https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 03:29:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1442952 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:32:36 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1442952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One option for consideration <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/noisy-boot-zipper-hack" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ipper-hack</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440521 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:13:29 +0000 Marilyn 1440521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe something like this.&nbsp; They come in white and have a split ring to attach to the zipper.&nbsp; The original pull would have to be cut off.<br /><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Replacement-Ring-Mounted-Leather-Zipper-Pull-Loops-Extenders-Add-On-Tabs-/390546675273" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Re.....dd-On-Tabs</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440518 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:08:30 +0000 Gaylene 1440518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before going to the expense of replacing the pull tabs, I'd grab a bottle of an all-purpose household glue that dries clear, like Elmer's All-Purpose, and put some dots of glue on the underside of the pull tab. Once the dots dried, it might be just enough of a cushion to keep the two metal parts from clanking. And the glue dots would be invisible, plus be waterproof and sturdy enough to last for several wearings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440516 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:06:02 +0000 Marilyn 1440516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no way to replace the pulls on those boots.&nbsp; To replace a pull you have to open up the item at the top of the zipper to expose the zipper ends.&nbsp; Pulls are threaded onto the zipper.&nbsp; Even on a bootie with just a regular side zip you would have to tear open the top of the bootie on both sides of the zipper.</p> <p>I suppose you could cut off the current pulls with a hack saw then tie on something like leather cording found at a fabric store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440512 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:54:23 +0000 Diana 1440512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could probably have the metal zipper pulls replaced by something like those cord pulls they use on gear jackets and stuff, but it would look more casual... </p> <p>Felt backing is a good idea, as long as you can find it in a matching color... you can usually get sticky felt sheets at craft stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440484 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:57:00 +0000 Marilyn 1440484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of booties that does that.&nbsp; It's not terribly annoying but every once in a while I'm like, "what the heck is that?". </p> <p>What about those little self stick felt buttons you get at the hardware store.&nbsp; People use them on cupboard doors, etc. so they don't bang.&nbsp; They come in different sizes from tiny to large and are dirt cheap so could be replaced as needed.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bunnings.com.au/madico-feltac-10mm-beige-round-felt-floor-protection-pad-75-pack-_p3970260" rel="nofollow">http://www.bunnings.com.au/mad.....-_p3970260</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440481 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:53:17 +0000 Dimity 1440481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about putting a tiny rubber band around it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440478 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:42:27 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1440478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could tape them down with double sided fashion tape, but you'd probably have to keep replacing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440464 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:54:55 +0000 texstyle 1440464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, maybe coat them with something - even clear nail polish, like several coats to build up a little buffer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440461 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:50:20 +0000 Helena 1440461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you get a little strip of padding to put on the back ... I am thinking of these strips I got from the shoe store; they are meant to pad the back of a shoe where it can dig into the heel ... they are sort of a sticky foam almost, that you could cut down to size. Or something similar? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440459 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:48:27 +0000 shiny 1440459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, the pull tab clangs against the zipper. The zippers are fully functional - need to be able to zip them up and down to get my feet into the booties - so I don't think I can replace the pull tab. Also when I do leave them completely unzipped, that reduces the noise substantially because then the pull tab is hitting the sole, but I can't leave them that way to walk.</p> <p>I think what I need to do is cover the zipper pulls with something - either just on one side where it won't show, or maybe a piece of plastic tubing? &nbsp;I guess maybe a cobbler could replace with rubber pulls.. hmmm...&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440454 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:42:05 +0000 Inge 1440454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They sure are uber cute!<br />Is it the entire zipper, J? Or just the little pull tab (if the latter, then I'd try replacing it with a different one). If it's the entire zipper, I'm not sure how to fix this. Hopefully someone else will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-for-noisy-booties#post-1440447 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:34:48 +0000 shiny 1440447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered these white booties and I am hoping to make them keepers, but there's a hitch... the zippers make a LOT of clanking noise when I walk...&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/eric-michael-ireland-white">http://www.zappos.com/eric-michael-ireland-white</a></p> <p>... otherwise they are super comfortable and uber cute!</p> <p>Help! Surely there's a quick fix to reduce/eliminate the noise? </p>