Izzzy_me Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have a pair of PVC boots with perspex heels, and the body of the boot is coming away from the heel. I have taken them to my local cobblers but he said he can't fix it. Would any of you have a suggestion, or know of someone in the Southend/Westcliff/Rayleigh area or close by that can fix these? I don't mind paying a reasonable as they were expensive to buy and are my favourites I can post a picture if that helps Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Post a pic please so we can see the required repair. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I can fix them mail order, but its still a good idea to post a picture, as there could be a couple of things thats happened to get the same description you've given. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessG29 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi there, I also have boots with a perspex heel. The bottom of one of the heels has fallen off. I’ve taken them to two repair shops, who both said that the only way to fix them was to glue on a new base to the heel and drill into it with screws. The screws would be visible and might cause the heel to shatter. The manufacturer can’t offer repair etc. only a refund for the sale price as I have no receipt. Thanks, Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessG29 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 This is an image of the heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Not sure why 3 images of the same view have been uploaded! The rear and bottom elevation would be useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessG29 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi, please see alt angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Easy enough to do, no screws or nails needed, but purely by design run the risk of this happening again, that’s the price of fashion! find a different repairer. I could do them mail order but they aren’t that expensive in the first place so with postage both ways it probably wouldn’t be economical. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessG29 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi Lee, Thanks for your reply. How much would you charge? They were £100 and favourite shoes so I’m willing to pay for repair! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exp121260 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I have done one like this one in the past. Normal shoe repair glue with Black/Beige Rubber heels and it will stick OK. NO nails and screws as the clear Heel base will break into pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessG29 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, exp121260 said: I have done one like this one in the past. Normal shoe repair glue with Black/Beige Rubber heels and it will stick OK. NO nails and screws as the clear Heel base will break into pieces. Hi there, Is it possible to get a quote? Would be happy to post (or am London based) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exp121260 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I believe Lee based closer to you or there are many London area repairers on here who can help. I am based around Midlands, If none of the guys down south can help message me I should be able to repair it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessG29 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, exp121260 said: I believe Lee based closer to you or there are many London area repairers on here who can help. I am based around Midlands, If none of the guys down south can help message me I should be able to repair it for you. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 You can bring them to us in London if you like. Mathews Shoe Repairers 35 Balham Hill hibsjo(SCO) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 16 hours ago, JessG29 said: Hi Lee, Thanks for your reply. How much would you charge? They were £100 and favourite shoes so I’m willing to pay for repair! Thanks. Message sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 If you take them to your local Timpsons branch, who are the market leaders in our industry and have recently been given the Queens Award for services given to it, they have special staples that are designed to go into the holes . Auto Key Wizard, grahamparker, Patsy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 And the top-piece will fall off quicker than the original did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Mike at Vauxhall, Bren and Youngcobbler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hibsjo(SCO) Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Whats the glue used on this job not seen it before flexible? carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Super glue. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I don’t know why it’s been labelled “super glue” in this industry. It’s nothing like “super glue” IMO. It is it’s own product PC50 and I used PC790 activator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Lee said: I don’t know why it’s been labelled “super glue” in this industry. It’s nothing like “super glue” IMO. It is it’s own product PC50 and I used PC790 activator. It's probably because it's a cyanoacrylate adhesive which is usually marketed as a Superglue. Done a quick google on your product and it looks pretty good; especially as it has some minimal gap-filling properties, which is always handy. http://www.gluesdirect.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=55_56&products_id=154 Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 whats the process Lee? dont use any of these "super" glues now carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, hibsjo(SCO) said: whats the process Lee? dont use any of these "super" glues now carry on! Why? I also use Gorilla Glue expanding adhesive on certain jobs............ Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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