PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Shoe Repair cost in the UK
£16–£90 per pair. Typically £27.
Shoe repair costs £16 to £90 a pair, and about £27 is typical for a stick-on rubber sole. New heels cost least, while stitched leather soles and full resoles on good shoes cost most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does shoe repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £16 | new rubber heels |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £27 | what most people pay |
| High end | £90 | a stitched half sole and heel by post |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Repair type — new heels cost less than a stitched half sole and heel
- Construction — Goodyear-welted shoes can be resoled, but the work costs more
- Materials — leather soles cost more than rubber soles
- Postal service — courier collection and return of your shoes can be included or charged
- Extras — toe taps, heel tips and stretching are small add-ons
- Location — London cobblers charge more for a shoe repair than those elsewhere
WHAT YOU GET
What a shoe repair booking includes
Takes: From while-you-wait heels to one to two weeks for a resole. Not included: Courier costs on some services, cleaning and upper repairs are often priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common shoe repairs
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How to pay less
- Replace shoe heels before they wear down into the sole, which is cheaper
- Add stick-on rubber soles to new leather-soled shoes to make them last
- Choose a half sole rather than a full resole when the shoe repair allows
Before you book
- Ask whether your shoes can be resoled before paying for a shoe repair
- Check whether courier or postage costs are included in the shoe repair price
- Ask how long the shoe repair will take for stitched soles
- Clean shoes before handing them in for repair
Shoe Repair cost: questions people ask
Usually £16 to £90 a pair, with about £27 for stick-on rubber soles. New heels cost least.
Heels can be done while you wait. A stitched resole usually takes one to two weeks.
No. Welted shoes can be resoled many times, while cheaper cemented shoes may not be worth repairing.
Yes. Some cobblers offer courier collection and return, priced in or as an extra.
Courier costs on some services, cleaning and upper repairs are often extra.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from a published UK cobbler price list. Prices vary by shoe and shop.
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