Cobblers, shoe care, DIY

[tommiy]

^ +1 - a good cobbler will be able to handle that issue without problems. Make sure you ask him to re-use to old holes (this may be obvious, but some cobblers don't bother).

[SlightRight]

Hey guys, I'm wondering do I need to do anything to my Guidi now? Or they still got plenty of life.
They're basically my daily boots. I do wish them last longer for better aging.
Any suggestions? Many thanks in advance!

[tommiy]

At the very least, I would put on heel taps. You can DIY or have a cobbler do it. If it were me, I would put on a rubber sole and heel for longer wear/easier resoling in the future. Vibram is a popular brand of rubber sole/heel to put on. Topy works as well.

[BBSCCP]

Thanks guys for the input. I have a high instep indeed but the boots are not too small. And, I think it's due to the cotton thread which becomes fragile after snow, rain and regular use. Maybe a non organic thread would hold up much longer.
I will visit my cobbler tmr. to hear again another argument why I should not buy boots like this anymore hahaha. Cheers!

[chandler]

Anyone have a reference to a good cobbler in the Boston area?

Have some experience with a couple local places but want to see what else may be out there.

In boston I like santacroce

[messenoire]

i searched the thread first and didnt find anything, can i vibram older season rick crepe sole trainers (the ones with the stapled back)? is it possible to reinforce the staples as well?

[sixledge]

In boston I like santacroce

I searched a little but did not find anything.

Where is this?

[tommiy]

Here you go... Santa Cross: http://www.yelp.com/biz/santacross-d...oe-serv-boston

[sixledge]

Ah I see, cross not croce.

Thanks

[Shucks]

i searched the thread first and didnt find anything, can i vibram older season rick crepe sole trainers (the ones with the stapled back)? is it possible to reinforce the staples as well?

yes you can, and i'd do it right from the start since otherwise the soles will wear down super fast, but depending on the glue your cobbler uses, the soles may start to come off quite rapidly. so you will have to go back every now and then to have them re-glued, unless you find a cobbler that uses glue that worked well on crepe rubber. (i did....)

as for reinforcing the staples i have no idea, i've just let mine rust off...

[Lane]

my backzip guidis have the zipper seams all torn as ive been neglectful. Anywhere I can bring them to in NYC/DC to have them fixed? rather would avoid sending them to guidi and waiting ages to get em back.

[chestercopperpot]

my backzip guidis have the zipper seams all torn as ive been neglectful. Anywhere I can bring them to in NYC/DC to have them fixed? rather would avoid sending them to guidi and waiting ages to get em back.

I've always had good experience with elite shoe repair in the west village.

Not too pricey either.

[tommiy]

B. Nelson

[Lane]

if they gotta replace the zippers do you know if they'd put similar ones? Believe they are excellas..

[inconduit]

for those of you in the toronto area, nick's shoe repair is the best.

http://nickscustomboots.com/