Reasonable price, solid work, quick turnaround even during the holiday season, and exceptional care for customers. I had my eye on these beautiful black leather boots for 2 years before I finally bought them. They were comfortable, but much to my disappointment, the soles had zero traction and I was certain I'd slip and fall if I wore them out of the house. Al re-soled them for around $35 (if memory serves) during the week of Thanksgiving in 2025 in around 3 days. The soles look seamless and no one would be able to tell that they weren't the originals. They have solid traction on the ground and I am happy to report that I have not slipped once. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Boot re-sole - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great job. good price. Did a proper repair on my wife's boots. I could trust them. Mailed boots sent from five states away. Picked up on time read more

This is an amazing small business. I've taken boots here had custom boots made. I regularly take all of my loafers and get bottoms put on them. Protectors. Pricing is very reasonable and his craftsman are extremely pleasant to deal with. And my items are always returned on time in great condition. read more

I have a problem. I have a good eye for vintage Luccheses and I have a bootmaker/cobbler that's really good at reviving them. This is a vicious cycle that I hope continues. read more

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This guy does amazing work, I will not take my boot to anyone else. Any rodeo guys/gals need boot work. This is the place, I guarantee it! Tell him Danny sent you. read more

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Did a great job with the resole of my Thorogood steel toe boots! Cleaned and reconditioned them well too! Not too bad for how old the boots are. I'm glad to be able to get hopefully another few years out of them for a fraction of the price of a new pair plus I don't need to break them in. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stained shoes, Other said it can't be done unless to have it dyed into dark color but Al removed it effortlessly. Thank you much.

I brought horribly stained custom Lucchese boots to him (per Lucchese Woodlands saying he was the best) and he brought them BACK TO LIFE! Lucchese said that he would need to rebuild them but instead he was able to clean the leather which was very reasonably priced. I would recommend him to anyone needing boot restoration!! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Adhesive stained boots from a hot closet - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Quality, old-fashioned craftsmanship shoe repair without all the commercial hype. Timely repair and restoration at affordable and reasonable prices. I highly recommend Al's for all shoe, boot, and heel repair! read more

Absolutely amazing service! Went in for a Father's Day gift for my fiancé, I wanted to get his late father's boots restored for him after the heel fell off during a trip. I walked in first thing in the morning and was greeted by Al who said he could get these boots back in tip top shape for $50. He told me to expect them by Friday and I received a text Thursday at noon that they are ready for pickup! I am absolutely floored by the results. The owner heard I Ubered to the shop from Pasadena and made sure I waited inside for my uber and even walked me to the car to make sure I was safe getting home. I will never take my boots anywhere else and anybody looking for shoe boot repair I cannot put into words just how absolutely amazing this shop is. read more

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I think this is the best place in town for a quality shoe/boot repair. Al is very knowledgeable and provides an exceptional service. read more

Al's Handmade boots they did amazing job with my boots. I got a new pair of boots at rockem store. The manager from Rockem recommended me this place. Thank you so much for takin the time to work on my boot. Communication was very helpful. I hardly leave reviews but this time i had to do it!. I love my boots now i can wear them without doubt of it. Muchas muchas Gracias. I will recommend them. read more

10/10 service everyone is so helpful! my strap broke on heels i just bought & i got them fixed the following day with amazing, attentive service & attitude. Very grateful! Come for fixed leather goods! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - fixed strap - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Al always amazes! I bought a brown leather Santa belt (4" wide) online. It was just a teeny-tiny bit too wide for my buckle, by about 1/8". I tried a nearby shoe repair shop and they couldn't help; it was going to take a long time till they could get to it and fee, they admitted, would be higher than what they were comfortable charging. I called Al and he told me to bring it by and he'd fix it while I waited. My wife brought it over, he fixed it on the spot, barely charged anything, and even walked her to her car to make sure she was safe. Al has my loyalty. He should have yours, too. read more

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Al is a real and amazing craftsman. One of these very skilled folks that are very few. Al replaced a missing zipper tab on an older handbag and fixed the handles. All at a great price. read more

Al is amazing! My grandfather recently passed away and I wanted him to be buried in the things he loved most, His cowboy boots and leather vest. Both were very badly damaged with the boots being very faded and creased, the soles were completely worn down and the buttons on the vest were hanging on by a thread. I took them to Al and he made them look brand new in only a matter of days. He took something that meant so much to me and made sure to handle it with care! 10/10 would recommend and I'll make sure to bring any future repairs to this place read more

Al's is the beer for local shoe/boot repair! He has a great personality and you will not be disappointed

I highly recommend going here! The staff is friendly, the service is fast, and the prices are great! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

My wife is a minister and the strap on her dress pump snapped and she needed it right away and I took both shoes in so they could compare so the matching pair would align. The staff that greeted me at the door were extremely courteous and professional. I mentioned I Needed i ASAP and the replied "No problem sir". They took my number and advised me to watch my text they would inform me when the shoe was ready. Street parking is ample right out front. I got in my car and had to finish some important correspondence and I had planned to leave and grab a bite to eat. I was only there about 20 minutes when I got a txt telling me they were ready. Man not only did they fix the shoe that was broken they touched up both shoes with leather dye and polished them. They look BRAND NEW! Highly recommend this establishment for repairs and I plan on returning for so personalized hand made boots. read more

Friendly. Quick turn around (dropped off Monday picked up Wednesday). Excellent workmanship. Reasonable fee. Repaired my husband's LLBean waterproof shoes where stitching around back of shoe had worn out after 20 years. Lol yeah we got our $ worth! read more

Don't let the location deter you. Al's is awesome. He will get your boots back to mint condition at a reasonable price. Would recommend.

Great work. I took in so older wing tips I had be missing wearing. Be patient your shoes will thank you.

Two day trip to Houston. Al's got me in, repaired my boots, and had them back before I left town!! Amazing work and great customer service!! Love the experience!! Highly recommended read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Repaired Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

Al not only does amazing work but is also soo kind!! I had two pairs I needed the calves stretched on and on the first try he had them perfect!! He is also a salt of the earth gentleman! Carried my boots out to my car and opened my door for me. I will be recommending Al's Handmade Boots to everyone! read more

I got two pairs of heels repaired here and Alvaro did an amazing job! The customer service was amazing, it took about two days and the pricing was very reasonable! read more

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Great work putting new heels on my boots, conditioning & polishing them. They look new again! read more

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I've been using Al's Handmade Boots for more than 10 years. I collect vintage Lucchese boots (made prior to 1987) and Al is the ONLY person I trust to care for my boots. I go to Al for the simple things like a new heel cap or outsole, and the more complex repairs. For example, I have a pair of Lucchese boots that are made with Teju lizard. In fact, the lizard isn't only on the vamp (i.e., lower part of the boot), but also on the shaft. The skin on the shaft split open while I was putting them on one day. I thought repair was hopeless. I was wrong! Al was able to acquire a perfectly matching strip of Teju and created a seam cover to run up the back of the boot over the tear. And even though only one of my boots was damaged, he mimicked the repair on the other boot too. They look fantastic. I own almost 30 pair of Luccheses and Al is my go-to man. Not only is his work outstanding he is also pretty darn quick. Now, if I could just save enough money to get him to make me a custom pair. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - WHen my vintage (pre-1987) Luccheses need work I ONLY go to Al. - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I highly recommend this place. As of this review, I've dropped by Al's to repair a belt and pair of boots and the outcome was perfect. Incredible. Five stars for Al's Handmade Boots in Houston Midtown. read more

Sent in a pair of vintage used Tony Lama Ostrich boots and they did a fantastic job! I asked for a resole but to reuse the heel blocks. They replaced the sole with a nice thick leather sole that was stained black to match the originals and the original heel blocks were reused with new Goodyear heel caps added. The boots were then polished and shined. When I got em back, they looked magnificent! Al even sent me progress pics along the way. All in, they do great work and definitely know cowboy boots! Can't wait to send in my next pair! And I'm sending my boots all the way from VA! Thanks again Al! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - My Tony Lamas after a resole and conditioning/shine. - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I recommend Al's Handmade Boots. Mr. Al is very personable and he is a great guy. He truly is a real craftsman and he does outstanding custome work, repairs on almost anything, and he will give your shoes and boots a new look every time. Al's Handmade Boots is the BEST in Houston and likely the best in Texas! Go see for yourself! read more

Excellent service, pricing and turnaround times. Highly recommended for anything leather, 5 stars.

My whole experience here was great. I haven't had customer service this good in ages. I needed my boots stretched and they got them done in time for me to wear them to the rodeo. read more

Always fast, high quality work. Made my boots look new. Every time!!! I take all my shoes there once a year. read more

I am VERY particular about my shoes and i rarely take them to a shoe place ... however, i i have tried 'the shoe hospital' in the past with mixed results so i decided to try Al's. Al has been amazing both at his work but also in communication. Trust him 100%. Excellent work, efficient and super friendly. A+. read more

They did amazing work shortening the heel on a beloved pair of pumps for me! I took a gamble because I knew I would not be able to replace the shoe if the repair didn't go well. Soooo pleased! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I purchased a pair of boots online from a well known company and was not satisfied with the product. Instead of returning them I thought I would give them a try, very nice ostrich leather but with big clunky. ugly one piece rubber sole and heel, UGLY! Several boot shops said they couldn't replace them with a leather sole and heel they were just throw away boots. The company I purchased them from works with a boot repair company but two emails to them to get some info went unanswered. Gave one more try locally and stumbled across AL's Handmade Boots. The best, removed those ugly rubber sole and heel and replaced with leather and a nice walking heal. He is friendly, great personality, completed the work in the time frame he said he would, called me when they were ready. An excellent experience both with the quality of his work and his customer service attitude. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing some boot repair. read more

Mr. Alvaro and his staff does wonderful work. My mom sent several pairs of her boots from Kansas and they did a great job. When she came to Texas we went to the shop. He is a very nice and professional gentleman. He did a great job on my boots as well. Going to take my other shoes to him as well. read more

Great boot repair and shoe repair shop. Been in business for decades and very professional and expert work. Easy to work with, reliable, nice, fair. Make high end custom boots too. Incredible shoe conditioning and shine. Highly recommended. read more

Needed my Allen Edmonds resoled with Dainite soles. Great place to get your shoes done. Highly recommend. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Rubber soles - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have a "shoe guy", do you? I found Al because of his Yelp reviews and when I stopped in to drop of my shoes to be resoled I knew immediately I had found a great place. Al's shop oozes boots, shoes, and leather repair! I really wish I had taken "before" pictures to reflect the atrocious condition of the shoes, especially after two previous 1/2 sole and heal repairs and a build up of polish. That said, they were still really comfortable and I felt they had a little life left. Al confirmed it was worth it and what he returned to me two days later is nothing short of amazing; the pictures do not do justice to the "restoration" Al performed. The shoes are like new- just broken in! As needed, all of my shoes and boots will be cycling through Al's shop. Al is now my "shoe guy", and he should be yours too. Thank you Al for your phenomenal work! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - That shine though!!!! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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