This is the best shoe repair place in San Diego! Graciela is a master at repair and refurbishing. I have an expensive pair of Vince Camuto boots that I bought 6 years ago and love dearly. At the end of every 'winter' I take them into Graciela and have her stain them (they're black leather) and put on new soles. They look like brand new and are ready for the next season! For $80, it's cheaper than buying a new pair of boots every year and I have my favorite boots in excellent shape! She is also dependable for repairs of any kind; shoes, boots, luggage. read more

The owner of this business is very rude and nasty. I called to ask if she could repair a heel on a shoe and her response was "What do you think?". I hung up and brought my money elsewhere. Super stank attitude for NO reason at ALL!!!! read more

The lady is very sweet. I've been here a couple of times in the last 3-4 months because it's really close to my house. The hours are like 2pm to 6pm most nights but you should check before showing up. She did a good job repairing the heels on my boots. And I needed some stitching on the handle of my ski bag. She definitely reinforced it, and it worked well for a ski bag. For these every day items I think it's fine but I would probably not bring fancy high priced Gucci stuff to be repaired here. read more

Their repair is terrible and slow. I was told they would hand stitch a new leather sole on my children's slippers and charged me $106. Over 20 days later they glued on some cheap plastic soles. Absolutely incompetent. They would be better served to close the shop. read more

This place is great. The work is always top notch the only drawback are the hours are a little inconsistent. just call to ensure they're open before stopping by. The price is very reasonable compared to some other spots. read more

Been coming here for years and generally does great work, although not quickly. Really disappointed when I brought a pair of suede slippers to be cleaned and when I picked them up, they were an entirely different color. Not to mention they were there for months and when I previously tried to pick them up I was told they weren't ready because we couldn't find them in the shop. The worst part is when I said I was not satisfied, I was told to shut up and accused that that's what customers say when they don't want to pay! When I showed a pic of what they looked like when I ordered them I was told the factory photo isn't what it looks like and I was misremembering the color when I brought them. I'm sorry but there's a big difference between the color of cinnamon (what I brought in) and cream (what I received). Sounds like she didn't want to replace an item damaged while in her care. Overall, be selective in the services here and know customer service is not a priority. read more

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Great shoe repair at a reasonable price. Recently had a pair of Johnston and Murphy's resoled and cleaned up. Super fast service and the price was reasonable. Same day service. The only catch...cash only. The lady is a real gem and will do exactly what you want. Located right on Orange avenue the parking is reasonable even when the village is busy. read more

If I could give a lower review, I would. My experience started out very good and very friendly. I needed a sole of a children's Doc Marten fixed because the adhesive was coming loose. I also had my wife's UGG tall sheepskin boot that the stitching of one of the panels had come apart, and all it needed was to be restitched. Other than that, the boot had zero problems. The lady was sweet and said they could fix both no problem. I believe it was $9 for the Docs and $13 for the UGG. At any rate I didn't have an issue with the price. I paid upfront and tipped. The lady guaranteed it would be done Tuesday (it was Friday), but she's push to get it by Monday and would call if they got it done. No call came, so I went on Tuesday to pick up the boots. Because the lady was so nice, I completely trusted the work would be done well. So much so that I never even took a look. Partly because I had my daughter with at the time. At any rate I was happy until I got the boots home and presented the UGG to my wife as a surprise. Well.... take a look at the photos of the UGG. Remember, all it needed was to be restitched. Instead of using a proper stitch, they used glue; making it rough and uncomfortable on the inside and spilling it on the outside ruining it completely! Besides the glue, they also used a big X hand stitch in a way that my 7 year old could probably have done better. Besides the UGG issue, the DOC sole was fixed ok, and looks good on the outside, but my daughter says it's extremely uncomfortable with a "bump " on the side of her foot. My issue lies 100% on the integrity. If you can't fix something properly, say something. Don't just say you can and then wing it. The boots are just a material thing, but the UGGs had sentimental value as they were a gift. Besides, they were in perfect condition minus a single stitch that let loose. Who would have thought the boot would be ruined with glue. If it wasn't for the glue I could have at least restitched it myself better than this. My stomach is sick when I think about it. I'm very disappointed. I'm shocked. I guess now I'll go buy a new pair of $200 boots. read more

Coronado Shoe Service - Ruined Boot with Glue and Crappy stitch instead of properly sewing two panels that came unstitched. - Shoe Repair Near Me - Coronado, California

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I just stopped by to have my boots repaired... stood there... stood there... dinged the bell... I can hear the woman clearly on a phone call... dinged again... still talking... done waiting and left . Ugh..when the pbone supercedes good customer service it is time to close shop... read more

The best shoe repair in all of South San Diego. I'm a motorcycle rider, so I'm pretty hard on my boots. Whenever they start to get worn out, I drop them off here. In no time at all they are ready to go, and look like brand new. I can't recommend this store enough. Lifetime customer. read more

Hilda is so nice. Can be a little pricey but worth supporting small business and having great service!

DON'T GO HERE FOR BAG REPAIRS OR ANY STITCHING FOR THAT MATTER! She sold us an absolute but we were given a nightmare....Bag strap needed stitching back in. Lady said no problem at all, can colour match stitch and you won't notice a thing! Well, look at the pictures!! read more

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Living in Coronado, I try to support our local businesses. In this case, BAD IDEA!!! I brought in a beautiful leather bag that only needed an ink spot removal (from a ball point pen). Very small, but should take no more than 20 minutes. I could have donee it myself, but I didn't want to take the chance of ruining it. The woman said it would take a few days because she was short staffed and behind on some orders. No problem. I went back a week later to pick it up and she told me to come back in an hour because she couldn't find it. It's a small shop, it couldn't go very far. I waited in the shop and suddenly, she found it. She said they hadn't gotten to it yet and it would be another week. Forget it, I wanted it back. Instead of handing it over, she slathered some greasy oil on it and told me not to open the bag for a week so it could soak in. THEN, proceeded to charge me $35. So, the bag smelled like camel ass and it was ruined. Totally worthless. But, I had to fork over the $35 before I could even find that out. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!! There are so many other complaints about this shoe store, I'm shocked they're still in business. read more

Hilda & her husband are both dealing with health concerns so arrive later in the day to make sure someone will be there. Love their work. They did a great job repairing heels I thrashed in Italy on the cobblestone streets. My Choos look new again and even my leather boots are again fabulous. My strappy heels are ready for dancing (I wore out the ankle strap's elastic). I will go back! I recommend you stop in. Hilda is a sweetheart! read more

Hildy works wonders!! She has fixed both purses & shoes for me-- saving them from landfills & returning them to 'better than new'! It is so refreshing to find a store that still believes in quality workmanship. This little store is a gem. read more

The lady was unbelievably charming when I brought my shoes in. She explained she would do a 7 step process and I would be happy. Flat out ruined a $400.00 pair of too boot shoes. Then she had the audacity to tell me I brought them in that way. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CRAZY PLACE. read more

We do not have a good shoe repair place in Santa Barbara. I was visiting a friend and found this awesome fantastic place to repair my favorite shoes. They were fair, honest, prompt and very reasonable priced! I would suggest and promote them for any of your shoe needs! They also do shipping if you happen not to be local! thank you H! read more

Gets your shoes clean, repaired , shiny and beautiful. The lady did a great job and only took a few days for a good price.

I'm revising this review because Hilda did a truly marvelous job of refurbishing my scuffed boots. The leather's gray was a tricky shade to match, and she matched it perfectly. They look like new. It is probably quite difficult to pay rent on an Orange Ave. storefront (if she doesn't own the property outright, which she might, I don't know), and retain even one staff member. I think her turnaround time would be shortened considerably were she to hire someone experienced to help her with the workload -- but I don't know if that's feasible for her. As I noted previously, she's considerate, polite, and *very* hard-working. I hope she is able to expand her business a bit, to include another pair of hands in the shop. read more

Hilda has great customer service. I had bought a pair of wedged sandals but they were just too high. I took them in and has Hilda cut off a piece of the wedge off. They look and feel great. I would definitely go back. read more

I've been using Coronado Shoe repair for many years. Exceptional service with high quality work! They have resoled and repaired my shoes many times. Saving me from buying new, but making them look like new! read more

I needed to have my field boots stretched (horse riding). Hilda was great! She took care of me, I will be back with any other shoe needs!

I love this shop! They have fixed everything for me from cheapo flip flops to my much loved hiking boots. My boots are nicer than when new, I'll try to post a picture. They are super nice and very talented in all kinds of shoe repair--or anything leather too! Sharon D read more

Hilda is awesome! I took in a pair of high heels boots to have one of the heels fixed. She not only replaced the broken heel but also replaced the heel on the other pair . I was very happy with her work. read more

I live in Mexico I love Coronado Shoe Service my friend from San Diego recommended me to go to Coronado I love the work i got impressed my boots are like cowboy boots looks like i bought my new boots from there just like new. Nice job for Hilda. My cowboy boots i used to wear them to go to party in mexico nice job for Hilda. I am happy for Coronado Shoe Service. I will go often 100% RECOMENDED. read more

The workmanship is amazing. We live in LA but always take our shoes there when we visit our in laws. She always works with us on pick up and drop off times since we come from out of town. We've been going to her for ten years and couldn't be happier with the service. read more

BUD/S students: this is the "boot lady". Shine, gutting, neoprene heels, anything you need this is the place to go

I had my Bates Lites (Tan USMC) resoled and gutted here. They did an absolutely amazing job, my boots legitimately feel like a pair of Nike Frees. Also if you want some good support for your feet the soles they sell there are phenomenal! If you're in the military and are looking to have a ridiculously comfortable pair of boots or are in a special forces program, this is the end all be all. read more

Coronado Shoe Service is amazing. I really love Hilda, she is a lovely person and a skillful professional. I have been going to this shop for over 20 years, and have never had a negative experience. Hilda is especially good with boots and Birkenstocks. Coronado Shoe Service has my highest recommendation. read more

This is a one person operation that is better than an entire factory! She has been doing it for 39 years and knows feet, and shoes better than any podiatrist I have seen with my feet problems. I saw her 10 years ago and returned again after buying thousands of dollars in shoes over the years and she fixed my shoe problems within 30 minutes! She is the Best in this business. Go see her and it will be time and money well spent! read more

I brought Hilda two pairs of beautiful shoes to stretch that another shoe repair business said could not be done. Hilda took her time and did a perfect job and her prices were reasonable. She recommends calling before stopping in as her hours fluctuate. Hilda says she will open early or stay open late to accommodate the people in active service on the Island. I would highly recommend bringing your most challenging shoe repairs to Hilda. read more

Excellent job. Re-soled an old pair of boots and they feel great again. The leather was also cracked and did not look good at all before they worked their magic. Absolutely a return customer read more

This shoe repair shop did a beautiful job on my shoes! They are as good as new! They went above and beyond and are dedicated to doing the best job possible. I have new heels and soles that will last a long time. The turnaround is timely and they are so friendly and caring! I am definitely going back!! read more