Shoe repair and modifications

417 topics in this forum

1. Alterations on the calf size of knee high boot

   By originog, September 21, 2005
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   • Dawn HH
   • October 5, 2005
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3. Longer heels tips ???

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

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

   By pebblesf, August 27, 2021   

   • sam edelman boots
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   • SF
   • September 25, 2021

5. make your own

   By marc, January 4, 2003
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   • zorro071214
   • June 6, 2003

6. Compatible adhesives for cobblers:

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

7. Builtup High Heel

   By marit, August 27, 2012
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   • marit
   • August 31, 2012

8. Design and Make Your Own Shoes!

   By Heelfan, August 5, 2003
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   • Mike Hinch
   • January 30, 2012

9. Heel repair/replacement

   By Anne_Louise, March 11, 2004
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   • JeffM
   • June 4, 2004

10. Painting patent/PU leather?

    By Mr.Friske, February 24, 2011
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    • roniheels
    • June 4, 2011

11. to color a leather boot

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

12. changing boot height?

    By terayon, September 18, 2005
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    • terayon
    • December 2, 2005

13. Half-zipper boots tear

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

14. Urgent help needed. Toe pain.

    By tal, July 20, 2009
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    • danielp6406
    • September 12, 2009

15. Insole type things

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

16. Adding Holes to Straps

    By Cali, December 23, 2017
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    • shoerepairer
    • June 13, 2018

17. How to increase the heel height of cowboy boots

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

18. Sole Liner Adhesive

    By pj22, August 30, 2012
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    • Puffer
    • February 23, 2014

19. Adding a strap to shoes

    By sscotty727, December 6, 2005
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    • sscotty727
    • December 19, 2005

20. painting leather boots

    By dutch-bootboy, September 15, 2005
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    • hart88
    • April 12, 2006

21. How long do heel tips last?

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

22. need my boot zip fixed :(

    By balletbooter, February 17, 2007
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    • balletbooter
    • March 25, 2007

23. Reducing calf size of boots

    By benno, February 26, 2009
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    • Catfan
    • November 10, 2011

24. Specialty Boots - Where to find something like this?

    By Mckailah, March 29, 2010
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    • palle
    • April 18, 2010

25. Heel repair.

    By astrid, March 6, 2011
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    • jmc
    • March 10, 2011

26. What do shoe repair shops do these days??

    By Shoeiee, May 29, 2002
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • June 13, 2002

27. stretching high heels

    By lawrence750, October 13, 2011
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    • eoneleg
    • November 11, 2011

28. Help please with new western boots

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

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

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

30. Replacing heel tips-one or both?

    By cheyenne, November 3, 2010
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    • chris100575
    • December 13, 2010

31. plastic heel tips

    By Reef, October 17, 2008
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    • Bubba136
    • January 6, 2009

32. broken boots

    By mackman69, November 8, 2008
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    • mackman69
    • April 7, 2009

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

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

34. Unable to remove old heel tip

    By stk439, June 11, 2011
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    • gheel
    • June 7, 2012

35. Modifications.. Help

    By new_look, September 22, 2003
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • September 26, 2003

36. Toning down metal buckles:

    By Ionic, September 21, 2003
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    • Ionic
    • October 8, 2003

37. stretching new leather heels

    By mmmshoes., December 29, 2006
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    • JNR
    • January 3, 2007

38. Rant: Synthetic and patent leather heartbreak...

    By alphax, November 5, 2017
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    • alphax
    • November 8, 2017

39. Turning a pair of wedges into 6inch heel heels!

    By h20_designs, August 22, 2008
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    • muddypaws
    • August 31, 2008

40. Attaching chains to shoes

    By sirhum, June 27, 2008
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    • shoerepairer
    • July 10, 2008

41. Quieter boots

    By Rockpup, November 19, 2004
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    • Dawn HH
    • May 20, 2005

42. Granny boot withquick laces and zipper. What the !@#$!!!

    By hoverfly, October 17, 2002
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    • Prutske255
    • July 17, 2005

43. step, rattle, step, rattle, step.....

    By Ionic, August 10, 2005
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    • Dawn HH
    • August 28, 2005

44. Heel Tip Replacement Disaster -- Heelp!

    By onyourtoes, December 7, 2007
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    • Zzz
    • November 2, 2008

45. "muletto" straps...

    By hart88, March 29, 2006
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    • chris100575
    • June 4, 2006

46. What Adhesive To Use To Fix My Wedge Heels

    By Heelster, June 3, 2014
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    • Puffer
    • June 25, 2014

47. Shoe Duplication

    By spikesmike, October 22, 2010
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    • manoleat
    • December 5, 2010

48. Inner material/lining loose

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

49. Devious ballet boot modification

    By hhdfd, June 21, 2009
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    • ialdabaoth
    • January 8, 2010

50. Protecting Louboutin Soles - Color Match Of Vibram Soles

    By freestyle75, January 5, 2013
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    • Puffer
    • January 23, 2013

51. Enlarge Toe Opening

    By eoneleg, November 11, 2011
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    • vicious_highheels
    • December 15, 2012