Guest Brunth Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hello. No.1 post. I'm new to this whole shoe repair thing and had no idea I could find so many in my area. I was wondering before I try anything, if it is possible to rplace a boot heel with an all metal heel. Or are there any other hard materials that a heel can be replaced with? Thank you. Brunth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 what type of boot heels are they? Stilettos, large ladies or gents boot heels? Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 More to the point, are you a repairer or a member of the public? That will dictate how this post should be dealt with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I recall some detailed discussion on heels somewhere, not sure if it was in my thread or somewhere else, although i guess it don't apply to ladies heels. Lee, do ladies get away with a 100% steel heel because the pound per square inch pressure is so much more than men's heels, whereas is a man had the same he would be sliding all over the place. (apart from sounding like robocop as he was walking along) Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Welcome to the forum Brunt. There are several variations on "Steel Heels" 1. A Ring Plate similiar to a horse shoe that fits around the entire perimeter of the heel with a Leather insert in the centre. 2. A Quarter Steel tip that fits on the outside rear edge of the heel and the rest is Rubber/PVC/Leather inserts. 3. A normal Rubbber/PVC/Leather heel with Metal Segs fitted on top of the heel that are replacable by the customer or trade person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brunth Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hello. No, I am a member of a puplic and never delving into such arts myself. The heel will be from an American cowboy boot. As in steel heel, I mean just that. Not steel plated or tipped, but a full metal heel. I am willing to sacrifice all comfort aswell. Is this possible? Brunth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 If you can send me a picture of the boots concerned I am fairly sure I could fit a still plate to them. I would have to cut some steel to fit them, drill, Rivett & finish them. However this would be 1/8" plate & wouldn't lasy as long as a 1/4 steel/rubber heels as these are about 1/4" why does it have to be completely steel? These will be very slippery & won't wear that well? Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 depending on what type of heel block he has on the boots i would suggest 6 or 8 mm steel plate drilled counter sunk and screwed on as if you were attaching telrtone heel taps ( if need be make some wood heel blocks cover with matcthing leather and add steel heels ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Am I reading that you want the whole heel block to be metal and not just the bottom plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hello. No.1 post. I'm new to this whole shoe repair thing and had no idea I could find so many in my area. I was wondering before I try anything, if it is possible to rplace a boot heel with an all metal heel. Or are there any other hard materials that a heel can be replaced with? Thank you. Brunth Simple answer, Stilleto heel, Yes. Larger heels, No. Other options may be quarter tips, heel plates or Segs. Thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hello.As in steel heel, I mean just that. Not steel plated or tipped, but a full metal heel. I am willing to sacrifice all comfort aswell. Is this possible? Brunth Simple answer, Stilleto heel, Yes. Larger heels, No. Other options may be quarter tips, heel plates or Segs. Thats it. So why is it as clear cut as you said? The guy states that he has a full metal heel on the boot, maybe a pic would also identify a full metal heel block. With the exception of these american boots being a novelty item, and assuming they are real functioning boots then would not the correct type of steel metal plate, be a suitable replacement? (assuming of course that you could get the same type of steel used on this boot) Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 OK, you know best, with your interest in shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I would have to cut some steel to fit them, drill, Rivett & finish them. However this would be 1/8" plate & wouldn't lasy as long as a 1/4 steel/rubber heels as these are about 1/4" why does it have to be completely steel? i would suggest 6 or 8 mm steel plate I'd cut & shape a bit of 1/8 plate but if you want it elfmans thickness, get him to do it! I ain't cutting that for no one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Other than a tap shoe, I aint never seen a complete metal heel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I Concour.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Concur Mark, concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 O ye.......sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 me neither, but that doesn't make it impossible to do, I think I could make this repair look as good as a rubber heel its just a different material. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think I could make this repair look as good as a rubber heel its just a different material. Lee Who couldn't, But what sort of idiot is going to walk around on plates of steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 These will be very slippery & won't wear that well? Lee thats what I said! but that doesn't mean it can't be done! I would question why though. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think I could make this repair look as good as a rubber heel its just a different material. Lee Who couldn't, But what sort of idiot is going to walk around on plates of steel. fu**ing ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think I could make this repair look as good as a rubber heel its just a different material. Lee Who couldn't, But what sort of idiot is going to walk around on plates of steel. Horses do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Maybe he's always wanted a career as a bus conductor? Think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 =D> :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Maybe he's always wanted a career as a bus conductor? Think about it oh yeah I'll get you Butler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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