First Aid for Leather by Sandalman

Next time you're at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, keep your eyes open for sandals made by Cory Bernatt of Sandalman Leathercare. "I have a couple of pairs there as part of their permanent display. My shoes have been on stage in Toronto and on Broadway as well," says Cory.

The material of choice at Cory's repair store is 100 per cent genuine leather. If your favourite purse has a broken strap or needs some serious work, Cory will take a good look at it and is probably the right man to get it back in shape. So long as it's leather, Cory very likely has a solution to the tear in your sofa or the tired look of your winter jacket. He also stocks reconditioned vintage saddlebags that are tempting.