DIY Trimmed Boots

I’ve had this pair of boots that season after season weren’t getting worn. If I wanted a cowboy look, I’d always wear my mom’s cowboy boots. (I’ve only posted these boots one for a Fab 40s collab.) Then, after success with my fringe sandals and my trimmed mini skirt, I thought to myself: maybe these boots just need a little something to help them stand out. So, I found a cute trim at Joann’s and I easily added it to the boots by simply gluing it on. I tell ya: this 3 in 1 glue is the answer to so much! And, I love, love, love an easy DIY–which this totally was!

1. Gather the Supplies:

For this I used my old boots, found some pretty trim, 3 in 1 glue, a pair of scissors, and a toothpick. I made sure to find a trim that matched the size of the side boot strap.

2. Add glue and adhere evenly.

I simply added glue all along the side boot strap. Then I evenly pressed down the trim to the glued area. I used two fingers to really add pressure and even inserted my other hand into the boot to push back against those two fingers.

3. Trim and toothpick the edge.

I measured the trim longer than it needed to be so that when it overlapped the bottom edge I could tailor cut it along the slanted line of the sole. Then I took a toothpick and wedged that edge into the sole. I lined the toothpick with a little glue so that the edge of the trim would really stay put.

That’s it! I let the glue dry. The boots are now trimmed and ready for more use. I chose a trim that had a little navy blue in it, so these will now be the boots I opt for with some jeans–or even denim cutoffs.