How To Repair Doc Martens Soles

Easy, Reliable Dr Martens Kick Repairs

We have been repairing Dr Martens boots for decades and are known by generations of Australians for the quality of our workmanship and service. Information technology has never been easier to get your Dr Martens boots repaired by Australia's best craftsmen.

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Quality

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Service

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How it Works

one. Guild Online

Answer a few questions to get an instant quote and complete your order.

2. Drop off

Drib your boots off at a local mail office for free packaging and shipping to us.

3. Nosotros repair

A squad of experienced craftsmen will carefully repair your boots.

4. We return

We'll evangelize your repaired boots to yous, wherever you are in Australia.

Soles

We repair worn soles on Dr Martens boots. Where repair is non possible, we replace the soles (or resole the boots) with entirely new, high-quality rubber soles.

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Heels

We repair the heels on Dr Martens boots where they alone are worn downwardly. Where the heels cannot be repaired, we replace the soles entirely, including the integrated heels.

Larn more almost our kick heel replacement service.

Inner linings

We repair worn and torn linings on Dr Martens boots, patching or re-lining the damaged areas with suede leather meant to seal up any tears and reinforce the lining against further damage.

Cleaning / restoration

We clean and condition the leather on Dr Martens boots, to keep the leather nourished, good for you and looking fresh. Nosotros besides polish the leater to buff out scuffing and recolour / refinish any discoloured leather.

Water / stain protection

While Dr Martens boots are built to be waterproof, the special agents nosotros use to treat the leather offer added, ongoing protection against stains and water damage.

Stretching

Nosotros use specialised equipment to mechanically clothing in Dr Martens boots, carefully stretching the leather to ensure a more than comfortable fit, and avoid the otherwise painful and long process of breaking in the leather.

Other services

Don't see the service you lot're looking for? Acquire more well-nigh our shoe repair services or simply select the 'custom quote' option during the online club process to have a member of the SoleHeeled team review your requirements and ostend what we can do for you.

Quality Dr Martens Repairers, Trusted Since 1955

What our Customers Remember

Hither is some of the feedback nosotros accept received from customers.

SoleHeeled gave me a very reasonable quote after my local shoe repair store told me they could not repair my Dr Marten boots. The process and turnaround was really fast and the workmanship was fantabulous. I have an nearly new pair of boots!

Celia, Wagga Wagga

This was a fantastic experience and to be honest afterward having my much loved boots fixed elsewhere with disastrous results, I was initially skeptical. The service was piece of cake to use, the response time fantastic and the results are astonishing!

Amanda, Sunshine Declension

Thanks for a nifty experience! The return process was efficient and very convenient. My boots look like new.

Kristine, Melbourne

Ease of commitment and render of my favourite boots, and brilliant quality workmanship. All for a off-white price.

Allison, Perth

Easy experience and great customer service. Great process from beginning to finish — and the boots look bang-up!

Dean, Melbourne

Trusted by Luxury Brands

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Australia-Wide Service

SoleHeeled operates beyond Australia. No matter where you live, our free and easy two-way shipping service has yous covered.

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Canberra
• Adelaide
• Hobart
• Darwin

And all regional areas ...

Dr Martens Boot Repair Examples

Repair Case Studies

Here are a few examples of contempo boot repairs and restorations performed by our team of experienced craftsmen, along with before and after photos.

These boots were heavily stained around the toes. Nosotros cleaned and treated the nubuck leather to get the boots looking fresh.

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These soles on these shoes were worn downwardly and nifty at the ball of the foot. We resoled the boots, installing an entirely new pair of durable safety soles.

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These RM Williams Dynamic Flex Craftsman boots were beaten up and in desperate need of repair. We performed a full re-sole and re-heel, re-lined the heel counters and restored the leather uppers to effectively restore the boots.

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These Django & Juliette boots were brand new, merely in demand of a sole lift for them to exist worn comfortably by their possessor. We raised the soles and heels on the correct kick by 1.5 centimetres.

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These archetype Timberland 6-Inch Waterproof boots were fabricated to terminal years of regular wearable, only the otherwise highly durable soles were showing significant clothing around the back of the heels and eye of the soles. Nosotros performed a full resole, replacing the soles along the full length of each kicking with a new pair of Vibram 100 Montagna safety soles.

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The soles on the Timberland hiking boots were made to be highly durable in the sense that the tread should not be expected to wear away despite years of regular wear. Notwithstanding, i of the soles on these boots had started coming autonomously from the body of the boots at the toes. We re-secured the soles to the uppers.

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These Bally knee-length boots were in great shape but a little too tight around the wearer's calves. We modified the calves, making them wider around the top by installing a pair of v-shaped elastic gussets.

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These RM Williams Gardener boots were looking far from fresh, with the uppers looking dry and discoloured and the soles and heels heavily worn down. We performed a full resole and then cleaned, conditioned and polished the leather uppers to help go them looking and feeling fresh.

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The leather uppers on these RM Williams Craftsman boots were heavily creased and starting to crevice, especially around the vamp — where the boots tend to bend. We cleaned and conditioned the leather to help prevent further harm and particularly treat the leather to minimise the visibility of the damage to the leather.

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The soles on these ECCO Rise Tall boots were heavily worn and starting to interruption apart at the toes. We performed a full resole — installing a pair of midsoles with durable rubber outer soles over the height.

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The leather uppers on these Saint Laurent western boots were tearing around the sides of the wearer's toes, where the boots tended to bend. We repaired the leather, sealing up with the lining with leather patches then using a leather filler to repair the gaps in the outer leather.

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The condom soles and heels on these RM Williams Comfort Craftsmen boots were worn down and in demand of replacement. We performed a full resole, replacing the sometime soles and heel with a new pair of original RM Williams rubber heels and full-length soles.

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These Red Wing Moc Toe boots were starting to wait former and tired with the leather scuffed and discoloured and the original soles heavily worn downwardly, to the signal where the leather uppers were starting to be worn into. Nosotros restored the leather uppers and replaced the soles.

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The elastic gussets on these Bally Scavone Chelsea boots had go stretched, leaving the boots loose around the wearer'south ankles and difficult to walk in. We removed and replaced the loose elastic gussets with entirely new ones.

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The leather on these Red Wing 1178 boots was starting to await a little unhealthy while the soles and heels were heavily worn. Nosotros cleaned, conditioned and polished the leather uppers earlier performing a full resole, replacing the heels and soles with entirely new ones.

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The rubber soles on these Blundstone boots had begun to atomize, beyond repair. Nosotros replaced the soles with a pair of new Vibram safety soles.

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These Chippewa Service boots were congenital to withstand the most rugged terrains and work, only over years the original rubber soles and heels had worn down, needing replacement. We performed a total resole, replacing the heels and soles with entirely new ones.

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These RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots were stained due to spilled butter. We cleaned the suede and treated it with a stain remover, effectively getting rid of the stain.

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These RM Williams Craftsman boots had the toes of the right kick chewed by a family pet and thus heavily damaged. We used a leather filler and some conscientious leather polishing and recolouring to repair the gouged leather.

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The soles and heels on these RM Williams Adelaide boots had worn down and needed replacing. We replaced the heels with new RM Williams rubber heels and performed a half re-sole, adding a new pair of leather half soles.

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These Barker Hopper Chelsea boots had leather soles and quarter-rubber heels that were in need of replacement. We perform a full re-sole, replacing the heels and soles along the entire length of each boot with a fresh pair of quarter-rubber heels and single-slice leather soles.

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These RM Williams Craftsman boots had been mauled by a puppy, leaving the leather around the toes chewed right off. We repair the mauled leather, smoothing out and then filling the gaps before recolouring / refinishing the leather.

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The soles and heels on these Loake Chelsea boots needed replacing. We performed a full re-sole, replacing the original prophylactic heels and leather soles with a pair of new Dainite soles and heels covering the entire length of each boot.

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The heel caps and safe soles on these RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots had worn out. We re-heeled the boots with original RM Williams rubber heels and performed a half re-sole using Topy safety half soles.

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These R.Thou. Williams Craftsman boots had a large tear around the exterior of the left kicking, just above the soles. We repaired the torn leather by applying a leather patch to cover seal upwardly the tear and reinforce the surrounding area.

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The total leather soles and quarter-rubber heels on these Church'due south leather talocrural joint books were worn all the way through. We performed a full re-sole, replacing the heels and soles along the entire length of each shoe with entirely new soles and heels.

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These RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots had their soles and heels worn through and the leather uppers heavily scuffed and discoloured. We performed a total re-sole and re-heel with new Dynamic Flex soles and heels and restored the leather uppers.

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These Frye Jenna studded boots had worn soles and heels as well every bit scuffed and discoloured leather uppers. Nosotros re-soled and re-heeled the boots and polished the leather uppers to help become them looking fresher.

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These UGG 'camo' boots had clearly seen better days, with the soles well worn through and a large hole developing on the correct boot. We repaired the soles and and patched the torn uppers.

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The rubberband gussets on this pair of RM Williams Comfort Craftsman boots had become stretched over time, leaving the boots loose and ill-fitting. We replaced the elastic gussets with entirely new elastics.

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Contempo Orders

Here is a listing of contempo Dr Martens kicking repair orders we have received from customers across Australia.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Description

The soles are worn and cracked. It is a non-slip sole that is stitched on. I would like the aforementioned sole if possible.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Description

Doctor Martens Hazil kick. I'm looking to accept zippers installed on the inside panels to make putting them on / removing them easier.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Description

Patent leather desperately scuffed around the toe area.

Dr Martens Kicking Repair

Description

Both boots need new soles and new zippers. The stitching is coming undone, simply almost an inch beyond the tiptop of the left kick.

Dr Martens Kicking Repair

Clarification

The sole is coming off. Needs to be re-glued.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Services

Soles, Smoothen / shine, Zipper

Description

Resole black leather Doc Martens, replace zips and smoothen.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Description

The sole is coming off my left boot, and potentially on my right kicking. I have only had these for two weeks and they have been astonishing but I may not have worn them in right.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Description

Shoes need stretching

Dr Martens Kicking Repair

Description

Soles worn through. Need replacing.

Dr Martens Boot Repair

Description

Would like the width my Dr Martens stretched.

Why you should repair rather than replace your Dr Martens boots

Admired around the globe for their functionality and comfort, Medico Martens were worn by factory and postal workers in 1960s United kingdom earlier gaining a cult-like following among countercultures. From grunge to glam, Dr Martens boots reflect our stalwart spirits — but every bit worldly objects, they are unfortunately far from indestructible.

The distinctive traits we have all come to adore on the boots gradually suffer damage: the broad rounded vamp can stretch and develop cracks, the signature treads on the soles tin can wear away, leaving the soles severely unbalanced and the boots uncomfortable to walk in; and the yellow welt stitching can become stained and almost unrecognisable.

All the same, you have understandably grown an zipper to the boots that illustrate you so well. Perhaps gifted to y'all past a loved one, the boots may at present be sentimental items you hope to proceed on your feet forever. Md Marten repairs will help to ensure they do, and never end up equally environmental waste in landfill.

Why use SoleHeeled for your Dr Marten repair

You might exist thinking "in that location's no one I can trust for a Physician Martens repair near me". We get information technology. That is why we are making information technology easier than ever to get a quality Dr Marten boot repair no matter where yous are in Australia.

60+ years of feel

SoleHeeled's craftsmen take been performing Medico Marten repair services since 1955, and then nosotros accept the feel to do work that others cannot do and at levels of quality that others cannot match. Whether you are looking to resole Doc Martens or to get a Dr Martens croaky sole repair, we have you covered.

Repairs gratis of the usual hassle

Getting a Dr Marten shoe repair can exist a painful process that involves searching for a cobbler you can trust and and then managing the logistics of visiting their workshop for consultations, driblet offs and option ups. SoleHeeled takes the hassle out of this process.

Simply order your repair online, and we volition arrange all the logistics, assuasive yous to ship us your boots from any local Australia Postal service office and sending your repaired boots direct back to your door, with complimentary aircraft, tracking and insurance each way.

Customer service you can depend on

We repair thousands of boots, including Dr Martins boots, each year. Many of our customers are sending u.s.a. their boots for the first time, oft without having met us in person. We understand that our business concern is built on the trust of these customers. Through our repairs and through every client interaction, we strive to earn this trust and give our customers comfort that their treasured boots are in the all-time of hands.

Oft Asked Questions

How do I become my Dr Martens boots repaired?

It'due south all very quick and easy — promise!

1. Complete our online guild grade, where you lot'll be able to upload photos and describe the work you lot'd like done to the boots. You'll go an instant quote based on your selection and then choose to either proceed with an order or request a custom quote.
2. Once we've reviewed your society, nosotros'll email yous instructions for getting your Dr Martens boots to us. If you live in Sydney, you lot'll have the choice to drop the boots off at our workshop. Otherwise, you lot'll exist able to driblet them off at a local Australia Post office, where they'll be packaged and shipped over to usa for free.
3. Once nosotros receive your boots, we'll repair and render them to yous past courier.

How long does the process take?

Nosotros're more often than not able to plough around repairs on Dr Martens boots within about 2–iii business days of receiving them at our workshop. This varies depending on the work required and the workload in the workshop. You'll also need to factor in aircraft time (we're in Sydney).

What sorts of materials practice you employ in your Dr Martens repairs?

We use only the highest quality materials, including premium leathers, soles and heel tips — including soles and heel tips made particularly for Dr Martens boots.

Do you sell boot intendance products?

Yep, we stock a wide range of premium leather intendance products you can use to extend the life of your Dr Martens boots. We'd be happy to transport these to you lot. Only mention what you're looking for while completing our online order form (if yous're also planning to become your boots repaired), or reach out (if yous're not planning to get your boots repaired).

How do I rail my repair or parcel

One time you submit your online order grade, you'll exist given a token that allows you to track everything online, throughout the process of getting your Dr Martens boots repaired.

And whenever your boots are in transit (whether on their way to our workshop via Australia Mail or on the way back to you via courier), you'll have a parcel tracking number and receive real-time shipping notifications past email.

Tin can I drop off and pick up my boots at your workshop?

Yes, you lot can drop off and pick up your boots at our workshop in Martin Place, Sydney provided that:

1. Yous start complete your gild online;
2. You let us know (in the order form or by follow upwardly e-mail) that you lot'd like to drop off and/or choice up at the workshop; and
3. Nosotros take emailed you a ticket that yous'll need to impress out and manus over at the workshop for ID and proof of payment.

About Dr Martens

Dr. Martens is a pop footwear brand, based in Northamptonshire, England. The make's boots are best known for their yellow stitching effectually the soles and the boggling level of condolement they offering — they are made of very tough leathers which, with patience and time, mould exceptionally well to the wearer'southward feet. The boots are also waterproof and made of first-class materials, ensuring that a purchase of Dr Martens boots is an investment that should stand the examination of time.

Source: https://soleheeled.com.au/services/boot-repair/brands/dr-martens

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