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shoerepairer · 22nd May 2008, 14:13

there are in general 5 heel tip sizes

101. 110. 115. 120. 125 pins

115 & 125 pin sizes where used mainly up until about 3-4 years ago when the 120 pin took over & is pretty much the universal size off today ( 2008 ). I am currently buying in heels with 120 pins in their thousands as apposed to 115 & 125 which I am buying in 10 or 100's at a time.

the 101 & 110 pins are the dark horses of the bunch used in very fine stiletto designs as they fit a much slimmer tube, but can appear in all variety off shoes & catch you out at any time. there are other sizes out there & some clever skills are needed to maintain these shoes.

Finally you pay your money you get what you pay for, replacement heels can be brought very cheaply on the internet, BUT you will be replacing them far quicker, potentially giving you grief along the way.

I would well advice ESPECIALLY if your doing these yourselves to spend a little more on your heel tips!

Lee

22nd May 2008, 14:13	#8 (permalink)
shoerepairer I'm a Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Age: 39 I am Male Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts My Mood: Rep Power: 1	Re: Heel Tip Pin Sizes there are in general 5 heel tip sizes 101. 110. 115. 120. 125 pins 115 & 125 pin sizes where used mainly up until about 3-4 years ago when the 120 pin took over & is pretty much the universal size off today ( 2008 ). I am currently buying in heels with 120 pins in their thousands as apposed to 115 & 125 which I am buying in 10 or 100's at a time. the 101 & 110 pins are the dark horses of the bunch used in very fine stiletto designs as they fit a much slimmer tube, but can appear in all variety off shoes & catch you out at any time. there are other sizes out there & some clever skills are needed to maintain these shoes. Finally you pay your money you get what you pay for, replacement heels can be brought very cheaply on the internet, BUT you will be replacing them far quicker, potentially giving you grief along the way. I would well advice ESPECIALLY if your doing these yourselves to spend a little more on your heel tips! Lee __________________ Repair Reuse Recycle. Cobbler it.