I enjoy a professional shoe shine. I am persuaded it is good for the leather. It gives you a more…read moreprofessional look. There also is the friendly banter that is integral to the experience. I have patronized this stand at Union Station. I've probably been here a dozen times or more over the years. They do excellent work. I have not been disappointed. In particular, they do the edge dressing. You will feel like a million bucks. The fellows I've chatted with are friendly. They like their jobs. That is important. They deserve the business. If only there were more places such as this, but they are disappearing.

What's that they say--"Seek and ye shall find?" Yeah, I don't know why it took a month for me to…read morefind Union Station Shoe Shine. I've been searching shoe shiners *verbatim* on Yelp and Google basically since I moved to DC in April, and this one never came up. The places that did, require you to leave your shoes for up to a week just to do a 15 or 20 minute job. Literally no one had a basic sit-and-wait operation; one place, a mobile service, ultimately took three days to answer an email, which ended up being too late. I randomly came across Union Station Shoe Shine one morning and immediately gave them a call. The reviews were stellar and the voice on the phone checked out, so I made the mad dash up the Red Line over there. Union Station Shoe Shine is a textbook shoe shiner's that you've assuredly walked past if you frequent Union Station. For some reason, it still never dawned on me. I was born and raised in New Orleans, where neighborhood shiners were a dime a dozen, and then I had a shiner in Houston that I'd drive 40 miles across town to visit. But I really didn't want to wait a week just to have my shoes shined, and this is where I learned the difference between the two types of shops. First of all, the two gentlemen--one of them named Ty--are personable as all get out. I sat in the "throne," basically, with my feet rested in the platform, completely stunned at the work being done while they answered all of my questions (they offer cleaning services, and you can also simply drop off your shoes, where they'll give you an estimate of a turnaround--usually about 15 minutes). During the conversation, my shiner explained why I was having trouble: dedicated *shiners* have closed down due to decreased demand, and all that are left are full-service repair shops who, naturally, take longer to do the same work. Facing a sea of travelers, I sat and watched him craft a mirror shine the likes of which I've never seen. I was left with this glazing white reflection of the skylight that retailers have to *Photoshop* in order to sell their shoes. Only midway through, my mind was made up that I'd be bringing my entire fleet back here, especially at $15 for such classic work. A dress shoe fanatic, I sent photos to all of my friends in the DMV area. All of that to say: if you're in DC and need a common-sense shoe shine, just go to Union Station Shoe Shine, smack in the middle of the train hall. They're efficient, super friendly and will take DAMN good care of you.

I would rate Cobbler's Bench a 10 not just 5 stairs. They repaired a pair of Louboutins that were…read moreeaten by an escalator. They are the very best.

They were okay. I had a rush job (4 days) to stretch a pair of red bottoms and they charged $55…read more Not worth it though because I ended up needing more stretching - used thick fuzzy socks and a blow dryer at home. They made it seem more complicated than it was. Unfortunate. They could've had some integrity and said hey - just do this at home. So, I took the rest of the actual work I needed elsewhere.

I am glad that I found Campbell's shoe shine. It is centrally located in downtown DC in the lobby…read moreof the Washington Post building. Mr. Campbell does a great job and pays attention to detail, he knows what he is doing.

This alcove is inside the Washington Post building, down the hallway connecting the two main…read moreentrances on K Street and right by the gym. I got a fast and great shine for a good price. Ian (eye-an) was a nice guy playing some good jazz. They also do pick-up and drop-off for the Dryy dry cleaning service. I'll be back.

See the before and after pictures…read more In our modern, high-disposable age, places like Golden Shoe Repair are quickly disappearing. It's a shame, as true craftsmanship and quality still matter. I was disappointed when the shoe repair spot at Langston Boulevard and George Mason closed a few years ago, so I'm incredibly happy that Golden Shoe is still around and going strong. I recently brought in a few pair of older Clarks. They are my favorite comfortable work dress shoes, but they had reached a point where they weren't quite right for business anymore. However, they still had plenty of life left in them. I took them to Golden Shoe for a full shine and restoration, and the results are fantastic. They look great now for a weekend or an evening out paired with blue jeans. This wasn't my first visit, either. Previously, I brought in my Doc Martens that I've owned since the 1990s. They handled that restoration perfectly as well. What to expect: * Service: Fantastic quality and a very fair price for the level of work. * Pro Tip: This is a cash-only shop, so make sure to stop by the ATM before you head over.

Quick and easy drop off + pick up! Extremely well priced for the services requested. I would highly…read morerecommend this place to anyone! I saw someone say they take cash only but I was able to use card.

This place made my heels look like new. I only needed the heel tap and they buffed my shoes as part…read moreof their service.

had some loafers tha were fixed fast for a great price! They picked up my shoes from my address and…read moredelivered them a week later

I came here because the sole of my boot had completely fallen off, and I no longer had the missing…read morepiece. As soon as I walked in, I was met with an unfriendly attitude. I asked if there was any chance I could have the boot repaired by today since I don't know much about shoe repair, and instead of simply answering my question, the employee laughed in my face and made me feel belittled. After leaving, I went to the shoe repair shop located directly below JC Tailors. The owner was incredibly kind, charged me half the price I was quoted here, and was able to repair my boot the same day. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this business. Customer service goes a long way, and no one should leave feeling disrespected for asking a simple question.

My shoe was repaired and looks like new. It was done in a few days and the price was very…read morereasonable. Good quality work.

I assume the station is closed. At 12 440 on a Tuesday I was…read morethere and no one was present. There is no sign suggesting a break, lunch, etc.

Moises used to be in the Johnston & Murphy shop at 13th and G Street, NW. He is now in the lower…read morelobby of Columbia Square: 555 13th Street (between E and F). Moises is still the best shoe shine in The East End. He can also take care of your repairs.

Did a great job fixing up shoes I needed at a very good price. I appreciated the txt alert when…read morethey were ready! I will be going back here for any future shoe fixing!

Excellent work. Price was incredibly fair. Cash only. Estimate on timeline was accurate. And…read morethey're just so nice!!!

I discovered my new favorite cleaners within three blocks of my residence…read more I had passed Penn Cleaners countless times but had not considered them until today when I lost a button on my favorite Barbour jacket. I expected to have to leave my jacket and return days later. To my utter delight, James took a quick look at the jacket and advised that it may require a patch to preserve my valued garnet. James carefully re-examined my jacket and repaired it on the spot. As I inquired about the charge for the repair and expeditious service, James quickly replied that the repair was a "Thanksgiving gift." As I insisted further, James politely declined to accept any payment. Whilst this repair seemed rather routine, I was immediately impressed by Penn Cleaners' commitment to customer servic. As I waited for my repair, I observed that the other customers knew James by name and appreciated the efficiency with which he located their items. .I am now a Penn Cleaners customer as well.

Super friendly, incredibly fast, and amazing value for money! I went on a Friday afternoon and…read moreasked if I could get my 3-piece suit dry cleaned by Monday afternoon, because I had to catch a flight the following day. I was able to get my 3 piece suit looking very crisp and dry cleaned by Monday afternoon. Will definitely be frequenting this place when I need my items dry cleaned!

Excellent cobbler/shoe repair service! Great workmanship + attention to detail, and fair prices…read more Leon repaired some detailed stitching on my wife's suede shoes and he did a complete heel + sole replacement (plus a fresh shine) for two of my leather dress shoes. I couldn't be happier! The quality of work was top-notch and he finished the job when he said he would. I highly recommend using Leon!

Short story: Leon's communication is abysmal, and the quality of work is even worse. I dropped my…read moreshoes off on 10/9 for a repair and didn't get them back until 11/8. I took a pair of boots on 10/9 to Leon that needed repair after my dog got to them. He came highly recommended from a trusted friend. He required payment up front, which usually I won't do as a first-time customer, but made an exception since he seemed like a good guy and my friend had excellent work done here. He promised an estimate within a few days. I waited a week before getting in touch by text, and got a very hostile response. We later talked on the phone and apparently he thought I was trying to scam him because his information has been "hacked", even though we'd already communicated in the same text thread. We cleared the air and he apologized for the misunderstanding. He got me an estimate 5 days later (for those keeping track it's now 10/21), and I went to the store immediately to pay. He took my money and promised they'd be done by the end of the month. He's just one guy, after all! Can't fault him for taking his time, especially if the work is good. I got in touch on 10/31 and he said he needed another week. I got in touch a week later and he says he's still not done, but says I can come by the store at 8pm that night to pick up. This doesn't work with my schedule, which is fine. That's on me. So today, 11/8, rolls around and I ask about when I can pick up. He texts to "come by 3pm", which means "come before 3pm". A typo, i realize in retrospect, and so when I showed up at 1:30 expecting him to be there I was surprised that the shop as closed. I called and was met with a stream of profanity about how he had told me to come AT 3pm. We bickered for a bit, I'm frustrated, and so I come at 3 to find him just starting the work on my boots. The resulting work is really bad. The patch leather is cut poorly and messily, the thread isn't properly sewn in, and there is glue all around the perimeter of the patch on the boots themselves. A cherry on top: when I was trying to leave the store, which is quite cluttered and small, I tripped over some detritus, and he laughed at me and then texted me "up yours" as I was getting to my car.