Have your ever coveted a pair of Sam Edelman Lorissa pumps? If you're anything like me, you've got three or four on your wish list but can't justify the $200-$300 price tag? Now you can make these awesome Spikey Pumps, for less than a fraction of the cost and you can use what ever shoe and spikes you want.
The spikes I used to create this look are called Screw Back Spikes and come in various sizes, colors & shapes. There are many internet sources to purchase them and I have provided links in the first step. I definitely recommend shopping around for different price points. Ebay seems to have some of the cheapest screwbacks, but they typically ship from Hong Kong, which can take a couple weeks to arrive.
If you've never used a power drill before, it's really no big deal. I recommended using an old shoe for practice first, before you start drilling holes in the heels you will use for this project.
I was able to create these shoes for less than $40 total, including shipping costs. (I already had the shoes).
Have fun!
The spikes I used to create this look are called Screw Back Spikes and come in various sizes, colors & shapes. There are many internet sources to purchase them and I have provided links in the first step. I definitely recommend shopping around for different price points. Ebay seems to have some of the cheapest screwbacks, but they typically ship from Hong Kong, which can take a couple weeks to arrive.
If you've never used a power drill before, it's really no big deal. I recommended using an old shoe for practice first, before you start drilling holes in the heels you will use for this project.
I was able to create these shoes for less than $40 total, including shipping costs. (I already had the shoes).
Have fun!
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Tools & Equipment :
Power Drill
Drill Bit- size depends on the screws you use
1'' Thin Tree Spike (2 bags)
1'' Cone Spike (2 bags)
3/8 '' Black Metal Punk Spikes 100 pk.
Screwdriver
Pair of heels
Power Drill
Drill Bit- size depends on the screws you use
1'' Thin Tree Spike (2 bags)
1'' Cone Spike (2 bags)
3/8 '' Black Metal Punk Spikes 100 pk.
Screwdriver
Pair of heels
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Wouldn't it make things more stable, if you drill into the heel and insert tiny bits of threaded bar instead of glueing screws?
Just thought I'd let you know I included you in my guide! I'm not sure if the pictures are showing up properly because my internet is a little weird, but hopefully I'll figure it out tomorrow :)
They have a great selection of shoes, clothes & accessories which are very reasonably priced.
I look forward to people not shoving into me at the bar any more haha :D
Really, we all do share your curiosity!
I know my ex gf would have loved these ..
AND those 'How to defend yourself in a parking garage instructor guys' might want to add your weapons...errrrr.... shoes! to their recommended arsenal of defensive devices!!
Nice job! you took a simple idea and ran with it, and THEN you shared it! bravo!
(Btw, the person who suggested your drilling technique was 'risky': i dont agree .. You did fine! You clearly are in command of your tools ;)
'Sugru', i believe, is the wrong material to protect feet from the screw-heads: better to have shoes SLIGHTLY larger (perhaps) and to hotglue a smooth fabric-like material to entirely cover the inside heel surface! .. INMHO , which, of course , is perfect ;)