I've lived in the North Bergen area for almost 7 years. Luckily, I've never needed a cobbler; until…read moreabout a month ago. Looked up some places, but the reviews weren't so great. My wife found Mr. Maksoud's. At first I was a bit hesitant, but gave it a shot. The place is exactly what I like. Small, the smell of leather and shoe polish that greets you upon entering. Shoes and handbags strewed about. And in the middle of it all is George. Positive, quick with witty retorts, and busy working. He put new heels on a pair of old Cole Haan boots, that I wasn't ready to let go of. George even said they are nice and worth keeping. After about 9 days, I returned to pick them up. The work was great and the price was excellent. 40 dollars. Other places in the area would have charged double. I'm so glad my wife found this place. George also makes keys.

Whoever claimed the Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM could handle 100 kg with a single handle was clearly…read moreliving in a dream world. I mean, have you seen that handle? It's as skinny as my patience on a Monday morning--charming, sure, but not exactly built for heavy lifting. After dragging my tote across the globe and using it as a makeshift suitcase accessory, the inevitable happened: the handle started to part ways with the bag. Naturally, my first thought was to consult the LV store for repairs. When they quoted me a jaw-dropping $400 for handle replacements, I nearly choked on my avocado toast.Why shell out that much when the bag itself cost me $750 back in the day? And the repair time typically range from 12 to 26 weeks!!!! Time to shop around. Here's what I found: * Leather Spa 55 (NYC): $200 per handle. * Rago Brothers (NJ): Two new handles for around $395, or repairing one at the base for about $125. Basically, not much better than LV's offer. Just when I was about to resign myself to a life of broken bag straps, I stumbled upon rave reviews for Mr. Maksoud's Handbags & Shoe Repair. Words like "reasonable," "quick," and "great job" were being thrown around. Intrigued, I decided to give it a shot. Mr. Maksoud did not disappoint. He quoted me $200 for both handles, but since I brought my own leather handles from Etsy (because I'm resourceful like that), he only charged me $50. In just a week, he transformed my bag from tragic to magic. I couldn't be happier! Oh, and did I mention? Mr. Maksoud is quite the handsome gentleman. Highly recommended!

Leo is amazing. He is so pleasant and does quality work. I highly recommend. For high end leather…read moregoods

I bought a pair of Winter boots in to Manor Shoe Repair to see if they could do something with the…read morezipper. The zipper pull kept getting twisted and I couldn't zip it up or down. They replaced the entire zipper with a better heavy duty zipper and it was not expensive in one day. Great job. I highly recommend you take your leather goods to be repaired here.

Plz don't come if you don't want to ruin your day!…read more I've been to this shoe repair store three times, and unfortunately, my most recent visit was extremely disappointing due to the rude and unprofessional attitude of the staff member there. The boss was fine, but the staff was truly rude. Dealing with such a thing on Saturday literally ruined my weekend. Therefore, I wish to share the whole story with you guys here. On my third visit, I clearly told the staff that I didn't want to spend too much on an outsole replacement, since this particular pair of shoes only cost $95. I even said that if the cost was too high, I would prefer to buy a new pair. The staff assured me the job would be $35, which I agreed to. However, when I returned to pick up the shoes, I was suddenly told the price was $85. I felt helpless since there was no invoice given, and the service has already been done. When I questioned the change, the staff became rude and dismissive, showing a very negative attitude rather than calmly explaining the misunderstanding. It turns out the $35 quote was only for the heel--not the full sole replacement--which was never made clear to me. Thankfully, the boss stepped in and agreed to a $50 charge, which I accepted. But the damage was already done in terms of the experience. After the boss agreed on $50, the staff becomes even more rude to me. This is the reason why I would like to share this experience with everybody else to help your guys avoid such experience. What made this worse is that I had already been tolerant in the past. For example, during a previous service, the staff got black oil/dirt on my shoes which was a pair of brand new Saint Laurent sandals with retail price $770 dollars before tax, but I chose not to complain and continued to support the business. I expected a little more care and respect in return. Please refer to the attached pic for more details. After this last visit, I've lost trust in this store. I don't recommend going to a place where simple communication turns into conflict and customers are treated with such negativity. There are many other stores out there--choose one that values honesty and respectful service.

My favorite suede Coach loafers and no name leather boots are beauties once again!…read more They have both been to the cobbler more than once over the past 5 or 6 years, and they both get absolutely worn to death in the spring & fall. Ryan took two shoes on their last leg and gave me back what could be new out of the box shoes. The stains in the suede (bright green from I don't know what) are almost entirely gone, the holes (yes, actual holes) in the boots leather are patched and smoothed out, the leather is glossy, shiny and new and both of their soles are reinforced and looking great. We also brought in 3 pairs of birks or other suede shoes and had them cleaned to perfection. This is my second time using his services and I couldn't be happier. From cleanings to putting new heels on, my shoes never look better. And communication? 5 stars just for that. It's a super easy process: Drop off your shoes and leave contact info. Ryan will text you with photos, pricing, what can and can't be done before he gets started so you have full approval and knowledge. He'll let you know when they are ready and where to Zelle or pay with CC. And then you go and pick up! Easy. Good for the environment because we are not just throwing away something after a season of use, good for our wallets (5 pairs was around $200) and just good work. I'll absolutely be using his services again!

I needed my leather belt shortened after overestimating my waist size. The alteration involved…read moreremoving four rivets and a panel, and I was worried about the cost, lead time, and whether they could save the existing rivets without having to replace them all. I reached out to several shops through Yelp's quote request blast system, including leather workers, dry cleaners, and tailors. These guys were the quickest to respond, quoting me a flat fee of $30 (paid upfront) with a 1-day turnaround. They even offered pickup and delivery, which made the whole process super convenient. The job was done the next day, complete with photos of the alteration. Their pricing was very competitive, especially considering other shops either weren't willing to take the job, quoted 2 week turn arounds. Definitely the most reasonable pricing. Best of all, they saved the rivets! The belt looks fantastic and fits perfectly now. Fast, professional, and friendly service--I highly recommend them.

Mark marvin leathers was very quick to respond. They only take repairs via mail in or local pick…read moreup. They were very communicative about picking up my jacket, gave me a reasonable quote, and fixed my jacket beautifully and quickly. I would definitely recommend using their services again for leather repairs!

This place is a gem in downtown Westfield! A zipper on a jumper that I really wanted to wear for a…read morebirthday party was snagged beyond what I could do to fix it. As soon as I realized this, I knew that this was the place to go. Although they were a tremendous help in repairing a zipper on my luggage a couple of years ago, I was still a little apprehensive because I'd never taken a clothing item there before. I am so glad that I went anyway! Not only were they able to fulfill my request, I was a bit pressed for time and it was still ready sooner than I expected. The service is always straight-forward and efficient. The process is seamless from drop-off to pick-up. I really appreciate that!

This place is absolutely amazing! When I first called this place it was great customer service from…read morethe beginning. I drove to Westfield and showed him my luxury bag. He pointed out things I didn't even notice and said he can have it ready in two months. It was less than a month and my bag looks brand new. I'm more than satisfied with the work. Thank you so so much!

Modern Leather Goods is the only approved Briggs & Riley repair vendor in Manhattan, which is…read moreexactly why I went. The zipper on my cabin carry-on had jammed completely and I couldn't get the bag open or closed properly. I brought it in expecting to leave it for at least a few hours if not a day or two. Instead, the person helping me took a look, got to work, and had the zipper unstuck and running smoothly in about 15 minutes while I waited. What really impressed me is that he didn't just fix it, he showed me how to handle it myself if it ever happens again. His technique: overstuff the bag so the fabric draws out and the tension increases around the zipper track, then give the caught area a few firm flicks with the edge of a credit card. The added tension plus the flicking releases the fabric from the zipper teeth. Simple, clever, and the kind of trade knowledge you only get from people who have been doing this for a long time.

I have two old Ferragamo handbags that lost their luster. I tried spiffing them up myself and…read morewasn't very successful. Modern Leather in Manhattan was highly recommended. I filled out the paperwork on the Internet and mailed the leather bags to their Manhattan shop. I received a call the day the handbags were received. I gave a credit card number to repair both bags for $150 and $35 shipping and handling. I was told the bags would be returned to me within two weeks. The bags were returned by FedEx and have a glossy luster and shine now. The black bag looks like new and the white is better but not perfect.

Went in on a Saturday morning to get my flats fixed…read more My dog had chewed the back of it and a small portion of the shoe was missing. The gentleman matched the leather color and repaired the shoe within 4 hours. I picked it up same day. Noticed they also fix bags/suitcases/zippers. Will definitely be going here to not just repair shoes but also seasonal maintenance.

Classic old school shoe repair. No joke quality and professional service…read more Hard to clone. A dying breed.