Heels Have You Down Instead of Up?!

Repair Them, Instead of Replace!

High heels: We love them, and wear them, and wear them down, to the ground! Especially walking around as much as we do in this city (or for my long distance beautifiers, walking around anywhere!)...

Depending on the quality of the shoe, a major problem I've had in the past is the tip of the heel wearing off. And there's nothing more irritating than the sound of the metal nail from the heel rubbing against pavement. Instead of a click-clack you are a click-shriek! Eeek!

What should you do if your favorite pair of high heels is starting to wear out? I take them to my favorite shoe repair shop(s). That way, I'm spending between $10-12 and can still keep my favorite pumps, rather than spending $75 on a new pair! They'll shine them up with mink oil (depending on the material), and have them ready to go within 24-48 hours! The best thing is, you'll feel like you have a new pair of shoes, and have some extra $$ in your wallet to go out and show them off!

Here are my favorite spots around town to get my heels fixed (and thanks to my DC girlfriends on their insight to your favorite DC location!):

Best Foot Forward (Pentagon Row)
1301 South Joyce Street 
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-413-0444
(*TIP - there is free 1 hour metered parking right out front, but I would avoid going during rush hour times--you may literally have to fight for a spot! You could also park in the Harris Teeter Pentagon City lot, and walk over to this store from there.)
Website: http://www.bffshoerepair.com/

Simone's Shoe & Luggage Repair
1309 Old Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 703-893-8782

Cobbler's Bench Shoe Repair
Multiple Locations in the DC Metro Area (Great for those of you working downtown/or without a vehicle!)
1801 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-789-4141
Website (please visit for many other additional locations): http://www.cobblersbenchshoerepair.com/locations.asp

If you're not in the DC area, search online for a local shoe repair shop! They are often combined with a dry cleaner/alterations shop.

Have fun strutting your stuff in your recycled heels, ladies!