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Well I was going to suggest Cobblers Nest, the guy there is a gent and trained as a Cordwainer - makes some really nice shoes himself, I’ve never had the opportunity to ask him to do any repair work but having had many long chats with him about shoes etc I wouldn’t hesitate.
Michael’s shoe repairs is who Carreducker (and others) use to sole their shoes (if rubber or for students or repair/cobbling, they rate him, I rate them… but I don’t know how long they’ve been using him - they didn’t know the Cobblers Neat was so near to them)
I’d only want to give my shoes to someone I’ve met and explained what I want face to face, like getting a watch serviced or a suit altered - if you wanted to make a small trip to East Finchley I’ve heard Koko’s are superb… my local folks are The Master Cobbler on upper street, they’d make it apparent they are bored by any enthusiasm you may have for the shoes you’re passing to them they do great work… @owl got any photos of the wear/repair needed?