May 18, 2016 34 comments By

DIY Pom Pom Shoes

A few things instantly came to mind when I first laid eyes on Aquazzura’s pom pom sandals. 1. Why didn’t I think of this?! 2. Insert salsa dancing emoji here. 3. Must DIY, stat. Boom. So there it was, yet another project filed away in the long summer DIY queue. And it wasn’t until I stumbled upon a heap of colorful, miniature yarn pom poms, that these shoes jumped to the front of the tutorial lineup. 

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Before you judge me for buying pom poms, let me justify the shortcut by saying that poms this teeny tiny are extremely time consuming to make so compact and uniform. $9 for 100 high quality pom poms was just too good to pass up, plus it saved it me an entire afternoon of wrapping, cutting and trimming yarn. Honestly, you’ll be done with this project before you can say cha-cha-cha.

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You’ll need:

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First, just a few tips regarding glue. A hot glue gun is the easiest and quickest way to attach the pom poms to your shoes. However, suede is far more preferable than leather as the hot glue grasps onto textured surfaces better than smooth. If you are gluing to smooth leather shoes, I suggest using E6000. It’ll just require a little more time to let each pom pom set and dry before adding the next. So for this particular pair if sueded heels, I’ll be using a hot glue gun. Place a large dollop of hot glue onto a pom pom and attach it to the center of the end of the toe strap.

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The next two pom poms should alternate and stagger with some space in between.

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Then continue staggering pom poms with each of them snugly alternating. Finish with a single pom pom at the center of the end of the strap.

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Repeat on the other shoe.

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Done and done.

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For a pair of leather t-strap sandals, use E6000 – however, allow each pom pom to set and dry for a few minutes before adding the next pom pom. If they’re laces, add pom pom to the ends with a hot glue gun!

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(images by HonestlyWTF)

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34 Comments

  1. francesca wrote:

    so cool!

    xo
    http://www.cherry-mag.com

    5.18.16
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  2. Rena wrote:

    Now I have to smile as I did a very similar DIY 🙂 Love that your DIY is so colourful!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

    5.18.16
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  3. Emma wrote:

    What a brilliant idea! This is one good way to make something new on your old and dull looking shoes or sandals.

    5.18.16
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  4. Monika wrote:

    Such an amazing tutorial!
    Love,
    http://thestyleventure.com/2016/05/16/on-the-go-with-otterbox/

    5.18.16
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  5. In a Trendy Town wrote:

    Nice easy idea, we love pompoms!

    http://www.inatrendytown.com

    5.18.16
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  6. Angelique wrote:

    This puts a smile on my face,I remember doing this in the 90’s! Now I’m showing my age,

    5.18.16
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  7. Corazón wrote:

    So cute! You always have the best DIY ideas. These are very Sofia Webster! So much fun, although I think I might embellish a par of cheepies and leave my Steve Maddens as is 🙂

    Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.lipstickwithcoffee.com/

    5.18.16
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  8. cass wrote:

    Oooooohh! What fun : )

    5.18.16
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  9. Jil Diamante wrote:

    So cuteeee! <3

    Jil,
    http://www.jildiamante.com
    http://goo.gl/LfTL3n

    5.18.16
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  10. jodie filogomo wrote:

    Such a great project!!
    I would never give you a hard time about buying the pom pom’s….i’ve made them before and it’s a labor of love!
    So do you think that you could remove the pom poms (when you tire of them) and the shoe would still be wearable?
    jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    5.18.16
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  11. Amy Brown wrote:

    Love this idea – and perfect for summer!

    http://www.sea-sage.com

    5.19.16
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  12. Maya wrote:

    What a fabulous idea!

    5.19.16
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  13. Nieves Sayre wrote:

    I Love these sandals, where did you buy the pom poms? I url link is not working in my computer.

    Thank you

    http://fashionhastotravel.blogspot.com/

    5.22.16
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    • Erica wrote:

      @Nieves you can find the pom poms here, on Etsy.

      5.22.16
  14. msmayuri wrote:

    Current and on-trend, browse our Pom Pom Shoeclip collection here, including brightly coloured Faux Fur and Rabbit Fur

    .http://ideauses.com/

    5.23.16
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  15. Vanessa wrote:

    These sandals remind me of one of the first episodes of Sex in the City! Fun!

    5.25.16
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  16. I love trees wrote:

    omgggggg i did not like it! at all,…
    do not understand your delights!

    6.7.16
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  17. Ava wrote:

    OMG. I’ve been obsessed with these shoes all Spring.

    Wish I was brave enough to make em myself. I can’t wait until someone on the web starts making them and selling.

    6.9.16
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  18. Zen of Hapiness, Wherever wrote:

    These shoes are so cute and on trend! I just made my 1st pom pom DIY tutorial for my blog- http://hapinesswherever.com/2016/07/4633/ – but I really should start on shoes soon 🙂

    7.19.16
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  19. The Tote Trove wrote:

    I LOVE pompoms, and I LOVE these shoes! They’re festive and bright and kind of tribal and oh so eclectic. Also, far be it from me to judge anyone for buying instead of making pompoms. Why not skip ahead to the fun?!

    3.12.17
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  20. Courtney wrote:

    Girl! Super cute! I have my supplies and I’m making tomorrow! Also, LOVE your jeans! Are these a DIY too?

    5.19.17
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  21. SheIn wrote:

    Thanks so much for gathering all your favorite items! These are great babe!

    3.28.22
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