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Shoe dying question

Does anyone know if there is any type of dye that is actually permanent? I took my white satin wedding shoes to a shoe repair shop to be dyed black so I could wear them more. As I ran a finger gently over them, my finger turned black. I went back to ask about it, and the guy said that if it's raining when I wear them, all of the color will wash away! I am livid! He said it would be better on a different material like leather, but that's just how it is with satin. I really wish I had known this before spending $25... I find it hard to believe though. Does anyone have experience with getting shoes dyed? Did your color wash out due to water/sweat? I'm afraid to ever wear them...is there a way to make the dye more permanent?

As a side note, I went to Frank's Shoe Repair in Landmark mall. I strongly advise against going there- not only did the dye come off on my fingers, but it was a very messy dye job.

Re: Shoe dying question

  • Yes, I had pretty much the exact same experience. It's just how it is with dye... My blue-dyed shoes got a little wet when I was walking through the grass once and now they have water stains on them... which isn't too noticeable from the top, so I wear them anyways. I would love to know if there's a permanent dye, too.
  • I had eggplant colored feet for about 4 days after wearing some dyed shoes for a wedding.  Not fun in the middle of the summer when wearing sandals and flip flops.

     

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    I had eggplant colored feet for about 4 days after wearing some dyed shoes for a wedding.  Not fun in the middle of the summer when wearing sandals and flip flops.

     

    This was me, but with blue feet after a wedding in the rain.  I don't think there is any permanent dye for satin shoes. 

  • The dye definitely came off on me, but I didn't notice a fading on the shoes.  Water spots, but not fading.  But any time you get water on satin, it is going to leave spots.
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  • Ugh, yes, this happened to me. When I was at Estee's (!) I brought my shoes with me to try on with my dress. When I was changing in the bathroom I stuck them in the sink, and the water in the basin took off the dye! I ended up having to get another pair and have them re-dyed. It sucked.
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    Wow, I guess it's true then. Wish I would have thought about this before getting them dyed... maybe there's some type of water proof spray or something. I will let you ladies know if I find out anything!
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