Medford Shoe Repair

05/29/2021

Warmer weather has finally arrived, and to celebrate, our shop is having a 5 day Summer Kick Off sale! Starting Monday, May 31st, present this flyer to our repairman to receive $5 off your order!

05/29/2021

Our team at Medford Shoe Repair Is excited to announce our recent (and first) feature in the news! Read all about our team, how we opened the shop amidst COVID-19, and more on Wicked Local:

Father-daughter duo Gregory and Karina Kagramanov are hoping to bring back the skill of shoemaking while operating their own business.

05/09/2021

Making the switch to sustainable fashion isn't always easy; it's hard to find sustainable brands, and when you do, the price tags are usually less than affordable. Luckily, trends like shopping second hand and up cycling are seeing a revival. But If you're looking for more options that are sustainable for the earth (and your wallet), save those replacement shoes in your Amazon cart for later, and bring your tried-and-true pair to us!

Since 1970, the average amount of clothing that Americans buy has tripled. With constantly evolving fashion trends and unlimited choices for shoppers, buying hauls of clothing has become the norm. Unsurprisingly, this rapid increase in consumption has had devastating environmental impacts, such as g...

03/21/2021

Ever grinned and bared the pain of breaking in a stubborn new pair of shoes? Us too! But while a couple days of wear can sometimes lead to a more comfortable fit, there's a fine line between temporary discomfort and causing more serious complications. Our most recent blog post breaks down how a simple shoe fitting can save you from that unneeded frustration, and a trip to the doctor!

If you love shoes as much as we do, then you’ve probably had the dreaded experience of putting on a brand new pair in the morning just to get painful cuts within an hour, leaving you limping with bandaids falling off your feet for the rest of the day. Last week we talked about ways to avoid painfu...

03/20/2021

Small businesses add to the unique identity of our communities, feed local economies, and so much more. Ensure they're still around post-pandemic by going local!

With more people working from home and fewer commuting to the office, businesses in the suburbs are getting taken to the cleaners.

03/11/2021

Back in the day everyone had one favorite pair of shoes which they lovingly maintained for years. Maybe your grandparent or even your parent passed down their most prized possession to you at some point. But as technology and the Internet of Things evolves, so does consumerism.

As consumption trends shift our mindset of ownership from "mine" to "ours", can we maintain the special relationships we've formed with our favorite goods?

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Deborah Small explains the evolution of consumption and psychological ownership.

03/10/2021

We may have a knack for keeping you stylish, but our priority is always that you walk out of the shop in comfortable kicks. This new comfort over aesthetic movement is something we can get behind!

Keen's Uneek and Merrell's Jungle Moc are the new Birkenstocks and No. 6 Clogs — all examples of "ugly fashion." What's new is the WFH mindset.

03/08/2021

Ever bought a pair of shoes online and put them on to discover they don't fit even after meticulously sorting through reviews? Us too, and we know there's nothing more frustrating. Skip the annoyance of the return and exchange process and take a look at our tips to easily adjust ill-fitting shoes from the comfort of your own home!

We all know the defeated feeling of finding a must-have pair of shoes online, picking out your size, and receiving them only to find that they don’t fit; maybe even after having adjusted your order based on reviews. It’s always inconvenient to go through the online return or exchange process, es...

03/05/2021

Your go-to shoes are meant to be worn (everyday if you love them as much as we do), but don't let them get worn-out! Instead of giving your beloved pair a home in the trash over some wear and tear, come see us! We'll get them back in your closet like-new in as little as one day!

03/04/2021

Love the look of red bottoms but hate the price tag? We've got your back with our new fashion sole replacements! Available in red or n**e colors and matte or shiny textures. Check out sole replacements and our other offerings on our services page:

Adjustments and resizing, leather restoration and repairs, shoe cleaning, orthopedic shoes, sole and heel replacement and repair, zippers and elastics

03/03/2021

As newcomers to Medford ourselves, we're so excited to see new additions to the small business community, and can't wait to enjoy the full Deep Cuts Deli experience post-pandemic!

The onetime pop-up has opened a brick-and-mortar location in West Medford, where it eventually plans to incorporate beer and live music.

03/03/2021

We hate to tell a client that they'd be better off buying new leather shoes than repairing them with us. Stop by our blog and read our newest post about how some simple at-home care can keep your leather looking new for years to come!

One of our specialties here at Medford Shoe Repair is leather restoration and repair, but too often do we encounter wear and tear that...