Heel Tip Replacement
Stephanie Shipman and 3 other contributors
Last updated on Oct 2, 2023
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Are your heel tips worn down or missing? Walking on metal tips, or uneven worn down rubber tips can be extremely frustrating. With extensive wear, heel tips will naturally deteriorate. It is recommended that they are replaced before the inner tip begins to protrude. This is also important because having an unstable heel can lead to balancing issues.
If you or someone you know have worn down or missing heel tips, you can use this guide to learn how to simply replace your old heel tips with new tips. Why pay a shoe repair shop to replace heel tips, when you can do it yourself and save time and money.
What you need
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Wedge a dull picket knife or jimmy between the top of the heel tip to help loosen and separate the tip.
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Carefully remove the heel tip with the pliers by twisting and pulling it out. Most can be turned counter clockwise to remove. Be careful not to pull only the rubber off.
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Gently tap the new tip in with the hammer. Careful not to damage the shoes material.
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