SERVING THE ST PAUL MIDWAY
FOR OVER 85 YEARS!
We have explicit directions at the bottom of this page, and a coupon for your visit... Hartland Shoe Repair offers shoe care and repair service with Quality in mind and Reasonable prices. Everything from basic shoe repairs such as repairing loose soles, replacing heels, shoe shining, resoling, rip sewing. (elastics, buckles, tassels, bows, eyelets, hooks, velcro repairs). We do ORTHOPEDIC sole elevations, and adaptions, to "EXTREME MAKEOVERS". We love Cowboy Boots! WE also carry boat/deck shoe soles in many styles. (also the lace kits for the deck shoes.) We also install the suede soling used for dance shoes in both the grey and black. Many items such as purses, billfolds, backpacks, tool pouches, are repairable. We have new clasps, rivets in many colors, snaps, buckles; and luggage repairs such as sewing, rivets, buckles, handles, etc. We can sew on decals and patches on leather biker jackets or sports letter jackets... We carry TINGLEY rubber overshoes, both the slip-on kind and the zipper kind, and cowboy boot styles. Many VINYL SOLES ARE SLIPPERY, Ask us how we can replace them. Check out article below about Vinyl soles and heels. Vibram Gumlite soles are a suitable replacement sole with dress, casual, and work styles. We can also install Vibram SOLE GUARDS on most styles of footwear. We have other non- slip soling in various thicknesses and colors. We carry both metal and nylon heel guards. (also the horseshoe steel heel rims) We have many links of Everyday Repairs, Sole Guard, and Conversion...to see some of our work, Visit our many links that show the step by step and before and after pictures. Voted Best place for fixing ladies heels!
CONTACTING US/ PRICE INFO
This is a personal web site used for Hartlandshoes...that is why we don't have prices posted...due to yahoo's regulations concerning business websites...you can email us or phone us for prices anytime. It has been real nice to have "met" new customers via the web. Another source of consumer information for shoe repair customers is www.ssia.info. SSIA is the national website that is hosted by our national shoe repair representives. They have an Ask the Expert section that is there for your questions. Also many sections with links to articles about buying good shoes, fitting shoes, shoe care suggestions, and a find your local shoe repair shop feature.
SPIKE/STILETTO HEELS ARE BACK
Click on link to see a picture of many styles and colors of spike heels.(We now carry the new White spike heels in many sizes... Did you know there are so many? Pay Attention to your heel tips. One day the the rubber heel is okay, and the next day the rubber part has been worn off, and the metal pin is showing. Don't wait too long, even one day, because the metal pin or spike will be driven deeper into the heel, and then it will become more difficult to remove. As you walk on just the pin, You drive the metal pin deeper into the tube that holds the pin. If that happens we most likely will have to cut off part of the heel to remove the pin. Most spiky high heels are plastic with a metal pin that is tightly inserted into a metal tube that is usually in the center of the heel block. The majority of heel blocks are covered with a real thin leather, suede, vinyl or cloth. When you over-wear your heels, the heel covering will be damaged. When you delay the repairs, we will have to grind the heels level and lower, and the original balance of the shoe will be altered. (or we will have to replace the heel block, which is quite a bit more costly). So the moral of the story is to find a shoe repair shop that specializes in high heel repairs, then make sure you get the heels replaced as soon as possible. Another tip about high heel shoes, you may notice that the toe tips will also wear out quickly. Have us install toe guards before you wear them. Gene has won an award from the St. Paul Downtowner as the best place to get women's heels repaired. Also see the link below about heel shields that help protect the heels. Sometimes the heel tips are called pin lifts, due to the way they look with the half in metal pin molded into the rubber heel lift. The major colors are black, brown, light brown (oak) and new colors of Beige and White...Also they come in the Black molded round, for a nicer finish on installation!
HEEL SHIELDS
Click on the link to see a picture of a boot that we installed Heel Shields. (Heel Shields are a shrink wrap tubing. They are applied by shrinking them tightly onto the heel with a heat gun) They come in Clear, Black, and White. Note: Best installation is on the skinnier Stilleto style heels. Heel shields may also be used as an economical repair of scuffed heel covers.
CHANGE HEEL STYLE
Click on the link to see a picture of a boot that we took off the thin heel, and installed a more stable heel style.
A Personal Message from Gene!
I have now owned this shop since 1989. Along with surviving 2 kidney transplants, I am now trying to survive A major Increase in business! One reason could be the "Perfect Storm"(2-3 major things happening at same time - A return of customers due to the economy, quite a few less shoe shops, and lots of New customers in general! Please allow extra time for us to get your repairs back to you! Thank you for your patience.
Dad's size 14 shoes, a story
A story about Gene's Dad and the beginning of Gene's shoe repair career.
VIBRAM SOLES AND HEELS
We have been an Authorized Vibram Dealer since 1992! We are featured on Vibram's Website. When you click on the VIBRAM SOlES AND HEELS LINK, you will see a step by step of a pair of men's Dress shoes that we rebuilt with a Vibram Gumlite sole. See the Link below that shows a pair of Timberland boots in a step by step repair, that we used a Vibram sole, for the same repair process. See the sole guard link just below to see what they look like, even on a "Bruno" This year we have seen many new styles of soles and heels from Vibram. Come in and see, look at their website to see them (www.vibram.us)
Vibram style Sole Guard
AUTHORIZED BIRKENSTOCK REPAIR CENTER
Click on the AUTHORIZED BIRKENSTOCK REPAIR CENTER link to open a new page that shows many kind of Birkenstock Repairs we do. We have been repairing Birkenstock Sandals since 1986. Resole, Repair Cork, Recondition/clean, New insoles, Resize with new footbeds, Renew with a new footbeds your older styles that have been discontinued! We Can Make Mis-Mates! (with a new smaller cork foot bed) We also have Birkenstock Buckles. If the heels are worn out, but not the front sole, we can replace the heels on the sandals and rubber soles. Also see some alternative soles on Birkenstocks (like Vibrams soles!)We also do just heel repairs. As of this fall 2008 we have replaced 4 different footbed styles...the original in regular and narrow, Soft footbeds in regular and narrow, high arch footbeds and also the inside footbeds for Birkenstock shoes.We also now Resole the Birk shoes and boots, the kind that are like a clam shell. The top and bottoms are handsewn together with Waxed thread!
QUALITY MADE SHOES
Click on the QUALITY MADE SHOES Link and see a Poster of many kinds of mens Premium shoes that we have Re-Built at Hartland Shoe Repair. Re-crafting™ is also a word you see around the internet, but is copy righted by Allen/Edmond Company... Gene has worked in a shoe factory and knows how to rebuild shoes. What we offer is a Premium Repair for your shoes and boots. When you invest in a premium pair of shoes, when they need to be repaired, you want the repair to look and feel as close to the original as possible. We inspect your shoes more closely because the shoe is completely re-assembled. We inspect the welt and replaced what is needed, and the cork under the insole is replaced. We fix any stitching that is needed, and clean and recondition them and your shoes are ready to wear. We finish the repair with matching the Original sole as much as possible. Premium Shoes and Boots also have Urethane soles that may be repairable. We use Vibram soles for many of them and we have other soles that we can use. Bring In your Allen-Edmonds, Johnston Murphy's, Cole-Hahn's, Rockports shoes, Eccos, Aldens, Red Wings, Timberlands, Tony Lamas, Justin boots, and and we can restore them. Even the new style Red Wings are repairable. (We can get RedWing Soles from Red Wing Factory.)
Click to see a pair of Cowboy boots Before and After
WE CARRY MANY INSOLES AND LACES
Click to see inside our shop to see shoe laces for dress shoes, boots, hiking boots, leather laces and boat shoe lace kits . We have insoles from the simple foam insoles, and odor eaters, to the Tacco Deluxe leather covered, to Athletic contour molded insoles...(up to size 18!) SPENCO, SOF, Body Cushion, Tacco, Apex are some of the insoles and arches we carry. Also shoe fitting aids like tongue pads, heel pads, heel spur pads, halter pads, etc.
TIMBERLAND BOOT STEP-BY STEP PROJECT
Click on this link to see a step by step the rebuilding of a Timberland hiking boot. You will see from start to finish the boot taken apart, and rebuilt "like new". Also go to our VIBRAM LINK above and you can see another sequence of photos that shows us repairing a pair of Florsheim shoes that had a molded sole that we were able to repair. Many of Today's glued-on soles can be repaired with this method of repair that we have mastered for over years of practice! You might even consider this an Up-Grade!. See our other link that we convert an oxford to a Comfortable shoe in another version of this kind of Repair.
CUSTOM CUTOUT ORTHOPEDIC PROJECT
Click on this Link to see a project to see how we adapted a normal orthopedic shoe for a person with swelling feet.
COMMOM SENSE SHOE CARE TIPS
First of all, remember to maintain the surface condition of your shoes. You can use a good quality shoe lotion along with polish to keep the leather moisterized and supple so it doesn't dry out. Also we have oder eater style insoles, and shoe fresheners... One of the best ways to keep your shoes looking nice are Cedar shoe trees. First, they wick the perspiration away into the cedar shoe trees, allowing your shoes to dry out quicker. This keeps the shoes in better condition and keeps wrinkles from forming. You can more easily polish your shoes with shoe trees inside. We also suggest sole guards for your thin leather soles, which will give you both more cushioning, and slip resistance, along with added wear. Vibram makes an extremely thin piece of Rubber that is glued onto your shoes. They don't detract from the look of your shoes. Liquid or spray silicone also can help protect shoes from perspiration stains. Don't Forget your Suede shoes, they still need protection with spray protectors, brushing, and cleaners. Please read our shoe shining tips and winter weather tips in the following Link.
SHOE SHINING TIPS AND MORE
Shoe Shining tips and articles about shoe and leather care.
Q & A SECTION:
Do-it-your-self tips.
Many customers ask me if they can repair their own shoes at home.. If the soles are leather, or rubber, they can be glued at home. First take time to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS on the product you are going to use, and make sure you have the TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOB! The procedure for contact cements is usually to apply fresh glue to both surfaces that need to be joined together...(make sure both surfaces are clean). Apply a light consistant coat of glue to both surfaces and let both sides dry completely, Make sure you have the edges lined up and press together. *( Special note: If you are gluing something inside the shoe or boot, you have to slide the pieces together while they are still wet so that they are in postion. then let dry slightly and recheck the positioning. You can't slide an insole, for instance, if the glue is dry!)... Excess glue can removed by peeling it away, or using something that you can use like an eraser, or a piece of rubber, or glue thinner. (carefully)
" Vinyl soles and vinyl glue"
If the sole is a Vinyl or plastic kind of sole, YOU NEED A VINYL GLUE! We have the experiance in using vinyl glues. If you are not expert at using Super Glues, you can risk damage to your shoes. Super Glue is not flexible. (It may crack the shoe or boot-making the job harder for us to undo the damage you did ). You should bring them in to the shoe shop and have the shoemaker repair them for you. There are few times when super glues work, but don't be afraid to ask for help. Super glue can be used as a toe tip protector on pointy toes shoes. We even have it in a black color that works extremely nice on Black Shoes!
" Home Repairs "
We sell BARGE contact cement in retail size tubes that you can use in your own home repairs. Barge cement is also a good alternate glue for your BIRKENSTOCK cork protection. We can show you how to use it. We can also sell heel guards for those who can install them at home. We also have the glue on non slip material for soles that you can install yourself. Barge Cement can be used for heel pads, sock linings/insoles, tassels, kilts, soles, Velcro, bows, etc. *See Q&A link for more information about do it yourself repairs.
STRETCHING SEMINAR
"Stretching Seminar" shows you how stretching works. There are many kinds of stretchers for many kinds of shoes and boots. After reading this page, you will know the difference between shoe trees and shoe stretchers!!
SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS
We now sell the Old Friends and Chibattas sheep skin slippers. They come in many styles, like the moccasin, hi-top, velcro flip flop, Romo, v-cut boot, and straight boot. We also have two versions of Sandals they make. SHOE CHAINS BERGSTEIGER STYLE Click to See Bergsteiger. The Picture of the Quick Step version is just the front half of the chains. They are easy to remove when you go indoors or on the bus.
URAD.COMWe carry the Urad products. They have 7 colors. For more information about Urad go to our Shoe Shining link above to see more about this amazing product. We also Carry their Tenderly Conditioner. Click on the Links below to see two kinds of leather clothing that we restored using Urad Products. We also in both jobs, used the Tenderly product after using the Urad. This always brings the "WOW!" from our Customers!
See a Black purse refinished with Urad (Before and After)
Brown Leather coat Re-Stored With Urad! He actually forgot about his coat he put in his car trunk after changing a tire.(Actual before and After photos).
FIEBINGS
Click on Fiebings link to see information about the Fiebings products we carry. Fiebings is famous for their dyes, sole edge finishes, and Saddle soap. We also sell their Kelly Lynn Shoe Polish.
FREQUENT BUYER CARD
Our frequent flier bonus! We stamp your card with each purchase, either repairs or Retail...You will Earn a significant discount when you fill up your bonus card. Ask us for more details.
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Our Hours are now Tues- Fri Noon to 6PM and Sat 10AM to 2 PM...Feb, 2009 Gene had a new kidney transplant.. Work is busy, and sometimes work is being promised 2-4 weeks.
Hartland Shoe Repair
591 N. Hamline Ave
St. Paul MN 55104
651-646-4326
Hours
Tues -Fri Noon to 6PM
Sat - 10 AM to 2PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Member SSIA Shoe Repair Association
Authorized Birkenstock Repair Center
Authorized Vibram Dealer
A quick look at Hartlandshoes
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An orthopedic project showing an external shoe lift modification.
Watch an Oxford shoe transformed into a comfortable shoe with a Dressy Vibram soft sole.
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