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 Dr. Shoe said: 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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