daveh Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I was wondering where one would go in Lerwick to have shoes repaired these days. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyScy Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Crystal Clear Holistic across from Boots, have a shoe repair sign in the window, i think they have a shoe repair service in the back of the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Many thanks for the quick response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viblir Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Now Crystal Clear is shut, does anybody know where I can get shoes repaired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoormal Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Depends what you need done - I can do restitching and basic things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Lerwick that you can get a pair of shoes resoled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 There isn't anywhere in Lerwick, you'd have to go to Aberdeen! Niche in the market guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Well, I am retired but there certainly seems to be a gap in the market then for someone starting out. A good few years ago, before I came to Shetland, I was toying with the idea of whether it was feasible to have a van going around the neighbourhood, equipped with the necessary machinery, with someone able to do shoe and bag repairs. I found that the while-u-wait cobblers were charging ridiculous amounts for soles and heels and totally ludicrous amounts for putting the new tiny rubber heels on ladies' high-heeled shoes. I didn't follow it through as I was busy in my normal day-job but there is certainly an apparent opportunity in Shetland for such a service. The guy/girl operating such a facility could be based in Lerwick but travel around the islands once or twice a month as well. I have no idea as to how much a van would cost, inclusive of the equipment, plus the person running it would need to gain some experience on the mainland to offer a full range of repair facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I send my boots to a place in Stonehaven. They are very good.D & J Shoe Repairs11 Ann StStonehaven, Kincardineshire AB39 2ER01569 762 417 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peerie Trow Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I think the service isn't currently on offer as it is not financially viable - a bit like Mareel! Maybe the Council or the Arts Trust could set up a shoe repair shop and staff it with a few receptionists (with radio on in background), half a dozen job estimators, some marketing personnel, a cleaner or two, a handy man ..... oh, I almost forgot, someone to de the repairs and deliver the so called "front line" services. Brilliant business model!? Peerie Trow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 That could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peerie Trow Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 .. bloody right! It could, but at the expense of the taxpayer, most of whom could never have envisaged the exponential growth of the "gold plated index lined" pension scheme of the public sector, whose employees have no accountabily, take no financial risks, can take days off at will and are in receipt of rewards which are not commensurate with either input or output.....the land of milk and honey, without risk!!!! And paid for by whom? Seriously considered answers only!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 I won't argue with you on that one. The Labour government's domestic economic policy was built around such scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua2412 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Lerwick that you can get a pair of shoes resoled? There is a shoe repair place in Shetland at Jackys which is opposite Frank Williamson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua2412 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 There isn't anywhere in Lerwick, you'd have to go to Aberdeen! Niche in the market guys! Yes there is Shoe repair in Shetland at Jackys opposite Frank Williamsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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