Cobblers in Canada (Toronto or major Canadian cities) - goodyear welt and JR Rendenbach

[ojaw]

Wow, the soles were expensive! Why did you buy it yourself, as opposed to asking cobbler to get it? I assume cobblers can source a slightly better price. I could be wrong of course.

The total costs is likely market rate for a cobbler who knows what they're doing.

Glad to see we can promote Canadian cobblers here.

The price seems to be in the lower end of the ballpark for retail, though I ordered them simply because I wasn’t sure my cobbler could easily get the Morflex in. On reflection, I’m pretty sure he could have : )

 

[ojaw]

I love WM Moorby for the fit and the fact they're made in Canada. Though I must say their leathers are definitely cheaper than other brands. Also, they don't put on a midsole at the factory. I have 2 pairs and when the time comes for rebuild, I will make sure I get midsoles added.

I think Boulet executes better.

One day I'll save up for Viberg and maybe try Dayton. The latter may not survive given their legal challenges.

I’m led to believe that there is a bit of range in their leather, some from Mexico some from US tanneries.

 

[suitforcourt]

I’m led to believe that there is a bit of range in their leather, some from Mexico some from US tanneries.

I've read the same thing.

 

[BlueSteel]

I’m led to believe that there is a bit of range in their leather, some from Mexico some from US tanneries.

The Moorby CXL boots are Horween (ie. USA). Heck of a value when they are on sale. I got my black CXL Moorbys for under $200 CDN on a clearance. My Burgundy CXL pair (called "Black Cherry") were also on sale, but cost about $250 CDN. In any case, a GYW boot made in Canada from Horween leather with good Vibram outsoles for those prices...unbeatable value I'd say.

(I also have 6 pairs of Vibergs - which are awesome - but the price point is a complete other game there.)

 

[ojaw]

The Moorby CXL boots are Horween (ie. USA). Heck of a value when they are on sale. I got my black CXL Moorbys for under $200 CDN on a clearance. My Burgundy CXL pair (called "Black Cherry") were also on sale, but cost about $250 CDN. In any case, a GYW boot made in Canada from Horween leather with good Vibram outsoles for those prices...unbeatable value I'd say.

(I also have 6 pairs of Vibergs - which are awesome - but the price point is a complete other game there.)

Agreed on the value assessment for CWB! I had a pair of Vibergs that I bought in Victoria years ago but had to sell them on because the instore expert put me in a too small size. They were beautiful but the Dainite and the size conspired against me.

 

[suitforcourt]

The Moorby CXL boots are Horween (ie. USA). Heck of a value when they are on sale. I got my black CXL Moorbys for under $200 CDN on a clearance. My Burgundy CXL pair (called "Black Cherry") were also on sale, but cost about $250 CDN. In any case, a GYW boot made in Canada from Horween leather with good Vibram outsoles for those prices...unbeatable value I'd say.

(I also have 6 pairs of Vibergs - which are awesome - but the price point is a complete other game there.)

My 2 pairs of Moorby were $150 and $90 Canadian. One pair was on FB marketplace by a store that was clearing their stock. A second pair was nearly NOS on ebay.
And yeah, the one pair I believe is Horween calf whereas the other is very likely Mexican leather.

I agree Moorby presents a great value. Boulet is a step up.

And yeah, Viberg is a whole other level. Don't know if I will ever make it there.

 

[suitforcourt]

Of the Canadian cobblers I recommend, the following have won SSIA competition awards. SSIA is an international, but mostly North American association of cobblers.

Ronald Nijdam (Quick Cobbler in Vancouver) - Silver Cup title. First Canadian Cobbler to win the championship.

Patrick Nijdam (Quick Cobbler in Vancouver) - Silver Cup title.

Dan Frappier (Heels n Soles in Sudbury) - Bronze and Silver.

Corey Hiltz (Fix em up in Barrie) - Silver.

Martin Sugg (Timeless in Thunder Bay) - Silver Cup title. First from Ontario.

Gary Coakley (Coakleys in London) - Bronze.

 

[Encore]

@suitforcourt Have you tried size adjustment with any of these cobblers? I have a few pairs that don't fit me well on the instep (I think). Wondering if I can have a cobbler to do magic on them.

 

[suitforcourt]

@suitforcourt Have you tried size adjustment with any of these cobblers? I have a few pairs that don't fit me well on the instep (I think). Wondering if I can have a cobbler to do magic on them.

Yes, most can stretch footwear without issue.

 

[Encore]

Yes, most can stretch footwear without issue.

Not stretch, but more like instep/ arch adjustments, but not just like selling me an insole, was hoping them to have some expertise and know how to adjust it.

 

[suitforcourt]

Not stretch, but more like instep/ arch adjustments, but not just like selling me an insole, was hoping them to have some expertise and know how to adjust it.

You're talking about a complete rebuild?