I am amazed at the work they do! I brought in a pair of suede loafers that I had taken elsewhere to have the rubber sole re-glued. I really thought the previous place had ruined the sole instead of fixing them, so I asked Mr. Rivera to have them completely re-soled. After looking them over, Mr. Rivera said be could fix the existing sole, and explained the work he planned to do. When I picked up my shoes -- much faster than expected -- they looked like they were new from the box. In addition to fixing the sole, he had brushed and water-proofed the uppers. They looked pristine. Mr. Rivera saved me money and time, and the workmanship was impeccable. I will be returning to his shop. read more

Wow won't waste my time going anywhere else in Houston again. Amazing craftsmanship good prices and unbelievable speed. Took badly scuffed Lucchese boots in and they were looking brand new a couple hours later for the same price as payed for a polish read more

Al's Handmade Boots - brand new looking boots that were badly scuffed - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My dog chewed a hole in the tongue of my favorite loafers and I was devastated. Luckily yelp brought me to Al. Since there would be a line where the tongue is replaced, he recommended that I do it for both shoes. I was pleasantly surprised as you can barely see the line. In addition to fixing my shoes sooner than predicted, he sent me texts to notify my that my shoes were ready and to remind me of his hours. So sweet : ) read more

Al's Handmade Boots - both tongues replaced! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

I made a phone call just to see if I could quickly come in just to get my heels replaced on my booties. The owner was very polite and told me to come right in. I literally was in and out within 10 minutes. Highly recommend and will be coming back! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - They are awesome!! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best place in town. The boots are incredible and the shoe repair is the best in town. I had my shoes upgraded to better soles than the original. read more

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I've been coming back to Al's Handmade Boots for shoe and bag repairs ever since my first review and have yet to be disappointed. The care he takes with his customers and the quality of his work is unparalleled. read more

Al did a great job on my old boots! Wish I would have took a before, but I had holes in the soles, a hole starting in the leather, heels worn out eating into the wood. They were a wreck. He fixed them up with new full soles, fixes all the heels and mended the imperfections. They are cleaned up and shining bright! And he did it all in 4 days!! I will definitely be back with a pair of my vintage boots soon! read more

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Al's is very kind and sincere. He really does want to help you with your shoes. I love him and he is reasonable

Great service, fast, friendly and a pleasure to work with. I have found my new go to cobbler!

Al repaired my favorite set of dress shoes! The shoes are sentimental to me because my parents gave them to me in high school and have had them for over ten years. That being said, as can be seen in the pictures, I did not treat the shoes well! I thought they were a lost cause because of how bad of a shape they were in. Regardless, I wanted to see what I could do with them and checked shoe repair shops around Houston. After reading all the positive reviews, I decided to take the shoes to Al's Shoe Repair. He said he would have them finished in about a week, but I wasn't sure what to expect. When I came back a week later, I almost couldn't recognize the shoes! Al repaired and conditioned the leather and replaced the soles, amongst other things. The shoes look amazing and the soles he put on the shoes are extremely comfortable and higher quality than the previous ones. I can finally enjoy wearing my favorite dress shoes again! I would absolutely recommend taking your shoes to Al if you're in need of a shoe repair shop! read more

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We just bought some vintage cowboy boots from Texas Junk Company for some relatives in Holland, and (while the boots are AWESOME - I highly recommend shopping for boots at Texas Junk Company) they needed a bit of work to clean them up before we gifted them. Robert Novotney (the owner of Texas Junk Company) told us that one of the pair of boots needed a heel cap to ensure that the boots didn't get worn down - he recommended Al's Handmade Boots and gave us his card. We called Al when we got back in our car outside Texas Junk Company, but there wasn't an answer (went to voicemail) - we decided to drive over anyway - but Al actually called us back! He said to bring the boots by. Al was friendly and helpful. He said he could apply the heel caps to one of the pairs and clean up both of pairs to make them look like new. We left for a couple of hours, and then Al texted us to let us know that our boots were ready. They looked GREAT. Texas Junk Company sells great boots - vintage, classic, and well used boots. But Al made them look sharp - not new - but fresh. Made me wish I'd brought my boots to Al, too! I absolutely recommend Al to anyone who needs shoes or boots repaired! He does great work! read more

Excellent service!!! I had a few very expensive belts which needed repair/additional holes placed and he fixed everything perfectly. He is very professional and prices are so reasonable. 100% recommend this place. read more

Great service! Al is a total expert and professional. He loves what he does. It is obvious that he pays attention to detail. Thanks for repairing my Ferragamo loafers! read more

I spoke with the owner on the phone and my friend used him to repair a purse. Highly recommend!

I just needed a dog collar shortened, but they did a great job, you can't tell at all.

Not just for boots! They've done a great job of repairing, resoling, and refurbishing many (many!!!) pairs of my high heels, they have stretched some pointy shoes to make them more comfortable, and they made a perfectly matched new strap for a vintage handbag to replace the cracked and worn original. Their prices are very reasonable, the service is fast and friendly, and it's an interesting shop to visit with all the taxidermy and boot-making to see. I don't even live nearby, but I don't mind the inconvenience at all since I'm so happy with Al's and know I can trust them with all of my favorite shoes and purses. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - New strap for a vintage purse. - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

Perfect, flawless work! So professional and was fast fast. Just nice gentleman there. I would trust them with any work!

Fast friendly service. I had some well loved leather bags fixed up and he did an amazing job and the price was perfect! highly recommend!

I was wanting to pick up a pair of Redwing moc toe boots, but did not really want to spend the $300 they cost, so I brought in a pair of Chippewas that I had and with only a photo and a brief description, Al was able to perform magic. They look great! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

Found my new local shoe repair guy in Houston! Took some shoes that I purchased on eBay here to get the elastic on the buckle replaced. Al was quick and super affordable. I'll be returning for sure! Al also texts you when your order is ready for pick up. The guys in the shop are also super friendly and nice. read more

Great service, great place, I would definitely recommended a friend to come here.. they altered my dogs harness same day, fast service! Very satisfied with the service. Next visit will be some gator boots. read more

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Boot repair - absolutely the best. Al's did an outstanding job at repairing a pair of 15 year old full quill ostrich boots. My favorite pair, worn more than anything else. Shoe shops in Katy declkined to repaire. Al's made the boots look as good as new. Very fair price, quick service. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful job, fast friendly & half the price of his competition. I got a quote for a belt fix from two other places they said minimum $40 & at least a week to repair, he quoted me at more than half the price & said I could pick up next day. I'm very impressed with his work not only did he fix it but was able to save the original part of the belt. I would highly recommend and will become a repeat customer. read more

Thanks, Yelp! I had a great experience here. I brought in a pair of sandals with a broken strap, dirty leather riding boots, and another pair of riding boots with a missing heel. Al was able to perfectly repair all of them for only $46. He really went above and beyond by making sure I got to my car safely both nights I visited. I will definitely be back for my future shoe repair needs. read more

Such an amazing store! Great craftsmanship and friendly service. Recommend for anyone in the Houston area

After an obscene quote from Houston Quality Shoe Repair (~$300 for two boots, and more than 3wks for pickup), I looked to yelp for alternatives to my boot gap woes. Due to the toothpick nature of my legs, it is extremely difficult to find boots that are narrow in the calves at the proper price point. If they are narrow in the ankles, then the calves are swimming, or vice versa. Not only is Al's priced reasonably ($45+tax for one pair), the quality of the repair is great, and the turnaround is quick! I literally cannot visually discern where they cut the material on inspection of my boots. Looks exactly how I brought them, but slimmer! For two boots I brought on Tuesday, they were done the following Monday. He estimated about 4 days per boot, but surprised me with a text earlier for pickup. Oh calf hugging greatness!! FYI, The area is shady. Park in front of the store parallel with the street. read more

Never disappointed. Quality work and fine craftsmanship at a reasonable price. I've only always brought in my dress shoes for resoling, heels or half soles, but I recently saw a pair of shoes that was made in his shop. I am planning on having a custom pair made. read more

Incredible work! They reworked a pair of Old Gringo's for me. Completely changed the front toe of the boots from a pointed toe to a snub toe boot. They've also done re-soles for me as well on other boots. Great place. Hands down the best work I've seen around. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Reworked toe on my boots. Great job!!! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

I brought in 4 pairs of exotic boots that needed new soles and heels. Al did the best work I've ever seen. All 4 boots look brand new and he gave me a fair price. I will always go back to his shop now. read more

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This place is a total gem!! I'll never take my boots anywhere else. Al is so friendly and their work is truly top notch! read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Like brand new! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

I took my crocodile tail Lucchese boots to Al's for a heel repair and basic restoration. These are my favorite boots so did some research and Al's had the best ratings. My boots look like new and have been cleaned and restored, the new heel looks great. Al is helpful and friendly. I have no price reference to other stores, but it seemed very reasonable to me. I will be bringing all of my repairs here in future. read more

This place is a gem. I have been coming here since 2012, which is when I moved to Texas from NYC. Al, is amazing and his whole staff as well. It's a five generation family owned business and it shows. This is not a typical shoe spa/ repair. Al creates custom made boots. Beautiful leather of any kind and color. You dream it, he creates it. Great, great job!!! Very affordable and efficient service. read more

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Recommended to me by Lee Miller of Texas Traditions. You know you're doing something right when Lee speaks highly of you.

I read the reviews on Yelp for Al's Handmade Boots and communicated with him via this platform. My daughter and I took 2 pairs of ladies Coach boots for polishing and sole repair. Al did a beautiful job on the boots. He provided additional services to get them to optimal refurbishing. His prices are reasonable and work is great. I will be using him again. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Top notch service. I brought in my women's dress boots and plan to bring in my leather chair of the same light tan color to refurbish. Excellent quality and service! These guys have been doing this for over 30 years and it shows in their final product! Best service in town with the lowest prices. read more

Al's Handmade Boots - Shoe Repair Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wish I had known about this place sooner! Had one pair of boots reheeled and three pairs cleaned. Amazing service from Al, and at a reasonable price too! This will definitely be my go-to place for any leather work. read more

Great business! I brought in a vintage purse in that had the leather straps rot through after owning it for a very short time. I was hoping there would be a way to replace the strap. He kept it for a couple days and then let me know that the leather was far too delicate and they sadly wouldn't be able to rebuild it. I went to pick it up and he had evened out the leather on both sides where the strap had torn off and sealed it for me so I could use the bag as a clutch! When I asked how much I owed him he refused to charge me. Excellent customer service and very honest. I highly recommend using this business and I will certainly use them exclusively in the future read more

During my summers, I'm off, and wanted to get my work shoes cleaned, and it was mostly on the soles. I called a few places for prices and checked out the distance, and this location seemed the most doable and was easy on my pocket. ( I live in Humble, but commute into town for events, work, friends, family, and etc) A.H.B (Al's Handmade Boots) did a wonderful job, and was able to get it with a quick and fast turn around time! He was able to clean the soles of my two shoes, even did a cleaning on the materials, and brought life back to the shoes! Highly recommended!!! read more

I walked in here and needed my boots repaired. He had them fixed and looking almost new in 20 minutes!!!

I brought in a pair of MK leather riding-style boots which I have worn, and loved, for several years. Sadly, the sole had cracked all the way through during a recent move, and I was afraid the boots were a loss. Combed Yelp, took them to Al's right before closing on Friday, and received a text Wednesday morning that my boots were ready. Both soles had been redone to match, and I couldn't even tell which boot was originally damaged. Al also made sure to clean and condition the leather, so they look phenomenal from top to bottom. And all for WAY less than I had anticipated. Plus, Al makes sure you get to your car safely, since a lot of people hang out in the neighborhood at all hours. I have a few more boot/shoe projects I have been putting off until I could find someone I trusted, so Al will be seeing a lot more of me after the holidays! read more