There’s probably nothing as heart-wrenching as seeing your favourite pair of shoes go from a pristine state to one that’s worn, dirtied and tattered — especially if you’d spent good money on them, whether it’s a pair of Louboutins red bottom heels, or a pair of well-loved sneakers that have accompanied you on various travels.
But there’s no reason to mourn your loss when there are experts in Singapore who can clean, shine and repair your shoes till they are as good as new. Below, we’ve rounded up 5 spots to get your beloved pair all spruced up. Trust us, you’re going to want to bookmark this page for future reference.
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Specialising in sneakers, Holystic Sneaker Laundry is the go-to place for all you sneakerheads who are looking to shower extra TLC on your limited edition kicks. Standard sneaker cleaning starts at $40 and you add on multiple services including ultraviolet germicide treatment, mud removal and deep insole cleaning. If you’re looking to sell your sneakers, Holystic has a Sneaker Resell Grooming service ($60) to help you get the pair to optimal selling condition. Holystic only uses renowned sneaker care label Jason Markk so you can be rest assured that your sneakers are in good hands.
Holystic Sneaker Laundry is located at #01-K3 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880.
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If your favourite pair of pumps is in dire need of repair and cleaning, but you don’t want to part ways with it forever, consider sending it to Honest Crafters. The brand provides heel and sole repair and replacement as well as cleaning services such as leather polishing and colour restoration. Discovered mould on the suede shoes you haven’t worn in years? Honest Crafters has a service for that too. You can contact it via WhatsApp or Facebook to get a quotation if you’re no time to head to its store.
Honest Crafters is located at #02-08/8A Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103.
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Here’s a place perfect for those who are busy conquering the world and have no time to pay a visit to the shoe cleaning shop. Piing solves that issue for you with its pick-up and delivery services. Shoe cleaning services start from $32.90 for sneakers and up to $59 for shoes made with suede, nubuck or leather. You can also opt for add-on services such as hydrophobic coating (i.e. water-resistance) and stain removal for example. PS: It also does laundry and dry-cleaning. Head to their website for more information and pricing.
Visit https://piing.com.sg/shoe-cleaning-services
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If you have bags and shoes that are in need of cleaning and restoration, Bag Shoe Cleaning Sanctuary is that one-stop shop to fulfil those needs. Cleaning of footwear, which the brand categorised into boots, athletic pairs and “other” shoes, is priced upwards of $50/35/30 respectively. Colouring on the other hand, starts upwards of $120 for shoes and $150 for boots.
Bag Shoe Cleaning Sanctuary is located at B1 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536.
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With more than 20 branches located islandwide, Mister Minit is a go-to for those who do not want to travel far to find a cobbler, especially if you need the pair fixed ASAP. Mister Minit is able to fix both men and women shoes with services that include heel tip replacement, anti-slip rubber sole and stretching. Mister Minit’s website also has educational tips on how to care for your shoes and the materials.
Mister Minit has multiple boutiques located at places such as Tanglin Mall, Holland Village and Hougang Mall. Head to its website for the full listing.