Swanson's history began with Swedish immigrant Bjorn "George" Swanson. The 19-year-old clog-maker became a boot repairer for the U.S. Army during WW1 and opened Progressive Shoe Repair in downtown Seattle in 1928. In 1947 the shop relocated to the Wallingford location under the name Swanson's Shoe Repair, where it still stands today.
Three more generations of Swanson's have trained and worked at the shop since its move to Wallingford, but it has grown into so much more than just a family business. From an era when George Swanson worked the shop alone to the shop's current employment of 7 workers, Swanson's Shoe Repair has developed into an important community service with a nod towards cobbler posterity.
Three more generations of Swanson's have trained and worked at the shop since its move to Wallingford, but it has grown into so much more than just a family business. From an era when George Swanson worked the shop alone to the shop's current employment of 7 workers, Swanson's Shoe Repair has developed into an important community service with a nod towards cobbler posterity.
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We can perform most types of repairs on many types of shoes. Some of the most common repairs are listed below. Prices are approximate and will fluctuate depending on the condition of the shoe and the type of material needed for the repair. We carry an extensive range of Vibram composite soles and JR leather soles as well as materials from many other manufacturers.
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