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Subject Topic: Poor Quality Shoes.
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08/2/2013 at 9:15pm
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My first job was as a shoerepairer and a career of 12 years so have an advantage when it comes to our littluns footwear.None have fallen apart or worn out they have just grown out of them.
Every week i polish them up getting rid of the scuffs and giving them a once over in general.If i spot the sole coming away i repair it before it gets worse.It only takes a bit of super glue to repair it.Make the leather a little moist with saliva etc then use a dab of superglue,job done.

If you saw my sons shoes after a week of being kicked about then what they look like after a good polish you wouldnt recognise them.



09/2/2013 at 7:56pm
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Good point Lockie.
But have you noticed that a lot of shoes sold these days have parts that are not actually as fixable as shoes sold a few years ago?
I have been to the cobblers a few times to be told that heels/soles can't be built up or replaced due to the way the shoes have been manufactured and because of the materials used.

The last pair of shoes I bought from Clarkes for my boy wore out in 5 weeks. The seams went completely and they could not be fixed.
But it has made me inspect his shoes more regularly and keep them in better condition if I can.
Feezee

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