Excellent service and the job was very well done! It felt a bit pricey to start but the end product was well worth it and I'll continue to use them. read more

Quick service, great results. I needed additional holes in a belt, and they helped me right away. Will go back

Dropped shoes off here the other week. They were pleasant enough and offered same day service for about 5 pairs of shoes (no extra fee)- it was also early in the afternoon. When I came back for pick up the next day, I thought the shoes looked quite good....except that the time and wasn't taken to shine the tongue of the shoes. This would have obviously required the time to unlace the shoes, perform the shine, and lace them back up. When asked about this, the shine employee blamed the brush. Umm, what it really came down to is that he did not want to take the time to unlace the shoes and shine the tongue. So, I have well-shined shoes on the surface, but with untouched tongues (aka they were as dirty and dull as they were when I dropped them off). Not saying I wouldn't go back, but if you go, make it clear you want the TONGUES shined as well as the rest of the shoe. To try to resolve this, the person appearing to be the manager offered an unknown discount...the next time I come back (So I paid full price for about 3/4 of the job. Ehhh...) read more

I needed a full shoe repair (soles, heels, and a shine) and they were able to help me out even though I got in close to closing time, and had my shoes ready and looking great on time. I've been happy with them even now months later, and it cost me less than some other places I've tried in less convenient locations! Definitely check this place out. read more

Highly recommended. If you like your shoes, there is no reason to get rid of them when they're worn. Based on good reviews, I decided to take 2 sad pairs of shoes to A Divine Shine. They are both in better condition than when I bought them. The first pair were leather loafers/moccasins that were completely worn out. They had been through the rain and mud (I actually got stuck in the woods with them), the heel was worn through, and the leather was scratched and creased. Now they are shiny, with new heels, and no scratches. The second was a pair of strappy Clarks wedges that had broken after the first wear. One of the straps on the toe had snapped off. Somehow, they reattached it, and I can wear them again. They are also in a good location if you are running errands - right next to a CVS and a Wells Fargo - and near some good restaurants on 7th St NW. read more

Love this shoe repair shop. It locally owned & they do a great job on shoes. I've had the heels repaired on pairs of men's and women's shoes and got back a solid heel (not cheap ones) and a smooth finish around the heel. The gentleman at the register is friendly and chatty. The prices and pick up times seem reasonable. Plus they send email notifications when the shoes are ready to pick up. I'll be back! read more

I had a great experience with Divine Shine. Initially I went in hoping to have a tough stain removed from my large leather tote bag. They told me up front that the stain (from an exploded can of aerosol sunscreen) would be tough, but they'd give it a try anyway. When they weren't able to remove the stain, they contacted me promptly with an update and offered to re-dye the bag a darker color. I went in, looked through the options and decided to go for it. The bag came out beautifully. And they only charged me for the cost of the dye job (which came out about $15 lower than the initial estimate) and not for the failed cleaning attempt, which I appreciated. I've also been in to have several pairs of shoes re-heeled and all were completed well and at reasonable charge. read more

This is my favorite shoe repair spot I've ever been to! Have been using it for years. They've cleaned decades old leather bags, they've resoled countless pairs of shoes, and recently even stretched two pairs of shoes that had other shoe repair shops stumped. I trust them with my very nicest pairs, and I've never been disappointed. It's clear others feel the same: The shop is filled with so many pairs of shoes and bags, and lots of people trust these folks with their luxury leather goods, with very good reason. read more

These guys cleaned the grey suede shoes you can see in the picture. I didn't think it would be possible. I'm super happy. I highly recommend this repairer. read more

Went in to get a belt hole added to a belt I bought from a friend that didn't fit me. The owner was a nice man who explained to me why I may want to get the belt shortened, rather than adding holes. He said it would only cost about $25-30 which is much less money than I was expecting. I wanted to wear the belt tonight and I'm impatient so I just went with an added hole. He did it for free while I stood there. I really appreciated that. All around great experience, and I probably will end up going back to get the belt shortened. Would recommend to anyone in the DC area looking for a small family buisness. read more

I've never been dissatisfied with the work that this business has done for me. They've fixed soles and heels, and fixed discoloration on my suede shoes. read more

I took a pair of boots into this place a few weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier with this shop's work. Professional, fast, affordable, impressive. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a solid shoe repair business. read more

I had a leather backpack I purchased at a thrift store in Italy restitched because a lot of the original stitching was falling out and the bag was coming apart. They did a beautiful job and the bag truly looks better than when I bought it but hasn't lost any of its used/vintage charm! read more

The staff were helpful and kind to the extent that they stayed at the shop after closing to help me get my heels shined before I went out of town for a wedding. They did a great job, the heels look great! Much appreciated. read more

They did a GORGEOUS job patching up a ripped leather purse that I have loved for years! The total cost was above his original estimate - and he gave me a discount. I'm happy to pay for high quality work, and I appreciated the gesture. They restored my friend's cowboy boots beyond their wildest dreams. 3 Cheers for Divine Shine - for friendly, affordable service close to home! read more

One of my favorite places to go. They are the best. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

Did an incredible job on a worn leather bag I picked up in a flea market, restoring it almost to new. Even added a leather shoulder strap. Beautiful work. Stanley even called up afterwards to see how I liked the work. His devotion to the craft of leather restoration is incredible and I really appreciate someone who takes so much pride in his work. Highly recommend this place. read more

They replaced a zipper that I somehow lost off of one of my boots within a week, and emailed to let me know they were ready, which I appreciated. It was $35, but there was no other shop around to compare prices to, so I was happy to pay that rather than for new boots. read more

I don't write reviews often, but this place deserves a great rating. I've gone twice - three pairs of shoes, belts, and a purse later, I'm seriously impressed. They replaced the heels on my boots and put the bottom back on so it no longer opens like an alligator mouth. They fixed a bag from the former Soviet Union that people in Russia couldn't even fix. And they put loose straps on other shoes back in seamlessly. I'm really impressed and pleased. They are a bargain, personable, and they get the job done well, right, and efficiently. This is a great small business and a superb addition to LeDroit park! read more

Be careful; this place completely ruined an expensive pair of black leather boots! I dropped off a pair of boots to be re-soled. The price seemed reasonable. When I got the boots back though the zipper on one of them had been broken. I took the boots back to the store to be repaired. The store ended up ripping out my old zipper and putting in a zipper that didn't even match (instead of a black zipper like the other boot, they put in a gold zipper painted black!). The hems around the zipper were sewn badly with chunks of thread sticking out and uneven stitching. The boots are completely ruined and can't even be fixed by another more skilled store. read more

Fantastic work, incredibly friendly staff, very reasonable prices, I highly recommend them! I live in the neighborhood and have seen several great reviews of Divine Shine on our neighborhood list serve but assumed they were only a shoe shine place. I walk to work and my dress shoes had reached that rough beat up stage where they seemed ready for replacement. I decided to drop off three pair for cleaning and a shine thinking there was nothing to lose. WOW, they look FANTASTIC. Deep scratches and wear are gone and they look better than they did when I bought them. Stopping in I now realize that they do all kinds of repairs of anything leather so I will be bringing back more for repair and remembering to make cleaning and shine trips there regularly. This is the type of traditional neighborhood business that we really need. High quality, very reasonably priced, relaxed and friendly and attention to detail. Dig out those beat up shoes from the bottom of your closet and give them a try! read more

I took in 5 pair of shoes which needed a myriad of repairs--shine, replace heels, cleaning suede. They were all done extremely well and at an affordable price. I was out of town for a few weeks, so I can't comment on speed. The woman at the counter was unpleasant, but I went there for my shoes, not smiles. Since this is in my neighborhood, it'll likely become my go to cobbler. read more

Another fantastic job by A Divine Shine! I brought in my patent leather Tory Burch flats which needed to be re-heeled and re-soled after city walking and they look like new again! Thanks so much for such great service! read more

Amazing! They pretty much resurrected my favorite boots from the dead. Great service and super friendly. They're my new favorite shoe repair spot read more

I was looking for a great, fairly priced, neighborhood shop and Divine Shine more than exceeded my expectations. The owner was so kind and helpful - I needed a strap reattached to a sandal and he was careful to walk me through the options and to make sure I would be happy with the result. It was so reasonably priced - far less expensive than some other shoe repairs in DC. He told me they would be ready in 4 days, and they ended up being ready the next day - such an awesome surprise. Finally, they send emails to let you know when your repair is ready, which is so convenient. Highly recommend! read more

Ruined suede buttons on a pair of leather booties. I needed to have the plastic (toe taps?) placed on the bottom of leather soled shoes and chose this location based reviews. Initially the owner was friendly and offered to shine the shoe as well. When I picked up the shoe the suede buttons where ruined. He then argued saying the buttons were always leather and scratched significantly. I disagreed showed him a picture of the shoes on the store website so he offered to determine how to fix. 3 weeks later he calls and says he did research and the buttons were never suede. I go in and he is quite irate with me and provides two points of justification. 1- The website shows other buttons and I must be confused. 2- He's a lawyer and he knows logic and I'm being illogical. After yelling at me for some extended period saying there is nothing that could have altered the buttons and I'm lying to him; I just took my shoes and did not pay. While toe taps are only $40 the shoes were $300 so its a significant loss for me. First, the boots only come in two colors- black leather with suede buttons and maroon suede with gold buttons. Second, the most logical explanation is that someone used shoe polish on the suede buttons and ruined the suede. Also, the shine job was horrible. He used a significant amount of shoe polish, altering the look of the shoe. Between inability to fix shoes properly and an awful tempter, no one should go here ever. After recounting this story to several friends I learned of so many awful encounters had by others. This place needs to go out of business. read more

A Divine Shine fixed & replaced the scraped up heel of a pair of designer heels and did an AMAZING job! The price is extremely reasonable for the craftsmanship & skill. Thank you! read more

If you are looking for high-quality shoe repair, I highly recommend A Divine Shine. My shoes looked incredible when I picked them up--probably better than new. In my experience, the adage "you get what you pay for" is very relevant in the case of shoe repair. I have taken my shoes to lesser shops, just to have them fall apart right after. At this shop, I got an explanation of exactly what my shoes needed and why, along with long-lasting, quality work at a fair price. You'll also get advice on how to make your shoes last longer (e.g., by having taps put on the new soles). Great shop. read more

I've had 3 pair of shoes repaired at Divine. They've all come back looking great. The employees are friendly and nice to talk to. I'm super happy to find a good shoe place in my neighborhood. read more

While my boots weren't ready on the promised day and this wasn't communicated to me until I walked in the shop, the guy offered without any pushing to deliver them to my home by the end of the day. Can't beat that. read more

Don't go to Divine Shine if the tv show Hoarders stresses you out. Shoes, boots, bags, and (god knows what) other things are piled high. I've used the place for re-soling and shines. There are so few places in DC that do proper shoe repair. As a former New Yorker, I loathe the lack of a corner shoe shine in DC. But let's be honest, the proliferation of objectionable shoes in This Town among the Hill staffers and government bureaucrats may not call for a more robust shoe care scene. Hollywood for ugly people. Back to Divine Shine... They are disorganized, slow, and often struggle to find your shoes when you pick them up. The pricing seems entirely arbitrary. That said, they do a solid job, if you don't care a lick about efficiency. Workable. But that's the best adjective I can use for this place. read more

I've taken at least 10 pairs of shoes to "A Divine Shine" and I have never been less than pleased. The staff is knowledgeable and very courteous. They always get the job done, and I highly recommend them. read more

Mr. Mayes and his team did a wonderful job fixing up my Bruno Maglis. Great work. Will definitely go back for all shoe and leather needs.

Highly recommend these guys for shoe repair. They really care about providing a quality product and improving the quality of your shoe. Really nice people and a fabulous local establishment - and they will remember you! read more

Divine shoes did a great job! I brought several pairs of heels here, and each pair came out looking like new! The price was reasonable, and the repairs were quick. I would definitely recommend their service. read more

So worth it! My favorite riding boots were on their last legs, got then back with a brand new sole in the exact color of the boot and polished and shinned to look like brand new. The new heal was $50some and the shine was $10. Well worth it seeing how it just added another few years onto my favorite go to shoe. Nice people too! read more

I had three pairs of shoes that needed to be repaired and Divine Shine was able to repair them all seamlessly! I WILL BE DOING BUSINESS WITH DIVINE SHINE IN THE FUTURE! Quaint location, reasonable prices, and timely turnaround (7 days for all three and it's his busy season). I think the owner is an invaluable resource in this area! The only concern I have is the attitude of the employees in the store -- they seemed a bit irritated when I dropped off my shoes, but everyone was warm and hospitable when I picked up my shoes. Not to mention, the owner called me to update me on the shoes progress during the week and suggested another service to me to make my shoes better. 1) The soles of my So Kate Louboutins needed to be guarded (the leather is so thin and I wear them so often that the soles were significantly worn) and at first I was nervous to get them done because I was concerned about losing the original feel and look of the shoe with the formation of a platform BUT I was so PLEASANTLY surprised to find that the sore guard was done so thinly and precisely that the shoe hasn't changed aesthetically! The owner knew exactly what he was talking about when he recommended that particular sole guard to me and the job was executed so well. He told me to get the sole guard because I'd want to preserve the original leather soles and he was right. I've preserved the shoes and didn't have to compromise on the look or feel. The heel tips were also replaced with custom made heel tips which were tapered to provide stability. I didn't even know that's what the shoes needed but they look great and are sturdier than those that were provided when I purchased the shoes from Neiman this summer. Additionally, the tips of the shoes were redone at his suggestion to provide a good surface to the sole guard and to enhance the longevity of the shoes. I really appreciated the suggestion and I'm beyond pleased with the service to these shoes. 2) I have had these great Aldo leather booties (gift from my best friend) since fall 2010 and the rubber heel tips were worn and coming out of the bottom of the heel! I wasn't sure how they could be fixed, but they were. DS replaced them so I'll be able to wear them for at least another 4 years. The one thing I noticed is that they were replaced and secured with "tiny staples" which the shoes didn't have previously. Not a bid deal, just something I noticed and something I think customers should be aware of: in order to fix some heels, DS needed to change how the tips were originally attached to the heel. The replaced tips seem sturdy and can't be seen when I walk so in the end I'm 100% satisfied. 3) I have a pair of nude Aldo platform heels that I'd scuffed and ripped pretty badly walking around DC. The stems had got caught in grates on the street a few times so from the back things were pretty unsightly. I'd only had them for about 2 years so I knew I needed to fix them. I thought that he would have to cut off the material that had peeled away but he was able to secure it back into place! Now looking at the back, I'm not so embarrassed anymore. DS also opted to clean these shoes for me free of charge! The shoes look new, the heel stems are no longer messed up or an eyesore, and I can't wait to wear them again. Thank you for your service DIVINE SHINE!!! read more

I love small stores like this, where the owner also performs the labor and you know exactly who is working on your stuff (not to mention knowing that your money is supporting a local business and not some faceless corporation). Stanley did a fantastic job on a fine leather bag I've had for many years and hope to have for many years to come -- fixing rips, reinforcing weak spots, and restoring the appearance to its former glory. My roommate took his shoes here and had similarly positive results. It takes a lot to make me take the effort to write a Yelp review, but the service I received here was excellent enough to deserve it. read more

This place knows exactly how to take good care of shoes! Looked all over DC and this is the ONLY place that is willing to clean suede shoes. I had 2 pairs of brown suede shoes that were very dirty, and I thought were beyond repair (liquid, food, dirt...it was all soaked in there). The store owner took them for a few days, and when he gave them back they were completely clean. It was amazing. All for a very reasonable price (my price was $12/pair). Everybody in the store is very nice and welcoming and loves to explain how they will take care of your shoes and how you can take better care of them in the future. I WILL BE GOING TO DIVINE SHINE FOR ALL MY FUTURE SHOE NEEDS AND RECOMMEND ALL MY FRIENDS TO GO THERE AS WELL. read more

Stopped in to get some heels repaired. Mr. Mayes was extremely friendly and helpful. I ended up getting my suede shoes cleaned as well. The price was great, service was friendly, and my shoes look like new again. read more