❤️ Saint-Valentin : l’amour… jusque sous vos semelles

❤️ Valentine's Day: love... right down to your soles

J.P. Henri


Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate love. But love isn't just about roses and chocolates.

Sometimes it hides in the details: in well-maintained leather, in a pair of boots that have been worn for years, in a sole that one chooses to repair rather than replace.

And speaking of soles…


🔴 The story of the red sole

In 1993, designer Christian Louboutin found one of his prototypes too ordinary. He wanted something vibrant, something alive.

He took his assistant's red nail polish... and painted the sole.

This simple gesture has become a global signature. The red sole is now a symbol of confidence, boldness, and elegance.

Proof that one detail can change everything.


👞 Love is also about making your shoes last

At Chez Gerry 1958 , we believe that true luxury is not about throwing things away — it's about making things last .

A beautiful pair of Goodyear welted boots. A well-maintained pair of Red Wing boots. CSA work boots that you want to keep sturdy year after year.

Taking care of your shoes shows respect for the work, quality, and investment involved. It's also a sustainable practice.


🧵 Repair, restore, bring back to life

Our workshop in Gatineau specializes in:

  • 🔧 Complete resoling
  • 🪡 Stitch repair (welt)
  • 🧴 Leather care and restoration
  • 👷 CSA Work Boot Service
  • 🏢 Corporate employee programs

Every repair is done with care. Every pair tells a story.


💘 This Valentine's Day, give the gift of sustainability

A different kind of gift: a complete service for her favorite boots, a restoration that brings back shine and confidence.

Because style, like love… needs to be maintained .


📍 Come see us

Address: 4 Demontigny Street, Gatineau, QC
Website: chezgerry1958.com

At Gerry 1958 , your shoes receive the love they deserve.

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