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Italiano Made Can Repair Your High Heels.
It’s a special moment when you find those dreamy high heels you’ve long been searching for. You patiently wait, hoping they have your size. Then you sit down, open the box, and unwrap the paper. Oh, the new-shoe smell.
You slip them on, walk over to the floor-length mirror and strike a pose. Perfection! You stand there, picturing that amazing outfit they’ll be paired with. You imagine arriving at the party, the office, that first date, walking down the aisle. You feel confident, beautiful, strong.
That's the feeling we want you to keep living by helping you hold on to those heels you love--for a lifetime.
Scroll down to learn all about high heel repair and to get started.
The Anatomy of a High Heel
When our cobblers approach a high-heel repair project, we focus on structural preservation. There are 4 primary areas of concern when we evaluate any damage:
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The Upper is the top of your heel.
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The Insole is the part your foot sits on.
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The Heel Base lies in between the heel cap and the sole. The heel base is attached directly to the sole and serves as the foundation for the heel caps to attach to.
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The Sole and Heel Cap are the components of your high heels that make contact with the ground and give you the traction and support you need while walking. This is where the majority of your wear and tear occurs and basic repairs can be maintained. However, if you wait too long and wear through these layers, you risk damaging the insole and/or upper, which will result in more extensive repair needs.
Heel Cap Repair
If you love wearing heels, you’re very familiar with the tiny plastic heel caps that protect the base end of the heel.
These plastic heel caps are attached to a metal pin that sits inside the heel to keep them in place. When the heel cap is worn down (or off!), it needs to be replaced pronto.
Tip: If you’re currently experiencing the dreaded “clicking” sound while you walk in your heels, it surely means your heel caps have been worn down to the metal pin.
DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR HEELS! 99% of the time they can be repaired by our skilled cobblers.
Sole Repair and Sole Protection
Many high heels and pumps - especially designer brands -tend to be made with delicately thin soles. These thin soles are surely beautiful, but they can be problematic if you actually want to wear the shoes outside of your house!
Inevitably, the soles of your heels will get worn down—and fast.
If your soles do get worn or pull apart, not to worry! Send your high heels in to our expert cobblers and we’ll expertly re-glue the soles back down or completely re-sole your heels and get them back on your feet in no time.
Shoe Shine, Cleaning & Leather Refinishing
We can beautifully shine, clean, and/or completely refinish your heel uppers whether they're leather, suede, nubuck, or any other fine finish.
Shoe Shine: A shoe shine consists of first cleaning off all the dirt, grime, and old polish, and then deep conditioning the leather until it is buttery soft. Next, we hand rub a wax or cream polish to provide stain and colour, and last, we buff the shoe to bring out the highest shine possible. The friction and heat we produce with rigorous buffing activate the shoe polish and produce a gorgeous sheen that makes your shoes look fresh and new.
Deep Clean & Refinish: If you want your shoes to look similar to the day you picked them off the shelves (or likewise, if they are made of suede, nubuck or fabric and can’t be “shined”), you’ll want what’s called a Deep Clean & Refinish.
High Heel Repair & Services Re-Cap
High Heel Sole Replacement:£35 to £100 depending on the repair glue or stitches it needs and the sole rubber or leather you choose for a replacement
- High Heel Cap Replacement:£10 to £50 depending on the cost of the material you choose rubber or leather
- Exposed Metal High Heel Cap Pin Repair: £12 to £35 depending on the cost of the material you choose
- High Heel Sole Repair: £10 to £50 depending on the repair glue or stitches it needs
- High Heels Sole Protection: £15 to £35 depending on the material and brand you choose
- High Heels Stretching:£10 to £30 depending on high heels conditions
- High Heel Sock liner replacement: £15 to £100 depending on the glueing, stitching and material you choose
- High Heel inside non-slip Heel Cushion Pads:£10 to £50 depending on the brand and material you choose
- High Heel Shining:£10 to £25 depending on if it needs cleaning before shining
- High Heel cleaning:12 to £35 depending on the condition of your items and how many times cleaning it needs
- High Heel dye or painting:£35 to £75 depending on the condition of your items and how many times need paint to look good
If you’d like to discuss your High heels repair needs with our workmanship, Describe and send us photos of your items by WhatsApp or email us to discuss your repair needs before getting started.
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