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Shoe repair tips

Posted: 11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM | 0 comments
The silver insole of the current economy is that shoe repair shops nationwide are hopping. Consumers aren’t buying new shoes these days – they’re getting their strappy sandals and sensible loafers repaired instead.

The savings can be huge. For example, a new pair of Stuart Weitzman women’s shoes can set you back $400, but new tips and heels on an old pair runs about $30.

Quality men’s shoes can last for 30 years with resoling and proper care. Women’s shoes are less long-lasting even with good care – most can only be resoled 5 times compared to up to 10 for men.

Tips for Shoe Repairs:
  • Just like anything else – regular maintenance and cleaning of your shoes is going to help them last longer. Think of your shoes as part of your outfit, you wash your clothes regularly, so your shoes should be washed about once a week as well.
  • Re-soling shoes is probably the most common requested shoe repair – and it is pretty inexpensive.  New soles for women’s shoes run about $10 for the pair, for men re-soling costs about $20 for the pair.
  • A shoe repair company can also stretch your shoe for comfort, fit a shoe to unusual feet, and professionally waterproof a shoe to protect it from the elements.
  • Shoe repair can also alleviate a variety of physical problems. Worn heels will change your gait. When you are not walking properly, your feet, ankles, knees, hips and back can all suffer.
  • Use cream to polish and protect leather. If you do not take these steps, the leather will dry out, crack and fall apart.
  • Get to know your local shoe repair stop and take your shoes in on a regular basis to repair wear and tear. This will keep your shoes lasting even longer.
  • As long as the uppers of the shoe are in good shape, most shoes can always be repaired. When you get into repairing a tear in the leather or stitching, you’re looking at a more costly repair, so it may be a good idea to just get a new pair of shoes.
  • If the cost of repair is more than half the price of what a new pair of shoes would cost, you should consider replacing it.
  • Don’t stack your shoes on top of one another. Protect your shoes by keeping them in the boxes or on a rack.


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