Services FAQs
Want to know what’s on offer from The Restory For Browns? View the services below or click Book A Collection when you’re ready!
Bags Shoes
A basic polish will restore your shoes to its original shine and ensure the longevity of the material.
– £20
The art of polishing boots and shoes to give them a ‘mirror’ shine is a rare skill mastered only by the most patient and fastidious of Shoeblacks. Perfect for weddings, dream-job interviews and special occassions.
– £75
We clean your trainers’ interior and exterior (including laces) using a range of methods for different situations. Whilst we cannot guarantee that we can completely remove all stains, we pride ourselves on developing the most comprehensive range of solutions available.
– £35
We clean the interior and exterior of your leather and suede boots and shoes and your mixed material fashion trainers (including laces) using a range of methods. Whilst we cannot guarantee that we can completely remove all stains, we pride ourselves on developing the most comprehensive range of solutions available.
– £55
Sometimes the situation requires very specific techniques to salvage. Fortunately, we have the equipment, experience and procedures in place to apply to your shoes, bags and clothing. Please let us know details in advance as health and safety measures may be required.
– Starting at £140
Perfect for your most beloved and luxury trainers. We clean the trainers’ interior and exterior (including laces) using a range of methods appropriate to the material and damage. Whilst we cannot guarantee that we can remove all stains, you can rest assured that your trainers are in the most capable and passionate hands.
– £ 110
We will carefully apply our techniques (inside and out) to your boots and finish with a spray to help protect them for future wear.
– £ 75
This service replaces the tip (also called a cap or a lift) with a perfectly fitted and coloured replacement.
– £20
This is the least expensive and most effective pre and mid-wear solution for your shoes. We attach a little circular metal disc into a leather sole at its most vulnerable points (toes and heels) to prevent the sole’s wear and tear.
– £20
A toe piece is a mini resole but only at the shoe’s tip where often it wears down much faster than the rest of the sole. Most commonly needed for stilettos.
– £30
Wearing down the back of your shoe heels, particularly at the back corner, is extremely common. Making sure you get to it before any damage to the heel block is vital. Be it a loafer or lace-up, leather, or rubber, we will replace it quickly and with a close-as-possible match unless you ask otherwise.
– £30
Industrial strength glue typically holds the insole and the base sole together. This degrades over time, sometimes getting dry, cracking, and losing adherence. This services means we take the shoes apart, remove the old glue and re-apply fresh glue to ensure all is secure again.
– £30
Damage or discolouration, rivets or pins – our dedicated team can fix the original, source new pieces or liaise directly with the brands to solve hardware problems. There may be additional costs depending on the construction of the item and the hardware.
– Starting at £30
A protective sole is our favourite pre-wear technique for your shoes. A delicately thin rubber sole is adhered to the outer leather sole providing grip, comfort and longevity. We cut ours low and curved, and we use a colour closest to the colour of the original sole’s outer edge.
– £35
Little loops of leather and other material hold important components together such as straps, buckles, laces. When they break in an unrepairable way, we simply make you a new one. We match everything as close as possible to the original, or sometimes we can even source the original material.
– Starting at £40
Tiny strips of elastic between ankle straps and buckles are easily broken on delicate shoes and sandals. We source and replace with a closest possible match in size, colour and material to the original or source something specific upon request. We offer a master service (all hand stitching) and a standard service.
– £90
Binding on shoes usually runs along the opening of the shoe to provide a finished or decorative effect to raw edges. When it muddies, tears or wears down, we can replace it in whole or in part with as close as possible a match to the original.
– Starting at £105
In a stiletto, boot or dress shoe, the shank is an internal piece of metal that gives support and stability. Sometimes it breaks, and sometimes it gets loose and squeaks. We can bend it back into place, or we can replace it altogether.
– £55
When the heel tears away from the base of the shoe, often exposing the nails, we can remove and replace the nails and reattach the heel, often using the same heel if it is not damaged.
– £55
For a half-resole, we replace the outer sole from the bend in your foot to the toe (the forefoot). We will match as close as possible to the original style unless you ask otherwise.
– £65
Whether lost or damaged, we will recreate and attach new tassels or zip pullers. We match them as close to the original as possible, alternatively we can replace them with something new altogether.
– Starting at £70
Also called a ‘long sole’, this is a resole from the toe all the way back to the heel block. It also includes a reheel. Please be aware that this will remove any embossed branding on the original sole.
– £99
From holes and scratches to colour fade and denim transfer, leather surface and colour restoration is our speciality. We take a less is more approach to avoid compromising the touch and feel of the leather. Not all colour restoration will need surface restoration, but all surface restoration will need colour.
– Starting at £105
For a broken heel we need to replace the whole piece. We will match the shape, slope and height and then re-cover the heel in a material as close as possible to the original or even a complementary material if you wish. Additional sourcing costs may apply.
– Starting at £170
We can recover the heel stem of stilettos or boots in new fabric or leather. We will source as close a match to the original (or a complementary match) to get you that like-new feeling. Additional sourcing costs may apply.
– Starting at £105
An insole (or ‘sock’) is the leather or fabric sole glued to the shoe’s inside along the bottom. We custom cut a fresh piece of leather or put padding under the existing insoles to add a cushion or help with fit. Please note this will remove any embossed or foiled branding, but sometimes we can save fabric sewn-in tags.
– £25 – £55
Sometimes our shoes need a little help getting adjusted to our feet. We can stretch in all four directions and expedite the stretching that your foot would typically do over time. While this can make the breaking in process faster and more tolerable, we can not stretch a shoe or boot a full size. Please also note we can not overstretch shoes without risk of damage.
– £30 – £40
The chamois is a thin piece of sheepskin (or goatskin) on the inside of the heel counter. Over time, it eventually wears down and needs to be replaced. We recommend combining this with a resole and a clean.
– £55
Looking to protect new shoes or pre-loved ones after a clean or shoeshine? We use top-of-the-line water repellent products, applied in our signature thin layers, for extra protection from the elements.
– £18
We can recolour shoes or bags in any colour darker than the original. The darker the colour, the more consistent the result. Some limitations do apply, and this service is not recommended for suede, nubuck or patent item(s).
– Starting at £175
New straps? Initials? Accoutrement? Send us your ideas or ask our team to get creative with some design sketches and we will work with you to refashion your item.
– How long is a piece of string?
From giving new life to your wedding shoes to concealing an unclean-able stain, dyeing your satin shoes lets you fall in love with them over and over again. Our atelier has developed a range of 20 colours for you to choose from.
– £240
Want your shoes to match the colour of your handbag? Got a specific colour that you want to dye your wedding shoes? Using your colour reference, we will create swatches and work with you to dye your shoes the perfect colour.
– £340
