 Tony's Heel Bar7 |  shoe repairs 2 |  The Sherwood Cobbler shoes repair |
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 Bromborough Shoe Repairs14 |  473732376_1327681051572834_4443410986646254530_n |  The Clockwork Key Co.4 |
 Wareham Cobblers1 |
Master Repairer & Shine-Off Competitions 2025
Showcase your skill, precision, and craftsmanship at the Master Repairer Cutting Edge Exhibition! Use this form to submit your entry for either the Master Repairer 2025 or Shine-Off 2025 competition.
This form is your one-stop entry: fill in your details, select the competition, and either send your shoes by post or upload photos of your work if you cannot attend the show in person.
Shine-Off 2025
Overview:
Think you’ve got the shine to outshine the rest? Shine-Off 2025 invites polish perfectionists to compete for glory.
Guidelines:
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Start with a pair of men’s or women’s shoes that need a shine.
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Shine only the right shoe, leaving the left shoe untouched for comparison.
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Use any materials or techniques to achieve the highest possible shine.
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Judging focuses on shine quality, smoothness, consistency, and overall presentation.
Prizes Sponsored by Dunkelman & Son:
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Deluxe valet box with premium Saphir shoe care products
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Featured spotlight in Cutting Edge Magazine
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Recognition as the 2025 Shine-Off Champion
Entry Instructions:
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Send your shoes to:
Master Repairers
103 Bath Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 9EJ -
Unable to send shoes? Upload before-and-after photos instead.
Master Repairer 2025
Overview:
Ready to prove your mastery in shoe repair and restoration? This competition invites the UK’s finest tradespeople to showcase their skill.
Guidelines:
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Start with a pair of men’s or women’s shoes in need of repair.
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Restore only the right shoe, leaving the left shoe untouched for comparison.
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A full resole is required as a minimum standard.
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Additional enhancements such as polishing, recolouring, relacing, or patching are encouraged.
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Judging focuses on skill, precision, creativity, and overall presentation.
Prizes Sponsored by Shoestring:
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£200 Cash Prize
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£100 Worth of Premium Materials
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1 Year of Social Media Promotion
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1 Year Free Membership to Master Repairers
Entry Instructions:
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Send a pair of shoes (one repaired, one original damaged) to:
Master Repairers
103 Bath Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 9EJ -
Include proof of original damage. Newly damaged shoes to mimic “before & after” will not be accepted.
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Entries can also be brought to the ShoeString stand at the show.
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Deadline for entries: 1st December 2025
