Every sole tells a story 20231011

What is the main reason why many people discard damaged shoes?

• They prefer to buy a new pair

• They don't know that shoes can be repaired

• They can't find a cobbler to fix their shoes

• They don't have enough money to repair their shoes

Why did many shoemakers in Hong Kong pivot towards repair in the 1980s?

• The industry was challenged by overseas footwear imports and factories

• Repairing shoes required less space and materials

• They wanted to learn a new skill

• They were tired of making new shoes

How did So Wing-kuen learn the craft of shoe repair?

• He learned from his father while in primary school

• He attended a shoemaking school in Hong Kong

• He learned from Western soldiers during the Vietnam war

• He taught himself through online tutorials

What factors do customers consider when deciding whether to repair their shoes?

• The price of the repair

• Whether the shoe is a limited edition

• The comfort of the shoe

• All of the above

What makes repairing trainers more complex for cobblers like So Wing-kuen?

• Trainers are made of different materials for specific purposes

• Trainers are more expensive to repair

• Cobblers have less experience with repairing trainers

• Trainers are harder to find in Hong Kong

What gives So Wing-kuen a sense of satisfaction in his work?

• Successfully overcoming challenges in shoe repair

• Receiving appreciation from customers

• Learning about different types of shoes

• All of the above

What skills has So Wing-kuen cultivated as a cobbler?

• Shoe repair abilities

• People skills

• Both shoe repair abilities and people skills

• None of the above

Why do many cobblers quit the job?

• They can't afford the high rent

• The materials for repair are too expensive

• The income is too low

• All of the above

What has been the response to So Wing-kuen's Facebook page about shoe repair?

• It has received a lot of interest from fans

• It has been ignored by most people

• It has been criticized for promoting an outdated craft

• It has been shut down by Facebook

What does So Wing-kuen believe a cobbler represents?

• Hong Kong's spirit

• The decline of the manufacturing industry

• The future of the shoe repair industry

• The Lion Rock mountain in Hong Kong