I have been a regular here for years, not because there are not other places to go, but because I dont want to settle for less than the best. It is a warm home town feel, coupled with the state of the art orthotics and knowledge along with the highest quality fashion. Had I not believed this, I would not be writing this. Thank you Mr. V. Faklis! read more

After having hip pain for over a year it was suggested to me to visit Falkis Orthopedic store. I went had had my evaluation done by Vasile who recorded my walking and took measurements. It appears that both my legs are the same height so I don't need lifts which is good to know. I bought new sneakers, flip flops, socks that have a right and left foot, and had an order submitted to have insoles made for my left foot. After wearing my new Brooks sneakers I am already feeling some relief now that I have the correct support. Thank you for your help and professional service. read more

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I dropped off two bags of heels and two pairs of boots. I have vintage Sbicca leather and wood high heels, handmade cowgirl boots and some fancy boots from Nashville. My puppy chewed the heels off several of them and the vintage heels sole had gotten gooey with age. Over $1500 worth of shoes that would have been tossed if it wasn't for this place! The family is the sweetest and this is a dying art. My shoes are broken in so perfectly I didn't want to buy new and not only that mine are vintage they don't make them anymore! I'm so grateful for this place I will definitely bring business here. read more

When you walk up to this store, it doesn't look like much. But inside are the nicest people with a great selection of comfortable shoes. In the back is the shoe repair area with men who can restore shoes as if they are shoe magicians. I came here many times in my 35 years of teaching to have my dress shoes resoled. They were all done well, and I got many years use out of each repaired pair. It was only when they were scuffed or marked so badly that I had to get rid of them. The soles were the last to go. I was back Thursday (9/28/23) to inquire about the cost of new soles for Husband's dress shoes. The soles broke away from the shoes due to rot. It would be a $100 for new soles or $25 to glue them back together with no guarantee that the soles would stick for a long time. Husband hates dressing up and these shoes are over 30 years old. After our next dress up event, we'll go shopping for new dress shoes. We might find them here! I did see a great pair of Florsheim for him for $80! For now, they are getting soles glued on. read more

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I visited Faklis Fit last year after a friend recommended them. I had been having issues with my OLD feet. My dealings with them have been excellent... Amanda got me into the correct shoes with an off the shelf insert that immediately improved my problems. After subsequent visits I met Vasile. I can honestly say I have never met anyone as knowledgeable about feet and their overall effect on the body. After some education and discussion of my specific problems we decided to create a custom insert ... I had no idea that it would immediately improve my walk, gait and my posture... I think I grew an inch! I don't normally review businesses but I would highly recommend Faklis Fit in Tarpon Springs if you are having issues with your feet... their knowledge is substantial and my results have been outstanding! Dan K read more

The staff at Faklis FIT is friendly , helpful and so pleasant to work with. Every time I visit. It is a pleasure to do business with them!

Every time I bring something to Old Man Faklis, it genuinely makes me happy. He's 88 years old and still at it -- repairing shoes, bags, belts, you name it -- with incredible skill and care. I'm trying to be less wasteful these days, and it's such a relief knowing there's someone local who can fix just about anything. A true gem in Tarpon. Thank you, Faklis! read more

Faklis FIT is THE ONLY place to go for all your orthopedic and shoe related needs. Vasile Faklis is extremely knowledgeable and helped me out tremendously with plantar fasciitis issues that I had. They also self foot friendly footwear, and have a full shoe repair facility. Everyone there is friendly and helpful, a true pleasure to deal with. read more

Great customer service and care! I was treated with decency and professionalism. My feet and back feel great! Thank you, FAKLIS!

Faklis Department Store/Faklis FIT is my top choice for stylish sandals, comfortable walking and tennis shoes, and high-quality socks. They also have an excellent repair shop that handles shoes, belts, purses, and more. Faklis has expertly revitalized numerous pairs of my shoes and a couple of purses over the years. Vasile Faklis is exceptionally skilled in shoe fitting and orthotics. His custom-made orthotic solutions have brought comfort to my dress shoes and enhanced stability in my running shoes. The store's warm, family-oriented atmosphere and professional customer service make every visit a pleasure. read more

Ok. I realize I messed up my heel by buying what I thought was a great deal in shoes. Well sometimes I'm just too poor to be cheap and these last sneakers purchased proved that point to a tee! So knowing I want good walking shoes that won't aggravate my heels, I figure Clark wallabies, which I hated when I was a kid, but remember they were comfortable walking shoes as a student in Germany. However, the reviews I read on Wallabies stated they were no longer like the old ones made 20 years ago. Well my feet remember them from 53 years ago. I guess I can cross them off my list. Maybe better to get fitted for a proper walking shoe. Where better to get fitted for a shoe than Faklis? Happened to be in the area and decided to check out Faklis for a walking shoe or sneaker. Vasily was so ever helpful. He had me walk so he could check my gait and guided me into a wonderful pair of Brooks that also happened to be on sale. The heel giving me trouble felt nirvana immediately from the support the shoe offered. Also I found out I was purchasing the wrong size shoe. Haven't had a proper shoe fitting in ages. Not only were the shoes a good deal but I also got an education on how my feet needed certain support in specific areas. I hope I get back to the area & when I do I want to get a full orthopedic evaluation. Cheap is not the way to go when you want your feet to last another 53 years. Faklis is definitely worth a visit for comfortable socks and proper fitting shoes. I highly recommend Faklis. And thank you Vasily for providing me with a proper fitting and comfortable shoe! read more

Vasili Faklis is always professional and friendly and will spend as much time as necessary to take care of all your athletic shoe needs. I have been a satisfied customer for many years ! read more

Great work! I have a leg that's shorter than the other and they were able to use their cobbling skills, going back generations, to make a lift for my shoe, so I could walk straight. They took precise measurements themselves and the owner did it himself too. Great work guys! read more

Been going to fraklis for many years. Very pleasant people, reliable and always put they're best foot forward. -Vita S read more

This review is of the shoe repair services offered. Stay away. If you value your shoes, or time, stay away from this repair place. I dropped my boots and strap work sandals off on October 30 for heal repair. The gentleman checked them in, gave me a ticket and said that the latest they will be done was on November 4, and they would call me. November 4 comes and go, no phone call. I'm local, so I stop in on Friday November, 8 to check. The guy couldn't find them. After 30 min of him searching, and me about to blow up, I show him a picture of them (thank god I took a before picture) and 5 minutes later he finds them. THEY HADN'T EVEN BEEN TOUCHED. Gentleman now assures me they will be done that day and I can pick them up on Saturday the 5th...don't worry he says... we will call you. Guess what? No phone call. I go in today during my lunch break, it's now November 13 to get my shoes back, whether they were fixed or not. The front desk person couldn't help me, the other gentleman who works behind the scenes couldn't help me, and they both insisted I wait on the one person who could. He was helping another lady at the moment fit shoes, which is fine, but with 3 people in the shop, SOMEONE GIVE ME MY SHOES! I didn't have time to wait, (this guy moves very slow... not to knock him, because I'm sure at his age I'll be slow too, but be prepared) so I left my number and said I wanted my shoes today, fixed or not fixed. They FINALLY called me about 30 minutes after I left saying they were done. I go to get my shoes, they are at the counter ... they charge me $28.00, I look at my shoes... disaster. I told them that specifically on my boots I wanted to heal to be replaced, the whole thing. We had a conversation about it. The bottom rubber part was replaced, and the heal was PAINTED. THE PAINT WAS STILL WET and got all over my hands. As I told the person who checked me out, she said if you aren't happy let go get "him" to talk to you about it. If you want your shoes spray painted, and terribly done then come here! I could had done a better job myself, cheaper, with shoe repair stuff I found on Amazon' SincI didn't have another 30 minutes to talk to the guy (who I don't know his name since no one told me) told her to simply pass the message and this isn't the way to do business. I just wanted my darn shoes back so I could take them to a place that had better service, better organization and valued your time. I will NEVER be back, and anyone I talk to I will be sure to NEVER recommend this place. *Update* The man in charge (owner) personally called me to make things right. He took his time to explain things, and gave me a refund. He listened to my concerns and addressed them. So thank you for making it right! That speaks a lot about a business. read more

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George took on a small job, did a great job, has his heart and "sole" in his work and customer appreciation. I recommend 5 out of 5 stars Thanks again George Andy Flanagan read more

I found Mr. Faklis to be very professional, and extremely knowledgeable in fitting my orthotic shoe inserts. He takes his time to evaluate the situation and makes excellent recommendations. I find his prices to be very reasonable I highly recommend Faklis Fit for your orthotic shoes and insert needs read more

I have been using Faklis department store for orthodics and shoe repairs for years. The Vasile Faklis and staff are very knowledgable and always go out of their way to try to please. Vasile has helped with my special needs adult son's orthodics and mine. I highly recommend Faklis Dept. Store & Shoe Repair. read more

They are the best! I have been going to them for years and would never go anywhere else! it is, and always has been, a family run business and they make you feel like family the moment you walk in! I confidently and highly recommend! read more

I needed a small service on an expensive crossbody bag and their technicians took care of it on the spot for me. They were very attentive, courteous, and capable, and they are right here in Tarpon Springs Faklis Department Store for those of us who live here or nearby. I highly recommend them. NM read more

I took in a pair of wedges with visible need of the soles needing to be replaced. I also opted for the additional fee to have the shoes cleaned. 2 week later I returned to pick up the shoes and noticed they were not cleaned. I asked if they considered that clean? The young man advised they did not notice I paid for the cleaning and to return the next day and they would have them ready and cleaned for me. I return the next day, the wedges are ok but not to my satisfaction, at this point I can do a better job. I get home to notice the new sole which is coming off of the old sole was not properly glued. I called and asked for a refund, of course the cobbler asked me to come back in for him to redo the job. My time is very valuable and I can not continue to go back to a place to walk them through every step of their job. Lesson learned... I will not be returning but if you do I suggest you check the work prior to leaving the shop. read more

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They saved my feet! I highly recommend getting some custom inserts made here! I was having issues with pain in my feet before a marathon and my new inserts have helped so much! read more

Vasile is very caring and knowledgeable. He has helped my family with greatly with different orthopedic needs.

Viselle is very helpful at putting your feet in the right shoe. He has made adjustments to my shoes as needed. He has worked on matching pricing and has ordered the shoes I needed. read more

I've used Faklis for shoe repair for the sixteen years as a Florida resident, usually for maintenance. However, I now live two hours away and needed prescribed orthopedic footwear due to a near fatal motorcycle accident. Yes, there are much closer options, though none with the care, personal service, and in house expertise. I won't go anywhere else for my footwear needs. read more

i am a strong believer in supporting small businesses at all costs, but this shoe repair is awful. I needed a heel tip replaced on a pair of pumps and they kept the shoes 2 months. I had to go in and call repeatedly for updates to be told they 'couldn't get it fixed'. I finally gave up and told them to keep the shoes (after paying for the repair). Even if it was a 'difficult' fix, call the customer, don't disappear for 2 months. Terrible. never again.... read more

Nice store and friendly staff. I can't remember the German woman's name, but she was awesome! I enjoyed our conversation and her help with finding my shoes. I love them, thank you. read more

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I had a piece of leather from a purse strap, to put a snap on to make a bracelet. No one in the store was competent. There was no one there who could even find 2 pieces of the snap to match each other. They looked forever in little boxes to find a match. That took about half an hour. Then they took another long time to put the snap on. But it was backwards and it was not fixable, so totally ruined the bracelet and it was a gift. I have put snaps on... its a simple process! I will never go back there and do not recommend anyone taking anything there. read more

This is a classic downtown full service shoe store. They have a wide selection of shoes for gentlemen, a repair department and an orthopedics consultation area in the back. I didn't see any Crocs, Converse, Puma or Sketchers, but they've got a wide assortment of Florsheim and several other brands of leather shoes and sneakers for the mature set. Since 1912!!! read more

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Very nice people, very helpful and welcoming. Treated me like a rockstar even though I didn't make a big purchase. Lots of items that I didn't expect from a shoe repair shop. Also carry's very large mens' sizes read more

Great service. Purchased shoes in February and back in October to get another pair. Not in stock, and they are on back order. However, they will drop ship to us. We were able to purchase the insole that goes so well with the shoe. The lady that works there, she great. Very personable, just a pleasure. read more

Great place if you need shoe repairs. I've had shoes dyed a different color, resoles, heels replaced, straps and buckles repaired. Service is fantastic and very reasonably priced. read more

Faklis Orthopedic Services made me a pair of inserts for my running shoes. I have been fighting Plantar Fasciitis for almost a year. The new Activator is the best insert I have found and Faklis is the best place to go. You will get awesome, personal service. I loved the inserts so much for my running shoes that I bought a second pair for my work shoes. read more

Although I was told it would take 2 or 3 days to fix the strap on my shoe, after 3 full weeks I called and was told they had not even started. He explained that they had trouble finding a color match, but called 3 days later to say it was done. Not only did the color not match, they patched my matte leather strap with a shiny piece and uneven sewing. The word "Terrible" slipped out of my mouth and the man took my shoe to the back shouting to the other man, "This is terrible!" His solution was to "scuff it up" on a grinder, which further damaged the bit of original strap instead of taking the shine off his botched piece. I was told, "I'm sorry we're not better". But if you can't fix my shoe, call me and tell me! I would rather the honesty so I can take it to someone else. The only bright side is they didn't charge me for this terrible botched job. Yes, it's true (as I was told), "Well, you couldn't wear them when you brought them in"...but I can't wear them now, either. read more

Family owned and operated by the fine gentlemen of the Faklis family! I grew up being fitted for shoes there from a young boy, hands down the best shoe apparel store in the Northern Pinellas and Southern Pasco area. You receive the personal attention and top notch customer service that you don't see anymore. read more

Took a leather vest in to have patches sewn on an event on Saturday. Dropped it off on a Tuesday and was told I could pick it up on Thursday, however, when I called Saturday morning it was still not completed. They said they would have it done in 2 hours, which they did BUT it was an awful job! When they sewed them on, they didn't flatten the leather, which caused buckling between the patches. I had to take it elsewhere to have the patches removed and sewn on correctly by someone else!!! I did take it back to have it fixed but they said they "were too busy and it would take 2 weeks." They offered me nothing for my trouble, dissatisfaction and waste of time and money. My advise--stick to shoe repair. read more

I found on yelp and stopped in to see if my shoe could be fixed. He took my shoe while I was there and fixed it right away. Very pleased.