63220 – Shoe repairers and shoemakers
TEER 3Occupations usually requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Shoemakers make specialized and custom shoes and boots
Main duties
- 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.
- 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.
- Shoemakers may require experience as shoe repairers.
- Several months of on-the-job training is provided for shoe repairers.
Example job titles
shoemaker · cobbler · shoe repairer · orthopedic shoe repairman/woman · shoe mender - retail · shoe repairer - retail
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.69 | $23.35 | $35.57 |
| Quebec | $18.65 | $24.30 | $37.20 |
| British Columbia | $18.01 | $20.88 | $28.02 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.