Wow, I'm frankly surprised not to see this yelp thread busting at the seams with 4-star and 5-star…read morereviews from happy customers. Jackson's is seriously solid, and I'm a fan. Jackson's main floor, upstairs, is your typical boots/hats/dungaree selection that seems to cater towards locals looking for solid values, more than out-of-towners looking for fancy stuff. I mean, nobody comes to AVL to buy a Stetson, but some people round here like to wear them, and if you're one of those people, this is where you find that sort of stuff. That said, I took a Prada-wearing Italian politician to Jackson's one time, and she must have blown a thousand bucks on "authentic American" souvenirs to bring back to all her European friends. I started calling her "Spaghetti Western" after that. I thought that was pretty funny. Downstairs underneath the Jacksons retail salesfloor is a hidden basement with a working leather shop that makes stuff like the harnesses for carriages that take tourists around Central Park in NYC. Really high-end bespoke stuff. So yeah, maybe the desk clerk isn't all that chatty, but it seems disingenuous to say this shop isn't a local treasure, or to imply that they somehow aren't that good at the few things they do--things that are highly specialized, and hard to find anywhere else. That's my two cents, anyway: I think everyone should shop at Jacksons because they rock.

The workers there all b!tchy rude lazy it's a shame cuz the got good stuff there but the employees…read moreruin it so I don't recommend, go to country supply

I had my genuine Louis Vuitton zipper replaced by Ayers along with some other repairs (ie tab at…read moreend of bag repaired so I can use bag as a crossbody bag again). The repair is horrendous. It is not straight which causes the zipper to ripple. Also, the vinyl was damaged during zipper replacement. My bag came back looking like a knock off. I am honestly wondering if it is my original bag as mine has so much damage and curiously, this resale shoe suddenly has my exact same bag on the shelf. Note my bag was not in bad condition...just needed a zipper and end tab for crossbody carrying. I intend to ask for a refund and send my bag to Louis Vuitton for it to be corrected after this aweful experience. Small claims court may be necessary.

Ayers Leather is time proven. FIVE STARS.!!! Deb and Payton have done amazing leather and hardware…read morerepair. AWESOME.!!!

Friendly and organized. I did not purchase anything. However, did not have a lot time. I…read morerecommend giving your self more time.

Great craftsmanship!! Brought 3rd belt from here and purse. Staff friendly and knowledgeable.read more

We saw his booth at the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk NC and he spoke of the quality of his…read morebelts. This was last year. We made a point to go through the the festival again this year and I made a point to buy another belt. The one from last year shows hardly any wear at all. Very satisfied with the quality and the price.

From the owner: Blue Ridge Mountain Belt Company is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the…read moreAppalachians. Our shop has constructed fine harness for many years. Harness is still widely used because the land here is steep and rugged, making horses preferred over tractors for many farming tasks. This safer, more practical way of working, prospered our downtown harness business. Harness makers performed their historical craft publicly with turn of the century tools in the early American tradition. In this same way, a crowd gathered in interest to view production in our unique and unusual shop. Then one day a man asked if a heavy belt could be cut from thick bridle leather for himself. He told us of his thin combined belt splitting apart, cracking, tearing at the holes and cheap hardware peeling and breaking, lasting only a year or so. We obliged him and produced a few to sell. Everyone that saw our belts told us that they had been looking for a good quality belt for a long time. Our belts sold fast and became so popular that Blue Ridge Mountain Belt Company was born. Our belts are different and they're not just good for horses. We use only the best American grown and tanned bridle leather fashioned with solid brass hardware. They are hand crafted by Leathersmiths on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. You also will be pleased with your choice and will enjoy our quality belts for years to come. Ya'll come visit!

Probably one of the coolest stores I have been to for a unique renaissance, medieval, a little goth…read moreall roled into one. Primarily feminine goods, but a diversity of items and unique leather crafting. Much made locally. Great to explore.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! I absolutely adore every piece of textile art in their store. Upcycling and…read morerepurposing textiles is one way to my heart. The artwork here is straight fire. Highly recommended stopping in to see something different!

Leather work done well. Quick and friendly service. I recommend this place for all leather repair.read more

Had several shoes, boots and my wife's purse repaired over several years. Very pleased with the…read morework and prices. Only open on Saturday 9-5 but don't be surprised if he is not there.

This review is about the online shopping experience for Wilson's Leather. This experience began…read morewith a Christmas gift last year. My daughter purchased a jacket for me (XL) but the sizing was off and the jacket was too restrictive. I decided to go into the store after Christmas to see what I could find and to be sure that it would fit. Unfortunately, it was after the holiday and the selection was minimal. I returned the jacket and let them refund her credit card. She then sent the credit to me and I held it until this year. I looked on line and saw some very nice NEW items so I placed my order using the XL size from last year. This time the jacket was floating on me and was way too big. I called customer service on Tuesday, returned the jacket on Wednesday and had my new jacket (size Large) by Friday. This thing is absolutely gorgeous and I am totally pleased with the quality. Thank you Wilson's for STILL having quality products and great customer service! You have made my day!

Scott, Your reply is…read moreextremely disingenuous. The satchel we reviewed had no attachments, so how would I have known its characteristics after customization? I would not have purchased my current product had I been aware of the discomfort two additional pockets would have wrought. When I approached you with my concerns, you were dismissive, not appropriate for a bespoke retailer. What I hope would be a novel purchase experience has become acrimonious. Regrettably Avonzo L Harrison

This is a beautiful leather shop. I was drawn in by the unique name and parked behind the shop in…read morethe shared lot with the pizza place. They offer incredible, hand crafted gifts with a lifetime warranty! There were artisans working when we walked in and the shop curator was very helpful in explaining how the place works from a client standpoint. They can custom make anything but know the price point is in the hundreds, but what a cool place if you want something unique and for life! Stunning bags, wallets, journals, belts, and additional items like high end candles, and mens beard oils were around the place. Check it out!

Great service at a great price. They completely rebuilt my leather Harley riding boots. I would…read morerecommend bringing them anything.

The door at Belk sliced through the leather across the toe of my Frye boot. Thank goodness my boots…read moreprotected my toes. I took my boots to Cobblers Corner in Simpsonville and cannot believe how fantastic they look! I honestly didn't have much hope for them to be repaired. No one would know the leather had been cut thanks to the skilled professionals at Cobblers Corner. Highly recommend.