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How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel

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    1. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel, How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel, How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Identify and assess the damage on the heel of your cowboy boot.

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    2. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Take a piece of sandpaper and sand down the inside of the broken heel.

      • This will allow the glue to adhere to a smooth surface.

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    3. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Apply a small amount of Shoe Goo to the paintbrush.

      • Use the paintbrush to apply the glue on the inside of the broken heel.

      • Shoe Goo contains strong chemicals that are unsafe to inhale in large quantities.

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    4. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Hold and apply pressure to the boot with your hands for at least 5 minutes.

      • Wait an additional 5 minutes for the glue to dry.

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    5. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Measure the length of each side of the heel with the leather strip.

      • Cut two pieces of leather using scissors corresponding to the measured length of the right and left side of the heel.

      • If the leather strips are too thick, cut the measured leather strips vertically in half for thinner strips.

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    6. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Apply glue to the leather strip with the paint brush.

      • Place the strip on one side of the boot along the heel.

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    7. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Apply glue to the other leather strip.

      • Place the strip onto the other side of the boot, so that both pieces meet at the back.

      • These leather strips will reinforce and protect your heel from detaching again in the future.

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    8. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 8, image 1 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 8, image 2 of 3 How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Rub the sponge on the mink oil for 30 seconds.

      • Apply the oil to the leather parts of the boot.

      • Mink oil waterproofs, restores, and protects the leather.

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    9. How to Reinforce a Cowboy Boot Heel: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Enjoy your newly fixed cowboy boot!

      • Let the glue dry for 24 hours until wearing it.

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