Downes Reliable Shoe Repairs was established over 100 years ago and had traded at the same location for the entire period until development finally caught up with it in early 2014, Barry Toombs, a qualified shoe maker, purchased the business in 1985 and has carried on the good will of the past owners, keeping the quality shoe repairs and friendly specialist service that Downes Reliable Shoe Repairs was renowned for.
In the late 80's with the repair-ability of shoes declining Barry (The Doc Father) started researching quality boots and shoes that a boot maker could recommend, he found Dr Martens, which were little known in Australia, only being imported sporadically from England.
In the late 80's with the repair-ability of shoes declining Barry (The Doc Father) started researching quality boots and shoes that a boot maker could recommend, he found Dr Martens, which were little known in Australia, only being imported sporadically from England.
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Downes Shoes Brisbanes own Dr Martens Specialist was established in 1885, and has traded in Fortitude Valley ever since. Barry Toombs, a qualified tradesman, purchased the business in the early 80's and has carried on the good will of the past owners ever since. In early 1990 the major shopping center in Fortitude Valley closed which had a major impact on local small businesses including Barry's.
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All of our team members are Doc lovers and experts and we use our combined skills to work on Docs and do all things at the shop. It's all about the passion and the love! If you are looking to take your Docs to another level, Downes specialists team can create amazing things. Hand Crafted patches can now be added to your Dr Martens boots or shoes to show off your individual style!
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