Lots of us are obsessed with throwing out the things that don’t “spark joy” right now. But what if the thing standing between your favourite pair of kicks giving you that special surge and not is as simply as visiting a cobbler? In the fast fashion world, it’s easy and tempting to simply replace our things when they get worn down. However, taking care of and revitalizing the things we’ve loved has a number of benefits. It means less waste in the landfill, you can usually save the expense of buying something new and — if you like to think of it in this term — it’s an act of self-care. Plus, most shoe repair services on the list are owned and operated by locals, not by mega-corporations. Without further ado, here’s a list of places to get your shoes repaired and a handy map on where to find ’em.
N.E.
Capital Hill Shoe Clinic
1338-3800 Memorial Dr. N.E., 403-571-7777
Conti’s Shoe Repair
2101 Edmonton Tr. N.E., 403-276-4689
Marlborough Shoe Repair
Marlborough Mall, 403-571-7777
N.W.
Alpine Shoe Service
1225 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-283-5224
Dalhousie Alterations and Shoe Repair
5505 Shaganappi Tr. N.W., 403-286-8566
Fishman’s Personal Care Cleaners
Country Hills location, 403-228-6995, fishmans.ca
A Step Ahead
North Hill Shopping Centre, 1749, 1632 14 Ave. N.W., 403-255-0626, astepaheadcalgary.com
Tony’s Shoe Repair
103A, 600 Crowfoot Cr. N.W., 403-547-7113
Varsity Shoe Repair
4624 Varsity Dr. N.W., 403-286-1114
S.E.
Bonavista Shoe Repair
193, 755 Lake Bonavista Dr. S.E., 403-271-2025
Gubans Shoe Clinic
322, 22 Midlake Blvd. S.E., 403-256-1511
Maria’s Alteration and Shoe Repair
380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE, 403-278-4505
Shoemasters Bow Valley Square
403-266-6480
Shoemasters Southcentre
403-278-0722
S.W.
Ace Shoe Care
325B 17 Ave. S.W., 403-233-8007, aceshoerepair.ca
Canyon Meadows Shoe Repair
11625 Elbow Dr. S.W., 403-251-1150
Express Shoe Repair & Alterations
2580 Southland Dr. S.W., 403-251-6103
Fishman’s Personal Care Cleaners
Eight S.W. locations, 403-228-6995, fishmans.ca
Kingsland Shoe Repair
7706 Elbow Dr. S.W., 403-255-6800
Shoemasters Bow Valley Square
403-266-6480
Stampede Boot
5327 2 St. S.W., 403-252-2212, stampedeboot.com
Westbrook Shoe Repair
3515 17 Ave. S.W., 403-249-7100