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SHOES REPAIR AND RESTORATION
Italiano Made Dress Shoe Repair,
Even in a world that is seemingly becoming more and more casual, nothing beats the look of classic men’s dress shoes under a great suit or favourite pair of jeans.
When you finally land on just the right colour, fit, and style, a nice pair of dress shoes is an investment that should last you a lifetime. That’s where we come in.
The craftsmen at italiano made knew how to re-craft men’s dress shoes just as the brands originally manufactured them.
Whether your shoes just need a new sole or a full factory recondition to make them look like you just brought them home from the shop, we’ll get them back on your feet and ready to sport in no time.
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The Anatomy of a Dress Shoes,
When we approach a dress Shoe repair project, we focus on structural preservation. There are 5 primary areas of concern when we evaluate any damage:
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The Upper is the top of the shoe.
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The shoe Insole is the part your foot sits on.
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The Welt or Midsole lies in between the sole and the upper. This is a critical component that is stitched or glued directly to the upper and serves as the foundation for the sole to attach to.
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The Heel Base lies in between the heel cap and the sole. Similar to the welt, the heel base is attached directly to the sole and serves as the foundation for the heel caps to attach to.
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The Sole and Heel Cap are the components of the shoe that make contact with the ground and give you the traction and support you need while walking. The majority of your wear and tear occurs here, and basic repairs can be maintained. However, if you wait too long to wear through these layers, you risk damaging the welt, insole and/or upper, which will result in more extensive repair needs
Heel Cap Repair
One of the most common repairs on men’s dress shoes is heel replacement. The heel is an integral part of the whole shoe and should always be protected from wear.
After carefully evaluating your shoe, we’ll replace and install new, protective rubber heel caps in order to preserve the heel base shape and integrity. These rubber caps also provide extra comfort, durability, and traction—similar to a brake pad that protects the rotors and callipers on a car.
If you have heavy wear on the heel, you’ll most likely have significant wear on the sole as well.
Read on to learn more about how we’ll diagnose and repair your soles
Sole Repair
If the soles of your dress shoes have been worn down into the welt or midsole, it’s time for a sole replacement!
Shoes that have a severely worn sole, or even a hole in the sole, can be repaired. We can complete a half-sole repair without replacing the heels, or a full-sole repair which requires a new heel. Usually, if the sole is heavily worn, the heels are as well.
There are several reasons a sole replacement is so important. Once a hole has been worn into the sole, it can mean that the insole of the shoe is getting damaged. The insole, which every shoe is built around, is critical to protect and preserve because unfortunately, it can’t be replaced if damaged. Additionally, when soles are heavily worn at the toe or sides of a shoe or boot, the upper itself is likely to get scuffed and damaged with each step.
Lastly, the welt—what holds the shoe together—should ideally never see wear at all, as it’s a key component of the shoe’s structure.
We will look at your shoe carefully and determine the best repairs to make your shoe like new again.
To repair a sole, our cobblers will remove the old worn-out sole, re-cork the inside filler, and then cement and/or carefully stitch a new leather or rubber sole onto the shoe.
Since most "shoes" are level with a flat arch, we prefer doing a full sole with no half-sole splice so that your shoes look fantastic.
Sole & Heel Color Customization
If your sole is worn down (or even if it isn't!), we can completely replace it with nearly any color or tread you want.
Shoe Shine, Cleaning.
We can beautifully shine, clean, and/or completely refinish your dress shoe uppers whether they're leather, suede, nubuck, or any other fine finish.
Shoe Shine: A shoe shine consists of first cleaning off all the dirt, grime, and old polish, and then deep conditioning the leather until it is buttery soft. Next, we hand rub a wax or cream polish to provide stain and colour, and last, we buff the shoe to bring out the highest shine possible. The friction and heat we produce with rigorous buffing activate the shoe polish and produce a gorgeous sheen that makes your shoes look fresh and new.
Deep Clean & Refinish: If you want your shoes to look similar to the day you picked them off the shelves (or likewise, if they are made of suede, nubuck or fabric and can’t be “shined”), you’ll want what’s called a Deep Clean & Refinish
Shoe Stretching and Liner Replacement
Our cobblers can provide stretching if your shoes feel too snug. Leather shoes can be stretched up to ½ size and are stretched in the width, which helps with length as it allows the toe portion of the foot to spread out, relieving pressure. We can also stretch fabric and other dress shoe materials, just not always as easily as leather
We can also install a brand new leather sock liner—unwrinkled and fresh—inside your shoes that will provide both extra comfort and a refreshingly clean new smell.
Additionally, we can replace the heel liner at the back of your shoe to ensure you have just the right amount of cushioning
Shoes Repair & Services Re-Cap:
- Sole and Heel Replacement:£20 to £180 depending on the cost of the material you choose rubber or leather, glue or stitches on sole and heel replacements
- Sole and Heel Repair:£15 to £50 depending on the repair glue or stitches it needs
- Sole and Heel Customization:£10 to £50 depending on the repair glue or stitches it needs
- Shoes Cleaning:£25 to £45 depending on the condition of your items and how many times cleaning it needs
-Shoes Shining:£15 to £35 depending on if it needs cleaning before shining and scratches
-Shoes Stretching:£12 to £30 depending on shoes conditions
-Shoes Sock liner replacement:£15 to £100 depending on the glueing, stitching and material you choose
-Shoes Inside non-slip Cushion Pads:£10 to £50 depending on the brand and material you choose
-Shoes Dye or painting:£35 to £120 depending on the condition of your items, how many times need paint and how big your boot calf
-Repairs: toe repairs, by stitches or glue, £15 to £45 depending on the condition of your items
-Pull straps and loops:£10 to £30 depending on the repair glue or stitches it needs
-Custom stitching/rips/tears/patchwork:£10 to £75 depending on the repair glue or stitches it needs
- Hardware (e.g. rivets, buckles, hooks, rings, etc):£12 to £75 depending on the glueing, stitching and material rivets, buckles, hooks, and rings cost we need to buy
-Toe and Heel plates:£15 to £100 depending on the glueing, stitching and material Toe and Heel plates, cost we need to buy
If you’d like to discuss your Shoes repair needs with our workmanship, Describe and send us photos of your items by WhatsApp or email us to discuss your repair needs before getting started.
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