Joe is such a fantastic person. He provides individualized service to each of his customers. Makes sure that you're happy with your purchase and that it feels great on your feet. For my husband he steamed the shoes to help loosen them up. Never once made me feel pressured to buy. I've brought over 5 pairs of shoes and wallets to Levine to fix. And the quality I get back is better than when I purchased the items from the retail store. The soles last longer and I'm a much happier camper. read more

I don't leave reviews normally. I don't complain even about food sometimes but This has bothered me to the point to where I feel this Is necessary. I dropped off my boots 10877 8 inch red wing about 2 months ago or more to get resoled. I have been working out of town and haven't been home and I left my boots with the cobbler at joes boot store mind you that I have been buying boots from Joe for years nothing against Joe at all fantastic person and all A1 customer service. Anyway I get a text from the cobbler that that my boots already but I'm still out of town unfortunately and I didn't go pick them up for some time. I probably left them for a month or 2 but I have been gone. I get a text from the cobbler aide saying if I don't pick my boots up they are going to throw them in the trash, $330 dollar pair of boots! I'm finally home this week I go and pick up my boots and the front of my boot isn't even completed. Joe had to go in the back and sew them him self which is in real! And the stitch looks like who ever did them just stitched over the old stitching where the welt goes and I'm just very unhappy I paid the bill anyway because it's only right LAST TIME I WILL EVER GO! HOPE THE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IS REEVALUATED! read more

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I took in a pair of boots I purchased online for line dancing. The soles were rubber, which made it impossible to dance in. Levine added leather soles. He did an excellent job. I'm very happy with the results. read more

He did an amazing job on my shoes! He is a perfectionist - everything looks new. He is really an artist.

Had a purse strap fixed and they did exactly what I wanted and it was done well. Small job for $20 but everyone needs to nake a living so I was fine paying it. Would have given 5 starts but I had to call a week after I dropped it off to see when it would be done and basically had to tell the guy what I wanted all over again read more

One boot clicks in the heel every time I take a step. I do not think it was glued down properly. Was told it would take 14 days, I waited 3 weeks before I called to check on my boots. When they shaved down the new sole they took too much off in some spots and left one heel at a slant. Some areas are coming apart and I have only worn the boots maybe a weeks while I treat my other work boots. read more

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I highly recommend The Cobblers Bench shoe repair. I had a brand new pair of sandals that were too wide for my foot. Levine was very personable and knowledgeable as he knew exactly what I needed to fix the problem. My shoes now fit like a glove! Thank you Levine. read more

I HIGHLY recommend The Cobbler's Bench Shoe Repair! I had muddied up my brand new suede shoes on wet grass and thought they were ruined. I originally took them to Nicky's Shoe Repair on Tapo Canyon and was told it would cost at least $85 minimum to clean (he also became verbally abusive and yelled at me that I was wasting his time.) What I got at Cobbler's Bench was a friendly and kind greeting and a quick cleaning of my shoes within 5 minutes for $25! The service and professionalism at Cobbler's is wonderful, and I will be taking my business to them in the future. Thank you for making my shoes like new! You guys are awesome!! read more

I had two pairs of Christian Louboutins that needed repairs to restore their beauty. After calling few places in Simi Valley, this was the only one that answered. Based on the positive reviews online, I decided to give them a try, especially since they had experience with repairing designer heels. The cost was about $100 per shoe. They did an excellent job, fixing major damage to the heels, replacing the leather, and adding new red bottoms. The turnaround time was about a week. Overall, the service was fantastic. However, be aware that they also have a location in Thousand Oaks, so don't get confused if they mention physically being there. Additionally, parking is limited on weekend mornings as they share a lot with a restaurant. read more

Worth the drive. Hubby's old shoes need a polish bad. After looking at the dismal reviews for the nearby shoe repair shops and seeing the high reviews for this one I decided to take a chance and the extra time to make the drive here. WOW not only did they do an excellent job, I was pleasantly shocked by the lower than expected price. I typically take reviews with a grain of salt, but in this case they were spot on. Any future shoe repairs will be here. Joe the owner and the gentleman who shined the shoes couldn't have been nicer, they were done while I waited. Awesome customer service. FYI this shoe repair is located inside Outback Footwear. I'll be back for some hiking boots. read more

Love this shop always a pleasure doing business here. I've been using them since I moved to Simi a few years ago. Always a quick turn around, and quality craftsmanship. read more

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Honestly, I wish I could give more than five stars! After having a terrible experience at Nikki shoe repair, I immediately drove to cobblers. They were incredibly friendly, the guy who handles the shoe cleaning portion of the store, said he owned the same exact kind of expensive shoes I brought, which immediately made me trust him. Even after that, he tried to give me some pointers to DIY it at home just so he didn't have to charge me any money. I trusted him so much. I paid him to do it anyways, but the fact that he even tried to do that incredibly nice! He also did an amazing job on my shoes. I was a little hesitant about this place at first because it looked like a work boot place. You can take shoes of any kind there. Highly recommended! read more

I brought my daughter's LV Nerverfull tote and my Gucci sandals there to be repaired. Have been wanting to find a reliable cobbler and have been searching for a while... They did a good job fixing the rim of the tote, which was torn, and also fixing the sandals' heels. Very reasonably priced and quick turnaround. I'd highly recommend their serivces. read more

Guy with muscle shirt who fixes shoes wasn't wearing a mask. For those being careful during this pandemic, you probably don't want to come here. After being asked if he had a mask, he said he doesn't wear one. It's their business, no judgement, just letting people know. Ok, on to the shoe repair. It was... eh. Not great for the price. Probably won't come here again. read more

I recently stopped by the Thousand Oaks location to have a belt repaired. Very quick and courteous service.

I just brought in a pair of boots the other day, they had a broken zipper and a really worn down heel... Levine had them all fixed up for me in a matter of days and now they are better than new. I will definitely be coming back for any repairs I need done in the future! read more

Difficult to get in contact. Took almost a month for my repair and I was not happy with it. Communicated that I was not happy, he took them back, worked on them, another month goes by, and im still not happy. I think there are certain styles that he does not know what hes doing and the craftsmanship shows. I did not get offered my money back and I didn't ask for it because he lost a customer who has a lot of shoes to repair and a lot of friends who come to me for referrals - which is more than what he charged overall. read more

It's about time I wrote a review for this place, and this person. Levine is a magician with shoe repair, both structurally and aesthetically. I used to live with imperfections in a favorite pair of dress shoes or athletic shoes; now I take them to Levine and I don't really have to say anything, and a few days later they'll be back to me closer to new than I could have imagined was possible. Stains on light suede, faded leather and complex blending of colors (such as progressive hues on high-end dress shoes), even damaged and faded white on tennis shoes -- so many of my favorite shoes have been given another life. The price is always reasonable, but frankly the quality of the work is worth more than what he charges. I happen to have run into Levine a few times on the hiking trails above Wood Ranch, and outside of work he is as warm and kind and genuine as he is when you stop by his shop. I don't write many reviews, but this five-star from me is long-overdue. Thank you Levine for being the best at what you do, and for being a good human being. read more

Levine is amazing! Been fixing my boots for years and they always look amazing and ur work is impeccable! Thank you thank you!

Thank you once again, Levine, this time for resealing at no cost the soles you had put on in September. After six months of intense use, the soles were starting to come loose in a couple of spots. I greatly appreciate your standing behind your work. read more

Levine did a fantastic job on my Red Wing Boots. Thanks again for the great customer service. Levine was able to bring my idea to life. read more

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My mom dropped off her sneaker today, they said, " we'll have it done tomorrow." Fast, efficient, skilled, what's not to like? Will update once we have the shoes back and can speak to that. **Update: Shoe is doing good so far! read more

I cannot recommend Cobblers Bench enough - I've never had such a great experience with this level of quick, friendly and thoughtful service! I brought in my purse that needed a few additional holes made in the leather to shorten the strap. I was concerned about a business trip I wanted to take it on and was worried about how long it would take and thought I was going to have to drop it off - but the owner took it on the spot and made the holes right away!! Even better - he did it for such an unbelievably low price - a fraction of what others quoted me. I am spreading the news about Cobblers to all of my friends and family - highly recommend!!! read more

I needed rubber bottoms on heels I was going to wear to my son's wedding. The job was done in a timely manner and All worked out well! The only reason why I didn't give full stars was the location. But in the long run it was worth it. read more

This place is next door to Egg House inside Outback shoe store. I'm mentioning that because if you're just looking for a shoe repair on Yelp and then drive to find it you might have a hard time finding it. The parking lot is either right next to Taco Bell, or you can park on the other side of Egg House by the liquor store and walk over. This place is super reasonable, quick and they do really good work. My husband had some mid-end dress shoes (Allan Edmond) that were really worn and they made them look brand new. I got my Ferragamos zip-soled here before I wore them so I didn't damage the orignal leather soles and they did a good job and the price is always right. read more

I chose this place based on 2 prior Yelps. Excellent job, did more than agreed, super friendly, and fast. What I liked: I brought 4 pairs of shoes (2 platform clogs and 2 flats) to cobbler. These shoes were badly damaged as I had worn past the rubber and was well into the wood. Cobbler man discussed the repairs and was open to work within my budget. He did not request partial payment, he finished repairs same day. These are not the most expensive shoes, but I like them, so I am willing to repair (see my uploaded photos). Other people tell me, "just by new ones", why my shoes are hot! What is different: Shop was hard to find, I did not see the store front, as you have to drive past other store fronts well into the parking lot to see his small sign and small window. No biggie, just deal. read more

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I came in to have a leather watch strap sewn. Levine assured the job would get done and I'm happy with results. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience with Levine!You need your shoes, luggage, or bags repaired, Levine is your GUY!! He was able to repair the heels on my boots and the leather handle of my suit-case, looks good as new now! Thanks again for the great customer service!! read more

I get all my shoe and luggage repair done here. The staff is highly professional and always ensure their customers are satisfied and better yet happy with repair work. I always seek out Levine as he is top notch, professional and very friendly. I consider him a friend. Another very positive thing about Levine is that he will tell you the truth about whether it's worth repairing your item or just replacing it and I really appreciate his honesty on that he doesn't want you to waste your money on repair that's not going to look right or hold long enough. I highly recommend cobblers bitch shoe repair if you are in the need of any shoe repair or look at repair! read more

I have taken many repair items to Levin previously and he has ALWAYS done a great job. Last week I took one of my Harley boots to the shop that needed a patch on top. He had resoled these boots a couple years ago and did a great job, as always. However, this time not so much. Went in on Monday, Levin wasn't there. His "Uncle" was, so I left the boot with him. He said Levin would call when he had finished it. No call, so I stopped by on Friday. His Uncle had no idea where the boot was. He and I looked all over. He finally called Levin. He told me Levin had the boot in TO with him and it would be done on Monday. Checked back on Monday, no one there. Went in on Tuesday and once again his Uncle was clueless. I found my boot this time on a shelf and nothing had been done to it. On another shelf was a 1.75L of Seagrams7. Guess that's why his Uncle is clueless. VERY DISAPPOINTED with the Cobbler shop. Not what I expected at all!!! read more

JOE was unbelievably helpful with getting me the boots that didn't just look good but feel good He helped me try on over 5 pairs of redwings like my usual yearly buy yet last minute he came out with another pair of Georgia boots and I fell in love with the boot. and then Even after 35min of trying on boots and found a pair he took them in the back to break them in, clean them, and add extra hooks no charge and the laces I wanted. Joe sold these boots with his compassion.! Thanks Joe we are now bff and my feet thank you. read more

So very very pleased! I had some black leather shoes that I've been wearing since 1999! The bottoms got worn out and cracked, so I decided to try Cobblers Bench. I just got the shoes back and couldn't believe the great workmanship! The shoes look brand new and are repaired to last! The man who works there is super nice and friendly and takes pride in his work. Highly highly recommend! read more

What a wonderful experience! Levine does beautiful work, is reasonably priced, and couldn't be a nicer man. Highly recommend!!

I was able to get the sole on my shoe glued back efficiently and timely (only a 5 min wait). Sidenote: The place was hard to find--it's next to a work boots store. I had to go through the side window that had "shoe repair" above it but everything was fine. Park in the back lot while you wait. read more

Levin was a super cool guy and actually super knowledgeable about shoes, repair and different styles. It's always great going to someone that can take charge on what needs to be done. I took in 3 different pairs of leather shoes that had zero upkeep done in the 3+ years I've had them And he did an awesome job bringing them back to life. Have already been telling my friends to go and try him out. read more

I took my daughters purse here to be repaired and paid the $10 fee in advance so she could just pick it up after her honeymoon. The gentleman who took my order put "paid" on the receipt and said it would be done early the next week. When I called to follow up the next week he said it would be done later in the week. I told my daughter she could go then to get it and that is was already paid for. I had the receipt with me. She went to the store and was told it wouldn't be done until the next week. She asked them to call when it was finished. They ended up finally calling me to say it was finished and my daughter went to pick it up. He told her it would be $10 and she informed him I had paid in advance for it. He told her it wasn't and so out of frustration for getting the run around for weeks, she paid and left. read more

Brought in dusty, dry, holes in the sole, heel gone cowboy polo boots which have been ridden, walked, soaked and hard weather beaten in. Walked out with gorgeous, sexy, luscious like-new sole repaired, heel new cowboy polo boots whose memories i can never trade. Levine worked his fingers to the bone for these 20-year-old boots which has seen more horses and trails than i can remember. Worth every penny spent and the cost was reasonable. Levine does phenomenal work and is awesome with his customers!!! I am reaching for another pair of boots to take to him now. Levine is an unusual craftsman in this day and age of throwaway/easy to replace consumerism. Thrilled with his work!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Levin is very pleasant and does good work--when he remembers to do it. I brought in a pair of boots to be cleaned. Came back two weeks later to find he'd "forgotten" about them. Decided to give him another chance. Came back a week later and the boots looked good. A few months later, I brought in several pairs of boots and a belt. Was told they'd be ready in two weeks. Came back four weeks later. Levin had "forgotten" about them too. The search for a good, reliable shoe repair shop continues. read more

Thank you, Levine! You brought life back into my favorite shoes. I appreciate your communication and skill. I'm glad I've found an amazing cobbler in Simi Valley! read more

Amazing service, great workmanship and quick turn around times. I wear my work boots 12+ hours a day on the regular and I usually wear them out pretty quick. I have had this exact pair for almost 4 years now and every time I need a re'sole they come here and get freshened up and I get them back from Levine looking and feeling brand new. read more

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