In my search for a compact and durable laptop bag/briefcase with a strap due to recurring shoulder…read morepain (once this heals I will be back to wearing a backpack full time), I was able to find an item at De Catarina that Tumi had discontinued. This bag/briefcase is also lighter than any of Tumi's current offerings. De Catarina was able to ship this to the U.S. for me and even offered to monogram it before shipping which was appreciated although I went to my local Tumi store for monogramming assistance instead.

Whenever we are looking for a good quality bag, De Catarina is the first place we generally pay a…read morevisit. The shop carries handbags, computer bags, briefcase, wallets and other small leather goods. In side the shop, you'll find quality names such as Tumi, Dooney & Bourke, Francesco Biasia, Perlina and Mandarina Duck. The owner and staffs are always helpful and knowledgable. Recently, I was looking for a slim, compact computer backpack. I found exactly what I was looking for and purchased it with the help from the owner herself.

I've been shopping at Laywine's for thirty years, which is a lot of paper and a lot of ink. I…read morestepped into the shop this afternoon to try out a couple of pens, to pick my next one, as I've had my faithful Waterman for more than a decade. I was helped my Abla, who is a knowledgable and passionate stylophile, as well as a patient and gracious customer service expert. I think I've narrowed it down to a Pelikan Souverain, but will sit with it for a bit longer. The one thing not in question is that I will be purchasing it at Laywine's, and not only because they are one of the jewels of Yorkville, or because shopping there is such a luxurious, sensuous experience, or because they know their product inside and out and can speak their clients' language, but because they are such good, decent folks. I can't recommend Laywine's in enthusiastic enough term.

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Ask me lots of questions and preferences. Gave me few…read morerecommendations and let me try and test them to make informed decisions. In the end, I got exactly what I wanted.

Wonderful owners who are extremely helpful, knowledgeable, give honest input and are extremely…read morepatient in helping to find the right size/fit/style. Amazing selection of high quality shoes. I've purchase leather dress shoes and Clark's originals ankle boots, my wife bought two pairs of Birkenstock sandals here as well and we're extremely happy with our purchases.

I love this place. A relaxed environment, a nice owner, and a huge selection of comfortable shoes…read more Not necessarily fashionable, but if you like Birkenstocks, clogs, Dr. Martens, All Stars or that utilitarian leather boot brand that's all the rage right now, they've got a very good collection. The reason I really love this place, though, is that they stock Birkenstock's blue arch supports. $45, and a better product than the custom arch supports people buy for hundreds of dollars. For those of you with fallen arches/flat feet & the corresponding back pain, these arch supports are blue gold.

My sales associate was Almira. She was so nice. Everyone in the store was welcoming. I wasn't…read moreallowed to take any pictures or videos but that was understandable. They had the most stunning Kelly 25 in a dark green shiney alligator with gold hardware. It looked like it was made for royalty! I bought a couple of items and was so grateful for the experience. I have heard terrible stories from people who have gone to other locations across the world so I was not sure what to expect. I'm so glad I went.

What can I say... it's Hermes! The old location was small and didn't have much in stock, but the…read morenew spot is spacious, busy, and totally luxurious. They give you one-on-one attention, you need an appointment, and the staff are super friendly. I've been here before to grab a couple's ring for my brother-in-law and a scarf for my mom--got exactly what I wanted, no hassle. The vibe is really high-end, and it's kind of wild to see how almost every woman seems to have a Birkin or Kelly, even though they're so hard to get these days. Definitely worth a visit if you want that true Hermes experience.

I love Treccani Milano. The feeling and the design of their custom shoes, handbags and shirts is…read moreunparalleled to anything else I ve seen before. Each shoe is one-of-a-kind, uniquely handmade in Italy and sold right at the heart of Yorkville!!! Here you ll be able to get exactly what you are looking for. You can pick the kind of shoes or handbag you want, the color, the type of leather and finish... The options are simply endless. I m glad I found this place!!! At first it felt like paradise on earth, it s definitely a treat to visit this store to see beautiful things!!!

I went in to replace my zipper and he said it just needed tightening. He tightened the zipper of my…read morewallet free of charge. What a kind gesture. I will be back again.

I took 6 pairs of shoes to be repaired. The service was…read moreexcellent. I would highly recommend this store. Kevin the owner was wonderful

My friend and I dropped off our shoes for store owner Vahid on a Wednesday. He had a customer at…read morethe time but was quick to assist us as soon as he was done. Our shoes include a range of men/women shoes: Gucci loafers, Ferragamo loafers, Hermès sandals, Louboutin loafers, YSL Chelsea boots, Alexander Wang ankle boots and some other pairs of shoes. Most shoes are damaged at the bottom where the wood panel, leather bottoms or heels are wore out. One pair is more severe as the leather is detached from the sole. Vahid has done a fantastic job to give new life to the pair by patching some leather and reattaching the leather to the soles without much trace at all. Vahid is professional as he not only quickly identified the problems with each pair, he is also helpful in advising us how the shoes can be repaired and offering options for us to choose. Some shoes require new fully protected bottoms whereas some can last with just protected heels. Vahid chooses the best color to match the original shoes' bottom so that the layer is unnoticeable from the side. Overall we are very happy with Vahid's professional work!

My old suede boots were very worn out and part of the sole of the boot came off. I looked up the…read morereviews of this place and took my boots there. They said the glue of the sole to the boot was really old and has expired and needs to be re-glued. I told them that they were given to me by my late mom and I am from out of town and I had to get them fixed. Normally it would take them a few days, but they were so kind that they expedited the repair and I was able to pick them up within a few hours. I am so impressed with Professional Shoe Repair. They are quick, and did an impeccable repair job. I highly recommend!

Beneath his gruff exterior, this is a man who does an really excellent work and don't let anyone…read moretell you otherwise. He turned around my wife's boots and they look great! He tells it like it is and to be honest, we could use more of that in this world.

Very disappointed, very expensive…read more I brought my favourite dress boots in for sole and heel bottom replacement. Both had worn. I was quoted $175 cash (?) for a half sole and heel bottom replacement. Given I was going to be in and out of the City for the next several months and wouldn't be wearing the boots (ie winter), I agreed to leave them. My husband picked them up for me at the beginning of April and within 2 days after wearing them once, the new sole separated from the boots- see photos. WT ? In a hurry to get them ready to wear they were repaired downtown for $80 dollars (only the soles-- but were larger than the half soles John used) . Incredible. Lesson to me don't necessarily go local-- and make sure the guy you talk to is actually going to be the one doing the work- not the guy in the back.