Heelson Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 All Here's a question for you. I recently got a pair of stiletto boots re-heeled. The tips had worn down to the nail/screw fixing it into the heel resulting in a fair strange noise when walking. I'd worn those boots for perhaps a couple of miles of street heeling - not a lot. Having had them re-heel-tipped, I've worn them for at least as far, and the tips show little sign of wear. Now is this because the cobblers use better quality replacement tips than the original manufacturers, or is it because I'm becoming less "hard" on the heel tips when street heeling? Anyone got views or similar/different experiences? H
Shafted Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 You're cobbler probably replaced the plastic tips with hard rubber tips. These wear very well and last a long time. 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.
Thighboots2 Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 I go through heel tips at an alarming rate. I always seem to get plastic replacement tips as that is what my "cobbler" holds in stock, but I am reluctant to replace with all metal heels as the noise, whilst one of the nicest sounds to my ears, is just a little too much for me to be comfortable with. TB2 Are you confusing me with someone who gives a damn?
Shafted Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 Ask for the hard rubber tips and your local cobbler will probably get them for you. 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.
Dawn HH Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 I agree. Ask for the hard rubber heel tips. They seem to last longer. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
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