Has anyone dyed shoes?

runner7785

I'm looking for dark red heels (open toed) to wear for my wedding and can't find anything I like in my size ANYWHERE. I've heard that dying shoes is risky because if it rains or your feet sweat, the dye can run. Does anyone have any experience?

KappaUCF20

The dye won't run if you treat the shoes with a waterproof spray which you can buy for a couple bucks at any shoe store (Walmart probably has it too).  I didn't have any problems with my dyeables, and I didn't even waterproof them.

vervaarsje

I dyed my shoes myself. (fuchsia pink) it was super easy, and I didn't get any stains when I wore them around the house for a couple of hours. I will however spray them a couple of days before the wedding to make them waterproof

cqbride

If you dye your own, don't immerse them- use a swab or better yet a preval to apply the color. There's a brand available online called Evangeline Slipper Dye that is shoe-specific and will work better than Rit.

ib4eplz

I dyed mine.  I am going to spray the waterproof stuff on them too.  I did a little test strip and it worked out well when I sprayed it with water.  And then, more than likely if it does happen, I will just take the shoes off because my feet will be hurting anyways. Best of luck!!