SoleHeeled offers convenient and affordable Manolo Blahnik shoe repairs by Australia’s best craftsmen, with free shipping to your door. This case study outlines how we recently repaired a customer’s Manolo Blahnik shoes.
The shoes
These Manolo Blahnik shoes were in great condition, but the leather soles were unprotected and visibly worn. When the customer reached out to us for a free diagnosis/quote, we offered to repair the leather soles and install sole protectors, to extend the life of the shoes.
Protective soles installation
We began by sanding the surface of the leather soles, to smooth the leather and create a slight depression into which the protective soles could sit. This ensures the rubber sits flush with the rest of the soles, rather than sitting on top, where it would affect the profile and aesthetic of the shoes.
We then used a strong adhesive to install a pair of premium protective soles made by Casali in Italy. These are a popular choice for premium footwear, because they are available in a range of colours and finishes — in this case we used nude rubber with a smooth finish, that blended in better with the original soles. Once the protective soles were secure, we carefully sanded around the edges to remove the excess rubber and create a smooth edge, and painted the edges black (as they were originally on the leather soles).
Have a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes needing repair or restoration?
Our experienced craftsmen have been trusted by not only generations of Australians but also local and international brands (including NET-A-PORTER and Gucci) with the repair and restoration of luxury designer shoes since 1955. If you have a beloved pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes in need of repair or restoration, ask us for a free diagnosis/quote by completing our online order form — where you can upload photos of the shoes and let us know exactly what you would like done to it, or let us advise you on what the shoes need based on the photos.
SoleHeeled serves all of Australia through its free 2-way shipping service:
Order online: Answer a few questions to get an instant quote and complete your order.
Send your shoes: Drop your shoes off at a local post office for free packaging and shipping to us.
We repair: A team of experienced craftsmen will carefully repair your shoes.
We return: We'll deliver your repaired shoes to you, wherever you are in Australia.
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