If cost benefits are not enough reason for you to repair your shoes, the United States government reports that repairing your shoes is actually good for your health. According to a Congressional report, you create a natural, custom fit when you continually wear a pair of shoes.
This natural, custom fit helps to distribute your body weight evenly, which can help to improve your posture, make you feel more comfortable and contributes to your overall health. Repairing your shoes allows you to keep this custom, comfortable fit while making your shoes look nice and rejuvenated.
Shoe repair can also alleviate a variety of physical problems. Worn soles and heels will change your gait. When you are not walking properly, your feet, ankles, knees, hips and back can all suffer.
Improper fit causes calluses, corns and bunions. Shoe repair shops offer stretching services and fitting aids to alleviate those problems. Typically, they can stretch a shoe from a D to an E in width. They can also add more space for toes or raise an instep. They can even stretch the calves on boots. If your shoes are too loose, you can pick up heel grips, tongue pads and insoles to create a better fit.
Walking on worn shoes, however, can put stress on your spine, which in turn, puts extra stress on your feet, ankles, knees and hips. If you throw your spine out of alignment by wearing poor-fitting shoes, you will likely end up visiting a foot doctor, physical therapist, and or chiropractor. The cost of visiting any of these professionals with physical therapy, medication and possible long term corrective medical devices will undoubtedly cost you far more than getting your shoes repaired.