We have been repairing Dr Martens boots for decades and are known by generations of Australians for the quality of our workmanship and service. It has never been easier to get your Dr Martens boots repaired by Australia’s best craftsmen.
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We perform all sorts of shoe repair and restoration services, but here are a few of the most popular services we offer for Dr Martens boots.
We repair worn soles on Dr Martens boots. Where repair is not possible, we replace the soles (or resole the boots) with entirely new, high-quality rubber soles.
Learn more about our boot resole service.
We repair the heels on Dr Martens boots where they alone are worn down. Where the heels cannot be repaired, we replace the soles entirely, including the integrated heels.
Learn more about our boot heel replacement service.
We repair worn and torn linings on Dr Martens boots, patching or re-lining the damaged areas with suede leather meant to seal up any tears and reinforce the lining against further damage.
We clean and condition the leather on Dr Martens boots, to keep the leather nourished, healthy and looking fresh. We also polish the leater to buff out scuffing and recolour / refinish any discoloured leather.
While Dr Martens boots are built to be waterproof, the special agents we use to treat the leather offer added, ongoing protection against stains and water damage.
We use specialised equipment to mechanically wear in Dr Martens boots, carefully stretching the leather to ensure a more comfortable fit, and avoid the otherwise painful and long process of breaking in the leather.
Don’t see the service you’re looking for? Learn more about our shoe repair services or simply select the ‘custom quote’ option during the online order process to have a member of the SoleHeeled team review your requirements and confirm what we can do for you.
Here is some of the feedback we have received from customers.
SoleHeeled gave me a very reasonable quote after my local shoe repair shop told me they could not repair my Dr Marten boots. The process and turnaround was really fast and the workmanship was excellent. I have an almost new pair of boots!
This was a fantastic experience and to be honest after having my much loved boots fixed elsewhere with disastrous results, I was initially skeptical. The service was easy to use, the response time fantastic and the results are amazing!
Thanks for a great experience! The return process was efficient and very convenient. My boots look like new.
Ease of delivery and return of my favourite boots, and brilliant quality workmanship. All for a fair price.
Easy experience and great customer service. Great process from start to finish — and the boots look great!
We are official repairers for some of the world’s premier fashion brands.
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Here are a few examples of recent boot repairs and restorations performed by our team of experienced craftsmen, along with before and after photos.
The soles on these Dr Martens boots were worn, with the tread almost entirely flat. We performed a full resole, replacing the old soles with a new pair of premium Solovair soles.
These Dr Martens 1460 Mono boots were in desperate need some attention, with large tears in the uppers, and the soles almost falling off. We repaired the tears, performed a full resole and polished the leather uppers.
The leather around the top of one of these Dr Martens boots had been chewed right off by a naughty pup. We repaired the damage, patching the tears with new leather.
These Dr Martens boots were essentially unwearable, with the outer soles worn down and the midsoles coming apart from the uppers. We repaired the midsoles and performed a full resole, replacing the soles along the entire length of each boot.
These Dr. Martens 1460 Mono boots were looking good, except the soles had become flat and lost their grip over time. We performed a resole, replacing the worn soles with an entirely new pair of highly durable rubber soles.
Here is a list of recent Dr Martens boot repair orders we have received from customers across Australia.
September 2024
Wagga Wagga
Dr. Martens
Boots
Soles
The soles are worn and cracked. It is a non-slip sole that is stitched on. I would like the same sole if possible.
September 2024
Melbourne
Dr. Martens
Boots
Zipper
Doc Martens Hazil boot. I’m looking to have zippers installed on the inside panels to make putting them on / removing them easier.
September 2024
Sydney
Dr. Martens
Boots
Clean / restore
Patent leather badly scuffed around the toe area.
September 2024
Brisbane
Dr. Martens
Boots
Soles, Zipper
Both boots need new soles and new zippers. The stitching is coming undone, just about an inch across the top of the left boot.
September 2024
Sydney
Dr. Martens
Boots
Soles
The sole is coming off. Needs to be re-glued.
September 2024
Melbourne
Dr. Martens
Boots
Soles, Polish / shine, Zipper
Resole black leather Doc Martens, replace zips and polish.
September 2024
Perth
Dr. Martens
Boots
Soles
The sole is coming off my left boot, and potentially on my right boot. I have only had these for two weeks and they have been amazing but I December not have worn them in right.
September 2024
Canberra
Dr. Martens
Boots
Stretch
Shoes need stretching
September 2024
Adelaide
Dr. Martens
Boots
Soles
Soles worn through. Need replacing.
September 2024
Wollongong
Dr. Martens
Boots
Stretch
Would like the width my Dr Martens stretched.
Admired around the globe for their functionality and comfort, Doc Martens were worn by factory and postal workers in 1960s Britain before gaining a cult-like following among countercultures. From grunge to glam, Dr Martens boots reflect our stalwart spirits — but as worldly objects, they are unfortunately far from indestructible.
The distinctive traits we have all come to admire on the boots gradually suffer damage: the broad rounded vamp can stretch and develop cracks, the signature treads on the soles can wear away, leaving the soles severely unbalanced and the boots uncomfortable to walk in; and the yellow welt stitching can become stained and almost unrecognisable.
However, you have understandably grown an attachment to the boots that illustrate you so well. Perhaps gifted to you by a loved one, the boots may now be sentimental items you hope to keep on your feet forever. Doc Marten repairs will help to ensure they do, and never end up as environmental waste in landfill.
You might be thinking "there's no one I can trust for a Doc Martens repair near me". We get it. That is why we are making it easier than ever to get a quality Dr Marten boot repair no matter where you are in Australia.
SoleHeeled's craftsmen have been performing Doc Marten repair services since 1955, so we have the experience to do work that others cannot do and at levels of quality that others cannot match. Whether you are looking to resole Doc Martens or to get a Dr Martens cracked sole repair, we have you covered.
Getting a Dr Marten shoe repair can be a painful process that involves searching for a cobbler you can trust and then managing the logistics of visiting their workshop for consultations, drop offs and pick ups. SoleHeeled takes the hassle out of this process.
Simply order your repair online, and we will arrange all the logistics, allowing you to send us your boots from any local Australia Post office and sending your repaired boots straight back to your door, with free shipping, tracking and insurance each way.
We repair thousands of boots, including Dr Martins boots, each year. Many of our customers are sending us their boots for the first time, often without having met us in person. We understand that our business is built on the trust of these customers. Through our repairs and through every customer interaction, we strive to earn this trust and give our customers comfort that their treasured boots are in the best of hands.
It's all very quick and easy — promise!
The time it takes to complete a Dr Martens boot repair depends on the work required and the workload in the workshop when the boots are received.
We are generally able to complete basic repairs on Dr Martens boots within 2-5 business days of receiving them at the workshop. This extends to 1-2 weeks for most specialist repairs and longer for more complex repairs and restorations.
If you will be using our free shipping service (rather than dropping off and picking up your boots at the workshop), then you should also factor in shipping time via Australia Post. This varies depending on your location, but generally takes no more than a few business days if you're in a metropolitan area and otherwise up to 5 business days (if you're in a regional or remote area).
We use only the highest quality materials, including premium leathers, soles and heel tips — including soles and heel tips made especially for Dr Martens boots.
Yes, we stock a wide range of premium leather care products you can use to extend the life of your Dr Martens boots. We'd be happy to ship these to you. Simply mention what you're looking for while completing our online order form (if you're also planning to get your boots repaired), or reach out (if you're not planning to get your boots repaired).
Once you submit your online order form, you'll be given a token that allows you to track everything online, throughout the process of getting your Dr Martens boots repaired.
And whenever your boots are in transit (whether on their way to our workshop via Australia Post or on the way back to you via courier), you'll have a parcel tracking number and receive real-time shipping notifications by email.
Yes, you can drop off and pick up your boots at our workshop in Martin Place, Sydney provided that:
Dr. Martens is a popular footwear brand, based in Northamptonshire, England. The brand’s boots are best known for their yellow stitching around the soles and the extraordinary level of comfort they offer — they are made of very tough leathers which, with patience and time, mould exceptionally well to the wearer’s feet. The boots are also waterproof and made of excellent materials, ensuring that a purchase of Dr Martens boots is an investment that should stand the test of time.
