Jan 4, 2011

D.I.Y. Make your shoe like new!

Materials: Plastic flip-flop with a detached strap, sewing needle, thick thread, hot coals


Step 1: Place the end of the strap in the hot coals for a little bit.

Step 2: Thread the sewing needle and knot the end of the thread.

Step 3: Use the sewing needle to poke a hole in the strap and also in the sole of the flip flop in the place where the strap has detached from.

Step 4: Bring the needle and thread through the holes a few more times so the strap and the sole are securely fastened together.

Step 5: Break the excess thread off with your teeth.

Step 6: Try on your shoe--it's just like new!


There is also a method of repairing plastic shoes that are not flip flops that involves melting on bits from other, presumably beyond repair, plastic shoes. I have only witnessed the final result, however, so I cannot provide the steps for you to do this type of repair by yourself. Sorry.

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