A local, small business that's not so hidden, yet it's a diamond in the rough in this part of the…read moreUne! (aka Union City) I finally had the time to check this place out on my lunch break - given, I was in an instant desire to let go & get my hands off of some fresh kicks (Air Jordan 4 Retro Bred ReImagined - sz 10), that I had bought over a ShockDrop from their Nike SNKRS app hat my homie hooked up for me not too long ago! Don't let that person know, tho! (cuz I will find out! Haha JK) I used to be somewhat 'so much' involved in the shoe game / hypebeast lifestyle growing up.. I remember so much back in high school, with my part-time job in the library shelving books, yet I'd fork over almost my entire paycheck to get some J's... but then, it sorta just stopped once I graduated high school & went to college - up 'til I was gettin' into my early twenties, and had phased out of it & moved on to 'grown man shoes', as my best friend would say back in the day not too many years back. Like a saying I once heard in my teens, you gotta know where to "deal with the real" AND having done a smooth transaction with Kyle Goudie (the proprietor of this humble abode of a buy/sell/consignment shop) was definitely a foreal, foreal REAL one! Honest, Legit, and Transparent. Thank you for being friendly & patient - especially for someone like me not having a peer-to-peer mobile payment app that allows users to easily transfer funds from a linked financial institution account to another recipient - I did have PayPal, tho! Haha. I originally bought the shoes at a higher price & offered the , but I wasn't trippin' out since it was only a few dollars difference - and with my side hustle as a musician - can't complain to be 'too blessed to be stressed'. #mindfulmatters I definitely recommend ya'll check this local business when you find yourselves on this side of the East Bay!! Don't say I didn't warn you! Once in awhile, you'll find yourselves craving for some fresh kicks, just wanting to browse on some vintage apparel & footwear & other knick knacks, and/or even getting yourself donned in what's "in" to be "it", cuz you know you just can't stay away from being & looking "fit"!

Grand reopening!…read more Sole Scrubs is now reopened. These guys are tenacious, hard working, and have a love for shoes and their community. Are you looking for a pair of Air Nomo Max and can't find it anywhere? If Sole Scrubs can't find them, no one can! Are you looking to recondition your favorite sneakers? They can do that, too! Do you want a Vintage 49er Superbowl Shirt from 1995? I do, and I have no doubt that the amazing staff at Sole Scrubs will find me exactly what I want. Come check out their newly reopened store, Sole Scrubs, Union City, born and bred.

Willy and Joy and their seamstress Dee are the sweetest nicest people and take pride in their…read morecraft... it is very difficult to find high quality seamstresses and cobblers now! I have been Willy's customer working on my shoes and bags for years when they were in Hayward, and now they are right on Hesperian and I couldn't be happier. I've had heels redone, shoe scratches fixed, bag straps cleaned up and repaired. Dee has done alterations and resewn a few blouses and a heavy sherpa winter coat for me and I would never go anywhere else to care for my leather goods and alterations. Thank you and lots of love to Willy, Joy, and Dee.

Service was excellent my Keens were coming apart I had to have both glued back together and then…read moretoo them to Costa Rica and even getting them wet they held up the whole tripod

I gotta say that Maselli's is one of the few "old school" businesses that has a well-earned…read morereputation. They've taken car of my shoes over the years and I brought a challenge with a pair of beloved Bragano loafers that you can't buy anymore. Matt is a pro and a genius in how he was able to bring these back to life. In his words, I brought him a train wreck...and he fixed it! Matt, you are the man!

Finding a solid, friendly, and honest shoe repair shop feels nearly impossible these days, but…read moreMaselli truly exceeded my expectations! I had been hesitant after reading mixed reviews of other places, so I reached out to Maselli first to see if they could meet my expectations. Their responsiveness and honesty immediately gave me confidence, and I decided to bring my boots in. I did have to pay the full amount upfront before seeing the finished product, which made me a bit hesitant at first--but the results truly speak for themselves. What impressed me even more was learning that the restoration was hand painted, not sprayed on, which shows just how much care, skill, and meticulous attention to detail went into the work. You can really tell they take pride in what they do. This place is truly a gem, and I'm so glad I took the chance. I've finally found a shoe repair shop I can trust and will absolutely be coming back.

My husband and I have been loyal customers of this family-owned business for over 20 years, and…read moreDino stands out as our go-to expert. His extensive knowledge and exceptional advice have consistently guided us in finding the perfect footwear for various occasions. From work boots and dress shoes to comfortable walking shoes and stylish sandals, Dino's recommendations have always been spot on. The store has a great selection of work and dress boots, sandals, comfy shoes, leather items, and they even fix shoes, purses, and luggage! My husband often brings his work boots for repairs, and they always do an outstanding job! The entire family and staff are equally friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing excellent service. They genuinely go out of their way to assist customers, ensuring a positive shopping experience. Happy 68th Anniversary, The Cobblers! May you continue to thrive for many more years to come! Kaji's

Upon entering the smell of leather rocks your soul. I would venture to say even hard core vegans…read morelove the smell of leather.  Back in the day my partner was always taking her shoes here for new heels.  Girls and their heels!!! When working in the city I would sometimes drop them of at places there just for convenience but nothing as good as The Cobblers. Not only a shoe repair place but a store for boots, work boots, hats, coats etc. I even stock up on Shoe Goo here for my Merrill running shoes with the sole that can't be replaced but was told it would be more expensive if they did it so just get the Shoe Goo. This place has been around since the late 50's and run by the same family.  Shoe repair is an art that won't get taken over by AI. The only thing that will put a place like this out of business is disposable shoes and clothes.  We are not there yet for the nice stuff. So once again my partner needed heels on her boots and since nothing local it's of to Hayward. $20 up front and a few days later boots look as good as new. New heels and all polished up. So for the ladies not sure if ya'll in the clackety heel camp or the more cushie no clack camp, but they have both. My partner is in the clackety camp. You can get hear her coming on a tile floor a mile away. So not just heels but resoles and all types of repairs. There is free parking on the street and in the back. Go there, it'll be great.

Very good service and fast response and will deliver your shoes door to door.my sneakers looks new!read more

From the owner: From everyday kicks to special occasion heels, we ensure each pair receives the royal treatment in…read morecleaning and repair.

I want to commend Purple Tie on their response to a delivery mix-up. I just finished my first order…read morefrom them yesterday, and had to call in regarding a mistake. Elias took my call, and his customer service was absolutely A+. He really made me feel respected and cared for, and immediately handled the issue. I was very impressed by him! Seeing as this was my first order, I haven't had enough experience to say much more yet. But clothes are nicely cleaned and folded, and the one-day turnaround was great.

So far I've used this service twice and each time, I've loved it. It is unbelievably convenient! I…read moredo not have a washer dryer and used to go to the laundry mat, but was tired of lugging everything and taking my time at the laundry mat. My friend told me about this service and when I looked, I was able to book a pick up for the next day. The turn around is just so insanely fast, I love it. They pick up on laundry on Tuesday and it's back by Wednesday, folded in seran wrap and put in bags placed in my front yard. I don't think I'll ever do laundry again. I think the price point is there and worth it. The laundry mat was pricey, and this is comparable especially with the work being done for you. I have placed very large orders bc I refused to do laundry for so long and to me it's worth the price. However, what I do not think is worth it is that blankets are $25 a piece no matter the size. So if you have tiny blankets like from Amazon I recommend getting a friend to do them bc the wash will cost more than the blanket itself. If it's your first time, you'll use garbage bags and they'll bring back your order in a purple bag so you can reuse that bag for future orders!