Repair the heels of your boots with the Repair Bonus
Your boots take you through the seasons, but wear and tear on their heels and toe caps can quickly alter their comfort and aesthetic appeal. Rather than leaving them aside or replacing them, repairing these key components is a durable and cost-effective solution. At Tilli, our shoemakers specialize in repairing boot heels and changing toe puffs, guaranteeing solid, aesthetic, long-lasting results. What's more, these repairs are eligible for the Repair Bonus, giving you a financial advantage for taking care of your shoes. For example, changing the toe cap on your boots can be reduced from €24 to €17 with this aid, allowing you to care for your shoes on a budget.
Why repair the heels and toes of your boots?
Heels and heel caps (the part of the heel in direct contact with the ground) are the first parts of boots to wear out. Heel wear can cause loss of stability, unbalanced walking and even damage to other parts of the boot. As for the heel caps, they are essential to protect the heel and ensure a good grip on the ground.
Here's why repair is essential:
- Extend the life of your boots: Simply by replacing the toecaps or repairing the heel, you avoid having to buy a new pair of boots, while extending the life of the ones you love.
- Preserve your comfort: A worn or unbalanced heel can quickly make your boots uncomfortable. Repair restores your boots to their original comfort.
- An eco-responsible gesture: Rather than throwing away your worn boots, opting for repair is part of a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach, aligned with Tilli's philosophy and the Join The Cycle movement.
The repair process for Tilli heels and hell caps
Diagnosis and wear assessment
Our shoemakers start by assessing the condition of your boots' heels and hell caps. Depending on the degree of wear, they determine whether a simple replacement of the heel cap is sufficient, or whether a full heel repair is required.
Toecap replacement
Heel caps are usually made of rubber or other wear-resistant materials. When this part becomes damaged, it is replaced by a new toe cap, adapted to the height and design of your boots. This replacement is carried out with the utmost precision, so that your boots retain their original appearance and once again offer good grip on the ground. Thanks to the Repair Bonus, the cost of a new toe cap can be reduced from €24 to €17, a significant saving for budget-conscious boot care.
Heel repair or replacement.
If the boot's heel is too worn or damaged, our makers will carry out a full heel repair or replacement. This usually involves removing the old heel and replacing it with a new one, matching the style and structure of the boot. Leather, wood or rubber heels can all be restored or replaced with identical models to maintain the boot's original style.
Finishings and reinforcement
Once the heel or toe cap has been replaced, careful finishing is applied to ensure that the boot's visual appearance is impeccable. Where necessary, our makers also apply heel reinforcement to ensure optimum durability.
Eligibility for the Repair Bonus
In addition to the handcrafted quality offered by Tilli, you can benefit from the Repair Bonus, a government-backed scheme to encourage repair rather than replacement. Changing the toe cap on your boots, for example, costs just €17 instead of €24 thanks to this scheme, allowing you to save money while taking care of your favorite footwear.
This bonus is an excellent opportunity to extend the life of your boots at a lower cost, while reducing your environmental impact.
Why choose Tilli to repair your boots?
At Tilli, quality is at the heart of our service. Here's why we're the ideal choice for your boot repair:
- Expert makers:Our shoemakers are trained in the most modern shoe repair techniques, while retaining traditional craftsmanship. Each repair is carried out with care to guarantee long-lasting results.
- Quality materials:We use high-quality hell caps and heels, adapted to your boots, to guarantee a result that is both aesthetically pleasing and hard-wearing.
- An eco-responsible service: By repairing your boots, you're taking part in a more sustainable approach, in line with our eco-responsibility commitments. At Tilli, we believe in repair rather than systematic replacement.
Our makers' tips for caring for your heels and hell caps after repairs
To maximize the life of heels and heel caps after repair, here are a few tips:
- Avoid wearing your boots on rough surfaces: Overly abrasive surfaces can accelerate toe box wear.
- Have your heels checked regularly: Don't wait until the wear is too severe to intervene, as this could make the repair more complex.
- Use protective toe caps: These can extend the life of your toe caps by protecting your heels from excessive wear.
Heel repair and toe cap replacement are essential to extend the life of your boots and ensure their comfort. The Repair Bonus makes these services even more accessible. Don't let wear and tear spoil your favorite boots, entrust them to the expert hands of Tilli makers and give them a second life.
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