63220 – Shoe repairers and shoemakers

Broad Occupation Category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major Group

63 – Occupations in sales and services

Broad Occupation Category

632 – Occupations in services

Broad Occupation Category

6322 – Shoe repairers, shoemakers and upholsterers

Shoe repairers repair footwear and shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots. They are employed in shoe repair shops or custom shoemaking establishments, or they may be self-employed.

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Example Titles

  • Bootmaker

  • Custom shoemaker

  • Orthopedic shoemaker

  • Shoe repairer

  • Shoemaker

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Shoemakers

  • Discuss type of footwear to be made and obtain measurements from customer.

  • Select patterns and leather or other material and outline and cut patterns

  • Select or assemble lasts, fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place

  • Trim, dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes.

  • Estimate custom footwear costs and receive payment from customers.

  • May supervise other shoemakers and shoe repairers.

Shoe repairers

  • Repair soles, heels and other parts of footwear using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials and equipment

  • Repair belts, luggage, purses and similar products

  • Estimate footwear repair costs and take payment.

Employment Requirements

  • Extensive on-the-job training is provided for shoemakers.

  • Some secondary school may be required.

  • Several months of on-the-job training is provided for shoe repairers.

  • Shoemakers may require experience as shoe repairers.