How to Repair a Heel

When it comes to broken heels on shoes you can usually fix them at home and avoid costly shoe shops.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• shoe glue
• shoe nails
• tack hammer

1. cover heel in shoe glue

2. align heel to sole and press firmly

3. wipe off excess glue

4. coat original nails with glue and carefully reinsert them into original holes

5. hammer in a few additional nails for support

6. allow shoe to dry and test durability

7. if it seems loose simply tap in a few more nails

8. repeat last step until heel is sturdy

9. pop on your shoes and go

Tips & Warnings

• when nailing do it from inside shoe above heel
• you can never use too much glue
• make sure shoe is completely sturdy before wearing it out so that you avoid injury