gary0618 Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 A while back I found these Nine West Giddy boots on sale at a local Nine West Outlet Store. I could not resist, so I tried them on. The fit was excellent. Walking around on the carpet in the store was OK too. So I took them home, even though I was not real happy with the stiletto heel. I stopped in one day to visit my favorite shoe repair guy. When I asked him about replacing the heels with Block Heels, he told me he could not get 5 inch Block Heels. So I put the boots away. A while later I saw a pair of size 12 pumps at Target.com with 5 inch Block Heels. They also were on sale at a pretty good price, so I ordered them. I compared the pumps, side by side with the boots. Then I thought, umm, Maybe I can just switch the heels. Which I did. After a final switch, with some longer screws and some glue, then some black leather dye for the heels, I Now have a pair of "Custom" Nine West, 5 Inch Block Heel Boots. Much easier to walk in and much more stable with the Block Heels. I also think with the platform, the thicker heels just look better with these boots. But anyway, now I enjoy wearing them often. I am still working on attaching the stiletto heels to the pumps just for fun. Then I suppose I will give them away if anyone wants them. FLAT SHOES, LIKE FLAT DRINKS, ARE FOR FLAT PEOPLE
FreshinHeels Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Very nicely done 1 In the process of becoming the person I always was...but didn't dare to let her come out
yozz Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Looks like the better DIY work. Congratulations! Y. 1 Raise your voice. Put on some heels.
Sangue16 Posted April 8, 2012 Posted April 8, 2012 Wow, very well done. I need to take a plane out to NJ so you can help me with some of my projects, lol! 1 Peeptoe heels are my passion... and flexibility: www.Flexines.net
Dr. Shoe Posted April 8, 2012 Posted April 8, 2012 Those heels improve those boots no end. I also like the boots in your avatar too, where did you get them? 1 Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
gary0618 Posted April 8, 2012 Author Posted April 8, 2012 Those heels improve those boots no end. I also like the boots in your avatar too, where did you get them? Thank You Dr Shoe! I Agree, The heavier heels look much more balanced. The Boots in my avatar are from Nine West. The model is Amrit. http://www.endless.com/dp/B0050GD4UC?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0MXDRRGDTN8QQZ2KF3T9&pf_rd_m=AF16NM0QF9TKW&pf_rd_t=2901&pf_rd_i=3001&pf_rd_p=1325305562&pf_rd_s=right-1 The are on off season sale. US $169.00 now, $59.97, With free Shipping. FLAT SHOES, LIKE FLAT DRINKS, ARE FOR FLAT PEOPLE
shoerepairer Posted April 19, 2012 Posted April 19, 2012 well done. Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.
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