now260 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hello I stumbled upon this website,just as well as my Clarks walking shoes have suddenly decided to fall apart. The sole is breaking up and the adhesive has suddenly deteriorated and I see that Clarks no longer offer a repair service. It looks like the other boot is just starting to go as well. These boots haven't had a great deal of use although they are quite old now. (see uploaded pics) I am based in London or Gloucester but would happily send them out to someone who know what they are doing and please let me know the cost of repair if possible. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 It's actually more of a material breakdown than an adhesive problem, someone will be along shortly to help I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 I can do these for you. I've sent you a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 I can also do them, but won't step on Jays toes he's a fine repairer. But the point I'm making is its pretty mainstream work for most shoe repairers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now260 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ideally I would prefer to drop them in. M4 Corridor and Swindon to Gloucester or London as that will save postage. If that not possible I will post them. Thanks for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 No problem, the offer is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 on a night shift here...... as much as you say its mainstream repairs(which it aint) can someone tell me the last time you were asked and paid to do a job like this on a pair of clarks? these boots are beyond economical repair are they not? carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I did a pair about 2 weeks ago. used a trim first then a micro lift & the a vibram on that charged £65 customer was over the moon. The repair I did won't rot & perish like the clarks units, so are a higher quality which I explained. the economics of the repair are down to comfort imo. Thats up to the customer to decide not the repairer Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcremanS Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thats up to the customer to decide not the repairer Joe. I quite agree, but I find its rare that my customers are willing to pay that kind of money for shoes like clarks or similar shoes that have the same kind of moulded sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now260 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 No problem, the offer is there. Don't know whether you got my PM but are you still able to repair these. I have been looking out for someone a bit closer to me but I am able to post them. Let me know either way- Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Fix Elgin Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had a customer in today with the exact same problem, I will be doing the repair for 70 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now260 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had a customer in today with the exact same problem, I will be doing the repair for 70 pounds At £70 for a repair they would be better off heading to the dustbin.Still that's the consumer society we live in- cheaper to buy new than repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 at the end of the day, if the customer is prepared to pay this sort of money,, MONEY UP FRONT. people are quite god at saying, "yea go ahead with them" then not picking them up we always do this on zips and big jobs when we dont know the customer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I had a customer in today with the exact same problem, I will be doing the repair for 70 pounds At £70 for a repair they would be better off heading to the dustbin.Still that's the consumer society we live in- cheaper to buy new than repair. Theres a lot of time and skill that goes into repairing these. Time,skill,overheads,material costs etc etc. £70 would'nt get you a solicitors signature, but these properly repaired will give you years of wear. People have been so used to cheap goods from the far east over the last 20 years they seem to think we should also work for the same wages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Customers often get attached to a comfortable pair of boots or shoes so in my opinion we should quote the right price and let the customer decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Fix Elgin Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 The customer said he payed 170 pounds for his boots so 70 pounds to fix em is good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 thats it Kenny if they are a "good" pair of boots then they should pay a good price for to get them repaired. carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 I would be interested in "how much the customer thinks that this repair would be viable?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I would be interested in "how much the customer thinks that this repair would be viable?" Not £70 that's for sure. At £70 for a repair they would be better off heading to the dustbin.Still that's the consumer society we live in- cheaper to buy new than repair. Just replacing with Vibram I would charge £45. Having to replace the middle would be a further £25. We give our price and leave it up to the customer to decide (always payment upfront for this type of work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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