How to cheer yourself up and repair damaged heels?

Home remedies to repair damaged heels

Almost every woman has experienced such a situation that, at the sight of her favorite damaged shoes, she lost the desire to go out. Regardless of whether your heels have been damaged due to improper use (e.g. you used them to drive a car), were bitten by a cute puppy, or scratched during a spontaneous walk on an uneven paving stone, you do not have to part with them. 

Although you can replace worn shoes with new ones, it is not necessary. If the footwear was unique and buying a new pair is not an option, or you are not a fan of consumerism, or you have other expenses on your mind, give them to a professional. An experienced shoemaker should not have any problems with the repair of your favorite pair of shoes.

However, this solution may prove to be relatively expensive. Fortunately, we know home remedies that will help you save your favorite shoes and cheer yourself up in no time. Let's get started!

Broken heel? All you need is glue

When leaving the house wearing high heels, remember to hide the tube of strong glue in your purse. According to the "forewarned" principle, you will be able to deal with the problem almost immediately.

It can be a universal instant glue that will also come in handy in other unexpected situations. An even better solution would be a special glue for shoes.

However, if you are dealing with wooden heels, the best solution is to use wood glue. 

Remember to exercise moderation when applying this product. Too much can cause unsightly stains. After applying the glue, press the heel firmly in the right place and hold it for a long time, letting it dry. When you are sure that the glue is completely dry, pull firmly on the heel. This way you will check that the product holds it firmly enough and you will move forward again.

Patience is the key to success

If the situation is not so critical and you can get in a taxi and quickly go home, or you have a spare pair of shoes with you, be patient. A repair carried out without haste will certainly turn out to be more durable and effective, and you will not have to repeat this process in a short period of time.

After returning home, carefully clean the heel and sole of the shoe, getting rid of all dirt and residues of old glue. You certainly don't want one shoe to be slightly taller than the other. You can also rub the same places with sandpaper to prepare the surface for gluing even better.

Then wipe the place of sticking the heel with the shoe with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol. Wait for it to evaporate and proceed to action. Stick the heel in the right place and leave the shoes on all night. If you want to enhance the effect, you can protect the whole thing with rubber bands while drying.

How to replace worn out heels?

Flippers wear out much faster than the rest of the shoe. Griped and uneven shoes can make the shoes wobbly dangerous. Remember that you should not wait until the last moment for the flips to wear completely.

Replacing damaged flecks yourself is a simpler task than you might think. Many manufacturers add a few extra heels to the shoe box. Just take out the old ones and put the new ones in their place. To make sure everything went according to plan, you can gently tap the area with your hammer.

Do it yourself! Give new life to damaged heels

Shabby and scratched heels look really unsightly and take away the charm of even the most beautiful high heels. Fortunately, your shoes can be saved with the help of home remedies.

If you are dealing with minor scratches, you can paint them over. For black shoes, use a waterproof marker or nail polish. The matter is a bit more complicated in the case of less classic colors. Don't worry if you have trouble completely matching the color. Fortunately, a small scratch covered with a slightly different shade of the same color should not be visible to the naked eye.

If the heels of your favorite shoes are badly damaged, you can do a little DIY project. Wipe them thoroughly off any dirt and debris, and then glue them around with strong glue. Without waiting for it to dry, sprinkle it with a thick layer of glitter. Reapply glue and glitter and repeat this operation until the desired end result is achieved. Sprinkle it all with hairspray and let it dry overnight.

As you can see, in most cases, repairing damaged heels yourself is very easy. Remember, however, that the more severe the damage is, the more likely it is that a visit to the shoemaker will become unavoidable.