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SHOE REPAIR
A quality repair is easy to see for the customer
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A quality repair is easy to see for the customer because the customer knows what she or he is happy to wear. A quality tradesperson also knows how to make and present a quality repair for the customer.
The first step in making a quality repair is the choice of materials. Increasing we are a global community with some leather and rubbers produced in Australia and some are made in other countries of the world. The quality repairer will always want a good price from their wholesalers for the repair materials but will not sacrifice quality of product. The quality shoe repairer aims to give the customer the best repair, made from the best materials at the best price - and be in business for the customer in the years to come. [More] |
Boot collars and shirt collars have a few things in common
Boot collars and shirt collars have a few things in common they both get dirty and they both wear out!
No need to talk about the dirty shirt collars here, but isnt it such a frustration when the collar on your favourite boot pulls away from the upper of the boot, or the dog gets to it, or it simply wears out? [More] |
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Chaps need repair! Quite agree cries 50% of the population!
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Chaps need repair! Quite agree cries 50% of the population!
From the dictionary - Chap is colloquial for man or boy - and - Chaps are strong leather riding breeches or overalls with no seat worn over ordinary trousers to protect the legs!
So does the population agree? - chaps need repair now 100% of the population is arguing! [More] |
The perfect match is not always made in heaven
The perfect match is not always made in heaven. Shoe repairers cut more keys than locksmiths. Keys are cut at all sorts of retail outlets. The frustration can be high at times about the quality of service and product. Firstly, the quality of the steel in the key needs to be considered some steel is stronger than other steel. Secondly, the range of key blanks is often a frustration where as the repairer who is not a locksmith will not have all the keys a locksmith would have, they do have quite a broad range and will check to make sure the blank to be cut does in fact match the original. Thirdly the key which is cut has to match the original. How many times have had a key cut and it does not open the lock when you get home! [More] |
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SHOE CARE
Foot binding has been a reality in history
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Foot binding has been a reality in history and now stretching the shoes is common practice.
Do we buy the shoes to fit the feet or do we fit the feet into the shoes? Perhaps as customers shoe repairers and shoe makers included! buy our shoes thinking yes they fit well. Having paid the bill - the shoes go home. On the comfort of the carpeted floor the shoes are tried again and yes the feet feel good. Then the crunch comes. The shoes are worn all day to work or all night to that special occasion. [More] |
LEATHER GOODS CARE
Dance the night away in elegant safe footwear
Dance the night away in elegant safe footwear. Ball room dancing, Irish dancing, ballet, character, tap, rock, jazz, modern all the forms have their gear including their shoes.
Quality shoe repairers make magical repairs to the dance shoes just in time for the special occasion. Be it a hole right through the leather at the toe, the sole, the heel and invariably for those who continue to dance in our lives the good old stretch! A little bit of time is always appreciated to make the best repair in a more relaxed manner, but your quality shoe repairer will never let you down for that special occasion. [More] |
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MORE THAN SHOE REPAIR
Riding the straights and the making and repair of boots and shoes
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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. [More] |
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Your Melbourne Cup Shoes will race on
Your Melbourne Cup Shoes will race on after the cup to Oaks Day and beyond by you giving them some care. Predicting Melbourne's weather for the local and the visitor alike, can be a bet in itself, as any day at this time of the year can have all four seasons. [More]
Spring into the holidays with bags safe for your luggage
Spring into the holidays with bags safe for your luggage. Make sure the zips are working properly. Check the handles are sewn on well and double check that the rivets are doing their job. There is nothing worse than just getting away on a holiday and having to find a shoe lace, a piece of rope and in the extreme a temporary airport bag for all your luggage. [More]
Keep safe
Keep safe with a spare key in a safe place in your home. Many local logo Shoe Repairers cut keys for your house and your car. The advice from your local logo Shoe Repairer is to cut the second and spare key from the original before the original begins to wear out. [More]
Ask your shoe repairer to help you
Ask your shoe repairer to help you with an answer to your tricky question. Many of our local logo Shoe Repairers tell stories of customers asking questions about repair and many other things which they simply cannot find an answer to elsewhere. [More]
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