TheCustomer Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hello, I was wondering how many times can you repair a shoe before the tacks won't go in the holes anymore or starts to damage the upper shoe? I guess you can replace the heel block when this becomes too potted but what about the sole area. Secondly, which shoes are most durable to continues repair, and/or you like to repair, not because of the profit but because of how easily and nicely the repair comes up. Yeah I know a good repairer can move heaven and earth but there will be grades of difficulty and I assume there are a few opinions out there as to which quality shoes repair best, time and time again. Thanks Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Klazykobbler Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I like to repair the shoes that sometimes get supplied to officers in the services. Made by Sanders and seem to be made for being repaired and can finish to a superb standard without too much effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks Klazykobbler. Those Sanders shoes look great although, the main website seems to be down. Not a bad price either. Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 do not answer planet i think this guys doing research to write either a book or magazine article and is just picking our brains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 It does not take much working out that if I buy shoes in future which can be repaired many times easily then that means that I can keep them for many years longer rather than throwing them away. It also means that repairers make more money repairing those shoes, and can do it easier. Both customer and cobbler wins. Sounds fair? If I were you I would tell the whole world.. Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 It does not take much working out............. Harry. =D> =D> =D> By the way Harry, Where's ya good buddy Hugh tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 =D> =D> =D> By the way Harry, Where's ya good buddy Hugh tonight? We'll you are all good buddies I don't know where that hugh is but do you have any imput on this one? Thanks Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Good quality welted footwear will stand many quality repairs, When I say quality I'm referring to high class components & workmanship, thus needing less replacement due to extended durability of products used. Also how they are used & cared for will enhance their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Good quality welted footwear will stand many quality repairs,When I say quality I'm referring to high class components & workmanship, thus needing less replacement due to extended durability of products used. Also how they are used & cared for will enhance their life. Ok I get that but do you ever find your self thinking along the lines of, Oh those shoes will be a pain when I get round to them because, every time I do xxx repair that bit breaks or this bit won't go back properly or finish well, and takes extra time. Or maybe all the cork filling falls out of some shoes where as other's everything stays in solid, perhaps the welt on some brands always end up needing to be replaced, no matter who the owner was. I am just guessing but I am sure you could imagine a worse problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Or maybe all the cork filling falls out.... interestingly as a general public member you know something about the composition of footwear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Or maybe all the cork filling falls out.... interestingly as a general public member you know something about the composition of footwear DITTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustomer Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Or maybe all the cork filling falls out.... interestingly as a general public member you know something about the composition of footwear Yep, we have all seen marcel's videos. and a few of the repairs youtube. Also, the times when I have been half cut dragging my flapping sole down the street he he. Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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