just got my purse zipper repaired, it was done so well the zipper works perfectly. I would…read morerecommend if you are look for a repair pl

I went in to replace my zipper and he said it just needed tightening. He tightened the zipper of my…read morewallet free of charge. What a kind gesture. I will be back again.

I am writing an update for this business, as they have taken the care to address my prior review,…read moreand I noted the difference in my subsequent visits! The store is now cleaner and tidier; the staff are all friendly and knowledgeable. In December, I took a beloved pair of boots to get the zipper AND the heel redone during a busy time, and the staff were apologetic about the wait, and made sure to communicate to me that it would take a longer time to complete before I agreed to the repair. The boots were returned to me (earlier than expected!), good as new (better than new, actually, as I liked that the new heels were Vibrams with grip), by a cheerful girl at the counter. The price came out to around $100, which was communicated to me at the onset, and that was the price that I paid. I have since dropped my SW for more repairs; I think I might have finally found someone to trust with my Loubs next time!

They were able to widen the toe area of my boots and put rubber on the soles-looked great and I…read morefelt the price was fair. Have been going here for years.

He is my #1 go-to place for zipper repair!!! Knowledgeable,…read morefast, affordable. Highly recommend it!

Joseph did a decent job glueing my insole back into my flats, and stretching out the bunion area of…read morethe toe box as well as the heel which was digging into my Achilles. He was careful to ask how much I wanted the areas stretched, and exactly where I wanted to focus the stretching. If the shoes still weren't stretched enough, he would charge again to stretch them more (though I think he said at half the usual price), which I didn't like - I won't always know how much I need my shoes stretched and it makes sense to stretch a bit at a time since you can't 'un'stretch them. As others have noted - he doesn't necessarily get things done when he says he will. He said my shoes would be ready on Monday - I went on Tuesday - and he asked me to come back on Wednesday to pick them up. I was not happy about this as I did have to come out of my way to get them. He did make up for it by giving my shoes a complimentary polish though. I found the price to be high - it was $8 for glueing the one insole (only had the problem on one side), and $20 to do the stretching. Plus taxes. Cash only. If you're going via subway, when you get off at Finch, head towards the North American Centre exit at the middle of the station, go through the doors and turn right - if you look all the way down the hall, past the Rexall on your right, you'll just be able to see the "Y&F" lit up past the elevators.

I just happened to be passing by the Centre Shoe Clinic and immediately thought about the favourite…read moreshoes that I was wearing. Always comfortable flats and stylish. They badly needed new soles and heels. I spoke with Simeon and he promised that he would bring them back to life for me, like new! The problem: I would have to leave them with him for a few days. Given that I didn't live in the area, but know the Centre well, I quickly decided to buy a cheap pair at Winners, and left my shoes to be repaired. Fast forward two days (I left them on Thursday afternoon, and Simieon called me on Saturday to confirm they were ready for pick up). I picked them up on Monday, and was amazed at the rejuvenation of the shoes .... they were really like a newly bought pair of shoes. They were the worth the cost of repair. The workmanship was done with pride. I know that they will last me another 5 years or so! Simieon definitely proved his worth.

Gifted craftspeople. Prompt, fair. Quality minded. He fixed all 4 of my Swiss watches. And my bike…read morepannier and my Salomon xCountry ski boot. He's also respectful and kind.

Excellent service, good prices and nice people. I take all my leather repair here, including adding…read morefancy straps to my purse when it was new. They're currently repairing my Birks and broken straps on my second-fave pair of sandals. $20 for 1 - 2 years more of service is a bargain. Disregard the hours listed on yelp: they open at 9:30 on Saturdays, not 9.

I went in to ask about prices for adding sole protectors for the bottoms to my shoes…read more There is a Vietnamese male and female staff duo (owners?) who tried to rush me. The male staffer shoved a Hermes shoe in my face saying they do new/designer work. They also actually gossiped in Vietnamese in front of me ABOUT ME. Not knowing I am Vietnamese and understand them. I felt that was rude. They spoke about how much I spent on my shoes but why was I being so particular about prices. I was just not in a rush and browsing around to see how prices are. I didn't appreciate their behaviour so I just left. No need to give them my business as there are plenty of shoe repair shops with similar pricing.

I've been coming to Kaner's shop for over 30 years, and the service has been consistently…read moreoutstanding. They are truly the most amazing shoe repair around. Over the years, I've brought in so many pairs of designer shoes to have non-slip soles added, and every single time the work has been done perfectly. Not only is the craftsmanship excellent, but the people there are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They always take the time to help and make sure everything is done right. It's rare to find a place that combines such high-quality work with genuinely great customer service. After three decades of coming here, I can honestly say I wouldn't trust my designer shoes, handbags or belts anywhere else. If you are concerned they have taken care of my Chanel, Valentino & Gucci. They specialized in Designer items. Highly recommend!

Always does a fabulous job!! The owner is extremely nice. He has stretched my boots for me 3 times…read moreand I bring him all of my Louboutins Pricing is very reasonable.

UPDATE: Now the shop has a website and an email you can inquire about pricing/quotes for different…read moretypes of repairs. Now I can send pictures before going in to the shop and know what I can expect to pay and how long it will take! Really convenient especially if you need the shoes back by a certain time. Case in point: I needed the bottom of a pair of high heels repaired before my office holiday party. Since it was a quick heel fix (just replacing the tips of the heel and sole), I was able to get them back within 2 business days!

I've gone here twice in two years, had 4 pairs of shoes fixed, and it's been amazing. One time I…read morehad 2 pairs of leather winter boots with broken zippers, in great general condition but unwearable because of the broken zippers. He fixed both zippers without problems, giving both pairs of boots a new life! Last week I took in two pairs of fall shoes with heels; the heels had worn down completely, not just the little piece at the bottom but also the heel itself. I was worried that the damage was beyond repair, and sad since these are two of my favourite shoes and the only thing wrong was the heel. I was very glad to see that he was able to replace both heel bottoms and fill in the damage on the heels themselves - good as new. Thank you!

Fantastic job. Not cheap but then their workmanship is really evident. I took in two pairs of…read moreBlundstone's (a winter pair and a regular pair) that had uppers in good shape but on which the heels and soles were very worn and which I had basically retired. Plus I took in a pair of R.M. Willams Craftsman Boots for a more traditional heel and sole repair. Nick's resoled the Blundstone's with Vibram soles, including a chunky, seriously treaded winter set and the boots are now probably better than when I bought them. The R. M. Williams ones also look great. They can't perform absolute miracles, of course, so if you have small cuts in the leather they are permanent (though usually disguisable with a bit of polish or wax) but a bit of use is to be expected in a boot. P.S., I have no idea why my profile says San Francisco, as I live in Toronto and have never even been to that part of California.

They do beautiful work. Not fast, and not cheap, but beautiful. I had them resole my Blundstones…read more(which, after more than 10 years, had cracked right through both soles); they put on a new, stitched Vibram sole, which I hope will last the rest of my life! They also polished and waterproofed them beautifully.