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Embedded Toe Taps in Chicago?

SilverFoxESQ

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Hi Everyone,


I have a couple of leather-soled shoes that will need new soles shortly and want to know where I can have embedded toe taps installed in Chicago. I have had toe taps installed at Brooks Shoe Service but those were nailed on top of the existing leather soles for whatever reason the purveyor chose (the soles did not need replacing on those, by the way). I would prefer the shoe shop to be in the Chicagoland area as opposed to having to ship/mail my shoes out, though I will do so if that is my sole option. I appreciate any- and everyone’s help.
 

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Give a call to Beehive Shoe Works in the Loop
Thanks for the recommendation, @letsgofire; I just went over there on Friday. Sadly, they do not offer embedded toe taps because they can't get them into the store (though they refused when I offered to supply them). I may have to ship them off somewhere, as I've heard of places in New York and San Francisco that offer the service.

On a side note, I did drop off a pair of Books Brother's Signature Tartan Albert Slippers for rubber soles so I can wear them outside (and be one of those guys).
 

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