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What do you need to keep your shoes and boots looking straight-out-of-the-box good? Apart from a light step, youll need a skilled shoe repair shop to get real mileage out of those Manolos.
Almost anyone will tell you that one of the areas best shoe doctors is Rick Masone, the proprietor of M&M Shoe Repair in Westport. After 40 years in business, its hard to think of anyone more qualified to nurse those Louboutins back to life.
I can resole in red, sure, says Rick, as hes putting a new heel on a Prada pump. I do everything by hand. I have about 10 tools, and theyre the same 10 tools Ive been working with my whole career.
After all this time, it doesnt seem that much has changed.
Well, shoes arent made as well as they used to be. People kind of just wear them out and then throw them away. But that kind of disposable lifestyle is so 20th Century. Real fashion-forward thinkers know that longevity is always in style.
Rick shares the lower floor of 265 Riverside Avenue with another Westport institution, J&Rs Hot Dog Stand. I like my neighbors, Rick says. I eat there once or twice a week. But mostly I bring my lunch. Im trying to watch my figure, he laughs.
Your figure is up to you, but Rick will work some serious magic on all your footwear. Find M M Shoe Repair at 265 Riverside Avenue in Westport, or call him at 203-209-4650.
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