Blacksheep Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 On my new pair of ankle hiking boots, I bought them in feb, and have aleardy had to replace the heel caps, second lot of heel caps almost worn out now too. Seems like the heel caps are good for about 100 kilometers of walking. I usually walk 4-6 k a day three or four days a week on all surfaces, so they do quite well Blacksheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel-Lover Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hi, I've lost count of the pairs I've worn out. But I wear heels mostly so its going to happen. The biggest problem I get is the very thin leather sole under the ball/ toes on most heels wear down quickly, I have worn holes into the sole of my shoes. I have never had that part of the shoe resoled etc and don't know that it could be done 'nicely' if you know what I mean. In terms of heel-tips well they get replaced many times over before I've worn through a shoe.. Cheers Heel-Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikepa Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just one pair. I have enough pairs, and don't wear most of them outside my domicile, so I've yet to get anywhere close to wearing them out. Those who really care about us don't make a fuss about what we wear. Those who make a fuss about what we wear really don't care about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipsHH Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Not really. And not even close to, haha. I know before I gave up some wedges, the heel was beginning to bend down/to the side the more pressure that fell onto it. Otherwise, the heel tips have only been wearing through wear. No replaces quite yet. Formally "HHDude" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histiletto Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 The first pair of Mary Jane pumps that I wore when I was three years old, were literally falling off when I had to quit wearing them, because I had them on all the time. Since then I haven't worn out a pair of heels that way. If they come close to this stage of use, I have them re-soled and re-tipped. I've had a few toe boxes come apart, which is really irritating and some uppers have developed tears from being to small for the size I needed. These were part of my learning phase of heeling. I've even had some Mary Jane straps deteriorate to the point of breaking, but these can be repaired if your careful in finding the right replacements. Have you ever got a brand new pair of heels and something breaks or tears through your own unintended negligents or in forcing something to fit or work that wasn't quite adequate to perform the intended function? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 The only high heeled boots I've ever worn out are the ones I bough from Payless several years ago. The were 3" heel height but it wasn't the heels or sole that wore out, instead it was the stress point near the toes and I believe this was due to the man made material. My 3" and 4" heeled western boots are all quality leather and will need new heel pads from time to time but should otherwise last many years as the soles are easily replaceable as well. I just keep tabs on the pads and will stop wearing them when the wear starts to get close to the stacked leather heel part. Charlie Everything I say is a lie!.......I'm lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helexus Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I have way to many heels. To wear-out a pair is going to take a long time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabble Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 My pair of 8" black platforms have surface wear from wearing them a lot. I once wore them for 12 hours straight. It left a light black residue on my feet too. And it felt weird removing them after that long. It was an experience though.They just show excessive wear on where the feet go. Other than that they are pretty straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguyinheels Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Heel tips all the time... The local cobbler expects me in one a month - and that's with rotation shoes - sometime my two pairs of oxfords get a lot of use. Can't wait for boots and fall/winter. I've had one pair of oxfords replaced - the leather just stretched out too much and it was a little sloppy and less secure walking in the 5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveheel Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I have so many pairs of shoes that wearing them out is hard to do. But some of my favorite boots have needed sole repair. And I have worn some pumps so much that the leather started ripping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpho Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I did some outings wearing them, i never though i was gonna do it, but i actually already went to the streets and found my self in the middle of people wearing them , plus a full woman attire, i went out from a makeover photo shut, and i think i was pasable some how, me and my friend went out to clubing and dine out, it was very liberating,and we were the center of the atention when people found out we were guys, we wre not trying to hide or fool anyone, just we were having fun all dressed and wearing our heels here and there, people found out we were normal straight guys in a diferent look, and wanted to know the why were doing it, i still dont know why, i just love the feeling of the heels period, pushing me to turn all my look into a girl without trying to be or feel as one, the only purpose is the wearing of heel out and about, and dont look weird. V. Morpho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchboots-m Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 wear and tear...omg...i swim/wade/shower in my boots. ive had several of them rebuilt several times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Yes I have worn out several pair. I keep seeral dozen spare heel taps around as I will replace often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyinboots Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I have worn out my one and only pair of black thigh high boots, Ellie #8868, with 4 inch heels. Haven't worn thigh boots actively in years, but if a find a vintage pair that resembles my current 80's style knee high boots with jeans tucked in, I will buy a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickclack78 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Pair of beautiful Rush Hour Express 80s vintage metal heels. Gold shoes, with metal heels and toecaps - was streetheeling one night in central London, and one of the heels came clean off. Just the shoe's age, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoe_Diva Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I've only worn out a couple of pairs one pairs, one was my favorite pair of black 3 inch pumps, by a company called Spanish Leather they were very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 A pair of pumps, a pair of ballerinna (OK no heel) and several cheap "man-made material" shoes of various styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slides 'n Heels Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 My first pair were wooden sandals with 2.5" heels. Not that high, but it is the pair which I consider as my first heels. They are about 15 years old. I have worn them many summers. Although they look heavily used, they are still not worn down. love to watch them on cute girls, love to wear them myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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