I went around the city looking for a shoe repair store and they are the far most best place I…read morefound, I recommend them to anyone. Great prices and fast service. Thanks

I brought my favorite pair of Italian boots to Boris Shoe for a sole replacement and leather…read morerefresh. As a performer, these boots are an essential part of my stage outfits and absolutely irreplaceable. I explicitly told the guy that they shouldn't be polished, as they have a brushed leather finish. He assured me he would use a neutral cream to clean them up while maintaining their look. I trusted him. He charged me $65, explaining that he would replace the soles. He even showed me two options--one looked like a Vibram hiking sole (which I immediately rejected), and the other was acceptable. Since he's the only repair shop around, and I like to support small businesses, I went ahead with it, expecting a proper refurbishment. What he failed to mention was that he was only replacing the heel, not the full sole--for $65! That's outrageous! When I picked them up, I was furious. He had used something shiny that completely altered the brushed finish I specifically told him to preserve. Not only did he not replace the full heel, but the bottom of the shoe was still dirty! He didn't even bother to clean them. The leather now feels dry, not restored. When I pointed out that the polished look ruined the finish, he actually told me it would "go back to the old look once I wear them." Seriously?! That is not how leather works. This place is a ripoff and will never get my business again. If I could give zero stars, I would. If you care about your shoes, find another repair shop--even if you have to travel to get there! PS I wish I had read this first from Wiki before taking my boots to Boris: "To clean brushed leather, gently remove dust and dirt with a soft-bristled brush, then use a damp cloth with a mild leather cleaner to wipe the surface in a circular motion;avoid soaking the leather, and finish by applying a waterproofing agent to protect it; do not use creams or waxes on brushed leather as it can damage the texture."

Alex is amazing, a true craftsman. He has been in the business for 50 years, outlasting many…read moreothers that have come and gone. He does beautiful work in just a couple of days. He put new heel caps on my vintage pumps, and designer heels, and also saved my favorite boots by replacing the sole with double thickness, replacing the heel cap, repaired damage, and polished them. I thought the boots were beyond repair. Talented, kind, and very professional. All of the work was done for $80 total for 3 pairs! Excellent price for this level of difficulty. I'll return time and time again. He noted that he can repair any shoes other than plastic ones. He gave me a mini tour of his many projects. He can dye shoes too! Please support these talented craftsmen!

I'm so happy to have found Alex Shoe Repair. They fixed a beautiful pair of boots (new heel) and…read morepolished some leather silver sandals that I did not dare touch with polish. The service was fast and reasonably priced. I don't speak Spanish, but they were patient with me and figured out what I needed. I'll go back.

I had a couple of shoes that needed repairing so I came here. One pair needed a tap put on the shoe…read moreand the other pair was a little tight when I zipped them up so I wanted to expand them. There's no price list, and the guy just said $20 for both things, totaling $40. I was told that the shoes would be done in a couple of days. When I went back, they put the taps on my shoes but it didn't seem like anything had been done to the other pair of shoes because they fit the exact same. The man at the counter, who wasn't the same person as before, told me that he would try to add more space again and to come back in a couple more days to pick them back up. We'll see how that pair turns out. The shop was neat and tidy though.

I took my expensive Louie Vuitton loafers over to them to be cleaned before my recent trip to…read moreFlorida. Now let me say , the service here is always good. However when I brought my shoes in, he took a lil extra glare at the brand name on the shoes and immediately said $20. I said "are you sure?!" He said "yes we have a special cleaner for these. If you want you could buy the bottle for $7. I said " No it's fine " but it really wasn't. I felt I was being overpriced because of my items brand name. I could've taken it the wrong way but I didn't like the feeling of being taken advantage of. I'm definitely going to give them the benefit of the doubt. This incident does not take away the quality of their service which is really good.

Amazing job! Cleaned and polished my loafers and have them looking like new for a reasonable price!!read more

I needed my boots fixed ASAP and Romy was quick in responding to my quote request. I was able to…read morecatch him on a slow day, and amazingly he was able to fix my boots in about an hour. Friendly, honest service, high quality work. Will definitely come back to get my favorite shoes and any leather work fixed.

Pretty sloppy. I took in two pairs of shoes - both needed new heels, and one needed new insoles…read more The pair that only needed heels came out fine, but the pair with the insoles came back with glue all over them. Additionally, the heel on that pair was very sloppily done and I had to try to make them look better myself once I got home with the assistance of some acrylic paint. Also to note: he accepts cash-only and wants payment up front, before the work has been done. The owner seems like a very sweet man, but I will probably not go back.

This isn't a knock on the business but, NOT WHEELCHAIR OR STROLLER ACCESSIBLE!…read more I've heard he does incredible service! But I rolled up and didn't realize it's a basement business with a tall staircase leading down. Didn't see anything mention the tall staircase so mentioning for accessibility purposes! I will come back again when I am sans baby or I have someone to watch the stroller :)

Five star experience, we are talking about true crafting shoes and boots back to new- I actually…read moregasped in the best way possible when I saw what they did to my 12 yr old boots- it bought me back to when they were new. Others that I didn't believe they could get the marks out they did. Plus this great waterproofing treatment. So very grateful I found them in the neighborhood as I would travel for them. Thank you

I have had multiple heels and boots revived here, absolute miracle workers. I have had designer…read morebags fixed to look brand new.. I trust these guys, immaculate attention to detail.

Brought my redwing boots back to life! Before and after pics attached. Separately, these guys fixed…read moreup a couple of my wife's luxury handbags - they look good as new.

Sam completely revived my favorite boots. absolutely flawless work. 10/10. The service took about 5…read moredays and he was very accommodating to my needs.

Excellent service; and a wonderful customer service experience! I felt welcome and that my…read morepatronage was valued.

Pros: (+) Fast…read more (+) Inexpensive (+) Same day service (+) Sit while you wait (+) Cute kittens Cons: (-) If your allergic to cats, he has 2 cats. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Passed by this place many times but never checked it out till now. It's a little hole in the wall and can easily be missed since there is nothing fancy about this place that draws your attention. Had to replace the rubber on the bottom of a pair of heels that worn out. The owner was nice. He repaired them in less than 10 minutes and while I sat and waited, I played with his 2 kittens that he had walking around in his shop. The cost for the repair was $10.

Friendly. Quick. Inexpensive. Reliable. Lasting work…read more Needed to replace the sole of my black leather shoe & it was done within 1 hour as promised. When Collecting, I was told to try & pull it off. Clearly, I couldn't & it was really good workmanship. He makes things to last & I will definitively return & recommend this place.

Accidentally got paint on a favorite jacket. I checked Yelp and because of the reviews, I decided…read moreto go to Sky Blue Cleaners & Uptown Tailors. They are very knowledgeable. They advised me to give them a few days so in case 1st removal attempt doesn't work, they will attempt to do a 2nd attempt. AND THEY DID REMOVE THE PAINT STAIN! No discoloration at all! Everything looks perfect! Thank you Sky Blue Cleaners & Uptown Tailors! You're the best!

This review addresses the pricing and not the quality of work which I understand they have been…read moreawarded for. I brought in a jumpsuit for minor underarm repairs (about 1 inch on each side) and basic cleaning. I was quoted $32 for the repairs and $25 for cleaning--a total of $57 for a single garment. They also wanted to charge $20 just to remove some lint from a coat on top of the cleaning. I did not leave the coat as the quote for cleaning and lint removal was more than the coat is now worth. It's clear these people will charge as much as they can. Unfortunately, there are few cleaners in Harlem, but at this rate, I'd rather travel across state lines to New Jersey. Ridiculous! I did not leave the coat for service, as I could not justify paying these fees. But I did pay $57 for the jumpsuit because I had to have it repaired ASAP. If you're looking for fair pricing for basic repairs or cleaning, I would suggest looking elsewhere.