Fix a shoe?

[blulilacgrl]

I know this sounds stupid but I am serious.

Cleaned out my closet this weekend. I sorted everything, donated some things and threw away lots of things. As I was going through everything I decided to set up for Fall. I got out my boots and that was when I noticed the heel tip to my favorite pair of boots is gone. Damn it!!

I have no idea of just the tips of a heel can be replaced or not. So I thought I would pop in here and see if anyone had an answer or some advice. Or can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0kqQMQgJNU

HERE YUH GO.

 

[blulilacgrl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0kqQMQgJNU

HERE YUH GO.

I will check it out as soon as I can. Youtube seems to be all squidgy for me right now.

Thank you for the link. I don't know why I didn't think to check out youtube.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I will check it out as soon as I can. Youtube seems to be all squidgy for me right now.

Thank you for the link. I don't know why I didn't think to check out youtube.

Looks like a simple task. Good luck

 

[blulilacgrl]

Okay got a chance to view the video. Sadly that is not the type of heel I have on my boot.

I looked on Amazon to see if there were other types of heel tips but I am not seeing any except for the stiletto heel tips.

Anyone know where to get heel tips other than stiletto tips?

 

[Paul_Chance]

Absent tools and skill, the short answer is you will not be able to reliably do it yourself. Your best bet would be to find a shoemaker or cobbler shop (depending on where you are).

 

[blulilacgrl]

Here is a pic of the missing tip.

Anyone have an idea where to find a replacement?

 

[blulilacgrl]

Absent tools and skill, the short answer is you will not be able to reliably do it yourself. Your best bet would be to find a shoemaker or cobbler shop (depending on where you are).

I was hoping to avoid that since it takes an hour to get into town. Damn and blast!

 

[fire_breeze]

Here is a pic of the missing tip.

Anyone have an idea where to find a replacement?

You're going to hate this answer, Blu, but the best bet is to bring both boots to a cobbler.

Fixing it yourself, YouTube tutorial or not, is a shot in the dark unless you have the proper tools and some experience. Otherwise, you can seriously ruin a good pair. The heel looks worn on the sides, so the cobbler might have to chisel it flat in order to proper fit the heel.

I'm all for DIY projects, but in this case, sometimes bringing it to an expert will save you a load of money in the future.

Oh, and the reason why you should bring the pair is to have both heels of equal height and made of the same material. Even a millimetre of difference can cause great knee pains. Not fun.

It shouldn't cost you more than 20$ (to re-heel my boots, of which I have many, costs me 10$/pair. And this is in La Belle Province).

Sorry

PS. Nice boots! I really love the heel - is it an hourglass shaped (I have about two pairs that are that shaped and I adore it!!)

 

[blulilacgrl]

You're going to hate this answer, Blu, but the best bet is to bring both boots to a cobbler.

Fixing it yourself, YouTube tutorial or not, is a shot in the dark unless you have the proper tools and some experience. Otherwise, you can seriously ruin a good pair. The heel looks worn on the sides, so the cobbler might have to chisel it flat in order to proper fit the heel.

I'm all for DIY projects, but in this case, sometimes bringing it to an expert will save you a load of money in the future.

Oh, and the reason why you should bring the pair is to have both heels of equal height and made of the same material. Even a millimetre of difference can cause great knee pains. Not fun.

It shouldn't cost you more than 20$ (to re-heel my boots, of which I have many, costs me 10$/pair. And this is in La Belle Province).

Sorry

PS. Nice boots! I really love the heel - is it an hourglass shaped (I have about two pairs that are that shaped and I adore it!!)

Umm.. they are more a half circle shape, I think.

The boots are super comfortable and the heel is wide enough to be supportive without being too clunky. Part of why I love them. That plus they are a plain dark brown leather and look awesome with my jeans!

*sigh* okay time to figure out which shoe place is closest.

 

[NippleMuncher]

I agree with the others, your best bet will be to take it to a shoe repair shop. While this will be a bit expensive, it will save the boots and they should be good as new. DIY repairs are rarely anything but "cobbled", pardon the pun.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Here is a pic of the missing tip.

Anyone have an idea where to find a replacement?

Look online for shoe parts.

Good luck finding a shoe repair shop.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Out of curiosity I looked around and found heel tip suppliers all over hell. Many sell repair kits with assorted tips in the common sizes.

 

[shiny5437]

Shoes worth wearing are worth repairing.

Cobblers is the only way forwards. Plus there's something special about getting new soles on your shoes.

 

[PhilGarlic]

repair kit

buy repair kit, rough cut replacement heel to shape, adhere to boot with good quality contact adhesive and tap in a couple of pins to hold in place, when stuck fully remove excess replacement heel with sharp stanley knife, be careful not to cut yourself.

I'm guessing if you need to ask how best get a cobbler to do it...

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Save your breath. The OP had nuthin much to post and punted with the shoes. My guess is she knew her choices were new shoes, shoe repair, or DYI. The Thread OP is what we call YES BUTTER BAIT.

 

[fire_breeze]

Save your breath. The OP had nuthin much to post and punted with the shoes. My guess is she knew her choices were new shoes, shoe repair, or DYI. The Thread OP is what we call YES BUTTER BAIT.

Yes. Those are her choices as they are the only choices unless the other choice is you buying her the exact pair or repairing the shoe for her.

Blu came with a legitimate question. The consensus is that a DIY repair is not exactly the best idea because re-soling needs to be done with precision.

I would also invite you to read Blu's posts, which are thoughtful and well written, indicating that she does have much to post and did not start this thread out of boredom.

The Thread OP is what we call a genuine person asking for genuine advice.

 

[blulilacgrl]

Thanks you guys. Found a shoe repair place and it is on the other side of town. Now I just need to find the time to drive to it.


And James, aren't you just the sweetest thing! Interpreting my motives for everyone. Why I declare I am simply an open book to you, aren't I? You must be the most perceptive poster on here.


ETA* Aw.. thanks Breeze!

 

[silverwhisper]

o FB, have you forgotten so soon that james is just a troll? you've been gone too long. :>

ed

 

[Loverskitten]

Shoes worth wearing are worth repairing.

Cobblers is the only way forwards. Plus there's something special about getting new soles on your shoes.

Yes this! I take bags full of shoes to my shoe repair guy. It's inexpensive and they come back polished too! They can do just the heel tips or replace the entire front sole as well (had this done twice with my favorite boots)
I've even taken leather purses in for restiching.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Yes. Those are her choices as they are the only choices unless the other choice is you buying her the exact pair or repairing the shoe for her.

Blu came with a legitimate question. The consensus is that a DIY repair is not exactly the best idea because re-soling needs to be done with precision.

I would also invite you to read Blu's posts, which are thoughtful and well written, indicating that she does have much to post and did not start this thread out of boredom.

The Thread OP is what we call a genuine person asking for genuine advice.

She's a YES BUTTER. That's her racket.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

o FB, have you forgotten so soon that james is just a troll? you've been gone too long. :>

ed

He loves my Troll House cookies, and his fat ass if fulla their memories.

 

[silverwhisper]

you're nothing but an illiterate oxygen thief, james.

go do something useful, like play in traffic.

ed

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

you're nothing but an illiterate oxygen thief, james.

go do something useful, like play in traffic.

ed

I pay taxes so you can get free internet and phone.

 

[silverwhisper]

your diseased ravings are absolutely priceless. do go on, tell me more about me, moronic troglodyte.

seriously james, if you really wanna suck my dick that badly, then fucking make an offer or just shut the fuck up, skank. either that, or i'll have to set about making you my bitch.

ed