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.
thanks so much for all the help! i called my local shoe repair and they finally got them in-- just in time too since i got an early bday present-- christian louboutin very prive in white snakeskin =D i'm taking them it first thing in the morning, along with all the other pieces of art, to get the red rubberies put on! thanks again everyone!
New and improved color match is now available for Christian Louboutin shoes. Super Tap has a 1mm red soling with no logo. Just a beautiful color match and ultra thin and durable. I use it exclusively now. While the other colors are close, this is the best match yet.