Cobbler Shoe Service

If you’ve got good shoes, this is the only place I’ve found in Milwaukee to get proper restoration work done. Prices are fair for the experienced, skilled work done, but I’m not saying it’s cheap. It’s worth it if you invested in Allen Edmonds or the equivalent. Love the immigrant work ethic, the family run business is next to an old fashioned barber shop and a little Mexican-​American grocery store, somehow this half a commercial block is stuck in the mid-​20^th century as the rest of the world moved on. This shop still has the same cash register they got a couple years before I was born which means no credit cards, the only reason I can’t give five stars. Don’t forget cash.

Nice Italian gentleman and American lady run this store. As mentioned in other reviews, cash only, and limited hours. MAKE TIME TO GO here if you’re looking for a great cobbler at a reasonable price. Cobbling is more an art, and this guy does a really nice job.
My husband was going to chuck his $ 140 Timberland work boots because the soles were shot. He loved them and didn’t really want to though, and I knew it. I had heard about this guy both on Unilocal and through other people I knew who used his services. I told my husband what can it hurt, let’s go check it out, see what it will cost. We took two pairs of work boots for him and a pair of heels for me.
He used nice high quality, heavy/​study Vibram soles for the boots, and replaced the heels on my boots nicely. The ladies heels cost $ 10.75, and the men’s work boots cost about $ 45, although he did mention prices can vary, depending on the shoe and what needed to be done to repair it. He asked us how much the boots cost new, to help us gauge if it would be worth repairing them, and coincidentally he had another pair of Timberland boots he’d fixed already, which he brought out to show us to give us an idea of what they would look like.
My husband said, «is it bad that I can’t wait to go to work on Monday just so I can wear my new boots?»

Im a little reticent to let this secret out, but these cobblers’ work deserves to be patroned heavily. This is a rare place that epitomizes the old world work ethic of Milwaukee’s South Side. They’re honest, cheap, and unparalleled in their quality and craftsmanship. If your shoes or leather goods are worth the time to be repaired, these cobblers will do it with artistry, and at a price that is too good to be true. Cash only establishment.

Love the skill and prices of this craftsman! Sadly he couldn’t fix the shoes I brought in last week as they were too far gone.

I tour with a broadway show, and shoe repairs are a constant battle for me.
This place was great. I brought in 13 pairs of shoes to be serviced, mostly to redo shoe rubber. They were very attentive and upfront about what materials they did or did not have. I provided them with my own dance rubber and it worked out well.

Must have been an off day. My husband tried to take my purse in for me and for whatever reason the woman behind the counter couldn’t fathom why I didn’t do it myself. Seemed like a simple fix — re-​attach the main strap. She offered no solutions, he left frustrated, I’m back to searching for a competent, friendly, customer service oriented cobbler.

Thursday-​Needed to get a pair of men’s shoes professionally polished, then I decided I might as well take in some expensive work boots (construction) for soles and a pair of women’s dress boots. The lovely lady behind the counter said they would be ready the following Wednesday. Low & behold, Monday morning I get a call saying they are ready… This is a husband & wife team, Mr. does the ‘hands on’ work & Mrs. takes care of the customers. Great people, (great business) have been around for a long long time. Great quality for a reasonable price; I have no problem giving them 5 stars! I highly recommend them!

Took two pairs of Mary Jane Dansko shoes that the buckles were broken. They repaired one of the shoe’s buckles, and the other pair of shoes, they changed out the buckles. The older pair got new heels, and they shined them up. I have been wearing the older shoes for over a year, and they look brand new. The service was friendly, quick, and reasonable. I even left another pair of Mary Jane Dansko shoes there that the Velcro didn’t stick, anymore. I highly recommend The Cobbler Shoe Repair to anyone looking to save a pair of broken shoes.

3 pairs of boots re-​heeled, polished, one stitched, and all looks like new for $ 42. The couple who own it are so sweet and nice. Very quick turn around. Love this place!

Awesome place! Cash/​check only but super cheap, fast, and high quality work. I fly back to visit family from AZ and bring my shoes that need repair here. I won’t trust anyone else.

Very impressed with my «new» boots. I dropped them off late Friday afternoon and was told that they would be ready on Monday morning, which was much faster than I would have expected. I got a pair of boots re-​heeled, polished, and water sealed for only $ 15.

What a great place to bring your leather (and non-​leather) shoes and accessories to get repaired!
I came across this through Unilocal (of course) and knew I had to check this place out. it is close to my house, to boot. This location opened up in 1956 and the owner is still the main cobbler with his wife running the front if it is busy. He is such a kind guy that takes time out to chat with you about your product or just whatever you want to talk about.
Walking in, it is sort of a time capsule with the outsoles, inserts, etc. that they have hanging on the wall for sale from 10 – 20 years ago.
When you drop off your shoes you will get a ticket but they don’t give you a quote since they don’t know how much work will go into each product. When you pick it up, it is just cash or check so be aware of that. They even ring you up on the original cash register from 1956.
The cobbler brings out various outsoles for you to look at for what you are looking to get replaced and talk to him about what you would like done. You them come back in around a week to pick up the product with your ticket.
My boots came out with a new outsole, all waxed up, and looking the best they have in years. It is quality and personable nature of the staff that you get here and it is definitely worth the price. The price is a bit expensive ($ 45 for a new outsole on my boots) but these will last another 4 years with no problem, if not longer.

I could not be happier with my service at Cobbler Shoe Service. I dropped off 4 pair of boots on a Wednesday and they were ready to be picked up by Monday! The shop appears to be run by a husband and wife team; the wife runs the books/​front desk and the husband does the repairs. She was extremely pleasant and professional. When I picked up my boots, she took them out of the bag so I could inspect the work and WOW was I impressed. Two of the pair of boots I brought in, I was sure they wouldn’t be able to fix but. voila! They looked good as new; all four pair were perfect! I’m not sure what the break down was as far as cost per pair but total, it was only $ 40! Four, practically new boots, for $ 40! Needless to say, I will be bringing all my shoes/​boots here before buying a new pair!

I have had my Steve madden hobo bag for a little over a year the buckle broke I really didn’t want to give up so I decided to check Unilocal to find someone to fix it It’s cash only. I am so happy to have discovered this business through Unilocal.If you’re in need a purse repair or shoe repair this is the place.

I took in a pair of Keen boots that has some stitching that came apart. They fixed them so well I can’t tell where they were broke and it was only $ 11!!! The shop is a cute little place that reminds me of being in Europe. Very nice couple that owns it and does all the work. A lost craft so i’m glad to see these fine folks here!

I’ve always been one of those lazy people who just throws their shoes away when they are worn out. But after reading all the great reviews about this place, I thought I’d give them a try, and I am converted to a cobbler lover! I brought in a pair of heels that were so worn down I thought they would tell me they couldn’t be fixed, but he told me to come back in two days (which I thought was a ridiculously short time, they have to have hundreds of shoes they need to fix!) When I picked up my shoes, they were perfect! For only $ 9.50– it was definitely worth getting off my lazy ass. I am very tempted to put all my shoes in a big box and drop them off here.
Come here and save your shoes!

This small cobbler shop is everything I love about brick and mortar services. The owners have personality. The place reeks of glue and polish. They are there to do a service and they do it damn well. Turnaround is incredibly quick and if they charged you any less they’d be working for free.
FYI — Cash only.

I’d have to say pretty cool place! I like that it’s locally owned by what looks like 2 very hard-​working people.
Was a tad bit surprised to pay $ 16 for the repair of 2 missing buttons from my boot (2 different buttons that weren’t exact — but I bet NO ONE notices :) but, he did polish up my boots nice and even gave me a can of silver metallic spray for another pair of shoes when I dropped of my boots. Really nice of him.
I’d go back and recommend it most definitely!

In a world where people constantly buy cheap goods just to throw them away as soon as they show wear, the Cobbler Shoe Service is standing up for old fashioned value and a way of life that is hard to find. This is a great repair shop that brings old shoes and boots back to life. I brought in a pair of leather boots that needed resoling and a polish. I got them back looking better than the day I bought them. Better I tell you!
Aside from the great service, you will fall in love with this couple that runs the store. The cobbler has not lost a step in his golden years making jokes and light flirtation that left me blushing. Humble, honest, hard working people that show you a simpler time.
Cash only business.

This is a great little cobbler! I brought in 3 pairs of boots that needed their heels replaced and some cleaning and I spent under $ 25 and they looked amazing!
I would recommend this place to everyone!