karekatsu t1_iurreac wrote
Reply to comment by jennycotton in Women's heels - do they exist in the BIFL category? Or at least lasting a couple of years... by jennycotton
Counter point - I got my favorite ankle boots repaired (the sole was falling out of the heel column, the flat part was fine) and buffed for less than $40. He even repainted the heel to hide a bunch of scuffs I'd gotten on the shoes over the years, and buffed the suede for me as a free service.
Don't feel like you have to go to the fashion district of new york for solid repair work - sweet old grandpas in the corner of a strip mall can do just as good and you're paying for their kid's college. Check reviews, and if all seems good then go ahead.
jennycotton OP t1_iurxjb6 wrote
oh yeah i am a big small business person when it comes to services like this. your cobbler sounds amazing! i will ask around for referrals, good idea
acouple2tree t1_iusyw9j wrote
i finally resoled my 10+ year old gucci leather flip-flops (which i originally got for $100 w/ coupons, points, & sale lol) i'm looking forward to another 10+ years out of them making them literally cheaper than plastic cheapies every year.
hammockboss t1_iuvzs3r wrote
This is good advice. Another way to find a reputable cobbler is to ask in a high-end shoe store who they recommend -- last time I moved, I found mine by calling the local Fluevog store and he's the best I've ever had.
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