How Often Should You Resole Your Shoes?
A simple rule of thumb for knowing when your soles have had enough — and why catching it early saves you money.
from the repair desk
Notes on keeping things going.
When to resole, and when to let go?
Not every shoe is worth saving. Here's how we decide — and the honest answer about whether your pair makes the cut.
The key machine that's older than the shop
We cut keys on a machine our father bought second-hand in 1987. It's finicky, it's loud, and we wouldn't trade it for anything new.
Why leather cracks (and what actually fixes it)
Most cracked leather isn't worn out — it's dried out. Here's the difference, and the routine that keeps a good pair of boots going for a decade.
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