Restoration & repair, done properly.
Re-glue, re-stitch, re-colour, de-yellow and resole. Our technicians bring tired, damaged and yellowed kicks back to life, bookable in-store or by doorstep pickup.
The work speaks for itself
Every pair gets careful, hands-on attention from our trained technicians. Re-glue, re-colour, de-yellow and resole, brought back almost as new.
Book a RestorationEvery fix to bring them back to life
From a quick re-glue to a full re-colour and resole. Prices start from the amounts below; your final quote is confirmed on assessment before any work begins.
Re-Glue
Lifting and separating soles re-bonded securely so your pair holds together again.
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Stitch Work
Split seams, torn panels and loose threads re-stitched by hand.
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Colour Restoration
Faded, scuffed or discoloured uppers re-painted and re-coloured to a rich finish.
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Rubber Sole De-yellowing
Yellowed rubber soles whitened back to a clean, fresh look.
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Under-sole Replacement
Worn-through and damaged soles replaced and rebuilt so your pair walks again.
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Gum Sole De-Yellowing
Yellowed gum soles brought back to a fresh, clean finish.
Book this →Starting prices shown. Some materials bleed or cannot be fully recovered, so we are always honest about what is possible before we begin.
How restoration works
Book or get a quote
Start online or pop into a store. Tell us what your pair needs.
Drop off or pickup
Drop in at any store, or book doorstep collection across JHB, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
We assess & quote
Our technicians inspect your pair and confirm the work and final price before starting.
Restored & returned
We restore your pair and get them back to you, almost as new.
What we restore
From everyday trainers to grails. Leather, suede, nubuck, mesh and knit, including Jordans, Air Force 1s and Birkenstocks.
Not just shoes. We also restore and repair bags, handbags, wallets and zips. If it is leather or footwear, bring it in.
The pairs in our care
Real pairs cared for by our team, cleaned, re-coloured and brought back almost as new.
We come to you.
No queues, no hassle. Book online and our branded drivers collect from your door, restore your pair in-store, and deliver them back to you.
- Doorstep collection across JHB, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban
- Live updates from collection to delivery
- 16 stores nationwide if you would rather drop off
2,315+ reviews
Loved across Mzansi
Real Google reviews from customers whose kicks we have restored and repaired across Mzansi.
I took my Air Forces in as the outer sole had turned yellow. I am really happy with the outcome, my soles are back to being white and look brand new!
They repaired a pair of shoes from which the soles were almost completely separated. The quality of the repair is amazing, and I received regular updates throughout the process.
I bought them years ago, nubuck leather, much loved, and I thought they had had their day. But the Sneaker Shack brought them back to life.
Did the most epic dye job on my Asics Gel Resolution tennis shoe. There are these dynawall plastic supports on the shoe and they were orange and I wanted navy. Killer job done and it looks super durable too.
My suede Adidas sneakers were given to them in the most shocking state and came back looking brand new, as if they were just bought.
Certainly worth bringing your shoes in for a restore. I have brought over 8 pairs of sneakers, and each time I collect I bring another pair.
Questions, answered
How long does a restoration take?
It depends on the work involved. We confirm the timing when we assess your pair. Most repairs are back with you within one to two weeks, and we keep you updated along the way.
Will my shoes look brand new?
We get most pairs looking almost as new. Results vary by material, age and condition, and some materials can bleed or cannot be fully recovered once damaged, so we are always honest about what is possible before we start.
How is pricing worked out?
The prices on this page are starting points. Because every pair is different, your final price is confirmed on assessment and we will never begin work or add charges without telling you first.
What does de-yellowing and re-colour involve?
De-yellowing lifts the yellow tint from rubber and gum soles to bring back a cleaner look. Colour restoration re-paints and re-colours faded or scuffed uppers so they look rich again. Both are matched to your shoe's material.
Do you restore bags and other leather goods?
Yes. Alongside sneakers and footwear we also repair and restore bags, handbags, wallets and zips. These are priced on assessment, so send us a photo or pop in for a quote.
Where can I get a restoration done?
Restoration is strongest at our Johannesburg and Cape Town branches, and is bookable nationwide through doorstep pickup and delivery or at any of our 16 stores.
Bring your kicks back to life
Book a restoration or get a quote. In-store or doorstep pickup, nationwide.
