Reef Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi , i just got my plastic tips replaced with steel tips at the cobblers, but when i got them home i have just noticed that the steel pin that holds the tip to the heel is sticking out about 3 milimeteres ?? Is this normal or should they just wear down over time ?? It just seems the pin is the only part of the heel thats making contact on the ground and i dont want the tip coming off or breaking What are your thoughts Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'd take them back to the guy that replaced the tips and show them to him. Perhaps he just didn't finish the job. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 This should not happen! the pin should be flush with the rest of the heel tip. Having fitted about 15 pairs this morning I know what I'm talking about! Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilettoscot Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 How much should these cost to do? I have a couple pairs I'd LOVE to have metal tips on... Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 How much should these cost to do? I have a couple pairs I'd LOVE to have metal tips on... it was £5 for plastic tips or £6 for steel tips and for the sake of a pound i thught it was good value !!! ive been walking hard in them to see if pin would go further in them but it hasnt ?? thanks for the advice Lee what do you think i should do ??? is it worth taking back ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 How much should these cost to do? I have a couple pairs I'd LOVE to have metal tips on... I appreciate your in the USA Stilettoscot, but in December 2008 the UK's repairs did a national survey of prices & Metal stilettos came out with an average price of £6.25 rubber came out at £6.05 Lee what do you think i should do ??? is it worth taking back ??YES! doesn't make for safe walking! it might be worth going somewhere else, it depends on the policy of the "other" repairer! If someone brought these into me, I'd sort them out with no charge as it would probably gain me a loyal customer. Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Boot_lover_ Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What can i say, those prices are really high, here in portugal the rubber tips cost more or less between 2.50€ and 3.00€, but i´ll ask for how much the metal ones cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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