How to Repair a High-Heeled Shoe

Repairing a high-heeled shoe can save you time and money. Not only will you not have to buy a new pair of shoes, you will not have to take the time to find that perfect pair. When the heel breaks off a shoe, it can be fixed and with proper care will look and perform like it did new. The cheapest way to repair your shoe is to reuse the original nails -- assuming you did not lose them when your shoe broke.

Things You'll Need

• Wood or shoe glue
• C-clamp
• Shoe nails
• Small hammer

Instructions

1. Clean off any excess glue or debris at the top of the shoe heel and along the sole of the shoe. A cleaner surface will allow for a better glue hold and longer use of your shoes.

2. Apply a thin layer of shoe or wood glue to the sole of the shoe and to the top of the shoe heel. Use your fingers to apply the glue more cleanly.

3. Attach the shoe heel to the sole of the shoe in the same place it was originally attached. Use a C-clamp to hold the heel in place while the glue dries. Consult the glue's directions for the length of time needed before your glue is dry.

4. Remove any liner inside the shoe. Access the sole of the shoe underneath the liner.

5. Apply a thin layer of glue to the shoe nail. The glue will help ensure a better hold for the nail. Insert the nail into the original hole in the sole of the shoe. Hammer the nail in until it is flush with the sole.

6. Insert one or two more glue-covered nails for extra hold. If the heel has a wide diameter, this will be an easy task. If not, you may only want to add one more nail.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your repair job before using the shoe to make sure that the heel is not loose.

• Glue can be a skin irritant, so thoroughly wash your hands.

References

• Odd Shoe Finder: How to Repair High-Heel Shoes at Home