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    Zinke's Shoe Repair

    2.6 (162 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Renee D.

    My previous visit was so long ago it was at the old location. I was delighted that they are still in business! Parked in the free parking in their lot behind the shop... Note, it's easy to miss if you are driving N on Lake. I brought in a pair of loafers to replace the rubber portion of the heel that had worn down. Price $20 paid at time of drop off. It was going to be a week until they were ready... seemed a little long for an easy fix, but hopefully it's because there are so many orders. I called the day of in advance to be sure the job was completed. The work was well done. Both employees, the day of drop off and pick up were polite and professional which is always appreciated. Business was clean, I've been to other repair shops that were not the case at all. So worth the investment to get more milage out of good shoes.

    ZINKES has moved to: 711 N. Lake Ave.,  Pasadena, CA 91104  parking in the back
    Cheryl W.

    Great service, honest and fair. I have used them in the past, and they have always done great work.

    My favorite newly restored Robert Clergerie shoes! Thank you Zinke Shoe Repair!

    Ahmad and the Zinke Shoe Repair Team are the best! I had a beloved pair of 20-year old Robert Clergerie shoes that they repaired and refurbished like new. I can't thank them enough. I recommend them highly. Not only do they do a fantastic job, but they are so reasonably priced for their excellent service.

    Lizardb C.

    I brought in some Frye tall boots on 12.5.19. I received good customer service, the gentleman and I decided on a dark shade of brown to dye my boots. I bought the boots last yr, one was a display so one boot was noticeably lighter than the other. Was told my boots would be ready in 1 week. I called on 12.12.19 (10 am ) My boots were not ready but was told they would be ready at 4pm. I was not able to pick them up then, or the weekend because of a trip. Finally picked up the boots 12.16.19, they looked really nice at first sight, and out the door i was. When trying on the boots, I noticed that the job was rushed to be ready as promised. The job was clearly not finished. I paid 60$ for this... for that price this should' be a A+ job details and all !!. I found the negative reviews on 12.12.19 researching Zinkes number before my pick up.. too late !

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    they can fix it if you get it there can't say much more than that trying to get to 85 words to satisfy the criteria

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    Best shoe repair in town! Been going to them for years and they always do such a grate job. Thank you guys!

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    $120 to repair the sole of a shoe! This is the starting price! RIP off and better off just buying new shoes! Unbelievable

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    I had been wanting to take my multiple shoes/heels to get fixed for a long time and finally did…read more I'm so happy I did. They all came out great. His work is fantastic. I definitely recommend one hundred percent.

    I had this service done last year, around June 2025…read more I got these gorgeous real leather Frye boots for $5 at a yard sale. Greg told me the calves could be stretched so I paid to have them stretched and soled at the same time- turning a $5 pair of boots into a $105 pair of boots. He was great at communicating with me through the app and seemed kind, so I drove far for the service. I tried them on when I dropped them off so he could see where they needed stretched in the calf. When I came to pick them up, I tried them on with the new soles- and the calves did not appear to be stretched at all. What hurt my feelings was when he said "These are for YOUR legs?" and looked down at my kankles in UTTER disgust. The judgement on his face has left a permanent burn mark on my memory. I think back to that moment every time I pass the $5 boots-turned-$105 boots I still cannot wear, every time I walk out my door. I paid what was asked, I'm only sad I didn't have more self respect to say "YEAH. MY LEGS. YOU SAW ME TRY THEM ON. WHO DID YOU THINK I WAS GETTING THEM STRETCHED FOR?". 2 stars off for the contorted, disapproving face he made at my legs that will haunt me every time I try on high boots for the rest of my life.

    Frank's Shoe Repair And Tailoring - Dress altered and zipper replaced in back to make bigger, aka the perfect fit

    Frank's Shoe Repair And Tailoring

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    I'm a Pasadena local and I live about 10 minutes away. I had left my purse with Frank the Saturday…read morebefore the Eaton Canyon fire started, for context. I had evacuated; my home is okay. So when I came back over a week later, I tried to pick up the repaired purse. I didn't know his situation and I just wanted to make sure that he remembered what my item looked like. We had a bit of a language barrier but I showed him via the purse I was wearing that day where I had requested the repair and his face lit up. He was very apologetic. He lives in Altadena and mentioned the fire. I didn't press him and left him with my number. He called the next day and said it was ready. It's the best repair I could've asked for and only $40 for both loops replaced. This is a $300 item so it was worth it. Frank is so kind; he didn't want to charge me the last $10 (I only had $30 on me when I dropped it off initially) because I had to come back twice, but I insisted. I forget whether he lost his home or it was so damaged and the air so toxic that he couldn't come back. Despite all the trauma he's undergone, he remained very friendly and professional. I love supporting small businesses. Top quality and good service with a gentle smile. I will come back for other repairs as needed.

    I have a beautiful pair of Fluevog's that were slightly tight around my ankles. He made a modest…read moreedit to both boots that came out beautifully.

    Deluxe Shoe Repair  - What my Wolverine 1000 Mile boots looked like after Sam's restoration!

    Deluxe Shoe Repair

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    So glad I found Deluxe Shoe Repair! I took in my son's Jordans because the stitching/glue was…read morecoming apart, and I wasn't sure if they could be saved. Luckily, I came across this place and decided to give it a try and the best decision. Sako was amazing. Super friendly, honest, and took the time to explain what needed to be done. He made the whole process easy and stress-free. Within 24 hours, he texted me that the shoes were ready for pickup, which was impressive. Not only did he double-stitch the areas that were falling apart and make them solid again, but he also cleaned the shoes, which was a really nice touch. They looked great when I picked them up. Fast turnaround, quality work, and great customer service. I'll definitely be coming back here for any future shoe repairs and highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!

    I wasn't hoping to end this experience with a bad review.. however the owner Sam reached his limits…read morewhen it to came to the point of verbal abuse. 1. I brought a pair of boots to narrow the shaft and was told it was do able and of course right after mentions his quote of " i am a repair shop not a manufacturer" and charges immediately upfront.. I guess knowingly that if the outcome is bad he can speak to you any way he wants as you are obviously not going to get a refund for his messed up job. Even if you try to explain your dissatisfaction he will NOT listen and verbally attack with bad words in front of his daughter and wife and not take grant it for his messy job. Shame on you! Please do yourself a favor and don't get fooled by the 4.8 reviews on Yelp. This man has zero manners. Below are the pics of how crooked my shaft is and had to ask him to clean his messy glue stains off my shoe. So if you want your shoes ruined it's the perfect spot!

    Zinke's Shoe Repair - shoerepair - Updated May 2026

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