We put our shoes through a lot in Calgary, from the ice and slush of winter to the dust and heat of summer. Inevitably, they require care and repair. Rather than retire your favourite footwear once it’s a bit worn, visit these shops where professional, experienced cobblers will get them looking brand new.
Many Calgary shoe stores – including Gravity Pope – refer their customers to Alpine Shoe Repair in Kensington for shoe-repair services. Highly regarded for its craftsmanship, the shop is open for drop-offs Wednesday through Friday.
This shoe repair service is located within Conti’s Biker Shop on Edmonton Trail Northeast in Bridgeland. Since 1985, Conti’s has been repairing all kinds of men’s and women’s shoes as well as leather items such as belts and purses. Take your shoes in for a thorough assessment and quote, and maybe leave with a killer new leather jacket, too.
Family-owned Stampede Boot & Clothing has been making some of the country’s best custom cowboy boots since 1977, so it only makes sense that it’s also one of the city’s top shoe repair shops. Come in and get your boots lookin’ shiny at its huge store on the Manchester Industrial side of Macleod Trail Southwest. And grab some Western wear to match while you’re at it.
This shop in the Beltline neighbourhood just south of downtown is quick and convenient with great prices. Open until 7 pm on weekdays, Ace is handy for after work drop-offs. The shop also does key cutting and clothing alterations. For instance, have your pants hemmed so your jeans don’t cover up your newly rejuvenated shoes.
Fishman’s has been around for more than 70 years and with 10 locations, you can find one in every corner of the city. Convenient for downtown workers, its The Bow office tower location offers shoe shines for that big meeting and the application of a protective coating to seal out winter salt and snow.