Shoe repair and modifications

417 topics in this forum

1. Damaged Shoes From Timpson

   By Carriewills, April 20, 2015
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   • Guest
   • April 20, 2015
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3. Metal Tip replacement

   By Schrecklassn, August 12, 2011
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   • shoerepairer
   • September 12, 2011

4. stretching strappy shoes

   By fifilafolle, September 5, 2006
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   • t-strap lover
   • November 30, 2006

5. Heel suppliers

   By MrsW, February 19, 2012
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   • Mike Hinch
   • February 24, 2012

6. speed lacing and zipping

   By BBLoverEric, October 7, 2005
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   • Dawn HH
   • November 12, 2005

7. Half-zipper boots tear

   By ShockQueen, April 2, 2007
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   • ShockQueen
   • May 27, 2007

8. Separation Anxiety - "Gorilla" or hot glue [gun]?

   By ChipsHH, August 18, 2018
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   • jetheelsfan
   • October 18, 2018

9. Modify or not. Cowboy boots tips toe.

   By MartaGanz, January 28, 2019
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   • spikesmike
   • January 29, 2019

10. Stretching my wedding shoes

    By trixi, July 19, 2009
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    • boots_1000
    • September 14, 2009

11. Replacing a broken Zipper - please help

    By Crushinboots, June 5, 2004
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    • hart88
    • October 1, 2004

12. Removing Heel Taps

    By Curt, September 4, 2012
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    • Mike Hinch
    • September 19, 2012

13. Ideas for making metal toe caps

    By Mr.Friske, February 22, 2016
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    • SMDave
    • February 11

14. My Heels on one of my boots are loose

    By Crushinboots, July 19, 2005
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • November 2, 2006

15. small metal plate under the pointy toe

    By alicia, September 22, 2010
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    • shoerepairer
    • October 11, 2010

16. Metal toe taps

    By brake blocks, June 19, 2009
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    • bss
    • February 17, 2010

17. Best shoe adhesive

    By Mr.Friske, March 3, 2011
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    • jmc
    • March 4, 2011

18. boot stretching

    By saradd, November 21, 2007
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    • jmc
    • November 24, 2007

19. Compatible adhesives for cobblers:

    By Ionic, September 21, 2003
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • September 29, 2003

20. Heel scratched?

    By ChipsHH, December 17, 2007
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    • jmc
    • December 17, 2007

21. Too Well Worn Heel Tips

    By heelma, January 31, 2015
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    • Shafted
    • February 1, 2015

22. to color a leather boot

    By LP_____, September 21, 2010
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    • shoerepairer
    • October 9, 2010

23. Heel tip replace query - when?

    By fastfreddy2, March 7, 2008
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    • fastfreddy2
    • March 18, 2008

24. Zippers in boots

    By dealmaker, January 25, 2007
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    • dealmaker
    • February 12, 2007

25. Help please with new western boots

    By "Wellies", March 20, 2008
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    • "Wellies"
    • April 2, 2008

26. Making shoes from scratch, tips?

    By Psychowookie, July 14, 2010
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    • hh&c fan
    • August 5, 2010

27. Making your own GRP lasts (plastic castings of your personal

    By Firefox, February 22, 2002
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    • Firefox
    • March 29, 2002

28. Altering uppers on dress loafers

    By Firefox, November 27, 2003
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    • bluewind
    • August 22, 2004

29. Packing a shoe

    By Ppjames12, May 5, 2011
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    • zetex
    • June 19, 2011

30. Lock tounge buckle

    By Val 80, March 10, 2010
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    • Val 80
    • March 17, 2010

31. Changing heel type

    By heelsrule, December 19, 2004
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    • hart88
    • January 7, 2005

32. New Product Announcement - Heaven on Heels!

    By shoesam, September 22, 2011
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    • shoesam
    • December 5, 2011

33. louboutin slingbacks too tight!

    By loveloubouti, October 17, 2008
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • October 19, 2008

34. Boots causing pain and temporary blisters

    By bootlover78, September 17, 2017   

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    • leather
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    • bootlover78
    • September 27, 2017

35. patent pumps need stretched 1/2 inch

    By pumpedup, January 3, 2007
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • April 17, 2007

36. Problem with sling backs

    By bladerunner, February 29, 2008
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • March 2, 2008

37. Change of heel on Baratts boots

    By Firefox, January 5, 2002
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    • Texboots
    • May 4, 2002

38. Replacing Plastic tips with metal

    By dandare, August 27, 2006
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    • Skirted-UK
    • October 20, 2006

39. streching your shoes with ice

    By hhfan, September 22, 2009
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    • chris100575
    • March 1, 2010

40. Polish

    By wez, July 2, 2005
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • January 4, 2010

41. help needed shoe lasts

    By blestat, November 7, 2006
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    • ShoeBill
    • January 16, 2007

42. Help wanted with damaged patent high heels

    By Linda, January 24, 2010
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    • shoerepairer
    • January 25, 2010

43. white turning off white

    By 9inchheel, March 25, 2008
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    • crotchboots-m
    • July 16, 2008

44. can i paint boots?

    By ljhh, May 19, 2010
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    • pussyinboots
    • May 19, 2010

45. Heel Lifts in Trainers

    By boot polish, November 26, 2011
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    • Mike Hinch
    • January 24, 2012

46. Are these repairable?

    By barney15c, March 16, 2007
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    • foxylady
    • March 28, 2007

47. Filling a gap (and making a mess...)

    By onyourtoes, January 20, 2003
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    • Firefox
    • July 26, 2003

48. Changing Heel Types.

    By Simcity3, March 5, 2013
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    • gary0618
    • March 8, 2013

49. Locking strap is only for looks

    By Mckailah, July 28, 2008
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • July 31, 2008

50. Thigh boot alteration (slimmer) UK - advice please :)

    By malice91, February 24, 2010
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    • Bootking
    • March 6, 2010

51. Heel tips in the US?

    By heelma, October 27, 2008
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    • thighhighguy
    • November 12, 2008