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Scott in HK
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: now in Incheon..haven't changed my name yet
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 Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:19 pm Post subject: birkenstock repair |
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Is there any place I can get my birks 'officially' repaired?
Or do I just take them to the local shoe guy in the hut on the corner?
I know I can send them back home to be done, but would rather get them down in Korea.
Thanks in advance |
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Monarch
Joined: 06 Jun 2005
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:17 pm Post subject: birkenstocks |
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Since arriving in Seoul I have had to get my birkenstocks repaired.
Go to the 'New Balance' shop in Itaewon (I'm assuming you live in Seoul) and the dude behind the counter will sort you out. He speaks reasonable english. Its on the Pizza hut side of the road.
From memory its reasonably cheap. I got both soles repaired for around 15, 000 won. It takes about one and a half weeks for the job.
Good luck |
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chiaa
Joined: 23 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: birkenstocks |
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| Monarch wrote: |
Since arriving in Seoul I have had to get my birkenstocks repaired.
Go to the 'New Balance' shop in Itaewon (I'm assuming you live in Seoul) and the dude behind the counter will sort you out. He speaks reasonable english. Its on the Pizza hut side of the road.
From memory its reasonably cheap. I got both soles repaired for around 15, 000 won. It takes about one and a half weeks for the job.
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Is this just a regular old shoe sole or a hemp hippie type sole? I ask because if they are just regular soles that is a bit much and no need to go to Itaewon. Any of those little shoe shine places on the sidewalks will do it in ten minutes and for under 10k. |
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Monarch
Joined: 06 Jun 2005
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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| This is an authentic 'Birkenstock' sole. Birkenstock's aren't the cheapest sandal on the market. I therefore would not recommend going to a shoe shine on the side of the road unless you are willing him to mangle your shoe. |
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Scott in HK
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: now in Incheon..haven't changed my name yet
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks for the tip...will be heading down to have them repaired as soon as i get some free time.... |
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| At Apkujeong station there is a shoe repaire place that is a bit more upscale. I've had them remove the rubber soul and replace them for about 20,000 won. Pretty good job. It takes about 2 or 3 days. There's an orange sign hanging above the shop. Sorry, I can't remember much else. |
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bundangbum
Joined: 23 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Harpeau wrote: |
| At Apkujeong station there is a shoe repaire place that is a bit more upscale. I've had them remove the rubber soul and replace them for about 20,000 won. Pretty good job. It takes about 2 or 3 days. There's an orange sign hanging above the shop. Sorry, I can't remember much else. |
didnt that other mod have the same picture as you once???Hyucent or something? |
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:31 am Post subject: |
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| bundangbum wrote: |
| didnt that other mod have the same picture as you once???Hyucent or something? |
Ahh, I think he had a British General. This is one of Harpo Marx. |
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