A family shop, in a small town.
At Poor Boy Soles Bespoke Shoe Co. we do things differently. Nestled in Cobalt, Ontario, Canada, a National Historic Site, and the birthplace of hard rock mining; our shop is situated in one of the first bank buildings in Cobalt, set in place in 1905 during the Silver Boom.
We use a combination of traditional techniques, as well as vintage and modern tools and to repair your footwear, leather items and make your custom orders; many of our clients say it's like "stepping into a working museum" as our tools and equipment range from 1797 to the 1950s (and a few new modern day machines, you know... because).
Repairs
We repair - Footwear, Zippers, Packs & Purses, Jackets, Jeans / Denim, Orthopaedic Buildups, Assistive Devices, Braces, Belts, Industrial and Antique Sewing Machines, Snowshoes, Hockey Skates andEquipment, Baseball Gloves, Saddles, and so. much. more.
Made to Measure Footwear
Your custom footwear is at your fingertips.
We have a wide selection of colours, leather types, "in-house" styles created by our boot and shoemaker, and an ever growing portfolio of previous footwear builds for reference.
Have a photo of your "dream footwear"? a sketch on a napkin, or an idea of what you want made?
Come to us with your ideas and let us make them reality.
Custom Leather Goods
Custom Leather Goods - Gun Belts, Guitar Straps, Belts, Book Covers, Bags, Purses, Sacks, Knife, Axe & Hatchet Sheaths, Wallets, Dice Bags, LARP Items & Armor, Gloves, Mittens, Apparel Patches, Key Chains, Key Fob Cases, the list is only limited by your imagination.