7 August 2026

[UNION WORKS] GRIMSBY / Fisherman Sandals

A new model has been added to the UNIONWORKS original series. Although the launch has been delayed slightly, this is precisely the time—with the current spell of scorching heat—to recommend it...

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27 July 2025

Cordings / Seersucker Shirts

 Today we’re featuring Cordings/Seersucker Shirts. The fabric is 100% cotton % seersucker, a summer staple...

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25 July 2025

MAISON Broussaud / New Arrival Socks

Today, we’d like to introduce our latest arrivals. We’re stocking socks for the very first time—they’re from France. First, let me give you a brief introduction to the brand: MaisonBro...

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24 July 2025

[Dye to Black] Re-dyed black Church’s Canberra

 The item we are repairing this time is the ‘Canberra’, a cap-toe shoe from Church’s, a long-established British shoemaker. It is considered a masterpiece by this manufacturer and...

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23 July 2025

[TOD’S] Women’s TOD’S Double T Loafers, Half-Rubber, Seat Heel

Tod’s Bit Slip-Ons. They’re characterised by the bits featuring two “T’s from the Tod’s logo. The top has a gathered finish, which makes them look easy to slip on. This time, we’ve chosen these...

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22 July 2025

[Lloyd Footwear] Lloyd Footwear Full sole replacement (Plan A, British oak sole) Cleaning (stain removal)

With its Adelaide design and chestnut-coloured upper, this is a very British-looking pair of shoes. The customer brought them in because there was a hole in the sole. A hole...

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19 July 2025

[Gaziano & Girling × UNION WORKS] Old Oxford

‘Old Oxford’ is a special model produced by Union Works in collaboration with Gaziano & Girling, commissioned from the last right through to the pattern. Today...

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18 July 2025

The Finest Old-Style Cap-Toe Shoes

There was something I’d always thought, ‘If only I could do that one day’. It was to use UNIONWORKS’ original lasts (shoe lasts) to create my ideal &#...

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17 July 2025

[The Row] Boheme Mary Jane with half rubber sole, suede care

These Mary Jane shoes from TheRow. With their simple design and high-quality suede, they’re a truly elegant pair. Let’s take a look at them straight away. I’ve brought them in after wearing them a few times...

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15 July 2025

[STELLA McCARTNEY] Stella McCartney Heels – Leather Reupholstering

I’m the sort of person who always listens to the radio on my commute. Recently, the radio DJ has been playing the Beatles quite often. I’d been wondering why. The answer was revealed by the very same radio DJ...

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13 July 2025

[alexanderwang] Alexander Wang Women’s Loafers: Sole Repair and Upper Care

Here’s what we’re featuring today: Alexander Wang’s loafers. As well as the brand logo, of course, the inverted “newyork” logo is also a distinctive feature. Let’s take a look...

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11 July 2025

[Gaziano & Girling] Cornishe Gaziano & Girling

This year’s rainy season has been surprisingly short, and we’ve been experiencing a string of sweltering days since June. And it’s only mid-July—the height of summer is still to come. Please do take good care of yourselves.&...

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10 July 2025

[J.M.WESTON] JM Weston 641 Golf: Sole repair and reinforcement; lining repair

The J.M. Weston 641 Golf. As one of the brand’s signature models, I imagine many of you own a pair. However, this is the current...

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9 July 2025

Benchmark: Notice of Temporary Closure on Saturday 12 July

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Benchmark will be closed for business on the following date: Saturday 12 July. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our customers...

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7 July 2025

[Rick Owens Porterville] Trainers with reinforced soles – Vibram #342

 This is a version with a slightly thicker sole than RICKOWENS Porterville’s classic ‘GEOBASKET’ model. This time, I’ll be talking about this one...

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6 July 2025

[Crockett & Jones] Crockett & Jones Butterfly Loafer, Full Sole, Vibram Gum Light Sole

 The item we’re repairing this time is a Crockett & Jones butterfly loafer. Whilst opinions may vary, the saddle design resembles a butterfly’s wings...

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5 July 2025

Rejected Trickers / Last 81

This is the final instalment of the Reject Trickers blog. To round things off, we’ll be introducing the ‘Last 81’. &nbs...

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3 July 2025

[TOD’S] TOD’S Driving Shoes – Hydrolysis – Sole Replacement – Heel Patch

[TOD’S] ‘TOD’S’, a luxury fashion brand founded in Italy in 1979. Launched in the same year...

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1 July 2025

[Maison Margiela] Margiela Tabi Ballet Sole Repair

Maison Margiela’s iconic ‘Tabi’ series. The design is that of a ballet flat. There is a vast array of upper variations, and this pair is characterised by its distinctive silver cracked finish. Let’s take a look...

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30 June 2025

[Danner] Danner Mountain Light Full Sole Vibram Tank Sheet

 The item we’re repairing this time is Danner’s classic Danner Light. Developed in collaboration with Gore-Tex in 1979, it was the world’s first Gore-Tex...

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29 June 2025

[Tricker’s] Tricker’s L5633 Women’s Country Shoes: Full sole replacement (Ridgeway sole), eyelet replacement, heel counter repair, upper care

Here’s what we’re featuring today: Tricker’s country shoes from the ladies’ range. It’s a pair with a colour scheme typical of ladies’ shoes. Let’s take a look straight away...

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28 June 2025

Rejected Trickers / Muflone Leather

 Today’s fifth instalment of the Reject Trickers blog features the MufloneLeather series. Muflone? Maflone? I’m not sure how to pronounce it correctly. Well...

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Looking ahead five, ten years, and beyond, do you have a pair of shoes you would like to keep wearing?

With proper care and continued wear, leather softens, develops character, and matures into something uniquely your own. Few things accompany us through our daily lives as closely as our shoes. The time spent in a favourite pair brings comfort and enjoyment, while creating many cherished memories along the way.

To keep wearing your beloved shoes for many years to come, timely repairs and regular maintenance are essential. The appropriate repair will vary depending on how the shoes are worn, how frequently they are used, and their overall condition.

At UNION WORKS, we begin by listening carefully to each customer's needs and concerns, while taking into account the overall feel, construction, and durability of the shoes.

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If you are considering a repair or would like to discuss your repair options from overseas, please feel free to contact us by email.
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