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    Imperial Shoe Services

    4.3 (82 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Broken heels

    Excellent service! My heels broke on the first day of a conference that I was in Chicago for. Found Imperial Shoe Services and they were able to fix my heels in 20 minutes while I waited. They looked a mess when I brought them in, and they fixed them beautifully. I walked 7+ miles over the weekend in them and they held up perfectly!

    Jasmine C.

    So I have a cute little backpack I got a few years back And the zipper hasn't been working for a year or so. I was looking for places to fix zippers and finally found this gem in the loop! I chatted with the owner and found out it's a family owned company and one of the family member Ricardo was very patient and nice in helping me figure out what was wrong with my bag zipper:)) Instead of charging me around 35-40 for replacing the entire zipper, he was very honest and told me that it's likely the slide is having issues . I called today and he said my bag is ready! So happy:) zipper works great and I only paid $20 for the slide replacement! ( looks exactly the same as the one I had before!) Excited to use my favorite bag again thanks to imperial shoes!

    Visvim Serra Boot. Soles decoupling-- dirty.

    Incredible work. I flew this morning and these were the only boots I had & I blew the sole of one of them right before I walked onto the plane-- my luck. I called the shop in a pinch because I really need something. He was able to flawlessly re-glue in a couple of hours and he even cleaned them for me. Amazing work for an amazing price too. 10/10 go there go there go there.

    Visible gray glue, jagged leather, missing stitches on the sides

    I came in to get a leather strap shortened and the craftsmanship of the result was absolutely terrible. The leather was cut jagged, there was visible gray glue, the threads were frayed, and it looked so messy. The photos show the side they worked on compared to the side left untouched (it was brand new). On top of that, when I went to pick up the item on the day I was told it'd be ready, I was told they were "working on it" at that moment and that I could return the next day. When I returned the next day, I still had to wait 10 minutes because they were still "working on it." There was no apology either time. Had the quality of the work been good, I would not have minded the delay. If you care about your items at all, I would not recommend entrusting them to this place.

    Before: I brought these shoes in with half of the heel gone. It looks like it had been glued on in the factory.
    Shanti N.

    I purchased a pair of Chloe scalloped ballet flats in January and had only worn them a handful of times. Lo and behold, I was walking around my house a couple of weeks ago, getting ready to go out, when the half-moon portion of the heel--which had been glued on--fell off without any warning. Fortunately I could change into another pair of shoes and go on my merry way, but it was still a disruption in my day. Thinking I would go to the source, I decided to go to Bloomingdale's where I bought the shoes in the first place. The salesperson and manager explained that they could not take the shoes back, or do an exchange, given that they were damaged. I was taken aback, given the $$$ spent on these shoes. At one point I was told that the quality of Chloe shoes had declined, which made me feel a little better but still left me with a damaged pair of shoes on my hands (err...feet). After fruitlessly looking for a repair place now that the Pedway shoe drop location is closed, I wised up and consulted the Yelp app. I found the listing for Imperial Shoe Crafters, nearby and rocking several five-star reviews. I came in on a Friday and my shoes were ready in about a week. The formerly jerry-rigged soles were replaced with rubber ones, and sole guards were added. The service was professional all around and it was good to know that I am supporting a local businessperson. I will definitely be back for all my shoe and handbag repair needs.

    Ji P.

    Took in a pair of my favorite BCBG boots that were pretty badly worn out AND had broken heel tips because I attempted to replace them myself.. I thought they were a lost cause but I was wrong. Within two days, I got a miracle-- at a very reasonable price: my boots look almost brand new!! So pleased with the repair work. I highly recommend this place!

    Before pic of lining  of Vintage Gucci Bamboo Drawstring Bag. Lining was trashed & sticky. Unusable

    Imperial is far and away the BEST in Chicago not only for shoes but for handbags, wallets , briefcases etc. I have brought many of my Vintage Gucci & Bottega Veneta handbags , shoes and wallets for restoration. Some needed FULL relining . Ricardo is very far and wonderful to work with. My items look brand new! I regret I didn't take before pictures of all to post the before & after. I will post all the pictures I do have.

    Fixed Zipper
    Puggy V.

    I was afraid my right shoe zipper would differ from the other. He fixed my zipper within 3 days, closed on Sunday's.

    New sole looked like new

    We are very impressed with the craftsmanship of the staff in this shoe repair store. The gentleman who helped us was very knowledgeable and explained to us in detail the process. We felt his genuine concern and the vibe that he really wanted to do a good job. We were amazed with the amazing outcome of the product. The old shoe now looked new and exactly like the one on display in one of the department stores recently. Awesome job Imperial Shoe Services! Greatly appreciate it!

    Now that's a Cesar shine!
    Andrew G.

    Cesar is the man, when they say you can see yourself in your shoe shine they mean it! If you want it done right go to Imperial! I came in with an old beat up pair of shoes and left with them looking brand-new for $7!!!!!!! They do it all and are the best in the city! If you need anything else Mary is La Jefa!!!!!!!! I will never go anywhere else!

    Amazing job.

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    Ask the Community - Imperial Shoe Services

    Do they allow dogs inside while picking up pre-paid serviced shoes?

    Yes, we are a pet friendly store.

    Can they put snakeskin on Jordan Retros? If so for how much?

    Hi Trevon. Yes, we can put snakeskin on your Jordan Retros. Please visit the store for prices. Hope to see you soon. Imperial Shoe Services team.

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    So I have a cute little backpack I got a few years back And the zipper hasn't been working for a year or so.

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