I can't say enough good things about Universal Shoe Repair. They resoled my dad's orthopedic boots and even conditioned the leather -- and they came out looking incredible. My dad is 81 and still wears these boots to work, so they're not just shoes... they're important to his daily life. I honestly thought they might be unsalvageable, but he did an excellent job. He took the time to thoroughly explain what materials he was going to use and why, which I really appreciated. It's clear he takes pride in his craft and truly cares about doing the job right. We're beyond grateful for the hard work and attention to detail. Highly recommend. read more

Fixed my *knockoff* LV bag's strap quickly and for a very reasonable price. Great service! read more

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The BEST shoe repair and leather accessories cleaning/restoration business in the entire Santa Clarita Valley! The customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is excellent. This is the only place I will ever trust my valuable items with. read more

I had a wonderful experience with various repairs, including a few designer bags and shoes. The owner repaired and cleaned my bag flawlessly, and he also cleaned and polished my shoes. I am very impressed with the craftsmanship. Just recently, he resoled my winter boots and made it look brand new again. Overall, wonderful service and the owner is very reliable and has a great attention to detail. Would highly recommend! read more

I took my bag to have the strap replaced because despite the price and brand of the bag, the strap didn't hold. My bag has lasted a while now and they only charged $45. It was well worth the price. read more

I had my Coach Bootie and the heels cam off easily after only 3 times of wearing them... I had to ask them to fix and put a new heels it was very uncomfortable and they did a good and clean job read more

Great work Joe, thanks so much! He brought my Lucchese boots back to life by resoling, cleaning and conditioning them. read more

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I came here to fix my insole and Joe did a magical job in glueing it back without having to tear the entire insole away. Really appreciate his kindness and effort. read more

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I needed two holes added to my son's new Gucci belt. I found Universal Shoe Repair on Yelp with great reviews overall. The owner greeted us right away. He then quickly, but meticulously, added the holes. See pic -- they are perfect. I realize this was not complicated or difficult but first impressions matter. Finding someone trustworthy to handle high end leather items can be challenging. I'm happy to have found this local small business and super-nice guy. read more

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Had 6 pairs of high end shoes clean and polished. Excellent results Highly recommend.

I've had off white shoes for years that obviously had stains and black splotches (from driving). But they were so comfortable so I had them do their best to make it look good. I didn't expect much but when I saw them, I was blown away. No stains. The black spots are gone and they look brand new. They even improved the sole. I definitely recommend this business. And great price too! read more

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Joe at Universal Shoe Repair is fantastic! For the second time, he repaired my heels while I waited. He's kind and incredibly knowledgeable. His craftsmanship is top-notch and his pricing is more than fair. Highly recommend! read more

Thank you, Joe. I didn't think my sandals could be repaired. They were quite expensive and thoroughly chewed by new puppies. They would've been very expensive to replace and Joe somehow magically made him new again. Thanks again. read more

Joe was extremely nice and got my Doc Marten sling back mules done super fast! The shoes needed a new stud to hold the strap. Great price and even better service! Thank you Joe! read more

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Absolutely amazing cobbler!! He saved and restored my vandalized Gucci bag . I thought this purse was a total loss , Gucci was no help since it was passed warranty and other cobbler's said they could not help me. I'm so happy with Universal shoe repairs work you can hardly tell my bag was ever damaged it looks so good! I highly recommend this establishment! read more

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Did a beautiful job fixing both heels! I am very happy with the results. Good pricing, done quickly, and a lovely person. Thank you so much! read more

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Quality repair extended the life and value of my bag! I brought my LV bag & got the straps replaced. Looks like new!

The best at shoe repair. My boots where beat and he made them look amazing. Quality work fair prices fair time frame read more

I needed an extra hole for my LV belt. The owner was very nice and showed me where he would be punching the hole. He did it right there and then! Great service! read more

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Great customers service. I had a zipper that was stuck and Joe was kind enough to fix it for me free of charge. I have been taking my shoes to be repaired at Universal Shoe Repair for years. I am always greae with a smile.and the quality of his work is superb. read more

Assisted with repair on a belt for hockey pants. Quick and reasonable service. I will happily go back for all repair needs. Highly recommend. read more

I have a vintage Coach purse. I took it to the Coach store in Sherman Oaks and they advised taking the purse to a reputable place to fix the additional leather pieces on the handles, protecting the bag and not compromising its value. Universal Shoe Repair has always been our go to for fixing shoes, but a vintage purse, it wasn't sure. They did an amazing job, outstanding. I would trust them with any high end repairs and everyday jobs. They are the best. read more

I took a pair of Tecovas boots into Universal Shoe Repair and asked Joe to add sole protectors on them. I picked up my boots and was extremely impressed with the quality of his work and his attention to detail. I was so impressed with Joe's work that I had him add sole protectors to a second pair of Tecovas. His prices are also much more reasonable than the other places in town. Thanks Joe, you've earned a loyal customer. read more

Great job stitching my saddle! Very reasonable price and even helped put it in my car!

Simply amazing workmanship! I had a tear on my Dior backpack and after it was done, you can't even tell that there was repair made. He was able to match the color and stitching pattern of the bag. Completed the worked within a few days. Truly impressed. I'll definitely be back and will recommend this place to friends and family. read more

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This man made my favorite boots look like new! Reasonably priced and ready as promised. I'm definitely coming back!

This review is based SOLELY upon a telephone conversation with the proprietor minutes ago. I have a pair of Birkenstock sandals that are well issued but in need of a little leather footbed RE-glueing. Universal Repair in Newhall was recommended by a Birkie dealer, so I called. I am very well able to describe almost anything in words so as to be understood, but the proprietor stopped me from explaining my needs and told me that, "I can't tell you anything about the cost of the repair without seeing the sandals." Newhall is a pretty good drive from La Verne, so I wanted a ballpark idea of the cost before committing. Now, I guess Universal is out. Thanks for nothing. This is an amendment to my original review. About an hour after posting my 1 star review, I received a call back from Joe, the owner and proprietor of Universal Shoe Repair, wanting to know why I had given him a 1 star review. We had an in depth conversation for about 25 minutes during which time I explained my reasoning and he explained the ins and outs of being a 1 man shop. Apparently, cobbler is not a vocation many seek, and he cannot find an assistant. He is a busy man and cannot afford to waste time on the phone while his work piles up. He apologized for being brusque, and I truly understood his point of view. In all fairness, I think my initial review was I'll conceived by myself...I do not know the intricacies of running a 1 man shop. After our conversation, he took time to listen to my needs and he gave me a fair ballpark quote for the repair. Since Joe is a true old school cobbler, I will visit him next week. read more

I took my fairly new shoes in to see about fixing the insole of one shoe. He glued it down and it's good as new. No waiting, friendly and courteous service. read more

Great to find real shoe repair place in town. I've gone to universal for different shoes and things before. He's great and honest.

I'm delighted with Universal shoe repair shop successfully fixed my boots when others couldn't. Their expertise and dedication to quality service seem commendable. It's always satisfying to find a reliable place for such essential tasks. read more

I dropped a military style backpack off I use for riding my motorcycle and needed some stitching. He pointed out two spots that needed sewing and repaired all the other ones for free. Highly recommend. Joe is awesome! read more

Owner was extremely rude and insisted on overcharging me because his "rent was too high" - avoid at all costs and go to Valencia Shoe Repair instead! read more

I took in an old pair of Merrell shoes last week that were my knock-around shoes, about 10 years old. (I have a newer pair of the same exact shoes that are my dress Merrells) The old Merrells have never had anything done to them to be taken care of, not even polished. They are just basically black leather. All of the finish was gone on the toe area of both shoe and there was an area about 3/8 inch by more than an inch that looked like it had been hit by a belt sander. When I brought it in, the man said he couldn't guarantee how good it would look, but he would do his best. I was shock, I could tell where the mar had been because I knew where it was, but I don't think anyone else would have ever noticed it. They look better than my dress Merrells, so I guess I'm going to have to bring those in now. I wish I had taken a before and after picture, but didn't even think of it. Great job. read more

This is my third pair being repaired by Universal. I m very happy with the work, craftsmanship and customer service. Highly recommended. read more

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Amazing work! My dog chewed on my heels and they were able to make them look brand new! read more

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Been here at least 5-6 times. I always bring him high end and luxury items. He handles them care, diligence and precision every time. Super respectful and focused on getting the job done correctly instead halfway. The prices are extremely reasonable, even for high end items. His work reflects the quality of the brands themselves. He doesn't play games or give you the run around. Very honest. Got nothing but good things to say about this place. Today I brought in a pair of Rick Owens with a busted zipper and he fixed them for me on the spot for free. I asked if there was any way I could tip him, as I didn't have cash, and he refused any tip. I greatly appreciate the good will and excellent business of Universal Shoe Repair, I don't know what I would do without them. I bring everything here rest assured it will be taken care. Thank you! read more

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Great! Super nice guy and very knowledgeable!! I have brought my shoes here on numerous occasions and he always helps me resolve my foot issues. Thank you!! read more

I needed some leather cut and they were creative and the finished product was fantastic. I'll continue to take my business here.

Great quality! Joe has fixed many shoes for me over the years and all perfectly. He also repaired a baseball mitt chewed up by our dog. It had a lot of sentimental value and Joe completely rescued it! read more

I get my work boots re-soled here. They always do a great job at a fair price. I have also had repair work done on torn leather which was also great work at a great price. read more