Looking for the best place to get your Birkenstocks repaired in New Zealand? You have probably found a mix of mall kiosks, generic cobblers, and a few specialists. Here is what to look for, and why Shane's Shoe Repairs is the right call for most original Birkenstock owners.
Shane's Shoe Repairs, Tauranga
Shane's Shoe Repairs is based at 44 Grey Street, Piccadilly Arcade, Tauranga. The shop specialises in Birkenstock resoles and repairs. It also does RM Williams resoles and general shoe repair work.
You do not need to live in Tauranga to use the service. About 40% of orders come from outside the city. You can post your Birkenstocks in from anywhere in New Zealand and get them back by courier.
How the mail-in service works
- Choose the repair your Birkenstocks need and order online.
- You will get an email with the address to send your sandals to.
- Post your Birkenstocks to the Tauranga workshop, using your own courier or NZ Post.
- The repair is completed within a 3 day target, plus courier time.
- Your Birkenstocks are sent back to you by tracked NZ Post. Return courier is $9.
If you are local, you can also drop your Birkenstocks off in person at the Tauranga shop.
What it costs
Pricing depends on what your Birkenstocks need.
- Resole only: $119
- Resole with cork repair: $165
- Resole with cork and liner replaced: $235
- Standalone cork repair, no resole: $75
Standalone cork repair is the right choice for isolated damage, like a chewed corner or a small chip. This works when the sole is still in good shape. Most of the time, though, cork damage and sole wear happen together. If your sole is worn too, a resole with cork repair included is the better fit.
Why choose a specialist over a generic cobbler
Birkenstocks are built differently to most footwear. The cork and latex footbed moulds to your foot over time. That is part of why people get attached to a worn-in pair. A generic repair shop that does not work with Birkenstocks regularly can get this wrong. They might damage the footbed shape or use the wrong materials on the sole.
Shane's Shoe Repairs uses genuine Birkenstock soles and cork on every repair. The goal is always to keep the footbed shape you have already broken in. If the cork is fully munted, it gets replaced instead. Either way, the sole and cork get a proper fix underneath it.
Guarantee
Every repair comes with a guarantee. If you are not happy with the result, Shane will redo the work and cover the courier both ways.
Get a free quote
Not sure which repair your Birkenstocks need? You can request a free quote and get pricing and advice before you commit to anything.