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Metal Toe Plates - Lulu, French and Triumph Standard

11/3/2021

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Lulu Toe Plates on Mens Brown Shoes at Shane Barr Shoe Repairs
Brass Triumph Toe Plates we have coming soon to Shane Barr Shoe Repairs
Toe Plates that get set into toe
Triumph Toe Plates on Mens Cordovan Shoes at Shane Barr Shoe Repairs View of Sole and Toe Tips
Toe Plates that sit on the surface at Shane Barr Shoe Repairs
Toe Plates that sit on the surface

History of Toe Plates on Shoes and Boots in NZ

Back when shoes were very expensive and built to last for many years. People owned fewer shoes and they were mainly leather soles. Toe plates were a readily replaced item that  helped  protect the vulnerable leather at the toe area.
As shoes became cheaper and started having thinner rubber soles toe plates became harder to fit and became less needed as the rubber wore much better than the leather ever did.
Fast forward to 2000 and almost no one asks for toe plates to be done and most shoes just don't have enough soling to nail to.

2021 Toe Plates on Shoes and Boots in NZ

There has been a slight increase in requests for toe plates due to a small number of customers buying more traditionally made leather soled shoes and wanting to wear them on todays harsh pavements. 
Toe plates that have been installed with care by a quality craftsman make a great addition to already remarkable footwear.
We have a limited selection available.

​Triumph Brass Lulu Toe Plates

We have a small quantity of Triumph Brass 150 Plates in stock.
As at 6 May 2022, these cost $105pr fitted.

Inset Toe Plates

This is the first attempt at this style of toe plate and it took a surprising amount of time.
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Shane Barr
13/1/2022 07:37:17 am

We now have a limited supply of Triumph 150 Brass toe plates in stock.

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