My Bearpaws needed a makeover to be useable!
I used a strong textile glue that can handle water and started by gluing on a water resistant material (old outdoor suit from my daughter), then glued on crochet chains before I finally impregnated it with a spray, to keep them looking nice for longer.
The inspiration came from this blog!
http://www.glamour-4-you.com/blog/faux-crochet-outdoor-boots