Ehtfal Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 If wanting to get a pair of shoes resoled (from leather soles to rubber soles) and get shoes refurbished, would anyone suggest that its necessary to go back to the Original shoemaker for this. (E.g. Trickers, Barker and Cheaney)? Or, does it work fine using a established local cobbler? For example, is the shape of the shoe compromised in anyway or the finishing of the shoe? This question is influenced by the fact that the original shoemaker is charging twice of what the local cobbler is charging. If anyone has experience on the matter, then please do share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 (edited) Most professional cobblers are capable of offering this service, plenty of whom are members on here. If the correct care is taken, the shoes should fit just like they currently do, although, on very rare occasions, they might need to be worn in again. (This is usually when the footbed has been replaced.) Save your money and let some of the great folk on here show you what they have to offer. As an ex-cobbler of over 35 years, I can tell you that some of the members are the best in the trade. Plus, your investing in a small business and not lining the pocket of some CEO. Rick. Edited February 14 by kobblers x minit uk and Ehtfal 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Agreed, any good cobbler can do that job for. Why not give us your location and we may be able to recommend someone capable. Paul. Ehtfal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehtfal Posted February 14 Author Report Share Posted February 14 Hi. Thanks so far for the advice. I am based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. Any cobblers you can suggest for the job (other than Timpson who are a 'no go' company for me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Not sure why we would even consider mentioning Timpson on an independent shoe repair forum kobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverlearning Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 5 hours ago, kobblers said: Plus, your investing in a small business and not lining the pocket of some CEO. Rick. Not very fair, without those deep pockets there wouldn’t be any Goodyear welted shoes for small scale cobblers to repair! Goodyear welted footware is the best footware.... they can be resoled endlessly! i can’t imagine you need the insole replaced and it’s not something that should be replaced if it is still functional! you put allot of work into making that insole the best fitting insole you will find. 100% you should go to a small cobbler on someone’s recommendation..... the original manufacturer is charging high because there’s more individual labour involved repairing an old shoe than there is batch producing a new pair. You should get the work done and keep the shoes for many more years to come... good quality shoes get better with age if you look after them! I hope someone recommends somebody for you... I don’t know anyone on here well but there is some on here with an incredible amount of knowledge! regards Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehtfal Posted February 15 Author Report Share Posted February 15 Hi Folks. So anyone you can recommend in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 20 hours ago, Ehtfal said: Hi Folks. So anyone you can recommend in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area? @petercoulsonany ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Dickinsons in Byker have been around a fair amount of time and have a good reputation then there's Bolton Bros who are boot makers, orthopaedic and shoe repairs in a warehouse might be worth a try Foreverlearning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Mark Dalton at Nook Shoe Repairs Tony Hanratty at City Cobbler Billy Tool at whitley bay there are others carry on! Foreverlearning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehtfal Posted March 6 Author Report Share Posted March 6 Thanks for the help and recommendations folks. Managed to get in touch with one of the above recommended. They were very helpful and i know now where to go. Best Wishes. Foreverlearning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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