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.

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