Shoe repair and modifications

417 topics in this forum

1. Wobbly Heels

   By mlroseplant, September 21, 2015
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   • mlroseplant
   • November 4, 2015
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3. Need help fixing broken ankle strap

   By Chorlini, November 2, 2015
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   • Chorlini
   • November 3, 2015

4. Keeping loose fabric boots up

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

5. Heel covering damage?

   By KneeBooted, October 7, 2016
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   • BootsOnly
   • October 7, 2016

6. Waterproofing advice

   By KneeBooted, September 13, 2017
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   • gibby
   • September 16, 2017

7. Hunter Boot Repair?

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

8. Repair of patent leather

   By PostCode, April 28, 2002
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   • Firefox
   • May 1, 2002

9. 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

10. Lesson three, Shoe making

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

11. Stretching shoes. The Firefox Method.

    By Dr. Shoe, January 10, 2003
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    • Arctic
    • January 11, 2003

12. Help! I don't want to look like I'm wearing mommy's shoes!

    By Mr. T, November 16, 2003
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    • Bubba136
    • November 16, 2003

13. heel upgrades

    By high10, July 2, 2004
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    • gary0618
    • July 3, 2004

14. Need modification to dress boots. Removal of excess leather

    By blackhhb, July 28, 2004
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    • raincat
    • July 31, 2004

15. Adding elastic to knee boots

    By chris100575, August 12, 2004
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    • gary0618
    • August 12, 2004

16. Replacement Of Full Sole?

    By Guest, July 16, 2013
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    • shoerepairer
    • July 24, 2013

17. Shoe Widths

    By wez, March 5, 2006
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • March 5, 2006

18. i'm pleased with this!

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

19. Short lifetime of heel tips

    By admirer5577, July 14, 2006
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    • sendra45
    • July 14, 2006

20. Toe strap too wide!

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

21. Metal stiletto heel tips

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

22. Changing Heel Types.

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

23. Ladies ballet boot sizes

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

24. How to add Bootstraps

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

25. Heel scratched?

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

26. speed laces or zipper

    By Erynne, January 29, 2008
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    • Guy N. Heels
    • January 30, 2008

27. ordinary wedges in extraordinary wedges

    By woodwedge, June 17, 2008
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    • wolf
    • June 17, 2008

28. heel cup shrinkage

    By new_look, June 18, 2008
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    • shoerepairer
    • June 19, 2008

29. strappy sandals

    By stilettoheels, October 17, 2008
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    • shoerepairer
    • October 20, 2008

30. Changing the color of new boots

    By tetonheeler, April 6, 2009
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    • jmc
    • April 8, 2009

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

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

32. Makeshift straps

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

33. Metal toe taps

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

34. what works best?

    By iluvcandy, March 21, 2010
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    • Dr. Shoe
    • March 21, 2010

35. repais/replacement heel

    By briteric, October 25, 2010
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    • Heelster
    • October 26, 2010

36. Best shoe adhesive

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

37. Changing Stillettos to wedges

    By jay jay, April 4, 2011
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    • shrimper
    • April 4, 2011

38. Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles

    By PetiteMale, June 29, 2011
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    • CassieJ
    • June 29, 2011

39. Pumps Slipping Fix

    By Curt, July 18, 2012
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    • Mike Hinch
    • July 18, 2012

40. How Do I Make My Boot Shafts Smaller?

    By Curt, July 23, 2012
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    • Shafted
    • July 23, 2012

41. unusual modification to a pair of high heels

    By Isolathor, February 28, 2021
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    • RonC
    • March 1, 2021

42. Ankle Strap Elastic

    By krazykev64, October 16, 2014
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    • Heelster
    • October 17, 2014

43. Vintage Boot Linening Getting Sticky

    By Ynotme, March 23, 2015
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    • Thighbootguy
    • March 23, 2015

44. Ideas for making metal toe caps

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

45. My DIY height-fit enhancement

    By Impala, March 9, 2016
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    • hhboots
    • March 9, 2016

46. MAKING THICK HEEL TIPS

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

47. Cowboy boots

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

48. Can Synthetic Leather Boots be repaired?

    By alphax, April 14, 2017   

    • repair
    • synthetic leather
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    • Pumped
    • April 14, 2017

49. Glue?

    By Cali, April 22, 2017
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    • mlroseplant
    • April 22, 2017

50. New zipper needed and end stops on fetish boots

    By luketheduke8, November 11, 2017
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    • alphax
    • November 29, 2017

51. Steve Madden Pumps Disintegrating

    By mlroseplant, March 4, 2022
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    • alphax
    • March 7, 2022