grrclark Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hi there, looking for some advice for ideally a good local cobbler or a mail order service who can help out. My missus has a pair of Magellan and Mulloy leather boots, fully sympatex lined so waterproof and breathable. http://www.magellanmulloy.com/en/ladies ... y-sympatex Unfortunately she cannot wear them as she gets a blister on the back of her heel. I cant feel anything obvious inside the boot that is causing it so think it must just be pinching on her heel slightly, but other than that they are a very good fit for her and very comfortable. I was thinking that a good cobbler might be able to steam the boot a little and stretch the heel cup just a little to ease them, but I don't know any good local cobblers. (Glenrothes, Fife). The only one in town is a Timpson and without being disrespectful they don't fill me with confidence. She sent an email to Magellan & Mulloy customer service dept, but they said find a local guy. Can anybody advise on both someone who could do this and also the best way to go about it. All advice gratefully received, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 it might be easier if you break the heel the heel cup down as making them tighter might make the problem worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 dont know what elfman is talking about? wtf! anyway where abouts are you? carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am in Glenrothes, Fife. I think Elfman maybe got the wrong end of the stick, i thought that using steam would allow the leather to be stretched a little and ease the tightness. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 just for you hibs the heel stiffner nine times out of ten the reason for the blisters is the shoe is sliding up and down slightly and the rubbing couses the blister but breaking the stiffner down softens it and can stop this from happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Damaging the "stiffener" is not a good idea. This job needs examining to determine the cause of the problem before any action is taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I thought that might be the case Flash, hence wondering who within Fife or the surrounding area would be good to look at this. I imagine that it would be easier for the cobbler if both the boot and the foot that goes in it were together, not so easily achieved via mail order The boots are expensive and would hate to damage them by getting the wrong thing done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 you can examine the boot as much as you like if these have a celastic heel stiffner then I doubt if you can generate enough heat with steam to soften them or stretch them so as I said in order to ease them is to break this down so long as you do it gently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 cut her toes off! Fixed, Simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I thought that might be the case Flash, hence wondering who within Fife or the surrounding area would be good to look at this. I imagine that it would be easier for the cobbler if both the boot and the foot that goes in it were together, not so easily achieved via mail order The boots are expensive and would hate to damage them by getting the wrong thing done. Take the boots, along with foot, to any decent independant repairer (preferably a member of the SOMSR) they will be able to sort the problem. It's not difficult to find a solution. Thanks Flash, one of the reasons for this post was to see if anybody could recommend a decent independent repairer. I will search under SOMSR members and see what i can find in the vicinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 so can anyone recommend a well regarded independent in the Fife area or nearby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 We have one active trade member registered in Fife \:D/ memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5879 send him a PM. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 so can anyone fix that chaps boots then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 what boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Find your nearest independent repairer, preferably a member of SOMSR. You shouldn't have any problems. Tel. 01205358456 for advice and your nearest member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Find your nearest independent repairer, preferably a member of SOMSR.You shouldn't have any problems. Tel. 01205358456 for advice and your nearest member. Thanks Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 that was a great post grrclark. the member I suggested you PM (i can't give their details because of data protection) is in the very area you requested, the MSA.SoMSR have no members listed in that area, I already checked. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have split this topic down & moved all the MSA chat to the trade section, sorry to grrclark but at least it shows passion exists in the trade! PM the member I suggested Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Good idea Lee and well done grrclark for the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowster Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 tell her not to wear them untill blister has compleatly healed up (no pun intended) and give them another go. footware thats too small or too big causes blisters and people keep putting them on whilst the blister is still there and each time making it worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 tell her not to wear them untill blister has compleatly healed up (no pun intended) and give them another go. footware thats too small or too big causes blisters and people keep putting them on whilst the blister is still there and each time making it worse That is probably the best bit of self help advice this customer has received. If the long heel measurement is too big, a simple pair of sock linings could solve the problem, too tight a simple stretch job. (could be many other causes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 hi how did you get on with getting the boots stretched? carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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