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In the twenty first century, many crafts and trades are becoming obsolete. Machines manufacture our goods and when they break, wear down or develop flaws we toss them out and buy new ones. Goods have become more affordable than in the past, so it is common for people to buy many of one item or buy new ones quite often. For example, let’s talk about shoes.  In our parents’ or grandparents’ generation shoes were made by a cobbler, or a shoemaker. It took days to make one pair of shoes and they were very pricey, compared to the cost of living back then. Most people had one, maybe two, pairs of shoes and kept them for a long time. If a pair of shoes started to wear out, they would be brought in to the cobbler or shoemaker who would repair them. If the soles wore out, the leather got worn out, or any other flaw, it was fixable and people kept the same pair of shoes.

These days, most people throw out their worn out shoes and buy new ones. However, some people still spend a lot of money on well-made shoes and don’t want to throw them away when they get dingy. Although there are many cheap, machine made shoes on the market, nothing compares to a good pair of handmade leather shoes. These good shoes cost a pretty penny and many people think they need to throw them out when they are worn down or worn out. While there are still some shoemakers around, few and far between, many of them are not familiar with fine Italian craftsmanship of many of the high-end shoes.

It seems like there may be no good solution to save your shoes. Has technology made shoemakers a thing of the past? Actually, the opposite is true. There are now online services that allow you to send them your old shoes and have them fixed or rejuvenated. One website, Nushoe.com, can fix virtually any type of shoes, including high heels, work boots and sandals. They offer different prices, depending on the type of shoes and offer packages for several pairs of shoes. There are before and after pictures of some of their work, and specific details of what kind of repair they do. They even offer new laces and send your shoes back with a flannel shoe bag and some shoe polish to keep them looking their best.

Although this is not the conventional method of hiring a shoemaker, it is an excellent example of how technology can be used to bring an old fashioned trade into modern times. Not only are you able to find a quality shoemaker, but it is a faster and more accurate process. You can see the shoemaker’s work beforehand, get a price quote, and be guaranteed quality service. If you have any shoes that look old, dingy or are worn out, head on over to Nushoe and rejuvenate those shoes.

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