joeshoething Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What is the easiset way to remove the upper on a wedge heel. Is it ok to just cut it off with a razor, or will it damage the integrity of the heel. I am removing the upper for an experiment to make my own hidden heels. What do you recommend I do to preserve the heel, but not too worried about the upper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The integrity of the shoe is the insole and shank which should remain with the wedge if you remove the upper with a razor. Even a stanley knife will do the job, hack away! Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoerepairer Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 A razor might not be the best way, as this might just give you more work removing the remainding upper that you leave behind. it could be a few minutes in front of a fan heater might make an easier option depending on what the heel unit your trying to save is made out off. Have you got a picture? Lee Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeshoething Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sorry, I don't have a pic, but I did finish my project. I was successful in removing the upper, and I have made my inconspicous 4" heels. They actually are 5" heels, but have the arch and lift of a 4" heel. the trick was to remove the upper of my size 10 heels, and put them into size 8.5 sneakers. When worn with pants I just look like I am 5 inches taller, and wearing sneakers. This puts my toes at the correct location in the sneaker so it doesn't feel like wearing clown shoes. My small sneakers are now used for sneaking around in my heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris100575 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 That sounds interesting, any chance of some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit40 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Yes, photos of the completed shoes would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeshoething Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I will try to get some pics today. Hopefully I can get a hold of a camera today. a warning though, the heels do not look that good, but they still feel great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmc Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Sounds like a new twist on the "hidden heels" idea. http://www.hhplace.org/shoe_repair_modifications/1861-hidden_heels-3.html Have Fun! Have a happy time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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