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Al's Shoe Repair

4.6 (55 reviews)

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Jeannette F.

This review is by no means a reflection of customer service because they were nice; however, highly recommend staying away for any luxury brand shoes. I wish they would have been honest that they don't specialize in luxury brands. I bought a pair of Gucci heels and called them based on reviews asking if they do the clear sole protectors. They said yes bring before 12 PM. I said great I need them for a wedding that I leave for in less than 12 hours, so I'll give it a try. Fast forward, they don't have clear sole protectors. They placed a rubber protector on this brand new heel -- scratched the sole to add glue to attache the rubber sole. I did see he had a tan colored sole when I went back because I had bad gut feeling, but I thought that's what he would use to outline the clear sole protector... that was clearly not the case. Unfortunately, I feel the integrity of the shoe was compromised and I'm so sad because they were delivered today and fresh out of the box. I'm hoping with some wear they'll look a little bit better, but I'm already bothered it took my excitement away. I really wish they would have just been honest they don't specialize in this brand of shoes... I have a place in Burbank I love, but I just moved to the area and thought it was worth finding new local spots. Big, costly mistake...

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8 months ago

Excellent work and much less money for quality work than Riverside Dr. Sherman Oaks and Westfield Mall Sherman Oaks!

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great care for my and my wife's shoes. The prices were reasonable and the quality of the work matched shoe repair at much higher prices.

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Awesome service and reasonable prices. I added some patches on my leather vest and cane out great . Fast service and friendly.

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Very nice and honest. Quick turn arounds with my boot repair and zipper repairs. Thank you very much.

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1 year ago

He took care of my service as I waited. Very good job with the shoe wax and his prices were fair. Would recommend this place.

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5 years ago

I had a minor tweak to one of my shoes and Al did it in 1 minute and didn't even charge me for it! Would definitely come back.

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I really appreciated the work quality and customer service. So happy I can keep shoes that I like for a lot longer than expected!

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7 years ago

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8 years ago

Fast and friendly. Not the cleanest or prettiest place but super great work on ballroom shoes!

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9 years ago

I always come here if I need my shoes repaired! The owner of the shop is so nice (a true mom-and-pop) and his prices are beyond affordable.

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So glad I found Deluxe Shoe Repair! I took in my son's Jordans because the stitching/glue was…read morecoming apart, and I wasn't sure if they could be saved. Luckily, I came across this place and decided to give it a try and the best decision. Sako was amazing. Super friendly, honest, and took the time to explain what needed to be done. He made the whole process easy and stress-free. Within 24 hours, he texted me that the shoes were ready for pickup, which was impressive. Not only did he double-stitch the areas that were falling apart and make them solid again, but he also cleaned the shoes, which was a really nice touch. They looked great when I picked them up. Fast turnaround, quality work, and great customer service. I'll definitely be coming back here for any future shoe repairs and highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!

I wasn't hoping to end this experience with a bad review.. however the owner Sam reached his limits…read morewhen it to came to the point of verbal abuse. 1. I brought a pair of boots to narrow the shaft and was told it was do able and of course right after mentions his quote of " i am a repair shop not a manufacturer" and charges immediately upfront.. I guess knowingly that if the outcome is bad he can speak to you any way he wants as you are obviously not going to get a refund for his messed up job. Even if you try to explain your dissatisfaction he will NOT listen and verbally attack with bad words in front of his daughter and wife and not take grant it for his messy job. Shame on you! Please do yourself a favor and don't get fooled by the 4.8 reviews on Yelp. This man has zero manners. Below are the pics of how crooked my shaft is and had to ask him to clean his messy glue stains off my shoe. So if you want your shoes ruined it's the perfect spot!

Al's Shoe Repair - shoerepair - Updated May 2026

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