DIY Shoe Repair

[seawolf]

Looking forward to updates!

[Anesthetist]

Can't wait to see this! Great post.

[Licorice Noose]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. Soles came in today.

Traced to shape:

Heel nailed, drilling holes:

Goofy looking hand stitching:

Looks good from the top:

The vibram nailed on:

Hope heels come soon!

Will grind everything flush and clean them up.

[Finn666]

you just mailed on the soles or did you use glue as well?… these gonna look brilliant in the end. well done so far mate!

[Licorice Noose]

Thanks finn. They're glued too.

[Finn666]

@Licorice:

Thanks finn. They're glued too.

awesome!…

[Licorice Noose]

No heels today. Got the left boot going and cleaned them up a little

[Giles]

Fantastic LN.

[elclintor]

Thanks for sharing this duder! So cool.

[Licorice Noose]

All my heel stuff arrived today. I bought some old WWII NOS heel segments and used some recycled tire flooring for part of the heel. Softer than shoe rubber, very comfy. Not really any progress photos, Glued everything together and nailed them to the shoe:

All in all, It was an awesome experience. I'm happy with how the boots turned out and am glad I was able to give them life again. Thanks again for the encouragement!

[vurbul]

Awesome LN. That turns out really well.

[tatmantall]

HOLY BEAT AND BUSTED BOOTS BATMAN! that vibram sole looks great on there LN. Job well done!

[Finn666]

fecking brilliant lad! everything looks the way it should (and better!) imo…