Shoe Repair Industry Blogs
Bedo’s Leatherworks
Medium: YouTube channel. Step‑by‑step, long‑form shoe and boot repair/restoration videos from master cobbler Steve Doudaklian; great for understanding resoles, welts, and complex rebuilds.
https://www.youtube.com/@bedosleatherworksllc Readership: 163,000
Cobbler’s Corner (Cobblers Direct)
Medium: Blog (brand). Practical articles about whether to repair vs. replace, how to choose a cobbler, and care tips; run by nationwide mail‑in repair service with DSW drop‑off access.
https://www.cobblersdirect.com/blog Readership: 0
Dave Page & Partners for Zamberlan (Official Resoling Info)
Medium: OEM/brand resource page. How to access Zamberlan’s official Vibram OEM resolers (Dave Page, etc.) and what models/outsoles can be replaced.
Gentleman’s Gazette
Medium: Editorial site + YouTube. Classic‑menswear how‑tos include bespoke shoeshine, sole/heel finishing, and resoling considerations; large audience reach helps consumer education around repair.
https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ Readership: 1,760,000
Kirby Allison
Medium: YouTube channel + knowledge base. Deep library of shoe‑care and shine services plus mail‑in high‑shine/cleaning; frequent features on shoemakers and repair.
https://kirbyallison.com/ Readership: 841,000
Nicks Handmade Boots (YouTube)
Medium: Bootmaker YouTube channel. Frequent rebuilds, repairs and technical breakdowns of work boots; useful to understand when a rebuild vs. resole is warranted.
https://www.youtube.com/@nicksboots Readership: 438,000
NuShoe Shoe Repair Blog
Medium: Company blog. Long‑running US mail‑in repair shop’s articles on pricing, recycling/repair programs, and process explainers for resoles and refurbishing.
https://nushoe.com/blog.html Readership: 0
Trenton & Heath (Potter & Sons)
Medium: YouTube channel (cobblers). Popular, highly visual repairs/recrafts, comparison demos, and education on construction types and resolability.
https://www.youtube.com/@trentonheath Readership: 453,000
Red Wing Amsterdam — Shoes for Life (Blog)
Medium: Retailer blog (store). Explains durability and resoling of Red Wing Heritage boots and care choices that extend life (“Shoes for Life”).
https://redwingamsterdam.com/blogs/blog/shoes-for-life Readership: 0
Resole America (Repair Guides & Info)
Medium: Company site (repair service). Historic US mail‑in resoler with service menus and repair education used by multiple brands over the years.
https://www.resole.com/ Readership: 0
Saphir Médaille d’Or — Shoe Care Guides
Medium: Brand how‑to hub. Step‑by‑step shoe‑care guides (smooth leather, suede/nubuck, sneakers) that align care routines with later repair outcomes.
https://www.saphirmedailledorshop.com/blogs/shoe-care-guides Readership: 0
Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA) — News & Resources
Medium: Trade association news/resources. US shoe‑repair industry updates, media resources, National Shoe Repair Awareness Week materials, and consumer FAQs.
https://www.ssia.info/ Readership: 0
Shoegazing
Medium: Specialist blog. In‑depth articles on resoling limits across constructions (Goodyear, hand‑welt, Blake, stitchdown), repair pricing, and industry reflections.
https://shoegazing.com/ Readership: 0
Stitchdown
Medium: Editorial site + podcast. Cobbler guides (where to send repairs), long‑form interviews with repair pros, and industry context; active paid community for enthusiasts.
https://www.stitchdown.com/ Readership: 1,500
Stridewise
Medium: YouTube + articles. Consumer‑friendly guides on resoling different constructions (Goodyear/Blake/stitchdown), boot care, and cobbler features.
https://www.youtube.com/@stridewise Readership: 113,000
The Elegant Oxford
Medium: YouTube + blog. Tutorials, workshops, and service pages devoted to mirror shines, refinishing, and patina—often paired with professional repair outcomes.
https://theelegantoxford.com/ Readership: 274,500
The Shoe Snob Blog (Justin FitzPatrick)
Medium: Independent blog. Long‑form repair and restoration posts, recommended cobblers list, and technique explainers from a veteran maker/retailer.
https://theshoesnobblog.com/ Readership: 0
Vibram — Repair If You Care
Medium: Corporate sustainability hub. “Repair If You Care” campaign centralizes Vibram‑certified cobblers and promotes resoling to extend product life.
https://www.vibram.com/brand/campaigns/br_repair_if_you_care.html Readership: 0
Wyatt & Dad Cobbler Company (Blog/Guides)
Medium: Repair company site + social. Before/after recrafts, resoling options (JR leather, Vibram, Dr. Sole), and mail‑in process documentation that educates customers.
https://wyattanddad.com/ Readership: 0
Unsung House (Repair Info)
Medium: Repair maker site. Detailed service/pricing pages and occasional posts that explain rebuild options, relasting, and hand‑welted resoles.
https://unsung.house/pages/repair-info Readership: 0
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