5 Quick Tips for High Heel Repair

1. 5 Quick Tips for High Heel Repair Though high heel repair is best left to experts, there are times when you might be able to fix your shoes quickly at home. Try the following tips. 1. Replacing the tips of your high heels Buy the right size of heel tips before you start. Then, separate the tips from the heels using a knife and pliers. Carefully pull the tips out, and then clean the area. Using a hammer, gently tap the new tips so as not to damage the shoes. 2. Removing scratches and repairing tears of fabric heels Stains or scratches on fabric high heels (such as those made of silk and canvas) are some of the most difficult types of damage to repair. That's because scratches can lead to tearing, and then to a major shoe disaster. Fabric glues are your best options. Simply apply and spread this glue to the center of the scratch and let dry. 3. Treating scratches of leather heels Leather heels are simpler to repair, but you should fix any scratches as soon as your shoes get them. You will need a damp rag and leather oil. Rub firmly so that the leather will absorb the oil. Allow the oil to soak in for at least an hour and wipe away any excess. Prepare your cotton swab and a shoe polish of the same color. Apply the polish using the cotton swab to hide the blemish. 4. Reattach soles of high heels With a good brand of glue for shoes, you can reattach the soles of your high heels easily. Just remember to avoid super glue because it makes your high heels stiff and hard. Also, this glue can ruin the leather. 5. Stretch the size of your high heels Get your zip locks and prepare your zipper for this type of high heel repair procedure. Fill the ziplock or plastic bags with water then place them inside your shoes. Put the shoes in your freezer for a few hours until the water becomes ice. Take the shoes out and wait for at least 20 minutes. Remove the ice and then try them on. This should stretch out your high heels and make them more comfortable to wear.