Harbor White
White leather pair after deep clean and midsole pass.
Sole atelier
Quiet sole care that brings scuffed pairs back to honest wear
- Leather refresh
- Suede brush-out
- Midsole brighten
Foam, brush passes, and midsole brightening on a dark bench—each pair leaves labeled with what was cleaned and what was left alone.
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How a commission moves
Numbered studio verbs from first measure to handoff.
01
Inspect
We note glue, mesh tears, and dye bleed before any foam touches the upper.
02
Lift
Dry soil is brushed out; foam is worked in panels, not flooded.
03
Brighten
Midsoles get a controlled pass; logos and prints stay untouched.
04
Set
Pairs air-dry on racks, then receive a light protector if you ask.
Named pieces
Recent sole recoveries from the care bench—each pair is titled so you can cite it when you book.
Suede Drift
Muted suede restored with soft brush and nap reset.
Canvas Night
Dark canvas with refreshed white foxing and lace wash.
Studio rates
Indicative prices before custom additions.
Essential cleanUpper brush, lace wash, midsole wipe€28
Deep leather often bookedFoam panels, edge detail, protector option€42
Suede resetNap brush-out, stain lift attempt, rest€38
Visit the bench
Sole stations stay reserved. Drop-ins are rare; send a request and we confirm timing by email.
Ermou 62, 54623 Thessaloniki
Mon–Fri 09:30–14:00 and 16:00–19:30
Same-week openings are confirmed by email after you send the booking form.
“They kept the scuffs that were part of the shoe and cleaned the rest.”
— Return client
Common questions
How long is a clean pass?
Most pairs are ready the next business day; suede with heavy soil may need two.
Do you whiten every midsole?
Only when the rubber can take it—oxidized yellow foam gets a lighter touch.
Can I wait in the atelier?
Short drop-offs are fine; longer sessions are booked so the bench stays clear.
What about glue repairs?
We do not re-glue soles; we can recommend a cobbler if the bond is failing.
Materials and pacing
Clients often arrive with a photo of worn rubber and ask how many days a clean pass needs. We answer with materials on the table first, then a clear day count for the work ahead.
The care bench keeps sole samples so you can feel rubber and brush grit before you commit. That single physical check usually settles color debates faster than a screen.
We write down the cleaners you chose and the solvents we refused—over-bleaching, rushed cure, or stitches that would fail a pocket—so the finished piece matches the honest plan.
Sole appointments are paced so brushes stay clean between visits. If a slot is full, we offer the next open window rather than stacking rush work that weakens the finish.
We answer booking notes in order; urgent event dates should be named in the first line.
Finished pairs rest on racks overnight before we photograph them for your confirmation.
Quiet weekday mornings leave the drying rack free for longer consults without rush.
We answer booking notes in order; urgent event dates should be named in the first line.