In reply to Camerontaylor158:
Maybe there should be an annual shoe repairer competition. It could be run alongside the BBC's.
Repairers are given a load of ratty old shoes to repair and a time limit. Finished shoes are then tried out by judges and random audience members to check out quality. Bonus points for not puking at the smell of manky old indoor training shoes. I have a few of those they could use.
We could support our favourite shoe repair team with t'shirts and banners. Could even have special guests to compère such as Black Diamond George (the shoe artist formerly known as Greek George), Heinz Mariacher or Pietro Dal Pra.
Gosh, what fun it would be.