The sole forcing machine is used in shoe making industry for cement attaching and forcing on sole to footwear uppers pre lasted on the lasts. The machine is universal half-pair type, for all size of footwear (children's, ladies', men's). The machine can be used for attaching all sort soles. The mould is closed by a pnemumatic cylinder which is, out of safety, controled by two pressbuttons on the control panel. (two-hand starting). The machine has been designed for mere compressed air control, without making use of electric instalation.