Dave Vanek taught me the trade in1974 Im proud to have come from his family of craftsman. Not only is he the very best craftsman around, but he's a great friend, he's one of those guy's who helps a friend in need. After 38 years and i can speak with respect say's something. And now he has Smokey back. I told Dave he should have locked the doors because here we are old men returning to the Old master. when we left he was the young master craftsman and we were the apprenctices. Take your shoes to Dave by the bag full and let's if he has any "blue smoke" left in him (inside Joke, something his Dad use to say.) This was written by Garth..... Formerly Garth's Shoe Repair Hillsboro now Garth's Footform Orthotic Center