If it comes to this indeed a lot has changed. Strange how easily we also forget it. The shoe polishers I cannot remember. My mother had a box full of the stuff and already as a little kid we had to polish the shoes in turn for a week. I cannot remember when that stopped.
Our shoes been repaired too many times. I think these days are mainly over because most people do not buy leather shoes anylonger. More the cheap kind (that is still expensive). My children need 2-3 pairs a year. I walk for years on one pair till they are finished and throw them away. Me and shoes are not a great match. My feet do not like it.

Thank you for your entry and great share.
You have entry number #1.
Happy Sunday to you and a long life for the Birkenstock!
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