Schuhmacherei Hannah Haak

Master shoemaker Hannah Haak runs her own workshop on Oderberger Straße, where custom-made shoes are created through personal measurements, handcrafted lasts, and a trial shoe. In addition, shoe and bag repairs are offered, from detached soles to torn straps. The establishment was supported by the state of Berlin as a master craft business, and advice is provided bilingually.

Hannah Haak Shoemaker on Oderberger Straße: Master Craft Business in Prenzlauer Berg

Hannah Haak Shoemaker is located on Oderberger Straße in Prenzlauer Berg, directly bordering Mitte, and is easy to reach: Tram M1 stops about 140 meters away at Sredzkistraße, and U-Bahn station Eberswalder Straße (U2, M1, M10, and 12 lines) is about 350 meters away. Owner Hannah Haak is a master shoemaker who opened her own workshop here after working in Frankfurt and Heidelberg. The shop and workshop are at the same address, so you don’t drop off your pair just anywhere, but where the work is actually done. The state of Berlin also recognized the master craft status of the business: the establishment received a 10,000 Euro grant through the Berlin Startbonus for Master Establishments, financed by state funds and the European Regional Development Fund. Advice is provided in German and English, which significantly eases daily operations in this neighborhood with its international clientele. Oderberger Straße itself is one of the quieter addresses in the district, with old buildings and small shops instead of through traffic.

Custom-Made Shoes, Shoe Repair, and Bags from One Workshop

Three services are at the core. For custom-made shoes, it begins with a consultation and personal measurement, which leads to a handcrafted last, followed by a trial shoe for fine-tuning, and only after material selection is the finished pair traditionally handcrafted. The second focus is shoe repair, from well-worn classics to beloved pairs that were almost given up on. In addition, there is bag repair for torn seams, faulty zippers, damaged straps, and worn-through bottoms. What distinguishes Hannah Haak Shoemaker from a chain is evident in the cases that end up here: completely detached soles, torn buckles on backpacks, and boots that are too tight, which can sometimes be stretched on-site in a few minutes. The workshop does not publish prices; they are quoted after consultation based on effort, and if less work is involved than anticipated, the cost is also lower. Anyone dropping off their item here will know beforehand what is worthwhile and what is not. For a craft facing a shortage of skilled young people, such a young master workshop in Berlin is a great asset.