Always excellent. Thank you Wayne. Keep it going in the same spot for all us shiny shoe people.read more

Next time you're on the train or any place where fellows are standing around long enough for you to…read moresee their shoes in a detailed kind of way take a look. So many of the otherwise reasonably turned out men wearing the shabby shoes, dusty shoes, dull scuffed up sorry-ass looking shoes. Friends don't let friends wear shabby shoes. You've seen him forever to the extent that maybe you don't even see him there anymore at the foot of the California Street cable car with a not insubstantial operation all shoes and polish and characters and all. Man will take care of you. Man will clean your act up. He did my Luchesse's right and in the process turned me on to the Deals. I was like, what? 25 shines for 50 bucks? First one on the house normally 12 bucks for the boots but instead it's free and I get 25 more for 50 clams you're kidding me, right? That's two dollars a shine. A little less if you factor the gratis initial introductory one. That's whack. Christmas is coming, loveys. Give your shabby old man a stocking-stuffer; show your dusty homeboy some love. Get them the 25 for 50 card. In the process, support one of the hardest working institutions in SF. The man sets an example for us all, for a bunch of different reasons.

I recently brought my Santoni leather shoes, which I've only worn for just over a year, to The…read moreShoeshine Guild at One Embarcadero for repair, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Pre-pandemic, I used to visit their other locations back when they were called A Shine & Co., and I'm so glad I rediscovered them. While traveling in Seattle, I noticed a stain on the tip of my shoe and popped into a local shoeshine shop, thinking a regular shine would do the trick. The person who looked at them immediately recognized it as a hand sanitizer stain, which had penetrated the leather and removed the dye. He explained that a simple shine wouldn't fix it, the shoes needed to be stripped and redyed. Since I was traveling, I couldn't have the work done there, but he gave me invaluable advice: go to someone experienced, like Rachel at The Shoeshine Guild in San Francisco, because not all shoeshine and repair shops know how to properly handle delicate leather work. And he was absolutely right. Rachel did a fantastic job. After the repair, I couldn't even tell which shoe had been stained. My shoes look immaculate, and I am so glad I trusted them with this delicate work. What makes The Shoeshine Guild even more impressive is that they continue to support employees who are recovering from alcohol disorders and other challenges, a true testament to a business that cares about its community as much as its craft. If you have high-quality leather shoes that need repair, whether it's a small stain, scuff, or more extensive work, I highly recommend The Shoeshine Guild. They combine skill, experience, and heart in a way that's rare to find.

Had a hiccup with a shoe shine, but the when the manager found out, they offered to redo the work…read moreand revigorate my shoes. I appreciate the work put into the shine and coloring; the shoes look as good as new.

Super quick at adding holes to my dance shoes to making them fit perfectly for my wedding…read more Incredibly nice person!

The owner did not explain the service my shoes needed and changed the price when I arrived…read more I have been coming here for years but will be taking my business elsewhere. When I called he did not tell me the price and tried to charge me more in person and was extremely rude about it. Sad because it is hard to find a place that takes carry of leather heels, and I would go here after work. Looking for new recommendstions in SF with great customer service.

Had leather sandals that detached from one strap. Took it here to the cobbler and he diagnosed it…read moreand said he can fix all the joints (4) that are all cracking and coming apart. He charged me $25 and said he can do one shoe for $18 but will do both for $25. Cash only Up front. I came back 5 days later and he only did 2 joints. It was not only a sloppy job, he left glue residue everywhere. geez.. he didn't even wipe it down! I can do this better myself. I'm shocked how bad this went. the photos speak for themselves. Go look at my Google review... I tried asking him but he kept telling me to go and have a nice day. What. I will never give my money to this place ever again And neither should you

My 100% go-to ... Always super quick reliable and great craftsmanship. I only wish I didn't have to…read morego all the way downtown!

We hired Seamus to setup a dual shoe shine station in our building in the Financial District in San…read moreFrancisco. He was very easy to work with and our tenants were more than satisfied with his service and their shoe shines. We will definitely hire Seamus and his team for future events.

Got a top-notch shine from ex- professional boxer Seamus McDonagh who fought Evander Holyfield. He…read morealso told me about five jokes, which were hilarious, and I got a selfie with the guy. They were set up inside one of the exhibitors booths, and I also ended up making a deal with the company.

Excellent shine by a knowledgeable and experienced gentleman. Made my old shoes like new. Highly…read morerecommend.

Honestly, ignore the rating, this place is 5 stars in my book!…read more I needed my boots repaired last minute and called to see if they could have them done the same day. They were so nice and accommodating, and they got them done SO fast. The work was excellent too, i was really impressed with how they turned out. I had called a few other shoe repair places first, including some with higher ratings, and either the prices were absolutely ridiculous, they were rude on the phone, or they didn't even answer. So glad I ended up coming here. Great service, great work, and super fast. I'll definitely be coming back!

Our family relies on Ike's Shoe Repair to restore our shoes, boots, Birkenstocks, and even my…read morevintage Kelty backpack. He used his industrial sewing machine to re-attach a shoulder strap that had torn away from the backpack. The quality of work is superb, and the prices are fair.