National Occupation Code (NOC): 63220

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.

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Job Duties for Shoe repairers and shoemakers

• 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 Requirements for Shoe repairers and shoemakers

• Extensive on-the-job training is provided for shoemakers.
• Some secondary school may be required.
• Several months of on-the-job training is provided for shoe repairers.
• Shoemakers may require experience as shoe repairers.

Alternate Job Titles

• Boot Repairer
• Bootmaker
• Cobbler
• Custom Shoemaker
• Orthopedic Shoe Repairman/woman
• Orthopedic Shoemaker
• Shoe Dyer
• Shoe Mender - Retail
• Shoe Repairer
• Shoe Repairer - Retail
• Shoemaker