But some of the reviews said the back strap was too big and that right there would just do me no good. On the same page I saw how most of them said they fell apart at the overlapping part of the strap (this is because they were glued and can come apart quite easily). I also saw another person's comment on how she fixed her with some sewing supplies. While I don't have time to go to the store, get the supplies, and figure out what the heck she did on my own it did give me another idea.... I just so happen to have an overwhelming large supply of brads at the moment.
So I got my shoes and sure enough one was definitely too long on the back and the other could use a bit of help. So I took out the rivets that were already installed and peeled apart very slowly where the bits of strap overlapped.
Sorry for the fuzziness in that one (Note to self: Use Macro setting even when late night blogging!). See where it overlaps? Next, I placed my feet in them and wrapped the piece around the back to where I wanted them to fit. I marked the spot with a fine tipped marker so I would be able to remember where I wanted them. I then used just the tip of my Exacto knife to make a slice for a big brad to go through the first main whole and a small hole for a mini brad at the second hole. Yet another note: Make sure to slice vertically and not too far so that the brads can lay horizontally with the strap instead of peeking out above or below. Next, you can apply some sort of glue, I used a low temp glue gun, but I'm sure an E6000 or something that can withstand getting wet would be great as well. Place the big brad and little brad in each shoe and.... voila!
See the stinking brad sticking over the top? Ah well, my feetsies shall be most happy! (I hope). After you are finished placing the brads in you can seal them with a clear nail polish or find a matching polish (which I will do today) and they should look good as new!
Casey
