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    Cobbler Express

    4.7 (380 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Boots not fitting well
    Heidi C.

    I took my Jeffrey Campbell boots here to get the calves stretched. He was able to stretch them overnight and had me try them on to ensure they fit correctly before leaving the store. I was quoted over $300 from another cobbler which was crazy! He stretched the calves for $75 per shoe. This felt a bit pricey to me, but again was MUCH better than other places. I guess I just didn't realize the cost to stretch boots! The customer service was great! He was friendly and made a social media post about my boots which I thought was so endearing! Felt like he's known me for years! I would take my shoes back there again!

    Shoes Cole Haan
    Kyle W.

    BEST IN MANHATTAN I came to get my shoes weather protected. Despite being a willing customer, Romi is an honest man who refused take my money and said the shoes came weather protected. He easily could have charged me and I would have paid no questions asked. If you want FANTASTIC work and a place where "money is less important than honesty" come here. To walk with God one must live in truth! Thank you Romi.

    Vartan A.

    In town from San Francisco and couldn't find a cobbler to put a protective sole and grip there on my Margiela Tabi boots. Found Cobbler express Walked in and left within the hour! Quick and done to perfection. Can't wait to not slip

    Maison Margiela Tabis Sole Guards

    Fast Yelp messaging and price quote. I drive here from Philly to get my margiela tabis boot sole done, and they finish within 30 minutes. They took in a lot of designers shoes as well, 100% would come back for future repair!

    Rubin working on my red rubber soles
    Elizabeth F.

    Amazing experience with cobbler express! A family-owned business since 1960, father Rubin and son Eduardo were incredibly responsive and great at their work. When I went to drop off my Louboutins for red rubber soles, he asked when I needed them, and I said the sooner the better. I thought that would mean about a week, and Rubin said, "how about now?" And he proceeded to do my shoes within 30 min. Talk about service!!! They just moved here from Wall Street 3 months ago and are located in the lobby of a major office building on 42nd st. I HIGHLY recommend this business for all of your shoe repair/shining needs. Also, while I was in, a customer came in for a consult to see if her shoes could be salvaged, and Eduardo said what he could do but that it wouldn't be worth it since the shoes weren't real leather and therefore he couldn't fix the peel. I respected how he didn't agree to fix her shoes just to get the $$ but he actually cared about her. $75 for red rubber soles with no logo and $65 for the ones with a logo. Amazing quality and prices. I will be bringing all my shoes here from now on!!

    White common projects; did not ask them to wash the laces
    Vicky M.

    Perfect experience! They moved from their Fidi location to 60 E 42nd which is super convenient to my office. They took my white Common Projects that I loved a bit too much, and made them look brand new. They were great communicators as well and sent me texts letting me know they were ready 4 days before deadline! Had great conversation while there too. Couldn't be happier with the outcome.

    Pink valentino
    Shalandra P.

    Back again and cobbler bought my shoes back to life! I destroyed my My beautiful pink valentinos and they brought them back to brand new! Replaced the heel and added a sole protector! I bought a few shoes that the heels were gone and they restored them as well as put sole protectors. Highly recommend and will return for my designer shoes repair!

    Boots
    Queen P.

    I used this company to have my Christian Louboutin tall boots adjusted. The results are super impressive. They did what others couldn't do. Still in disbelief at the amazing work they did to get me in these Boots. They have the best energy and truly want to help. I've found my place for all my repairs.

    20 years old sole that was hardened and became slippy and unwearable.
    Martin L.

    I have been very busy that I don't have time to write review nowadays, but Eduard did such a great job that it would be a crime if I don't write this review. My wife asked me to bring her boots over after seeing so many positive reviews and great craftsmanship The boots are really old (20 years old) and the bottom soles are hardened due to age, making it unwearable and slippy. Eduard took the boots and did such a great job in replacing the soles. Not only he made it seamless, the new soles look original (remember they are 20 years old boots). My wife was amazed how nice they came out and you can see it in the photos. She just tried on them, and she kept complimenting how comfortable the cushion of the soles are. She is really happy with the work Eduard did. It only took Eduard two days to finish the job, and he also replaced the heel tips even though we did not tell him to. Thanks again for the great work. (p.s. I'd have given a 10-star if I could)

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    Cobbler express was helpful and quick and very friendly. Fixed my boots on the spot! He was great. Highly recommend.

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    Thank you Vicky I am glad I was able to help you with your sneakers.

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    3 years ago

    Revitalised two pairs of boots. Quality and professional service next to Grand Central

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    3 years ago

    A shoeshine in Manhattan! Great quality, nice conversation, pleasant environment, worth every penny!

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    Ask the Community - Cobbler Express

    Is there a solution to make the leather bands/straps on sandals smaller/tighter? I purchased a pair of Coach sandals and the shoe is bigger than my normal size fits. I…

    We can shorten the straps

    Can you repair white luxury sneakers? Scratched and dirty and want them to look new.

    Yes we clean sneakers

    Hello! Would you be able to restore a vintage discolored suede jacket?

    Hello suede would need to be dyed need to see it

    Can you remove a stain from a new leather ysl bag? Believe the leather is Quilted Matelassé Calfskin and a light brown/ beige color? Problem area looks more like a small white flaking, unsure how it happened. Perhaps a thorough cleaning would resolve

    Most probably yes what of stain is it

    Do you resole New Balance sneakers?

    Good evening what type of sneakers do you need to resole

    Are you able to repair the handle on my Prada leather tote? How long would it take - the stitching came apart

    Yes we can day or two to fix it

    Can you widen front strip of heels from medium to wide size?

    I would need to see but we can definitely stretch shoes width and length

    I have designer sneakers. They are in great shape but I want to protect them before I wear them. Can you guys do anything to protect them in any way (sole, waterproof, etc)?

    Good morning we can spray them with silicon for weatherproofing as per soles maybe tap on the side edge

    How much is it to get christian louboutin resoled and protected?

    Good evening it would cost $75 dollars to add protector sole to your shoes you can also check us out on Instagram @cobblerexpress

    How much do you charge for stretching over the knee boots for day 1.5-2 inches?

    Are you looking to stretch the calf if yes you looking at $75 per boot

    Can you shorten a boot shaft (leather with elastic inlay)?

    I need to see it but yes we shorten shafts

    How much is it to get my boot heels lowered?

    Lowering heels is 26 plus heel size difference

    Hi. My black boots pairs need to repair. But how much it costs? And what about discounts cost for restoring my black boots?

    We offer 10% off over $120 spend

    Feet slipping down in pair of pumps and so there are a gaps in back of shoe & my heels pop out of shoes' heel areas.I have very narrow heels. Tried padding in forefoot, but not working well enough. Can you help?

    Yes you might need heel grips

    I'd like to get a sole replacement for my boots. Can I drop in and get them done in the same day? Thanks!

    Yes please bring them in tomorrow morning

    Do you recondition Chanel handbags? I have 1 black, 1 navy and 1 white. Can you bring the white one back to looking beautiful without looking like shoe polish? Approximately how long will this take and what is the price for reconditioning. Thanks

    Hi I don’t use shoe polish to clean bags we are a professional operation shoe shop yes I can condition all of your bags I will be in tomorrow after 9am till 1pm please note we are closed this Monday and Tuesday

    Do you cut down heels?

    Yes

    Do you repair bags?

    Yes

    Do you have mirror soles for louboutin? And what do you charge for that? Thanks

    Yes we do $50

    Do they restitch parts of a sneaker? One of the patches fell off.

    Yea why not

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    Review Highlights - Cobbler Express

    Update: I have now taken several high quality shoes to Eduard and have been extremely happy with every result.

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    Cobbler Express - shoerepair - Updated June 2026

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