Fred's Shoe Repair
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Metal toe taps are one of the best ways to protect the toes of your leather-soled dress shoes and boots from premature wear. Once the leather at the toe wears through, the damage can become irreversible — metal toe plates stop that from happening.
At Fred's Shoe Repair, we install two styles of professional-grade metal toe taps:
Both styles are installed flush to the outsole so there are no snags, no raised edges, and no tripping hazards. If the leather at the toe has already worn down, we'll build it back up before installing the plates at no extra charge.
Metal toe taps are especially popular on Allen Edmonds, dress oxfords, and leather-soled dress shoes worn daily. They dramatically extend the life of your soles and are far less expensive than a full resole.
Simply purchase your package and ship your shoes to us at Fred's Shoe Repair, 3033 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604. We'll contact you when they arrive and get right to work.
New shoes can cost hundreds of dollars and require weeks of break-in time. Resoling helps preserve the comfort and fit your shoes already have while extending their usable life.
New shoes cost $200-400+. Resoling extends the life of your existing pair for a fraction of the cost.
Your shoes have molded to your feet over time. New shoes require weeks of painful break-in.
Quality shoes are built to last. Resoling maintains the premium leather and construction you paid for.
Trusted by customers nationwide
Sarah J.
Excellent service! They restored my favorite boots to like-new condition. Highly recommend!
Michael C.
Fast turnaround and quality work. My dress shoes look amazing after the resole package.
Emily R.
Professional craftsmanship and great customer service. Will definitely use again!
Find answers to common questions about our shoe repair services
Most repairs are completed within 2–4 weeks after we receive your project. Walk-in customers can generally expect a 1–2 week turnaround. We are happy to accommodate emergency repairs.
We repair all types of footwear including dress shoes, boots, sneakers, specialty footwear, and the list goes on!
After purchasing your resole package online, securely box your project and ship them to Fred’s Shoe Repair. Once your repair is completed, we’ll ship them back to you.
Yes. Fred’s Shoe Repair proudly offers nationwide mail-in repair services for customers across the United States.
In many cases, yes. Minor cracking, loose stitching, and worn areas can often be repaired or reinforced. Severe leather damage may limit repair options.
Light cleaning is appreciated but not required. We recommend removing excess mud or debris before packaging your boots.
Yes. We can often repair loose stitching, replace speed hooks, eyelets, laces, and perform additional boot / shoe repairs during the resoling process.
Repairing your footwear helps preserve the comfort and fit already broken into the leather while costing significantly less than replacing a quality pair of shoes / boots.
Your shoes / boots will retain their overall character and broken-in feel, but new soles and restored components can dramatically improve appearance and functionality.
Longevity depends on usage. Using quality materials from trusted manufacturers along with professional installation, a replacement sole can help significantly extend the life of your footwear.
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