Shoe repair and modifications

417 topics in this forum

1. How do you stop velveteen/velvet/ or sued from going bald?

   By Scuffy, May 30, 2002
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   • Dr. Shoe
   • May 30, 2002
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3. How long do heel tips last?

   By krazykev64, December 15, 2009
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   • shoerepairer
   • June 29, 2010

4. How Much Can Boots Be Streched?

   By Curt, November 18, 2012
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   • Curt
   • November 18, 2012

5. How Much Can Shoes Stretch?

   By ilovepumps, July 23, 2013
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   • Thighbootguy
   • February 15, 2016

6. how the heck did I do this....

   By pebblesf, August 27, 2021   

   • sam edelman boots
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   • SF
   • September 25, 2021

7. How to add Bootstraps

   By wickedfeet, November 9, 2007
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   • Guy N. Heels
   • November 9, 2007

8. how to affix rhinestones

   By blender, May 21, 2010
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   • ITSDF
   • July 1, 2010

9. How to change coulor on a shoe or boot?

   By Beeblebrox, February 6, 2002
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   • Jezebel
   • April 3, 2002

10. How To Clean The Grey Part Of A Chunky Platform?

    By jim102, July 4, 2012
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    • shoerepairer
    • August 18, 2012

11. How to increase the heel height of cowboy boots

    By Zzz, April 29, 2018
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    • Puffer
    • June 13, 2018

12. How to make shoes less shiny

    By jwhite44, October 16, 2008
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    • jwhite44
    • October 16, 2008

13. How to make soles less slippery?

    By Liaithin, November 22, 2006
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    • shoerepairer
    • November 7, 2011

14. How to make your own shoes- Lesson One.

    By Dr. Shoe, March 5, 2002
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    • Mike Hinch
    • March 18, 2012

15. How to make your own shoes- Lesson Two.

    By Dr. Shoe, March 15, 2002
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    • MrsW
    • March 27, 2012

16. How to professionally clean and polish boots

    By blackhhb, November 11, 2006
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • November 5, 2007

17. How to replace Heel Tips...Help?

    By Schroeck83, February 26, 2008
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • March 25, 2008

18. Hunter Boot Repair?

    By KneeBooted, November 25, 2017
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    • alphax
    • November 29, 2017

19. I am jellin!! Dr Scholls Ball Inserts

    By hoverfly, July 16, 2008
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    • Elegant
    • July 23, 2008

20. I FINALLY got my insert idea working!

    By sscotty727, May 31, 2006
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    • sscotty727
    • June 19, 2006

21. I have just recoloured my shoes but....

    By Jarl Ayari, March 8, 2010
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    • shoerepairer
    • March 11, 2010

22. I think it's starting

    By BBLoverEric, December 19, 2005
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    • sendra45
    • December 20, 2005

23. i'm pleased with this!

    By w6ish, March 19, 2006
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    • Shafted
    • March 19, 2006

24. Ideas for making metal toe caps

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

25. Increasing the size of the heel

    By sscotty727, September 28, 2003
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    • Firefox
    • September 30, 2003

26. Inner material/lining loose

    By alba2000, November 23, 2008
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    • shoerepairer
    • November 27, 2008

27. Insole boards?

    By abbymc2011, March 14, 2011
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    • MrsW
    • February 7, 2012

28. Insole type things

    By wez, August 27, 2003
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    • genebujold
    • October 10, 2003

29. Insoles

    By Guest, September 11, 2010
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    • Guest
    • September 25, 2010

30. Insolia - not necessarily a solution to slipping feet!!

    By Bootking, May 5, 2009
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • May 5, 2009

31. Is it possible to make straps longer

    By LovesHiHeels, December 14, 2008
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    • krazykev64
    • April 29, 2010

32. Is it possible to reduce the heel height.. 1 2

    By Maximilian, July 12, 2007
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    • sergio lessa
    • August 4, 2009

33. Is there a way to add an arch to cheap heels?

    By Michael_C, May 14, 2009
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    • chicks66
    • July 8, 2009

34. Is there anyone that will stretch PVC for me?

    By JL, August 21, 2006
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    • hart88
    • August 30, 2006

35. Just a touch too big

    By Wolfgang, February 24, 2007
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    • vector
    • March 3, 2007

36. Keeping loose fabric boots up

    By Thighbootguy, July 10, 2016
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    • Thighbootguy
    • July 11, 2016

37. Keeping the boots up while walking

    By Maximilian, May 6, 2009
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    • bootluvr
    • January 13, 2010

38. Knee Boots Gone Dull

    By PatentHeel, October 14, 2012
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    • Shafted
    • November 2, 2012

39. Ladies ballet boot sizes

    By DR Who 3, October 19, 2007
    • 1 reply
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • October 21, 2007

40. Latest project, calf reduction and heel swap!!

    By hoverfly, April 29, 2006
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    • hh4evr1
    • April 21, 2008

41. Latex thigh boots

    By bertbile, January 18, 2012
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    • boothill
    • January 25, 2012

42. Leather Heel and Sole Finishes

    By heelme, October 27, 2006
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    • heelme
    • October 27, 2006

43. Leather sole toe protectors

    By neatshoes200, January 8, 2008
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    • neatshoes200
    • January 8, 2008

44. leather stretching

    By stilettoheels, February 5, 2008
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    • hoverfly
    • February 6, 2008

45. Lesson three, Shoe making

    By Skyhihlz, August 13, 2002
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • August 16, 2002

46. Literature about high heel manufacture

    By hh&c fan, March 26, 2012
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    • hh&c fan
    • March 27, 2012

47. Lock tounge buckle

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

48. Locking strap is only for looks

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

49. London shoe repair shop recommendation

    By Cinnamon, March 30, 2008
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    • Cinnamon
    • March 30, 2008

50. Longer heels tips ???

    By Luckyme, March 24, 2011
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    • Walkonit
    • June 3, 2011

51. Looking for open-toe overknee-boots

    By Lady.B, November 13, 2003
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • November 16, 2003