Leather & dress shoe repair
Classic shoes, ankle boots, loafers, leather boots, dress footwear. Heel tips, soles, restitching, polishing, zips and key cutting. 40+ years of traditional craftsmanship in Madrid.

What this service includes
- Heel tip replacement
- Full sole replacement (leather or synthetic)
- Restitching of the upper, heel and side seams
- Zip replacement on boots and ankle boots
- Professional polishing + leather treatment
- Repair of elastics and lace eyelets
Indicative prices
What each job costs. These are reference prices — we confirm the fixed quote on WhatsApp after seeing a photo, no obligation.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Heel tips & heels | From €18 |
| Leather or rubber half-sole | From €30 |
| Restitching & polishing | From €20 |
| Zip replacement | From €25 |
| Key cutting | From €6 |
Services and indicative prices
| Service | When | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Heel tips | Worn-down heel | €18 |
| Full leather sole | Sole holed or worn | €55 |
| Full synthetic sole | More durable / waterproof | €45 |
| Restitching | Open seam | €20 |
| New zip | Broken closure | €35 |
| Polishing + treatment | Cosmetic restoration | €15 |
| Key cutting | Complementary service | €5 |
Walk-in service, no formal quote: bring it in and we'll tell you on the spot. No obligation.
What do you need?
Technical leather and classic leather are treated differently.
Dress shoes
Loafers, oxfords, derbys. Heel tips, leather or Topy sole, full polishing.
Boots & ankle boots
Zips, reinforced soles, restitching. Genuine leather or nubuck.
Technical leather
Bags, wallets, belts, leather goods. Restitching + polishing.
Why Hípola for this service
Traditional stitching
Hand-applied waxed thread, no staples.
Leather treatment
Compatible nourishing and waterproofing.
Key cutting
Complementary in-workshop service.
Same day
Heel tips and key copies on the spot if the workshop is free.
From €5
Small jobs, no obligation.
40+ years of craft
What you won't find on YouTube.
How we do it
Diagnosis
Bring your footwear to the workshop or send us a photo on WhatsApp. Fixed quote before we start.
Materials
Genuine leather, technical soles, YKK zips, traditional waxed thread.
Finish
Leather polishing and conditioning included with most jobs.
Preguntas frecuentes
Do you replace heel tips on dress shoes?+
Yes, heel tips and full soles on classic leather shoes. Genuine leather or an equivalent synthetic. From €18.
Do you restitch used leather ankle boots and boots?+
Yes. Side restitching, heel reinforcement, inner lining replacement. We work genuine leather with traditional waxed thread.
I have some old shoes I inherited — can they be restored?+
In most cases, yes. Deep cleaning, polishing, seam repair and heel tip replacement if needed. Send a photo on WhatsApp and we'll tell you.
Do you replace zips on women's boots?+
Yes. Original YKK zips or equivalents. We work on inner side closures and full boots. From €35.
Do you cut keys too?+
Yes, standard copies and remote fobs on request. A complementary service at the workshop.