Rescuing old sandals

From the very beginning, it should be noted: this method is suitable for shoes in almost “throwaway” condition; as a result, they will not become “as good as new.” However, sometimes there are situations when you urgently need to “reanimate” shoes collecting dust in the closet.



So, we need glue (I used “Dragon”, it hardens quickly and is universal, but any shoe glue will do), as well as some thin “better than lining” fabric of a suitable color.

First you need to clean the sandals, paying special attention to those areas where you plan to make “patches”. In our case, we needed to glue the heel; to do this, coat the loose strip with glue and press it tightly. To get rid of trapped air and excess glue, run your finger several times, then fix the strip by tightly tying the heel with thread. Leave until the glue dries.



Now it's time for the patches. Shapes are cut out of the prepared fabric, repeating the shape of the heel (don’t forget about the grooves), and applied to a surface greased with glue. Speed ​​is very important, since everything hardens quickly: you need to have time to smooth out the folds and place the “patches” correctly. The tissue that extends beyond the edge is removed using a blade.



So, the sandals now look quite decent and are suitable for a single outing, for example, a costume party.