p113fd Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I wish there were a sticky in this forum for this type of info. My girlfriend wore out the taps on her beloved boots and they probably shouldn't be worn until getting new ones. Googling for replacement taps was surprisingly unhelpful as no one place seemed to be a great (established) bet. Anyone?
pussyinboots Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Do you have a local Shoe Repair shop? They should be able to fit new steel tips in about 30 minutes.......and yes, your girlfriend is quite right not to wear them without new tips on. "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
shoerepairer Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 p113fd The problem you are up against is this, Heel tips come in quite a few pin sizes (the securing pin that holds them in the tube of the heel block) I stock 101 pin 110 pin 115 pin 125 pin All in differing top peice sizes etc. Now for me to invest hundreds if not thousands in producing a web site to sell them, knowing half of them will be sent back for being the wrong sizes etc. probably isn't cost effective. Now given that your probably considering fitting them yourself to save money how much are you looking to buy them "online" for? In a national price survey carried out in January the UK average price for stilettos was £6.70. I charge £6.60 for these fitted, done & dusted. By the time I'd added the cost price of the tips, web design, transaction charges, postage & packaging & a bit of profit for the time I don't think I could sell them for this price online! pussyinboots, has by far the best & most cost effective solution. Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
roniheels Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Do you have a local Shoe Repair shop? They should be able to fit new steel tips in about 30 minutes.......and yes, your girlfriend is quite right not to wear them without new tips on. I have had several pairs of high heels that have had to have the heel caps replaced. My shoe repair shop does a great job and it is inexpensive.
Shafted Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 I have had several pairs of high heels that have had to have the heel caps replaced. My shoe repair shop does a great job and it is inexpensive. Same here Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to.
Walkonit Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 I buy them from a well known UK website and replace them regularly myself.
pussyinboots Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 ^ Probably here I should think: http://www.stiletto-heel-tips.co.uk/ "Good Girls keep diaries....Bad Girls just don't have the time...!:icon_twisted:"
benno Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 As long as you know what size tip and pin you need, it's easier than banging a nail in some wood.
Sangue16 Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 I wish there were a sticky in this forum for this type of info. My girlfriend wore out the taps on her beloved boots and they probably shouldn't be worn until getting new ones. Googling for replacement taps was surprisingly unhelpful as no one place seemed to be a great (established) bet. Anyone? I am not sure who to request this from, but could we please make a sticky of this? I managed to stupidly repost this question and I bet others will too. It would be nice to have all the heel replacement threads together. Thanks Peeptoe heels are my passion... and flexibility: www.Flexines.net
shoerepairer Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 it never hurts to re-post in a forum IMO, as information & availability of supply or even members using the site to read the question moves very fast over the internet, a question can be answered totally different in a month or two. 1 Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
Tacchi Alti Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 On the general subject of new heel taps, are there ones that are softer and therefore won't make impressions on a wood floor? I know PU is softer than metal (!) but is it still hard enough to make a mark? Any recommendations for how to avoid marks (apart from not wearing stilettos)? 'Come, and trip it as ye go On the light fantastic toe.' John Milton
Shafted Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Hard rubber tips. Good wear, good grip. click of heels is only slightly subdued. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to.
Tacchi Alti Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Where do you get those? I can find only PU. 'Come, and trip it as ye go On the light fantastic toe.' John Milton
Shafted Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 My cobbler uses them exactly for the reasons you stated. You will notice the difference immediately going from plastic tips to hard rubber. Here are some rubber tips on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=rubber+heel+tips Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to.
Tacchi Alti Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 There don't seem to be any in the UK on Ebay, but I'll search elsewhere. Nice to know they are available at least. 'Come, and trip it as ye go On the light fantastic toe.' John Milton
gheel Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 Another option for repairing worn heel tips is Quick Tips. It's a temporary cap that goes over the worn tip and protects your heels and floors. It's good for when you're short on time and need a quick fix. This way, you can continue wearing your shoes (without destroying them) until you find time to get to your local shoe repair shop.
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