These people are artisans. It's becoming a lost art and I'm so glad that we have something like this right here on 17th street. I've had them resole shoes, rework my wife's favorite purse, and lots of easier things (you've never seen a shoe-shine like they will do!) It isn't fast or cheap, but it is exceptional quality. Actually, now that i think about it, they have always delivered earlier than their original estimated date. It's called Anthony's but the owner is actually Michael. He's a really nice guy who knows what he's talking about. Twice I've gone in there to ask if I should refinish something, and he showed me why it just wasn't worth it. I really appreciate someone who isn't just milking people for cash. read more

I was referred to Anthony's from my communities forum on Facebook. I had a broken wheel on a brand new carry-on luggage. I came into their storefront, parking was super easy and right away. The vibe was welcoming and helpful! Anthony went to the back to get a quote he was also looking to see if he had the exact wheel match which he did. Unfortunately, the cost to repair it was more than the luggage so it couldn't justify fixing it, but there was a row of luggage that people had brought in ready to get repaired so this is the place to do it if you have a luggage you love and willing to spend the money to fix it. I would give the Customer Service here five stars. The interaction was very trustworthy and casual and I know they would have done a great job and stood by their workmanship. read more

He repaired a belt after I was told by others it was unrepairable. My wife has used him for years and recommended I see him. He fixed it at a very reasonable price & time frame. read more

My Chanel blue work bag had color transfers and straps was damaged. I was going to throw away, but started looked into handbag dying. Anthony responded back quickly with an affordable price. I wanted my bag dyed black. He said it would take a month max, but I got it back in around 2 weeks. They did such a wonderful job! My co workers at Chanel Bloomingdales South Coast Plaza said it looked like a new bag. Will definitely be back with my shoe/bag repairs. read more

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I took in two pairs of sandals with straps that didn't fit right. I had pretty much written them off, but a friend referred me to Anthony's in Costa Mesa. He was able to solve my problem and I am super happy with the results. read more

Great quality and job on putting new soles on my boots. They even cleaned them up and my boots look brand new!! Thank you!!

This place is a joke. Avoid. 1. Held onto shoe for 2 months with no communication. After calling multiple times, they said "my guy can't fix it" 2. Front desk lady/owner is rude as heck 3. Ticket system is dated. You lose your pink ticket after 2 months of waiting for a job that wasn't completed, guess what!? No refund. I want to say the owner Anthony seems like a nice guy. But I'll never go back for business read more

Here I am writing a second review for Mike at Anthony's Shoe Repair. To make it clear, I've never written a second review on yelp for anyone, lucky to even get a first review. Mike's customer service goes above and beyond. I had a backpatch sewed on leather recently. At pick up, I wanted adjustments. He had his seamstress take care of business to make it perfect, no questions asked. Quality work, Highly recommended. read more

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After spending $50.00 for UGG expensive boots to just sew on some elastic strapes to wear boots They idea was to get foot in to wear the boots it is awhful couldn't even put the feet inside.. I explained well what it was I requested .. They need to refix my boots asap .. $150.00 boots plus $50.00 to sew 4 little strapes this isn't quality work Angel I hope comes back as cobbler . read more

Great service and even better price. We got a sofa cushion cover's zip repaired (which I broke trying to fix it). It was repaired in a few days, back to how it was originally. read more

I've always experienced outstanding and friendly service! Last week, I needed 2 pairs of boots repaired. I was told they'd be ready before Christmas. To my surprise, they were ready, and look like new! I'm a Happy Customer! read more

I brought in a dingy scuffed pair of shoes and picked them up same day looking brand new!! Pricing is reasonable considering how much shoes are these days. read more

Another excellent repair done by Anthony's in Costa Mesa; instead of the clear sole protector they used a red bottom that lasts longer!! Highly recommend them...Thanks again! read more

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Just don't! Save yourself the time and money! Terrible work and pricing. Rushed repair.

I was very pleased with the quality of the repair for a pair of shoes that I took in. They were done by the promised date and I believe the cost was reasonable. read more

I dropped off my sandal to be repaired and was told it would be ready in 2.5 weeks. When I went in to pick it up, I was told to wait for a phone call because it wasn't ready. It's now been 4 weeks with no updates or communication. On top of that, the woman who works the front desk and answers the phone is very rude. Poor customer service, lack of follow-through, and zero communication. I would not recommend this business and will not be using them again. read more

Always excellent work and service!!!! He's Been around forever and never disappointed! Very professional and timely!

Amazing quality and will do any job you ask of them. The best for creating unique projects and tasks. Do not go anywhere else if you have a special project you need done. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! The best repairs and service anyone could ask for! Daisy is a gem

Slow but great service at a great price. Same owners in Dana Point and Newport. I prefer the Dana Point location.

I got a preloved Chanel wallet and the interior had a rip in the coin pocket so I brought it in and turns out the wear was worse than expected. The rip was actually the lining coming off completely as well so Greg said they would need to reline it and could do it in a week. The price was a bit more than I expected, but I also just went in thinking it was a rip so just a bit of sticker shock. But I left the wallet with them and came back a week later and she is PERFECT! You def pay for good work! I have a few other fixes I need to get done so I'll be back! read more

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I called Anthony's Shoe repair because I desperately needed to save a pair of leather boots I've been wearing for years. They have sentimental value for me as they got me through walking all of London when I lived there, and they fit my feet really well. I've yet to find another pair that is the exact style and fit that I need, so I wasn't willing to give them up when my new rabbit decided to chew right through them! My fault, I accidentally left my closet open! They told me to bring it down and that they fix shoes with missing leather all the time. 4 weeks later, I could barely tell where the repair was until I looked super close up! Excellent job! I really thought there is no way this can be fixed to look normal, but they worked their magic and also gave me new laces. Service was friendly, price was fair, and I'm super thankful I can wear them again! read more

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Awesome business. Knows his business well. The craftsman ship is top notch. I learned a lot about leather and how to maintain it.

I had a pair of nice dress shoes that were on the brink of retirement - cracked, worn-out soles, and just overall in desperate need of some TLC. Instead of tossing them out and contributing to landfill waste, I decided to give shoe repair a shot. From the moment I dropped off my worn-out shoes, I knew I was in good hands. The staff were friendly and attentive, taking the time to understand exactly what needed to be done. Not only did they repair the cracked soles, but they completely revitalized the entire bottom of the shoes, making them look practically brand new. I was absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. While a decent price for the repair, the cost was a fraction of what I would have paid for a new pair of shoes and I really, really liked these shoes and did not want the hassle or expense of a new pair. If you have any items that are in need of repair, bring them here before even considering throwing them away. read more

Great place. They can fix any problem with shoes, boots and they even fixed my motorcycle jacket. Mike is the best.

Solid shoe repair store!!! Seriously, Anthony saved my life (and Tory Burches.) I've been meaning to touch up my shoes for a long time but needed to find the right store that would give my flats the TLC it deserved. I shopped around to find the right one and finally settled with Anthony's because not only was it close to my work, they also have a Yelp coupon to help lower the cost of the repair. I believe I was quoted $75 for sole and heel repair but paid less than that with the coupon. Anthony took the time to explain exactly what kind of repairs my shoes really needed in order for the work to last much longer. Seeing as how TB doesn't make the most reliable pair of flats (intentional, of course) I knew that I could stretch it out for a couple more years with Anthony's advice. I had been quoted a week for the repair to be finished. I came back but unfortunately it had not been completed. Nonetheless, Anthony promised me that he would get it done the next day. I figured it was no problem since it was during Labor Day Weekend. I came back and my shoes looked brand new! He had even gone through the effort of touching up the dye on the shoes since it was in serious need as well. Thank you so much for everything! I hope that this review helps others decide where they should go to next time because the service was spectacular and my shoes are going strong! (70/100--2019) read more

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0 STARS Extremely disappointed by the way that Mike was acting towards customers and their belongings today. I was in the store and not only witnessed Mike being extremely condescending to a client but then he continued to talk and laugh about her once she was walking out of the store. It's not really a good sign when you're trying to get your items repaired and witness such disheartening treatment. I would hope he would take into consideration how unprofessional it is to do such a thing especially when other clients are witnessing the disrespect. Definitely won't be coming back or putting myself in a position to be treated in such a way or be involved with such a business . I definitely will not referring anyone else here nor will I ever come back . read more

Anthony's is the BEST! I needed my favorite pair of shoes that I wear every single day fixed (the sole was coming off) and cleaned! They were kind enough to help me out and rush my shoes before I headed on a trip I needed them for! They turned out amazing and I can't wait to take more shoes here! read more

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I had an elderly lady customer of mine who needed her purse repaired promptly because she has dementia and kept being frantic that she lost her purse. Anthony's team did an excellent repair and was able to squeeze her repair in due to her condition. Excellent quality work and customer service!!! The service requested may have seemed unnecessary for a common and old purse but the real value is that they fully understood her need to see her exact purse back in her hands instead of a new one that she wouldn't recognize. They really save the day! I'm read more

Found this spot on Yelp after driving to a few locations that were closed and hadn't updated their new COVID hours. Took a chance and dropped off my LV handbag for a strap repair -- requested a rush, they had it done the very next day. Picked it up and it looks fantastic! Can't even tell the strap ever broke! Appreciate the good work and timely response! Definitely coming back. read more

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10/10! Got a brand new pair of black western boots for my birthday. A few days later my frenchie thought they were a snack! Brought them into Anthony's thinking we'd have to stick a big ole toe tip on them! They blew me away by making them look brand new with no tips! And we're so very kind! Not bad for pricing either. read more

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For several YEARS I've had two projects that I needed help with but I procrastinated, not knowing where to go or whom to trust. The first project was to shorten two leather belts. Anthony's took off 3.5 inches from the buckle end while ensuring that little decorative markings on the belts still lined up symmetrically. They came back more flexible and more comfortable to wesr. Sweet! The second project was to replace the velcro on two exercise ankle weights I've had since college. Michael determined that only the "hook" side had to be replaced, saving me half the labor. I am pleased with the quality and quickness of the work, and I'm even more impressed by how engaged Michael was in assessing my projects and involving me in the decision making. The cost was a great value given I already have and love the items and would have to spend far more to buy replacements. read more

Baseball gloves, new soles, dyeing. I don't go anywhere else. Michael runs his business like a hometown service. The price works in my budget. It's nice to know who is behind the counter read more

This guy ruined my boots! Won't repair or fix them. Won't return my money. Boots were expensive riding boots. Said they were olds when I wore them 5 times showing my horse. He is rude and told me this review won't phase him. This is the 2nd time he ruined boots.this time I made a review. During these COVID times when things are tight this is hoes people treat eachother. What a joke!!! read more

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The sincere regrets when I take advice from my local Designer department store Notdstrom and head over to shorten a Christian Louboutin sandals that needed a hole added to make ankle strap tighter and then make the excessive strap after fastening a little shorter which is easily done as both the Designer shoe sales person said and so did the owner of this shoe repair store as he quoted easy little task... I left it and went back to pick up 2 months ago and when I tried it on it was was too short so he created way so many holes and way too short of a strap... when I saw the extra piece he saved to show me I knew it seemed a bit too much extra but he is the expert right! I try it on and he says oh oh well wear it and if I need to stretch the strap a bit with heat I will... go wear it and we will see! I did for the first time in Vegas for New Years and I couldn't even buckle or take off properly for the strap at the very largest hole is the only one that fits properly for me to walk. I go in today to see if the stretching could be done when he says he wants to add elastic to strap and that is the only option and that it was somehow my fault for his mistake in measuring !! What ??! Not even an apology !! Then he is being sarcastic and rude instead of owning the mistake... I am getting blamed, humiliated and full of regrets that I could trust an old shoe repair man that repairs old shoes could be trusted with brand new $1k shoes! I will be taking him to small claims just to teach this business a lesson that this is not how a business should be able to do business on Oramge county. I also will be reporting to all the department shoe stores and designer stores just to avoid this! I will also be reporting to the BBB! I don't want my shoes to have elastic cheaply sewn by him in which he was incapable to take simple measurements and do his easy so called job correctly the first time.... No let's patch up these nice designer shoes to fix his mistake claiming they don't make shoes correctly in Italy ! When I told him the day I walked in the first time that if it can't be done.... Or if it will look off.... I will just return them to store.... He says No No No!! This is easy I do this all the time!! I should have read thee yelp reviews before I went as you see they all are not his fault lol!!! He comes back with an arrogant response attacking the customer claiming he is experienced and the customer is the aggressor ! Very unprofessional sir. read more

I didn't know this but he works on belts as well. My daughter bought a used designer belt for her horseback riding and it was really big on her. Not only did he fit it to her, you can't tell that any work was done on it and he gave her the extra material just in case she needs it in the future. Fast and reasonably priced. read more

I needed new soles in a hurry and they came through in the clutch. Not cheap, but really good work and nice folks.

I love my Tieks. I've had them for over 8 years, so they are very hard to part with. When I bought them in 2013, I knew they would last a long time, because of the quality of the leather. But as a ballet shoe, the bottoms on them became basically slip and slide. I looked up Anthony's and had a nice chat over the phone and told to bring them in. The work done on my shoes was top notch work. I'm not sure if i was charged too high or too low based on the fact they were the first place I called. I feel that what I paid was completely worth it. You can tell they do professional and quality work! read more

Michael saved the day!!! I broke the handle on my Gucci backpack. First thing I did was go straight to Gucci. They quoted me $250 to do a simple stitch and at least 6-8 weeks turnaround. Michael charged me $30 and it took him under a week!!! The quality was immaculate and so was the service!! Hands down best shoe repair in town! read more

I used to work at Nordstrom and Anthony's is where we always referred our customers to. I didn't realize that all of the locations are owned by different owners. I took my mom's 33-year-old Chanel backpack here that she used as her diaper bag when I was born. I brought it here to get refinished and I was super hesitant since it is lambkin and very delicate and a super soft material. The texture of the bag is completely destroyed. It is extremely rough and dragging and feels as though it was spray-painted. When I picked it up I literally cried because of how upset I am that this special that has so much meaning has completely been altered in a irreversible way.I'm sure this guy does good work on other things but if you have extremely expensive and valuable bags I recommend bringing them elsewhere read more