The name of Jeff Meyers' business was enough to draw me in during the recent Genoa Cowboy Poetry &…read moreMusic Festival. What kept me there for a spell was his pieces and the way his hands danced across the leather as he did his work. Jeff is a working Cowboy with an 80-acre ranch near Pyramid Lake. He specializes in lariat rope baskets with tooled leather centers, and other leather products such as custom tooling, portraits, table runners, post cards, coasters, ornaments, and commission pieces. The pieces are very Western, proudly Nevada, and anything but quiet in their beauty.

Jeffs leatherwork is amazing. True works of art. Highly recommend his work. If you haven't seen it…read moreyet you can now stop by consign furniture in reno.

I wanted to make a few custom sheaths for a throwing axe and stars. This was the perfect place for…read moreeverything I needed. From high quality hides to mediocre ones that I needed for my projects. The staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable and knew actually what I needed for my projects. I also bought a packaged craft for one of the grandkids. This is the right place for leather, tooling equipment, snaps and so much more.

What a good find!! Came next door to 999 Pho for lunch, see…read moreother Yelp, and decided to walk off our lunch before doing our other chores. Quality/Quantity - Huge selection. Brings back memories of my custom/tailored leather jacket back in the day. Too bad they do not do repairs here, but had plenty of referrals on their community board. My daughter now wears my jacket, but she wants me to redo the inside liner. I also have been buying some nice leather belts at fairs, etc. Good to see a selection here. Most importantly, I only use brass buckles, and there is a very decent selection here. When I get more free time, I might pick up this hobby...? Leather crafts...? Leather kits...? Etc. Atmosphere - Huge location with a good selection. Restrooms are outside in the mall. Open 6 days a week from 9am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Yelp hours differ slightly. See picture or website. Service - They have leather classes here also, see picture or website. The classes seem very inexpensive! The team was okay, not super friendly or rude. But it might have been obvious that we were browsing. Like a kid in a candy store that is not allowed to have any... Price - Seemed reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1919 with your 108+ worldwide locations. We will be back!

I took my favorite pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots to Kevin and he did an amazing job in less…read morethan 24 hours. The new soles are fitted perfectly and will provide much better winter traction than the slick soles they came with. He also conditioned the leather so they shine like new and are protected from the elements. I was so impressed with his work that I brought him a second pair of black Cole Han shoes that I had thoroughly abused the soles of and the toes were scraped and ugly. Somehow Kevin was able to resole the shoe and put an amazing shine on the toe. While talking to him about my boots he recommended putting a protective sole on when a shoe/boot is new to preserve the leather sole. I just happened to have a new pair of boots in the mail, which I immediately took to Kevin for a sole. He once again did an amazing job, the traction sole looks like it came from the factory, and I won't be falling on my but every time the parking lot freezes over. I can't say enough about the quality of work done at a fair price and in a timely manner.

We totally recommend this place. We walked in looking for a belt and received such great customer…read moreservice from the owner. She was so helpful and made us a custom belt to take back with us to the Bay Area. They have great quality products at both locations.

We visited this location. It was obscure and a little hard to find but well worth the visit. I am…read moretelling you, the knowledgeable woman that helped us made our day as we celebrated milestones. I would highly recommend this location.

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Lots of accessories. If your lost for a helmet come see these guys…read more They also have air bag system from alpinestar techir3. Worth the money if your riding.

Very friendly, very helpful…read more Helped with exactly what I needed to clean up and extend the lifespan and look of my motorcycle boots and jacket. Always appreciate local businesses that are courteous, professional and knowledgeable.

I had purchased this custom bag in Vietnam and they used some inexpensive knock off zippers. They…read morehad lasted a couple years, but we're starting to fail. The shoe Emporium was able to get this back and working order and I couldn't be more excited. The staff was great. The cost was what would be expected, and the turnaround was fast. I would definitely go back with other projects as they seem quite confident in what they do

Found this place walking down Lake Tahoe Blvd on a beautiful June night. My girlfriend saw a…read morepretty light sweater on the rack out in front of the store. It didn't have a price on it, so we went inside to ask for assistance. When we walked in, there was no one to be found. Neither employees or customers. We politely said "hello." Someone in a hidden corner of the store replied "what do you need?" We walked over to the corner of the store. Two elderly woman were there and looked at us as if we were interrupting their gossip-session. I asked the woman behind the counter how much the sweater was. She looked up in an extremely annoyed manner and stated "I don't know, I will have to look it up." This woman's tone and look were as if we were asking her to donate a kidney. I was immediately turned-off. I didn't care if the sweater was free, I wasn't going to do business with a place that treated their would-be customers like some kind of an annoyance. I told the grumpy woman "no thanks" and my girlfriend and I left. We both couldn't believe how poorly this place treated their customers. Especially when this place was deserted and could probably use all the business they can get. With so many retail businesses in the South Lake Tahoe, do yourself a favor and go to an establishment that will welcome you and your hard-earned money.

It's a boot time somebody wrote a review about this place, unfortunately it won't be a great one!…read more Although my wife really loves the boots she bought, they came with a bitter aftertaste. We were denied the locals discount because apparently we weren't local enough despite the fact that we too live on the lake. All sales are final which should make you think twice before making a purchase. My wife got absolutely no recommendations or advice for proper boot maintenance and when we got home we noticed that the leather was extremely dry. You have to wonder if the reason for the no return policy is that they are aware of the poor condition of some of their boots. With plenty of options offering good service in the surrounding area we won't be coming back anytime soon.

After having my only pair of dress shoes fixed recently and looking over previous reviews, I can…read moresay that in my experience: 1. Alberto was chatty and charming. 2. The business was open both when I dropped my shoes off and I picked them up. 3. He knows his shoes, explained how they got in that level of disrepair, and did a great job fixing them and polishing them up for my next formal affair. 4. I felt that what I paid was a good value for the now almost new shoes that I'm sure will last at least a few more years. My only surprise was how big this place is in terms of what else he sells. That includes leather boots, jackets, belts, and related wares. p.s. - I was married to Gayle in these shoes and she was with me when I first purchased them at the Men's Warehouse in Pleasant Hill (Bay Area). After being fitted for my suit, then buying a few dress shirts and a belt, I was asked by the tailor about shoes. My answer? I still have the shoes I was married in the first time! And the rest is history.....

Alberto's is a one man show. Doesn't always open on time nor is he really well organized but he…read moredoes a fab job. My shoes looked brand new. He knows his stuff. Would definitely go there again.

This business is so unique and has so many beautiful items. Right now they're open Friday and…read moreSaturdays but the owner said they are open for more days before the Christmas holidays. The upstairs was currently closed but they said they'd be opening that and the backyard area soon. Can't wait to return!

I absolutely love this place. The owners are so sweet and helpful! The items for sale are…read moreeverything I grew up around. I go in from time to time to see whats new. They have a great vintage jewelry collection. Wonderful sales! I got some beautiful turquoise clip earrings at a decent price.