Mary Janes - how to fix them?

[Naama]

Hey!

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I just wasn't sure where to put this....

So my problem is; I have bought those really great Mary Janes, but after wearing them twice (yes, only twice ) the Strap got torne. Now I don't now how to mend them. Do you think it is possible to take them to a shoemaker? Will they do things like that? Will that cost much? Or do you think there is a way to do it on my own? Like sewing it back on or something?
I'm happy for any help!


Naama

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Housekeeping

Since I have no idea what Mary Janes are. I thought it best to move this to the PR.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

They are shoes...and since more -men- repair shoes then women...probably whey she was asking about shoe repair in Gen attire.


But we can leave it here and see what happens.

 

[KittyT]

First of all, if they were purchased new, take them back to the store with your receipt and demand a refund or an exchange. A cheap shoe store probably will say No, but a good shoe store should take care of it for you.

Otherwise, take them a cobbler/shoe repair place. They should be able to repair them for you or replace the straps. They should be able to give you a solid cost estimate up-front before you pay anything. Otherwise, walk out and take them to another repair shop.

 

[bigshoe]

Any repair shop will be able to fix them. I usually charge $5.00 if it is just restitching and not a rush job.
Tom

 

[Naama]

I was afraid to take them back to the store, because it took quite some time before I first took them out. (more then a few month....)

Ok, so I'll better take them to a repaire store, bevore I go and try to fix it myself thank you!




Naama

 

[KittyT]

I was afraid to take them back to the store, because it took quite some time before I first took them out. (more then a few month....)

Ok, so I'll better take them to a repaire store, bevore I go and try to fix it myself thank you!

I would still try to take them back to the store. At best, you'll get a replacement pair or your money back. At worst, they'll say No and that will be the end of it. Don't be scared to demand what you deserve as a paying customer.

 

[epr25]

I would go back to the store. I don;t care how long ago it was. Well maybe a couple years might be crazy. I have had several pairs of mary janes that have done the same thing. All were repaired by a cobbler so try there.

 

[Real Swell Gal]

I would still try to take them back to the store. At best, you'll get a replacement pair or your money back. At worst, they'll say No and that will be the end of it. Don't be scared to demand what you deserve as a paying customer.

Right on sister!

 

[KittyT]

Right on sister!

And if they refuse to make right by you, you tell them that they've lost a potential repeat customer and that you'll tell all your shoe-loving friends that this store sells poor quality merchandise. It's amazing what a store will do to keep its reputation.

Oh! And when you go in, don't bother with a salesperson. Ask straight off to speak to a manager.

 

[Naama]

Oh! And when you go in, don't bother with a salesperson. Ask straight off to speak to a manager.

Ah! Ok Right, I shouldn't be that shy! But sometimes I just can't help myself. But I will take them back to the store!




Naama