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.

I recently had a pair of Florsheim Yuma Loafers, which I purchased in 1983, completely restored by…read moreSteve Doudaklian, who owns Bedo's Leather Works. The shoes were in miserable condition. He painstakingly refurbished them, replacing the heel and every other component that showed any sign of deterioration. He featured my shoes in one of his latest videos. Rarely do you see such a wondrous piece of art. I'll have these shoes for the rest of my life. Thank you so much, Steve and Bedo's Leatherworks.

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.

High quality local business. His cleaning and repairs give new life to worn shoes and leather…read moreproducts. Reasonable prices and great value.

I brought my husband's favorite pair of dress shoes here because our cat had scratched one of the…read moreshoes it was obvious that is what needed to be repaired. I returned to pick up the shoes and they were not repaired only polished. The store owner was very u professional and argued with me that I said only polish and I never said polish I just assumed he would see the damage and repair the shoe! The color was also different and When I told him that he decided I didn't want the shoes and kept them 0/5 stars. Do not go here!

I've been bringing shoes here for a while now and this place is the real deal. He isn't cheap, but…read moreyou get what you pay for, and the work is amazing. Resoles, heels, refinishing, everything comes back looking better than I expected. In my line of work I'm picky about craftsmanship, and this is one of the few shoe repair shops around that actually earns the price. Highly recommend!

I brought a favorite pair of sandals in for new soles. He immediately insisted they could not be…read morefixed. He told me his rent is $8000 per month and advised me any repair would begin at $125 so I was better off not doing it. I have no idea why he thought that was relevant information to share. I took my shoes over to another cobbler who happily and professionally fixed them like new after asking if taking a few days was acceptable. Total price $125. Save yourself the condescension & oversharing.

George must be from a different time and place. I brought in 2 pair of hiking boots and he said…read morethey weren't worth fixing. I was stunned by his honesty. I was tempted to go to another store to see how much they would have charged me for a job that wouldn't have lasted.

Over the years I've purchased a lot of designer shoes, and anyone who invests in quality footwear…read moreknows how important it is to have the right professional handle alterations, repairs and restoration. After losing a lot of money trying multiple shops around the area I eventually found George Shoe Repair, and the difference was immediately clear. George's craftsmanship and knowledge is exceptional. He truly understands shoe construction, materials, and the proper way to restore high-end footwear. Every pair I've brought to him has been handled with precision and attention to detail that reflects real mastery of his craft. What really separates George from many other repair shops is his honesty and integrity. I once asked him to perform a specific alteration on a pair of Chanel shoes. Instead of agreeing and taking my money, he flat out told me no; NOT because he couldn't but because the alteration would damage the structure of my shoe and ruin it over time. That level of transparency is RARE. In the past, other shops just said yes, took on work they shouldn't have, and ultimately I had to throw my shoes away literally costing me thousands of dollars. Another thing worth highlighting is that his prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering the quality of the work. You're getting top-level craftsmanship without the inflated pricing that many places charge for far far worse results. George runs his shop with professionalism, skill, and genuine respect for the craft. If you care about your shoes and want someone who will treat them the right way, GEORGE IS EASILY THE BEST IN THE DMV HANDS DOWN!!

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 stopped by The Shoe Shoppe in Tysons because I have a pair of slingback heels that I love, but…read morethe back strap constantly slips off my foot and makes them almost impossible to walk in. I really wanted to wear them to my cousins wedding and this shop came recommended. I originally thought the strap needed to be shortened, but the staff suggested a different fix. They told me that adding a pad under my foot and a non-slip band on the strap would solve the issue. It helped a little, but not completely leaving me somewhat disappointed. In addition to not receiving a complete fix, what really disappointed me was the service or lack thereof. The man working there barely looked up from what he was doing and never asked me to try on the shoe to see the problem for himself. He gave short, vague suggestions and seemed uninterested in actually helping. I had to walk back and forth to the shelves three separate times to find the products he mentioned, rather than him taking a moment to show me where they were. The whole interaction felt dismissive and rushed. The shop itself is tucked away inside Tysons Mall, so it is easy to miss unless you are looking for it. While it is convenient if you are already nearby, I would not make a special trip back. For a store that specializes in shoes, I expected more attention and care. The experience left me unimpressed and still struggling with the same pair of shoes.

Horrible shop. They repaired an open seam on my handbag. The repair is not straight and is so…read moresloppy. The bag now has holes in it and cannot be repaired. The owner Lee's response, sue him. Buyer beware, this is not a reputable shop.

Very poor workmanship with shoe repair. I have had shoes repaired before at other shops and have…read morenever seen results so poor. I echo the other review in which my shoes (two pair) came out damaged and cosmetically undesirable to wear due to scuffing. When I asked for the work to be corrected, he got argumentative and said he would only fix it once and if it wasn't right, I would have to deal with it... Very unprofessional behavior and indicative of the workmanship.

If you have any shoes, do NOT take them to this hellhole. This place is absolutely horrible and…read morecompletely unreliable. They destroyed three pairs of my shoes by just stuffing random crap together and calling it done. The heel on my boots had black marks, and instead of cleaning it, they just left it and didn't try to blend or sand it down like idiots. My leopard Gucci shoes' heel was supposed to be replaced, but instead, they wrapped some dumb stuff around it to cover up the fabric coming apart. When I tried to get it fixed somewhere else, they had the audacity to snatch it back and make it worse. This place is a total disaster--unorganized, no proper system, just a bunch of screw-ups doing whatever the hell they want. Do NOT send your shoes there. Worst fucking place ever.