Shoe repair and modifications

417 topics in this forum

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

   By hoverfly, April 29, 2006
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   • hh4evr1
   • April 21, 2008
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3. "muletto" straps...

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

4. Heel repair/replacement

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

5. Adding a rubber sole to hard sole boots

   By Boot Guy, January 1, 2008
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   • skoamine
   • January 6, 2008

6. how to affix rhinestones

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

7. Sharpening And Metal Tips

   By SMDave, August 24, 2023
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   • SMDave
   • June 4, 2024

8. Broken zipper pullers.

   By swedeheeler, April 4, 2016
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   • swedeheeler
   • April 13, 2019

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

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

10. Easy made "locking" boots ...

    By HighBoots, July 8, 2003
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    • PJ
    • July 25, 2003

11. Where to buy sole material

    By benno, October 5, 2010
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    • benno
    • January 14, 2011

12. Ballet Boot Modification Question

    By daddy's_girl, January 31, 2009
    • 17 replies
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    • lenny
    • May 26, 2009

13. Metal stiletto heel tips

    By Skirted-UK, October 19, 2006
    • 1 reply
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • October 20, 2006

14. Pony Boots, anyone?!?

    By Jezebel, January 18, 2003
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    • Katt
    • December 5, 2003

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

    By pebblesf, August 27, 2021   

    • sam edelman boots
    • 15 replies
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    • SF
    • September 25, 2021

16. plastic heel tips

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

17. Boot Repair

    By sscotty727, November 30, 2005
    • 23 replies
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    • hoverfly
    • July 25, 2006

18. Urgent help needed. Toe pain.

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

19. Adding a strap to shoes

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

20. Design and Make Your Own Shoes!

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

21. Raising Heels to 4 inches on Western Boots

    By Firefox, April 14, 2002
    • 17 replies
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    • Firefox
    • June 12, 2002

22. Gorilla Glue to recement platforms?

    By ShockQueen, September 8, 2009
    • 5 replies
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    • devab
    • September 16, 2009

23. Need an Advice. Bought wrong shoe size

    By Glosha, November 23, 2011
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    • Heelster
    • January 9, 2012

24. tightening suede boots

    By kirkules, April 20, 2006
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    • kirkules
    • April 28, 2006

25. Pleaser Legend 8899 heel tips replacement

    By loverleather, June 8, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • Bubba136
    • June 9, 2020

26. Custom made boots - help!

    By sm, May 6, 2008
    • 18 replies
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    • Shafted
    • March 5, 2012

27. broken boots

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

28. Pulled out Lacing Hook

    By HeelDragon, March 7, 2011
    • 6 replies
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    • shoerepairer
    • March 12, 2011

29. Toe strap too wide!

    By Higher-the-better, July 20, 2006
    • 1 reply
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • July 20, 2006

30. Ideas for making metal toe caps

    By Mr.Friske, February 22, 2016
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    • Puffer
    • January 2

31. Repainting plastic platform soles

    By ShockQueen, September 6, 2009
    • 8 replies
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    • avidsiman
    • March 20, 2010

32. Damaged sandal ankle strap

    By krazykev64, March 11, 2010
    • 10 replies
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    • shoerepairer
    • October 1, 2010

33. Ballet boot heel tips

    By AlexC94, April 29, 2021
    • 6 replies
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    • at9
    • June 3, 2021

34. To shoe repairers: Installing Metal Toe Tips for Pointy Toes

    By neatshoes200, November 24, 2008
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • November 25, 2008

35. Is it possible to make straps longer

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

36. Keeping loose fabric boots up

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

37. Attaching chains to shoes

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

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

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

39. Help.....tlsb Thigh Boot Zips

    By Ruud, January 13, 2009
    • 9 replies
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • February 27, 2009

40. make your own

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

41. Shoe piece-part manufacturers

    By xaphod, January 21, 2002
    • 10 replies
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    • ShoeBill
    • January 16, 2007

42. Another modification

    By Isolathor, March 3, 2021
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    • Jkrenzer
    • August 22, 2022

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

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

44. Boot lining repairs

    By chrisr, October 29, 2009
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    • chrisr
    • November 1, 2009

45. Can this be repaired - rip in leather boot

    By barney15c, March 2, 2010
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    • shoerepairer
    • May 7, 2010

46. Shoe Size Help!

    By sscotty727, May 19, 2004
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    • Kerridwyn
    • August 23, 2004

47. Pleaser Scream 18/8234 how to correct heel aligment ?

    By xlheel, May 31, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • taconxxl
    • February 15, 2011

48. www.stiletto-heel-tips.co.uk

    By sendra45, April 22, 2006
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    • polyya
    • November 1, 2006

49. Modifying a pair of boots

    By heelsRus, October 2, 2004
    • 15 replies
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    • Dawn HH
    • December 9, 2004

50. Metal heel tip covers

    By heelma, December 16, 2009
    • 9 replies
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    • bss
    • February 17, 2010

51. Insole type things

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