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Ron's Shoe Repair

4.3 (81 reviews)
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Shoe cleaning

Shoe repair

Shoe resoling

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I wish I had a before photo, WOAH! So happy with these!
Meg E.

During my last Birkenstock purchase at Englin's, I was talking about a pair I love but need repaired. The employee told me while Birkenstock doesn't repair their sandals, he recommends I check out Ron's. He couldn't remember the cost to re-sole, but while getting my size from the back, I called over. Ron was very kind, asked if cork was exposed yet, and since they were very close but not quite there, said the cost would be $49.95 plus tax, cash only, takes about a week or so. I stopped wearing my shoes to not further wear them out, keeping them in my car. I almost stopped by several times but kept forgetting to go before 4:30pm when they close during the week. I finally made time a couple weeks ago and found the little white building that contains the shop in the back, tucked behind Steak n Shake. There's a sign that points where to turn. Inside reminds me of a real world Geppetto's workshop, maybe even one like your grandfather had growing up. Very nostalgic! The two gentlemen working were kind, I paid the cash, and was asked if I was in a hurry for these back. I said no and got a receipt that they would be ready in 10 days with an approximate pick-up time. I just picked them up and again, the guys are so nice. I had my receipt to make things easy, got my shoes shown to me, and I was speechless. They even have the Birk stamps! I was offered a bag, complimented on my silly strawberry sweater, asked about my weekend, and went about my way. Genuinely kind customer service here! As I went outside, looking these over in the sunlight, they are literally perfect! This is so much cheaper than buying a new pair for almost $200, especially since these are leather with the limited white bottoms, and I don't have to break in my favorite pair again. Highly recommend this shop and keeping mom & pop type places like this in business!

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Taylor M.

I've now used Ron's Shoe repair to re-sole a set of cowboy boots and to remove candle wax from a pair of dress shoes (they got near ruined at a wedding). These guys know their stuff. My cowboy boots look brand new! They're gorgeous again! They did a very nice job of salvaging my dress shoes as well. They're certainly usable and saved me a ton of money in buying a new set! Don't let the unassuming front of these place deceive you. They know what they're doing, they're masters of their craft and are certainly trustworthy. I'll be coming here as long as they're around for any leather needs I have!

Unfortunately, I don't have a 'before', but this is the 'after'. Ron fixed the walking surface of the heels and then polished both shoes!!

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight quality repairs on shoes and accessories, with helpful staff and reasonable pricing. Quick turnaround is also noted.

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The shop fixed my hiking shoes by sewing up unraveled stitches at several areas and did a superb job!

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Always perfect ! I take $400 shoes there and they come back perfect every time! Wonderful father / son team.

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Family owned little shop. They were both really nice and fixed my son's priceless Jordans for him.

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Best place to have shoes repaired. They always do a fantastic job. Easily found behind Everyday Paint & Wallpaper on Westfield Blvd in Nora.

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“Not the easiest place to find (Behind the Steak and Shake, off of Westfield Blvd) but, you won't be disappointed!”

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There's nothing quite like that perfect pair of shoes, especially if you're one, like I am, who…read moresuffers from diffuse foot ailments. When I find the perfect pair, I want them to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, averaging almost 20,000 steps per day, the soles of my shoes quickly disintegrate. Thanks be to God that I found Cento's Shoes. I like mom-and-pop shops; they have dedicated owners whose top goal is customer satisfaction. Cento's Shoes is the paradigm of a generational business, and its atmosphere arouses memories of yore: times when quality and craftsmanship mattered. I love my Samuel Hubbard shoes, and I was nervous for anyone, other than the manufacturer, to service them. My initial instincts were wrong. During my first visit, the owner and I discussed the perfect sole, based on comfort and durability. The following day, he texted me a picture of an available sole, which I accepted. In less than a week's time, the job was complete. The shoes were immaculate, shined to perfection, and all their various nicks and notches were repaired. The new soles provided a more comfortable wear than the originals. Cento's Shoes also sells a variety of shoes, care products, and an eclectic selection of hats. It's the kind of shop your grandfather visited on his way to Lovers' Lane. Cento's Shoe's is a must for anyone who owns fine footwear, and they have my highest recommendation.

Mike Cento is a true craftsman. He took 2 pairs of shoes, resoled them, cleaned them up, polished…read morethem, etc., and now they are like new shoes. One of the pairs, my Footjoy Classics Spikeless, stopped being produced in 2009 so I wasn't sure how difficult of a project this might be for Mike. Turns out they look better than they did when they were new! More support, better constructed, and they look brand new. Mike took a pair of shoes that were literally falling apart and brought them back to life, even better than before. These Footjoys look better than anything Footjoy sells these days! Mike did such a great job that I dropped off another pair when I picked up my last 2 pair. And I have about 3 more pairs of shoes that are in need of being recrafted, Cento Shoes will be wear I am taking them. The price is right at Cento Shoes and they carry all the good and necessary shoe care products to keep your shoes in great shape and well nourished. Jennifer who works in the front of the house is just amazing and super kind. She got me taken care of in no time and while I was there picking up my shoes I got some new socks and shoe care accessories too. Cento Shoes has been around longer than I have been alive and Mike Cento has the same passion for shoes that I do. Footwear is really important to me. If it is important to you and want support a locally-owned family business of 50+ years that brings footwear back to life, go see Mike and Jennifer at Cento Shoes, you will not be disappointed. Mike is like the Obi-Wan Kenobi of shoe recrafting. He has a new customer and a friend for life. Thank you!!!

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Kimmel Shoe Repair began a long time ago in 1942 in the basement of LS Ayers downtown. They…read morecurrently have two locations: 1. Broad Ripple 2. Carmel. I went to the Broad Ripple location and discovered if you park in the back the parking is free. I took a pair of my wife's shoes to repair one of the heels that had come off last Thursday. I was was waited on by Mahogany, the customer service person. Mahogany was both knowledgeable and passionate about shoe repair. She advised I get both heels done so there wouldn't be an imbalance when walking in these shoes. The shoes were ready as promised and the price was very reasonable. A great place to bring your shoes.

Alas, that I have to post this update: after a couple of weeks, my luggage organizer "mobile…read morecloset" thingy was returned -- and they failed to reattach the cinch strap, which was the whole reason I went to them! (Instead, they left the strap hanging from its other attachment point, dangling uselessly, and *closed* the hole it left when the strap tore out of the stitches.) So I wrote a nice note and shipped it back. And the postal service promptly lost the box, utterly beyond reclaiming. So I ended up paying for a new set of luggage after all, which I'd been trying to avoid in the first place. I called the shop, and the woman who answered told me she'd talk to her supervisor about a refund and call me back; she never called me back. Sigh. Not the small local business experience I had hoped for. :/

Ron's Shoe Repair - shoerepair - Updated October 2026

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