I've taken a pair of booties and a pair of boots there to get repaired and they did excellent work. The guys there worked with me to match the unique tan color of the boot for the restoration. I feel that the prices are fair and the work is done quickly. read more

I had a really bad experience here. I brought in two pairs of expensive leather slip-on shoes to have them cleaned and have the sole replaced on one pair. He did a fine job cleaning/conditioning them but he really botched the sole replacement. He didn't bother to remove the old sole and just slapped a new sole on them. He added in a little extra material on the heel to even it out which looks terrible. He somehow pulled out some of the original stitching so now it's all frayed. I just took it to another place to have it redone and they were shocked that he had given them to me like this and said the sole is really crappy and cheap. It's worn out on the heel in under a month. GSR charged me $80+ for this shoddy job. I wish I could have gotten my money back but he was not nice about it at all. Save your money and go somewhere else! read more

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Took in my Wolverine 1000 mile boots for a resole. George also cleaned and polished the leather. They came out looking better than I expected, like new! Except they still fit my feet like a broke-in pair. read more

Love this place! The quality is good and the shop owner is very friendly and helpful. I walked in today and George fixed the length of the straps on my sandals on the spot and on the house. (The simple fix was punching a couple of holes and snipping off the ends.) Many thanks, George! read more

Always pleased with all services offered here! Either shoe repair, polish, or a couple of my leather related needs. read more

George Shoe Repair - Edward Green brown cap-toe shoes freshly polished - Shoe Repair Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I rarely leave bad reviews but after having spent over $130 on simply repairing the soles of a pair of leather boots and a very unprofessional and negative experience, I recommend going to literally any other cobbler in the DMV. I first went to George a few months ago to resole a pair of black heeled vintage leather boots. He said he would add a leather sole and heel tip for $65. After about 20 wears, the sole on the pointed tip of the shoe started to wear down. I went back to George and he said whoever repaired this shoe should have used rubber not soft leather, another $65. I reminded him that HE repaired the shoe, if the craftsmanship is bad its his own. He said fine this time he will do a good job and add a rubber sole but its $65. When I went to pick up the shoes he had resoled only 1 inch of material at the tip of the shoe (not a $65 job) without rubber and AGAIN used soft leather. I told him that he was supposed to use rubber and I reminded him that he EXPLICITLY said he would do this and I would not accept the shoes without the rubber sole. He started yelling and deflecting, saying "that's your problem," and "Americans would say this is a great job, but YOU have a problem." (I'm visibly not White). I have never been spoken to in such a rude, unprofessional, and frankly, prejudiced tone. Not only was his craftsmanship subpar, he forgets what he tells his clients and blames them when he doesn't deliver. Steer clear of this place! read more

Affordable shoe repair! Got the soles of shoes done for $30 a pair. Very well done!!!

The excessive prices and sometimes rude customer service outshadow the good quality, I do not intend to return.

i stumbled upon George's Shoe Repair last week. Had a wonderful conversation with him and brought 3 pair of shoes to repair (had been sitting for years)... picked them up today and they were like new! He has a customer for life!!! This is the type of small business we should support and allow him to "fix" our treasured item. Thanks Richard read more

George Shoe Repair - Brown alligator loafers; re-stitching crown of shoes - Shoe Repair Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I don't know why it took me so long to find George. Fortunately a neighbor tipped me off and I have been taking my shoes there since. He also fixed a belt for me. The quality of the work and the service are both excellent. read more

This is a belated, but much due review: I have a once-in-a-lifetime pair of Italian leather boots that fit me perfectly, when the zipper started sticking I knew I wanted them fixed, not replaced. I brought them to George who replaced the zipper for me, but retained the original pulls. Since they have been fixed; I can not remember or even tell which one had the problem zipper. read more

George Shoe Repair - repaired zipper - Shoe Repair Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

George's shoe repair charged me $180 to replace the zippers on a pair of leather boots. I thought that was pretty pricy even for DC, and upfront payment was required. The stitching job also turned out messy (I uploaded photos), and they acknowledged that it didn't look nice. When I asked for some kind of discount they refused and said their machinery couldn't do the job any neater, which was disappointing - it really affects how the boots look. I do give them credit for replacing the zippers and adjusting the boot width well. They also cleaned my boots which was nice. However, I was really disappointed in the aesthetic of the stitching, especially for the price. read more

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I'm a little biased since this is the only time I've had my shoes repaired but it far exceeded expectations! Dropped my Frye booties off on a Thursday evening to be re-soled and decided to add a $10 shoe shine, as well. The gentleman working we super friendly, which is sometimes hard to find around DC. Picked my shoes up the following Wednesday and I swear they look better than when I first purchased them! I even damaged the wood on the heel and he fixed that without issue! It feels like a brand new pair of boots. Met George himself this time & he was so sweet (even though I was there at 6 PM closing time). Definitely will be back for future shoe needs. read more

George Shoe Repair - Re-sole + shoe shine = "new" pair of boots! $35 - Shoe Repair Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I brought several pair of shoes needing to be reconditioned. They look fabulous and the owner was very helpful and friendly. The work was done in a few days too. read more

This is my first Yelp and it is a Yelp well spent. After finally taking in some weather beaten dress shoes (snow, sleet, salt, and a restaurant job involving a lot of walking) that I received for Christmas in 2013, as soon as I entered into the repair shop the lovely woman assisting me assessed the shoes and recommended how they can save my shoes from purgatory. After taking another look and handling a quote that was fair and reasonable, she assessed that she would prefer her father to handle them as he will know how to best restore them, and restore is exactly what Jorge (George) did. I've attached photos of a before an after so you can see for yourself the quality. Truly a warm friendly service for something so minimal but at the same time means I have another year with these shoes. I'll be coming back if ever need the services again and would recommend them to everyone else. Happy New Year! read more

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Super competent, not cheap and you need to pay up front, but like George can do what nobody else can do and he gets it right the first time. He's done shoes, bags, and belts for me. NGL, customer service could be a bit more charming but the work speaks for itself. read more

George was so helpful. I needed a seam fixed on a boot I needed for a weekend trip. The stitching matched perfectly and my boots were wonderful. George has great customer service and I will definitely recommend him to others. read more

I don't live in DC anymore, but I will never forget GEORGE! Such a nice guy he's fixed numerous shoes and boots for me. Heels, soles, polish, everything! Ladies he's a flirty guy but he's never said too much in my opinion, he's super nice. He's not charged me for a few small things, like putting an extra hole in a strap etc. read more

This is the second storefront to the now-defunct George's on 13th & U. I took my well-worn boots to George's when a zipper on my right shoe completely gave out (when I was out, in the middle of a snowstorm, no less). I was charged $40, up front, to fix my zipper. I wasn't thrilled about the price but also disinclined to purchase a new set of boots so I obliged the price. the zipper they fixed re-broke (!) but I took them back to George and they fixed them - for good - and without charge. Prices are certainly higher than average, but I appreciate that they did a job that they stand behind. George and his staff are always friendly, even when I'm simply walking by on the way to work in the morning. read more

Downgraded from a five to a two star review: I've had the same boots "fixed" by George two times, and each time they fell apart in the same way. (This after paying for each repair with about a month and half in between repairs). I went back to Corrective Shoe Repair to get the same boots fixed for the third time, and was much happier with the results (and was also shocked to hear the guy at Corrective Shoe Repair comment that it looked like it had never even been fixed). read more

These guys know what they are doing and will take on complicated tasks other cobblers won't touch-- from repairing a Coach bag to reattaching a broken heel. They charge accordingly for the time invested, but it's worth it. read more

These guys are terrible. First I took my fiancee's shoes (yeah, leave me alone (honestly, they're not mine!)) in to get the heels put back on. They charged a lot and didn't bother to shine them. Then I took my shoes in to get re-soled. They charged a boatload and did a terrible job. There is glue showing all over the outside of the shoes, and one of the new soles is already coming off, on the 3rd wearing. My office looks down on their store. If my windows opened, I'd throw my newly re-soled shoes at them right now. read more

First time bringing a pair of boots to George corner shoe repair and I could not be happier! I had a pair of frye boots that I got on crazy good sale but needed a zipper put in. I was a little hesitant but I'm so glad I brought them in. The boots fit and look amazing. They are pricey but so worth it. I can't say enough good things about the work here. Will definitely bring other items. read more

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I brought in a pair of 11 year old go-to leather heels where the fore sole finally gave up the ghost and self destructed... at work, of course. They also needed new heels. I called several other places, and they all wanted well over $50 for the repair. I couldn't justify spending that kind of money on 11 year old shoes that I only paid $60 for, no matter how comfy and well broken in they are. I was charged $35 and got more than I bargained for. I got a new half sole and heel with genuine Vibram replacements and he thoroughly cleaned and reconditioned the entire upper. They looked almost new again. The work was speedy and they were done in two days. George was super friendly and I'm definitely going to be using this shop again. read more

This guy is both kind and talented. After a unique repair job didn't work out quite as well as we had hoped, he gave me no trouble with trying a new approach. As I walked in, he stopped what he was doing and tended to the re-repair right away. I'm confident the shoes will now be just as I need them. read more

Jorge -- George, who who owns this perfect shoe repair shop, is wonderful. He can be a bit of a flirt with women -- not offensively, muy simpatico. Pero muy importante, my shoes and boots have always been repaired, re-soled perfectly with an extra bit of water-proofing and shine. When I've brought in repairs that could be handled more easily, like a sandal where the sole was beginning to come off, rather than take it and fix it for $10 (or whatever it would cost), he offered an inexpensive glue. I chose the glue, of course, and easily fixed my sandal hard and strong -- and the glue will last for many other home shoe repairs. Bravo, Jorge! read more

This is my first time going here, so I'm hesitant for the 5 star honors, but so far so great. Great jovial service. Took my boots in to have my heels replaced and the soles corrected. Not only did he do a fantastic job integrating the corrections, he shined the boots and buffed out the scratches thanks to his own passion for perfection. Highly recommended! read more

I wish I had found George sooner! I've taken several pairs of boots in for repairs over the last couple years, and he has done an outstanding job every single time. Every other shoe repair I'd previously tried in DC pales in comparison. George completely resoled my leaky 25-year-old cowboy boots for only ~$100, which I was nervous about because they have sentimental value. Now they look as good as they did back in '91. George has also given me solid advice on preventive maintenance repairs: I recently took in a pair of boots with leather soles because the heels were getting worn down, and he recommended adding a rubber sole to make them more weatherproof. They're wearing terrifically now. All of the employees are super friendly and knowledgeable, the shop is efficiently run, and the work is invariably high quality. read more

Great service. Convenient location (I'm told he's moved now - but still on U Street). Great job too. I brought 3 pairs of shoes to him based on other reviews on Yelp. Did a great job on them and was very nice and hospitable too. I would definitely recommend to anyone. read more

Really pleased with my first visit to George's Shoe Repair. He re-soled my beloved cowboy boots and they look and feel fantastic... pictures attached. He also repaired heel tips on a pair of heels and flat suede boots, all three were done perfectly and in just one week's time. He's also a sweet seeming man and very polite. Thanks! read more

George Shoe Repair - Cowboy boots, brand new tips soles and heels! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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George's knows shoes. They are fairly priced, have a fast turnaround, and are reliable. I mostly go in for heel replacement (Which is often. I like heels.) but have also had them replace soles, elastics, etc. The one time I had a problem with a replaced boot heel that immediately broke again, they repaired it a second time for free. A man named Willie works there often and is really friendly, always laughing, and knows everything about shoes-a pleasure to do business with! read more

Wow! This guy is a craftsman. He replaced the heavy clunker wooden heels in my favorite boots with custom-made, light, rubber ones just like I wanted. He took care to match the color with me and everything. Before I was only wearing these boots when I was SURE I wouldn't be walking much. Now I can actually wear these things without the stress. Also, very fair price for the work done. I'm really happy with the outcome. Thanks! read more

Very nice gentleman that runs this store, sadly he had to close his other location that was on 14th St, but U St. location is still up and running!!! Had him replace a zipper on my left boot. And replace the heel on the right boot that got damaged from improper storage during moving.....did a good job....the heel that needed repair had some extra glue that looked a lil messy but nobody will notice except me. Hopefully this zipper will hold up. Only time will tell read more

This place has the best yelp reviews for good reason. Quality shoe repair at a good price, usually within less than a week. Even though I live across the city I came over to repair my boots. They had several different options for the soles and I was able to find one that matched my boots well. After trying a few places that were subpar I'll definitely be back to this gem of a shoe repair on u street! read more

I was nervous going in because I had read mixed reviews under another name of the business. I had to come home and write a review while it was fresh. I just took my favorite shoe in that had a small rip in the seam underneath a strap. So my little sandal kept getting caught on my pinky toe! I brought it in and didn't want anyone to touch my fave sandal, but they looked at it, took it on the spot and put some shoe glue right where it needed it. It was so easy that they just gave me back the shoe and smiled. No charge! I will go back when I have other shoe foibles because they were so nice. They also said if the glue didn't work just right to bring them back and they would try another tactic. I was very pleased with the service. read more

Years ago, this used to be a very good repair/shine shop. The work that has been done on my shoes over the past couple of years has just been mediocre--while the prices have gone up. The gentlemen is always extremely nice and welcoming, which is plus. But there are other cobblers in the neighborhood who are just as pleasant, if not more. This place actually ruined a pair of my shoes with a different colored dye that rubbed off in patches after I wore the shoes one time, and charged me exorbitant amount of money for putting soles on another pair. I had this stuff done in Manhattan, top notch job, for 1/4 of the price and turnaround time. Overall, I think it's overpriced for services. It's fine for basic stuff, but if you want very good service at reasonable prices, there are other options in the U street corridor. read more

I took my favorite pair of heels to George and all I have to say, is that he truly is a magician with repairing shoes! I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my shoes! I will definitely be taking more shoes to him real soon! George, you're fabulous! :) read more

I've been bringing my shoes here for years and they are absolutely wonderful. Very honest about what is possible to repair your shoes. They always do an excellent job and my shoes and boots look great. Highly recommend! read more

Been here more times than I can remember and everything always comes out great! I've had multiple heel and/or full soles replaced on pumps and boots. Also had the shoulder strap shortened on a leather bag. Prices are fair and quality is high. Products are cleaned when repaired too. Jorge (George) is always very friendly. I moved out of the neighborhood but will be returning for all shoe repairs. read more

Great work, Friendly Service. I took in a pair of shoes where the heel was significantly damaged and the leather was falling off. He somehow worked magic to perfectly match and replace the leather along the heel. Also, he repaired 3 other pair of shoes to perfection. read more