Wards Footwear Repairs

Came here recently to enquire about getting some boots resoled and some regular shoe soles changed to an anti-​slip sole. I was told my boots couldn’t be resoled as they were a certain type of sole that ‘wouldn’t take a sole’…okay. Was a bit miffed about that (especially as I managed to get them resoled in another cobblers!) and was then told to get the soles on my shoes changed to anti-​slip (there was nothing wrong with the original soles; just they weren’t very grippy) would cost me just shy of £20! Ouch. Because these were some favourite shoes of mine & made of leather I figured what the hey… I’d rather pay that than not really be able to wear them come the icy/​snowy weather. Still, I did think nearly £20 was a bit steep…
They’re only open until 5pm Mon-​Sat so I had to wait until the next Saturday to collect them. Upon collecting them I thought they looked okay but on closer inspection the heels have got big staples visible in them and I thought this was strange as in the past I have never been able to see anything other than the heel itself. Also the sole they used was grooved and not smooth/​flat as before but upon walking on them they still do not feel particularly non-​slip. Hmph. Bit annoyed.
Also they only take cash only and on that particular day I didn’t have enough cash on me so had to go away & take out some.
The lady serving was very pleasant but I don’t think I will be back as I know of better/​cheaper cobblers in the area.

A smashing little shop, full of bargains and staffed by cheery competent people who will advise you if an item is worth repairing or not !!
They seem to have everything you could want on their shelves, from footwear and bags to wallets and dyes, and shoelaces and heelgrips !!
In my opinion this is the best footwear shop in Glasgow !!