Sounds a lot more interesting than it really is. I fixed up a pair of boots.
I really like these but they are el-cheapo boots that have seen better days.
I wanted to wear them without looking like I’d just pulled them from some random dumpster, so I got out my leather samples and found one that looked okay with the existing pleather. Then I got to work. More photos of the finished product:
Thanks for looking!
Oh, wow! Great save! And of course, the bonus is that they look even more stylish than they did before, too.
Lol! Thanks!
Nice save!
I think this idea would also work for some boring booties…I mean the charms in the back with the contrasting leather piece…love it!
Wow wow WOW! What an amazing save! You totally gave this booties an upgrade!
Thank you, ladies!
I stitched the charms down. I didn’t want them getting caught on things or flopping around.
Great save! I really like the charm and choice of leather. I have tried to similar things to various shoes/boots with less than stellar results. The problem, for me, is where the leather needs to flex. I just couldn’t get the leather to stick. Do you have any pointers? Thanks, Donna
Most definitely! lol we have charms for our bags, our keychains, our windows…now booties! lol
I used E6000. This is a bit of an experiment for me, so we’ll see if it sticks. It’s flexible glue so my fingers are crossed….
Hope you’ll post updates! I might not have discovered the wonders of E6000 when I did my mine, so I will try again.
Awesome save and upgrade! They’re even cuter now.
Thanks, guys!
So fun!! Cute save.
Thank you!
Smart way to cover that crack in your bootie 
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I have at least one pair of comfortable boots that I stopped wearing because the pleather was cracking. I’m going to have to look through my supplies and see what I can do. You did a great job of taking something worn and not only giving it new life, but giving it a new bit of style!
Thank you!!
I never would have thought about refinishing them. Glad you could save a beloved pair of boots!
These are great. I especially love the back with the little key charms added. So fun!
So cute! You did excellent with the leather.
The closest I’ve come to fixing up some booties was the bottom edge was tearing up a bit so I used a brown Sharpie and it’s hardly noticeable. 
