Want the chance to be one of THREE lucky winners of an all expenses paid trip to the Vibram factory in Albizzate, near Milan, including flights, meals, and overnight accommodation?   Have you got a worn old pair of trainers? Give them a new life and win! Repair/Customise ONLY the LEFT shoe, leave the right shoe so we can see the before and after.   The trainer must be: · Resoled with a Vibram sole unit. · Cleaned with Angelus and/or Bama products. · Customised with Angelus paint and/or Rit Dye   All entrants who attend our Charles Birch Open Weekend will be gifted a FREE ..read more

https://www.meandem.com/pearl-detail-nappa-kitten-sandal-ivory I desperately want these shoes (please see link) for my wedding, however, the 3rd strap (closest to toes) is too tight. Is there anything at all that can be done? Thank you in advance    ..read more

are there any competitions coming up? haven't heard of any since i went independent ..read more

Anyone in the Manchester area that can blake some Barbour original soles? Or anyone do this via the post ..read more

anyone else having an issue with these popups on Birch website, it comes up every time i click something, really irritating, have reported it to them ..read more

Thinking of doing a back lining/heel lining repair myself for the first time. Seems to me you’d want a strong glue to attach the lining leather to the back, but not one so strong that you wouldn’t be able to remove in order to re-repair? I’ve seen someone use Barge cement in the US - would this be the right type, and is there an alternative available in the UK? Thanks.    ..read more

would anyone know the approximate weight of an old 700 finisher and if its possible to fit wheels to them, im a one man operation and that would make life so much simpler if i have to access the back of the machine for changing bags etc ..read more

Hi Guys Anyone want to take on and quote for repairing a customers sentimental leather briefcase? It's not something we do these days due to other business interests. He's based in London but is happy to send for repair if anyone's interested. New lining to the flap New handle and loops New Loops to both sides and general tidy up. Attached some pics for reference. If you DM me I can put you in touch. Cheers in advance ..read more

Hi i was wondering if the wise heads can help me out - as being a locksmith i don't know much about shoe care i bought my self some RM williams boots (kangaroo leather in tan colour) at size 17 they were special order and cost a fortune !! i was advised that because its kangaroo leather - i shouldn't use shoe polish !! and use  rm williams leather conditioner instead - which i have been doing  all though this puts a shine on the put - there is  water stains on the leather (a white stain line)  - The question is will i be alright applying a tan leather polish on the boot or ..read more

ok gents what price to replace all 4 gussets in a pair of chelsea boots  ..read more