A lost art in the "West" Charles! Shoes used to last a very long time, just repairing a worn heel or replacing a sole. Now everything is "disposable". Yes it IS like throwing money down the drain here in the West!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote:
A lost art in the "West" Charles! Shoes used to last a very long time, just repairing a worn heel or replacing a sole. Now everything is "disposable". Yes it IS like throwing money down the drain here in the West!
Dan
So agree with you, Dan. Shoe shining is also a lost art, and there are plenty of shoe shiners here in India.
I have a friend who is a 2nd generation cobbler. My grandfather was a cutter for Brown shoes back in the day. We also have a repair shop in our town, as well as a custom shoe (mostly high end golf shoes) maker / cobbler in the next town over.
Not quite a "dead" profession yet, but certainly a profession that serves a niche market (western / work / specialty / orthotic / etc.) that escapes the disposable mainstream perspective.
I have a friend who is a 2nd generation cobbler. My grandfather was a cutter for Brown shoes back in the day. We also have a repair shop in our town, as well as a custom shoe (mostly high end golf shoes) maker / cobbler in the next town over.
Not quite a "dead" profession yet, but certainly a profession that serves a niche market (western / work / specialty / orthotic / etc.) that escapes the disposable mainstream perspective.
Yes, in India, where there are many who can't afford a new pair of shoes, this is the only option. It is a noble profession, often passed down across generations. I haven't considered the orthotic element that you mention, where shoes are customized to fit the foot.
