Lee Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I have started my shoes, that is all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 This is your year Lee keithm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I doubt it Mick, but it gives me something to do! You should see the shoes I'm doing I brought them off Ebay for £8.50 & to be honest how anyones got the cheek to even offer them for sale is beyond me. If you was a genuine buyer you'd have been gutted even at throwing £8.50 away. However they where perfect for what I was looking for! holes in the middles, holes in the uppers & numerous previous repairs. which is why I probably won't do well with them. I expect I'll be maked down for doing to much work! probably not in keeping with a the ruling "The completed entry should be as close to a NORMAL repair carried out by the entrant" Although the work doesn't seem extraordinary to me....... lol kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 So................ is anyone going to give Lee a bit of competition ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worn_to_reborn Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I know some impeccable craftsman who are entering too. People who have never entered before. should be a great comp! keithm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cobbler Portsmouth Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Anyone know when or where the final 6 will be announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Judging takes place at a secret location on Monday 7th September and the results will be announced at the Cutting Edge Show at Sandown on Sunday 20th September. City Cobbler Portsmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cobbler Portsmouth Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Judging takes place at a secret location on Monday 7th September and the results will be announced at the Cutting Edge Show at Sandown on Sunday 20th September. Great stuff, do you get told in advance if you have made it into the top 6 or do we just have to come to the show to find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 As soon as the judges have made their decision we contact the placed winners to suggest that it would be to their advantage to go to Sandown but without divulging the final positions. We normally take a selection of entries to display on the Rendenbach stand to allow those interested to see the skill and craftsmanship that goes into an entry. City Cobbler Portsmouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cobbler Portsmouth Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 so what did people who entered score on here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I think you'll have to wait for the winners to be announced to know any more info like that. Only a week to wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windycity Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 who won and which pair? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 It wasn't me! I came no where this time, but to be fair I only entered to support it. My heart wasn't in it really. I've been much busier this year so couldn't really give the shoes the time. So Robin, who won? got any pictures? Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cobbler Portsmouth Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Here is my entry for this years competition. I scored 241 out of 320 http://shoerepairer.info/gallery/album/17-shoe-repairer-of-the-year-entry-2015-phil-innes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Very nice. Ive no idea what I scored. Where do you find that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 That stitching is quality. Just had another look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cobbler Portsmouth Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks mate, I got the score off the score sheet when they returned the shoes to me buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCobbler Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Isn't it supposed to be an every day repair? New waist, blocks off and replaced/shaped isn't a half sole, never mind an every day half sole kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Just to check. I'm thinking of giving it a go so I can get a scoresheet and see where I can improve. When is the last date for entering? Do you do a half sole as if it was an everyday job for a customer, or do you have to put some art on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Page 19/20 of Cutting Edge Magazine (download here) Entries must be in no later than Friday September 16th. In terms of what you do........... do the best job you know how too. I've tried both ways, but have usually found my best marks on on shoes I try nothing new on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Just send me your details and address and I will forward an info pack and the necessary materials. How you complete your entry is entirely up to you but the judges do not give extra marks for artistic embellishment. The entries are judged on strict criteria which are explained in the guidelines included in the pack. In my own opinion, less is more. Accuracy and skill and following the instructions count for the highest marks. To the best of my knowledge none of the previous winners of this competition have entered this year so it really is wide open for new entrants to have a go and win the prizes. Robin Healy Organiser edward_healy@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeCobbler Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I've never entered but enjoy seeing what is done. I've always been confused about what is expected. I understood it to be a half sole repair, but it seems most take the block off, add a through sole and then a half sole. Lee and kobblers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Its always difficult to show clearly in photographs but if you visit the exhibition and actually look closely at the winning entries you will be able to see just how skilful some people can be. And the judges do examine each entry very carefully. Generally the standard of ALL the entries is very good and some of those that didn't get in the top three should also be very proud of the quality of work they turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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