Shoes are a critical part of a professional outfit, and for women, high heels are a staple in your business wardrobe. A downside is that heels are prone to breaking. If you’re on your way to work, a broken heel can place a damper on your day. Below are a few steps to help you manage until you get to a heel repair shop.

What to Do If Your Heel Breaks On the Way to Work

1. Try to Put It Back In Place

Some companies are taking a step to help women and are designing heels that can simply be snapped back into place if they come off. Quickly find a safe and hygienic spot to take your shoe off and examine the heel to see if there are clasps to make it snap back in. If there are, try it, but don’t use so much force that the heel or clasps break.

2. Use Temporary Adhesive 

If the heel isn’t designed to snap back into place, use a temporary adhesive until you can visit a shoe repair store. Rubber cement or super glue may work, but don’t apply so much that it will be impossible for your heel repair professional to remove.

Wood glue may also work. Apply a moderate amount of adhesive and hold the heel firmly in place, following instructions on the bottle, then test it before walking far on it.

3. Buy a Throw-Away or Emergency Pair

If you can’t get the heel back on, your best option may be to buy a cheap pair to wear until you can get to a heel repair shop. It would also be a good time to invest in a pair of travel flats, which are small enough to fit in your purse so you always have them with you.

They’re professional-looking enough to pass until you get to the shoe repair store. The shop may also have glue you can purchase and keep in your purse for future emergencies.

Has your heel broken at the worst time and left you needing a heel repair? Since 1945, Sofia Shoe Repair Service in Rochester, NY, has provided skilled, lasting repair services. Their dedication to perfection and personalized service is unparalleled, with comprehensive options that include resoling, zipper repair, dyeing, recoloring. View their repair services online and call (585) 244-5907 to schedule an appointment.