His movements are swift, expert. The bit of blood on the back of his hand is from an earlier scrape. For more than three decades, Picard has stitched and glued, hammered and reheeled tens of thousands ...

In spite of our best efforts, ours is still in many ways a “throw away” society. But there are exceptions, such as a favorite pair of shoes that fit like a glove. When those favorite boots, shoes or ...

Editor's Note: Worcester is celebrating its tercentennial in 2022. The Telegram & Gazette is profiling some of the oldest companies in the city over the years. WORCESTER — The phone was ringing and a ...

Hong Kong cobbler Wong Yun-keung has been repairing shoes in the city for more than 25 years – using the very same machine he started out with. The 52-year-old tradesman, who works with his wife Chan ...