Can Heels Be Shortened?

Luckily, the heel of your shoe or boot can be shortened. Lengthening a heel can also be done, but today we will stick to making an extra high heel shorter. You could take your shoes to a cobbler.

How do you shorten high heels?

By how much can I shorten my high heels? Sole Service
  1. Place your high-heeled shoe on the end of a tabletop so that the heel hangs over the edge.
  2. Lower the heel until the back end of the ball of the foot touches the table. The part of the heel that hangs below the tabletop is removable.
  3. Book your shoes into Sole Service.

Is it possible to cut high heels down?

Some, unfortunately, can't be altered. Take the shoes to a shoe repair shop for a diagnosis. Most will say a half inch or so — an inch tops — is the limit for cutting the heels down.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.