Lining Repairs

A full replacement is often unnecessary when wear is confined to the heel area; a new backlining may be sufficient. More widespread deterioration or tears may require full relining. This involves taking the shoe or boot apart, removing the deteriorated lining and reassembling the footwear with a new lining, subject to assessment.

Send photos of your footwear and the damaged lining so we can assess the work and provide a quote. Localised backlining replacement, rebuilding heel support and full relining involve different work. Our listed lining services are for pairs; tell us if only one shoe needs attention so we can advise.

Yes. If both the backlining and internal heel structure have deteriorated, we can rebuild the heel stiffeners to restore shape and support, then replace the backlining with colour-matched genuine smooth leather or suede. We assess whether the damage affects the lining alone or the structure beneath it.

We can restitch worn or damaged interior stitching, subject to the condition of the surrounding material. An opened seam does not automatically require full relining. If the lining itself is torn or deteriorating, we assess whether replacing the affected area or the full lining is more suitable.

You can bring your shoes or boots to our Melbourne workshop for a consultation, or post them to us from anywhere in Australia. Send photos to our team to get started, showing the footwear overall and the damaged internal lining as clearly as possible.