how to fix the back heel of a shoe

 

One way to fix the back heel of a shoe is to use a wooden coffee stir stick, which you can buy at Starbucks for a cheaper price. Using the edge of the stir stick, 

 

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push downward on the back heel until it pops back into place. The important thing about this fix is that you do not want to put too much pressure on it, 

 

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or else this could make it worse. Just run your fingers along the top and bottom of your shoe where it's supposed to be in order to feel if there are still any loose parts.

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There are many tutorials on the internet with various ways to fix the back heel of a shoe.

 

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One way is to use leather cement and carefully apply it to the back heel of your shoe. Another way is to use a leather hole punch and tap it around that area. A third option is using thin,

 

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 strong wire for an even more durable repair. You could also try applying liquid glue, then using a thick cloth or sponge to press down over top,

 but this will only work if you don't mind waiting for an adhesive bond that may not stay as long as other options such as leather cement or shoemaker's wax paste (which has been used for decades).

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So, which method should you choose? It all depends on the type of shoes you want to repair. The procedure to fix a back heel might differ depending on whether you're dealing with suede or leather shoes. In this case, we'll cover fixing suede so that you can figure out how to fix the back heel of a leather shoe your self.

 

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1. First of all, gather some common tools and materials needed for repairing/repairing:

a. leather cement or shoemaker's wax paste

b. leather hole punch and small file

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c. bright colored thread (preferably contrasting threads such as black or red) that will work as a guide to cut out the hole in the heel of your shoe.

d. thin strong wire (such as 1/16" piano wire) and needle-nose pliers with needle nose pliers' small flat blade – these tools are very important in allowing you to adjust the hole size.

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e. rubber gloves (to protect your hands from glue and to keep your hand steady during the repair process).

 

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f. a cloth/sponge to press on top of the back heel for more strength and durability. Note that this is especially useful if you're not using glue.

 

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g. optionally, a thin metal plate (such as copper or zinc) that can be used as ground because metal plates can be heated up with a propane torch, which can be very useful in preparing the hole punching process.

 

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2. After gathering these materials, you need to find an area of your shoe that is not noticeable and looks the same color as rest of the shoe or at least blends well with it at first sight. 

 

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This is usually on either the side panel or underneath part of your shoes.

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