Eskişehir shoe repairer warns of shift toward non-repairable footwear

In Eskişehir, long-time shoe repairer Murat Çalışkan reports a significant shift in the industry due to changing consumer habits. He notes that the preference for leather footwear has declined in favor of sports and fabric shoes, which are often harder to repair and more prone to deformation.

Çalışkan advises consumers to prioritize leather products for better durability and foot health, noting that many modern fabric shoes are low-quality imports that cannot be easily mended. He also warns against washing shoes in washing machines, stating that the agitation can damage the lining and shrink the product, effectively ruining it.