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Canada Very Good
Shoe repairers and shoemakers
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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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$16.69
/hr
Typical
CA$23.35
/hr
Experienced
CA$35.57
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- bootmaker
- custom shoemaker
- orthopedic shoemaker
- shoe repairer
- shoemaker
All Examples
- bootmaker
- cobbler
- boot repairer
- custom shoemaker
- orthopedic shoe repairman/woman
- orthopedic shoemaker
- shoe dyer
- shoe mender - retail
- shoe repairer
- shoe repairer - retail
- shoemaker
Main Duties
Main Duties
- 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.
Requirements
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.
- Shoemakers may require experience as shoe repairers.