If you’re feeling poor in this lousy economy, one way to stay well-heeled is to visit a shoe-repair shop. Repairing shoes instead of buying new ones is a frugal habit that can save significant money, ...

Louie Domerese is a master cobbler who wants his customers to see a clean, modern shop when they walk in. Save the clutter, he says, for the back of the shop -- his workshop where he performs his ...

We learned all about planned obsolescence in elementary school, but in this time of recession it’s not a bad idea to think in terms of repair rather than “brand new” when it comes to replacing certain ...

Mark Yeates learned the shoe-repair trade from decades of watching his father breathe new life into Springfield residents’ worn soles. “When I was 4 or 5, I’d shine the shoes and plug the parking ...

In spite of our best efforts, ours is still in many ways a “throw away” society. But there are exceptions, such as a favorite pair of shoes that fit like a glove. When those favorite boots, shoes or ...