Boot repair question

[cupcake_goth]

While rummaging around in one of the wardrobes the other night, I dug out my pair of Perfect Leather Ankle Boots. I've had these things for 12 or 13 years, and have never found another pair of boots as good. (And believe me, I've looked. Oh, how I've looked.)^*

The problem is, the toes are ... battered. In fact, worn through on the right boot. The heels are also a bit worn, but I know those can be fixed. I just don't know if the battered & worn-through toes are fixable. Should I just take them to my usual shoe repair place and make pitiful noises? Or are they a completely lost cause?



^*The closest I have found to a replacement pair are these 'turn of the century walking shoes' (yes, a clicky link!), but I want to find out if my Perfect Leather Ankle Boots can be repaired before I plunk down $149 + s&h.

Comments

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

There will be a seam but they can be fixed. The new piece of leather cut to replace the toe should be done on both so they match. If the sole under the toe is worn away it is replaceable too. My old and well worn Victorians have a black man made sole they cut a new piece, cut out the bad part, and heated up the plastic to seam the new piece in.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

I'm fine with a seam, I just want my perfect boots back! :)

(They're lace-up, somewhat pointy-toed granny boots, with a 2" walking heel. They're *perfect*, and I haven't ever seen a duplicate pair. I guess I'll have The Husband take them to the shoe repair place tomorrow.)

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

No, I understand and covet my 80s boots. Had to put a man made pair to rest after the faux leather finally started to decompose. A bat wing template cut to size for the toe would be cute too.

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

If the genius of shoe repair can not repair them, I might be able to do something still. I suspect this will be a "craft day" project type thing though, as Bluejay and I was talking about making shoes and I promised to show her patterns and such for covering shoes or making new bodies.

I am betting that your shoe repair man can do this though. He can do so many other things, it would be stunning if he could not do this.

And... Speaking of getting together...

when were you wanting to do the thing with the stuff? I am working nights again next week. But I can probably rearrange my weekends so that I can spend time with you. (only need to rearrange *this* weekend a tiny bit, so don't fret, next weekend is all clear.)

[domestinatrix.livejournal.com]

Have you ordered from Western Wedding Boots?
I've looked at their web site a whole lot and i'm a little bit in love, but my "specially evolved" feet aren't suited to typical mail order. I don't suppose they're conveniently located somewhere suitable for a day trip?

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

I haven't ordered from them. I doubt they're conveniently located for a day trip, but I'm willing to bet that Renton Western Wear carries a lot of the same boots that the Western Wedding Boots website does.

[domestinatrix.livejournal.com]

Oh, i get it, "Western" is code for "everything Elana regularly invests a huge amount of time searching for in boots, only we have it right here in one place about 5 miles from her house."

I just looked at the Renton Western Wear website, i had no idea they didn't just sell Stetson hats and belt buckles shaped like the state of Texas. If i can remember where i left my smelling salts, i'll be going there this weekend.

[cupcake-goth.livejournal.com]

Oh, i get it, "Western" is code for "everything Elana regularly invests a huge amount of time searching for in boots, only we have it right here in one place about 5 miles from her house."


I know! Freaky, isn't it.

I have the leather & lace 'Western wedding boots', and they're quite nice. I would prefer a slightly shorter heel, but not by much. If my Perfect Leather Boots can't be fixed, I will probably make the trip to Renton and buy a pair of the 'Western wedding boots' in all leather.