See the before and after pictures…read more In our modern, high-disposable age, places like Golden Shoe Repair are quickly disappearing. It's a shame, as true craftsmanship and quality still matter. I was disappointed when the shoe repair spot at Langston Boulevard and George Mason closed a few years ago, so I'm incredibly happy that Golden Shoe is still around and going strong. I recently brought in a few pair of older Clarks. They are my favorite comfortable work dress shoes, but they had reached a point where they weren't quite right for business anymore. However, they still had plenty of life left in them. I took them to Golden Shoe for a full shine and restoration, and the results are fantastic. They look great now for a weekend or an evening out paired with blue jeans. This wasn't my first visit, either. Previously, I brought in my Doc Martens that I've owned since the 1990s. They handled that restoration perfectly as well. What to expect: * Service: Fantastic quality and a very fair price for the level of work. * Pro Tip: This is a cash-only shop, so make sure to stop by the ATM before you head over.

Quick and easy drop off + pick up! Extremely well priced for the services requested. I would highly…read morerecommend this place to anyone! I saw someone say they take cash only but I was able to use card.

Excellent work. Couldn't be any nicer. Never oversells and gets the job done quickly and…read morereasonably. The only place I will take my shoes.

I brought a pair of nubuck Oxfords in to have a half soul put on. When I came to pick them up, they…read morehad applied some kind of wax or polish to the new book and they were now shiny. This completely destroys nubuck leather in the shoe I did not ask them to polish the shoes and they do not have an understanding of how to treat different types of leather. I'm now sending them back to the manufacturer, who see if if they can restore them their original state. My wife also brought in a pair of boots to have the heels replaced, and they returned with some kind of wax or polish, which left a sticky finish on the boots. We did not ask them to polish the boots, and it shows a consistent misunderstanding of how to treat different types of leather.

I'm not the kind that writes reviews but this company has made such an impact on me that I thought…read moreI must share my experience. I was always cleaning my shoes myself and I have all sorts of products to get the job done, yet after a while I'd noticed that some shoes just don't get clean the way they used to, not sure why. So I dedicated a space for them in the shed to eventually take them to a donation place and pass them on. But one day a friend told me about Listtro and his experience with them saving his favorite pair of shoes, and I thought I'd give them a try, and man am I glad I did! The shoes that I thought were too roughed up to even donate are now back in my wardrobe, the leather is back to being soft and shinier than ever. I can finally enjoy wearing them without feeling bad or self conscious. I can't believe how much of my favorite shoes I've thrown out over the years, just because I didn't have that service available to me. These guys have definitely gained my confidence and my business..

Listtro is the best shoe shine service company in the DMV. I always get my shoes cleaned here and…read morenever disappointed. They also treat leather jackets, sofas and bags. Good job!!!

Great place and very kind. I had a designer wallet that needed to be repaired. Everyone there is…read morevert knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Genuinely kind. I will be back!

Brought in several pairs of boots and pumps for stiletto heel tip replacement and the workmanship…read moreitself appears fairly solid and completed on time. However, I want to flag a pricing issue for others. Before bringing in the items, I called and was quoted approximately $7-$10 per pair. At drop-off, the pricing presented was $22-$30 per pair. I raised the discrepancy immediately, but was told the prior quote was incorrect and no adjustment or accommodation was offered. I proceeded given the number of items already in hand, but followed up again afterward and was not able to reach a resolution. If you plan to use this shop, I would strongly recommend confirming pricing in writing before proceeding, particularly for multiple items. Sharing this so others can make informed decisions.

I've received excellent service from the very first day here. Sarah is kind and I always enjoy the…read moreshort interactions here. Highly recommend!

My $300 Tuckernuck sweater that was bleached that I brought in to be cleaned because there was a…read morestain and when I picked it up I noticed there was a massive bleach stain (I was unaware that cleaners use bleach on clothing items that should not be bleached) I am very disappointed in how it was handled and do not recommend as they are also very expensive and my sweater is now ruined. There is not a good way to fix bleach unless I bleached the entire sweater. I am sad

"You must not watch much basketball."…read more ********************************************** A well-known former member of Congress once asked me, "John K." he said, "Do you know the difference between a $5 shoe shine and a $10 shoe shine?" Wisely I think, I evinced ignorance. "John K., The difference is attitude." This I took more as life lesson affirming the importance of bringing a positive attitude to ones work than a commentary on boot blacks. However, I've used the criterion since in evaluating shoe shines. Although his base rate is $7 for about 20 minutes of work, Gus gives a $10 shoe shine. Gus, like a good bartender, is ready with a good tale. He was telling me when he worked at National Airport in 1991, a very tall African-American gentleman sat in his chair for shine. Gus watched as numerous passersby asked for autographs. Afterwards Gus asked him who he was. The gentleman answered, "Michael Jordan." Judging from Gus's blank stare Michael said, "You haven't heard of me, have you. You must not watch much basketball." As a Marine I have pretty high standards for a shoe shine. Where was Gus when I needed him at Parris Island?!

Have used this business twice to repair my boots Everyone is friendly. Fast and thorough repair.read more

Casmera should not be called a shoe repair shop. They should be called 'leather repair.' Over the…read morelast four months I have had three separate leather items repaired, cleaned and re-stiched/seamed. I had a leather jacket and two purses repaired. Bar none, the repairs were the best I have ever had done anywhere! The quality was outstanding! Their attention to detail is not something I see anymore. On all three repairs they found extra items that needed TLC and did them without extra charges. The staff is always friendly too. I would rate them 4 & 1/2 stars on their workmanship if I could. I would give Casmera 5 stars if they were not so in demand and took longer than expected for all the jobs. That is a great problem to have. Also, striving toward better communication with their customers about the repairs would definitely give them five stars. Don't go anywhere else. Go to Casmera. They were out of the way for me, but so worth it!

I had a belt that my son bought me when he went to Europe. It broke. I would normally throw…read moresomething like that out, but given that my son bought it for me and had some sentimental value, and I brought it to Bedo's a couple of days before Thanksgiving. I was told it would be done in two weeks and I never got a call. I dropped by today out of curiosity and I saw they're closed for the entire month of December. That would've been nice to know when I dropped it off. I still don't have it back. I haven't gotten a call. I haven't gotten a text. At least they were nice enough to put a sign up on their door saying they're closed for the entire month. I'll update once I get it back.

Review for Bedos Leatherworks - Steve Doudaklian…read more The transformation of my vintage Florsheim Imperials is truly night and day. These shoes arrived at Bedos Leatherworks worn and tired, and what Steve returned to me looks like a masterpiece fresh out of a bespoke workshop. Steve didn't just resole them--he completely recrafted the shoes from the ground up with unmatched skill. The welt work, stitching, and finishing are flawless, far surpassing anything I've ever seen from factory production. Every detail was handled with precision, and the shoes now look better than when they were new. On top of that, Steve went above and beyond by creating custom shoe trees, beautifully stamped with the Imperial logo. It's that level of detail and pride in craftsmanship that makes his work so special. If you want to see your shoes not just restored but elevated, Bedos Leatherworks is the place. Steve's artistry proves that true craftsmanship can breathe new life into classics--and even surpass their original glory.

I enjoy a professional shoe shine. I am persuaded it is good for the leather. It gives you a more…read moreprofessional look. There also is the friendly banter that is integral to the experience. I have patronized this stand at Union Station. I've probably been here a dozen times or more over the years. They do excellent work. I have not been disappointed. In particular, they do the edge dressing. You will feel like a million bucks. The fellows I've chatted with are friendly. They like their jobs. That is important. They deserve the business. If only there were more places such as this, but they are disappearing.

What's that they say--"Seek and ye shall find?" Yeah, I don't know why it took a month for me to…read morefind Union Station Shoe Shine. I've been searching shoe shiners *verbatim* on Yelp and Google basically since I moved to DC in April, and this one never came up. The places that did, require you to leave your shoes for up to a week just to do a 15 or 20 minute job. Literally no one had a basic sit-and-wait operation; one place, a mobile service, ultimately took three days to answer an email, which ended up being too late. I randomly came across Union Station Shoe Shine one morning and immediately gave them a call. The reviews were stellar and the voice on the phone checked out, so I made the mad dash up the Red Line over there. Union Station Shoe Shine is a textbook shoe shiner's that you've assuredly walked past if you frequent Union Station. For some reason, it still never dawned on me. I was born and raised in New Orleans, where neighborhood shiners were a dime a dozen, and then I had a shiner in Houston that I'd drive 40 miles across town to visit. But I really didn't want to wait a week just to have my shoes shined, and this is where I learned the difference between the two types of shops. First of all, the two gentlemen--one of them named Ty--are personable as all get out. I sat in the "throne," basically, with my feet rested in the platform, completely stunned at the work being done while they answered all of my questions (they offer cleaning services, and you can also simply drop off your shoes, where they'll give you an estimate of a turnaround--usually about 15 minutes). During the conversation, my shiner explained why I was having trouble: dedicated *shiners* have closed down due to decreased demand, and all that are left are full-service repair shops who, naturally, take longer to do the same work. Facing a sea of travelers, I sat and watched him craft a mirror shine the likes of which I've never seen. I was left with this glazing white reflection of the skylight that retailers have to *Photoshop* in order to sell their shoes. Only midway through, my mind was made up that I'd be bringing my entire fleet back here, especially at $15 for such classic work. A dress shoe fanatic, I sent photos to all of my friends in the DMV area. All of that to say: if you're in DC and need a common-sense shoe shine, just go to Union Station Shoe Shine, smack in the middle of the train hall. They're efficient, super friendly and will take DAMN good care of you.

Our family has been coming to Gallery Place since it opened and we have always been extremely…read moresatisfied. Miky is welcoming and warm and always strives to make things perfect. We have used dry cleaning, alteration, and shoe repair services and all have been great. There are also discounts on certain days of the week. Gallery Cleaners is our neighborhood go-to for an array of services.

friendly service, my family and I have been using them opened many years ago.High quality and fast…read moreturnaround. Great location near Metro.