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Gavriel Shoe Repair

4.3 (15 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Katherine C.

Gavriel is amazing. I grew up in Flushing and I think I remember seeing his shop in another location. I took my son's favorite shoes, black and white Jordan's to replace the worn out heels. I went to other places to ask and they gave me random replies. Gavriel explains it that he'll make it look almost new and I was so happy with the results. All done in one hour. He's a treasure and so nice! I will come back soon with all my shoes that needs work. He is skilled and honest.

Mister and his machines
Strad Y.

Gavriel shop repair shop reminds me of my childhood when I walked by such a shop on the way to / off school. This shop is located on the subfloor inside of a quiet plaza, where is fully equipped with all those old fashioned, museum grade machines. It is enjoyable should you choose to wait on a day-bad, and seeing through the glass, to see this man is busy on you shoes.

Back of the Dr Marten boot
Ana M.

Gravriel repaired my shoes. I went to a different cobbler before for fixing the bottom of the Dr Marten, but I should have just came here because the quality of the repair is much better. The service was very quick as I was able to pick up the next day. For the quality workmanship, it's a great value! At the end, I gave extra tips.

My new shoe taps.  Realized I should have taken the sad state of the original taps.
Caroline N.

The cobbler I normally go to is no longer there. Everytime I remember to get my shoes fixed, I didn't have my shoes on me to inquire about pricing. Otherwise, when I see my shoes, I would say I need to get my shoes fixed. I finally remember to bring my shoes now all I need is to find a cobbler while in Flushing. Shoes are cheap. Why not get another pair? My shoe issue is the shoe tap on each shoe needs to be replaced otherwise the shoes look fine. When I first came here, the store was closed so I was disappointed. Gavriel came to open the door and I inquired about the cost of the taps. $10 for the tap replacement and it would take 10 minutes if I want to wait. Of course, I will wait since I can wear my shoes again. $10 for the hassle of looking for new shoes or breaking it in... definitely! He is a professional cobbler. He is efficient and took less than 10 minutes to replace the taps. I did check out the work while he went to get the buff to wipe my shoes. My shoes look brand new. He polish and shine the shoes too before returning the shoes to me. That is fantastic since truthfully I wouldn't have shine my shoes when I got home. Glad I got shoes to wear again and don't need to buy new shoes. If you need a cobbler, try Garviel.

Heel replacement
Sam L.

In the basement level of a mall. Modest looking shop doing quality work at reasonable price. The cobbler is a nice guy. $5 for a shine. My boots heel was well worn, especially on the outer side of my foot, and he fixed it like new! ($25, shine included).

Andrea C.

I was looking around for somewhere that made keys and they're usually in small shops all around Main Street but I didn't want to walk deeper into Flushing. Came across this handy place. It was quick and the owner was very nice! Bedside manners go a long way... Once you walk into the mall, you go down the stairs and he's the first shop you see on the left. He repairs shoes and also cuts keys. It's actually on the cheaper side too. $1.50!!! Definitely going back in the future.

The shop is in the basement, the stairs are toward the back of the ground floor of the mall.
Diana C.

I was referred here by the upstairs tailor. The cobbler is very skilled- superior craftmanship-- and he is also honest. He fixed my leather pumps that were scuffed/ had a bit of leather coming off on the spot!! Less than 5 minutes and it looks wonderful!!! Perfect, really. He also softened my ballet flats. He charged me $2. I really tried to pay him more because I honestly felt that his work merited it. Gave him a $10, he returned with $8. From now on, I'm coming here with my shoes.. What a great cobbler!!!

Widened and shined my boots for $7

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I finally remember to bring my shoes now all I need is to find a cobbler while in Flushing.

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