Cobblers in Canada (Toronto or major Canadian cities) - goodyear welt and JR Rendenbach

[HalfHuskyBite]

I'm going to send a pair of R.M Williams Chelsea Boots or my Salvatore Ferragamo plain toe bluchers in for a re-sole. Just trying to debate between Dainite and JR soles. Are JR's more comfortable? Never had a pair but have multiple pairs in Dainite.

 

[suitforcourt]

I'm going to send a pair of R.M Williams Chelsea Boots or my Salvatore Ferragamo plain toe bluchers in for a re-sole. Just trying to debate between Dainite and JR soles. Are JR's more comfortable? Never had a pair but have multiple pairs in Dainite.

I find JRs are stiff but comfortable. I have lazy arches and wear orthotics. So JR provides great support after a day of walking.

How about a compromise. Ask for the house leather, and then ask for rubber sole protector over it. Best of both worlds.

 

[suitforcourt]

I'm going to send a pair of R.M Williams Chelsea Boots or my Salvatore Ferragamo plain toe bluchers in for a re-sole. Just trying to debate between Dainite and JR soles. Are JR's more comfortable? Never had a pair but have multiple pairs in Dainite.

Or try a completely different rubber sole? The Vibram 430 is pretty popular and has thinner profile.

 

[HalfHuskyBite]

Or try a completely different rubber sole? The Vibram 430 is pretty popular and has thinner profile. View attachment 1418849 View attachment 1418850

Who did those for you? Those could work.

 

[suitforcourt]

Who did those for you? Those could work.

Pablo Hadarits at Dimar in Guelph

Pablo Hadarits - Dimar Shoe Repair - Guelph Ontario

In my continuing quest to try out new cobblers in Canada, I came across Dimar Shoe Repair in Guelph. Here are the websites: https://www.facebook.com/dimarshoerepair https://dimarshoerepair.com/ I decided to try Pablo Hadarits. His facebook pics are regularly updated, and I communicated with...

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[EdwardWilson]

Any opinions on the best cobbler in Vancouver? A pair of my Allen Edmonds (actually several pairs sadly) are too tight around the last toe. I need a good cobbler who can stretch them.

I've heard good things about Galoche and Quick Cobbler.

Thanks!

 

[suitforcourt]

Any opinions on the best cobbler in Vancouver? A pair of my Allen Edmonds (actually several pairs sadly) are too tight around the last toe. I need a good cobbler who can stretch them.

I've heard good things about Galoche and Quick Cobbler.

Thanks!

Quick Cobbler.

Here are my reviews:

Quick Cobbler - Vancouver Canada

They don't attach the welt. Those machines stitch the out-sole to the welt. Looks like he runs a nice operation. Thanks @Nick V. ! Always great to get your input. I didn't write anything down and largely relying on my obviously faulty memory.

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Ask that Pat or Ron do the work. And tell them it's based on this SF review.

 

[EdwardWilson]

Quick Cobbler.

Here are my reviews:

Quick Cobbler - Vancouver Canada

They don't attach the welt. Those machines stitch the out-sole to the welt. Looks like he runs a nice operation. Thanks @Nick V. ! Always great to get your input. I didn't write anything down and largely relying on my obviously faulty memory.

www.styleforum.net

Ask that Pat or Ron do the work. And tell them it's based on this SF review.

I will take my AEs there this week. Thank you very much my friend. I will also mention SF.

Out of curiosity, are there any opinions on Galoche?

 

[suitforcourt]

I will take my AEs there this week. Thank you very much my friend. I will also mention SF.

Out of curiosity, are there any opinions on Galoche?

I have never used Galoche. But follow their Facebook page. They seem to know what they're doing based on the pics.

 

[suitforcourt]

Last repair by Martin Sugg in Thunder Bay. These are vintage Florsheim Golden Harvest. A rare model that needed a full rebuild. JR soles, toe plates, and cat paw heels.

 

[thefringthing]

Strip, re-dye, and polish on some AE Cavanaugh loafers by Dan Frappier of Heels 'n' Soles in Sudbury.

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[suitforcourt]

Strip, re-dye, and polish on some AE Cavanaugh loafers by Dan Frappier of Heels 'n' Soles in Sudbury.

Before:
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Great work by Dan. I'm sending him a box of shoes tomorrow.

How did you find out about him?

 

[thefringthing]

How did you find out about him?

You.

 

[adrs1157]

Anyone try Fine Shoe Sales & Repair near Donlands station in Toronto East York? Going to give them a shot.

 

[suitforcourt]

Anyone try Fine Shoe Sales & Repair near Donlands station in Toronto East York? Going to give them a shot.

What work will be done? Post before and after pics!