Shoe repairs?

Vince01

I recently had two boots soles repaired. One was a non slip sole glued over the existing leather sole. Nothing wrong with the original sole, it was just a bit slippy. It was not a re sole, just a glue on top. The second was a repair to a slightly worn heel. They glued a new heel covering over the existing one. Total cost was ...........£58!!! Same day, great service, but I think it may have been a bit overpriced, although I've also been quoted , by shoe spa,
a price of £83 for the same work. I'm not sure why very simple work like this can be almost as expensive than the original cost of the shoes?

Poca

Timpsons told me they could not put rubber heels on my shoes, only cheap synthetic ones which did not last long. Am now looking for a more traditional cobbler. The women's shoe market in this country is pretty poor these days, flooded with very cheap plastic-based imports. I buy shoes whenever I go to France or Spain because they are of high quality leather and well-fitting, as well as being more stylish. They are often not much more expensive than the shoddier versions sold in the UK. Problem I have now is finding shoe repairers who are up to the job...

Siebrie

I had my hiking boots resoled completely, which cost me €85. New boots would have cost me €150, so I'm good.


If I find comfortable shoes, I take good care of them, and will have them resoled/reheeled, because it is so rare that I actually find leather shoes that fit and that I like. To me, it's worth prolonging their life and not having to go shoe shopping!