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

Price 
Location 
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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
$ 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

Description of service

Replaced the heel on my favorite high heel shoes without having the repair be noticeable to others.


Review of Service

The shoemaker replaced the heel on my favorite shoe. He did such a professional job actually that I considered him to be an artist. He did such a great job that I couldn't tell by touching it or looking at the new heel that it had been replaced. When he put the pair together it was as if they were new.


Tips

I would suggest to anyone before they think of throwing out their favorite pair of shoes consider trying their local shoemaker. Especially if these are shoes you use often and fit into your wardrobe. Although I went 15 to 20 minutes out of my way, in the end it saved me time, money,and the pain my feet suffer when breaking in a new pair of shoes. While I was there I also learned that the shoemaker handles repairs on leather and suede items. He fixes coats, belts and purses. The repairs are great and for a fraction of the original cost of the item. This has extended the life of my wardrobe and put money back in my wallet.