https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:09:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358889 Tue, 31 May 2011 10:05:09 +0000 Lynne 358889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another resounding yes! And I try to resole and reheel before they're completely worn down, as I have sometimes damaged the shoe by waiting too long :(. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358868 Tue, 31 May 2011 06:51:03 +0000 Scarlet 358868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course! Keeps them going for years. I especially wear down heels quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358859 Tue, 31 May 2011 05:47:53 +0000 suzanne 358859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Especially if they are comfy. I have problems finding shoes that fit and are comfortable, so usually I end up with rather expensive shoes, therefore, if there is any wear left in them I want to eek it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358846 Tue, 31 May 2011 05:02:09 +0000 rosee 358846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another yes!!! most shoes I reheel and sometimes resole. Some rubber soled shoes (like flexible ballet flats) cannot be reheeled, so they are toast when worn down. But more often then not, yes.<br /> As said above (RT?), I consider more how much I value the shoe and whether I can replace it rather than how much I spent on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358844 Tue, 31 May 2011 04:57:12 +0000 fathenry 358844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I think I will take a few pairs in. Sounds like it is worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358825 Tue, 31 May 2011 03:54:22 +0000 Kate 358825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends on the repair. I get my boots re-heeled and polished regularly, and it's completely worth it. My sandals, and any shoes with leather on the inside that I wear without socks, end up getting wrecked over time from sweat, and according to my cobbler there's nothing I can do to stop or repair that damage (other than wearing socks). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358775 Tue, 31 May 2011 01:58:44 +0000 Girl X 358775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely. If they're comfortable and the tops have a good bit of life left - it's totally worth it to replace the heels or soles. It's quick, easy, and inexpensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358772 Tue, 31 May 2011 01:45:16 +0000 annagybe 358772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've re-heeled and resoled shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358768 Tue, 31 May 2011 01:41:14 +0000 anne 358768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes definitely, for all the reasons above. I wouldn't do it for a $20 pair, but for a $60 one, if it was comfortable, good for my wardrobe and the upper was still good, I wouldn't hesitate.</p> <p>I am very hard on my shoes, and they need reheeling every year. I have just picked up the riding boots I wore in my first year on YLF (3 years ago) for new heels. They will be good for another winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358743 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:43:24 +0000 krishnidoux 358743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, try it and you will be amazed! Ask the cobbler to polish the shoe as well, or add shock absorbing soles or half soles and it's like you have new shoes! And even more comfortable too. I "salvaged" a pair of killing booties I thought were good for garbage. It cost around $20. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358709 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:26:59 +0000 Angie 358709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. I will pay whatever it takes if the shoes are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358703 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:17:55 +0000 Steph 358703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend a lot on my shoes, so I definitely have them repaired when necessary. Replacing the bottom of a heel and/or the soles of a shoe shouldn't be that expensive--$10-$20, depending on where you live. If a shoe wasn't expensive to begin with but you love it, it might still be worth it to have them fixed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358700 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:08:26 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 358700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I almost only buy leather shoes and re-heel and (eventually) re-sole them as necessary. I definitely think it's worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358699 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:08:23 +0000 Aziraphale 358699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone wears down the heels of their shoes eventually. If you really like the shoes, and the uppers are in good shape, it is certainly worth having the heels replaced. There are lots of choices for replacement material, too. I often have a thin Topy sole put on shoes with leather soles (sometimes even brand-new ones), because it make them much less slippery for walking, and also because the Topy sole is a very tough material that takes forever to wear down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358697 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:04:49 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 358697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. That said, I only buy leather shoes. I don't place value on them by how much I paid but rather by how much I love them (and whether or not they can be replaced). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358693 Mon, 30 May 2011 22:46:19 +0000 MsMary 358693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I have often had shoes repaired when the heels have gotten run down. It costs less than $10 and is totally worth it to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-repair-your-shoes#post-358691 Mon, 30 May 2011 22:44:54 +0000 fathenry 358691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If so, how much does it cost? Is it worth it? I don't spend a lot of money on my shoes but there are some that are real leather that I think may be worth it. The way I walk, I wear down the heels on my shoes. Is it worth it to fix shoes that were only $60 to begin with? </p>