I have a set of shoes that I rellay like are in great shape other than the weak velcro. Does anyone have a solution to this other than "go buy new shoes" answer?

Tailor may be able to replace the velcro. Or someone that does upholstery work.

I have yet to bring one of my pairs of shoes to one, but now that you asked this, I'm bringing my shoes to work and letting an upholstery guy check them out.

cdr

i agree with CDR, any tailor that can has an industrial typed sewing machine should be able to replace the velcro, they're just sewn on, so it shouldnt be more than a matter of cutting out the old and sewing in the new...

Hey Danielle,

I have closely trimmed off the loose fuzz from the velcro straps on my shoes and off of a few different camera bags and it has made the straps like new again. Give it a try.

vjp