Federico’s Shoe Service
542 Abrego St., Monterey (831) 649-3322
You need a solid platform to run on (or walk on, for that matter). It must be sturdy enough for the long trail, but with enough cushion for a safety net. And when it wears thin is when Federico’s Shoe Service comes into play. The family-owned business does shoe repair and more. Need luggage fixed or a tear in leather patched? They can do it. Zippers and dyes, as well. And they’ve earned the endorsement of the powerful Shoe Service Institute of America. And the best part is that you don’t even have to run (or walk) to the shop. They have a drive-through window. That’s playing to the base.