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Shoe Repair in Lebanon: Resoling, Leather Care, and the Craft of the Iskafi

Lebanese cobblers in Hamra, Achrafieh, and old Tripoli souks still resole, recolor, and rebuild quality shoes — turning a $400 leather pair into a 20-year shoe. This guide explains what is worth repairing, fair pricing, leather care, and how to find a master cobbler.