timsch Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Hello everyone. I have a pair of new Thorogood Emperor boots I bought for a good price. They have a composite toe that I'd like to remove. I need a bit more room for my right foot toes. Assuming I can get the soles separated and into the area with the toe, what kind of adhesive is used to attach the toe to the leather and how should it be removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted January 8, 2022 Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 Feels like it’s probably much easier to trim your toes down Mike at Vauxhall and kobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsch Posted January 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2022 LOL. I wish I could. I have some problem in my right foot where if I have some side pressure on my toes, it gives as sensation like tendons binding and giving with every step, and it feels wierd enough that I can't seem to ever forget about it. Removing the composite toe will give me just that extra room, but yes, it looks like a PITA. Sucks having these great boots that never get worn though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 depends on the unit ,is it a moulded unit ,do you have a last to use ,its an easy enough job with the correct tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 4:50 PM, timsch said: Hello everyone. I have a pair of new Thorogood Emperor boots I bought for a good price. They have a composite toe that I'd like to remove. I need a bit more room for my right foot toes. Assuming I can get the soles separated and into the area with the toe, what kind of adhesive is used to attach the toe to the leather and how should it be removed? Are they not able to be stretched? Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 4 hours ago, kobblers said: Are they not able to be stretched? Rick. That would damage his toes even more. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 not if its the toe box rick or if they are steel toe caps ,judging by what he says it sounds as if the toe box has a steel or polymer toecap , that being the case the sole needs lifting upper peeled back to remove it then relasted kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 8 hours ago, elfman said: not if its the toe box rick or if they are steel toe caps ,judging by what he says it sounds as if the toe box has a steel or polymer toecap , that being the case the sole needs lifting upper peeled back to remove it then relasted Can be done, but wouldn't recommend a d.i.y.er attempting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 16 hours ago, Flash said: Can be done, but wouldn't recommend a d.i.y.er attempting it. yes it can be done but as you say not by a d.i.yer ,i have done a few for the hospitals its easy enough if you know what your doing but time consuming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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