Changing the soles and insoles of your Town Shoes: Everything you need to know about resoiling and fitting insoles
Leather town shoes are synonymous with elegance and quality. However, the inevitable wear and tear of the soles, due to regular use, can quickly alter their comfort and aesthetic appearance. Rather than replacing your shoes at every sign of fatigue, resoiling and padding are sustainable solutions for extending their lifespan.
At Tilli, we offer specialist repair services to restore your leather shoes to their original glory. As a Repair Bonus approved repairer, we offer discounts of between €6 and €25 on your repairs, so you can preserve your shoes economically and sustainably. Find out in this article why resoiling and glide fitting are essential steps in the care of your leather shoes.
Why is Resoiling Essential for Your Town Shoes?
Resoiling consists of replacing the worn sole with a new one to give your shoes back their original comfort and strength. This is a key step in extending the life of your city shoes, especially if the leather uppers are still in excellent condition.
Resoiling is the ideal solution for extending the life of quality dress shoes. By restoring the necessary cushioning and protection, resoiling ensures comfortable walking while preserving the aesthetics of the original model.
It also restores the appearance of the shoes by making them look like new, an important criterion for top-of-the-range models.
When a sole is worn, it can cause imbalance or pain when walking. Replacing the insole corrects these problems and ensures optimum walking comfort. At TILLI, we take care to use high-quality materials to fully restore the comfort and functionality of your shoes.
The Tilli Shoe Repair Stages
Resoiling is a delicate process that requires craftsmanship. At TILLI, each pair of shoes is treated with the utmost care to guarantee a quality result.
Our Makers begin by diagnosing the wear of the sole and the overall structure of the shoe. They assess the extent of the damage, in particular whether the sole has worn down to the welt or whether cracks have appeared. In the case of advanced wear, a complete resoiling is recommended.
The artisan then removes the old sole, taking care to preserve the shoe's leather and upper, as well as the original stitching and detailing.
After carefully choosing the material of the new sole, leather or rubber as required, the artisan proceeds with the fixing. The method used, whether gluing or stitching, depends on the type of shoe and guarantees a long-lasting result. Finishing touches include polishing the edges and reinforcing the seams to ensure a secure fit and a neat finish.
Each pair is tested to ensure that the new sole is secure and that the shoes are ready to be worn for many years to come.
Skate fitting: protecting and strengthening your soles
Skidding is an ideal preventive solution for leather shoes, which involves gluing a thin layer of rubber or leather to the sole. This process protects the sole from rubbing and the elements, while providing better grip on slippery surfaces. The pad adds a protective layer to slow down wear and provide extra resistance to moisture, which is particularly important for leather shoes.
Our Makers first prepare the sole by cleaning it to ensure the skate adheres perfectly. The skate, cut to size to fit the shape of the sole precisely, is then glued with professional glue and pressed into place for optimum hold. Once the skate is in place, the edges are trimmed and the sole is polished for a clean, discreet result. Although thin and discreet, the pads offer good protection to extend the life of your soles without altering the aesthetics of the shoe.
Why entrust your shoes to TILLI Makers?
When you entrust your shoes to TILLI for resoiling or skate fitting, you're opting for a quality service provided by qualified artisans. Our leather shoe repair experts work with precision for each operation, using quality materials for both soles and pads.
The Repair Bonus makes reshoeing and other TILLI services even more affordable, with discounts ranging from €6 to €25, so you can extend the life of your shoes and save money at the same time.
Our customers will find shoes that combine aesthetics and comfort. Thanks to quality workmanship, using durable and appropriate materials, TILLI can provide you with an effective resoiling service that will give your leather town shoes a new lease of life.
Resoiling and skate fitting are ideal solutions for extending the life of your city shoes while improving their comfort and safety. Thanks to the Repair Bonus, you can maintain your shoes at a reduced cost, while adopting a responsible and sustainable approach. Trust TILLI Makers to restore your shoes to their original elegance and the comfort you expect.
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