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Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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I come bearing an excellent report for those of you in the greater NY Metropolitan area. Leather Spa in Grand Central took my Ann Demeulemeester triple lace boots circa 2008 -- that is, you would be forced to pry these, screaming, out of my cold, dead hands -- and worked some major magic.
I should have thought to take Before photos; instead all I have is the After. To give you an idea, these babies had been worn to death both by my myself and their prior owner. The heel was ground to smithereens, the salt and water staining was extensive, and the leather hadn't been properly polished in god knows how long.
They rebuilt the heel, added a protective sole and extra protective taps to endure the lifetime I spend in these things, cleaned and polished, "weatherized" (added protectant/sealant against future insult), and delivered them to me five days ahead of schedule.
I couldn't be happier. Pictures attached. If you have a Holy Grail item that prompts panic attacks at the thought of handing them over to a cobbler, worry not with this folks. They ain't exactly cheap but they know what the fuck they're doing. The guy at the counter was super polite, explained what needed to be done and precisely why and how it would be accomplished, and then called me promptly the second they were ready for pick up. No unnecessary upselling either. What a mensch.
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Originally posted by jimmycs View PostLooking at that YT, the shop is called Guild Arms (in english). Seems like the HP is www.guild-arms.com. Not sure still active though.
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Originally posted by Lohikaarme View PostAssuming the name and logo are right, I think this is the link: http://www.footwear.co.jp/index.html I can't read Japanese though and they don't seem to mention repairs on the site.
The one you mentioned is located in Ginza which is not the same as the other.
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Originally posted by Lohikaarme View PostAssuming the name and logo are right, I think this is the link: http://www.footwear.co.jp/index.html I can't read Japanese though and they don't seem to mention repairs on the site.
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Please tell me if you know good cobblers in Paris who are able to work with m_moria? My heels are coming apart. I have visited my local cobbler but the glue he used died in just 2 weeks. Thanks in advance!
It looks quite bad, here are the pictures: http://imgur.com/a/wiXDHLast edited by newp; 12-01-2016, 03:16 PM.
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Originally posted by newp View PostPlease tell me if you know good cobblers in Paris who are able to work with m_moria? My heels are coming apart. I have visited my local cobbler but the glue he used died in just 2 weeks. Thanks in advance!
It looks quite bad, here are the pictures: http://imgur.com/a/wiXDH
I tried them once for a resole of a pair of Bambas and it was ok.
There is also "à la ville à la montagne", near Bastille, they are also very good, and their prices re similar.
Let us know how it goes !
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Originally posted by Nomadic Planet View PostAtelier Cattelan is supposed to be the best / one of the best in Paris.
I tried them once for a resole of a pair of Bambas and it was ok.
There is also "à la ville à la montagne", near Bastille, they are also very good, and their prices re similar.
Let us know how it goes !
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Originally posted by hullabaloo View PostAnyone know if this is fixable? the zipper is pulling away from the leather
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