boot repair needed

[Ferenc]

hey, the extra patch of leather (for shifting) on my oxtar left boot is worn out - any recommendations on where to get it fixed well and not too expensive?
thanks,
ferenc

[daskompressor]

A cobbler. Shoe/boot repair seems to be a long lost art.

Keep in mind a cobbler can also work with other items of similiar materials (purses, wallets, briefcases, etc)

Price varies, but will definitely be alot cheaper than buying another pair.

[Ferenc]

thanks, i called a couple of them, but did not get that warm fuzzy feeling that they knew what i was talking about and they would not give me a ballpark figure. my concern is that they not mess up the waterproof goretex liner and that they use the right 'grade' leather on the top.

i hate to take a chance w/o a specific recommendation, and intersport fashions customer service is clueless as ever,
ferenc

[Ferenc]

thanks for the recommendations received.
i'd like to forward a recommendation to use

Model Shoe Renew
Address: 1934 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 843-7218

friendly, knowledgeable, and reasonable place.
enjoy,
ferenc