How-To: Turn a Pair of Sneakers into Dance Shoes

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So you think you can dance? Then turn a pair of sneakers into dance shoes with this tutorial by Vinny Pacheco, a hip cobbler who can DIY (Vinny’s A-1 Shoe Repair, 500 West Napa Street #516, Sonoma, CA). Look for Vinny’s shoe mending tips to come soon exclusively here on CRAFT!

2 thoughts on “How-To: Turn a Pair of Sneakers into Dance Shoes

  1. Patty says:

    You know, you can go to the craft store and buy scrap leather just for the ball of your shoes, that’s where you need to be able to spin anyway. And Shoe Goo works great, if not, Contact Cement is also our friend. Been doing that for years in the Swing Dance community.

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