You can certainly find some way to fix it, such as applying some CA glues etc. The separation occurred about four inches from the toe tip. This is the fourth adventure in the Percy Jackson series that starts with Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. So I?m returning them. These are a bit bulky and annoying lights flash and get reflected through the side of my classes. Even compared to a pricier set I have. Quality product at a fair price. Have had them for years and continue to work great Nevertheless, I have seen the same complaint leveled against the more expensive brands, or I would have purchased something else. I was supposed to get two Torx screws to make sure the bars could not slide off while driving if they came loose.