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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

    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!!

    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!

    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!

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    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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    3 years ago

    Added a rubber sole to my sandals. They did a very clean job and I was able to get my sandals the same day! Love love! Highly recommend.

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    Thank you for trusting us with your repair.

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    4 years ago

    If you need shoe repair service and get it done fast and precisely, I highly recommend this place.

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    thank you for your feed back as it is important to us.

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    thank you for your great review

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    Hello Lawrence you can email us at info@cobblerexpress.com

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    Thank you Chantal,

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    Thank you Jessica for your feedback.

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    Thank you Pat for your feedback, have a safe trip.

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    5 years ago

    Did 4 pairs of shoes, suede loafers and white leather sneakers came back looking brand new! Great work and friendly service.

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    Thank you Gladys for your feedback. We are glad we’re able to help you

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    4 years ago

    Friendly and expert service in a modern and clean, comfortable location. Highly recommended!

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    Thank you Maurice for your feedback

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    Nuguyn we are glad that we are able to help you

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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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    Drago Shoe Repair

    Drago Shoe Repair

    2.9
    (25 reviews)

    First-class workmanship with a no-nonsense approach…read more If you're looking for white-glove customer service, keep on walking through Port Authority and hop on a bus to Short Hills Mall in New Jersey because this ain't the place to find hand-holding or pleasantries. What you will find instead is top-notch shoe repair services and quite possible the best shoeshine available on the island of Manhattan -- or pretty much anywhere. Most recently, I took my beat-up, 15-year-old pair of Bruno Magli shoes to be resoled, and the results were stunning. I've had them repaired before with good results in the past, but there was exquisite attention to detail in the contour of the replacement soles; you'd hardly know that they weren't original, unless you know your Bruno Magli! The shoeshine was deep and long-lasting; two weeks after almost-daily use and commuting, there was still almost a mirror-like finish on them. Impressive. The décor and branding wouldn't win any awards, and you don't come here to chat (or to save a few bucks), but the quality of the work could hardly be better.

    Everyone knows that traveling through the Port Authority is about as fun as a colonoscopy without…read moresedation. What everyone doesn't know is how a great shoe shine can completely change your outlook on the day. Most kids grew up being told that no matter what you do in life, make sure you always have clean underwear on. (Which is excellent advice.) Bullet number two on that list should be to always have on freshly-shined shoes. You could roll out of a Dumpster, filthy dirty, and stinking to the high heavens. As long as you have on a pair of shiny black or brown shoes, no one will ever notice. People who take the time to get a shoe shine are in the same class of people who give that extra wipe in the bathroom to make sure their butt is super-clean. They're the people who smile produly at everyone they pass by on the streets because they know how awesome their shiny shoes look on their feet. If you don't believe me, try it one day. Go get a shoe shine and watch how your entire life transforms in front of your face. And no one does a shoe shine better than the guys at Drago. For less than $10 with tip, they will take the ugliest, dirtiest, nastiest shoes you own, and in just a few minutes they will transform them into something that looks better than the day you bought them. They are the best. Trust me when I say there is magic happening in this little pocket of the Port Authority. You just have to discover it in order to believe it.

    Leather Spa

    Leather Spa

    3.4
    (419 reviews)
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    Love this place!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about this company! I brought in my Louis…read moreVuitton bag after it experienced an unexpected accident that required a very deep and delicate cleaning. This bag means the world to me because it was my very first designer bag, gifted to me over 10 years ago They worked absolute magic! The cleaning and restoration were done with such incredible care and attention to detail. When I got it back, it literally looked brand new You would never know it had gone through anything! Shoutouts to Leather Spa bringing it back to life! On top of that, the turnaround time was so fast which meant so much to me. I'm beyond grateful to have my sentimental piece restored so beautifully. It looks just the same now as it did when I first got it. I highly recommend them to anyone needing expert care for their luxury items! 10/10 experience!

    Absolutely despicable. Stay away from Leather Spa at all costs! Destroyed a brand new, unworn pair…read moreof Louboutin boots for which I just paid over $2k at Saks. I first brought the boots to the Grand Central location and was turned away because apparently only 55th Street (the least accessible NYC location for me) does calf alterations. My boots were 1-1.5" too wide in the calves as I have very narrow legs, and while I was clear that I didn't want them to be tight, I did want them to look more fitted and neater around my legs. I went to 55th Street and intentionally had the boots fitted over jeans, repeatedly telling the store employee that he was cutting off my circulation and needed to loosen the boots. Rather than listen to me and do what I asked, he told me that they could stretch them if they turned out too small. I very adamantly said no, I will not compromise the integrity of the leather by stretching them nor will I agree to have the boots made too small so that additional work will be required. I finally asked him to provide the final measurement and was told it was 13". The boots were originally 14.5" for reference. The boots were ready in just over a week, which already had me concerned since I hadn't requested a rush job. Upon receiving them, I could immediately see that they were two different sizes. The left boot is 12.5" and the right boot is just barely 12.25". They are nearly impossible to zip, the seams were done VERY poorly and not straight, and most importantly, they do not fit without severe pain. I cannot walk in them. I literally can't even move my right ankle. And that's on my bare legs without jeans. I immediately contacted Leather Spa and received a response from Vincent who said it's very common for boots with this type of repair to require additional treatment and that I should bring them back for stretching. Did I not already have this conversation BEFORE I paid $300+ to ruin $2k+ boots??? Vincent insists they are not ruined even after I sent photos showing that they very much are. Further, they didn't even send them back to me nicely - they threw shreds of cut leather pieces inside one of the boots and just sent them off that way as further evidence of the total rush job. I used to frequent Leather Spa 55th and my patronage fell off years ago after they did something very similar to a pair of $300 boots. I was very clear during my visit this time that that could not happen again with my brand new Louboutin boots that were significantly more expensive. Had the employee just told me on the spot that they were going to cut my boots too small and require stretching thereafter, I would've taken the boots, walked out and gotten them repaired elsewhere. Literally the only reason I returned to Leather Spa is because Christian Louboutin recommends them. Never again.

    Friends Shoe Repair & Tailoring

    Friends Shoe Repair & Tailoring

    3.7
    (38 reviews)

    I have only ever been to this place for shoe repair or to get a copy of my key. I had a tear in my…read morefavorite leather jacket and after being told by two seamstresses that it was not repairable, I figured I'd try here. Thankfully, he was able to repair my jacket and did an amazing job! The tear was on the inside so I was not fussed about what it looked like but he exceeded my expectations! He even was able to repair it so quickly and at such a reasonable price. I am so thankful i tried this place before having to throw out my favorite jacket! My experiences here has always been great!

    Sometimes you go to get your shoes shined and the person doing the shine acts like it's a race to…read moresee who gets done faster, him or his buddies. Often, unless the guy is just THAT good, this leaves your shoes looking only half done. Not so at Friend's Shoe Repair! This clean, comfortable tiny store has a staff that definitely does a thorough job. Usually once your shoes are beginning to shine, that signals the end of the shine. Here, the staff takes extra time to clean the edges of the shoes, they buff several times with several different towels and they make sure they get every nook and cranny of your shoes done before saying "Done!" or "Thank you!". I am really impressed by this place and also impressed that they don't cost an arm and a leg (it was just $3 for the shine minus tip). While I've never used this location for shoe repair, I would definitely consider it if I need shoes fixed in the future. As I got my shine done today, I saw about four customers all come in with shoes to fix, and all of them had a comfortable familiarity with the man who did the repairs, telling me that they've been there before. Repeat business on that scale definitely shows people trust this place. In addition to repairs and shines, this store also sells a variety of nick knacks, some related to shoes (such as heel spur cushions, shoe shine equipment and so on) and others that are not (colored key wrappers, batteries etc.). I'm glad I work right across the street from this place since I know I'll be going back the next time I need a shoe shine!

    Rostelle Shoe Repair

    Rostelle Shoe Repair

    4.2
    (121 reviews)

    I tried this shoe repair shop since it was very conveniently located to my office / apartment…read more Lesson learned, shortcuts never yield the results that you are hoping for. This experience solidifies that rather clearly. I dropped off two brand new pairs of Valentino boots for weatherproofing and taps. I came by this shop this morning to pick up my boots and asked if they could be placed in the inexpensive brown paper bags (every shoe person I have used for the past 30 years uses the same inexpensive brown bags) to keep the leather from scuffing rubbing up against one another during my transit home. The proprietor informs me this is an unusual request and he then proceeds to place my boots into thick plastic bags. Leather wrapped in plastic is a complete no no? He claimed to have been doing this work for 30 plus years yet he tries to place my boots into plastic bags? Clearly uneducated in the materials of leather and the materials that are harmful to leather. He's clearly used to dealing with Skechers so this makes sense. He then tells me I am not educated on fine leather goods because I had front and back taps placed on brand new boots (which I do for all of my luxury footwear). Who would have a leather sole placed onto brand new luxury footwear prior to wearing the footwear for several months for the sole to show a least done sign of wear? Again, he's not that intelligent or educated regarding footwear. Perhaps a Rogue school in other areas, in footwear he needed much additional training because he demonstrated the knowledge of a novice. I'll stick to my great guy that I have been going to for the last decade. I was being lazy yesterday and I did not feel like taking a car to Brooklyn but it's worth the 20 minutes out of my day to do so next time. You deal with low brow establishments and you garner lowbrow results. I am sure this place is great for people that wear inexpensive footwear; and there should be places for that customer. Luckily I'm not that customer so I'll take my business to my amazing shoe guy that has been doing this generationally for 75 years. This was such a disappointment but the best lessons come from bad experiences. If you have luxury footwear this is not your shop. If you wear inexpensive disposable footwear this is the best place for you. Quelle dommage. Negative 1 stars out of 10 stars for this establishment.

    After being recommended this shop by a shoe store, I dropped off a pair of shoes on 12/30. Because…read morethey had a fade of color in front, they required more than a regular shine. I was told they would call me in a day or two to confirm the price but that it wouldn't cost more than $50. I called on 1/2 and was told they weren't ready because they had to order a certain kind of spray to treat the shoe first. I still was not given a price for their work. I told them I needed the shoes before I left town on 1/8 and was told they would be done. When I stopped by on 1/8, I was told to come back the following day, which I couldn't do because of my travel plans. I returned again after my travel on 1/15 and they still weren't done--actually, they hadn't even been touched. In fact, they were thrown underneath a chair in the front of the store. I took the shoes back and will never return. The people who work here are not trustworthy. Their inability to communicate, willingness to straight-up lie, and insistence on blaming me for their own poor customer service is breathtaking. Take your footwear elsewhere!

    Cobbler Express - shoerepair - Updated August 2026

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