Repairing Dansko Soles

If you have ever purchased a pair of Dansko shoes with the light colored soles, then you know exactly what I am talking about. Over time that light color rubs off the heels and you are left with exposed black areas. So what to do??? You don't want to just hide them in your closet because they are probably some of the most comfortable shoes that you own - well, there is an easy way to fix them.

Meltonian makes a spray color that is designed for leather but it actually works pretty well to cover up this Dansko sole problem. This product can be purchased at any shoe repair store (We use Sandy & Vale's on Railroad Ave. downtown) You need to match the color as close as possible - bring the shoe with you, it is much easier to match the color. Sometimes you have mix two colors.

You use it just like a spray paint. Make sure you mask off the leather portions of your shoe before you start. The blue painters tape works great. Spray 2-3 very light coats on the scuffed area. Don't try to cover it with the first pass - it just doesn't look right. After the paint has dried, depending on what your sole looks like, I have put a little bit of black shoe polish over the top to give it that modeled look. Let the polish sit for a minute before rubbing off.

We have lots of the color spray colors in the back room at the store and I would be happy to show you how or just do it for you. I have done quite a few shoes for customers. The shoe repair store can do it too - but it is pretty expensive. If you have some adventure, you can give it a try yourself.