Oldclarks Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 I've got some leather shoes with a very worn and cracked sole on one (the other has a small crack). See picture. When I tried a local chain of cobblers, they didn't think it was worth repairing. Not sure if I should try elsewhere, or ditch them? They're decent quality Clarks shoes - have lasted around 10years of not-that-regular use - but weren't all that expensive. I got a pair that will serve as a replacement for £30 in the sales recently. I'm wondering now whether my old shoes are also worth getting repaired - I could try other cobblers - or if they're likely to be uneconomic to repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Difficult to assess from a photo, would need to examine shoes in detail, but a rough estimate about £35... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Yup about £35 which would include heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldclarks Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks. Would that be for both shoes? The sole on the other has a small crack (but a lot smaller). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 the old chestnut with shoe repair ( or any other repair) is yes it can be fixed but its not an economical repair unless you really love them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldclarks Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks. I think you're right. I like them, but I also like the replacements - may just recycle them, assuming the replacements last ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Estimate was for both shoes, no point in having one done..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Unless he’s a pirate. He could have that shoe done and a new walking stick ferrule for his peg leg Deanzke, kobblers, Mike at Vauxhall and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 And remember, shoes worth wearing are worth repairing.! kobblers and Deanzke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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