I bet you are pretty fed up with your leather shoes because you see their scuffed heels while conducting a meeting with your clients. Instead of clicking that “add to cart” link to purchase your new Allen Edmonds, stop and think for a second. Resoling your shoes will help you save money and retain your style.
If you want to find a good cobbler in New York City, it might seem as hard as to find a unicorn. However, you really need one. You are looking for an artisan who will treat your leather shoes with respect and professionalism. To begin with, try visiting a nearby “Cobbler’s Bench” or your trusted old-fashioned dry-cleaner. Of course, Yelp should be your source of information; however, do not forget to check the photos of the work done, not just a rate. The presence of a line of people bringing dress shoes to this particular place is a sign that you have found what you were looking for.
You have never spent as much money on resoling your shoes as on purchasing new Allen Edmonds. Resoling will cost you between fifty and eighty dollars. Imagine that you are paying three hundred dollars for a new pair of Oxfords. Your accountant would thank you for that saving. Besides, there is no sense in spending extra time on breaking your shoes in.
When you meet your new cobbler, do not forget to tell him to use either Vibram or Dainite rubber for the bottom part of your shoes. It will help your leather shoes become more durable and protected from weather conditions as well as stairs in the subway. A good cobbler will condition upper leather as well. Now you own a new pair of shoes which looks like a new one and comfortable from the first day of wearing.
OK, I understand that new shoes are very attractive. However, wearing a pair of shoes you wore to many different business deals and dinners makes you feel unique. Resoling gives you that chance, saving your money. Your feet will definitely thank you for that.