Opening May 1, 2025.
Our Services.
About Us.
Rob Gibbon began his shoe career in 1979, after graduating from Vancouver Community College's Shoe Repair training program, taught by Paul Andrew, a shoe repairer from Australia. After operating Shoe Repair shops in Squamish and Kelowna, Rob and his wife, Cathy sold their shop in Kelowna and enrolled at Brigham Young University.
They both became educators and taught in School District 23 (Central Okanagan) for many years. Rob also taught courses at Okanagan College, UBCO, and Gonzaga University. Upon retirement, Rob again took up his passion for shoes and craftsmanship, taking several courses in shoemaking, and, eventually setting up a shop in Kelowna, BC.
At Kelowna Shoe Repair, we hope to be able to serve you, either by repairing a valued personal item for you, teaching you to make shoes, or by making you a pair of handmade footwear.
Hours of Operation.
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We pick up items for repair and drop off repaired items at your home or business on Mondays between 9AM and 4PM. If you need an alternate day or time please call or text (250)826-0473
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All payment is in advance. Satisfaction guaranteed or your payment will be cheerfully returned.
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Rob focuses on repairing your valued items in the Fintry shop on Tuesdays through Thursdays every week. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are family time. If you would like to visit the shop in Fintry, or need to be measured for custom shoes, please call (250)826-0473 for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday appointment.
Get a Quote.
Text us at (250)826-0473 with a picture of the item you wish to have repaired and we can quote you a price. If you'd rather describe the repair issue here and submit it, we can give you a rough estimate.