Geary Shoe Repair

A real person Wendy answered the phone! She was polite and gave me a range of what a heel replacement would cost ($ 10 – 30). I appreciated that the man who did the repair agreed to do it then and there so I could wear them tonight. And the price was reasonable ($ 12).
I will return!

Quality shoe repair with knowledgeable sources staff. The heel replacement on my Frye boots was $ 30, but the repair blends seamlessly. They also cleaned them up and added a cushioned liner to the inside as a bonus. I’d recommend them to anyone.

Resole of Men’s Casual boots: After reading mixed reviews of this location, I dared an attempt myself with my boots. Who I am: I’m a person who wears dress shoes practically everyday spent mostly on my feet on changing grades (Carpet to Marble). What I needed: non-​slip variable soles that are smooth in appearance and of good quality. My thoughts on dress shoes: a good quality pair will actually feel better when they’re resoled after at least one year of everyday use (any brand). I was greeted quite commonly which is fine and explained my needs to the person at the counter. After being allowed to view a few samples of replacement soles, the counter person actually tried to convince me not to do the work. The work was agreed upon after explaining the specifics of my needs. The job was promised to be completed in four business days. The result: completed as promised. The workmanship appeared to be like factory production with no additional marring or excess glue adhesives on the upper portion of the shoe. The soles were by Vibram USA and the heel by Vibram Italy. Both sections were matched very well with very smooth grinds on the sole edge. There were no gaps or holes between the padding and the sole which convinces me these will give me another 2 to 3 years of use. Parking in this area can be a challenge and I wouldn’t suggest pressuring them with time constraints because the Cobbler looks very busy. You can’t rush art. *added bonus: they repaired the pull strap with reinforcement leather for free and I didn’t even ask for it. A nice attitude can go a long way.

They are wonderful! I completely broke the zipper to my favorite pair of boots and they fixed them up great! I didn’t think that it would be able to be fixed, and I had taken them to another shoe guy beforehand and had no luck. Not only did they do a great job, but they were ready in just a few days. Great pricing as well. I’ll be back!

I’m really impressed and pleased with the work I had done to a few items at Geary Shoe Repair recently.
I brought in two pairs of shoes that needed new top lifts (rubber traction part at bottom of heel) and a nice leather bag that had a loose/​broken stitch. I dropped these items off on a Monday afternoon with a pick-​up of Friday — a little long but I could do without.
You may have seen, but this shop is cash only and you should pay upfront. The woman who assisted me was kind and let me pay half when I dropped off and the other half when I picked my items up.
Cost — Boot top lifts $ 16; High heels top lifts $ 12; Bag Repair $ 2 — very reasonable.
I wish I’d taken photos beforehand, because the repairs they did were stellar. The wooden heel of my boots was starting to wear off as the top lifts did and the cobbler expertly smoothed the area before applying the new top lifts. My favorite Seychelles heels — that I had not worn since college graduation, where they were destroyed — look nearly new. Some of the canvas fabric around the heel had started to fray and you can’t even tell now. The broken stitch on my bag — which is seriously 9 years old — looks great; a little glue may have seeped into the leather but I’m sure it’ll wear away. It looks better than it did.
I highly recommend bringing your shoes, bags, etc here for repair!

Took in a leather sandal that had broken at the strap between the toes. He opened up the sole and installed a new one, reglued it and now it is as good as new. $ 15, 3days, thanks!

One of my sandals broke so I found this place on Unilocal.
I’m glad I came here. They charged me $ 5 to fix my shoes and was pretty fast about it. Took them about an hour. It’s held up pretty well so far.
Cash only. Would definately return here

They cleaned and polished my favorite Jimmy Choo shoes like a brand new pair! Despite the parking difficulties and cash only policy, I have been bringing my shoes to this store and have been very happy with the work they do.

I can’t comment on the job they did yet, only that they closed 10 minutes early and now I don’t have my shoes for a flight tonight. I’ll consider updating this review when I see the product, but keeping strict hours is basic for dry cleaning and shoe repair. I asked the nice cashier «will they be ready Tues and what time do you close?» when I handed over the shoes.

Excellent. Seriously. I had a terrible experience 1 block away, so I came here.
Great work, great service and really reasonable prices. I really recommend this place.

they did a great job on my shoes. i went here after i read the Unilocal reviews and realized that it is very close to our place in inner richmond. they only take cash but she let me bring back the money when i picked up, but it sounds like they prefer the money up front. I will definitely go back again.

This is my go-​to place when I want my precious shoes to live another day. A lot of days in fact. Months, and possibly years. I heard that the gentleman working there is strict, comparable to the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. And yes, he can come off that way, but I think he’s just straightforward. I appreciate the quick response because I don’t want my time wasted, and I’m sure he doesn’t either. And when I say quick, I mean quick. I came in with a pair of boots with a heel torn off. I asked if he can fix it, and he said no and to buy a new pair. I proceeded to go to another repair store across the street. I got the same answer along with a lecture on how I need to get a man to check for the elasticity on the next pair of boots. I appreciated the information (not so much the misogyny), but I just needed a yes or no answer.
I’ve come back since then, and my shoes are repaired to brand-​new conditions within a week.
It’s cash only, and it’s probably best to bring your own bag. They do have plastic ones, and I don’t think they charge for them, but it would be nice to bring your own.

This place is great. The strap from my small Kate Spade purse broke so I brought it here and they fixed it for four dollars. You can’t even tell that the strap was ever broken. Ready next day. Friendly women working at the front desk. Cash only.

So fantastic to have this nifty shop in our ‘hood! I couldn’t agree more with the other positive reviews; friendly, affordable, talented leather craftsman. Think twice when throwing away those shoes/​belt/​jacket etc. just because the buckle is broken or the toe is nicked, this guys can fix anything! (For a great price!) and if he can’t…he’ll tell you!

Wow — they did an amazing job putting new soles and heels on an old pair of dress shoes! They are like new! Reasonable price and turnaround time. I got friendly service (same woman both times — I have never seen or met the guy who some reviewers have complained about?). Will definitely be back for future shoe repair needs.

I brought nine pairs if my most expensive heels that really needed heels, sole covers and some repair spots and he fixed all of them like brand new!!! I will bring every pair of shoes I have to this shop. 5 stars!!!

Just used this shop for the 2^nd time. I brought in my daugher’s backpack — broken zipper. The guy says it’s $ 20 for a new zipper, but he can repair this one in 2 – 3 minutes for free. So he gets out some pliers and goes to work, hands it back in a couple of minutes and says no charge. I insist on paying him a little anyway, and he is grateful and THANKS ME!
I saved $ 40 over getting a new backpack.
So, five stars is the correct rating for Geary Shoe Repair (Woohoo! As good as it gets!).

I took to Unilocal to find a shoe repair place that was affordable and offered quality service. I read about the concerns in regards to the customer service so I was prepared… but I didn’t have any issues. The older gentleman does not say much but I wasn’t there for that… he looked at the shoes and told me how much and when to pick them up. When I picked up my shoes, same ‘no nonsense’ older gentleman helped me.
I was a little worried about how long the work would last, since I’m pretty hard on my shoes, but two months later everything is still in good condition.
I have recommended this place and would definitely come here again. CASH only!!!

I love this shop! And I always feel guilty about how little I spend for such awesome work! For example, I have a beloved Louis Vuitton purse and the strap tore off over time. I took the bag to the LV shop in Union Square, and they basically said it was beyond repair and sent me away with the impression that I’d have to spend $ 950 to replace it.
I brought my Louis Vuitton bag to Geary Shoe Repair, and he fixed the strap for THREE DOLLARS! Seriously… $ 3. Wow. And it’s held up ever since!

Just got back from Amsterdam and brought back some leather boots! Very excited about these shoes but after 2 days of wear I noticed the heels becoming quickly worn.
I looked up «heel plates» and you can buy them on Amazon for $ 8 – 15 dollars and DIY at home with a hammer.
I have been to Geary Shoe Repair before to get new soles on dress shoes (Vibram soles for $ 45 — this was a few years ago) and the guy treated me very fairly. I actually brought in three pairs of shoes. He looked at them and said «Why do you want all three done? That’s close to 150 dollars. you could buy new shoes for that. Why not do one now and see how you like it first?»
I read other reviews and heard stories about how the guy judges the shoes you bring in and I was able (unlike some other people leaving comments) to take his honest and open opinion and see the validity in it due to the fact that he owns a shoe repair store.
He re-​soled my red leather Dexter’s with badass soles and they are still in great shape today 2 – 3 years later.
Back to my Amsterdam boots. I took them in this Saturday morning, told him they were new and getting worn quickly and asked about heel plates. He picked the boots up brought them right to his bench and installed the plates.
$ 3 bucks… took 5 minutes… He’s a super nice guy. Treat him right he’ll treat you right.
Amazon. eat yourself out