There are some well-known Chicago family dynasties: the Daleys, the Pritzkers and the Madigans, to name a few.
We’re bringing you the story of a lesser-known Chicago dynasty: three generations of cobblers, with shoe repair shops all over the area.
Since this story first aired in 2017, Fix Your Kicks has expanded to three locations: Lincoln Square, Edgewater and North Center.
Despite the pandemic and temporarily closures as a result of looting, Fix Your Kicks is open for business.
Below are the locations of all the Marin family shops:
Fix Your Kicks
3634 N. Western Ave.
4542 N. Western Ave.
1140 W. Thorndale Ave.
Chicago Cobblers Dynasty
318 W. Adams St.
1556 N. LaSalle Drive
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