Shoe toe plates

 Easy, Reliable Shoe Toe Plates

Our craftsmen have been installing toe plates on shoes since 1955. Trusted by generations of Australians and a host of designer brands, we take care of thousands of pairs of shoes each year. If you are looking for a shoe toe plates installed near you, then look no further — we service all of Australia with an easy online service.

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Online ordering and free 2-way shipping on all shoe toe plate installations
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Order online with free packaging and shipping to and from our workshop

Experts in shoe toe plates since 1955
Quality

Have your shoes repaired by Australia’s best craftsmen, trusted since 1955

Customer satisfaction on all shoe toe plate installations is our highest priority
Service

We care about you and your shoes; your satisfaction is our highest priority

How it Works

Order your shoe toe plates online with free shipping both ways

1. Order Online

Answer a few questions to get an instant quote and complete your order.

Drop off your shoes at any local post office

2. Drop off

Drop your shoes off at any local post office for free packaging and shipping to us.

We will install toe plates on your shoes

3. We repair

A team of experienced craftsmen will install toe plates on your shoes.

We’ll deliver your shoes back to you, wherever you are in Australia

4. We return

We'll deliver your shoes back to your door, wherever you are in Australia.


Shoe Toe Plate Installation Services

Shoes toe plates are installed on the front of soles (usually wear-prone leather soles) to protect them where they otherwise tend to wear fastest. Otherwise known as ‘toe taps’, the plates are best installed on new soles immediately after purchase or a shoe resole, and can be installed in alongside rubber sole protectors.

The toe plates we use vary based on their composition and how they are installed.

  • Metal toe plates enhance the look of formal shoes, and they can be specially mounted to ensure they sit flush with the rest of the soles, thus making little to no noise while worn.

  • Rubber shoe taps are generally cheaper and quieter than metal toe plates (or at least, those that are not flush-mounted), but they lack the aesthetic appeal of metal toe plates and so are more often seen on shoes used for everyday, casual use or workwear.

We use brass Triumph toe plates made in Germany and steel Lulu toe plates made in France. We install toe plates using specially imported brass screws that do not rust or rot like steel screws so often do.

 

Related Services

If you are looking for extra protection for a pair of new or lightly worn soles, then you might be interested in a pair of sole protectors.

Shoe sole protectors

Sole Protectors

Sole protectors are thin, hard-wearing rubber soles made to be installed over the main soles on shoes for significantly enhanced longevity and traction on otherwise slippery surfaces — without disturbing the original aesthetic of the shoes. These protective soles are generally recommended for shoes with main soles that are prone to wear (usually leather soles) and either brand new or not yet too heavily worn.

Sole protector matte before Sole protector matte after
Pictured is a pair of half-length sole protectors in black with a matte finish and light anti-slip tread.
 

Other sole repair services

Looking for something else?

We also perform a variety of other specialist shoe repair services. If you do not see what you are looking for or you are not quite sure what your shoes need, learn more about our shoe repair services or select the ‘Soles’ option while completing our order form — you will then be able to describe and upload photos of your soles, which we will then review and recommend work for.


Trusted Experts in Shoe Toe Plates Since 1955

What our Customers Think

Here is some of the feedback we have received from customers whose shoes we have installed toe plates on.

First class customer experience. Shoes came back within two weeks looking like a brand new pair. Quick, responsive service via email and the advice was spot on. Would highly recommend to anyone needing first-rate work done on their boots!
Chris, Melbourne
Great service during COVID and the soles on my shoes look awesome. These guys are the business. Next pair coming soon for soles.
Pierre, Sydney
Great communication and ease of postage. Craftsmanship was exceptional on my boots.
Elliot, Brisbane

Trusted by Luxury Brands

 
 

Australia-Wide Service

SoleHeeled operates across Australia. No matter where you live, our free and easy 2-way shipping service has you covered.

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Perth
  • Canberra
  • Adelaide
  • Hobart
  • Darwin

And all regional areas ...


Shoe Toe Plate Installation Examples

Case Studies

 
 

Recent Orders

Here is a list of recent shoe toe plate installation orders we have received from customers across Australia.

Shoe Toe Plates

Date

November 2024

Location

Melbourne

Brand

Church's

Style

Dress

Services

Soles

Description

New lether soles with Lulu toe plates.

Shoe Toe Plates

Date

November 2024

Location

Sydney

Brand

Saint Laurent

Style

Boots

Services

Soles

Description

Replace the full leather soles and either add rubber soles at the front or metal toe plates.

Shoe Toe Plates

Date

November 2024

Location

Brisbane

Brand

Barker

Style

Dress

Services

Soles

Description

New pair with leather soles I'd like to protect with steel toe plates.

Shoe Toe Plates

Date

November 2024

Location

Melbourne

Brand

RM Williams

Style

Boots

Services

Soles

Description

My rubber soles always wear quickly at the toes, so I'd like to add rubber shoe taps on this new pair.

Shoe Toe Plates

Date

November 2024

Location

Sydney

Brand

John Lobb

Style

Dress

Services

Soles

Description

I'm wanting to add protective soles with brass plates at the toes.

Shoe Toe Plates

Date

November 2024

Location

Adelaide

Brand

Alden

Style

Dress

Services

Soles

Description

The leather on the soles has been damaged. I'd like a full resole with leather soles and metallic toe taps.


Frequently Asked Questions

   

It's all very quick and easy — promise!

  1. Complete our online order form, where you'll be able to upload photos and describe the work you'd like done to the shoes. You'll get an instant quote based on your selection and then choose to either proceed with an order or request a custom quote.
  2. Once we've reviewed your order, we'll email you instructions for getting your shoes to us. If you live in Sydney, you'll have the option to drop the shoes off at our workshop. Otherwise, you'll be able to drop them off at a local Australia Post office, where they'll be packaged and shipped over to us for free.
  3. Once we receive your shoes, we'll repair and return them to you by courier.
   

The cost of installing a pair of toe plates on shoes varies depending on the type of plates involved and the method of installation. Installing rubber shoe taps can cost as little as $49, compared with up to $99 for steel or brass toe plates. Meanwhile, opting to install metal toe plates flush with rest of the soles, rather than over the top, adds $30 to the total cost.

Simply complete our order form to get a free diagnosis/quote based on your particular requirements.

   

The time it takes to complete a toe plate installation varies depending on the particular work required and the workload in the workshop when the shoes are received.

We are generally able to complete basic toe plate installations within 2-5 business days of receiving shoes at the workshop. This extends to 2-3 weeks for specialist toe plate installations.

If you will be using our free shipping service (rather than dropping off and picking up your shoes at the workshop), then you should also factor in shipping time via Australia Post. This varies depending on your location, but generally takes no more than a few business days if you're in a metropolitan area and otherwise up to 5 business days (if you're in a regional or remote area).

   

Once you submit your online order form, you'll be given a token that allows you to track everything online, throughout the process of getting your shoes soles repaired.

And whenever your shoes are in transit (whether on their way to our workshop via Australia Post or on the way back to you via courier), you'll have a parcel tracking number and receive real-time shipping notifications by email.

   

Yes, you can drop off and pick up your shoes at our workshop in Martin Place, Sydney provided that:

  1. You first complete your order online;
  2. You let us know (in the order form or by follow up email) that you'd like to drop off and/or pick up at the workshop; and
  3. We have emailed you a ticket that you'll need to print out and hand over at the workshop for ID and proof of payment.

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