Cobblers, shoe care, DIY

[apathy!]

Asking again. Is there anything i can do to stop this from worsening (cracked midsole)?

http://i.imgur.com/JteLcRI.png

They are my favourite sneakers and I don't think I'll be able to find another pair when these give out.

thanks

[gavroche88]

Willie's Shoe Service in LA has always handled my mailed shoes with care. It will take a month or so, all told, but they've worked on Guidis for me and done great work.

I just bought a pair of Guidi 992s brand new -- the representative compared the current season version (which I purchased) and the previous season's model to explain a difference in the leather. He mentioned that the previous season was a higher quality Cordovan, but the newer season is a treated leather for better weatherproofing (he was not entirely sure of the leather itself).

Now, this is my first pair of Guidi shoes, so my knowledge is not really there. Even worse, I live in a place not so convenient for trustworthy cobbling (on a shoe of this caliber, at least). Does anyone know of a great cobbler I could ship to with confidence?

Furthermore, this really textured, rough leather has me a bit confused as to the best way to condition it without ruining the roughness or matte color. I've read through the thread and looked at a lot of products, but does someone else with these shoes have a recommended product? Thanks.

[okayvin]

Asking again. Is there anything i can do to stop this from worsening (cracked midsole)?

http://i.imgur.com/JteLcRI.png

They are my favourite sneakers and I don't think I'll be able to find another pair when these give out.

thanks

Shoe goo brand glue

[VP_RP]

If theres anyone that has a tutorial or DIY on cobbling shoes it would help alot, trying to soleswap some rick owens dunks or at least add another sole to them. thanks

[kevlar776]

Has anybody ever have the shanks split on their CCP tornadoes? I've got a pair and the shank has split right near the heel. I'm wondering if it is an involved process or even possible to have this repaired by a cobbler?

[tonecrush]

Any tips with ma+ side lace boots? Noob to leather care here.

[cblicious]

If theres anyone that has a tutorial or DIY on cobbling shoes it would help alot, trying to soleswap some rick owens dunks or at least add another sole to them. thanks

I never found something like that, but just take them to a cobbler. In every bigger city there are good cobblers who can fix that really good, I paid about 20$ for both soles

[bukka]

What would you recommend to clean shoes made in reversed horse? Thanks!

[Shucks]

a soft brush for dust, and a slightly damp cloth for dirt..

[bukka]

That's what I was thinking, I was wondering if there was some kind of product equivalent to leather care balm
Thanks Shucks

[kurta]

Los Angeles Shoe Repair/Cobbler

For those in Los Angeles looking for someone to vibram their shoes, resurrect their soles, and generally make their footwear sing, please go to Pasquale's Shoe Repair (info below). They were highly referred to me, and have done incredible work on my Augusta derbies: They've respected the integrity of the shoe's shape, sanded them down expertly, and performed seamless, spotless vibram work for me. I'm a new, lifelong devotee.

Pasquale Shoe Repair
5616 San Vicente Blvd # 1, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 936-6883
pasqualeshoerepair.com

[Fenix]

Do you guys vibram over the cross heel on the MA+ boots? These partial rubber heels always throw me for a loop.

[nicelynice]

Rick sneaker fix. Cobbler did a fantastic job fixing these up, soles were destroyed. Added thick Vibram soles for extra protection.

Rongo Rongo in Tokyo

http://rongo-rongo.net/

[apathy!]

^ damn that's pretty impressive. How much was it inc soles?

[nicelynice]

$25 for the heel, $50 for the resole, $10 extra for the thicker vibrams. Very fair price considering it's a tiny shop run by a really nice guy and his wife.