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A Florida cobbler repairs worn soles and broken heels



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Ukrainian cobbler finds destiny in shoe repair
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Snapshot: Shoe repair is all in the family for Raymond Torcaso
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Lee

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Posted - 06/19/2010 :  12:58:26 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a pair of backless heels and the dog chewed my insoles where the ball of my foot goes and the edge of the heel where the heel of my foot touches the sole. Is it repairable or do you need to see pics? Please help.

lee kono

Hartland

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Posted - 06/19/2010 :  7:39:11 PM  Show Profile  Visit Hartland's Homepage  Reply with Quote
If you were to call on the phone, I might first ask you what color they are. Basic colors would be better to be matched with any leather needed.

The insoles are replaceable, and the leather part around the edge of the heel can be fixed also or replaced, and dyed to match.

look for your neighborhood shoe shop, and see if they can help you! Bring both shoes!

Thanks for asking!
Gene

Gene from Hartland Shoe Repair Saint Paul MN.

Edited by - Hartland on 06/19/2010 7:43:17 PM
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