Mason & SmithTwo ateliers,
one craft.
Shoes at Mason & Smith, bags next door at Margo & Smith. Second floor, 25 Ann Siang Road, Singapore.
What began as a single-minded obsession with footwear became Singapore's first artisan shoe care atelier. Founded in 2013, Mason & Smith was built on a belief that leather deserves more than a quick fix. It deserves craft, patience, and an understanding of how things were made to last.
That belief sent us to the workshops of Hong Kong and Japan, learning from shoemakers who still work the way shoemakers always have: by hand, with care, without shortcuts. Those apprenticeships shaped not just our technique but our philosophy, that every piece of leather carries a story and our job is to help it continue.
Today a team of artisans carries the craft forward. Dress shoes, boots, sneakers and heels all pass through the same hands, from shine and cleaning to resoles done the way the shoe was made.
Margo & Smith. In 2022 the same spirit extended naturally to leather goods. Margo & Smith was established as an atelier dedicated to the restoration of handbags, wallets, belts and leather accessories, using techniques from France and Japan.
Every consultation is tailored and personal. Clients choose colours, finishes and hardware in the consultation room, and bespoke colour matching, hand polishing and full restoration happen a few steps away. Both workshops sit side by side on the same floor, sharing the same ethos and the same hands.
Founder: John Chung, winner of the World Shoe Shine Championship 2018, trained in Hong Kong and Japan and founded both ateliers. He still works the bench.
25 Ann Siang Road,
second floor.
Within the Chinese Association
25 Ann Siang Road, 2nd Floor
Singapore 069705
| Tuesday – Friday | 11am – 7pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 12pm – 4pm |
| Monday & public holidays | Closed |
How to
find us.
Both are at 25 Ann Siang Road, 2nd Floor, Singapore 069705, within the Chinese Association. From Maxwell MRT, Exit 2, about 7 minutes on foot.
From Exit 2
Through the front, up Ann Siang Hill: about 7 minutes, sheltered.
Via Erskine Road, on the right: about 5 minutes, unsheltered.
The sheltered walk, step by step, is in the cards below.
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hear every day.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in any day we're open and we'll look at your shoes together. Book an appointment only if you want a set time or a longer consultation.
How much does a shoe shine cost?
From $50 a pair for a regular shine. Smiths shine, full mirror shine and military shine are $70 to $120 depending on the finish.
How long will it take?
Shines are often ready within the week. Repairs and resoles take 1 to 8 weeks depending on the work and whether a sole comes from Japan. Tell us if you have a date.
Where is my order right now?
Type your order number and email into Order status. It shows each pair as in progress, almost ready or ready to collect, with the due date.
Can you collect and return my shoes?
Yes. Choose a way on the Delivery page: your own courier, we arrange one at $25 a trip, or route days once they start.
What products do you use?
Saphir Médaille d'Or creams and waxes, Boot Black, and soles from Vibram, Dainite and Japanese makers. The same products are in our shop.
Do you repair bags too?
Yes, next door. Margo & Smith is our leather goods atelier on the same floor. Bring both and we assess everything together.