I used Daub's for a complete resole, insole and lace replacement on my Asolo boots. The boots returned and I couldn't be happier, they look and feel almost new. Their communication was quick and efficient and after sending photos, I received a detailed price quote for the repairs. So glad I chose to refurb rather than buy new, I can't wait to go hiking, thank you, Daub's! read more

I've enjoyed a pair of Zamberlain Vioxx boots for years and finally the midsoles gave out. Sent them to Daub's. They such a good job resoling the boots you'd swear they are brand new. Awesome job! read more

I have a pair of Lowa boots that needed resoling. Lowa suspended their service of resoling in Germany. They contacted me to let me know that Daub's was now a Lowa factory trained repair shop. I reached out on a Sunday and received a quote almost immediately, with instructions on how to ship the boots. The repairs were done sooner than estimated and the quality is as good or better than factory new and has held up under use. First rate work and communication with the shop. read more

I used Daubs recently for some boot repairs, so when I bought a new pair of boots yesterday and wanted to dye them, I was near Daubs, so I went to see Jim about doing this for me. When we discussed doing this and the unknown of dying leather, Jim thought the cost to do so would be rater high, so he offered me a simple solution. he sold me an $8.00 bottle of leather dye. When I got home I watched a few videos of dying boots and felt comfortable doing so. When I woke up this morning and saw the boots, I was amazed at how good they look. I will say this, as long as we live in this area, we WILL be Daub's customers, as Jim's knowledge and the way he treats customers is such a throw back to the old days. read more

My husbands 15-20 year old Asolo boot soles disintegrated in the airport on the way to snow country. Daub's Cobbler shop completed a complete resole of both boots, insoles and laces for a reasonable price. His boots are good to go for lots of mountain hikes again! read more

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Went in looking for a local reliable boot store told him the boots that I was trying on were a bit small informed me not to worry because he would use a boot stretcher and the breaking in wouldn't be bad wrongly assuming he stood behind his product I took his word at face value and a handshake. Never measured my foot just wanted to get an item off the shelf and my money in his pocket doesn't stand behind anything every other store I've talked to that's not the case what a con artist. read more

I was so happy to find Daub's Cobbler Shop. My 12 year old Asolo Boots had served me well, but were coming apart and were in desperate need of repair. Jim was very helpful, responsive and informative re:what I needed to get my boots back in business. When I got the boots back they looked brand new and ready for the trail. Great job Daub's! read more

Daub's Cobbler Shop took my super old (but forever my favorite) pair of boots and gave them some TLC treatment. I have actual tread on the bottom of them now, and they got cleaned/re-laced, etc. It took them less than a week (I received a text-alert that they were done and ready to picked up whenever) and they did it at a super reasonable price. If anyone has shoes (bags, etc.) that need fixing or sprucing, I definitely recommend going here! For me, it was a really great first experience, and I'll be sure to be back if I need any other shoes (that I love enough to get repaired) done here. read more

Daub's Cobbler Shop - My boots! Before and After. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Had new doles put on my Redwing Iron Rangers- amazing. Besides the added support, they were even more comfortable than they were before which I didn't think possible. They look great and they were cleaned and conditioned when I picked them up. I'll be using them in the future and I can't recommend them highly enough. Both gentlemen I interacted with were very helpful, very nice. read more

I was able to bring my work belt in and get a new hole made. My job was working me ragged. I was losing weight! The job was done free. What service! I was told I would not be provided gratis service if I needed a hole made for the opposite problem. This is motivation to this day to limit my doughnut consumption to only two a day--although I still make Homer Simpson-like noises. read more

I am so happy and satisfied with anything I bring to Daub"s. They are the friendliest most accommodating business. Always best service. Highly recommend and the smell of leather brings me back to my childhood and having leather soles replaces on my school saddle shoes. Thank you! read more

After 12 years my Asolo hiking boots succumbed to hydrolysis and a total delamination of the sole. Daub's said they could make them better than new and Jim did not disappoint. The boots are back from the dead and ready to go another decade, if not more. Thank you for the friendly service and incredible workmanship. I would recommend Daub's to anyone near or far looking for shoe/boot repairs. read more

Trying to find a Cobbler these days is very hard. I had a pair of leather boots I bought from LL Bean in 1976--43 years ago. The boots have their own story which they carry to this day in the form of a repair to the inside of the left boot from trying to make a rescue fire after our jeep broke down and we were stranded in the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Now 43 years later after multiple times of considering to either toss them or put them on a mantle piece after being told by another Cobbler [no longer in business] they were hopeless. So they languished from my negligence. Fate intervened with an upcoming trip to South Africa and safari. Still believing they were a lost cause I took them Daub's...Jim and Nathan breathed new life and tread into them...and they did it in TWO DAYS. Unbelievable. I had low to no expectations or hope. They were very friendly and clearly knowledgeable when they went over every inch of them with me. The boots aren't high tech but they were built to last, perform and protect and with a craftsman like Daub's they're back in action...43 years later. Check them out! read more

Daub's Cobbler Shop - 43 year old leather boots back in action...#LLBEAN #Daub's - Shoe Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Tucked away in the charming small town of Laconia is this friendly neighborhood cobbler! Expert and fast service. Experience with luxury brand names. read more

Jim did a great job putting a new handle on my Briggs & Riley brief case! I also had him stretch a couple of pairs of golf shoes, and decided to go ahead and get a shoe shine too for the shoes I had on. Jim is a skilled craftsman and provides great service. read more

Jim and his helpers are fantastic. I have have had a few pairs of boots and shoes repaired here and each time they have been great. Pricing is fair, and workmanship is top notch. I also recently purchased a pair of American made Thorogood boots. Jim took the time to explain a few options, and properly measure my feet. While American made boots are expensive compared to the imports - the quality and longevity of these boots cannot be beaten. If you are in the market for boot or shoe repair, or are looking for some top quality American made footware, please give Daub's a chance at your business. read more

DAUBS IS NOW LA BELLES, HAVING BEEN SOLD. THIS REVIEW IS OF THE SHOP NOW. I have had a pair of Frye boots for over 30 years and love them, but they needed to be stretched. My husband, who had lost his job, drove almost an hour to go to LaBelles and have them stretched as much as they could be. I wear them with various socks and I have arthritis in one toe making some shoes uncomfortable. The man refused to stretch them when he got there saying he would do it if my husband went back and brought me in. He said the soles MIGHT crack and have to be replaced. My husband explained how far away we lived and that that was not possible, and that WE would assume all responsibility, and that IF and when the soles needed repair or replacing, we would cross that bridge when we came to it. The man still refused unless I was there. The boots could only be stretched a finite amount which we knew, and that was fine with us and would have given me the room to comfortably wear them again with socks and my dodgy toe, but this owner stubbornly refused. My husband took the boots and drove the hour back home. We decided then to DIY stretch them. We soaked them in warm water, completely immersed for over an hour. He then jammed whole tennis balls, and some he cut in half into the boot, and then cut a piece of wood, wrapped it in a washcloth and fitted that tightly from the last tennis ball to the back of each boot. We left them for a couple days to dry out, periodically rubbing them with some cocoa butter hand cream we had. The boots are now stretched and perfect. We would never, ever patronize this shop. The NEW owner is a pig-headed scrooge, unwilling to have a little common sense and he obviously doesn't care about losing customers. WE WOULD NEVER GO TO THIS SHOP AGAIN. read more

Love this place. Did a wonderful job on my leather boot that needed a zipper. Been to 2 places who "fixed" it but it was never really fixed until this place explained what they did and now it is perfect an have no issues. He even gave me tips on doing maintenance on my metal zippers including the expensive pocket books that have zippers that like to stick so I bought a stick of the special wax and now they zip like my cheap pocket books do which is perfect lol. I highly recommend this place and he is a really nice guy as well very personable. read more

Friendly with great service, quality, and price! I had the material that needed to be changed into a belt and Jim took care of it. I had never been to a cobbler shop before and this was a great experience. Now I can think of other things that need fixing. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

Had the insoles replaced on an old, but still serviceable pair of leather shoes here. Jim did a quality job, quickly, and at a fair price. He had other leather products in his shop for repairs, and also sells new boots and shoes. I'm glad to have a cobbler somewhat local to do repairs, instead of tossing away otherwise serviceable goods. Support local businesses such as Daub's Cobbler Shop! read more

what a jerk We had a repair to seats which we had quoted and documented through email. It was requested in writing that it not go over the quote. When we went to pick up the repair he tried to charge over thirty percent more than the written quote. The law is no more than plus 10% of a written quote.Then he had the audacity to try and belittle us in public because we refused to be hustled. I would not recommend this man to anyone, go elsewhere even if you have to drive an hour. read more

Have had a few items repaired there and the work is fine. But the owner makes the process difficult. He is not a pleasant person to deal with. So much so that I now go to a shop in Concord. read more

I brought two pair of my wife's dress boots into Daub's; they needed heel and toe work. The place is fantastic. There's the smell of leather and polish, and a lovely sitting area featuring a few American made shoe brands for sale; and then there's the workshop out back. The shop has benches, tools, 6 or 8 polishing stations, and serious sewing equipment. He's got bags, belts, purses, jackets...and shoes galore lined up to be repaired. When I picked up my wife's boots (which he did remarkably fast), the heels and toes looked new. He did an excellent job restoring the boots, and without a doubt I'll be returning to this cobbler. He's the real deal, and very good at it. I only wish this artisan had set up shop in my home town of Meredith. read more