For shoe repairs, try the man on the Catalarik Road in Gunlukbasi. I wanted the soles of some fake suede boots re-fixed to the uppers, assumed he would glue them as thats how they were made. Instead, he stitched the soles to the uppers, they look great and a marvellous job, much better than glue. I also had new sole and heels put on another pair of boots, he made a great job of those too. The cost? 25 liras for both pairs and a job well done.He has stitched leather uppers to a pair of hubby's shoes, a couple of years ago and they're still very good.