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MORE THAN SHOE REPAIR 
Riding the straights and the making and repair of boots and shoes
Riding the straights and the making and repair of boots and shoes is a winning combination for some. Quality shoe repairers are very skilled trades’ people – yes we repair shoes and also provide other services – further quality work and service for our customers.
Handmade boots and shoes is one service offered by some repairers. Some members make leather slippers – with leather uppers and linings and leather soles. Some members make regular shoes for men and women. Some members make shoes which can be worn with orthotics - these are the shoes which need to be of extra depth and width to take the size of the orthotic. Shoes of choice – for size, color and / or design are made by some members. Custom made motor cycle boots are made ready to match all the other gear for the big ride.
Handmade footwear is usually of higher quality than off the shelf shoes. Apart from the choice factor, the shoes should be made to fit the length and fit the width of the foot. Quality materials should be used with the customer having the choice to have leather upper and lining, leather or texon board inner soles, stitched or unstitched soles, leather or synthetic toe puffs and counters, eyelets, buckles, straps and lacings to the choice of the customer. This is what hand made should be about!
Whether it is shoe repair, locksmithing, shoe making, engraving or provision of other specialist services, your Footwear Repair Association Member (FRAV) shoe repairer is working to provide you with a quality service.
Within the trade, members know about the services of other repairers. Therefore the questions asked by customers can nearly always be answered – if not immediately, then with a little time allowed for some research, after which the quality shoe repairer will get back with an answer. Take a ride sometime and share the winning combination with your quality shoe repairer / shoe maker and try a handmade special.
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