junglechef Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Looking to repair (sole separated from being exposed to sea air) and polish a good pair of shoes (Cole Haan with Nike air soles made from leather, suede and rubber). Care and knowledge is required. Thanks, JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieandClyde Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 There are probably many good shoe repair shops in the neighbourhoods all over Chiang Mai. The one we go to - because he is competent, reasonably priced, and close to where we live - is on the CM/Lamphun Road. Head south, and his little shop is just past the main entrance to Kawila Barracks on the same side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Yes there are many and I'm happy with my guy near me for most sewing and glueing etc. but would not expect he would have the knowledge nor necessary products to clean intricate multi-fabric high-end footwear. Rather not have to be disappointed and have an expensive, even for America where I bought them, pair of shoes ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataloss Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Sorry, come again...High end? Soles separated due to sea air... or any where...any where will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Just in case your actually asking for further explanations I'll give you benefit of the doubt. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-end In my experience professionals here (following an occupation as a means of livelihood) service's are often perfectly acceptable if it's with-in their regular scope of experience. I am looking for one who is skilled enough to work with suede and leather on the same surface, as I want the shoes cleaned as well (as mentioned in the OP), and I know for sure my corner guy isn't. Also I find it, using a appropriate saying "one should only invest what one can afford to lose", which is often the advise given when purchasing real estate here, that when doing other things this is a good idea too since my local dry cleaner recently lost a 18,000 bht pair of my pants and instead of giving me the replacement cost told me that they wouldn't have taken them if they knew what they cost! Though I am not Hi-So these shoes are as I'm sure others in CM are too and am looking for where they are brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anselpixel Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I use the guy in Chiang Puak, next to the entrance for Iyara Hotel on the west side of the road. If he can't handle it, I have no idea who can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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