Overview
Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Shoemakers
Discuss type of footwear to be made and obtain measurements from customer
Select patterns and leather or other material and outline and cut patterns
Select or assemble lasts, fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place
Trim, dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes
Estimate custom footwear costs and receive payment from customers
May supervise other shoemakers and shoe repairers.
Shoe repairers
Repair soles, heels and other parts of footwear using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials and equipment
Repair belts, luggage, purses and similar products
Estimate footwear repair costs and take payment.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$24,600
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Job openings
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British Columbia
36expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school may be required.
Several months of on-the-job training is provided for shoe repairers.
Extensive on-the-job training is provided for shoemakers.
Additional information
Shoe repairers may progress to shoemakers with experience.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
On the job training
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.