McFarland’s Shoe Repair is regularly featured in local and national media. Here are some videos and articles if you want to learn more about us.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
Florida Shoe Cobbler Mends More than Soles
THE JANICE DEAN PODCAST
“America’s Cobbler” Makes the Dean’s List
Janice is joined by the owner of McFarland’s Shoe Repair, Jim McFarland for a conversation about how he became a social media sensation. Jim shares how cobbling is a generational trait within his heritage and provides an inside look into what goes into shoe repair. Give it a listen!
FLIP N’ SHIFT PODCAST
Expert Series with Jim McFarland
Jim McFarland is an award winning shoe repair and leather repair service craftsman that has been serving customers in Florida since 1967. Jim’s shoe repair craftsmanship has received awards at the highest levels in Europe and the US. Give it a listen!
WGN TV CHICAGO
Shoe Repairman from Florida Goes Viral for Mesmerizing Videos
FOX13NEWS.COM
Lakeland Cobbler Goes Viral
Buzzfeed News
Professional Shoe Restoration
The Stitchdown Shoecast
The Cobbling Industry is in a Dire Decline. Jim McFarland Has Thoughts on How To Fix It.
Jim McFarland took some time to appear on the Stitchdown Shoecast to discuss the state of the shoe repair industry. Give it a listen!
The Sole of Lakeland
An interview with Jim McFarland
Current Articles
Find us in the May 2020 issue of Martha Stewart Living.
Third Generation Shoe Repairman Proud of His Legacy, Trade
Lakeland Shoe Repairman Lends Authenticity to Sandler Movie
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Millions of people have viewed Jim McFarland’s videos on Tik Tok. Here are some of their favorites. Follow americascobbler on Tik Tok to see new videos as they are released. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
@americascobbler Part 2, adding heels and toe plates #ChimeHasYourBack #asmr #satisfying #shoes #shoerepair #smallbusiness #johnlobb #restoration #fyp #viral ♬ CRAFT – OFEKNIV
@americascobbler Reviving a pair of women’s Louboutins 👠 @the_stilettowhisperer @the_real_t.ruth #MyTeacherWins #ClearGenius #louboutin #heels #ShoeRepair ♬ Things Will Get Better… Eventually – Lo-Fi Eamonn