Weird location, but great service & price. Would use again any time. This little spot is tucked away inside of a grocery market in Tustin. You have to walk into the store and it's in a little stall right between a jewelery shop and somewhere you can get your eyebrows threaded. Turn around and you can purchase your groceries. Strange layout, but it works. The man behind the counter, I didn't catch his name, but he was very helpful - pricing was very fair, and I was super happy with the result. I will absolutely be returning with any future cobbler/leather needs. read more

They were able to repair the sole of my favorite tennis shoe and it's lasted for months!

Excellent service, high quality & overall great work. Id highly recommend to friends and family.

He charged me $30 for what I thought would be my Birkenstock soles but it turn out it would be half of the sole lol he said, if you want the entire sole, it's $60 and it's good price since these sandals are very expensive. If he only knew that Birkenstocks are not $200 and it wouldn't be worth it. read more

What a beautiful job they did on some rather badly beat up tall black boots of my wife's. They even offered to fix a small problem I was having with the sole of the shoe I was wearing - and they wouldn't accept any money for it. Quality service you just don't get too many places these days. We initially went there for the reasonable repair prices, and turns out they actually offer a bit more. read more

What a wonderful and fast service I experienced at Vivar's shop. He is kind and humble :)

Raul did an amazing job with two pairs of shoes, without a doubt I've found my new cobbler in OC without having to ship my shoes somewhere else. He does actual sole leather replacements, not just your average tap sole (rubber) covers; which, he does as add-ons for protection/grip. He worked on two of my shoes and was happy with the outcome and price. Both shoes needed leather sole replacement and rubber heel taps. One pair also needed a leather patch on the inner heel. The business is located INSIDE the "Bodega R Ranch Market" there are a few other stalls selling jewelry and offering other services. Just keep walking along that wall and you'll find it, or ask someone for shoes/zapatos. Reminds me, Raul has a Spanish speaking helper there, in case he's at an off-site job doing upholstery. Looking forward to dropping off more shoes and getting more wear out of my shoes. read more

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Always fast always great quality. His work is fantastic and reasonable. Highly recommended!!!

I came in for a repair on a pair of fabric heels that needed new heel pads and repair of the muddy fabric. He said he could get it done in one day which is the only reason I came here over my usual place. Unfortunately the fabric on the heels was (1) replaced with a different fabric with more sheen to it that did not match the rest of the shoe and (2) had not been glued correctly to the heel so was completely wrinkled. I was very surprised and asked him nicely if he could try it again to get the wrinkles out and he lied and said that he didn't touch the fabric. I showed him the photo of the original shoe I sent him photos of before I dropped off the shoe and he wouldn't look at the photo and said no, I didn't touch the fabric. Please see attached photos to see for yourself the fabric that had "not been touched". Do not recommend. read more

Vivar's upholstery - Shoe before - dirty and heel pad damaged but smooth velvety fabric - Auto Upholstery Near Me - Tustin, California

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This guy is amazing at what he does. And he is so affordable. I took a pair of boots to get repaired to someone else and they charged me $40. He did it for half that price and boots look amazing. He also washed some white shoes for me! Wow! They look brand new! Go see him for all your shoe repairs you will it regret it! read more

Vivar's upholstery - This picture doesn't do them justice! They're so clean ! - Auto Upholstery Near Me - Tustin, California

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$25 @ TUSTIN GROCER STALL VS. $45 @ IRVINE SHOP Yep, for the EXACT nonslip front sole onto Suede Booties. Job well done by Raul. Sam Edelman Booties securely packaged in a thick, clear, plastic bag -- assured no damage from nearby machinery or shifting. This care took my notice b/c Irvine shop Aquatalia Nude Booties came back w/ stains on the suede booties I'd just protected w/ H20-proofing. Non-Spanish speaker assessment: I had no problem communicating w/ Raul. But, I'd brought along the Irvine-done bootie as a sample of what I wanted done (Good Tip, btw, regardless!) Also, Raul's business card lists himself as the Spanish-speaker, his wife as the English-speaker. It was she who contacted me to LMK of a slight delay in job's completion date. (So add her #, too, to your phone's contact list. Nice to know her translation skills are there if need be.) Really, REALLY appreciate the care + quality + fair-pricing of Raul's workmanship. That he's an honest, hard-working, + appreciative gentleman is a bonus. Definitely returning for all my future cobbler needs... And, non-shoe needs as well. Hubby brought along his Cycling Saddle (the serious, hard, barely-padded variety that supposedly molds itself to you w/ each mile ridden) in dire need of refurbishment. Raul's assessment, "Needs both Padding + the (obvious) Leather Replacement; Quote = $40." A job WAY more complex than my simple Non-Slip Sole Installation, yet still LESS than Irvine Shop's RIPOFF. Hey, I just noticed there are some good, useful Before + After Yelp PHOTOS of all Raul can do. Bike saddle refurbishment was one such example! Can easily point to one of these photos to further articulate what you want done! read more

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I got a small tear on my favorite pair of dress shoes and had been looking for replacements for a while. Just couldn't find a pair that I liked that looked as good and was as comfy as the original. Then I looked up shoe repair and found Vivar's. Got to his shop right after he opened and he was able to fix them on the spot (30 min), gave them a great polish and all for a great price! Highly recommend this place and as others stated, don't shy away because of the location (inside a Bodega). It's a small grocery store/bakery with a few independent booths inside. read more

Vivar's upholstery - Small tear on leather upper, fixed and looks great! - Auto Upholstery Near Me - Tustin, California

I came to have 2 grommets added to my straw hat so I can add a ribbon. I found Vivar here on Yelp and gave it a go. It was $22 to add the two grommets. Vivar was very friendly and did the job while I waited. I appreciated that he measured the hat to make sure placement was even. His English and my Spanish was good enough to communicate, I also had photos to show what I was looking for. His wife was not there, but he said it's ok to call or text her (both their mobile numbers are included in the business card). He also mentioned he has an upholstery business as well. read more

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I needed my Nike shoes repaired as there was a small rip on my right shoe. I paid a deposit and was told that my shoes would be ready by Monday. I shared that I could stop by on Tuesday instead. I ended up being available on Monday evening and drove by this shop. His hours are until 6pm, but he had a 'closed' sign at 4:45pm. I then called on Tuesday morning to confirm if my shoes were ready for pick-up. I got off work a little early and stopped by at 3:30pm. My shoes weren't ready. He asked that I give him 20 minutes. At this point, I'm a little irritated, but shared that I could get a car wash and come back. I return 30 minutes later and he hasn't even started on my shoes ... he's working on someone else's belt. I took my shoes and am taking my business elsewhere. read more

Excellent service , the owner went beyond my expectations, I had my dancing shoes repaired and done the same day , i highly recommend this place which is inside the Bodega market . read more

Highly recommended for both shoe repair and auto upholstery. Thank you Raul for reupholstering my RV motorhome sofa. Excellent service. Professional results. Quality craftsmanship. Fast and efficient service. Affordable rates. Honest and friendly family business owner. Will definitely call again. Bilingual. Oh yes, great job also fixing my leather shoes. Muchas gracias and Muy bien! read more

I wanted to support a local business and since this was near by i decided to go in. The shoe repair job i requested was pretty straight forward. First red flag should have been the fact that this guy is NEVER there. His hours are in inconsistent, he comes and goes as he pleases and doesn't answer his phone. Once I finally caught him while he was there, It took weeks until I could get a hold of him again to pick my shoes up. Even then he left them with his neighbor who I had to get my shoes from. The repair job was awful and the shoe gives me blisters now since coming back from repair. I've attempted to reach out multiple times to address this issue but of course no reply. The shoes I took in cost over 150 and are now unwearable. read more

Only in Tustin will you find this one man shoe repair stall in a mom and pop grocery store. The shoe repair stall is located on the left hand side of the store as you walk in. The stall and business is run by a man named Raul. He speaks predominantly Spanish. Nothing was lost in translation when I spoke Spanglish with him. When I had trouble understanding, he yelled over to the cashier at the store to translate. I have taken two pairs of shoes for him to repair/upgrade. He did a fantastic job at reinforcing the heel on one shoe, and repairing the heel on another shoe. Although I haven't taken my shoes lately to be repaired at any shoe repair store, I thought his prices were reasonable. Raul is not always at his stall during the posted business hours. When he is not there, the cashier will call him. He lives close by and usually arrives within minutes. It is probably best that you call him prior to heading to his stall. Vivar's is a nice little operation. He does a great job at a reasonable job. 3 1/2 stars...rounding it up to 4. He could easily be a 4 store operation if he was at his stall when I arrive. read more

Raul is an amazing shoe cobbler. I have been taking my shoes in for repair throughout my life and Raul is the best! His craftsmanship is second to none. He has also done other leather work for me and they came out great. Just ask him and he'll let you know. His prices are very fair. Don't let the location scare you off. He is located in the Bodega Market. read more

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Better than new! I took two pairs of boots to get resoled and the quality is top-notch. The new soles look better and feel more solid than when they were new. I think they will last much longer this time around and I'll be back here whenever I need help again. Timing: It took a week to repair both pairs of boots, but I have a feeling that if I would have needed a "Rush" job, he would have been able to accommodate. Location: It's a stall in the front of the Bodega Ranch Market, so a little hard to find on my first visit. Price: Very fair for such quality work. I had one pair that just needed the heel resoled ($25) and another pair that needed the full sole redone ($50). He accepts credit card for $1 fee. read more

I needed a pair of military boots (Belleville One Xero C320) shortened. Raul did exactly what I asked him to do. I was impressed with the quality of work and attention to detail. He definitely does more than handling typical shoe repair jobs. Fair price and quick turnaround as well. Thank you! read more

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Great work, good price. Got my heels replaced for my Allen Edmond's. Not dissapointed with the job. The store is located inside the supermarket! read more

Perfection!! I've been looking for someone to work on my expensive shoes since I tend to ruin the heel fairly quickly. I found this on Yelp and he had great reviews so I decided to give them a try. I brought two pairs of my Coach pump in for repair. In under 40 minutes Raul repaired and replaced the heels on both pumps and they look fantastic. Great customer service. I am going to bring back more shoes and some purses for him to work on. I highly recommend Raul. They are located inside a small market so you could do your shopping while you wait or just run errands. Thanks again! read more

Vivar's upholstery - Heels repaired and replaced in under an hour - Auto Upholstery Near Me - Tustin, California

Raoul does excellent repairs. He is very busy and my shoes weren't ready when promised so I had to come back twice. There was a minor issue with the cost (the reason for 4 stars), but we discussed it and he did the right thing. My shoes look great. read more

Great quality of workmanship and very reasonable prices. Located in a local grocery store. Very friendly and courteous.

It was $12 to replace the rubber part of my heels or $20 to do that plus a shine. I brought the shoes in at around 1 and was able to get them back later that day. The people working were very nice. The only drawback is it's hard to find. It's inside the grocery store. read more

Vivar's upholstery - Broken shoe they were able to fix in about an hour - Auto Upholstery Near Me - Tustin, California

Excellent and very quick service, will be back again for sure. Located inside the supermarket. Thank you again.

If you're looking for honest, quality service, with reasonable prices look no further! Raul takes the time to explain to you what options he can offer and always leaves my shoes as good as new. I've brought him 2 pairs of leather shoes and they've all been left just like new. Got new heel covers and shoe-shined the worn-out leather marks. I will definitely be back with more pairs! Oh and he treats leather jackets, purses, and luggage. read more

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I was in need of quick and simple repair of my boots. I called Vivar's and was greeted by a friendly and helpful voice. He states bring the shoes in and I will take care of them. Without asking he also provides his hours of operation. The work was smooth and clean. He did let me know the bottom was worn out and recommended I get those replaced. I will most definitely bring my shoes here in the future! I love small business and appreciate all you guys do!!!! read more

Quality work. He definitely knows what he's doing. The owner is very responsive via message. Went to get my heels cut (shortened) because I prefer to be comfy, in style. Though I wanted it shorter, he let me know it wasn't recommended. I trust him because I didn't want the integrity of the shoes compromised. Though his English appeared limited, he was able to communicate well enough for me to understand. Been wearing out the new shoes for a month now and no problem at all! The only interesting experience is the time the shoes were promised. On the message, I was told it would be 20 mins. Two shoes about 40 mins. When I got there Thursday, a bit more than 1 hour towards closing time, the shoes could be done the same day if he wasn't busy. When I got there, he didn't appear to be busy. So, I was hopeful but realistic, too, because mid next day works, too. He told me to come back in 2 days. I let him know that I needed them the next day as I wasn't sure about leaving my shoes there the whole weekend since I was going out of town. We were able to work it out to get the shoes in the early afternoon the next day. Shoes were delivered as promised. The reason why I gave it 4(.5) stars is because if he communicated more why it was not actually 20mins for each shoes but originally in 2 days for both, then I would understand. He did get them to me at the time I was really hoping for. I learned to get the delivery time confirmation before going in, if possible. Shoe repair is located in the liquor store. The sign outside helped to direct the way. Parking is no problem at all. Will be back to get other shoes cut! read more

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Found this place on Yelp... For all those who are looking his shop is in Bodega Ranch Market...Walk in and go to the right... Took my boots in because I had to hike up mud to my girlfriends house... I almost thought I had to throw them away... Raul cleaned them up, polished them... re-stitched the piping coming out ...all for $20 bucks...and I just picked them up and they look brand new!! Amazing!!! This will be my go to show repair guy!! BTW... his English is fine... I didn't even have to use my Spanglish !! read more

I came with a broken metal snap on my motorcycle jacket. And I had forgotten a part at home. Vivar found the complete matching parts and fixed my jacket. read more

New Balance stitching broke! Had trouble finding shop. Sent me directions! Great price to repair and speedy service. Does furniture as well ! Recommend highly ! read more

I don't know how he got good reviews on here. My bag leather strap broke, I brought in, he said he can fix it and takes about 3 days. He made me paid up front. I came back to pickup my bag and was disappointed with his work. The leather strap he's using does not match with the rest, it is thin compared to my original strap. He freaking used glue to glue the ends together not sewn on. I can peel right off, I came back and showed him, I told him to sew them on not glue, he did it right then but the result is so bad. I could have done it myself at home too. Now I have to find another place to fix it. Stay away! read more

He does a good job! He's a little far from my home or I'd be there more often. He's very accommodating and tries hard to please. I've been to his shop on a few occasions. Thanks read more

Amazing work. Clean. Honest. He fixed my Clark's and even cut down the heels on another pair I had. I brought four pair of heels for various repairs and for the work he did on them, he charged very reasonable price compared to my old shoe repair place. I will always come here. read more

If you need to clean your shoes can use Vivar's shoe repair shop. Very fast and efficient!

Took my shoes to fix the heel and they look super new! Will be taking my handbags and more shoes. Great work and u can tell he loves what he does. They also take debit card is a big PLUS !! read more

I have gone back two more times since my first visit! They take their time to explain everything they need to do with your shoes...and they are lightning fast with their repairs. Vivar's reminds me of an old world traditional "cobbler"...very methodical when looking at what needs to be done. read more

I came in urgently needing my fiance' s shoes repaired and omg Raul did such a great job. His work was done in a matter of minutes. He made my hubby' s shoes look like new. His patience and dedication was highly appreciated. I will definitely return. Please keep in mind that his shoe repair stand is in the liquor store. I initially had a hard time finding it. Thank you again Raul for being Such a delight. read more

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