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.

I love the quality of the track pants I find it pricey…read moreoverall Not enough sales Not enough GOOD sales

A big Roots but I don't think bigger always means better. This one definitely has a lot more…read moreleather goods to choose from. They proudly display that may of the leather goods are created in Toronto. They also have a leather embossing service at this site. Another interesting service that they offer is salt and pepper apparel customization. You can get custom patches adhered to your hoodies and sweats. Other than that I didn't find that much that was different from other Roots locations.

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 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!

I noticed that this store doesn't have any bad reviews. I thought that was a reflection of the…read morequality of the store, but now I am thinking the owner just says that it's a fake review. Mine isn't a fake review, and I can provide photos, so before you visit, please read my review. I don't know, maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe my request was just too hard? I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but after wearing the results, I'm afraid I have to give this two stars. I have a pair of shoes that I've worn for two to three years straight, every single day. I love it, and bought it in Japan. Not very expensive, only around $40. Recently, it's been flaking more and more, as it's waterproof and I will sometimes walk over snow and rain. I wanted to wear it for a lot longer, so I looked for places for shoe repair. Maybe this is on me, but I just went with the first place that had a good review and was relatively close. The guy was nice about it as I explained, and at first he said it was impossible. I just wanted to replace the leather, and I said that if he could do it, even if it was expensive, I would pay. That was probably a mistake, but I've never gotten anything repaired before, so please excuse my ignorance. He was like, okay, what if we put real leather and change out the sides, so at least the cracked part will no longer be cracked? And we resole it and make it look like new? I explained that I didn't care what he did, as long as he kept the inside and that when I slipped on the shoe, it would be as comfortable as the first day I bought it. And so we finalized and I paid, and left to await the news to pick it up, which he said would be a week later. Let me preface this to say, I did not request a resoling, he was the one to bring it up. I only wanted to cracks replaced, and I thought, oh, if he's changing out the sides, then maybe he needs to resole? When I got back to my car, my dad asked me how it was. I told him I paid upfront, and it was $200. He told me it wasn't worth it, and that I could've bought four new shoes with that money. It was actually closer to $226, I guess with tax? But he didn't say that when I was paying, and I didn't pay attention to the price when paying, so I assumed it was a flat $200. Also, I paid upfront, but my dad told me that I shouldn't have, as he had the shoes, and I couldn't guarantee he would do a good job. In retrospect, that maybe should have clued me in to the product I was getting. But I also can't be sure that maybe that's how things are done in the shoe repair industry now? But I was pretty nervous and didn't think of these things. My dad also said that if I wanted to keep the comfort of the shoes, the guy wouldn't have said to resole it for me. As the soles were part of the comfort of the shoe, and the insides were not the only thing that was important. I tried to call him after I got home to tell him not to resole, but he told me that he had already started fixing the shoe. Okay, it was too late, but I figured, since he knows about shoes, maybe the sole wasn't as important to the comfort as my dad had said? And here's where we get to the crux of the matter. When I got the shoes, it looked... well, not that great. I was expecting better integration of the leather, and not this slapdash stitching. Maybe that's just my unrealistic expectations or that I'm an artist, fine. But the most important part, the comfort and pillowy feeling of the shoe when I put it on... it's gone. Now it's like stepping into tap dancing shoes, or those really cheap shoes you get at fast fashion stores. The sole feels flat, thin and cheap. I didn't ask for the resoling. I only asked for the cracks to be fixed. If he was only going to stick the leather on top of the shoe and stitch it, like it totally looks in the picture, why did he need to resole it? I can't guarantee that's what he did exactly, but it looks like that, and it kind of feels like that too. I guess he polished it too, but it's not noticeable because he didn't fix the other small cracks. As a shoe repairman, shouldn't you know that when a person wants to keep the comfort level of the shoe, that a sole replacement would change that? But no, he told me that the comfort level would stay the same. That's a lie. My dad told me straight off that the sole would change the feel of the shoe, and he's a layperson. I didn't know that, and now I'm paying for shoes that don't look that great, and the soles are making my feet hurt. Every time I wear these shoes now, I'm depressed, and I utterly regret getting these shoes repaired. This actually made me cry. These were my favourite pair of shoes, and I was hoping I could continue wearing them for two more years. Now that the comfort is gone, I don't know what was the point. I don't even feel like wearing them as it feels like I am stepping on flat floor instead of wearing shoes. I had such high hopes, but now I'm never getting any shoes repaired ever again.

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.

The best shoe repair place in the City. And John is a fair, great guy! He's done all my repairs…read moreand collects and donates shoes for the needy.