I met Bar Mandalevy in a street fair in San Francisco and purchased a few of his unique leather and…read morehemp bracelets. I wanted to buy more for gifts and was glad to learn the business is based in L.A., although it's a mobile business. They offer online and phone ordering and free shipping. I received my order fast and the experience was flawless.

From the owner: We specialize in leather bracelets and accessories for men and women. All our merchandise is top…read morequality and now we also sell online and we offer free shipping.

I had a pair of high quality Italian shoes that lost one of the bottom plates of the heel. It was…read morewood with a thin rubber layer, they were replaced with a rubber piece and staples. It works, no one sees it but me, but for the price I was disappointed. I'll go back, but not with my very good pieces.

They are thieves, and they do shoddy work…read more I had a very disappointing experience with this business and cannot recommend their services. I brought in two pairs of shoes, each needing a heel repair on one shoe. I was charged $40, only to later discover that the rate is $20 per shoe--yet only one shoe was repaired despite my bringing in the full pair. The man with whom I was dealing was so combative that I chose to let it go. Additionally, I had previously brought in another pair a little over a year ago. Unfortunately, the heel fell off again while I was walking into a restaurant. When I returned and explained the situation, I was told that I must have originally brought in only one shoe--an explanation was ludicrous, as I would never do that. If 1 shoe is going to fall apart, it's same to assume the other will as well. Again, I did not argue. I paid $80 for the two pairs I picked up and was issued the same ticket for the new pair I had just dropped off. I was advised to contact the owner regarding the recurring issue, as the repair work had clearly not held up. I spoke with two different employees (manager? owner?) over the phone, both of whom assured me they would investigate and call me back. No one ever followed up. When I called again a few days later, I was simply told the shoes were ready. When I went in to pick them up, I was told I owed $100. I laughed because I genuinly thought he was joking! This same grumpy and combative man claimed I had not paid for the previous two pairs and was also charging me $20 for the current repair--even though it was to fix their own prior workmanship. When I explained that I had already paid, he insisted otherwise and showed me a calculator printout that said $100. He said that if I'd paid, he would have a receipt. So furious, I stormed out. After checking my wallet, I found the $80 receipt confirming my payment. I called back and offered to send a photo of the receipt as proof. I was asked to return in person, to which I said "never!" I requested a number to send the photo instead. He agreed but never sent me the number to text!!! Hmm....did he realize how he's been busted trying to steal from me by double charging? Had I not kept my receipt, I might have been pressured into paying for services twice. I'm sure it's happened with plenty of customers who did not hold on to their receipts! I find it funny that this dude was so unrelenting about being paid, yet I never heard back from him. Now, I need referrals for a good shoe repair shopt please!

Best shoe shine ever!…read more I'm not sure if it was Armando who helped me but I showed up without an appointment or arrangement and he accommodated me right then and there, in spite of his obviously being busy. My guess is your experience may vary, if he is busier, but I highly recommend Armando's.

My Sabatier 1947 bag is amazing, so I was disappointed when the front hardware broke. The brand…read moresent me a replacement piece, and I wanted to find someone I could trust to install it. After seeing the great reviews and photos for Armando's Shoes & Repair, I drove all the way from Long Beach. Alfred did a fantastic job fixing the hardware and shortening the straps so the bag fits me better. I'm thrilled to be able to carry it again. The trip was absolutely worth it, and I would trust Alfred with my bags again!

I recently brought a pair of Charles David platform heels to Sedlar's Shoe Repair, and I couldn't…read morebe happier with the results. I found the shoes at a thrift store, and they were almost brand new. Unfortunately, after wearing them for only a few minutes, the upper and sole completely separated. To make matters worse, the silver finish around the heel area started peeling off during the same outing. I was devastated because they were such beautiful shoes. At first, I tried fixing them myself with super glue, but quickly realized this was a job for a professional. That's when I decided to take them to Sedlar's Shoe Repair. From the moment I dropped them off, I felt confident they knew what they were doing. They asked for cash payment in advance, which was perfectly fine with me. When I picked up my shoes, I was genuinely amazed. Not only were they repaired, but they looked much better than I expected. The workmanship was excellent, and the shoes feel solid and wearable again. It's becoming harder and harder to find skilled shoe repair shops in Los Angeles, and I really appreciate that Sedlar's is keeping this craft alive. If you have shoes, boots, handbags, or other leather items that need professional attention, I highly recommend giving them a try. I'm thrilled to have my favorite shoes back, and I hope this wonderful old-school neighborhood business stays around for many years to come. Let's support the talented local craftspeople who help us repair and reuse instead of throwing things away.

Mr. Sedler is the best at what he does! He always has a solution and prices his work so reasonably!…read moreHe is a gem!

I do not recommend this shop at all! I felt I was really ripped off for a very small repair. Go…read moresomewhere else!

Wonderful job on my shoes, thank you again! Looking forward…read morefor being your more shoes.

I have been coming in and out if this store for years. I often stop by just to say Hey! to Mary and…read morewhoever might be on 'duty' that day. Mary, has not only become a friend; but her style and 'backbone ' are a welcome relief from the usual bland retail mentality. I see some of the negative reviews and I'm amazed because this has not been my or my numerous friends experiences who have been introduced to this business by me. Ce la vie!

DO NOT BUY CUSTOM LEATHER JACKETS HERE…read more These guys have no idea what they are doing when it comes to measurements and tailoring and have terrible customer service to top it off. I wasted $1,600 on a leather jacket that's 10" too big for me and they won't exchange it or give me my money back. I stopped into the store one day, and a woman named Mary extolled the many benefits of a custom tailored leather jacket, mainly the specifics of how well it would fit. I bought one, and she took my measurements for it at the store. Nearly six months later it arrived and was WAY too big (see photo #1). We arranged for a return and she asked me for my correct waist size. I told her (and this is in writing via email exchange "I wear a size 32" jeans") and she assured me that would be enough for the correct jacket to be sent. Another nearly six months go by, and the new jacket arrives. And low and behold, it is again way off in the waist. I measured the waist (see photo 2) and it corresponds to a size 44" jeans. And now the store is accusing me of having worn the jacket and refusing to process my return, sent the jacket back to me, and refuses to answer my calls or emails. I spent a year dealing with these clowns. They are negligent and have no clue what they are doing. They got the measurements wrong not once, but twice in row! And now because they don't want to have to pay for the jacket (presumably the manufacturer is not to blame so they would be stuck with the bill) they are looking for loopholes in their return policy to stick me with the bill despite the fact that this is clearly their fault. DO NOT BUY THINGS FROM THIS STORE - THEY HAVE TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE DOING

The nicest owner that runs this place. I had to get more holes added to my bag strap and he was so…read morenice to help me for free as a courtesy! I will return with my shoes to fix. So kind!

. I bought a pair of vintage boots that were from the 90s and the entire platform had to be…read morereplaced. The first shop I brought my boots to (located on Westwood blvd right next to my house) told me it could not be fixed. Not wanting to take no for an answer I found this shop on yelp and after reading the reviews I decided to give it a try. Giovanni was very friendly and kind. Not only he told me that yes it can be repaired, I can tell he knows what he is talking about. He is also very fair about the price. Yes it was a lot more than what I expected to spend, after breaking down the cost it made sense to me why it had to be that cost. He is honest and I have a good feeling about my boots being better than before. I will add an update to this review after I get my boots back :)

OMG the BEST, the BEST, the BEST!…read more They are seriously MIRACLE WORKERS! In desperation and little hope, I brought in a leather seat cover from a brand new mid century style chair...ie: the leather was smooth and flawless with no texture or 'patina' to help hide imperfections. Yes, I, in my infinite wisdom, managed to get chocolate on a gorgeous and brand new chair which, as most folk know (other than myself) will permanently stain leather...ACK! What's worse, it wasn't even my own gorgeous brand new leather chair that I was ruining! I was already mentally prepared to suck it up and buy my dear friend a brand new chair (upwards of $1500) to replace her maybe month-old chair, thinking Samir could maybe make the stain look a little less heinous, but certainly not good as new perfect. Well, SAMIR SAVED THE DAY with his knowledge and, yes, artistry...and all for $120. What?!? I couldn't believe my eyes and immediately had to hug the man, I was so BLOWN AWAY by his artistry, he making sure to remove his work apron so as not to get anything on this dopey woman who was comin' in for a hug! ;) I am still so unbelievably PLEASED and GRATEFUL! And a big shout out to Brown's Cleaners on Montana for sending me to this humble and talented man when they knew it was beyond their skillset. Good people. Signed, The Chocolate Lady

One of the finest arts left and the people there are god sent! Very sweet and nice. I get all my…read moreshies repaired there. Prices are very fair! The work is exceptional. Bright back my old Gucci bag to life. The color match on shoes is epic! This is the place to go for fast efficient and great work

Wonderful service! Made an appointment to add a hole to my leather belt. I was in and out in under…read more10 minutes. Great service, fast, and precise. I was impressed and will definitely be back for future leather/luxury goods repairs.

I brought my very expensive Celine handbag to Tony's Leather Repair after my puppy chewed the…read morehandle and parts of the bag. I thought it was ruined, but Tony worked absolute wonders. He brought it back to life so perfectly that it looks brand new. I could not be happier with the results. His skill, craftsmanship, and care are truly outstanding. The before and after speak for themselves, but I have to say it too -- if you ever need leather repair, go to Tony. He really is the best.

Thank you Max for bringing my custom shoes to life. I can guarantee you that I am the first person…read moreon that West coast who had these custom Crocs made and truly want to thank you for putting them together. I look forward to have you making me another pair and can't wait to put these things on.

Tomorrow is my late father in law's birthday. I gifted my husband Richard York (jr) a bottle of his…read moredad's favorite Lagavulin drink and an old bag I remade with leather. We found Richard Sr's old duffel bag few months ago that had his Air Force dog tag on it. It was dirty, moldy and torn. Richard was going to throw it away but I washed it and had the bag remade with a leather craftsman who did a beautiful job and made it exactly to my design (thank you, Max!!). Cheers to keeping memories alive and making new ones #keepingmemoriesalive #secondlife #oldandnew #beforeandafter