Please help me find a solution!

msowena

My wedding shoes are slingback. I got them in a size 7 1/2 and they fit perfect for the length of my feet, but the hole on the slingback that would make it the tightest fitting is still too loose. I didn't think making a new hole would be a big deal... but it just dosen't seem to puncture. I have tried using a tack and a nail and pushing it through with my hands... but to no avail. Anybody have any suggestion or have experience making the hole? Once I make it I clearly can't return the shoes so I just really don't want to mess it up on the most expensive pair of shoes I own. My FI suggested using a nail but hammering it through... he didn't understand why I would think that was a bad idea lol

I need to start breaking them in ASAP... I do terrible in heels!

eseney82

I used to do this on a belt all the time.  I used a tool that has sort of a drill bit on the end with a handle at top, that you just push up and down, which turns the drill bit piece back and forth, making a hole.  Wish I knew what this tool was called.

saraschilling88

http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-38392.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-glass-slipper/how-to-make-more-holes-in-shoes-straps-317032.html


These are forums that answered your question, there are many ideas, one is to go to a cobbler and have them do it for you. 

Good luck!!

dawnp917

I'm with Sara.  I would take it to a cobbler, I would be way to worried about ruining the shoes. 

mbatzlaff

You could also try using a small safety pin or the end of a paperclip to get it started. If the shoes are really expensive, I'd take them in to get it done.

msowena

Thanks for the idea ladies!! I can't afford to have somebody do it for me, but I'm gunna attempt to do it myself with some of the recommendations!

msowena

Orrrr maybe the cobbler as I am seeing it's $10 or less...usually under $5

delila3451

It may be worth it to call a cobbler and ask them the price - I'd say $5-$10 is definitely worth the money rather than ruining an expensive pair of shoes!