When I first moved to London I stayed in the wilds of South London, past the End of the Tube. I still go there to get my shows sorted.
There's this asian guy, super friendly, doesn't speak a whole lot of english (but communicates fine). New heels? New soles? No problem. I don't know what he uses-- it may be some sort of banned substance-- but they wear forever and have great grip, even on the ice of the Great Winter Icing of '10.
I think he's about £1 more than going to Timpson, but my heels last easily twice as long. Plus, he's nice. read more