Stretching and Alterations

We can slightly stretch leather or suede boot calves, including boots with zips, but not those with elastic panels. The boots must already fit and feel only slightly tight. For more room, we can assess adding leather panels, zips or small triangular elastic gussets. Boot calf alterations require an in-store consultation.

We can shorten or extend ankle straps and reposition buckles; multiple in-store fittings may be needed. For deteriorated straps, we custom-make a replacement pair using colour-matched leather, following the original edging and stitching. We can also add individual strap holes, although our hand-crafted holes may not look identical to machine-made originals.

We replace shoe elastics and Velcro in pairs for functional and visual symmetry. For knee-high boot elastic gusset replacement, we replace all four gussets, matching colour and style as closely as possible. Construction and access affect the work required. We can also replace Velcro with press studs at an additional charge.

We offer targeted bunion stretching to ease pressure in a specific area, with an in-store fitting required. For new shoes that rub excessively at the back, we can manually soften the heel reinforcement. These address different fit issues, so we assess the shoes and where they cause discomfort before recommending the work.

Send photos and describe where your shoes or boots feel tight to start a quote. Alteration costs depend on design, construction and access to the area being changed. Photos cannot replace required fittings: boot calf alterations and bunion stretching need an in-store visit, while ankle strap work may need multiple fittings.