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the Cost of Cobblers and Shoe Repair for Women's Dress Shoes

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Description
$ 15
Feb 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
pumps
Reattaching a broken off heel  more... close row
$ 20
Jun 2007
Lincoln, Nebraska
high heels
Great repairs, but a bit pricey  more... close row
$ 20
Feb 2007
San Diego, CA
High heels
Heel repaired on really expensive shoe  more... close row
$ 13
Apr 2007
Tampa, FL
2" heels
Reusing better than buying new  more... close row
$ 75
Dec 2007
Little Rock, AR
snakeskin pumps
Snakeskin pumps had sentimental value  more... close row
$ 52
Apr 2008
San Diego, CA
Leather dress shoes
Check for insurance on expensive shoes  more... close row

Description of service

I had the sole of my favorite shoes replaced. I'd had them for almost 5 years with no repair. They initially cost 200 dollars and would have cost around 350 dollars to replace with similar shoes. A cobbler was recommended to me and I ended up paying around 52 dollars including taxes to have them resoled.


Review of Service

If I didn't know my shoes I wouldn't know these were old. They look brand new. I went to a place a buddy recommended. I dropped them off in the morning on a Tuesday and they were ready by the end of work on a Thursday. They were a tad bit tight at first but I thought I'd just wait it out as maybe they somehow were tightened and would loosen up with wear. I was right after a few days they loosened right now.


Tips

Definitely get some advice from a buddy or co-worker on this one. I've heard horror stories about shoes being lost and leather being destroyed. Find out how much they guarantee your shoes are insured for if they do ruin them. Don't worry if it takes a few days. You'd rather spend a few days and get them done right.


$ 100
Mar 2007
Tempe, AZ
dress shoe
Cobbler transformed dress shoes into dance shoes  more... close row
$ 35
Sep 2007
Salt Lake City, UT
Stileto
Red stiletto heel repaired while eating dinner  more... close row
$ 60
May 2008
Houston, Texas
Walking Boot
Price and tip because of such a good job  more... close row
$ 30
Apr 2008
San Fransico, California
Merona Aretha Dress Pumps in Brown
High hair repairs by experienced cobblers  more... close row
$ 20
Jul 2007
Big Rapids, Michigan
Women's high heeled sandal
Shoe straps widened  more... close row
$ 15
Nov 2007
New York, NY
Suede pumps
Heel restoration and repair  more... close row
$ 33
Mar 2008
Poughkeepsie, NY
high heels
Replaced heel on favorite pair of shoes  more... close row