fraulein grun
Dec 15 2006, 4:00 pm
Hi there, anyone know where to repair the heels of my shoes, preferably in Mitte/Prenzlberg?
These cobblestones and uneven surfaces are a nightmare for high heeled gals.
Vielen dank!
VenusInFurs
Dec 17 2006, 2:28 pm
There's a shoe repair on Schwedter Strasse that I always go to. It's cheap and they do a good job. I feel your pain. I live in my heels, and I find myself having to replace the caps and smooth the soles constantly!
Some extra tips I've learned: Avoid walking on the small cobblestones. If you see smoother pavement nearby, walk on that. If you must walk on cobblestones, try to walk on your toes. Also, as much as it sucks, avoid wearing heels all together after snow has melted. They put sand on the sidewalks, and that sand is HELL on your shoes! In some districts they clean it up faster than others though, so use your judgement!
fraulein grun
Dec 18 2006, 2:15 pm
Oh my, such a wonderfull prospect... but thanks for the tips!
sunny
Dec 18 2006, 6:04 pm
I'm a clog wearer and I twist my ankle almost weeky on the cobblestones. My falls seems to get more and more graceful tho - or at least that's what I tell myself.
gooner_gal
Dec 18 2006, 10:32 pm
There's a great one on the Leipzigerstr. around the corner from Stadtmitte. It's a combination shoe repair and dry cleaners and the guy worked wonders with some of my boots. He is generally really friendly, but the woman who is sometimes there is a bit of a dragon. Am afraid I can't remember the name but it is next to Kaiser's.