I was so impressed with Adria Shoe repair that I thought I would write a review. 1st repair trip I had 3 pairs of boots that needed some work. A pair of italian suede with fake wood wedge heels. the ''wood' was peeling off, the heel was worn down to the wood. Had almost written them off. Couldn't believe it when I came to pick everything up. Everything looked like new. When I got home and went to put them on I noticed he had jimmied some wire and tan tape to replace the pulls on the zippers that were missing. I hadn't asked for this because i hadn't noticed it. So I was pleasantly surprised. Ingenious. 2nd Repair trip Not surprisingly I went back with my daughter's relatively new $200 leather cougar boots that needed new heel lifts, stitching on the side and the suede trim on the top had come completely apart from the rest of the boot. My daughter thought 'irreparable' and again he salvaged them in a way that was not noticeable. At the same time he fixed a pair of my husbands boots. Of course I did have to wait for him to find my daughters boots which was a scary few minutes I have to say. But after I provided a sketch and one more hunt around he located them. My husbands boots were missing one aspect of the repair and he had to finish the stitching that took a minute more wait. but it was totally worth it and not expensive. 3rd repair trip Felt like we kept coming up with more challenging things for him. I sent my husband back with his vintage pair of x country boots that I honestly was too embarrassed to bring in. And also a bag I realized the brass grommets had come out of on one of the leather straps. I said to my husband it is ok, if they don't match what is there. I'll wear the broken side facing in. When my husband brought both those items back I honestly couldn't tell they were repaired until I studied them. new grommets same size and colour but less flat than the original. He added leather piece on inside so the repair is actually better than the original. It is a bit like going back in time to walk in this shop but I didn't find him unpleasant just hard of hearing and focused on the work and not the atmosphere. I would recommend taking a picture of the shoes boots before you leave them with him so he doesn't have trouble finding them when you get back. Also great neighbouring stores that make the trip even more worthwhile. read more

This guy ruined my $400 Frye boots, tried to steal them from me, and assaulted me when I tried to leave the store. I walked into the store and was put off by the disorganization. It looks like a graveyard for crappy shoes, however my mom told me to go and I trusted her opinion. All I asked him to do was clean them and replace the rubber that I had put on when I originally bought them. I went to pick them up 2 weeks after dropping them off. First, he couldn't even locate them in the shoe graveyard. Finally he located them after 5 minutes of digging around. When he showed them to me I almost fainted. He did remove the old rubber and replace it, however there was still mud caked onto the soles that he didn't bother removed. Also, he stained them black. They were originally bought a faded black and I loved them that way. Never asked him to stain them or polish them, just clean them. Lastly, he stained the original leather soles black. They were originally brown. When I confronted him about this he told me he would fix the heel, no extra charge (uh....) He then proceeded to buff them which then removed some of the stain but not all, and also roughed up the heels even more. I was NOT happy. I told him that I refused to pay the $40 that he wanted to charge me and so he grabbed my boots and went to the back of the shop and hid them, telling me he was keeping my boots unless I coughed up the money. I offered him $20 when I realized he was a stubborn crook and didn't care about me or what he'd done to my property. He still refused so I tried to take my boots and leave. He tackled me and tried to throw me against a glass case. He ripped the boots out of my hands almost ripping my nail off of my finger. I called the police and ended up getting my boots back. Long story short. If your shoes/boots are expensive don't take them here. This guy is old school and doesn't give a crap about quality. You're way better off taking them to Sole Survivor. Hopefully they will be able to salvage what this man did to my shoes, but not what he did to me. read more

Very poor service. Gave him shoes to fully re-sole and he only ended up re-doing the heels. After a second trip I returned to find he did the second half in a different colour. I'm most definitely not satisfied. read more

Adria Shoe Repair - Hack job - Shoe Repair Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Terrible. Dont come here. I Came here to get my heeled booted touched up (adding a new cap, getting rid of the scratches, adding some grip at the bottom). When i first walked in, I was a bit put off by the disorganization of the store, it's a pretty large store but as the customer you only have about a 2 foot by 3 foot area to enter and approach the cash because of all the junk. The cash register was antique so I thought "aw this is cute. An old school cobbler!" The man was going to charge me $35 and told me to come back in one week. (7 days) and gave me a billet w a number on it. I return to pick up my shoes 9 days later because I just couldn't make it out west, thinking I could quickly pick up my boots. Nope. I was wrong. I have the guy my billet and he spends a few minutes going through his piles of shoes and plastic bags and he can't find my boots. I describe them, he looks Again, and still can't find them. He says to me "well I don't see them....I don't have them" To which I respond "well I have them to you so you must have them". He was Totally unapologetic and just could not give a flying sh**. What's the point of giving out billets that have absolutely no meaning?? So my friend and I start looking for them as well, and I find them in a pile of dirty shoes. They were not finished. Not even close. All he managed to do was put new caps on the heels, and he didn't even shave them down to the right size yet! He tells me to come back tmw afternoon as if I have all the time in the world to just come and go to his store. I ask him to at least finish the heels so I can take them. He shapes the cap, sprays on some black spray paint (that didn't even last an hour), it was $8 and we left. Never coming back her again. I had so many boots to get done, so this guy lost out on a New customer. Too disorganized, terrible customer service, poor quality job. read more

Adria Shoe Repair - This is the dusty, clutterF of a mess inside - Shoe Repair Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm giving himonly 4 stars because I'm sure there is somebody better than him, I just haven't met them-good price, great work he has saved things that otherwise may have had to throw out. ie Back packs -he has done my female friend's shoes -one lives in Parry sound and saves her stuff till she comes into town. One thing get your stuff done when you're there-how he finds your stuff otherwise is just too amazing. and than sometimes it's "Oh yeah I'll have that done for you in 10 min. read more

I had some very snug, hard leather shoes that didn't fit well and now they do thanks to the man at this shoe repair shop! They're perfect! He did an amazing job. And good prices too. THANK YOU!!! read more

Great owner, quick and CHEAP service, great quality work. Cute store! (cash only :)) #Toronto

Awesome old school shoe repair. Had new soles stitched and he did a great job for a very reasonable price. The store is messy but great friendly service. I will definitely be going back . read more

Euro-style shoe fix. Great work, slightly delayed, may seem unorganized but fantastic results. I live close by but my friends come from Mississauga to have their shoes fixed at this place. Great service for great $. read more