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cre reacted to a post in a topic: Blue Dainite Soles and Heels
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Can't see anything blue from Charles Birch, I think you're going to have to contact fergrove Venaxima for the blue version and see what the minimum order is.
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Do the vibram version come in blue? The Eaton. I know Andes do a blue option. https://venexma.com/gb/10__andes
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There's a daily mail/Ebay ad that pops up on my Facebook feed too. He's not far from me.
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This would probably be something we could all get onboard with because otherwise I get the feeling that our independent repair businesses are very fragmented, with different levels of service, quality and priorities, depending on what the shops local communities want, need and indeed can afford. Something that could unite us would definitely be beneficial. Also a network by where we could refer customers to other independents who perhaps provide services that we can't or indeed won't offer could help spread the knowledge and money around, perhaps through post in options? I know it feels strang
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cre reacted to a post in a topic: Shoe repairs
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cre reacted to a post in a topic: Shoe repairs
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Gluing Vibram soles On Doc Martens
cre replied to JaySpencer's topic in Shoe Repairs - Sponsorship Available
Sorry I did mean the 750 micro finisher. I'm after the the larger finishing band that comes as part of the brush section of the machine, Keith. -
MartyCoggs reacted to a post in a topic: How close are timpsons to your shop
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cre reacted to a post in a topic: Worn out heel of Dr Martens boots. Your advice/opinion
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mybestfriendshoes reacted to a post in a topic: Worn out heel of Dr Martens boots. Your advice/opinion
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mybestfriendshoes reacted to a post in a topic: Worn out heel of Dr Martens boots. Your advice/opinion
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This is the page link https://www.facebook.com/last.co.uk/ You won't see any of the cheaper heel or half sole/heel options on my page but simply imagine a similar colour sole or heel piece adhered on top of your current original units. The tread is slightly different as is the colour but the material (PVC) is essentially the same. If you're cobbler has the DM groover then the lines on the exterior should match up too Hope this helps.
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cowers lane 583 reacted to a post in a topic: Zip needed
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I know this thread is old but simply for future reference try tie tight laces, Jeannette is really good for zips, sliders and pretty much anything else you might need. She should definitely be part of any cobblers wholesale options.
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I know this is a general feeling within the industry but if we knock shoe repairs on the head what is our trade defined as? We aren't locksmiths, watch repairers or cordwainers, we are Jack's of all trades and in my opinion that is what defines us. I'm happy to take on all kinds of work but the most expensive work I take on is still shoe repair. I have plenty of customers willing to pay £130-£150 for welt down rebuilds of their favourite shoes or boots, they don't choose to spend this money out of some kind of altruism or a moral obligation to save the planet, they're sentimental about t
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cre reacted to a post in a topic: No words needed!
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Odd enquiries in the shop
cre replied to cobblers.keys's topic in The Cobblers Arms - Sponsorship Available
Currently repairing a shot gun case, circa 1850. All hail the repair shop! -
How close are timpsons to your shop
cre replied to Chulse04715's topic in Miscellaneous - Sponsorship Available
Got a branch half a mile away, they aren't any kind of competition up here and their prices simply help me raise my own by comparison. -
cre reacted to a post in a topic: New YouTube video!
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cre reacted to a post in a topic: Camp Soles?
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cowers lane 583 reacted to a post in a topic: Patching and stitching.
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Patching and stitching.
cre replied to ironplanet uk900's topic in Shoe Repairs - Sponsorship Available
I love doing zips, I still use my Dads old 29k. I charge around £50 for a riding boot zipper, around £60 for a leather jacket zipper, some short coil zippers in an unlined boot can be as little as £25. Timpsons seem to send most or the zipper work to me and to be honest their efforts are pretty woeful. I pick all the original threads, hit the original holes and change accordingly. -
reviving a 14 year old thread. Standard Outsoler
cre replied to Brent's topic in Shoe Repairs - Sponsorship Available
Hi Brent. If you look at the thread "standard outsole" I believe there are questions and answers around the subject of a simplex stitcher and the manual for this machine, inspite of it's apparent obsolescence. -
Try making contact with Fegove Venexma, on Facebook. They have some really heavy tread trainer soles.
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What's the address they're going to?