I recently bought a brand-new pair of UGGs, and right around Thanksgiving I accidentally got turkey on them. I tried cleaning them myself with Dawn soap big mistake. I ended up making the stain worse and thought the shoes were ruined. I was honestly pretty upset and wasn't sure what to do, so I checked Yelp and found Shoe Wiz. When I walked in, I was greeted by a gentleman named Sam. He was friendly, straightforward, and told me it would cost $35 to restore the shoes. He explained that he would repaint them and add a protective seal so they'd be more resistant to damage in the future. That sounded fair, so I left them with him. A week later, I went back to pick them up and I was genuinely impressed they looked completely brand new. I couldn't even tell where the repairs had been done. In fact, I was so impressed that I literally took off the older pair of UGGs I was wearing (they're about 3-4 years old) and asked if he could restore those too. He did, and they came out looking amazing as well. I've already told him I'll be bringing in my gray pair next, which are 5-6 years old, because at this point I fully trust his work. Sam is patient, kind, and clearly passionate about what he does. He even gave my daughter a lollipop and offered me some chocolate while we talked. The walls of his shop are filled with items he's repaired, and you can tell he takes real pride in every project. His attention to detail is excellent. Thank you so much, Mr. Sam you saved my UGGs, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Horrible. Charged me $65 to fix 3 clasps on my expensive bag. Even told him of the importance of this bag. Second time I used it, it broke. I took to my shoe repair "Lee's Shoes in Cypress" He is fixing the 3 that Shoe Wiz over charged me. He's even charging a lot less. Was told Shoe Wiz fixes expensive bags. It certainly didn't happen for me. read more

I highly recommend this place. Great work and a fair price. Sam made my shoes look new again!

This place is awesome! I have now taken four pairs of shoes and had my suede purse cleaned, and they did an excellent job on all of my items! They have very fair prices and it seems like they could do just about anything to repair your shoes. Would definitely recommend to come here before thinking of tossing your shoes away! read more

Shoe Wiz - Fixed heel on my sandals! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Cerritos, California

Nice to find a shoe store that knows exactly what you need! I walked in and immediately he knew what to show me and offered me two options, I selected the one I wanted payed for it and done. Super easy! read more

Service was 10/10! Highly recommend. Bought some boots for Coachella and he made them so much more walkable and comfier! Definitely coming back for all my shoe needs :) read more

These guys did great work - I asked them to take a pair of rubber souled dress shoes and turn them into thick, leather souled shoes so i can use them for dancing on certain dance floors where I need to look formal but the suede dance shoes are too slippery for the amount of traction I need. As of late 2025 that was a $65 operation, but still worth it if inflation kicks that price up a bit in the near future. read more

Friendly service, convenient location, reasonable and average pricing, great repairs for all shoes, bags and luggage. Offers shoe repair, and polishing products. read more

I needed to get new tips on my heels and a shine/cleaning as well. Shoe Wiz is family owned and you can see the difference in quality and service. They don't try to upcharge you or recommend something you don't need. In fact, I read a review where the person got his sneakers cleaned, so I brought in a couple pairs of my own. And instead of charging me $30, or whatever it is, he recommended a shoe cleaner I could use if I'm willing to do it at home! I highly recommend Shoe Wiz and already have plans to bring in my daughter's shoes too. read more

This hidden gem in the city of Cerritos is amazing. The cobbler trade is alive and well here. This man is a magician. I thought that my old pair of Red Wings were done but not anymore. They look better than when I bought them. The workmanship is out of this world. The blending in of color is unnoticeable. You have a customer for life ! I'm taking all of my leather good here from now on. read more

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Took one of my favor boots for cleaning and shine. When I pick them up the guy decided to paint my boots a completely different color I never ask to paint by boots he try to fix it but they don't look the same. Never going to that shop He told me everybody paint the shoes. read more

If you need someone to save your leather shoes, Sam is your man. Had to break out my Cole Hann black wingtips for a wedding. It had been a few years since they had seen the light of day--literally. When I opened the shoebox I found them covered with mildew. (See photo.) Sam was great. He took great care in restoring my shoes to their original luster. (I forgot to take an "after" photo but I just took one of what they look like a month after having worn them to the wedding--and they still look great!) Thank you, Sam! I'll be back again. read more

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Great craftsmanship. Repaired two pair of my favorite shoes. Highly recommend taking your favorite shoes to Shoe Wiz when they need a tuneup. read more

Amazing craftsmanship! Restored some old shoes beautifully. Will be my "go to" for all shoe repairs.

Old school cobblers who do EXCEPTIONAL work! Prices are very fair and the work was done quickly. He also made great recommendations to save me some money. Highly recommend!! read more

I trust and appreciate his honesty with my boots that my dog nibbled on. The outcome was better than I expected. I will continue to use him if needed in the future. Highly recommend read more

Loved the owner. Could not fix my shoes but recommended where I could purchase another pair. Nice to meet someone like him

Shoe Wiz does wonders on our shoes. Had been here 3x - first was for shoe stretching and then for shampooing leather boots and suede boots and some minor heel repair. Both boots look brand new! Perfect because they are favorites. Exceptional service, highly recommended! read more

I had been going to Shoe Wiz for years. I used to go when they were at the Cerritos Mall and I've been going to the new location. I requested some stitching on my boots and new show laces. He fixed them just like I had requested them. The owner operator is very friendly and kind. I can't recommend Shoe Wuz enough. The worker was able to do it right away at a great value. When I received my shoes. they were fixed like I had requested them. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Reasonable priced, easy in and out even with a line of people. Obviously a trusted business. I had new heels put on, but they do leather repair, purses, etc. Very pleased! read more

Sam is such an amazing person. This shop reaps with the love and care you expect. You can tell it's been family-owned for years. He did an amazing job repair my friend's Jeffrey Campbell boots. Fun fact, he worked for him! 10/10 recommend!! read more

Always pleasant greeting, great service for a fair price. I've had heels repaired and shortened. I've had rubber soles.Would recommend.

Fast friendly service. Took my heels in to change the color from gray to black and he left my shoes exactly how I wanted them to look.

Sam is the most kind man you'll meet. He and his team did a very good job. with what they were given from me. He was very honest and open in what we could and could not do. How we would/could do it. Ultimately, I liked the result and will be using him for all of my designer saves. read more

I am so happy! Sam simply does amazing work. I just want to say I wish I had taken pictures of my boots before but I didnt. However, my Uggs look brand new now after being cleaned and waterproofed. And my heeled boots, I can't explain how bad they look before but these boots that I bought in 2010 now look brand new!! The heels have been fixed and the 'top piece' on them was replaced as well. As well as a few scratches on the toes that were cleaned up. Honestly worth every penny I paid to have my babies back and wearable again. read more

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A #ThankYouThursday2021 this week goes to Shoe Wiz! I wish I took a before and after of the sandal zipper i had repaired, but I am happy to have salvaged a pair of shoes that I really liked. The owner is great at his craft and the turnaround time wasn't bad. 3-5 days depending on what you need. My shoes were done in about 3 days I believe but I wasn't able to pick them until later. The shop sits in a strip mall with Dairy Queen, Thai bbq, the lemon massage spa I think across big 5 sporting goods. Shoe Wiz is near the corner across DQ. Pricing is also fair. There are various goods also sold in the store. Thank you Shoe Wiz for being prompt with quotes over the phone and the timeliness of your service. read more

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I have been coming to Sam since the mid 90's when his shop was in Los Cerritos Mall. He knows this craft better than an Italian cobbler. He is completely honest and tells me what can clients what can be done, what will likely not look like what you expect, and what can't be done. Today's visit was to have a pair of favorite Frye's suede shoes get their annual cleaning I have neglected since pre pandemic. He pointed out the shoes cost $300 new but the sole plate is cracked and this time the repair and conditioning is no longer worth it. The amazing thing is he still remembers my name after all these years. Women, men, LGBT, everyone, you can trust this guy. read more

I needed a quick repair of my Prada combat boots and the Shoe Wiz came through and delivered. I can highly recommend them for their service and quality. The cost for the repair was extremely reasonable. read more

Definitely recommend this establishment. Before I even got the boots back, after talking to the gentleman and him explaining the process to clean my Uggs I was impressed by the great customer service. He also gave me some chocolate since I was a first time customer. Process took about 15 days BUT he did inform me ahead of time so there was no surprise. Apparently w/ Uggs they send them out to another place to have them cleaned so it takes some time. (I also prolonged going to pick them up because it was raining) definitely recommend!! And they even put a waterproof coat on them (yes I tried it out) Good as new! read more

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I am new to the area and was looking for a show repair service. I went to a couple of locations near Shoe Wiz. In fact, Shoe Wiz was my last location I went to, to determine where I was going to have my shoes resoled, cleaned, and shined. My shoes are expensive so I was looking at products, reading reviews, and wanted to see first-hand the shops. Sam was working on an expensive, high-end purse when I walked in. He greeted me with a hello. I mentioned to him that I was looking at having some work done on some shoes and I was looking at a couple of locations. He set the purse aside and took the time to address all of my questions. It went so well, that I went to the car and retrieved 5 pairs of dress shoes. He walked through he shoe, asked me what I thought may be needed and they he walked me through each shoe too. The prices, like cleaning $20-$25 dollars, or the heel $40-$45, or the sole guard $45-$50 for men's dress shoes was very competitive. Also, I asked him about long-term care to keep the leather soft, so that the shoes would last awhile. I am excited to received the final product in a week (as I was going to be out of town), so no rush. I will update accordingly too. Thank you so much Sam!! read more

Excellent and Quality work!! They repaired my favorite briefcase and restored it to like-new condition. They also refreshed ten pairs of shoes to like-new condition. Highly Recommend! read more

My favorite 3-year-old boot got an amazing makeover, and I'm sure they'll last another 3 years.

This is my go-to shoe repair shop. Quality of service is always great and the friendly and attentive owner is key to the value. He not only addressed my shoe issues but also addressed issues I had with my belts and handbag hardware. Love this shop! read more

One of my Coach handbags needed a repair due to a small section on the strap "frayed", went to Coach store and their charge to fix was $200 (half the price of the handbag). Sam fixed it for $18 and you can barely see the fix!!! I also took my wedding shoes from 14 years ago and had heels "shortened" , now I can wear them again Comfortably!!!!! I had new heels put on pair of one of my favorite shoes!!! Mr. Sam does Ahmazing work!!!! Mr. Sam Customer service is excellent and prices are very reasonable!!! Only place I take needed repairs for shoes, boots & handbags! read more

I dropped my cowboy boots off on a Friday needed them for Saturday and Sam really came through for me. He got 2 pairs done for me and they came out perfect. Very reasonable too, I paid $65 for a heel repair and a color correction on my once worn black faded cowboy boots.. excellent service and job!! read more

I'm glad I had a chance to get my work shoes fixed behind the heel lining. Also, it'll last me a while longer than I thought it would.

tldr; this place is a godsend and literally saved my vintage bags life. I love them so much and highly recommend this place to anyone who needs shoe/leather repairs. -- Ok story time... I identify as a material girl but I have no $$$ for this lifestyle so I decided to look into vintage bags and splurged on the cutest lil preloved Gucci Jackie online. When it arrived it was fine, but obviously given the age of the bag and wear and tear that I put it through myself through daily use, the leather strap was starting to tear nearly in half and honestly was one bad swing away from breaking in half. I regret not taking before and after pictures because the experts here definitely know some secret magic or witchcraft. They patched up my bag and it looks almost new (you can tell where the new leather ends but that's a given since it was only partially patched). I struggle to even find the areas of original breakage because the repair was just THAT good. It took about 10 days but that includes the entire Thanksgiving week since I dropped it off right before. Considering how amazing of a job they did, I would have been fine even waiting several weeks because this truly is an art and I admire the craftsmanship. Also, the guys here are the absolute sweetest. They even offered me a piece of chocolate from their nice gift box. 100/10 would visit again and the best part is now I can freely ship vintage bags without fear as long as this shop is up and running because they'll save the day!! read more

I had my suede Adidas sneakers cleaned since I forgot to protect them before wearing them. I have to say that all the stains were gone after I brought them to Shoe Wiz to have them professionally cleaned. I recommend this place to anyone who needs shoes repaired or cleaned. I am sure they do a lot more than fix shoes. This place is #1 in my book. I will not bring my business anywhere else. The owner took the time to ask me to check out the sneakers before I left to make sure I was happy with his work. I am extremely pleased with his work. read more

This review is for the knife sharpening they offer. I have a special knife made in Thailand that was damaged and due to the damage, it really was not usable. I asked if they could try to salvage it and let me tell you, it looks better then when I first bought it. Thank you very much! read more

Shoe Wiz - Finished product after repair and sharpening. Amazing! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Cerritos, California

I got my work knives sharpened here. For a low price. Will definitely be returning. It took a week to get the work completed but still worth it. read more