🔧 Shoe Repair & Restoration

What's Included

From sole replacement to heel repair and full rebuilds, our craftsmen restore damaged shoes to full functionality — and better than before.

• Sole replacement (glued or stitched)
• Heel repair & replacement
• Stitching restoration
• Upper repair & reinforcement
• Zipper & lace replacement
• Custom repairs available

Shoe Repair & Restoration — Pricing

Prices exclude 5% VAT, added on the invoice. See full price list →

Professional Shoe Repair & Restoration

A quality pair of shoes is an investment worth protecting. Rather than discarding shoes with worn soles, broken stitching or minor structural damage, professional repair extends their life by years — often at a fraction of replacement cost. Our workshop handles everything from routine resoling to complex structural reconstruction.

Repairs We Offer

• Full sole replacement — worn-through outsoles replaced with new rubber or leather matched to the original profile.
• Half-sole & toe taps — preventive reinforcement for new shoes, or repair for localised forefoot wear.
• Heel replacement — new heel caps, stacked leather heels, or stiletto tip replacement.
• Stitching repair — separated uppers, torn seams and welt re-stitching with industrial-strength thread.
• Re-gluing — sole separation fixed with commercial-grade adhesives (not brittle consumer super-glue).
• Shoe stretching — professional stretchers and conditioning to resolve tightness in length or width.
• Zip replacement — broken or stuck boot zips replaced with YKK-quality hardware.
• Eyelet & insole repair — corroded eyelets replaced; worn insoles swapped for cushioned, moisture-wicking alternatives.

When to Repair vs. Replace

A general rule: if the upper (the part that wraps your foot) is in good condition, the shoe is almost always worth repairing. Sole wear, heel damage and stitching failures are routine fixes. If the upper leather is cracked through or torn extensively, replacement may be more practical. We provide honest assessments — we will tell you if a repair is not cost-effective.

Our Repair Process

1. Assessment & quote — detailed inspection, photo documentation and transparent pricing before work begins.
2. Disassembly — careful separation of components using heat and proper tools.
3. Repair work — skilled hands-on repair using quality materials: Vibram soles, waxed linen thread, premium adhesives.
4. Finishing — edge dressing, sole burnishing and conditioning to match the repair seamlessly.
5. Quality check — every repair is inspected and flex-tested before return.

Turnaround

Standard repairs (heel caps, re-gluing, stretching) are completed within 2–3 business days. Complex work (full resoling, zip replacement, structural reconstruction) takes 5–7 business days.

Why Choose Clean My Shoes

We are Dubai's dedicated shoe and bag care specialists, offering free doorstep pickup and delivery in 49 areas across Dubai. With a 4.9/5 rating from 320+ customers, transparent pricing from AED 15 and professional Italian equipment, we make expert footwear care effortless. Book in seconds on WhatsApp and we handle the rest.