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4.7 Over 240 Reviews

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Peter Metcalfe 2 months ago

Quality work every time, but beware that because the work is so good, he’s always busy.

Tom Langron 2 months ago

Excellent job on my RM Williams! I've only had them a couple of years, but both soles wore through badly after only fairly light use. I am disappointed with RM Williams longevity vs price point, I would have expected a lot more mileage out of them for the price I paid. Anyway, I got the soles replaced at Jhay the Cobbler and they did a fantastic job for a very reasonable price.

Linda Geha 5 months ago

Jhay is a very experienced and meticulous cobbler. He is knowledgeable and has an excellent work ethic. He only uses quality products and takes genuine care with all. your footwear. Everyone is friendly and professional. The service is excellent and I was very happy with my shoes upon collection, which were in their own individual paper bags and carefully labelled. I will definetly be a repeat customer. Many thanks to Jhay and the Team. 😊

Ric Stumpf 6 months ago

One of my loved half boots needed major work. I was clearly given timeframe and was very happy when I got the message to collect them. Good work. Old fashion skills that many people do not quite have anymore. Craftsman ship was on point for my boots. Pricing, well you get what you pay for. I was happy with what it cost me due to the great work.
Happy customer!

Terri O'Leary 10 months ago

Absolutely recommend Jhay. His repairs are excellent ….I’ve had several pairs of shoes repaired including Birkenstocks. Good communication and great turnaround.

Nathan K 10 months ago

Not too many people around that do this work - and do it well - and at a good price. Thank you very much

Canberra’s Premium Footwear Restoration Specialist

Name: Jhay the Cobbler
Rating: 4.7

At Jhay the Cobbler, we don’t just repair shoes — we restore them.

We specialise in high-quality resoles, leather restoration, structural rebuilds and precision finishing using premium materials including Vibram and Topy and Goodyear.

Every repair is completed to professional trade standards and backed by our Craftsmanship Guarantee.

Whether it’s RM Williams, Birkenstock, heritage work boots, dress shoes or everyday footwear, we restore them properly — not temporarily.

Experience the difference of specialist workmanship.

Our Services

Premium Shoe Repairs & Resoles

Professional resoling and structural restoration using quality materials built for durability and longevity.

Leather Good Repairs

Expert restoration and repair of handbags, belts and wallets. Patchwork, broken straps and stitching restored to brand new, slightly used

Key Cutting Services

Precision duplication for:

House keys
Car keys
Remote keys
Transponder keys (where applicable)

Accuracy and reliability are essential — we treat key cutting as a precision service, not a side offering.

Engraving Services

High-quality engraving completed with professional finish and attention to detail:

Brass and stainless steel plaques
Custom engraved plates
Dog tags
Identification tags

Fast turnaround available on selected in-stock sizes.

Battery Replacement Services

Convenient and reliable battery replacement for:

Car remotes
Key fobs
Watch batteries
Watch repair service available

Quick service with proper handling and fitment using Seiko batteries.

Heritage Craft. Modern Standards.

Cobbler work is a skilled trade built on structure, balance and durability.

We inspect, reinforce and restore — not just glue and polish.

Quality takes time. And that’s intentional.

Our Craftsmanship Guarantee

We stand behind the quality of our workmanship.

If a repair fails due to workmanship, we will assess and rectify it in accordance with professional standards.

This commitment sits alongside your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

When you put your name on your work, you stand behind it.

Trusted by Canberra Since 2003

Jhay the Cobbler has grown through reputation, repeat customers and word of mouth.

If you value quality, integrity and real craftsmanship — you’re in the right place.

Custom Sole And Shoe Repairs

Since 2003