DIY shoe repair. Make new heels for shoes. Cheap. Easy.

In this DIY shoe repair video, I made two new heels for a pair of patent leather shoes I bought second hand from my local thrift store for $3. They were cheap because one of the heels was broken. It actually completely fell off when I got it home. I knew I had to fix them anyway but this definitely changed the complexity of the job.
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First had to remove the remaining heel. I did this by using a knife to separate it from the shoe and prise it off.
Now, I’m an avid recycler and repurposer so my challenge was to find something in my workshop that I could use to make two new heels. It took me a while but then it came to me… a heavy duty plastic pot plant.
I cut out a section of the pot and, using the good heel, used it as my template for the two new heels.
I used the good heel as the template for the two new heels. I then sanded them down as close as possible.
I used contact glue because there wasn’t much for the new heels to adhere to. Typically shoe heels are held in place by glued in spikes. You can see that here. Anyway, my plastic plant concept worked!
I was worried the plastic would be a bit slippery so stuck on some felt buttons I had lying around. These will probably wear off and I’ll have to come up with a better, long term solution.
And here they are finished. Once the glue had set overnight, I gave them a good clean and polish and they’re like new.
I even wore them to work today!
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See you next time,
BEX.
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Second Life Upcycling is about altering and upcycling clothes to give them a second life, inspiring people to recycle, repurpose, refashion, reuse, and rethink. On this channel, you'll find easy, quick, and simple step-by-step clothes upcycling tips and easy sewing tutorials. I have been thrifting, second-hand shopping, and sewing for 30+ years. I started thrifting in the 1980s. My passion is following an ethical style when it comes to my clothing choices and living an environmentally friendly life. I rarely buy new clothes (or anything new for that matter), instead shopping second hand at shops, Goodwill, Vinnies, Salvos and flea markets.
Why caring for our clothes, shoes and bags is important because:
• ensures clothes last longer
• keeps them looking great (and you too)
• ensures they keep functioning as they should over time
• reduces waste, keeping clothes out of landfill
• saves money, reducing the need to buy more clothes
• discourages fast fashion - one of the biggest global polluters

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I replaced the heels on a favourite pair of shoes after watching your video. I cut mine from the thick plastic base from a shopping bag. It was textured so I thought it would grip well. Some super glue and ten minutes work and my shoes are fit to wear again! Thank you ☺️