Fixing Footwear
A Florida cobbler repairs worn soles and broken heels The Sharp End: Cobblers to the gentry
In a day's shift at a Chelsea shoe-repair shop, Dave Waller discovers his sole. The story is that shoe repair is a goldmine in a recession. Broken in, but not worn out
Richard Purpora began working at the shop when he was only 14 years old, under the tutelage of his uncle, Frank. Richard agreed to take over the family business in 2007. Ukrainian cobbler finds destiny in shoe repair
Alex Marshtein opened Alex's Shoe and Repairs in 1985 in Charleston but moved to Mount Pleasant two years ago for cheaper rent and better parking. Snapshot: Shoe repair is all in the family for Raymond Torcaso
Raymond Torcaso , 51, is a seventh-generation shoe repairman and has been practicing the trade in Kenosha for 40 years.
Hi, My aspiring model has one leg shorter than the other. She is growing out of it but for now we need about 1/2 an inch cut off one of her shoes. Does anyone know of a shoe repair professional between San Antonio and Dallas who can help. Really anywhere in South Texas we are willing to travel. will mail if necessary but...prefer he see her in both shoes and make recommendations. We would need about 6 pairs of shoes cut down for the first round.
you are right in one aspect, the shoemaker should see the shoes.
you asked if one heel could be cut down 1/2 an inch shorter... It depends on the construction of the shank...be aware that you will be changing the balance of the shoe and that could cause new problems.
Did you think about having the other heel raised 1/2" that could also work, but then you might need to add a lift to the sole of the same shoe. that actually may work better...when she becomes rich and famous, she can have the shoes made with the lift hidden inside!!
Need heel of one shoe cut 1/2 shorter
Posted - 06/01/2010 : 8:09:54 PM
