Has anyone successfully cut 1/4 of an inch (or more) off the heels of their shoes? Or unsuccessfully for that matter?
EvenEdan
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Has anyone successfully cut 1/4 of an inch (or more) off the heels of their shoes? Or unsuccessfully for that matter?
My wedding shoes were really expensive and I absolutely love them, but I wish the heels were a little lower. I really want to have a 1/4 an inch cut off the heel, but I am terrified to mess up the shoes. If I do, I'm sure as hell not replacing them! Anyone have any experience with this?
jrl0223
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Re: Has anyone successfully cut 1/4 of an inch (or more) off the heels of their shoes? Or unsuccessfully for that matter?
I dont have them back yet, but I bought my shoes at Pamela's in Merrick. At the same time they're being dyed, the shoe maker is taking a 1/2 inch off the heel. I would imagine that any shoe maker could do this.
CubanBride
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Re: Has anyone successfully cut 1/4 of an inch (or more) off the heels of their shoes? Or unsuccessfully for that matter?
Yes, a few times.
My wedding shoes are 1 1/2 inches and are being cut to 3/4. Depending on the heel type you can take up to 1 inch off.
randella
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I have done this to an expensive pair of shoes that I got to wear to my brother's wedding. They fit, and it was not weird.. Although my feet still really killed- and I ended up wearing sparkly flip flops with my BM dress.
That could have just been the shoes, or that they were still too high for me. Other than that- I think it would have been ok.
EvenEdan
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Thanks everyone! I am concerned that by hacking off a part of the heel the shoe is not going be angled right anymore, like I'm picturing my toes to point up in the air. You know what I mean? Did this happen even the slightest bit?
eroxgirl
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I did that once but on a pair of cheapie platform sandals (back before I wouldn't be caught dead in platforms). I wanted the shoemaker to take off more (they were like 5 inches high! what do I need with 5 inch shoes?) but he wouldn't because he said it would damage the shoe. I'd check it out w/ a shoemaker because they'll be able to tell you whether or not it can be done.
ETA, yes that happened a bit - they angled upwards but it was minor and they didn't have pointy toes, so that might make a difference.
EvenEdan
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Posted by eroxgirl
I did that once but on a pair of cheapie platform sandals (back before I wouldn't be caught dead in platforms).
Fess up, it was two weeks ago wasn't it!
LImom
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I'm sorry I can't encourage you with this, but my husband has been in the shoe business all his life and he has never let me cut part of a heel off. I've heard it said you can remove an amount equal to the size of the lift without altering the pitch of the shoe, but he refuses to let me or his customers take shoes if we even hint at attempting it. If I were in your position, though, I would take an old pair of shoes I didn't care about much, with a similar look, and experiment. Then you'll know for yourself. Keep us posted. Good luck.
EvenEdan
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Posted by LImom
I'm sorry I can't encourage you with this, but my husband has been in the shoe business all his life and he has never let me cut part of a heel off. I've heard it said you can remove an amount equal to the size of the lift without altering the pitch of the shoe, but he refuses to let me or his customers take shoes if we even hint at attempting it. If I were in your position, though, I would take an old pair of shoes I didn't care about much, with a similar look, and experiment. Then you'll know for yourself. Keep us posted. Good luck.
Thanks LImom, I just saw your reply. Great idea! I think I will take an old pair of shoes in first and see what happens. If it goes well, I know it's safe for the good shoes.
