I brought in my vintage Burberry handbag to be cleaned, and he did an incredible job. My bag looks…read morebrand new. I couldn't be happier with my bag. I will definitely be back with my other designer handbags and shoes!

They are thieves, and they do shoddy work…read more I had a very disappointing experience with this business and cannot recommend their services. I brought in two pairs of shoes, each needing a heel repair on one shoe. I was charged $40, only to later discover that the rate is $20 per shoe--yet only one shoe was repaired despite my bringing in the full pair. The man with whom I was dealing was so combative that I chose to let it go. Additionally, I had previously brought in another pair a little over a year ago. Unfortunately, the heel fell off again while I was walking into a restaurant. When I returned and explained the situation, I was told that I must have originally brought in only one shoe--an explanation was ludicrous, as I would never do that. If 1 shoe is going to fall apart, it's same to assume the other will as well. Again, I did not argue. I paid $80 for the two pairs I picked up and was issued the same ticket for the new pair I had just dropped off. I was advised to contact the owner regarding the recurring issue, as the repair work had clearly not held up. I spoke with two different employees (manager? owner?) over the phone, both of whom assured me they would investigate and call me back. No one ever followed up. When I called again a few days later, I was simply told the shoes were ready. When I went in to pick them up, I was told I owed $100. I laughed because I genuinly thought he was joking! This same grumpy and combative man claimed I had not paid for the previous two pairs and was also charging me $20 for the current repair--even though it was to fix their own prior workmanship. When I explained that I had already paid, he insisted otherwise and showed me a calculator printout that said $100. He said that if I'd paid, he would have a receipt. So furious, I stormed out. After checking my wallet, I found the $80 receipt confirming my payment. I called back and offered to send a photo of the receipt as proof. I was asked to return in person, to which I said "never!" I requested a number to send the photo instead. He agreed but never sent me the number to text!!! Hmm....did he realize how he's been busted trying to steal from me by double charging? Had I not kept my receipt, I might have been pressured into paying for services twice. I'm sure it's happened with plenty of customers who did not hold on to their receipts! I find it funny that this dude was so unrelenting about being paid, yet I never heard back from him. Now, I need referrals for a good shoe repair shopt please!

I am beyond grateful for Armando!! I brought in some leather boots that sadly did not go past my…read morecalves and i could not return them. I came in based on all the positive yelp reviews and they did not let me down! My fiancé brought his own boots to get cobble and 10/10! He did amazing on both!! I am so thankful for Armando! I can finally wear my boots! We'll be back for sure.

I recently brought my Chanel flats to Armando's Shoe Repair to be resoled, and I'm so glad I found…read morethis place! He did such a good job, and the whole experience was really pleasant. Armando was so, so sweet, helpful, and clearly very experienced! The turnaround time was also incredibly fast. I believe he said he could have them ready in one day (no extra fee), which is almost unheard of for designer shoes. The place I used to go to would take at least a week and wasn't nearly as friendly or welcoming. I've only brought my Chanel flats here so far, but I'll definitely be bringing my Louboutins in the future. He even showed me examples of Louboutins he had worked on, and they looked amazing! So happy I found this place -- highly recommend, especially for designer shoes!

I recently brought a pair of Charles David platform heels to Sedlar's Shoe Repair, and I couldn't…read morebe happier with the results. I found the shoes at a thrift store, and they were almost brand new. Unfortunately, after wearing them for only a few minutes, the upper and sole completely separated. To make matters worse, the silver finish around the heel area started peeling off during the same outing. I was devastated because they were such beautiful shoes. At first, I tried fixing them myself with super glue, but quickly realized this was a job for a professional. That's when I decided to take them to Sedlar's Shoe Repair. From the moment I dropped them off, I felt confident they knew what they were doing. They asked for cash payment in advance, which was perfectly fine with me. When I picked up my shoes, I was genuinely amazed. Not only were they repaired, but they looked much better than I expected. The workmanship was excellent, and the shoes feel solid and wearable again. It's becoming harder and harder to find skilled shoe repair shops in Los Angeles, and I really appreciate that Sedlar's is keeping this craft alive. If you have shoes, boots, handbags, or other leather items that need professional attention, I highly recommend giving them a try. I'm thrilled to have my favorite shoes back, and I hope this wonderful old-school neighborhood business stays around for many years to come. Let's support the talented local craftspeople who help us repair and reuse instead of throwing things away.

Sedler's Shoe & Handbag Repair at 2621 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 charged me $240…read moreupfront before the service was even rendered. The bags (2) and shoes (3) were already clean when I brought them in for professional cleaning. Beware.

amazing craftsmanship! My go to cobbler I bring my shoes…read moreall the way from Hawaii once a year to these great owners!

Wonderful job on my shoes, thank you again! Looking forward…read morefor being your more shoes.

I have been coming in and out if this store for years. I often stop by just to say Hey! to Mary and…read morewhoever might be on 'duty' that day. Mary, has not only become a friend; but her style and 'backbone ' are a welcome relief from the usual bland retail mentality. I see some of the negative reviews and I'm amazed because this has not been my or my numerous friends experiences who have been introduced to this business by me. Ce la vie!

DO NOT BUY CUSTOM LEATHER JACKETS HERE…read more These guys have no idea what they are doing when it comes to measurements and tailoring and have terrible customer service to top it off. I wasted $1,600 on a leather jacket that's 10" too big for me and they won't exchange it or give me my money back. I stopped into the store one day, and a woman named Mary extolled the many benefits of a custom tailored leather jacket, mainly the specifics of how well it would fit. I bought one, and she took my measurements for it at the store. Nearly six months later it arrived and was WAY too big (see photo #1). We arranged for a return and she asked me for my correct waist size. I told her (and this is in writing via email exchange "I wear a size 32" jeans") and she assured me that would be enough for the correct jacket to be sent. Another nearly six months go by, and the new jacket arrives. And low and behold, it is again way off in the waist. I measured the waist (see photo 2) and it corresponds to a size 44" jeans. And now the store is accusing me of having worn the jacket and refusing to process my return, sent the jacket back to me, and refuses to answer my calls or emails. I spent a year dealing with these clowns. They are negligent and have no clue what they are doing. They got the measurements wrong not once, but twice in row! And now because they don't want to have to pay for the jacket (presumably the manufacturer is not to blame so they would be stuck with the bill) they are looking for loopholes in their return policy to stick me with the bill despite the fact that this is clearly their fault. DO NOT BUY THINGS FROM THIS STORE - THEY HAVE TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY ARE DOING

The nicest owner that runs this place. I had to get more holes added to my bag strap and he was so…read morenice to help me for free as a courtesy! I will return with my shoes to fix. So kind!

. I bought a pair of vintage boots that were from the 90s and the entire platform had to be…read morereplaced. The first shop I brought my boots to (located on Westwood blvd right next to my house) told me it could not be fixed. Not wanting to take no for an answer I found this shop on yelp and after reading the reviews I decided to give it a try. Giovanni was very friendly and kind. Not only he told me that yes it can be repaired, I can tell he knows what he is talking about. He is also very fair about the price. Yes it was a lot more than what I expected to spend, after breaking down the cost it made sense to me why it had to be that cost. He is honest and I have a good feeling about my boots being better than before. I will add an update to this review after I get my boots back :)

One of the finest arts left and the people there are god sent! Very sweet and nice. I get all my…read moreshies repaired there. Prices are very fair! The work is exceptional. Bright back my old Gucci bag to life. The color match on shoes is epic! This is the place to go for fast efficient and great work

Exceptional service every time! After a long night out, my shoes were in rough shape, but I knew…read moreexactly where to go - Country Mart Shoe Repair. They brought them back to life, just like they always do. I can count on them to deliver top-notch results, and they never disappoint!

Wonderful service! Made an appointment to add a hole to my leather belt. I was in and out in under…read more10 minutes. Great service, fast, and precise. I was impressed and will definitely be back for future leather/luxury goods repairs.

I brought my very expensive Celine handbag to Tony's Leather Repair after my puppy chewed the…read morehandle and parts of the bag. I thought it was ruined, but Tony worked absolute wonders. He brought it back to life so perfectly that it looks brand new. I could not be happier with the results. His skill, craftsmanship, and care are truly outstanding. The before and after speak for themselves, but I have to say it too -- if you ever need leather repair, go to Tony. He really is the best.