Shoe Stores in San Rafael, CA

“Marín Square a store center like Ross, subway, Mexican Taqueria, a Grocery store. And the one I attend most often is the aesthetics, the only one that is within the area next to a dry cleaner.”

“I adore the oldtimers at Marelli Brothers Shoe Repairing [sic] in San Rafael. I occasionally called this 104 year-old business, which is still owned and operated by the family, and say, “Hey, can you do this random leather work thing for me?” And they say, “We don’t really do that.” And then I say, “Yeah, but will you?” And they say, “Sure, 10 bucks.”

It takes a while to place an order because every single one of them is deaf as shit and there is loud machinery going, and they are guaranteed to lose your item at some point in the process. What they lack in efficient streamlined soullessness, they make up for in inefficient, turbulent soulfulness. Quality work, unreasonably low cost, and character to boot. Keep this place alive as a favor to me, pls and thanks.

12/10, would recommend a friend

One or two of the guys just retired so if you talk them out of their stated policy of not accepting random projects like mine, expect delays. And celebrate them. Because these folks are doing god’s work out here and are the real deal.

I have no idea how they survive in Marin. A lady who’s appearance I will decline to describe because I don’t want to be misinterpreted as misogynistic (but I will describe her as well-monied and disrespectful of the working class that keeps her lifestyle comfortable) came in, was very snipey, and could hardly believe that her purse wasn’t ready yet. Take a chill pill, lady, you could no doubt pay a year or three’s worth of my rent if you sold all your other perfectly serviceable purses on the secondhand market.”

“Your curbside pickup is quick and easy. I order online and pickup same day. When the line inside is long, having it delivered to the car is a blessing to avoid crowds. I appreciate some items taking longer for store-delivery, but even this couldn't be any more convenient. Thank you Northgate Macy's!”