A sole guard is applied to extend the life of the original leather sole as well as decrease slippage. Our protective soles or sole guards are available in a variety of colors and materials. We also replace leather soles if needed or preferred in place of the sole guard.
The heel is the part at the back end of your shoe that meets the ground. Depending on the style of footwear, the heel can either be in rubber, leather, or a combination of both. We carry a variety of different materials, sizes, and colors to meet your specific needs.
We hand clean all leather items from shoes, to handbags and more. Our cleaning products are made of natural, exotic and man-made materials and applied through a variety of different methods which may include dry cleaning or washing with water-based solvents. After the cleaning and conditioning process, your items may be treated with our water and stain repellent spray to further protect your items. For leather items, a colored or neutral polish is often applied after cleaning. If necessary, we will refinish the leather to match the original color. We also commonly clean and treat Ugg brand shoes and boots to prevent them from deteriorating due to the harsh environmental factors they encounter.
The natural way we walk as humans slowly harms our toe’s region due to our weight and gravity and the spring we put on every step while walking. This constant grinding on the asphalt or pavement slowly but surely wears down the sole in that area, especially if you are a hard walker. Without a heel or toe tap installed, your nice shoes become greatly more susceptible to wear and damage.
Shoe stretching works best on materials with the most “give” such as leather, suede, and other natural materials. Materials that are more plastic in nature such as vinyl, satin, and canvas are difficult to stretch. Please note that shoe stretching works well when your goal is to expand your shoe to have your foot fit more comfortably. Please note that if you are looking to stretch a size 8 to a size 10 then you do not need a shoe stretching service – you need a new shoe!
How do you fix a strap for a bag, purse, satchel, or handbag?
Depending on the damage, your strap will either be repaired or need to be replaced. Most handbag strap repair jobs include replacing a broken piece of the strap or hardware, shortening the strap (usually due to leather damage), or using a luxury chain to extend the length of a damaged strap. As a good rule of thumb, if a strap is damaged and we cannot guarantee that your bag's weight will be supported by the repaired strap, we recommend replacing it with a new strap. We often find a great replacement that not only matches your handbag, but often restores and extends the life of an otherwise “retired” handbag. Customers commonly tell us that if they don’t get it repaired or replaced, they end up never using the bag!
For leather and suede goods (ranging from shoes, boots, purses, handbags, wallets, and more) we highly recommend getting them treated sooner rather than later. A quality shoe can last for decades if properly treated and maintained. Our water and stain treatments help to guard your shoes and handbags by offering a protective coat that decreases the risk of damage due to abrasions, scuff marks, creases, and other environmental factors. Obviously, no treatment product is going to fully product your items from all signs of wear and tear, but a properly treated leather product with undoubtedly help ensure your leather and suede goods age gracefully!
For over 100 years, Rossi Shoe Service has offered a variety of designer shoe and handbag repair services to thousands of satisfied customers. Contact us today!
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