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March 2024 by Sayle Milne
THRILLED!My favorite boots (from 2008) were showing holes in the soles and all-around wear and tear. Truthfully, I thought they were past the point of being repaired. I picked them up today and they look brand new! Two day turn around and $65 dollars later, I am one happy customer!
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November 2023 by Lucas Velle
Friendly and great quality
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October 2023 by Sally To
Excellent work for resoling boots and two day turnaround. Brought this sad worn looking pair back to its original former beauty. $55 cost is worth it. Should have brought cash so I didn’t have to pay the cc fee.
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April 2023 by Rebecca Tyree
Great for resoling, but not for full service repair. Brought in boots where the uppers had started tearing away from the sole. The guy told me he could fix it - when I got my boots back they were different sizes and were so small they hurt my feet. They also had a gross oily black residue on the entire seam. I brought them back to ask about a refund, but the guy said he would stretch them. He did, but they’re still too small. He told me to wear them and see if they stretch out. Now I have a foot injury. Either he should have been honest with me upfront about the shoes not being able yo be repaired, or he should have given me my money back.Good if your soles are worn down, but not for anything more technical than that. Be careful that you’re asking for something straightforward when you give this place your money - otherwise, they might just take the $$$ and make your shoes unwearable.
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March 2023 by Kevin Ericson
Excellent service and reasonable prices. A true asset to the neighborhood.
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January 2023 by Laura Mahoney
Asked Mel to fix a buckle on my shoe that a previous cobbler said was not fixable. He charged me only $5 and was extremely nice and timely. Mel is my new cobbler!!
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December 2022 by Susan S.
Best shoe repair. Totally honest and fair on pricing. Does an amazing job on any leather, shoes, belts, handbagsComes from a long line of leather workers.Use him and tell your friends
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November 2022 by Meredith Hodulik
I’ve brought multiple pairs of shoes, and all have come back looking amazing. Everything from cleaning to repairing has been great. Also super fast turn around time. Highly recommend.
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September 2022 by Jacqueline Bolier
Obsessed … only place to take your shoes in Manhattan
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July 2022 by brian perkins
I love shoes and I love this place. Old school quality. Old school service. Old school value. My father taught me that if you take care of shoes they will last “forever.” I like to tell my kids “these shoes are older than you are.” And they are. And my kids are in their 30s. Thanks to Mel’s.
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July 2022 by Matthew Slater
The most underrated store in all of New York. From Hermès to Zara...canvas to leather...Mel does it all and does it unbelievably well. Well worth every penny.
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June 2022 by Suzanne Jordan
Always helpful when I stop in with patients for cane sizing. Nice owner. Recommend.
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April 2022 by Rachel N.
Highly recommend! I stopped by Mels Shoe Repair for the first time this week- what a pleasant surprise. I needed a patent leather heel repaired... it was done expertly! Quickly! I could hardly believe it. The professionalism and quality of their work was really impressive. Happy to become a return customer.
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April 2022 by Arielle Morris
Idk why I took my ysl purse here to be repaired. It was a simple repair and I thought they could do it. I’m so sad. Taking it to a tailor and hopefully it can be fix. For some reason they sealed it with glue ? it’s a $1500 bag… why add glue
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March 2022 by toby lewis
Fixed and shined my shoe in 15 minutes excellent prices and customer service.