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  1. suitforcourt

    Shoe swap bonanza

    The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone. For SF brothers, most have been transitioned to working from home, or living with restrictions. That also means we don’t get to strut around in our sartorial goods. Where most of us now work via Zoom, there seems to be little incentive to “dress...
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    Pablo Hadarits - Dimar Shoe Repair - Guelph Ontario

    In my continuing quest to try out new cobblers in Canada, I came across Dimar Shoe Repair in Guelph. Here are the websites: https://www.facebook.com/dimarshoerepair https://dimarshoerepair.com/ I decided to try Pablo Hadarits. His facebook pics are regularly updated, and I communicated with...
  4. suitforcourt

    2020 styleforum shoe revival challenge

    Dear members, The competition you've all been waiting for. Get out your wallets, polishing cloths, and gas masks. The 2020 shoe revival challenge is about to commence. The 2020 competition will amalgamate the 2018 and 2019 formats. Rules of the challenge: Shoes can only be worked on AFTER...
  5. suitforcourt

    Ambros' Shoe Repair - Andrew Morden - Saskatoon Saskatchewan

    In my ongoing journey of trying out Canadian cobblers and promoting their work, I've come across a cobbler in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Andrew Morden runs the shop and was at one time, colleagues with Martin Sugg in Thunder Bay (Timeless Shoe Repair). Andrew was also recommended by other...
  6. suitforcourt

    Chris Barrett - cobbler at A1 Shoe Repair at Deerwood in Jacksonville Florida

    In my continuing mission of trying out new cobblers, I came across Chris Barrett. I met him in a facebook group called "North American Shoe Rebuilders" found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/479066169504995/ Chris is the head cobbler at A1 Shoe Repair at Deerwood, in Jacksonville Florida...
  7. suitforcourt

    2019 shoe revival challenge - submit entries HERE

    This is the official thread for submissions to the 2019 shoe revival challenge. Rules: 1. This thread shall remain open until September 6, 2019, 12am EST. Any entries submitted after this time, will not be considered; 2. Every entry must submit at least 6 before, and at least 6 after...
  8. suitforcourt

    Gary Coakley - cobbler in London Ontario - Coakleys

    Trying another Canadian cobbler! Gary Coakley has his shop set up in London Ontario, and called it "Coakleys." More of a general service shop, he trained in England as a cobbler where he hails from. When I first ventured into "nicer dress shoes" I started with Dacks and Allen Edmonds. A pair...
  9. suitforcourt

    2019 shoe revival challenge - the legend continues

    Dear gentlemen, You've seen the pictures. You experienced the high, and felt the energy. And this year it's BACK. The styleforum shoe revival challenge! Here are links to last's year event: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/2018-shoe-revival-challenge.628668/page-34#post-9600853...
  10. suitforcourt

    Corey Hiltz - cobbler in Barrie Ontario - Fix em up shoe repair

    Today I finally made it to see Corey Hiltz, one of our esteemed local Canadian cobblers. So I live in Mississauga (population 600,000+) and work in Toronto (largest city in Canada). There is not a single reputable cobbler in those 2 cities who can fully recraft dress shoes with JR soles. The...
  11. suitforcourt

    Toronto cobbler - Alex @ Valentina shoe repair

    Located at 4901 Dundas Street West, Alex is a cobbler with 30+ years experience. He was recommended by another forum member. I have seen pics of his work and it looked good. I dropped by his shop with 3 pairs of shoes. 2 pairs of vintage Hartt PTBs in near NOS condition. Just wanted Topy on...
  12. suitforcourt

    St. Paul Minnesota cobbler - Gene Harstock - Hartland shoe repair

    My only pair of Hanover LB Sheppards need to be rebuilt. The soles and heel are shot. Even the welt area is crumbling. Trusting Gene to take care of these.
  13. suitforcourt

    Buffalo cobbler - Brian Gavigan - Sole Man

    Sending a pair of shell Florsheim to Brian from Sole Man in Buffalo NY. The soles are in ok condition, but the leather heels are rotting away. Will be getting JR soles, cat paw heels, and a topy set.
  14. suitforcourt

    2018 shoe revival challenge - vote HERE

    Dear SF members, Thank you for those of you who have supported the first ever SF shoe revival challenge. As a longtime and active member of the "vintage shoe thread" (https://www.styleforum.net/threads/vintage-dress-shoe-appreciation-tips-maintenance-and-advice.526196/page-671#post-9449115), it...
  15. suitforcourt

    2018 shoe revival challenge - submit entries HERE

    This is the official thread for submissions to the 2018 shoe revival challenge. Rules: 1. This thread shall remain open until August 25, 2018, 12am EST. Any entries after this time, will not be considered; 2. Every entry must submit at least 3 before, and at least 3 after pictures. More is...
  16. suitforcourt

    2018 shoe revival challenge

    I have been a member of SF for a number of years now. My one particular interest is vintage shoes. Thanks to @davidVC and @smfdoc for leading the vintage shoe thread. For the thread's 2nd anniversary, I am proposing a shoe revival challenge. So pull out your brushes, cloths, conditioners, and...
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  17. suitforcourt

    Black cap toes - English, Canadian, and American models

    I'm a long time member of SF, but just recently posting on the black cap toe thread. For the longest time, I've been wanting to review my collection of black toe caps. Currently, my dress shoe collection stands at 38 pairs. 8 of them are black cap toes (no decorations whatsoever). I have another...
  18. suitforcourt

    Timeless Shoe Repair - Thunder Bay Ontario

    This is the last of the award winning Canadian cobblers that I am trying out: Martin Sugg of Timeless Shoe Repair in Thunder Bay Ontario. https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4638836 https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4272886 I have communicated with Martin a few times. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and...
  19. suitforcourt

    Heels N Soles - Sudbury Ontario - shoe repair

    Hi everyone, Here is another review of some shoe repair work. One of my goals is to try different cobblers from across Canada. In the past, I've used: Laurent Halimi - Montreal...
  20. suitforcourt

    Styleforum - vintage shoes event - 2017 or 2018

    Hello gentlemen, I'd like to create an event showcasing vintage shoes. Perhaps a full day event with this kind of schedule: 1. Breakfast at hotel, followed by brief words of welcome; 2. Panel on vintage dress shoes; 3. Break; 4. Check out sponsor tables; 5. Demonstrations on maintaining...
  21. suitforcourt

    Zegna chukkas - blue suede - size 8.5US - $115

    suitforcourt submitted a new resource: Zegna chukkas - blue suede - size 8.5US - $115 - Beautiful, lightly used Zegna chukkas. Motivated seller. Read more about this resource...
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