Most cobblers will provide service for shortening belts. The price range depends on the stitching, removal buckle, and rivets. A cobbler can recommend shortening the belt from either the buckle end or the tail end, depending on how it was made.
Price to Shorten Belts
Average Price: £12
Top Price: £14
Shortening a belt often based on how the belt is connected to the buckle, a professional cobbler will normally shorten it without difficulty.
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If you need a replacement resin sole, your local shoe repair shop should be able to help you with it. Prices vary depending on the location and the process used to repair the sole.
Walking Boot Repairs – Full Vibram Sole
The cost of buying a new pair of quality walking boots can be high, therefore having them repaired with a quality sole makes good sense.
You should be aware that a cheap, brand new pair of walking boots can often be bought for less than a quality repair, however they are often inferior quality and many find them uncomfortable.
A complete resole repair can be a laborious process for the cobbler so the price often reflects this. Your boots current sole is patched or removed prepped and glued, and after the resoling process the boots are finished by hand, and then usually conditioned for waterproofing. The price guide quoted here is for the entire units. However it is often possible to get the heel or the sole repaired without replacing the entire unit. These repairs can be more cost effective and just as durable, but perhaps not quite as aesthetically pleasing.
Gents Stick-on Soles
Stick-on soles are there to provide anti-slip properties for the shoes and also to remedy small tears on soles before the damage gets worse.
If you haven’t been to a shoe repair shop before, consider choosing an independant one as they may charge less. Bigger repair companies tend to be more expensive as they have bigger overheads. Nevertheless, there’s no harm in doing research and comparing prices before you decide on a shop.
