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.

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.

Brought 2 pairs of boots there, suede light beige to be cleaned, and burgundy full length for…read morereheeling and a clean. Rob told me it may take a couple weeks but received a call after a week. He did a fantastic job, especially cleaning the beige boots that looked like new with no evidence of a food stain across the boot and the laces. I wish I had taken pictures of the before so i could post it. I also brought a pair of shoes to be resoled and reheeled, he said that he could not repair them to a high standard and not to waste my money. This is what great customer service is all about. When I need my shoes/boots repaired and cleaned again this will be my first and only stop!

Rob is the friendliest guy ever and it is absolutely contagious. He treats everyone that walks…read morethrough his door as a valued customer and shows his appreciation for you every time (not that it is necessary, but certainly appreciated!) He will never try to sell you on anything that you don't need and is totally honest with you. I got some work done on a couple shoes including a heel lower, installing vibram soles and french plates at the tip of the shoe. He was very fair with the pricing and gave me a discount for doing multiple shoes at once. He walked me through everything that he was going to do with the shoe and explained the whole process (which is very helpful since I know nothing about it and why it costs the prices he charges). When I went to pick up the shoes he already knew what I was there for and showed me the work, which was amazing. I couldn't be happier with the modifications to the shoes and they will definitely help preserve the longevity of the soles. I'll definitely be coming back to get other work done on them in the future.

Hands down one of the BEST shoe repair place in the city of Toronto!…read more I have brought - shoes that i thought I couldn't wear any more due them not fitting - why cause i bought them too big! I am one of those shoppers that when I buy my shoes, i usually err on caution i buy a tad bigger. I tried a few places in my hood, little Italy and No one could help! go figure! No only did he fix these shoes, one of my favourite retro Betty Page black platform stillo pumps! but he also fixed a few other of my boots, and leather goods.. Love this guy!

I am very disappointed with the quality and prices at Village Cobbler…read more No prices are posted and the quality is lacking... Beware .....

I still love this place. The owner is consistently kind, and I found out this morning that he's…read moreextra kind with little kids. (I had biked there with one of my kids). Not everyone takes a moment to interact with little people, but he was a natural at this. Brought my kids' shoes there to repair some velcro that was no longer sticking. Also brought my favourite pair of heels (Stonefly), which he was honest about and said that they were irreparable. Whenever I need shoes to be repaired, Hino's is my go-to. I've not gone elsewhere for a decade. Esp. since it's COVID-times, I hope that he's getting steady support from our community and surrounding ones. :)

About 5 years ago I had a pretty good experience here. But yesterday I picked up my shoes and they…read morewere awful! I communicated a week ago that I needed the sole replaced and the craftsman just slapped on a heel. The heel is a different colour from the rest of the sole, it altogether looks so janky. When I voiced my disappointment to him when I picked up my shoes, he said he would "fix them better next time." Yea right!

It was a fabulous local business and José is a lovely man. But it appears that he has retired and…read morethe business is permanently closed

I needed new soles put on shoes. He said they'd be ready on Thursday. On Thursday he spent 30…read moreminutes trying to find my shoes in his little shop of hoarders, only to find them under a workbench, untouched. Come back Monday, he said. I picked them up on Monday. It's now just over one month later and one of the soles has come unglued at the heel. Do I even go back to have it fixed? There's a different place on my way to work. I'd rather go there and pay than back to have Jose do the work for free (assuming he'd fix it for free).

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.

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.

PLACE sucks Charged a HUGE amount for sole repair on boots…read more-- quoted me $60+ and 2 week wait, took way longer. Soles came off within a month. GARBAGE. There's a guy next to Sam's convenience that did my boots after PERFECTLY within a week. Less than $20 bucks.

This place SUCKS. Sheer incompetence…read more Said two weeks. Took two MONTHS. Charged nearly $100 and the workmanship was pathetic. My boots came apart 4 weeks later. It's a lovely idea. "I'm going to teach women how to be cobblers!" Okay then. Maybe TEACH THEM HOW TO BE COBBLERS then?

Honestly, this place is THE place to go. Who doesn't love the Duff Mall?! The cobbler can breathe…read morenew life into your shoes in 30 minutes. His prices are very reasonable and he has great chat. I've taken my shoes to a trendy west-end cobbler and waited 2 months for a mediocre, more expensive job with no extras. Meanwhile, this cobbler shone my boots just as an added bonus. It's only Moneysworth for me now!

They'll cut you a set a keys on the spot or, most recently for me, fix the cracked heel on your…read morefavourite pair of sandals in 30 minutes - all with a smile and a reasonable fee. And since you're already in the Dufferin Mall, your wait is easy - just go grab a Cinnabon or some groceries or heck, a new shirt if you're feeling frisky.