T & M Rickard Shoe Repairs
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Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 12:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:30
Sunday: -
About T & M Rickard Shoe Repairs
Specialist repairers of footwear and leather goods also key cutting services
T & M Rickard Shoe Repairs Description
Family History
By John Rickard
Shoe repairers and clog makers were tradesmen that were in great demand in the early 1900’s and my Grandfather and Great Grandfather played their parts in keeping Coalminers, Mill workers and the public of Wigan well shod.
So it was in 1949 that my father, Thomas Rickard, at 15 Years old, decided to follow this tradition and found employment as an apprentice shoe repairer with Melling’s in Newtown, Wigan and then with Bert Smith whose shop was on Hallgate in Wigan town centre. My father was one of about 24 tradesmen who worked there.
It was in 1957, shortly before by elder brother Michael was born, that my father decided to break away from the security of his employer and with the help of my mother, Margaret, ‘T & M Rickard’ was founded.
They settled for a shop on Bolton Road, Walkden that came equipped with a bicycle for an early morning ‘door to door’ collection round. “ How my mother coped living, working and eventually raising three children over a cobblers shop, I’ll never know. ”
My early memories are of…at eye level, filling my fathers’ workbench with silver nails and of him laughing at me for sticking my forefinger and thumb together with leather glue. But, as the years passed by Michael and I became more of a help than a hindrance and before long our Saturdays were occupied with work.
It was in the 1980’s that the business expanded, first of all with our shop based in Farnworth and then with a small shop in Wigan, which took my father back to his roots in Hallgate opposite the old Bert Smiths shop. After a while high overheads at Walkden brought about the decision to move the main business to the Wigan shop, which was extended into the premises we have there today.
Its strange how life can sometimes bring you round full circle, but when I saw my son Daniel about the age of seven knocking nails into the side of my workbench at ‘his’ eye level, I just had to laugh…who knows what the future holds?
Reviews
Happy New Year to all our friends and customers XXXHappy New Year to all our friends and customers XXX
Closed until 7th January Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyoneClosed until 7th January Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone
Well Folks, we are having 2 Weeks off for Christmas this year, so if you need to collect any repairs, best do it before Saturday 22nd before 12.30pm, Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new Year.
Look we have new neighbours.....a Wine & Cheese Bar called Relish hosted by Tracey & Yannis... opened across from us on Hallgate. Congratulations guys, welcome to Hallgate
Did you know we make clogs???? They will only be available until stocks run out .... Adults, Children's and Tommy Tin Gift Clogs in 5inch 4inch & 2inch. Various colours available in the gift clogs see the order sheet. They also come with an engraved display plinth..unusual Christmas present
Michael did a small job for one of our senior ladies this morning, he didn't charge her and joked she could by him a big orange. Bless her she's just been back in the shop with this.....
Hi All We are closed until Monday 9th July For HolidaysHi All We are closed until Monday 9th July For Holidays
Our daughter Katie Rickard is doing the mud run with some of her friends on the 7th July to raise money for cancer research, please sponsor her if you can by following the link below
Hi All Advanced notice of Holidays If you want your shoes repaired come in next week because after that we're Closed for 2 weeksHi All Advanced notice of Holidays If you want your shoes repaired come in next week because after that we're Closed for 2 weeks
Hi all, Take note we are closed now until Monday 26th😎Hi all, Take note we are closed now until Monday 26th😎
Make your feet Happy!!....Have your shoes repaired with us!!!
It's Michael's 60th today pop in the shop and wish him Happy Birthday if you're passing by today
Gents red sole and heels now Available Here
lovely man in shop, very helpful, nothing was too much trouble best cobblers in wigan he has done both mine and my mum's shoes, will definatley be calling back with other shoes in future, brilliant!
What can I say about Michael Rickard . He is a first class top man and and shoe repairer. He has a heart of gold . On many occasions my sons splints have broken leaving him unable to walk. Instead of me having to trail all the way to Alder Hey he has repaired them over and over again over the last few years . He has done a perfect instant job and never once as he allowed me to pay.
If anyone is in need of shoe repairs , bags, belts or any other ask Michael , I can recommend you will get a first class job done .
What a professional gentlemen. Kindly took the time to work out how to fix four expensive dog collars I'd ordered from the internet. All not fitting and badly designed.
Thank you for your time and patience.
Went in to get a pair of boots widened for a costume and couldn't be happier with the result and the price! I'd recommend this shop to anyone, great service from the friendliest and most helpful people I've ever met. 10/10 service!
Unable to get a broken zip on one of my boots replaced anywhere else, called in on T and M Rickard. Picked it up a day later. Zip had been repaired and stitched , saving me the cost of buying and fitting a new one. Brilliant job and very reasonably priced.
The man is dedicated, highly skilled and kind. a master in the art of shoes, go and you won't regret it (I'm from Italy, I know a thing or two about high end shoes)
Somebody told me that if you can't fix them, nobody can and it's true. I'm over the moon with how you've managed to fix my special shoes. Thank you �
So pleased I popped in. Thought it was stupid to ask for a zip in Wellington boots. But thanks to Michael it seems anything is possible. Now my little boy will be able to splash in the puddles. Never thought we would manage to get him in wellies. But this place made it happen . Thank you so much. Will be back with football boots soon
My mum Karen Jones came in and got the zip on my boots fixed. She had tried another shoe repair company and was unsuccessful after leaving them for 5 days. Michael Rickard managed to fix them after just a few minutes without charge. Highly respected individual with a passion for what he does best. Thank you!!!!
Mrs went in today to try and sort little man out with a zip in his wellies as he has a big foot and can't get his foot in normally nothing to much trouble . Thank you
Had fantastic service from here yesterday. Took my sons belt in which I had bought for his prom (designer belt so not cheap) as needed a notch putting in as it was too big. Michael measured, cut and reassembled the belt and ensured it was as good as new. And wouldn’t take any payment for it.
Thanks!! Saved me sending it back and having to find a new one!!!
Had a repair done on a straw beach bag I thought I would have to throw away. The handles were ripping and not sewn properly. The repair is great, little brass rivets through the bag and handles, at a very reasonable cost. Thank you
Great shop which has been going for years and customer service is absolutely spot on. Friendly & down to earth.. my kinda people. X
Good service and happy with his work on my old faithful shoes. Highly recommended to all my friends and relatives :)
Fantastic, friendly and professional service. Have been using T&M Rickard for ages and will not go elsewhere. I have had shoes, belts and bags fixed here; sometimes not even being charged for smaller repairs. It’s so refreshing to see a business focused on quality of service and customer loyalty rather than £££!
Fantastic! I brought my shoes to be stretched out and what a difference, thankyou so much. Lovely little traditional cobblers shop exactly how they should be! Lots of knowledge and advice. Thankyou again. Best cobblers around!!!
Every time I need my shoes, boots, repaired I go know where else but to this wonderful shop, family run very friendly wonderful service and always with a smile, laugh and a joke love this shop . my boots look amazing and brand new please use this wonderful shop for all your shoe repairs . amazing amazing amazing thank you for my new looking boots xx.
By Far the best shoe repairer in the North West!!! they are great lads and give good quality service and the work is second to none!!! and all for a great price!! the people of wigan must not let this quality trade man go from our town!!!
Absolutely amazing work and fantastic service!
I had a few pairs of Valentino shoes that needed repair. Other shoe repairers wouldn't touch them because the shoes are so expensive, they didn't want to take the risk. Michael was confident and explained what he planned to do with the shoes and how he would do it. He is knowledgeable and experienced, and I completely trusted him to do the job. He went out of his way to match and order the exact colour soles that I needed. I collected the two pairs of shoes today and I'm absolutely delighted with them. I honestly cannot believe how perfect they are.
I will be taking my other pairs in for the same repairs. I will 100% be recommending T&M Rickard to my friends and colleagues.
lovely man in shop, very helpful, nothing was too much trouble best cobblers in wigan he has done both mine and my mum's shoes, will definatley be calling back with other shoes in future, brilliant!
What can I say about Michael Rickard . He is a first class top man and and shoe repairer. He has a heart of gold . On many occasions my sons splints have broken leaving him unable to walk. Instead of me having to trail all the way to Alder Hey he has repaired them over and over again over the last few years . He has done a perfect instant job and never once as he allowed me to pay.
If anyone is in need of shoe repairs , bags, belts or any other ask Michael , I can recommend you will get a first class job done .
What a professional gentlemen. Kindly took the time to work out how to fix four expensive dog collars I'd ordered from the internet. All not fitting and badly designed.
Thank you for your time and patience.
Went in to get a pair of boots widened for a costume and couldn't be happier with the result and the price! I'd recommend this shop to anyone, great service from the friendliest and most helpful people I've ever met. 10/10 service!
Unable to get a broken zip on one of my boots replaced anywhere else, called in on T and M Rickard. Picked it up a day later. Zip had been repaired and stitched , saving me the cost of buying and fitting a new one. Brilliant job and very reasonably priced.
The man is dedicated, highly skilled and kind. a master in the art of shoes, go and you won't regret it (I'm from Italy, I know a thing or two about high end shoes)
Somebody told me that if you can't fix them, nobody can and it's true. I'm over the moon with how you've managed to fix my special shoes. Thank you �
So pleased I popped in. Thought it was stupid to ask for a zip in Wellington boots. But thanks to Michael it seems anything is possible. Now my little boy will be able to splash in the puddles. Never thought we would manage to get him in wellies. But this place made it happen . Thank you so much. Will be back with football boots soon
My mum Karen Jones came in and got the zip on my boots fixed. She had tried another shoe repair company and was unsuccessful after leaving them for 5 days. Michael Rickard managed to fix them after just a few minutes without charge. Highly respected individual with a passion for what he does best. Thank you!!!!
Mrs went in today to try and sort little man out with a zip in his wellies as he has a big foot and can't get his foot in normally nothing to much trouble . Thank you
Had fantastic service from here yesterday. Took my sons belt in which I had bought for his prom (designer belt so not cheap) as needed a notch putting in as it was too big. Michael measured, cut and reassembled the belt and ensured it was as good as new. And wouldn’t take any payment for it.
Thanks!! Saved me sending it back and having to find a new one!!!
Had a repair done on a straw beach bag I thought I would have to throw away. The handles were ripping and not sewn properly. The repair is great, little brass rivets through the bag and handles, at a very reasonable cost. Thank you
Great shop which has been going for years and customer service is absolutely spot on. Friendly & down to earth.. my kinda people. X
Good service and happy with his work on my old faithful shoes. Highly recommended to all my friends and relatives :)
Fantastic, friendly and professional service. Have been using T&M Rickard for ages and will not go elsewhere. I have had shoes, belts and bags fixed here; sometimes not even being charged for smaller repairs. It’s so refreshing to see a business focused on quality of service and customer loyalty rather than £££!
Fantastic! I brought my shoes to be stretched out and what a difference, thankyou so much. Lovely little traditional cobblers shop exactly how they should be! Lots of knowledge and advice. Thankyou again. Best cobblers around!!!
Every time I need my shoes, boots, repaired I go know where else but to this wonderful shop, family run very friendly wonderful service and always with a smile, laugh and a joke love this shop . my boots look amazing and brand new please use this wonderful shop for all your shoe repairs . amazing amazing amazing thank you for my new looking boots xx.
By Far the best shoe repairer in the North West!!! they are great lads and give good quality service and the work is second to none!!! and all for a great price!! the people of wigan must not let this quality trade man go from our town!!!
Absolutely amazing work and fantastic service!
I had a few pairs of Valentino shoes that needed repair. Other shoe repairers wouldn't touch them because the shoes are so expensive, they didn't want to take the risk. Michael was confident and explained what he planned to do with the shoes and how he would do it. He is knowledgeable and experienced, and I completely trusted him to do the job. He went out of his way to match and order the exact colour soles that I needed. I collected the two pairs of shoes today and I'm absolutely delighted with them. I honestly cannot believe how perfect they are.
I will be taking my other pairs in for the same repairs. I will 100% be recommending T&M Rickard to my friends and colleagues.
More about T & M Rickard Shoe Repairs
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 12:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:30
Sunday: -