Ann Arbor Shoe Repair

Five Ways to Break In Party Shoes
 by: Kathryn Finney

1. Wear them around the house for at least 2 days, with a pair of thick white cotton athletic socks, using either sandpaper or a sidewalk to slightly scuff the bottom.

2. If they’re leather, waterproof the outside of the shoes, then soak the entire pair underwater for about 2 minutes. Wearing a pair of thick white socks, walk around your house Continue Reading »

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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

Craftzine.com blog : Shoe Repair Tips + Interview with Vince Pacheo

But in this economy, shoe repair shops have flourished as many choose to get their worn or broken shoes Continue Reading »

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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair Capsule Collection | SwipeLife

Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair just recently launched the US Version of their Online Shop. Continue Reading »

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

toronto: shoe repair?

Can anyone tell me where to find a good shoe repair place? I tend to wear out the heels on my shoes and boots, so I'm Continue Reading »

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5 Tips To Make Your Leather Shoes Last Loner

Quality leather shoes cost money, so you want them to last as long as possible. Here’s 5 top tips for getting ther maxium lifespan from them:

Clean leather shoes regularly. To efficiently clean your shoes without harming them, use soapy water and a soft cloth and wipe the excess. Apply saddle soap all over the shoes, both inside and out and wipe Continue Reading »

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They call him the doctor of footwear. Among the various tools that a cobbler has, Shoe Repair Glue is mandatory. This adhesive is available in various forms depending on the part to be repaired and the cause. You will need different types of glue to make your shoe look better and for repairing purposes. The price of the glue varies depending on the quality of the glue. Experts advice the use of quality products. This helps preserve your footwear.

You can use the Shoe Repair Glue to repair the footwear yourself. Simply apply the glue on the torn part and attach the two areas. Apply pressure to enable it to stick firmly. Give the adhesive time to dry. There you have it. You may now use the footwear. This idea comes in handy in emergencies for example when going for an interview.

Some types of Shoe Repair Glue are made from a formula that allows the glue to work faster. At least you won’t be late for your appointment. There are various companies that produce quality footwear adhesive. They use an advanced formula that ensures the formation of a strong bond. Other types contain superior athletic material that gives the best service. You, the customer, can decide on which type you want

Other types of adhesives are exclusively for leather and others for rubber. However, it’s better to have an all purpose type that works with Rubber, Vinyl, Canvas and Leather. Some types need heating. Other types do not need heating. Be careful when getting information. Some companies may claim certain things yet they are no true. They basically just want your dollars.

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