Our story
SpecFrame School of Shoe Repair began as a bench-side set of checklists in a small studio. We refined each step until repairs were predictable, quiet, and safe. The school translates those checklists into clear courses designed for modern independent cobblers and thoughtful hobbyists.
Mission
Enable calm, repeatable repairs that extend the life of footwear and reduce waste.
Approach
Minimalist layouts, explicit checklists, and just enough theory to make confident choices at the bench.
Safety
Measured ventilation, appropriate PPE, and solvent-conscious workflows are baked into each module.
Team
Amina Hauge — Lead Cobbler
15 years in resoling and orthotic adjustments. Amina developed our bench sequencing and adhesive timing rubrics.
Jonas Reed — Materials Specialist
Focus on leather finishing and low-odor dye systems. Jonas authors our material compatibility charts.
Maya Ortega — Curriculum Designer
Translates bench expertise into digestible steps with clear safety markers and printable checklists.
Milestones timeline
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2016 — First checklist
Amina publishes a one-page resoling order of operations used by three local shops.
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2020 — Studio curriculum
We pilot a workshop series emphasizing ventilation and adhesive dwell times.
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2026 — SpecFrame online
Calm, text-first lessons with printable checklists for consistent outcomes.