Changes to existing shoes
If you have a short timeline or limited budget there are many options available to get the look you need. Shoes can have visual elements added to the uppers as well as heels and/or platforms added and changed. These kind of changes can pack a punch and really change the overall aesthetic. Options vary depending on how the shoe is built and what it needs to accomplish, but alterations are a great way to make something off the rack meet your needs.
Covering
Repair/fit
Embellishment
Paint
Re-sole, heel changes, platforms
Moto boots with alterations and additions for sci-fi show
Shoes altered to mimic Dolly Parton shoes for photo double on The Orville
Left: in process of shoe change Right: original black pleaser shoe
Boot covered in fabric to match costume for Jamie Hannah music video
Boot cover made to match original for stunt double. The Orville
Boot cover made to cover short boot The Orville
Base boot distressed and elements added for sci-fi scavengers
Children's boot modified to fit alien aesthetic
Modified to fit alien aesthetic originally childrens pink snow boot
Added detail to hide logo and zipper and fit design choices
Custom boot covers to turn short boot into superhero boot for Villains of Valley View
Pleaser pole shoe upper, footbed, and heel removed. Platform covered and new uppers made and constructed.
Detail shot of new front strap
photoshoot image of final altered shoes
Walking boot cover made to hide actors medical boot and be a closer match to moccasin boot for wide shots after an injury
Walking boot cover made to hide actors medical boot and be a closer match to moccasin boot for wide shots after an injury
Heel and shoe covered in preferred leather for En Vogue
Shoe covered in fabric to match outfit- En Vogue
Shoe painted to match purple flowers on fabric of costume
Color change to match outfit
Shoe painted for costume. En Vogue
Leather and 3-d elements made and added to superhero boot for Stargirl show. Made @ Creative Character Engineering with gold parts fabricated by others in the shop
Re-sole on Danner hiking boots after results from other cobbler weren't sufficient
Boots altered to fit leg and lacing changed to velcro for Ted tv show
YSL heel strap shortened for Grammys red carpet
Heel strap shortened close up
Suede and elastic added for more room in calf
Elastic ankle strap shortnened
Before of boot that needed ~ 4" added in calf
Alteration done. Boots stretched on stretcher and front lacing undone and lengthened to meet needed calf measurement