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Shoe Repair Question (Captoe Splitting)

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vilinx

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Hello,

A few months ago I purchased a great pair of Church's Consuls from eBay (used, of course). After a few months of heavy-ish use (they are/were my favorite pair), the outer leather ripped at the seam of the captoe. To illustrate:

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I can see that the leather itself has separated, allowing me to see the liner of the inside when I exacerbate the tear. Is there anything that can be done about this, or should I begin a quest for a new pair?

Thanks
 
MarcellHUN

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Not an easy problem.. Reparation can be done, but I don't think that you will be satisfied with the result.
 
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That will teach you to buy (and wear) second hand shoes. Throw them away, they cannot be repaired satisfactorily.

In future buy new ones.
 
SpallaCamiccia

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Originally Posted by GBR
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That will teach you to buy (and wear) second hand shoes. Throw them away, they cannot be repaired satisfactorily.

In future buy new ones.

Honestly , I never seen before used shoes until I registered on this forum.

Those have already the shape of the prior feet , to not speaking about hygiene issues.

Why do you buy used shoes, for economy ?
 

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