Shoecare

Shoecare is an independent version of Timpson selling just the same range of things — shoe repairs, engravings, shoe care products, insoles, locks, Zippo lighters, key cutting… and probably more! This bizarre cocophony of items have become familiarly associated through tradition, and now as soon as I see some shoe polish I expect a key to be lurking nearby! Shoecare seemed popular on my visit with many people choosing to venture into the market for their shoe/​key/​lighter/​trophy/​lock –related needs rather than heading to a chain store. I enquired about prices for shoe repair (I’ve got some boots whose heel has somehow turned 90 degrees!) and prices seemed competitive with shoe repair shops on the high street. I like supporting independent businesses, so I’m planning to bring my boots to Shoecare to give them a new lease of life.