Certificates & Quality
Trained by the best. Recognised nationally.
Good repair is a skill you earn. YouGee is trained directly by Vibram - the world's leading sole maker - and has been recognised in national repair competitions run by Charles Birch. Here is the proof behind the work.
Vibram Resoling Training - Freeclimbing
An official certificate of attendance from Vibram SpA - the world leader in high-performance rubber soles - for hands-on resoling training at Vibram's International Headquarters in Albizate, Italy, focused on technical freeclimbing footwear. Signed by Paolo Manuzzi, Global General Manager.
It means YouGee is trained by the sole manufacturer itself to fit Vibram soles to their exact standard - a genuine guarantee of quality and performance, not a self-taught guess.
Right Foot Revival 2025 - 1st Runner-Up
First runner-up in the 2025 "Right Foot Revival" repair competition run by Charles Birch, a major UK trade house - awarded as "Certified Good for the Planet".
National recognition for restoration work that brings worn footwear back to life and keeps it out of landfill - the whole philosophy of "restore, don't replace".
National Shoe Repair & Customisation Competition
A top-four finish in the Charles Birch National Shoe Repair & Customisation Competition, judged and voted by Vibram (alongside Angelus and Rit).
It places YouGee among the best cobblers in the country for both repair and creative customisation craft.