Re-Sole or buy new,,?

[bridgdav]

Time to buy or sort out a few pairs of shoes..

ALL Heels and soles are worn,

Classic Tan Loakes - Leather sole
Black Footjoy Classic dress - leather sole
Paul Smith Black Boot - Leather sole

I haven't had any shoes repaired for quite a few years.. SO,

What's the general concensious - Buy New or Get Re-soled/heeled..?
Whats the cost nowadays for a complete shoe re-sole..?
Is it a Mr Minit job or proper Cobbler..?

[ipwn]

If they are the average £75 type shoes, then just get new ones.

If they are £350 sort then repair.

I believe thats the way nowadays.

Oh and "ghey"

[Sarkmeister]

Re-sole??

Its not the 50s, get some new shoes....

[The GMan]

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

[rude-boy]

The GMan said:

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

Same here. My 6 year olf pair is about to go there for the last time today, then i'm just going to have to get another pair. WOuld have got another a few months ago but i'm sort of hoping the price of the new ones might go down a little in the next 3 months

[The GMan]

rude-boy said:

The GMan said:

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

Same here. My 6 year olf pair is about to go there for the last time today, then i'm just going to have to get another pair. WOuld have got another a few months ago but i'm sort of hoping the price of the new ones might go down a little in the next 3 months

They are great shoes.

[petrol_penelope]

BUY BUY BUY!

[5pen]

The GMan said:

rude-boy said:

The GMan said:

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

Same here. My 6 year olf pair is about to go there for the last time today, then i'm just going to have to get another pair. WOuld have got another a few months ago but i'm sort of hoping the price of the new ones might go down a little in the next 3 months

They are great shoes.

As an aside, what's the rough cost of a 'refresh' back at the factory?

[Olf]

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[Mc Lovin]

Sarkmeister said:

Re-sole??

Its not the 50s, get some new shoes....

[Chris_w666]

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[grumbledoak]

Unless they are irreplacable, buying new ones is a better bet. Everything is geared to cheap manufacture these days. Re-soles aren't cheap, and never as good as new.

It is like re-treads on tyres- on any car that you'd consider it, new tyres are cheap...

[The GMan]

5pen said:

The GMan said:

rude-boy said:

The GMan said:

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

Same here. My 6 year olf pair is about to go there for the last time today, then i'm just going to have to get another pair. WOuld have got another a few months ago but i'm sort of hoping the price of the new ones might go down a little in the next 3 months

They are great shoes.

As an aside, what's the rough cost of a 'refresh' back at the factory?

£85 at the moment and they are away between 2-6 weeks depending what time of year.

If they have been re-soled anywhere else before I think it costs more though not sure on that one, but I always get asked the question when I take them in.

[Mc Lovin]

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[IforB]

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[bigburd]

5pen said:

The GMan said:

rude-boy said:

The GMan said:

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

Same here. My 6 year olf pair is about to go there for the last time today, then i'm just going to have to get another pair. WOuld have got another a few months ago but i'm sort of hoping the price of the new ones might go down a little in the next 3 months

They are great shoes.

As an aside, what's the rough cost of a 'refresh' back at the factory?

Have you been to Churches outlet at Bicester Village?

[4hero]

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[Carreauchompeur]

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[5pen]

The GMan said:

£85 at the moment and they are away between 2-6 weeks depending what time of year.

If they have been re-soled anywhere else before I think it costs more though not sure on that one, but I always get asked the question when I take them in.

Ta very much.

[rude-boy]

The GMan said:

5pen said:

The GMan said:

rude-boy said:

The GMan said:

I get both pairs of my Churches re-soled when needed and they cost me less then £350 a pair.

Do what you want is my reply.

Edited by The GMan on Thursday 20th November 11:37

Same here. My 6 year olf pair is about to go there for the last time today, then i'm just going to have to get another pair. WOuld have got another a few months ago but i'm sort of hoping the price of the new ones might go down a little in the next 3 months

They are great shoes.

As an aside, what's the rough cost of a 'refresh' back at the factory?

£85 at the moment and they are away between 2-6 weeks depending what time of year.

If they have been re-soled anywhere else before I think it costs more though not sure on that one, but I always get asked the question when I take them in.

Mine haven't ever been for a 'refresh' but pay about £26 for new soles and heels.