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    Mel's Shoe Clinic

    4.7 (164 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Mel's Shoe Clinic

    Shoe cleaning

    Shoe repair

    Shoe resoling

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    Sandal that had to be repaired - thanks Mel!
    shannon m.

    It's that time of year where I have to get new heels for my boots and Mel's is definitely my go to place. They always render quality service with a professional touch. I've had them take care of my flats, which needed a lot of work done, and I've always been satisfied with the repairs. Shoe repair stores/cobblers seems like a lost art that is slowly disappearing and I'm so glad that Mel's Shoe Clinic is around!

    This is a really cute shop, I've brought in some leather Boulet's before to get rubber soles and they did a fantastic job. No issues - The receptionist is so lovely, I adore her. However - I did bring some Maison Margiela tabi ballerinas and tabi loafer mules in and I can't say that the workmanship was just as phenomenal. They were fairly new shoes -- only worn a few times prior to bringing in. Some of the leather towards the bottom of the shoe where it meets the sole had been rubbed/sanded off (painful) I had to cut a piece to smooth it out. The rubber sole was cut unevenly and black marks inside the shoes. Overall, a very sloppy job on these IMO. Heartbroken. If you care about your designer shoes maybe reconsider.

    Ricca Cathrina E.

    It was my first time trying this place and I haven't been to a shoe repair shop for years. I was told when I picked up my pair of Gucci shoes that I was under charged for the kind of repair that was needed. Both attendants were pleasant and professional. I was happy with the service. Please was very organizing clean. I definitely will continue to support this local business..

    Alex C.

    Brought in my birks to get resolved. Greg, who's been a cobbler for more than 40 years, did a great job to not just resole (opted for vibram) but also reseal the cork and clean the suede leather. Feels great and better than new!

    Great job sealing the bottom of my Christian Louboutins with sturdy material from Italia so they don't scuff!
    Giovanni A.

    Great business with lovely owners, a truly talented cobbler! I have had my Christian Louboutins and their red bottoms sealed every near pair I get so they don't scuff, unfortunately the prior cobbler I went to in SF has closed down business. I brought a new pair of Louboutins & a pair of Jimmy Choos in to get their bottoms sealed. 100/10 job, excellent work and my red bottoms look amazing! I will be coming here for all my future designer shoe and bag repairs/ when I buy more red bottoms to have sealed this is the place to go! He buys the material from Italia, the same red material but stronger so that it doesn't scuff the bottoms. The prices are fantastic, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem!

    Thuyvi M.

    After trying to find a nearby cobbler to fix my red bottoms I am super happy I found Mel's! I came by on a Saturday and dropped them off easily. I mentioned I needed my heel stems replaced due to wear down. You could hear me walking from a mile away from the metal part clanking on the ground. I dropped off my heels and was given a tag. Mel's was so accommodating and easy to work with. They really cater to their customers. He asked when I needed them and he would have it done. Since I was in the area I called just to see if my heels were ready and they were a day early! Woo! Parking can be tough since there's tons of shops and eateries. Pricing is affordable and they do an awesome job. I tried to fix them myself using YouTube and totally failed. Don't be a hero and let the professionals do it.

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    Great job on getting my house running again. A bit steep on price but I just can't put a price on comfortable shoes.

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    Excellent service. Greg fixed my backpack while I waited and it only took a few minutes. It cost a very reasonable $10.

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    I took 2 pair of shies to have heals replaced and repaired. The owner did an excellent job!! Very friendly too. Highly recommend!

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    I cannot believe this man had the nerve to charge me $10 for a battery for my keyfob that costs $5 for a pack of 10 on Amazon.

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    Greg was able to glue the lining back on my purse after it had come apart due to wear and tear. He was so sweet and helpful. Thank you!

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    Brought 4 kitchen knives to be sharpened here and they are nice and SHARP now! Gentleman at the front desk was very nice. Will be back!

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    The Cobblers - The boots are in good shape except where this shop touched them on the toe caps.

    The Cobblers

    (200 reviews)

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    Upon entering the smell of leather rocks your soul. I would venture to say even hard core vegans…read morelove the smell of leather.  Back in the day my partner was always taking her shoes here for new heels.  Girls and their heels!!! When working in the city I would sometimes drop them of at places there just for convenience but nothing as good as The Cobblers. Not only a shoe repair place but a store for boots, work boots, hats, coats etc. I even stock up on Shoe Goo here for my Merrill running shoes with the sole that can't be replaced but was told it would be more expensive if they did it so just get the Shoe Goo. This place has been around since the late 50's and run by the same family.  Shoe repair is an art that won't get taken over by AI. The only thing that will put a place like this out of business is disposable shoes and clothes.  We are not there yet for the nice stuff. So once again my partner needed heels on her boots and since nothing local it's of to Hayward. $20 up front and a few days later boots look as good as new. New heels and all polished up. So for the ladies not sure if ya'll in the clackety heel camp or the more cushie no clack camp, but they have both. My partner is in the clackety camp. You can get hear her coming on a tile floor a mile away. So not just heels but resoles and all types of repairs. There is free parking on the street and in the back. Go there, it'll be great.

    I had an overall great experience with The Cobblers. The staff were all friendly. I brought in a…read morepair of Tecovas Cowboy Boots. I needed the rubber part of the heel replaced as it was wearing down close to the leather stack. The rubber heel was replaced with good craftsmanship. The boots were polished up nicely. The price was reasonable and they finished the boots in less than a week. I would definitely use their service again.

    Rick's Auto Upholstery - Rick's attention to details is exceptional!  This the front of his shop!  He has already put me on the schedule to work on my Honda S2000!

    Rick's Auto Upholstery

    (42 reviews)

    If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and genuinely helpful auto upholstery shop in San…read moreLeandro, I highly recommend Rick's Auto Upholstery. I first reached out to Rick on Yelp and he actually responded even though the shop was closed and it was his day off. He told me to stop by for a quote, and when I came in he took the time to look over everything carefully and explain my options. My Honda S2000 convertible top is shrinking and the rear glass had fallen off, which is not an easy job. Rick offered to glue the glass back in at a very fair price, but he was very honest and said he couldn't guarantee it would hold because the top is shrinking. What really impressed me was that he said if the glue repair doesn't work, he would credit the cost of that repair toward a full top replacement. That level of honesty and fairness is hard to find. He also looked at my seats and told me that if I bring in seat covers, he can wrap them for me, and he gave me a fantastic quote for that work as well. Rick was extremely patient and let me ask a ton of questions without ever making me feel rushed. You can tell he really knows his craft and cares about doing things the right way. I also saw some of the other cars he was working on and the quality of his work looked excellent. He is busy (for good reason), but he was still able to fit me into his schedule about two weeks out. I'm really excited to have him work on my S2000 and get the car looking brand new again. It's not easy to find honest shops anymore, but Rick is definitely one of the good ones.

    I put custom seat covers on my car once. It was the worst day(s) of my life and I'm convinced it…read moresingle-handedly gave me carpal tunnel. And I'm a hand doctor so you can trust me. Rick gave me a good price and put them on in a few hours at his shop. Nice guy. Apparently he drives race cars too which is pretty neat. Seat covers are a get-what-you-pay-for item. Buy accordingly.

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    Tri Valley Upholstery

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    It is hard to find a great upholstery shop. We last went to a European Master Craftsman years ago…read morein Lafayette but he retired. Lucky for us because 15 years ago he was 1-1/2 times more expensive than what we paid recently at a different shop for better quality material and similar craftsmanship. We found Tri-Valley Upholstery (TVU) in Pleasanton after searching and doing some research. My wife reached out via e-mail to inquire about the work we needed and later followed up with pictures. Tri-Valley gave us an estimate and we scheduled an appointment to bring in one chair for evaluation and finalized specifics. We met with Eduardo who was very helpful, energic and enthusiastic. We picked out the material, received a sample, approved the material and scheduled the project. TVU did a beautiful job on reupholstering 6 chairs with a really nice piece of leather. Seats are taunt, tucked perfectly around the chair backs and the bead is spot on. There was a real minor tweak on 3 chairs that TVU took care of quickly. Dropped the chairs off and the next morning they were completed. Eduardo and his team are talented, very responsive, knowledgeable and produce quality work to make customers happy. If you need something reupholstered, give Tri-Valley Upholstery a try. You won't be disappointed and they are priced well.

    I have an upholstered bed with upholstered side rails on both sides. Unfortunately, the side rail…read moreon one side of the bed cracked when it was plopped down on too roughly and I didn't know who to go to to repair it - the original store (Crate and Barrel) was completely useless. Fortunately I found Tri Valley Upholstery. I send them pictures of the damaged rail and made a "reservation" to bring it in the following week to be worked on right away so as to have as brief a down downtime as possible. Ed at Tri Valley was great - I brought it in on a Tuesday and was able to pick it up on Thursday beautifully repaired for what I felt was a very reasonable price considering the work that had to be done and the excellent job they did. I highly recommend them!

    Nick's Shoe Repair - Decorations outside

    Nick's Shoe Repair

    (232 reviews)

    Yet again, Nick's Shoe Repair has come thru for me. This time from afar. I have two pair of Tommy…read moreBahama sandals that I cherish. About 18 months ago, the soles on both began to disintegrate. (On close inspection, the hard plastic soles on these designer sandals looked "cheap" and unworthy of their high price.) Nick successfully resoled both pair with Vibram soles (the kind on most hiking boots) and made them look & function better than the originals. Fast forward to a month ago, and I discovered that the leather toe thong on one sandal had frayed. In the ensuing period since he had last worked on them, we had moved 500 miles away (to Oregon). Rather than entrust the needed repair to a new, local shop, I decided to call Nick in San Ramon. Nick answered the phone and was quite accommodating. "Yes, ship them on down and we'll fix 'em." I shipped the sandals in need of repair from Corvallis, OR on 15 December, and they arrived back to me on 14 January. As with the resoling, Nick's repair was better than the original! Lastly, I feel compelled to speak out regarding some of the overly negative reviews posted. I have learned (often the hard way) there are two sides to every story. Nick has chosen not to reply to his reviews, positive or negative, which is his right. However, the vicious comments such as, he ruined my designer hand bag or priceless shoes would seem to me to be over-reactions. I have used Nick for over 10 years and his work has always been spot-on. I've taken items to him to which he has told me, "there's not a lot I can do for this, but I'll give it a try, if you'd like me to." In short, his majority 4-5 star reviews IMHO speak a lot louder than the few descriptions of horrendous experiences.

    Absolutely Terrible Customer Service Made promises he…read morecouldn't keep Told me my shoes would be ready in the morning when I arrived in the afternoon after I call and they said they were ready to find out that they weren't ready. He hadn't touched him at all when I got there. He told me he needed till after 2 PM when I went back to pick them up he told me there was nothing that he could do for them very he was very rude. I would never go back to this place ever again.

    Mel's Shoe Clinic - leather - Updated May 2026

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