Lightning on the boot diverges - what should I do?

There are many useful professions, and one of them is a shoe repairman. But you must admit, although often his services are inexpensive, running around in search of the nearest workshop for every little thing is not at all handy. And if the couple is only one, and even winter is outside? And often with boots with zippers, unexpected problems arise. And most often they are associated with these very castles. So, the lightning on the boot and boot diverges - what should I do? Is it possible, without resorting to the master, to repair, tighten the lock efficiently and quickly at home?

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What is useful for work?

If you are determined to thoroughly cope with the problem yourself, prepare such a set of devices:

• Pliers.
• Toothbrush.
• Candle made of wax or paraffin.
• The needle is “gypsy”.
• Alcohol solution of rosin (20-30 ml).
• Thick thread.
• Spare “slider”. A piece of fishing line (100-150 mm).

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The clasp is open ...

And, as luck would have it, you do not have a single minute of free time. How to repair a zipper on boots in literally seconds?

• Using the pliers, gently squeeze the “slider” of the lock. After that, it should work stably.
• If this does not help, gently tap the “snake” with a hammer on the outside and inside.
• If spontaneous unfastening of the lock occurs constantly and does not depend on how carefully you put on your shoes, an alcohol solution of rosin will help. Open the clasp and apply the solution to both of its halves. Leave the “lightning” to dry for a couple of hours, then test it for proper operation. If the result is not entirely satisfactory, repeat the procedure again.

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The clasp link fell out

To fix this problem:

1. Prepare a needle with a big eye (it is also called “gypsy”).
2. Pass the line through the eyelet.
3. Sew a few stitches where the link is dropped.

As a rule, this is enough to restore the castle to normal operation. Of course, this is just a temporary measure. Try to have your shoes repaired as soon as possible.

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The “slider” broke, the “lightning” on the boot broke up - how to fix it?

Just in case, buy a spare “slider” in advance. This can be done at a shoe or clothing store. To choose the right size, look at the number indicated on its inside.

What to do with the new part:

1. Remove the broken “slider”, then carefully place the new fixture on the clasp, having previously unfastened the stops.
2. Then fix the new “slider” by gently pressing it with a pair of pliers.

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Prevention

How to fix the lock on the boot - figured out. To avoid unpleasant “surprises” in the near future, a few useful tips will help you:

• Clean the fastener links periodically and wipe the fastener with candle wax or paraffin.
• You can clean the lock with a regular old toothbrush.
• So that the “slider” does not slip and the castle does not crawl, you can fix it with a thick thread.

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Doubt your knowledge? Do you think that repairing a zipper on boots with your own hands is too difficult? Then you have to go to the workshop. The cost of such a service is low, and the boots will serve you, just like new.