Shoe repair and modifications

417 topics in this forum

1. Repair of patent leather

   By PostCode, April 28, 2002
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   • Firefox
   • May 1, 2002
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3. Broken zipper hack

   By AlexC94, November 2, 2017
   • 10 replies
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   • Pumped
   • November 5, 2017

4. MAKING THICK HEEL TIPS

   By krazykev64, September 26, 2016
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   • Bubba136
   • September 27, 2016

5. Paint and scuff on heels?

   By latindancer, November 25, 2008
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   • shoerepairer
   • November 27, 2008

6. cheap ankle boots + replacement heel = possible?

   By jwhite44, December 13, 2009
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   • jwhite44
   • December 18, 2009

7. Changing the heel shape (Project with pics)

   By Firefox, July 26, 2003
   • 16 replies
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   • Dawn HH
   • December 12, 2004

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

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

9. resoling pleaser boots

   By alistair, August 11, 2011
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   • Thighbootguy
   • September 6, 2011

10. Boot modification - calf widening

    By Tulipa, June 23, 2006
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    • foxylady
    • December 23, 2007

11. Best option for separating sole?

    By KneeBooted, May 24, 2017
    • 9 replies
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    • HappyinHeels
    • January 3, 2018

12. changing boot height?

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

13. custom molded shoes

    By joeshoething, June 25, 2009
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    • Mike Hinch
    • March 21, 2012

14. Marked Patent heels

    By Silvikrin, January 9, 2011
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    • chris101965
    • January 17, 2012

15. Boot Storage

    By Thighmax, January 21, 2016
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    • Cali
    • April 13, 2017

16. Changing Color of Shoes

    By sscotty727, August 24, 2004
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    • hart88
    • February 17, 2006

17. Hi I'm new here, and I've got a repair question

    By neatshoes200, July 16, 2007
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    • shoerepairer
    • May 21, 2008

18. Damaged Shoes From Timpson

    By Carriewills, April 20, 2015
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    • Guest
    • April 20, 2015

19. Oil stained suede booties

    By MackyHeels, March 12, 2016
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    • MackyHeels
    • March 14, 2016

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

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

21. New Comfort System

    By Simcity3, July 24, 2008
    • 17 replies
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    • shoerepairer
    • November 19, 2008

22. Metal Tip replacement

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

23. Makeshift straps

    By Daisuki, May 18, 2009
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • May 18, 2009

24. Heel repair.

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

25. Sticky zips

    By chris100575, November 29, 2006
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    • shoerepairer
    • January 4, 2010

26. Custom design

    By wez, September 7, 2004
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    • Mike Hinch
    • March 4, 2012

27. replacing bootlaces

    By Nicole, March 30, 2008
    • 18 replies
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    • Elegant
    • June 23, 2008

28. Repairing Deformed Toes

    By LP_____, December 21, 2013
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    • Puffer
    • February 23, 2014

29. Lost The Great Sound When Walking.

    By jim102, May 8, 2015
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    • mlroseplant
    • May 14, 2015

30. 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

31. painting leather boots

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

32. Enlarge Toe Opening

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

33. stretching new leather heels

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

34. A Tale of Two Heels

    By gary0618, April 6, 2012
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    • shoerepairer
    • April 19, 2012

35. Making high heeled shoes and boots more comfortable.

    By Beeblebrox, April 18, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • ShockQueen
    • June 2, 2002

36. Protecting thoes lovely heels

    By Asa Valen, November 2, 2010
    • 10 replies
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    • pussyinboots
    • November 30, 2010

37. Modify or not. Cowboy boots tips toe.

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

38. How to professionally clean and polish boots

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

39. Whats the best way to protect shoes with pointy toes?

    By Ninanoora, February 22, 2008
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    • Marcus
    • February 25, 2008

40. Shortening the toe

    By Firefox, September 4, 2002
    • 16 replies
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    • High Surprise
    • June 19, 2003

41. Replacing heel tips-one or both?

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

42. Sourcing rubber heel tip composite

    By Ionic, August 6, 2005
    • 10 replies
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    • Ionic
    • August 27, 2005

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

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

44. Quieter boots

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

45. Cowboy boots

    By MartaGanz, January 27, 2017
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    • pebblesf
    • January 31, 2017

46. louboutin slingbacks too tight!

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

47. Making Some Wedges

    By Nova, September 2, 2006
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    • vector
    • October 1, 2006

48. Gap Filling

    By new_look, November 17, 2003
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    • Heelfan
    • November 23, 2003

49. Removing Heel Taps

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

50. Dyeing man made materials

    By Robert, May 8, 2004
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    • Robert
    • May 11, 2004

51. Adjustable height heels idea...

    By Psychowookie, July 15, 2010
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    • Psychowookie
    • July 19, 2010