Been going here since 1984 when opened in Randhurst, then he moved to Arlington Heights, keepling…read morename so his patrons could find him. The 5 star reviews are his work. He made anything look new, especially jackets, could match any color, smooth any damage & so reasonable. He retired a couple years ago but used to be annoyed people didn't pick up & pay right away as it took up space & easily lost. People should be charged full fee when left & daily storage. The name should be changed to stand on its own.

New owners. I was just quoted $95 for a resole on a $75 pair of shoes. No interest in discussion -…read moreno interest in me bringing in my own soles. This place used to be the best. Sorry to see a change hands.

Excellent service and great repair job. My boots fit great now. They were so tight before.read more

Cash only accepted here!! Asked for stitching to be repaired on sandals. Paid $10. When I picked…read moreup, he made the repair with glue. I could've done that myself.

My Mother needed a shoe repaired and they did a great job in short amount of time. They were very…read morenice.

Alex has been exemplary in every way. He finds a way to do things that need doing and they always…read morework. He will also warn you if something that you want to do is not necessarily a good idea or will not work well. We've been going there for many years and he is a wonderful part of the Rolling Meadows community.

My wife's shoe needed to be re-soled. She had two pairs of shoes, and the gentleman that owns the…read moreplace was nice and extremely honest. Just One thing is: he does not take debit or credit cards... just an FYI. So make sure you bring cash & bring a couple 20s with you before you enter. I think he also takes checks too. .. just a healthy warning unless if you bank at WinTrust. There is one bank a couple doors down that you can pull money from at the ATM beforehand.. you have to pay first before any work is done. We had to end up doing that. But no problem- we bank at WinTrust so we're okay... The owner said he can do it and give him a couple days to complete. Came back after about a week later and the soles of the shoes were done. It was a very good quality replacement, and his workmanship was pretty much straightforward. There was no blemishes or anything to our nature so: Overall, my wife was very happy with the the work involved. The quality of the replacement was better than the OEM on the shoe in my opinion. He was a little bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for. We'd go back for shoe repairs.. One star is just deducted because of the convenience of the cash issue in which we have no problem with. We do understand the theory behind it. It could've been that he was burned way too many times. So again we get it. However, from a customer standpoint inconvenience, it is a slight inconvenience for those who are not near a bank or don't carry cash around. But again: we get it and the service as well as the quality/workmanship is there, but the ability to work with credit or debit would put you at you at five stars. We would definitely come back again though, he did a really good job on the shoes. Thanks for the work!

I brought a pair of absolutely wrecked leather boots in--sole 1) cracked in half and 2) coming off,…read morezipper broken, insole completely worn out, the works--and Alex gave them back to me basically brand new! I love love LOVE what I got back, they're absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable. Amazing service :) I know I'm coming here for future shoe repairs!!

He claimed that my Cole Haan leather soles aren't the kind that get repaired anymore. Since when?…read more Since the previous generation of cobblers retired?

I walked into Al's Shoe Service not expecting what was about to happen!!…read moreexcellent service and excellent entertainment!

We have been going to Philip's Shoe Clinic for decades, not just for shoe soles and heels, but also…read morefor luggage and even briefcase repairs. It had been six years since my last visit, but I recently returned this past Tuesday. While I was on an overseas vacation, I was in a rush and accidentally caught part of a Ziploc bag in my purse's zipper. The more I tried to fix it, the worse it became. Eventually, I managed to get the zipper almost all the way open, but it remained stuck and would not close for the rest of the trip. Thankfully, the purse had two major compartments with separate zippers, so I was still able to use it. When I got back, I brought the purse to Philip's Shoe Clinic, unsure if it could even be repaired. Oscar came out from the back of the shop to greet me. He was so considerate and did not want to handle my purse with his hands dirty from work, so he did not fully assess the damage at first. Still, he gave me a very reasonable estimate of $14 and said it would be ready in two days. To my delight, the purse was ready on time, and the zipper worked perfectly. Even better, Oscar only charged me $10 instead of $14. I truly appreciated his honesty. We chatted a bit, and I learned that Oscar has been the owner of the shop for the past nine years, although he has worked there since the 1990s. When the previous owner retired, she asked Oscar to take over, and he has been running it ever since. That explains why the high quality of work has never changed. This was not the first time Oscar showed such generosity. On two separate occasions, he did not charge me at all. Once was for punching extra holes in the strap of a crossbody bag so I could shorten it. Another time, about six years ago, a family member got some fabric caught in the zipper of a short jacket and had to take it off like a pullover. Oscar was able to fix it right away while I waited. Oscar is not only skilled but also kind and helpful. I feel so fortunate to have Philip's Shoe Clinic in our neighborhood. I highly recommend it.

Three stars due to lack of communication. I had brought in 2 items to be repaired at separate…read moretimes. Both items weren't ready when promised and no call or follow up was made. He doesn't answer the phone or have a voicemail to leave a message. I actually had to go in multiple times to find my work wasn't done. And no call was made when it was ready. One item was never completed. I took it home after it sat in his store for 3 weeks Untouched. Why ask for a phone number if you're not going to use it?

I took in some old Mephisto shoes for my Dad. Angelo did an amazing job at fixing the ripped seams,…read morepolishing the shoes and making them look nearly new again. He's a very kind and professional gentleman. We've taken in shoes to be repaired, in the past. He fixes purses, shoes and does have knife sharpener services. It's a cash/check and carry business. Angelo works fast and is very precise. Nice guy!! Give him a try!!

Went to to replace the sown on soles of my 5 year old moose leather moccasins and instead of sowing…read morethem he decided to glue the new sole and after about three months of wear they are already falling apart and most likely will need to be replaced by a whole new pair which would of cost about $20 more than the $90 he asked for the repair truly disappointed as I loved my shoes and wanted to support a small business but apparently I need to start cobbling myself if I want it done properly

Gary is the BEST. he is a perfectionist and it shows on his work thank you Gary for my Christian…read moreLouboutin heels.

Professional, efficient and easy to work with . . . I had a zipper slide replaced but will return…read morefor patches to be sewn on my leather vest