Are you attached to your favorite footwear and having a hard time giving it up to get a new pair? All you need to do is store them properly, have a good maintenance routine, and repair them often.
Let’s see:
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Fixing tears
To seal rips or tears in any type of shoe, you can use shoe glue. It should also be suitable for rubber shoes, leather, canvas, vinyl, or any kind of shoe. To use, simply apply the glue on the torn section and attach the two parts. Apply pressure for them to stick firmly and give them time to dry. Once the glue has dried, you may now use your footwear.
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Reattaching soles and other shoe parts
If the soles of your footwear detach, you don’t have to chuck them out just yet. You can reattach soles or other shoe parts using shoe glue. The glue also comes in handy if you need to fill in holes or gaps in seams.
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Broken Strap
To repair a broken strap, you need a needle and some sturdy thread that matches the color of your shoe. Sew the broken strap in place. You can go one step further by covering up the stitches with embellishments.
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Stretch shoes
If you’ve just bought a new pair of shoes and they are too tight, you can use this little tip to stretch them. All you have to do is fill a plastic bag with water, insert them in the new shoes, put the shoes in the freezer, and wait until the water is frozen. When frozen, water tends to expand. This will help to stretch your shoe out for a more comfortable fit.
Shoe maintenance and repairs are important, inexpensive and worth trying. Here at Hollywood Dry Cleaners we always provide high quality shoe repair services!
