Manhattan Shoe Repair

My brown Cole Haan’s were beat up and now they look great! I had to leave them for two weeks because the shop owner had a lot of business. If you need your shoes repaired in the Manhattan Beach area, this guy’s the best in the biz.

Really love Manhattan Shoe Repair. They have kept some of my shoes in business long after they should have been tossed. I’ve had them do everything from fix a buckle on a pair of my favorite boots, to re-​dyeing and re-​soling some of my favorite flats and wedges. To top it off, they are lovely to work with and genuinely seem to care about your experience.

Brought in a pair of leather Oxford men’s shoes to repair the back seam. This required a curved stitch to close and reinforce the seam. Owner assured me this was routine. When i picked up the shoes, the workmanship was terrible, the stitching was crooked and looked bad overall. I asked if he could do better and he became angry and wouldn’t discuss it.
Very displeased with workmanship and attitude and will not return.

My local shoe repair Artesia Shoe Repair sadly closed so this was the closest one. My review is a 2.5. Brought a pair of sandals because one of the fasteners fell off. He said the fastener was hard to find but would try and he needed to make a small leather loop. He gave me an estimate of $ 35. Yikes!
He told me they would call me, but I ended up coming in the following Sat. because I did not get a call. He said oh no one called? I had to send it out to the other store so it will be another week. Not very good communication!
I loved these sandals so I paid the $ 35. There was also a stain on a strap.
Think I will look for another shoe place. Not too impressed.

I popped in this store to pierce an extra hole in my leather belt, due to recent weight loss. The owner said yes I can do this for $ 5!!! I left the store puzzled. $ 5 to punch a hole with a leather gun? I’ve had this same thing done over the years in Beverly Hills for FREE. In Santa Monica shoe repairs for FREE. And mind you, not 1 belt but multiple belts, and at both locations, when I was not a shoe customer.
This is an insult and riduculous to the locals like myself living in MB. Granted some people may pay $ 5/​belt but I won’t get ripped off so boldly.
I’ve never had shoes repaired here but I doubt I will. There’s a lot of fish in the sea. Watch out for this guy, I’m not helping him pay his rent by overcharging customers.
I’ll go to Lawndale or Hawthorne down the street where they actually charge for honest to goodness labor, and time spent. Punching a hole is not considered labor.

Old school top notch service and quality. Keep up the great work Bill!

Excellent customer service and reasonable prices… Bill is a true craftsman! He has cleaned my shoes and repaired another set. This business is a local fixture for good reason.

I brought in 3 suede shoes to get cleaned and waterproofed. They came back with the same marks on them. There was even some dirt remaining on the heels which made me doubt they were actually cleaned. The store owner said it was the best he could do, but I wasn’t convinced. I think they weren’t cleaned or weren’t given much attention during the cleaning process. Plus, it was expensive. Insert sad face here.

Wonderful service!

I’m sorry to say that my experience was pretty bad. For the price I paid, my boot heels were fine but nothing that could not have been done for a lot less a few miles away. And I thought the the material tears would be cleaned up based on his quick description but it was quickly painted over (not a good job).
I also told the owner I wanted to pick up on my way to work at 7:30am and he assured me that would be no problem. Well, he picked a day to come in late to work and after 20 minutes of waiting for him I left to make work on time (I had planned to wear the boots that day). I called him and he didn’t seem bothered by not showing up on time and he said he was a little late and «it happens» and by the end of the call he seemed annoyed that I made a big deal but he later apologized. So I give one star for that and that he gave me a $ 10 coupon to make it up to me the next day. Unfortunately, the work does not warrant a return by me so the coupon won’t be used. I would price out the work you want to have done and see if it’s worth a trip here.

Amazing service! I was looking for these heel protectors that keep stilettos from sinking into the grass for a wedding. I called around and found that this was the only place near by that sold them. When I called, they told me to bring in my shoes so he could make sure of the fit.
I brought the shoes in a few days later, and he still remembered that I had called. The heel protectors were too big for my shoe, but he didn’t sell the smaller size in the store and actually recommended that I instead order them online rather than buy the ones that didn’t fit right. Since the wedding was in two days I just decided to buy them and try to glue them in since I wouldn’t be using the shoes again. He offered to glue them in for me… and had them ready in less than 10 minutes. He also told me that he would pry off the protector for me if I brought them back in.
Excellent location and great service. What more can you ask for?

I was able to get excellent service from this shoe repair shop. Had a pair of shoes fixed and it took less than 6 days turnaround. I wasn’t in a rush.
The location has plenty of parking out front and It was very easy to find a space. :)

SUPERB customer service. FAST and good quality. I couldn’t be happier with this business. Truly the best of the South Bay.

Very convenient and fast! You can drop your shoes of through the door slot if he’s closed. You need to pay up front or call in with your cc and voila– pick up the next day. He did a great job on my boots.

It’s about this time every year that I take a good look at my shoes and boots for any needed repair. They need to weather the city streets and travel not to mention a good rubber heel reduces all that loud noise when you walk.
I’ve been taking all my shoe needs to Manhattan Shoe Repair for a few years now. They always seem to fix any tear, scratch, heel or color issue I have extending the life of my shoes. They turn around a project in a few days and for a decent price.

I can’t say enough good about this family business. I have been using them for years and years, even after moving to San Diego county 9 years ago! Yes, I kid you not. I still drop off my shoes there for cleaning and repair. I’ve tried other shoe repair places closer to my house and they pale in comparison.
Whether your shoes need a quick buff up, or if they are falling apart and most would tell you to toss ‘em out… and you just can’t let them go… Manhattan Shoe Repair will fix /​clean your shoes beautifully.

What do I look for in a shoe repair guy?
Fast, good work, doesn’t cost a whole lot.
This guy is good! It’s a family run shop and has been there for a long time, he will pay close attention to your shoes and they have a quick turn around.
His attention to detail is great… and being that he is in Downtown, he can fix anything from a cheapy Nine West shoe to a Gucci