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    Best Foot Forward

    4.1 (110 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Best Foot Forward

    Shoe cleaning

    Shoe dying

    Shoe repair

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    Shoe resoling

    Shoe shining

    Shoe stretching

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    Voltaire V.

    I bought a pair of minimalist/barefoot dress shoes for my wedding. I loved the fit, but the color was, shall we say, nacho cheesy! I brought the shoes to Best Foot Forward, and the father daughter team showed me several different colors of shoes, talked with me about what I was wearing, and helped me find the right color. They suggested that I bring in the belt I was thinking about using, and we ended up dying the shoes to match the belt!The end result was perfect. They even walked me through the right shoe lace choice! I couldn't be happier!

    Fabiola S.

    I received beautiful Sam Edelman boots for Christmas. I put them on and I almost cried they were so narrow and painful. I have very skinny feet, so it was too much. Luckily, I read reviews and found here. To stretch them cost $35 and I can come back 3 times if I need them adjusted in any way. The ladies were super kind and my boots were ready in two days - just in time for my NYE! My boots were so perfect with the first adjustment that I wore them out the store. I will definitely be bringing more pieces to restore as well.

    Resoled Alden boot with vibram
    W Y.

    I brought a pair of Alden Goodyear welted boots for resole adding vibram rubber lugged rubber "commando" on top. 1st resole The excellent results speak for themselves and completed with antique finishing on the leather soles. The shoes are better now than they were new from Leffot. I trust them with fine footwear. Work was completed in one week as promised and for the same rates you'd see anywhere in the area.

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    6 months ago

    Organized, clean store. My designer heels were well repaired with quality at a reasonable price.

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    Great craftsmanship. They took my idea and made it reality. My item was ready when promised. Friendly staff.

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    8 months ago

    They did a great job narrowing calves on suede boots! I will definitely go back and recommend them to my friends.

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    10 months ago

    These guys are Great! I've been having my footwear taken here for years and always comes back like new!

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    2 years ago

    They do an amazing job. Also do custom work so creative. A very friendly family business. I've been a loyal customer for over 20 years

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    2 years ago

    Wonderful staff and service! I broke an expensive purse while traveling, and they repaired it better than new and sent it to my home!

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    Ask the Community - Best Foot Forward

    What's the average price of patent leather handbag repair ? For Chanel corner rubbing

    Hello! It’s hard to say what the best approach would be to repair your Chanel purse, so we would love to take a look to give you a more accurate price range!

    Have you adjusted your hours due to Coronavirus?

    Yes, as of today, we are open Monday and Wednesday from 12-6pm and Saturday from 10am-6pm.

    Hello! I have loose threads in two spots on my Chanel purse. I was wondering would you be able to fix those and put them back in place, as well as do you clean Chanel caviar leather (it is in a tan beige color) from color transfer, etc.? Thank you!

    Hello there, we can definitely fix those problems for you! We do recolor a lot of Chanel caviar leather so we are quite familiar with it. The lose threads doesn’t sound like a big issue but either way I would recommend you bring it into the shop so… Read more

    The pull tab on my leather jacket broke. Can you repair something like that?

    Yes we certainly can!

    I bought new boots and the zipper cane damaged/bent so I can't unzip the boot. Could you repair them?

    Definitely! We recommend bringing them in to see what the best approach would be!

    I have a pair of Camper sneakers that I have worn through completely on the soles. Is there hope for these? I love them so, but i can't wear them as they hurt now with no support.

    Certainly! We’ve repaired plenty of Campers before! We always suggest to bring them in so we can see what would be the best of option to approach the issue.

    Does this place shorten heels?

    Yes we do! But we usually say any adjustments being done to the heel should not exceed more than 1/2in, with that being said every shoe gives a certain amount, some might give a little less or a little more but that can’t be determined until things… Read more

    Do you offer cleaning service to suede shoes?

    Yes we do! We have a professional suede cleaning and sanitation machine that will clean almost any stain! Our suede cleaning service works on any color suede, so no need to worry about the color.

    Do you clean sneakers like Jordan's?

    Yes of course, we can clean and recolor any brand of sneakers! Prices do vary depending on the current condition.

    Do they repair Red Bottoms (Christian Louboutin)?

    Yes of course! We can repair the soles, change the heels (we have originals), add a sole protector and much more!

    Hello Best Foot Forward, I'd like to inquire about getting vibram soles added to the bottoms of my…

    Although the vibram is a good brand, for the louboutins we have a better Italian sole protector! It matches better in color and it has MORE grip than any sole guard we’ve worked with. Those are $55. And if I may ask what is the purpose for the metal… Read more

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    I've been to the Old Town location 2x now and most likely will not be returning anytime soon…read more Overall, it's pricey for most of the pre-owned items. You are not getting much of a bargain and may pay close to the same price brand new. This store is extremely selective accepting what you bring in. Despite bringing in clean, well-kept items (some have never been worn) very little was accepted, which made the experience feel like a waste of time. After reviewing most of their inventory on the racks, it was hard to understand why many of the items I brought in were not accepted. It may be the "manager's" bias as she inspected the items. She was polite in a very insincere way trying to explain to me what she would accept and not accept, which was all very random. Was that really her natural voice?!! Also, when I brought my items in they were pressed and neatly folded but were given back to me not folded, bundled together and wrinkled. I have a much better experience with TheRealReal.

    I've been to the old town location twice now and both times I was so uncomfortable due to the mean…read morespirits of the young women working there. The first time I thought maybe I was just being overly self-conscious but this last experience tonight solidified that I will never return to this store. As soon as a customer left the two girls working started making fun of how the guy pronounced the name of whatever the designer was that his partner bought clothes of. And they carried on making fun of other coworkers, customers, friends of theirs, ex boyfriends, etc. I just felt so disheartened and uncomfortable and I hope one day, they realize that it's not really that cool or funny to tear other people down. Especially because half their conversation was how "funny" they are and need to do stand up and how they hate when other people think they're so funny when they're really not which was...ironic. I really never write reviews but this was something I've never experienced or wish to experience again. It made me so anxious that when I left they'd just make fun of me too, which I'm sure they did. I think this store has really cool, unique clothes and I love thrifting but I can and will do that literally anywhere else to avoid the miserably insecure rhetoric that I heard tonight.

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    Anthony Hyman of Fibrenew is a true professional and a master at his craft! My 17-year-old leather…read morecouch was headed for the dumpster. The leather was very worn (see attached photos), and we were prepared to spend thousands to replace the whole living room set.  Before purchasing new furniture, we decided to try to repair the couch. We found Fibrenew on the internet and contacted Anthony after reading his reviews. Anthony quoted us a fair price, so we scheduled him to come to our house. We were fully expecting him to tell us that the couch was beyond repair -- it was THAT bad -- but Anthony didn't flinch and went to work on it. Several hours later, our couch looked BRAND NEW, and we get to keep thousands of dollars in our pockets thanks to Anthony. He is coming back to repair the matching chairs of our living room set, and we will be referring him to all of our friends. We couldn't recommend Anthony and Fibrenew any higher! In addition to being a master at his craft, Anthony is a very nice person!

    I had the unfortunate experience encountering Anthony Hayman on the road today. If you're going to…read moreadvertise your business with your company name, location, and number you should represent it in a professional manner. Not one of road rage, aggression and danger. Anthony was aggressively trying to pass my car and nearly side swiped me. Then immediately slammed on his breaks at the red light. If you drive as aggressive and rude as you do I would never have you in my home as a service provider. You are not representing your company well and I would never use Fibrenew for any services.

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    Will definitely be coming back! Their manager is AWESOME. My coats look brand new. I brought in 6…read morecoats and they were ready so quickly. Amazing customer service on the phone and in person. Their front desk staff are also so wonderful, kind, and helpful. I live all the way in Silver Spring MD and will be making the drive just to come here. They are incredible and really handled my expensive coats with care. They also found everything so quickly when I came to pick up which just goes to show how organized they are. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    I was highly recommended to bring larger items here, like my comforter, and based on my first…read moreexperience, I understood why. The initial service was impeccable, which is why I decided to return. I'm giving two stars out of grace for that first visit. Unfortunately, my second experience with the exact same item was disappointing. When I picked up my comforter, I noticed small specks of lint scattered across it. I brought this to the manager's attention, and while she insisted she personally handled my item and attempted to remove the lint, that explanation didn't align with the final result. If the issue couldn't be resolved, I should have been notified before leaving--not after I had to point it out myself. I did receive a refund, which I appreciate, but I genuinely wanted this to work. It seemed like the manager had already made up her mind that nothing further could be done, and there was no real effort to try to resolve the issue. At that point, I simply asked for my item back so I could take it somewhere that handles items with more care and attention to detail. It honestly made me question whether my comforter was mixed in with others during the process, especially since I take great care in maintaining it, including regularly steam disinfecting it at home. What was also frustrating was that instead of focusing on my concern, the manager began explaining how other customers' items can come in, as if I was expected to sympathize. My only concern was the condition of my item. Based on this experience, I would recommend keeping it simple here--stick to everyday dry cleaning. I would not suggest bringing larger bedding items like comforters or duvet covers, as the quality and attention to detail may not be consistent.

    Best Foot Forward - shoerepair - Updated May 2026

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