https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:49:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-664680 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:56:37 +0000 catgirl 664680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, I haven't had time to get to the cobbler - three days of houseguests sucked it all up... I am planning to get them if the cobbler says yay at a reasonable price. Thanks for asking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-664024 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:28:55 +0000 Julie 664024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you decided on your next step regarding the Frye Julias? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663548 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:47:40 +0000 ironkurtin 663548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. But it is not cheap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663547 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:28:30 +0000 Echo 663547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I think this would be a relatively easy alteration, compared to the shaft of many other boots. A good cobbler ought to be able to do that and make them perfect for you; it isn't a complicated thing at all, even with the elastic gusset. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663541 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:06:10 +0000 catgirl 663541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing my secret agony! I am going to stop by the cobbler with photos and see what they say... I can't find anything comparable to the Julias in a grey or dark taupe - everything is black, brown or cognac. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663535 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:57:57 +0000 rae 663535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the only possible difficulty would be the elastic/gusset thingy in the back. Definitely show a pic to the cobbler - I have been in secret agony since you returned those Julias, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663500 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:47:04 +0000 sarah 663500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep us posted, for sure! I'm very curious about this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663469 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:41:43 +0000 Ana 663469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I believe it is possible. I had this done with the tall Dr. Marten Classic boots and it turned out great. They didn't have the elastic on the edge though. And I think the cost was $50 or so. </p> <p>Definitely take all the angles of the photo in and have them look at it. They would be able to tell you if it were possible or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663464 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:23:54 +0000 Meredith1953 663464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It certainly can't take it to a professional to see if boot surgery will make them the boots of your dreams! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663457 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:16:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 663457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It wouldn't be evil at all Una. If those are truly the boots you love, then you need to try and make them work. I like Julie's idea of taking a picture of the boots and you in them to your cobbler and see what they say...nothing ventured, nothing gained. Let us know what you find out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663450 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:49:24 +0000 Julie 663450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take the picture of the boots and of yourself wearing them to the cobbler for the professional opinion. I've had boots shortened and they all came out wonderfully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cobbler-adjust-boot-shaft-height#post-663379 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:12:29 +0000 catgirl 663379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Confession: after seeing Rae's boot analysis post, I have to admit I am still agonizing over having returned the Frye Julias, although they really were too tall for me. I have not seen anything to compare in lace-up boots. </p> <p>Would it be evil to have a cobbler trim them down an inch or so in height (shaft not heel)? And is that even possible with lace-up boots? Would they look weird? </p> <p><a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/womens-boots/view-all/77184/julia-lace-up#/womens-boots/view-all/77184/julia-lace-up?color=GRY" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefryecompany.com/.....?color=GRY</a> </p>