My Mother needed a shoe repaired and they did a great job in short amount of time. They were very nice.

Alex has been exemplary in every way. He finds a way to do things that need doing and they always work. He will also warn you if something that you want to do is not necessarily a good idea or will not work well. We've been going there for many years and he is a wonderful part of the Rolling Meadows community. read more

First time trying, had a pair of Sam Edelman sandals reheeled. Pay in advance, cash, and a $10 minimum, but the price was fair and the beloved shoes were ready when promised. read more

My granddaughter broke the zipper on her favorite suitcase that she has had for years. It is very special because it has a picture of her dog who is very old now on it. I told the owner the story. He said he could fix it so that she would be able to use it, but it would have an opening. I didn't care....I told him to go ahead and make the best repair he could. I sent my grandson to pick it up today and he did an amazing job. The zipper closes all the way, does not have an opening. The suitcase is like brand new. My grandson tried to give him a tip because he knew how happy his sister and I would be, but he wouldn't take the money. He will have my business from now on. read more

I got a luggage bag zipper fixed. It was very affordable and the customer service was great. They got it gone super quick and I'm very happy with results! read more

I would not recommend this business. It was $40 to add a protective rubber sole on my brand new shoes. After 3 days I pick up my shoes and the sole was attached. However, I didn't like the thick coat of black paint that lined the edges. The worst part was that brand new never worn shoes now had scratches and scuffs on the sides. These were not there when I dropped them off for service. I don't understand how those marks could have occurred when all I asked for was to attach a sole. The shoes also had spots of glue that stuck on the leather. This was a very disappointing service, and after cleaning the shoes, there is no way to get those marks off. The leather is permanently damaged. Be warned, you also have to prepay for whatever service you need without knowing how it will turn out. read more

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I have used almost every service they offer ! He fixed my Louis Vuitton luggage zipper, sharpened a full set of CoCo knives, fixed multiple pairs of shoes, has fixed belts, and put batteries in many watches. I would highly recommend him. He's friendly family owned, and truly a service that sadly won't be around a lot longer, he's a true cobbler. read more

My Birkenstocks were getting worn down and instead of buying a new pair and needing to break them in I decided to check out this shop. 100% would recommend this place. Turn around time was faster than expected. It is cash only so keep that in mind. Will return for any other needs for shoe repair or to re-sole shoes. See before/after pics. read more

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I have been to this shop two times in the last year and both times, Alex (the owner) has provided an outstanding work, way better than I expected to turn out. I have taken to him my favorite boots that I use at my business and on my motorcycle (do it all boots) that are not in production anymore, but Alex saved them twice. I am so thankful to him and I have the piece of mind that, if anything should happen to my favorite shoes, Alex can probably save them and keep them running for longer! Big thank you, your craftsmanship is appreciated! read more

We have used RM Shoe Repair many times for heels, soles, stretching, etc. He does good work.

Incredible!!! The owner was very knowledgeable and helped me pick a new sole for my boots. I have The Frye Company boots I wear to bartend and I wore them down completely. When I got them back they looked brand new! They were cleaned and buffed as well which made them look perfect. Thank you so much! I'll definitely be back read more

Fast, efficient and the boot repair exceeded my expectations. Definitely would recommend.

I had a replacement work boot speed grommet that broke brought it to Alex. Within 2 days I had the boot back. No Frills does Honest Work fast and efficient can't ask for more ! Don't waste your time for your repairs this is how it should be! Alex is The Man!!! Keep small businesses busy we need to keep them afloat read more

Alex is so very talented and is excellent at his work. Not only does he do a clean and neat job on shoes he is great at fixing shoe problems! He also sharpened my expensive (and cheap) knives to perfection. I have fairly new silverware and you couldn't even eat a salad because the fork tines were so dull. He sharpened the tips and they are now better than brand new! He is not only shoe and luggage repair so bring your problem items to him - he is very informative and if there's a way to fix it he knows how. His prices are very very reasonable too. He is my go to for many things. read more

Great place. Great service and a very high level of craft on my repair. I would certainly go there again. The proprietor fixed my item while I waited. read more

A few months ago I took a pair of mesh running shoes to the shop to see if they could repair a problem of me "blowing out" the toe section. I was so impressed with the initial work that a week later I delivered a second pair that suffered the same issue. The owner again worked his magic! He saved me roughly $200 in the cost of replacing both pairs. A waited to post this because I wanted to see if the repairs would hold up. The service quality of work was better than I expected! read more

Brought two purses with broken zippers and a golf bag with tears in the pockets to Alex who fixed them all at a reasonable price within a week. Good, honest proprietor with great service! read more

Such an amazing job to repair the side of my Karl Lagerfield purse!! He replaced the flimsy cloth with leather. read more

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I had a pair of Wolverine boots whose sides had completely separated on one side of each boot. He offered to repair them for $15, and for an additional $5 to reinforce the non-separated side of each boot to ensure they didn't separate going forward. I opted for that. The boots were ready in two days as promised and solid as a rock. Owner is very friendly and rates are reasonable. As others have mentioned, it's cash or check only, and you pay when you drop off (not when you pick up), so plan accordingly! read more

This is the best shoe and watch repair ever! I needed the ankle straps of my shoes, made smaller. And then Alex showed me how to have the strap aligned with the shoe style. He could have lost a sale right there and then. Also my husband's watch just needed a battery when he thought the mechanism was off. Alex is just the most honest guy ever! Do not let the cash only policy scare you away. Alex is very reasonable and always has the customer's needs foremost in mind. read more

I had a pair of leather soccer cleats repaired because of a rip and was more than pleased with how it turned out! Fantastic job!

Brought in a badly damaged pair of shoes and the owner made them look like new! Quick turn around too which was greatly appreciated. He's cash only, but there's an ATM across the street so it wasn't a big inconvenience. I'd highly recommend him. read more

An absolute great job restoring my favorite chelsea boot. It looked like a brand new shoe. I would highly recommend this shoe repair shop.

I rarely need shoe repair services, but when I do moving forward, this is where I'll be going! Service was prompt and professional. I took two pair of shoes: suede ankle wedges with the right heel worn off from driving and "leather" (pleather) calf boots. Instead of charging me for something, I was informed my boots were past the point of repair. Although disappointed, I'm grateful my money wasn't taken for something I wouldn't have been happy with in the end. My suede ankle wedges came out great! I'm very happy and will definitely return in the future for my shoe repair needs. Thank you!! P.S. This is a CASH ONLY business and you have to PREPAY. read more

Have had him sharpen knives and repair a backback. The knives were perfect and the backpack required a little creativity with the repair, but it was excellent. read more

Owner is always helpful and honest. He tells you if it's not worth fixing! Quick turn around time. He has fixed and polished our shoes for years. He replaces watch batteries too. FYI, cash only. read more

I have taken 3 pairs of shoes and a pair of flipflops to Alex for repair. His cost is fair and he does great work. I highly recommend using him for your shoe care needs. Thanks, read more

His work is great and done when he tells you it will be done. I have taken a couple of pairs of booties for new heels and a polish and they look better than new when he's done. I've used him twice and would highly recommend his work. read more

Alex did an awesome job repairing my purse strap the other day. He also gave me some tips on how to take care of leather. Will definitely come back here :) read more

Am really happy to have found this place. My sport shoes fell apart after a bout in the washing machine using way too hot water, and Alex (owner) did such a good job they look like new. Also took four knives in for sharpening and he did great job -- much better than the hardware store I was using. Service is excellent and prices are reasonable. read more

Had a zipper repaired on a pair of boots and another zipper on a bag. Nice job and nice man. I will trust him for future repairs

Great service , fast and cheap!! This guy really know his stuff, I bought in a couple of my fiancee's shoes and she was really pleased with the way they turned out. Also all these services are CASH ONLY and PRE PAID just an FYI. Its hard to find good leather repairs but this guy is good! read more

Great work on the boots. Reasonable prices. I will be coming back If I need any other shoes repaired in the future.

The reviews for this place tell a clear story, but I was still reluctant to put my trust in the business due to a lack of before/after photos. I bought a new pair of leather boots recently that got scratched pretty badly. The owner did a great job fixing my boots and also gave them a nice polish and shine. Reasonable prices IMO. He should take control of this page and upload some before and after photos. If he took any of my boots then he could really show off what a great job he did. Give this place a try! read more

I've been gong to Alex, for 5 years now, He's hard working ,and as honest as they get. He is a miracle person, I would recommend him for anything, that he does. He's one of the best. Thanks ,Alex. read more

I cannot express how grateful I am of this place! I've been looking everywhere for the longest time to find a place that would fix a broken heel on my leather boots, a strap that came off my winter boot and a designer flip flop that broke off. The man at this place took an extensive look and took it in and fixed it within a handful of days for an incredibly reasonable price! All of my shoes came back looking like nothing had ever happened. I was able to save my designer shoes! I can't express enough that this is the place to go for any shoe repair. He's extremely honest and thorough. He was worth the drive and every penny. Thank you so much for your honest work!! read more

It isn't easy to find a classic shoe repair, and this place is it! The owner is very friendly and always does a good job. Also changes watch batteries and treats and repairs leather. read more

The buckle on my Michael Kors purse broke and when I sent it back to Michael Kors they sent it back saying they could not repair it. I decided to take a chance and have it repaired at Rolling Meadows Shoe and Luggage Repair. He told me right away that it might take some time to find the buckle. He communicated with me while he was looking for the correct buckle. I just picked up my purse today and he did a fabulous job! I am so thrilled to have my purse working again. Thank you. read more

Stopped in to get a new watch battery, did it while I waited. Great service , nice guy!

After purchasing some western boots prior, I had some fitting and stitching issues. Alex recommended stretching boots first, then verifying fit. That worked beautifully, then he glued and stitched heel patch on one boot, stitched other boot to match. Charged a very fair price and his work was spot on. Boots feel great. Very nice to deal with. read more