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Crocs Marathoner

This weekend, the Mankato Marathon will see thousands of eager runners hitting the pavement. Among them is Steph Smith, who’s ditching traditional running shoes for her trusty Crocs in sport mode. Thanks to a local cobbler, she’s ready to race without slipping or sliding, as Kelli shares her story.

Minnesota Cobbler Wins Prestigious International Competition

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (FOX 9) - It's been around for 120 years, but now a shore repair shop in the north metro is home to one of the top cobblers in the world. As a fourth-generation cobbler, Luke George has always tried to put his best foot forward. Now he is taking a shine to his latest accolade...

Minnesota’s Oldest Cobbler Custom-Soles Crocs and Converts Nikes to Bowling Shoes

The George family’s fourth generation shoe-repair shops in St. Paul, Arden Hills and Stillwater have fixed a Viking’s kicking spikes and Beyonce’s boots.

Arden Hills, Minn. Cobbler Wins Award in Shoe Repair Contest

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (FOX 9) - At George's Shoes and Repair in Arden Hills, cobbling runs in the family. But now Luke George is considered one of the best there is when it comes to saving soles."Blown away. There's a lot of good cobblers in the country in Canada that entered this competition. I couldn't believe it," said George….

Arden Hills Cobbler Honored with National Award

One Twin Cities shoe repairman is considered the best in the country. Cobbler Luke George at George’s Shoe & Repair in Arden Hills won a gold medal from the Shoe Service Institute of America, which recognizes excellence in shoe repair craftsmanship….

Minnesota Shoe Repair Business that survived 1918 Epidemic, Great Depression Looks to Overcome COVID-19 Setbacks

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (FOX 9) - For more than a century, the George family's business has helped give old shoes a new shine. "Anything that comes through the door, we'll try to find a way to fix things," said Luke George of George’s Shoes and Repair.