Cobyst Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Hello. After noticing holes in the right shoe's heel cup I decided to take it to a cobbler. He told me that both shoes will need to be patched to provide uniform comfort and to prevent wearout of second shoe. So I agreed and here are photos: https://postimg.cc/gallery/jxtHsDV On my run I felt as if top edges are digging into my heels. The day later I noticed 1 blister on my right heel and 3 cm below a less pronounced irritated spot. On my left heel on the same level there was just a small wound. One question I have is whether I can DIY here something without going back to cobbler because I would rather DIY if possibility exists that cobbler will make things worse. Maybe I could somehow soften the edges and to apply blister patch 3cm below on the right shoe to prevent friction of that spot? I actually saw adhesive foam patches for heel lining online like these below but thought the heel lining was too wornout for them to cover and stay there with no issue: Another question is was cobbler supposed to use softer leather than the one he ended up using? I am don't like to be that guy who schools professionals to be frank. Here's a photo of someone's shoes who repaired them with soft leather for example: https://www.blister-prevention.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/leather-heel-wearing-hole-800.jpg The leather that was used in my shoes seems rigid. Maybe I should have looked for a cobbler specializing in sports shoes and not just general shoes (assuming there are such)? His machinery looks like from older times and modern running shoes require modern means. He actually showed me one of running shoes he patched before that. All else I think the shoes are fine. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Your back-lining job looks pretty poor quality to be fair, badly executed and with missed stitches. Your image below is more how the job should look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobyst Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 What can be done with slightly leaning forward top edges to prevent them from digging into heels? There's 2mm gap between them and back-lining. Maybe put a glue in-between and press them backward to stay that way? I heard about quick and firm method where surfaces to be glued have baking soda powder applied and Super-Glue is used to bond them together. Don't want to screw it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Cobyst said: baking soda powder applied and Super-Glue Definitely not, as this dries rigid and would cause more pain. Have you approached the repairer about your concerns with the repair? Cobyst and kobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobyst Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Auto Key Wizard said: Have you approached the repairer about your concerns with the repair? I will on Sunday. Without baking soda does Super-Glue still dry rigid? Not sure why cobbler used rigid leather patches. These are not general shoes after all. Last time I asked him to repair one sports shoe he used pliable leather. While I am waiting I thought about these foam pads ranging from 3mm - 5mm thickness: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da miller Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 i hate this would like to post them to me and i will fix them foc and send them back foc most on this site are craftsmen let us show you it can be done exp121260, Flash and Deanzke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobyst Posted December 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 @da miller Except poor quality work what else has he done wrong? Is leather supposed to be stiff or soft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 soft every time ,plus he should have turned it if possable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da miller Posted December 2, 2022 Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 failed to pack the lining out first so there is to much depth at the heel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 On 12/1/2022 at 8:35 AM, Cobyst said: what else has he done wrong? Every part of the repair is incorrect Just mail the job to Miller or ... Details removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Heel grip to fill the gap inbetween your heel and the back of the shoe. Auto Key Wizard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Bren said: Heel grip to fill the gap That is not really the solution to a supposedly professional repair job! kobblers and Bren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Auto Key Wizard said: That is not really the solution to a supposedly professional repair job! Don't see why not? Unless he takes them back and gets them re-done properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Example: Problem: After heel repair, one heel block is lower than the other, Solution: Pack out the heel seat on the lower one. That's not how it's done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Auto Key Wizard said: Example: Problem: After heel repair, one heel block is lower than the other, Solution: Pack out the heel seat on the lower one. That's not how it's done!! Totally different scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 Different scenario yes, but it still illustrates that there should not be any requirement to modify or adapt a professional repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 14, 2022 Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Auto Key Wizard said: Different scenario yes, but it still illustrates that there should not be any requirement to modify or adapt a professional repair. Yes,i know, but the op specifically states he does not want to go back to the person that did his repair so what is he to do? Bin the trainers, pay again for another repairer to have a go or whack 3 quids worth of heel grip in that may just solve his problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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