I bought a brand new leather motorcycle jacket. It fit like a glove. I loved it. At the end of the first day of wearing it the zipper broke. I was really unhappy. I sent a memo to the vendor on Etsy but I also looked up zipper repairs. The closest was Village Cobbler. I went the next day. I expected to have to leave the jacket for a week but I wanted it fixed. Solag looked at it...and, as he was chattering away with me about our middle eastern roots he grabbed some tools from the basket on his counter and just fixed it! I asked him how much, he just shrugged it off. I had to force him to accept $20. I left a happy man. The next day it happened again. But this time I saw what happened and figured out the fail point. I took it back to Solag and showed him. Told him I wanted him to put two snaps down at the bottom of the zipper to transfer the load. He complimented me on my problem solving and once again just dug right in and fixed it while I waited. Had me come into the back with him so we could talk and I could hold it while he worked on it. He was a complete joy to spend time with. Not only did he fix my jacket, while I waited, but I made a friend. Once again I had to force $50 on him. A wonderful, wonderful man. My jacket has been problem free since then. I would happily give him five stars at the very least. I had the kind of experience which is all too rare these days. read more

The Village Cobbler did a great job repairing my 6 year old boots. He had them ready for me on the same day. Very friendly and the repair was very affordable also. Thank you sir for repairing my boots! We will back soon to bring my wife's boots as well! read more

I needed to get the soles of my shoes redone and Village Cobbler was highly recommended across various online platforms. I brought in a pair of tabi flats that I have worn to the ground. I got my shoes back in perfect condition in less than a week and I was pleased by the quality of work! I found the service fairly priced for the time it took & what was done. FYI it is cash or check only. It was a pleasure to meet the owner, Solag, as well. I will absolutely be back with a few other pairs of shoes!! Thanks so much, Solag! read more

Village Cobbler - Shoe Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

He did an amazing job restoring my vintage Prada bag and recently helped clean my Chanel bag as well. He was also very fair and honest with pricing and didn't try to upsell any unnecessary repairs. I trust him with my designer bags and highly recommend Village Cobbler for handbag and leather repairs/restoration! read more

My new cowboy boots were much too tight and I couldn't get them on. Village Cobbler put them on his boot stretcher and they fit perfectly now. This shop has fast, friendly excellent service and is the local expert you should consult for all of your show and boot repairs and adjustments in Belmont. read more

Village Cobbler - My favorite new boots which fit perfectly now! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

We have an awesome shoe repair guy in San Mateo and were passing this place after getting a sandwich next door, my husband was desperate to get another opinion for his beloved Mephisto's, popped in here. When we saw this owner, he looked so much like our guy in San Mateo, we joked that what if they were twins? So we go up to the counter and were told exactly the same thing: they could not darken the shoe to more closely match the other. We were oddly reassured now that two experts had told us the same thing. And guess what? Turns out though they're not twins, they are brothers! Compact shop teeming with every imaginable shoe accessory, e.g. laces and horns, etc. It wasn't until after we'd left the store, that we discovered he also provides a host of other services for example repair watches and switches out batteries, etc., which I'd known, would've taken half a dozen of them for batteries. Super warm and friendly with a ton of experience. If we lived here, wouldn't hesitate to use him for our shoe and other needs. read more

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The quality workmanship and value for the product from the Village Cobbler is the best. He is timely, communicative and does excellent work fixing worn favorite shoes and protecting new shoes. I recently took a pair of Louboutin sandals to have them sealed. They came out perfect and somehow more comfortable than before. On top of great timely work, he has an excellent personality and makes what could feel like a chore enjoyable and happy. read more

Waste of my time. After calling to let him know why I was bringing in my luggage for repair and driving 30 min to get there. He said, well, it is not under warranty because the airline damaged it. I told him that on the phone!!! read more

Love coming here. The owner is truly passionate about what he does. He is friendly, knowledgable, and does great work. He also sells amazing honey...just remember to bring back the bottle! read more

An old school business with old school service. First time, I came into get a watch battery. No problem. He had it done for me the next day. He called me before he said it was going to be done. Awesome. I'm writing this because this is my second visit. This time it was to get my Birkenstock sandals resoled. I knew it can be done, plus I wanted to support a local business. I called him first to confirm and he confirmed that he can do it but needs to look at it in order to give me an estimate. I stopped by and it did need a full resole on the pair. $85 is fair for the resole and labor. I told him if I can pick it up the next day, he said that wouldn't be a problem. Later that day he said it was done and ready to be picked up. Wow! I still came in the next day. The sandals looked awesome, plus he shined the leather! I was not expecting this excellent service. Note: He accepts cash or check, which is not a problem for me. If you want old school customer service from a great businessman...go to Village Cobbler. He also works on luggages. read more

If he can't fix your luggage, probably no one can. I have heard the organic honey he sells is good, too.

Got my boots repaired here and had the loveliest experience! The owner is the sweetest grandpa, so kind and genuine. It's the kind of neighborhood shop that makes a place feel like home. I really hope stores like this continue to thrive. read more

I'm so glad to have found this cobbler -- a true master of his craft and a genuinely wonderful person. He's repaired numerous pairs of my heels, each with different types of damage, and the results have always been flawless. I've also brought in several boots for cleaning and polishing, and every time they come back looking refreshed, restored, and like new. Not only is his workmanship consistently top-notch, but he's also incredibly friendly, welcoming, and takes real pride in what he does. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and his work. Thank you Solog! You are truly the best of the best! read more

The best cobbler EVER! Most beautiful job on my shoes, my husbands shoes, and my husbands leather jacket that had aged being worn daily in a convertible. Without his care it looked like it belonged in the trash. He restored the leather to almost new. Shoes are all perfectly polished, repaired, and heeled. Plus he is such a personable Man - I love having a talk with him when I visit. Just overall such a great business and experience. Love! read more

I purchased some boots off eBay and it needed some polish on the scuffs. The guy warned me that this will be a darker color when I get them back. I accepted. He charged me $20+ tax for the polish, which isn't a bad deal. I can't remember, I think he takes cash or check only? Kind of cool, the owner sells honey at his shop, harvested by him and his bees. Each bottles is $15. You can also go here for watch battery repair. Parking. You can park on the side street or I parked at Carlmont Village and used the crosswalk. read more

The places I used to get new watch batteries have all closed. Thank you, Village Cobbler for coming to my rescue! When you come in, it's like a throwback to another era, in all the best ways. There is an air of neighborliness and community that you don't normally find anymore. My watch is ticking again! Thank you! Would have been 5 stars but since he was so busy, I had to wait several days before the watch was ready. read more

Quick & easy fix ! He was so nice and knew what was wrong with my suitcases zipper from the start ! Thank you

The good: Mr. Solag is very professional and friendly My shoes came out very well - the quality of the work is great The bad: * When I phoned, I was quoted $25 for the type of shoes I needed work done on. However, when I showed up in person, Mr. Solag's son helped me and said it'd be $30 instead with no explanation when I asked. If he explained exactly why, i wouldn't have minded at all, a quote is just an estimate. but overall this just felt a bit sleazy Heads up also that this shop doesn't accept credit cards, and that they close at 3pm instead fo 5pm on Saturdays read more

Very sweet gentleman who helps with repairs Very very fast and amazing great prices and quality Over all 5 stars can wait to come back if needed for great repairs read more

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I flew on short notice last week across the country, and packed my smallest roll-away bag that I've had for probably 30 years. Rolling through ORD, one of the wheels started shredding. The rest of my trip was accompanied by the CLACK CLACK CLACK of the wheel from my bag disintegrating. I arrived at SFO, and asked my driver to take me to Belmont to Village Cobbler. I've had Solag repair my Ricardo Beverly Hills luggage there for the previous 25 years, and he's the only place I trust. Arriving on a Friday, Solag quoted me for pickup on Tuesday, with the understanding that he might get it done earlier. I grabbed a sandwich next door at Lorenzo's, and found a nice spot by the bay to eat. Before I finished eating, I got a call from Solag, and MY BAG WAS DONE. I picked up my bag and the rest of my trip has been peaceful and quiet as my new luggage wheels glide like skates on ice. THANK YOU SOLAG! Five stars, as always! read more

If I could give Village Cobbler SIX stars, I would. All the kudos this business gets are well deserved. An honest, talented, friendly and reasonably priced service that sadly is rather hard to find nowadays. I highly recommend this craftsman. Walt P read more

Outstanding work. I took a pair of boots and a pair of sandals in. The boots were missing one of the heel protectors so it was just a metal nail. Not only did he replace the protector, he repaired a rip in the leather on the heel, replaced the soles and repolished the entire boot. Looks practically new! read more

I purchased these sandals in Puerto Rico...more than 20 years ago. I brought them in to the Village Cobbler near my work. He was amazed at the sandals. He said they were well made and to NOT get rid of them. He oiled them up and they are beautiful and I will be using them again! Bay Area friends for All of your leather needs go to see Solag (owner) he's awesome read more

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I have a very nice travel bag and the zipper stitching broke causing the zipper to keep coming off, right before my trip. I came in, and he reinforced the stitching and made it stronger than new in ten minutes for a great price. Polite, fast and professional. read more

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This man is not honest. He admits it and says he's going to continue to be dishonest. Very strange. I called him about the honey he harvests, bottles and sells and he says it is 1 pound of honey. After I bought it, I saw the label says it is 12 ounces. I explained to him that 12 ounces is 3/4 of a pound and not 1 pound. He said yes, but it is dense. I explained that density affects the weight, but it is still not 1 pound of honey. 1 pound is 16 ounces. I asked him to please stop telling people it is 1 pound of honey if it's only 3/4 of a pound. He smiled and said he sells it as 1 pound and he's going to continue to tell people that is 1 pound, even though he knows it's not. He said he's going to continue to lie to customers. I don't think I've ever come across a business that knows they're dishonest and says they're going to continue to be that way. Very unfortunate to have this in our community. read more

Village Cobbler - 12 oz of honey that the owner knowingly lies and tells customers is 1 pound (1 pound is 16 oz). - Shoe Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

Just had a 10+ year old pair of Allen Edmonds resoled here, and I am very happy with the result! I was surprised how quickly they were done, I think Solag resoled and-reheeled the shoes in...24 hours? The work is very good, the shoes look and feel great, and I can definitely recommend Village Cobbler if you need some work done! read more

I walked in to get two pairs of heels fixed. The turn around was so quick and he was incredibly friendly and easy to get everything taken care of smoothly. The heels are two of my favorite pairs and they were fixed up beautifully! Great to know this lil shop exists. read more

Once I break in new boots, I like wearing them for a while which is why I get them re-soled. Professional, friendly, and good value plus same-day service in most cases. I would suggest allowing for a credit card payment option. read more

Honest owner. My wife brought a piece of luggage to him because two wheels were giving us problems. He said we could fix them by removing the hair and lint accumulated in the wheels and showed her how to do it. No charge. Good honest man. read more

I have some wonderful boots--two pairs. The craftsmanship is exquisite. That said, I never really wore them because the heels felt too tall. I would take the boots off and look at them; they looked fine and "normal." So, I would try wearing them again, but I just didn't like the way they felt. Thus, they sat in a closet for years. The other day, I decided to take them to a place to have them adjusted. I Googled for a good shoe repair place with high ratings, and the Village Cobbler in Belmont came out on top. I read some of the reviews, then set out to see for myself. I met the proprietor Solag this morning. By this evening, my boots are perfect, and I feel like I met a new friend. He is conscientious, kind, and thorough. His craftsmanship is even better than the boots that I took to him. His smile brings everything to life. I now have two pairs of boots that I will wear regularly. And I now have a new shop that I will visit anytime I need quality work done. I now see why the reviews are so high, so I'm adding my five-star review to the long list! read more

Solag is super friendly and provides quick service!! read more

Village Cobbler - Shoe Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

What a wonderful man. the owner is so knowledgeable and patient. this cobbler was a great find. he repairs luggage too. highly recommend. read more

5* Village Cobbler Belmont, next to Lorenzo's Sandwich Shop I have been a loyal customer of this business for almost 30 years. Solag has always done wonderful shoe repair at reasonable prices. He is super friendly. What I didn't know was that he does watch repair. My regular place went out of business and I was looking for a reputable new place. I researched this on Yelp and was surprised when I found out that the Village Cobbler could replace watch batteries. I immediately took my watch to Solag. He charged me a reasonable amount and did an excellent job. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR WATCHES, SHOES, AND LUGGAGE REPAIR read more

Expert in leather repair, handbag repair, re-sole shoes, luggage repair. Knowledgeable, good explanations of his process. Reliable. Great work completed 2 days early. Excellent pricing and high quality materials. Referred my family & friends. read more

Super fast & friendly service. I've gone for luggage and shoes. Such a gem of a human

I had a great experience here. My luggage got messed up and I had to get it fixed, and this was the place my luggage brand recommended. It took awhile because he had to order the parts but once he received the parts he did a great job! He ordered them directly from the luggage brand and even tho he couldn't get the correct color I still liked it since it now looks unique and identifiable. Overall it took some time since he had to order the parts but he did a great job and I'm satisfied with the work that was done. I will definitely come back here for any luggage issues or even shoe issues I have in the future. Easy to find and has parking right in front. read more

Highly HIGHLY recommended! Deserves 10 stars. The owner is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I brought in old shoes with worn heels and needing repair - he worked quickly, and when I returned, they were repaired, polished and looked brand new! He does excellent work, and I am so hopeful his extraordinary skills keep him in business for many years. Thank you so much! read more

Solag is the one and only greatest cobbler in the Bay Area. I drive an hour out of my way to give my shoes to him to adjust/fix. Everyone else I've tried (and there's been a lot) is somewhat disappointing by comparison. For purely selfish reasons I hope he never retires. read more

A year later (but only a few months of wear), the "repaired" zipper is sticking again and I'm back to where I started. The thread they used has gone all fuzzy and no longer holds the zipper teeth in position. I'm very disappointed that they agreed to do a repair that they weren't capable of. read more

Village Cobbler - "Repaired" zipper after a few months of wear - Shoe Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

Took never worn brand new Christian Louboutin heels for protective bottoms to be put on. Ended up with one shoe no longer standing. Rubber up back of heels where shoe doesn't touch floor. Rubber work on each shoe does not match(one is higher up than the other). Poor craftsmanship. What was done was never discussed. When taking shoes here I asked owner if shoes would be red or clear bottoms, he said clear. This looks orange/off red. Owner said what he did was irreversible and owner would not compensate the damage done to the look of these shoes and was rude/argumentative. TERRIBLE customer service. DO NOT bring expensive shoes here. read more

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