Bren Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Got 2 pairs in with a heel i've never seen before. Took PU top of to be confronted with what looks like the tube protruding about 1/2cm out of the bottom of the heel plastic. In the middle of the 'tube' it looks like solid plastic. Given the fact that the shoes are £800 notes and the customer is a very fussy type i tentatively drilled into the 'tube' but it was rock hard so i've left them alone. The customer says she sent them to Choo's last time and they took 3 months. Anyone seen this type of stiletto before ? Will try and post some pics later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Does what has remained after taking the top off look like it has little holes on the side with the plastic coming out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I find they're all like that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 instead of a solid pin these are hollow they shear off as soon as you look at them, rather you than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Does what has remained after taking the top off look like it has little holes on the side with the plastic coming out? Yes it does. 4 little dents that look like they need a spanner to turn them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I find they're all like that.. I do a lot of Choos and these are the first i've seen of this type. Usually a standard construction with .95 pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Just pull it out and fit the heels she supplied. If she hasn't got her own, ask her to get some from the manufacturer. Charge her full price to fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Did you get a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Just pull it out and fit the heels she supplied. If she hasn't got her own, ask her to get some from the manufacturer. Charge her full price to fit them. Have you done a pair of these before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Did you get a picture? Will do it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I've done them a few times. Looked unusual first time, but now I just get on with them like any other shoe. But I only do them if they supply the tips. The attaching pins are a little different to normal. I'm sure you could probably use normal heels but I've not fancied taking the risk yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 To get those out you will have to pull the pin very hard while very lightly rocking a twist side to side. Don't use cutters or knipers like normal stilettos. You'll have to use a normal pair of pliers or clamp it in a vice. The top part of pin where the plastic comes out that you'll grip is very strong whereas the pin is hollow and extremely easy to break. Tip - Remove like normal but apply twist as little as possible. Stay vertical only. and don't try and slide your tool under the pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 To get those out you will have to pull the pin very hard while very lightly rocking a twist side to side. Don't use cutters or knipers like normal stilettos. You'll have to use a normal pair of pliers or clamp it in a vice. The top part of pin where the plastic comes out that you'll grip is very strong whereas the pin is hollow and extremely easy to break. Tip - Remove like normal but apply twist as little as possible. Stay vertical only. and don't try and slide your tool under the pin. Cheers matthew. Much apprediated. Will give it a go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I've done them a few times. Looked unusual first time, but now I just get on with them like any other shoe. But I only do them if they supply the tips. The attaching pins are a little different to normal. I'm sure you could probably use normal heels but I've not fancied taking the risk yet Sorted now. Used mole grips to get pin out and used .115 pu.s no probs. Needed pin shortening slightly but fit a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 WOOHOO.. All done now and 20 quid a pair with one very happy punter. B7g thanks to all for the help. Mike at Vauxhall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I always charge normal re-heel price for these (£8.20), but do think I should charge more, although whatever you charge it's not going to be enough for a £400ish pair of shoes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I always charge normal re-heel price for these (£8.20), but do think I should charge more, although whatever you charge it's not going to be enough for a £400ish pair of shoes!! I charge double my normal price and the punters dont bat an eyelid. In fact most of em like being charged extra, makes em feel special.. ironplanet uk900 and completelocks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I do them at £10.95 from £9.95. (I'll do stilettos for £8.95 a pair if the customers got a couple pairs plus of cheap shoes) and still with the Choos and LV's I often get the reply 'WHAT just for tips?' 'yes madam just for the heels' my thinking and her knowing that I dare her to take them elsewhere to mess them up, she leaves them. It would be great if we could charge £20. I'm sure half the women (bimbos) would pay. The other half will want to kill you with them and you'll be in disrepute. We find we don't do nowhere near as many stilettos as the past though. Depends where you are I suppose. Most women buy the shoes from Newlook or Primark and then throw them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Doesn't bother me if they are £500 or £9.99 primark specials I charge the same price and use the same care and attention. kobblers and grahamparker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 WOOHOO.. All done now and 20 quid a pair with one very happy punter. B7g thanks to all for the help. Good for you. If you charged a price and the customer's happy, the price is right ( for the two of you). I'm a firm believer in charging more for higher value watches and shoes. keithm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Good for you. If you charged a price and the customer's happy, the price is right ( for the two of you). I'm a firm believer in charging more for higher value watches and shoes. When she came in with her fancy handbag swinging, her hair in curlers and her iphone clamped to her ear she told me straight away, 'I can't get these done anywhere, i sent them off to jc and they took 3 months.' i thought right, i'll charge extra for my skill and service she can't get anywhere else locally. I think it's a fair trade-off, and i'm just off out now to deliver them (for free). Her other 3 pairs of normal shoes cost £15 cos i've got an offer on. kobblers, Mike at Vauxhall and keithm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 When she came in with her fancy handbag swinging, her hair in curlers and her iphone clamped to her ear she told me straight away, 'I can't get these done Customers talking on their phones while discussing a job. Definitely charge extra, it is must be one of my personal top five pet hates. I'm looking at charging an extra 50p everytime a customer does it to me. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Rich descrimination..... it will be a crime in 5 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Customers talking on their phones while discussing a job. Definitely charge extra, it is must be one of my personal top five pet hates. I'm looking at charging an extra 50p everytime a customer does it to me. Some of the café's near to me have signs on the counter stating that customers on a phone won't be served. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Got 2 pairs in with a heel i've never seen before. Took PU top of to be confronted with what looks like the tube protruding about 1/2cm out of the bottom of the heel plastic. In the middle of the 'tube' it looks like solid plastic. Given the fact that the shoes are £800 notes and the customer is a very fussy type i tentatively drilled into the 'tube' but it was rock hard so i've left them alone. The customer says she sent them to Choo's last time and they took 3 months. Anyone seen this type of stiletto before ? Will try and post some pics later. I notice these type of top pieces are now available from t colledge and son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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