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Work and prices

Resole, restitch,
restore.

Shoes, boots, leather and luggage: what goes on the bench, how long it takes and what it costs, compared with new.

What crosses the workbench

01 — Shoes
Full resoling, leather or Vibram 2 to 5 days
Half-sole, toe caps, heels while you wait
Loose seams, eyelets, zippers 2 to 5 days
Stretching, softening on a wooden last 48 h
Orthopedic adjustment: heel lift, elevation 1 week
Waterproofing before winter while you wait
02 — Leather and bags
Handbags, purses: handles, linings, clasps 1 week
Belts: shortening, new holes while you wait
Suitcases, leather jackets, harnesses, straps 1 to 2 wks
Sports gear, gloves, shin guards varies
Dyeing and color change 1 week
How it works

From the counter to the bench.

  1. 01

    You bring in the pair

    At the counter, during opening hours. From out of town, mail it to us: returned by Canada Post.

  2. 02

    We look and estimate

    Sole, welt, stitching, leather: we tell you what needs doing, the price and the turnaround.

  3. 03

    The bench

    While-you-wait for quick jobs, 2 to 5 days for regular work, 1 to 2 weeks for major repairs.

  4. 04

    You leave with it

    We call you when it's ready; the pair waits for you at the counter.

Repair ticket — rates
Taxes extra · free estimate
Full stitched-leather resoling $85–140 new: $400
Vibram half-sole $45–65 new: $220
Heels, men's or women's $22–38 new: $180
Boot zipper, replaced $55–90 new: $350
Full dyeing, smooth leather $60–95 new: $300
Handbag handle rebuilt $50–110 new: $500 +
Belt holes, laces, upkeep $5–15 —
While you wait — done on the spot Standard — 2 to 5 days Big jobs — 1 to 2 weeks Fall: boots come back out of the closet, add a few extra days.
At the counter, people ask us

The questions
that keep coming up.

Is it worth resoling my boots?

If the upper is good leather and the boot is stitched, almost always: a full resole costs $85 to $140, a comparable new boot around $400. Bring it in and we'll tell you on the spot.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Come to the counter during opening hours; small jobs are done while you wait.

How long does it take?

While-you-wait for heels, toe caps and belts; 2 to 5 days for regular work; 1 to 2 weeks for major repairs. In the fall, allow a few extra days.

Do you repair glued shoes?

Often, yes, but not always. Some moulded soles can't be replaced: we tell you before we start.

I live far away. What can I do?

Mail us your items with your contact details and a note about the work you want. We call you with the price, then send them back by Canada Post.

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