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LATEST ARTICLES  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] Foot binding has been a reality in history 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] 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. [More]

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] Search The Archive