Hitting the pavement in your cognac leather ankle booties on the reg can take a major toll on your favorite footwear. But a scuff here or loose stitch there shouldn’t go unaddressed because you don’t ...

Navigating the workshop of Jim’s Shoe Doctor is a hazard for the inexperienced. Strips of leather and spare soles stack up ...

As products have gotten less expensive and more disposable, many traditional repair industries have withered away. Against all odds, shoe repair has retained a tenuous foothold. More than 50 ...

Like a sturdy pair of oxfords, Sir Allo has withstood the wear and tear of time and travel. Oh, it’s had its heels replaced a few times. And on this last trip, it looked as if Sir Allo might be headed ...

Walk into almost any shoe repair store and it’s like stepping back in time with the smells of polish, glue and leather, and shelves of worn shoes that call to mind a cobbler shop from another century.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Tom Talerico could not stay away from the old soles. The 69-year-old once again is busy fixing ...

While many industries are seeing a decline in business right now, one shoe repair business says the troubled economy is helping him.Your shoes are made for walking, but when you walk and walk, you can ...

EUSTIS — Downtown has been a comfy fit for Robert Dunston’s business. The 83-year-old has been toiling away in a cluttered shop at 15 N. Eustis St. since 1952, practicing a dying craft to give new ...

In a world where replacement often seems easier than repair, Cobblestone Shoe Repair stands as a testament to craftsmanship ...

This week, for the first time in 49 years, there will be no one behind the counter at Paul’s Shoe Repair in San Jose. Paul Cruz, the man behind the name of the shop and the cobbler known for making ...

No one has ever used “Apple Pay” at Tony’s Shoe Repair, nor has anyone pulled out a credit card. At least not successfully. No, for 54 years, Tony Likirdopulos has taken only cash or checks, dutifully ...