Cobbler

What Cobbler does

Cobbler Koi is a Dhaka-based, direct-to-consumer shoe and sneaker cleaning service that launched around 2020 and operates with 1–10 employees. The company offers three core service lines priced per pair: Sneaker Cleaning (৳350), Suede and Nubuck Cleaning (৳500), and High Heel/Shoe Shining (৳250), all backed by a 48-hour pickup-and-delivery turnaround. Customers book through an e-commerce storefront at cobblerkoi.com, with WhatsApp (+8801730018766) used for coordination, a physical drop-off point in Banani (House 58, Block B, Road 21), and a house-call service for bulk orders of 15+ pairs.

The underlying 'technology' is non-digital: the company markets ancestral cleaning techniques said to be passed down through generations, including toothbrush polishing and tissue paper drying. There is no platform, no app, no API, and no disclosed automation; operations run on manual craft, WhatsApp messaging, and a small logistics fleet. The value proposition is convenience (pickup/delivery, 48-hour turnaround) and specialty care for delicate materials like suede and nubuck, positioned within a 'WALK FRESH' community-brand narrative targeting youth in Dhaka.

The revenue model is purely transactional and per-pair with no subscription tier. The customer base is exclusively individual consumers, segmented horizontally into 'Individual Consumers' and 'Sneaker Enthusiasts' with no enterprise or B2B accounts disclosed. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no patents or trademarks on file, and no management team information in the public record, consistent with a founder/family-operated micro-business.

Name

Cobbler

Legal name

COBBLER KOI

Website

https://cobblerkoi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cobbler Koi is a Dhaka-based direct-to-consumer sneaker and shoe cleaning service that picks up, cleans, and returns footwear within 48 hours at per-pair prices of ৳250–৳500, targeting individual consumers and sneaker enthusiasts in Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shoe & Sneaker Cleaning Services

akta.pro primary industry

Sneaker Cleaning & Restoration Services (HSAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shoe Cleaning & Polishing Services (HSAJAIAA), Shoe Repair (Cobbler) Services (HSAJAIAB)

Keywords

• Sneaker cleaning service
• Footwear care
• Shoe shining
• Pickup and delivery
• Leather care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sneaker and Shoe Cleaning Services: The company generates revenue through per-service cleaning fees charged to individual consumers. Services include sneaker cleaning (৳350/pair), suede and nubuck cleaning (৳500/pair), and high heel/shoe shining (৳250/pair). Revenue is transactional per service order with no recurring subscription component mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cobbler Koi is a boutique on-demand sneaker and shoe cleaning service operating in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It offers three core services — sneaker cleaning (৳350/pair), suede and nubuck cleaning (৳500/pair), and high heel/shoe shining (৳250/pair) — with online booking, pickup from the customer's location, and 48-hour delivery of cleaned footwear.

Product overview

Cobbler Koi is a boutique sneaker cleaning and shoe-care service offering three distinct cleaning services: Sneaker Cleaning (for canvas, mesh, cotton, nylon, rubber, and leather sneakers at ৳350), Suede & Nubuck Cleaning (for delicate suede and nubuck materials at ৳500), and High Heel/Shoe Shining (at ৳250). The company provides pickup and delivery services, collecting footwear and returning cleaned items within 48 hours. The service operates as a single unified offering with no modular or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sneaker Cleaning Professional cleaning service for canvas, mesh, cotton, nylon, rubber, or leather material sneakers, covering upper, inside, midsole, outsole, and laces. Priced at ৳350 per pair. Aimed at individual consumers in Dhaka who want pickup-and-delivery sneaker cleaning.
• Suede & Nubuck Cleaning Specialized cleaning and refurbishing service for suede or nubuck material sneakers and shoes, covering upper, inside, midsole, outsole, and laces. Priced at ৳500 per pair. Targets individual consumers owning delicate-material footwear that requires specialist treatment.
• High Heel / Shoe Shining Shoe shining and cleaning service for high heels and white sneakers, excluding suede and nubuck materials. Covers upper, inside, midsole, outsole, and laces. Priced at ৳250 per pair. Serves individual consumers seeking routine polishing of formal or everyday footwear.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour delivery turnaround

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jason Markk: US-based premium sneaker cleaning brand offering cleaning kits and in-person cleaning services. Direct competitor in the sneaker cleaning category with similar focus on premium materials and sneaker enthusiast customer base.
• Clean My Shoes: UK-based specialist shoe cleaning and repair service. Direct competitor in the shoe care services category with similar heritage craftsmanship positioning and mail-in plus physical location hybrid model.
• The Cobbler Shop: Specialist cobbler and shoe repair service operating in various markets. Direct competitor in the shoe repair and care services category with similar heritage craft positioning and small-scale boutique operations.
• Crep Protect: UK-based sneaker care brand offering cleaning products and protection sprays for sneakers. Comparable through focus on sneaker enthusiast segment and premium positioning, though primarily product-based rather than service-based.

Broad incumbents

• Moneysworth & Best: Canadian shoe care and repair chain with global franchise presence. Comparable through shoe care service offering and craftsmanship positioning, though much larger scale and franchise model differs from boutique approach.

Regional players

• Shoe Spa India: India-based shoe cleaning and repair service offering pickup-and-delivery model across multiple Indian cities. Comparable South Asian peer with similar convenience-driven service model and direct-to-consumer approach.
• La Cleaners (Bangladesh): Bangladesh-based garment and dry cleaning service provider. Comparable through Dhaka-based operations and consumer cleaning service category, though broader garment focus rather than shoe-specific.

Emerging players

• Saphir Medaille d'Or: French heritage brand offering premium shoe care products including cleaners, polishes, and conditioning products. Comparable through heritage craftsmanship positioning and focus on shoe care enthusiasts, though product-oriented rather than service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cobblerkoi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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