swedeheeler Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ah. Well. I have a pair of Giaro high heel boots in my collection. Sadly unused due to broken zipper pullers. Those boots has been forgotten more or less. Attempt no. 1 to fix em. Bought replace pullers as you just clipping on place, no tools needed just finger power. I bought 4 pullers, only one got in place, the other three separated and became useless. Such crap quality but good idea. Attempt no 2. Recently placed a order on eBay, will wait for the pullers 'til they come. Then I will update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Made an another effort. Realized two things. The whole zipper blows. Stiletto quality blows, more jiggly than i remembered. One was even loose. This pair will go to garbage bin. Yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 We're they not worth taking to a repair shop and replacing the zippers? 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...
swedeheeler Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Nah. Doing it myself Actually let a shoes maker change zippers on a pair construction worker boots. That costed 'bout $90 for both. On the giaro heel boots there's x10 more zipper length to change. There's actually limits on how much I'll spend on'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighbootguy Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I have replaced a couple of zipper pulls and said several bad words in the process. Once the zipper pull is on the zipper, the real trick is to make sure it is tight enough to hold the zipper in place (front to back) while it is closing yet loose enough to let the pull slide. This is a fine adjustment I had to make with a pair of pliers to compress the pull and a screwdriver to open it when I went too far. Another trick is to put some lubricant on the zipper teeth. I've used paraffin and light oil to let the teeth mesh more easily. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4608 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 DIY = Destroy it yourself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Haha. That was a good one 4608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 After a long thinking,the shoes remained. Pullers changed easily without swearing. Heels glued and got stuck on the metal bracket things, still jiggly. How do i get'em more firm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thighbootguy Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 5 hours ago, swedeheeler said: How do i get'em more firm? Epoxy. I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydheel Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A non marking silicone lubricant is best for zippers Regards James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykev64 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I have had this problem on trousers. its easily fixed using a snap swivel as used by anglers. this will only work if the hole is still present where the puller mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just ordered some "shoe goo" at ebay. Attempt number two to fix jiggly stillettos will take place soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 This should help the wobbly heels Some shoe goo and a pair of clamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumped Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Can you pull the inner soles out and run in a couple screws? I have fixed a couple pair this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Pumped said: Can you pull the inner soles out and run in a couple screws? I have fixed a couple pair this way. Agreed, glue alone won't solve your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) There are some metal bracket thingys there as well, not so much to hang in a christmas tree tough.. The main problem was that last I glued them, I did not use the clamps as I do now, so the heels was flexing badly. However. I will evaluate the reparation tonight. Edit: some more glue on one heel base. Edited April 12, 2019 by swedeheeler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedeheeler Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) The heels themselve are firmly attached, it's more weak construction, everything is moving if the stilletto are getting bent. Edited April 13, 2019 by swedeheeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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