Monthly Archives: December 2010

Self-employed repairers often work as many as sixty hours a week. Shops tend to be busiest in the spring and fall, but there are not usually any seasonal layoffs.Shoe repairers spend most of the working day on their feet. Some … Continue reading →

According to the Census Bureau’s Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2002, the number of shoe stores in 2000 dropped to 29,700 (from 37,200 in 1996). Along with the entire U.S. retail sector, the footwear industry has been adversely affected … Continue reading →

The insole is inside the shoe; the outsole contacts the ground. The softer the sole, the greater the shoe’s ability to absorb shock.the heel is the bottom part of the rear of the shoe that provides elevation. The higher the … Continue reading →