Our predecessors knew best.... Don't throw it away, but repair and replenish that worn shoe, bag or jacket!

In new York as well as in Europe, there is a long tradition of repairing shoes and leather goods. High quality shoes cannot easily be replaced, and it is understandable why many people are favoring repairing instead of replacing today.

Here are some excellent reasons why you should keep those old leather items instead of giving them to Goodwill: take them to Cesar's Shoe Repair instead!

• Quality: high quality materials and workmanship are increasingly hard to find in new goods today
• Fashion: noticed the vogue for antique and retro styles recently?
• Comfort: those high fashion new shoes will take years to become as comfortable as your worn-in pair
• Cost: this one is a no-brainer
• Do your bit to be green! Most repairs are made of all-natural materials - no carbon footprint from those old shoes! And of course you are not adding to any landfill or incinerator when you replenish your leather goods.