Paul Rowland applies adhesive to the sole of a pair of work boots May 3 in his Lisbon shop, Paul's Shoe Repair.

Paul Rowland works on a pair of boots May 3 that were brought into his Lisbon shop, Paul's Shoe Repair. Rowland has a strict one-week turnaround time that keeps him busy.

Shoes wait for the attention of Paul Rowland at Paul's Shoe Repair in Lisbon.

Paul Rowland sews a pair of boots together May 3 at his Lisbon shop, Paul's Shoe Repair.

Shoe stretchers hang from the wall of Paul's Shoe Repair in Lisbon.

Paul Rowland pries the sole off a pair of work boots May 3 at his Lisbon shop, Paul's Shoe Repair.

Paul's Shoe Repair at 350 Lisbon St., Lisbon.