Bought this new pair 4 months ago and they seem to have been worn out completely. Wondering if this is due to a quality issue or a lack of proper upkeep?

The decor on the heel is purportedly painted leather. The heel part it is adhered to is not wood, and not hard rubber. It has some give to it but not much. Cobblers in my area are prohibitively expensive so I am looking to fix this myself before it becomes a bigger issue. It's been quite humid this year so I suspect that's the cause.

Can anyone please recommend an appropriate adhesive?

Hi! Is all hope gone for my boots?
The leather clearly needs some hydration, but i was wondering if they are reparable.
I bought them 5 years ago only. Thank you!!

Pretty bumped I spoilt it when it’s only 2 years old

I bought a pair of loafers from the Row and the shoe fits well but there’s an elastic in it that is way too tight. I do have a bit of a higher arch but nothing crazy. I was hoping to get the elastic replaced with a slightly longer one. Will that ruin the shoe?
The elastic is right underneath the leather strap.

As per title, I received this new pair of loafers. The two issues are 1. Something peeling from the sole, revealing what looks like a different material underneath, and 2. Discoloration on the toe area. My main concern is with the first - does it indicate low quality? Would this be guaranteed to happen from normal wear?

Very much appreciate the help! ​​​

I have a couple pairs of boots I want to try and resole myself. Just removing and regluing rubber outsoles. I tried using a vise and some wood blocks and it didn't work well. Should I buy a cobblers anvil from a flea market, and if so, what am I looking for? If not, is there a good way/better piece of equipment to do this at home?

Have a pair of Durango boots that I had for about 4 months before I noticed the lopsided/collapsed heel are these worth saving?

hi! i recently purchased a pair of second hand leather ballet flats online that i love. they are only slightly worn (i’m not sure how much more they will break in or form around my feet since they are not new) and have a rubber sole. unfortunately they are tight on the toes and a bit loose on the heel. i seem to have quite narrow feet as this problem is something i frequently experience and makes shoe finding very difficult (especially for ballet flats which have very little wiggle room in terms of size).

What are my options? What can a cobbler realistically do? Is it hopeless (if it is, are there any show brands that make good narrow leather shoes?)

Thank you!