Any way to remove leather dye from varnished wooden floor? Or am I just completely screwed?2mo ⋅ SilasTheSavage ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Earlier today I asked how I could darken these tan Birkenstock Lace Up Oxfords. Several of you suggested Mink Oil. It did the trick. These are before and after pictures. This was the color I was looking for. Thank you!2mo ⋅ onthewaymedia ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Asked for speed hooks. Wasn’t anticipating this. Never seen before. Why did they opt for these?2mo ⋅ Prosciutto4U ⋅ r/AskACobbler
I applied baking soda to an oil stain on a pair of Chelsea's after mindlessly following some advice and then conditioning the shoes. Needless to say, it's not looking great a week later. Is the damage permanent?3mo ⋅ Metatiny ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Should these be retired until fixed? I’ve only worn them maybe 10 times...4mo ⋅ MDFUstyle0988 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Thought y’all would appreciate this: these shoes were brought into the shop for a high gloss shine by an agent of President Biden’s secret service detail. Not everyday you get to say you worked on shoes that protect the leader of the free world1yr ⋅ RandyMcSexalot ⋅ r/AskACobbler
The saying goes “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” but doing this plus 3 more pair of mirror shines all in one day got damn tedious today10mo ⋅ RandyMcSexalot ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Just thrifted these for really cheap. How do I clean the dirty sole? It smells like cat pee, and only the dirty shoe smells.2mo ⋅ oskis_little_kitten ⋅ r/AskACobbler
My girlfriends car pissed on my boots my father got me. Can anyone help?!? Or is there anything I can do or am I screwed?1yr ⋅ Dabberceo159 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Heel completely came off my boot while line dancing, is this an easy fix or should I seek a cobbler?8mo ⋅ justbend_andsnap ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Just thrifted these. Is it possible to have the bottom straps removed? Can the sole be replaced with rubber so walking isn't so loud?1yr ⋅ bobmarley9 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
What a brief foray into shoe maintenance accrued for me... how do I store all of this?1yr ⋅ MrBarber1 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
What's the difference between these 2? The left one isn't available in my area atm...1mo ⋅ Tijgooo ⋅ r/AskACobbler
I thought this sub would appreciate seeing a pair of hand shined shoes worn by a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This shine represents hundreds of hours of practice and a couple hours everyday of reapplying polish after wearing all day2yr ⋅ justatossaway21 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Doc Martens ripped after a week of wearing... worth fixing? Any tipps?7mo ⋅ hungry_stewdent ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Can I fix these splitting soles myself? There aren’t any cobblers around me.4mo ⋅ Leadeater ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Why does the leather/finish have these micro cracks where the shoe creases?9mo ⋅ Element_Echo ⋅ r/AskACobbler
The sole of my Solovairs, which I’ve worn less than a dozen times, after I lightly stumped my foot against the pavement.11mo ⋅ borneatsea ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Disabled (one arm) experimenting with wire instead of laces, is this going to damage my shoes?2yr ⋅ bionicpirate42 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Think someone can fix them or am i screwed? Was dog sitting and one of them got ahold of my Docs1yr ⋅ StaffLongjumping8939 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Leather boots (solovair) cracking along creases. How can I prevent this from worsening, and is it normal?2yr ⋅ the12ftdwarf ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Is there any drawbacks to veg tanned leather? And how much better are vibram soles5mo ⋅ Pumpkinsoup420 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Sliced the leather on my dan post boot. Leather isn’t fully cut through. Can it be fixed?4yr ⋅ martinselig ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Did i just ruin the original look/finish of the leather? Right shoe is how it is when i thrifted them. Left side is after i polished. I Checked online only to find out all of them are looking dry and matte. . What should i do now? One shoe is left unpolished rn🤦🏻♀️silly me1yr ⋅ Nearby_Ad6843 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Just bought these boots but accidentally slashed them with a roofer’s blade. Any way I can fix this?4yr ⋅ firemewhenimready ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Slipped on ice and this part tore off what can I do to fix it?1yr ⋅ cokjugglercuntsuker ⋅ r/AskACobbler
outside all day every day. what are your recommendations for the salt?1yr ⋅ Wiley_Rasqual ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Is there a paste or some liquid rubber that is long lasting to be spread onto the bottom of a worn out sole? Maybe flex seal?1yr ⋅ amanwithdignity ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Can a cobbler add thin treads like on the right to these flat soles on the left?1yr ⋅ baldandfullofrage ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Solovair dealer boots, can this crack in the welt easily be repaired?1yr ⋅ MyLegsAreGone ⋅ r/AskACobbler
How do I get rid of the white powder? It keeps coming back even after I wipe it off :( Help!1yr ⋅ uci_scooter_guy ⋅ r/AskACobbler
My buddy spilled nail polish on my boots, is there anything I can do or am I screwed1yr ⋅ Monquimaestar ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Would it be possible to glue a rubber sole to these leather historical shoes to prolong their life?2yr ⋅ catchick777 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Need some advice on this pair of vintage combat boots. Planning a resole largely for aesthetic reasons, but also the rest of the reasons. Details inside.1yr ⋅ Hotwheels-666 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
What kind of tanning gives this shinny finish on this leather sandals? Is it possible to DIY in an old sandal? Like painting?1yr ⋅ triptolyon ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Partner’s newish Doc Martens clawed by cat, is there anything I can do?7mo ⋅ Candid_Mind_1698 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Cobbler said my shoes can't be shined? They are vintage leather :(1yr ⋅ stuyvesant866 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Possible mold near toebox of inner shoe lining - How to clean out and prevent from happening in the future?4yr ⋅ Sixstringsmash ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Crazy horse docs are cracking badly. Been using these pairs for 2-3 months, i applied the docs balm last week and now my shoes are cracking so badly :( is there any way to fix this?1yr ⋅ jaws_D ⋅ r/AskACobbler
These dark spots appearing on my timberlands and they won't come off, could anybody help?3yr ⋅ Kezuchie ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Doc Martens Rikard Smooth Leather Platform Lace Up Boots already have creases that are cracking.5mo ⋅ PM_ME_JESUS_PICS ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Weirdly took a pic of my coworker's shoes. What's this construction method called?2yr ⋅ your_worm_guy ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Small hole in the leather. Can these be repaired or should I just buy a new pair?1yr ⋅ Alikese ⋅ r/AskACobbler
I spilled motor oil on one of my leather shoes (don’t ask) and now they are different colors1yr ⋅ th3Y3ti ⋅ r/AskACobbler
new dr.martens 1460w were in a box for a couple of years. what can I do?1yr ⋅ clitorispenis ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Would it be possible to get between 2-4cm stretch out of the calf of these gorgeous vintage leather boots? (Want to know if I’d just be wasting my money buying them)4yr ⋅ moitissier ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Hello, the side of my shoe has split on my last 3 shoes (good quality shoes, Clarks / sketchers) why? Please1yr ⋅ Breadnaught25 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
This happend to my shoes today, how can I fix it? Can I use normal nails to put it back?11mo ⋅ SpellRare5506 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
I scuffed my shoe but it is gradient in color so I’m not sure the best course of action. Is it fixable? Should I try to fix or not or leave it to a pro? Thanks for any advice!1yr ⋅ WanderDrift ⋅ r/AskACobbler
I just discovered this rip in my doc martens. I know they are not the highest quality boots; however, I’ve had them for about 18 months, conditioned and polished them monthly, brushed daily, is this usual? How much would this cost me to repair, and was I not talking care of them? Thank you all1yr ⋅ PatiorSubCaelo ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Took my gripfasts to a “master shoe repairman” to see if he could fix the steel toe. Said he never touched steel toes cause he couldn’t get them back in the right place. Is that normal?10mo ⋅ Just_Some_Gun_Guy ⋅ r/AskACobbler
My three year old blundstone boots are in rough shape. Is this fixable? I like to avoid waste where I can, but this is a little out of my wheel house1yr ⋅ teaphillips ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Tools. I have a repair stand as well as number of ?lasts? Looking to get it to a good home. I'm in SE Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.4yr ⋅ observant302 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Had these Whites resoled and there is some separation occurring on the heel causing a sticky noise. Should I send them back, or can I somehow glue/clamp them myself?1yr ⋅ Emotional_Award_6420 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Every. Single. Pair. How does this happen? Why does this happen? I’ve worn holes through the inside heel/ankle of so many boots, always in this exact upward pattern, and even when the rest of the shoe is immaculate. I’ve been wearing this pair for a month.2yr ⋅ speakclearly ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Dog decided to eat part of my Blundstones boot :( Would it be possible to repair the leather, elastic, and pull tabs? Or should I just buy new?1yr ⋅ heyheaddurrr ⋅ r/AskACobbler
Could I get a pair of regular penny loafers and have a cobbler replace the sole to look like this? Is that possible?1yr ⋅ alloyednotemployed ⋅ r/AskACobbler
How should i fix cracking sole? Could it fill somehow then put a half sole over? Or should i send it to a cobbler?1yr ⋅ HighwayHerdsman ⋅ r/AskACobbler
These Docs, bought already used in 2005, have become painful to wear because the crease over the big toe digs into my foot when walking. Can this be mitigated or repaired somehow?2yr ⋅ ProkofievConcerto2 ⋅ r/AskACobbler
How do I replace brown color over my eroded boot heel? Doesn't have to be perfect, but the white showing through is too jarring. Also open to a re-heel but our local cobbler messed up my Dansko reheel so I'm cautious...I love these boots and have taken good care of them otherwise!1yr ⋅ RecoveringIdahoan ⋅ r/AskACobbler
