adhesives are trusted by orthopaedic technicians and cobblers across Europe for their consistency, professional-grade performance, and compatibility with a wide range of modern and traditional materials. Top-Fit, in particular, is a staple in workshops that value both speed and precision.

Renia Top-Fit delivers high-performance adhesion without compromising on workability. Whether you’re repairing a heel, bonding EVA midsoles, or modifying orthotic insoles, this adhesive gives you the confidence and speed to get the job done right — first time, every time.

2 Sizes Available.