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Al's Shoe Repair

4.6 (56 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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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly and professional staff, fast turnaround times, and fair and reasonable pricing. The quality repair work is often praised.

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1 year 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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5 years ago

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2 years ago

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

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2 years 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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6 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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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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