Great products and service. Renamed as "River City Leather" this shop is right on the main drag of…read more2nd Street.

From the owner: B&E Shoe Service specializes in boot, shoe, luggage and zipper repairs. We also do custom leather…read morework including knife sheaths and holsters. We also have a full retail store within River City Mfg. Co. Our store carries Minnetonka moccasins, Poler Outdoor Stuff, Sunski Sunglasses and many other products including our own River City Leather goods.

I cannot recommend this place enough, it's a true gem of Roscoe Village! Dennis is not only a…read morehighly skilled leathersmith, but he also has a high care for his work. I've had the pleasure of visiting this store in person multiple times and he is always personable, welcoming, and kind. The store is a gorgeous homage to the artisan days where you can see endless high-quality, hand-crafted leather goods. It's truly a pleasure to see the work from a store like this! This year I was looking for a new belt to surprise my partner for his birthday. He stated that he wanted a full-grain leather belt, but I was unsure what that meant. Remembering the few times I visited this store, I called Dennis and he was happy to patiently walk through all of my questions on leather types, sizing, and engravement. I was also concerned that the order would not arrive on time as I was leaving the state soon and he made sure to get my order finished and sent within a day. Lastly, I cannot overstate how much my partner loved the belt, the quality, sizing, width, and finish were all extremely high quality and the price was so much more affordable than all those mass-produced leather goods sold by large fashion corporations (most of which are not quality leather). I fully trust that his belt will last and look lovely for many years to come, and I'm looking forward to picking up some new belts and other gifts for our family and friends!

I have spent over $1000 in goods from this store. Some custom items (saxophone) neck straps…read more Various satchels and cases. I'm a sucker for anything made in high quality vegetable tanned leather. Dennis was great to talk to, and we made a connection through Virginia and the work he did for Colonial Williamsburg. I always stop in his shop when I'm in town to visit my dad even if it's just to smell the leather.

Quality shoe care and repair can be found at Dr. Shoe in Worthington. Just a few miles north of…read moreInterstate 270, this is the place to bring finer Mens and ladies shoes for the attention needed to keep them in good shape for years to come. As evidenced in my photos, they do provide reselling services and corking services for Birkenstocks. This is a service that sometimes can be difficult to find, but they do a great job, and I was pleased with the work completed. I've had my Birkenstock sandals for years and, thanks to Dr. Shoe. they are a comfortable lifetime investment.

Bottom Line: I can finally wear my boots…read more This is old school craftsman. You walk in and the place is full of stuff; People's boots, purses, luggage, leather briefcases, leather jackets, and much much more. I had a simple problem. I needed a pair of boots stretched. I have large feet. Sasquatch like. I brought in my Ariats that have been sitting in my closet for 3 years now. The owner is behind a counter piled up with jobs he is working on and equipment he uses to do his craft. He is brusque. "$45. 2 weeks" I think at first "That's a lot to stretch some boots" I go back. He says, brusquely "If they are still tight tell me where, toes, ankles, shaft/calves? I will stretch again" I tell him that I am leaving for work and that I am a flight attendant and I won't be back in town for a month, can I try them when I get back and let him know? He looks at me and nods. I finally get home and try the boots they fit great. So in this crazy economy is $45 a lot of money? To me it is, but to pay a craftsman for a craft that will soon be hard to find, it is well worth it. Bottom Line: my expensive boots have finally made it out of the closet thanks to Dr. Shoe! Extra points for honesty - I went in the other day with a large cheap piece of luggage that had the zipper broken on an outer pocket. He said it will cost you double the cost of a new suitcase to repair that because it would have to be done all by hand and I would have to charge for my time. Thank you!