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

The owner did not explain the service my shoes needed and changed the price when I arrived. 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. read more

Can count on Jack's to keep my leather goods looking great. Within walking distance of my office and a great value. Thank you!

Came here to re-sole some heels and I left happy with the quality of work, quick turnaround, and customer service. Each pair came out to around $76 with the new sole and heel tip. I dropped it off and was able to pick it up the next day. They are located in the heart of FiDi so I can run other errands in the area. I'll be back forsure! read more

Needed a quick repair on my boots where the sole had peeled back. Due to quick timeframe I needed them by I agreed for it to be glued back vs getting a whole new sole. Gentleman who took the boots in insisted I needed new heel caps, which I personally didn't think it was necessary. I agreed to it and was asked to comeback within two hours. Once I arrived the fist thing that stuck out was the cheap quality of the heel caps. Not only did it look cheap but the color didn't even match the original sole/heel caps (dark brown/black). He insisted it was the best match he could find. I was so upset I had to just walk away because I needed to wear these boots to an event that night and was unable to because they look so awful. Honestly, I wish I would have pushed back on his suggestion to change the heel. I should have stood my ground and told him just to glue the sole. Now I'm going to have to pay double the cost to fix something that didn't need fixing in the first place. Hope they can at least return a call and honor fixing the heel caps. read more

Jack's Shoe repair - Heel Cap replacement was replaced with a rubber cap that didn't match the original one. - Shoe Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

They accidentally gave me my shoes before they were done at first, but now they're done they look great and all is well! Thanks Jack's! read more

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I brought my Jimmy Choo heels in to get the strap fixed. I was charged $50 and picked up the heels five days later. After one day the strap ripped again and I brought them back to be repaired again. I waited another 5 days to pick them up and as I tried them on, the strap ripped again, along with more leather on the shoe. The shoes are in worse condition than they were when I brought them in. When I went back to the shop to ask for a refund the man tried to further convince me that he could repair it. I basically had to demand for a refund when it was already extremely obvious that I deserved one anyways. Anyone have an actually good recommendation for a different shoe repair shop? read more

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Best shoe shine (machine polish) I've ever had! The pair in particular had never shined up well before.

Been going to Jack's for a few years now. I use them for everything from resoling my shoes to repairing an old leather bag with busted zippers and broken seams. It's a small shop, but they do excellent quality work and are open and honest around what is feasible given the state of your footwear or bags. I've used many others in the past, but now I'm a Jack's loyalist! read more

I always pass this place on my way to work from Embarcadero BART & I kept it in the back of my mind just in case. Today was the day that came in handy as I had some heels that I needed another hole punched in. I came in & he did it in about 10 seconds for me & didn't charge me anything, even though I asked to. Will definitely come back for other shoe needs. He was very nice about everything! read more

My Thursday boots needed some TLC - my superhuman strength had ripped out most of the hooked eyelets towards the top of each boot. Jack's not only replaced them but (a) made them way more cool in black versus the original silver, and (b) made them very secure, hence immune to my aforementioned super strength. Great job! read more

Jack's Shoe repair - Hooked eyelets - Shoe Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jack's is a reliable spot and they have a real can-do attitude. They can re-sole, shine, repair shoes and boots. They took great care of some 20-year-old boots that I have. They also can re-line purses with high-quality leather. read more

Lighting not too good in the place. Before purchasing, got confirmation that the item was black and not brown. Opened the package after I got it only to discover that the item is brown. Brought it back to the store. They refused to exchange it. NEVER GOING BACK THERE AGAIN! The lighting is so poor that even their own people can't distinguish one dark color from another. read more

The sole repair was fine but they asked if I wanted to add on a rubber outsole because the bottoms were scuffed. I said why not, which brought my total to $75. It would have been worth it if the soles weren't coming off after 3 wear an read more

Jack's Shoe repair - Replaced Sole coming off after 3 wears! - Shoe Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just had my $500 Golden Goose shoes destroyed by Jack's shoe repair. All I needed was a repair to a small area of the sole and they added a clunky rubber piece that makes my sneakers look like they are supposed to have a heel like tap shoes or mens dress shoes. There is an obvious step in the sole that resembles a men's heel! ALSO, I told them MANY times that these shoes have intended distressing and to NOT buff them out, and of course they did the exact opposite. Their response was that they remember me asking for them to not buff out the sole, but they just forgot... wow. DO NOT TAKE YOUR SNEAKERS HERE, just paid $20 to get my luxury sneakers destroyed. read more

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3.5 stars Incredible job! The price breakdown (after my coupon discount): $29.95 for replacing the whole sole with thin rubber, $10 for heel repair and $10 to shine knee high boots (I've got some grommet detailing on the side) I would think it's a bit steep, but they're conveniently located in the financial district and can do repairs while you wait. Can't beat that! read more

Since everything else was closed (I forgot Nordstrom's #!?@$!), I ended up taking my shoes here on a Saturday for a regular shine. (Flipping over my $350 Allen Edmonds with leather soles) "We recommend rubber soles." ("I only want a shine.") "Do you want us to put heel taps on these?" ("Nope, I only want a shine.") "We have two types of shine: Basic and Conditioning." ("Basic.") I hear a machine turn on and I get the shoes back 3 min. later. No spit polish. At least they did the sole perimeter with polish. Ugh. $10. read more

first time having anything resoled - $85 - new soles on my boots - polished - even got them done a day early - they are busy but know what they are doing! Posted a couple shots of my boots with a new lease on life! read more

Jack's Shoe repair - Shoe Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

I popped in to get a couple of heels repaired. I completely expected to leave my shoes for a few days but was surprised to find that they could repair my shoes right then and there. I arrived at about 6:15 (15 min before closing) and had my finished shoes in my hands within 5-7 minutes. For both pairs of shoes, I paid $23 which is a good price for both the fast turnaround time and the central FiDi/SoMa location. read more

I asked Jack's on Sutter to repair a designer handbag. He did a great job and 2 years on it's still going strong. Very grateful for good work and far easier than sending the bag back to manufacturer, overseas. read more

Situation - Need new heels for my work shoes Details - Dropped shoes off Thursday evening and picked them up Friday evening - The cose was $31.20 after taxes - The shoes came with a shine - They take credit cards read more

Good: Nice fix for heels. Clean and condition leather shoes. Friendly staff. Not sure: They also replaced the entire rubber soles for my Frye flats, which I am not so happy with. The new rubber soles are too stiff so it is harder to walk in, and now the flats keep coming off when I am walking. The patch work for the soles is very visible too. My friend really liked the replacement of his leather soles, so maybe they are not so good at rubber soles, or maybe I should have just bought a new pair.. read more

I'm unkind to my shoes. I know I shouldn't wear them after wearing through the heel caps. I know that doing so makes them, and my hardwood floors, unhappy. But the cobbler I used prior to finding Jack's was far far away, meaning shoes would need to be gone for a whole week. What if I needed that exact pair that week? Jack's saved my poor shoes from months of agony and heartache. I drop shoes off on my way to work and can pick them up at lunch the same day. It's like magic. I think they have elves working there. read more

I have gotten many pairs of boots here new sole's. They do good work at a reasonable rate. Friendly, and usually a quick turn around. Also your 10th or 11th pair of sole's are free! read more

Came to Jack's to add some leather to a vintage briefcase handle from the 70's. They were able to match the color and stitching. The entire process took a day and I was very happy with their work. Would definitely recommend! read more

I came because of the Yelp reviews and am unfortunately very disappointed. They did a good job setting up the half sole protection but a terrible one for the metallic tip! :( See for yourself. It doesn't fit the shoe shape at all. The screws are not set evenly. Quick and poor craftsmanship. (last photo is what it should and could look like when done properly) And when I complained the cashier person said: "this is how it is done in the US. It is different in UK." I thought I had found a good place I could come and service my shoes in SF but I will never come back. read more

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When I got to my office, the sole of my boot had come half detached so it was flopping around at every step. I looked up the closest shoe repair place, called, and asked if they could repair by end-of-day --- yes. I get over there, drop my boots off, and go back to work wearing a pair of flip-flops. At the end of the day, I went back to the shop and my boots were repaired. It's been a few months since and they're still good. read more

The thread at the top of one of the Kid's brand new Nikes came undone. Yes there's a hole on top of the shoe where the leather meets the fabric. Usually I chuck sneakers if they are broken but since the shoes are practically new, I searched for a cobbler in FiDi. Jack's opens early in the morning so I was able to drop the shoe off prior to going into the company. The guy promised the shoe will be fixed by lunch time. I wander in at one today and sure enough the shoe was fixed. Right now the shoe looks great. $8 to restitch the top of the shoe. Service was quick and price is good. read more

Been going to Jacks for years for everything from shoe cleaning, repair, and getting new soles. Have gotten a few bags repaired as well. The work is high quality and consistent. read more

I like feet! so i take shoe repair very serious. I brought in my favorite pair of red wings for a resole. i had a crepe sole put on my iron rangers. not only did they do a great job it was also done super fast. I would do business again read more

Jack's Shoe repair - Shoe Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came to get a buckle on the strap of my cross-body Coach bag (the piece holding the strap onto the bag) replaced since it had broken off. They were able to find a pretty comparable looking silver buckle from their collection of random parts to replace it with. It was a little bit tarnished and dirtier looking than my existing buckle, but in a pinch it works. They told me to pick up the strap 2 days later and I paid upfront $20 for the repair. Friendly and quick service and I would try them out again, maybe for shoe repair next time. read more

I recently bought a new pair of nude Ferragamo pumps and needed to get them re-soled before wearing. After doing my research, I dropped by Jack's on my way to work in the morning and asked if they could do the job. They pulled out the nude Vibram rubber for the soles and checked if I would like it and accepted the shoes, which were done by the time I was heading home. They even joked that they had red soles available too, for my next pair of shoes, ha. I was so impressed that I came by the next morning with 2 pairs of boots (one tall black suede pair from dv and one short brown leather pair from Frye). Both had their soles completely worn out and had chunks of the heel missing from over-prontation. I asked if it was even possible to repair them, and to my surprise they said yes! The boots were also done at the end of the day and they look good as new. Jack's also cleaned them and let me know when to come back to have them repaired again in due time. They're a bit pricier than other shops in the area, but they've definitely gained my trust - especially for women's shoes! Will be back again with my next shoe purchase and future repairs. Pro tip: if you're coming in with multiple pairs of shoes consistently, ask for a punch card. Your 8th repair is free! read more

Still 5 stars, except now I have experience with them on more than just a worn heel. Those same beloved cowboy boots I mentioned last time got a hole in the leather right before I was about to go on a trip. I was devastated...I thought they were toast. But they fixed them up and polished them like new. It's been seven months, and the patch is still holding and hasn't budged. Well worth the price. Just this weekend, I broke the heel on some suede booties that I've had for eight years. These are the most durable pair of heels I've ever owned. Once again, the thought of losing them was unbearable. I brought them in, and they fixed the heel and added a protective sole that even matched the red bottom. These shoes are eight years old and they look brand new. It was pricey - $82 - but it's still half of what I paid for the pair eight years ago. Well worth the price to give them a second life. read more

I got my leather shoes repaired and shined here. I couldn't have made a better decision - they did a phenomenonal job and my shoes look brand new! The cost was a little more expensive that I was expecting so I hesitated a little, but i now know that that cost was totally justified, since they use high quality material and they are real experts in their craft. All of this was done in less than 20 mins while I waited. I highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

I bought these hot hot hot vintage black boots. They hit right below the knee and they have a three inch heel. They're hawt. I was walking down Montgomery Street after treating myself to a cup of Starbucks. I was strutting down the street with my coffee in hand, my boots on my feet and totally trying to be a model. I even winked at some business guys. All of a sudden, the front of my right boot got caught on one of those circle metal covering thingys (what are those called?!) on the corner of Sutter and Montgomery Street. Not knowing that, I continued to strut like a model -- only to find out that I was stuck. In front of half the Financial District, I kneeled down and pulled my right foot from the metal thing. I pulled it out with all my might and landed right on my bum. The front of my boot looked as if a dog had taken a bite out of it. Part of it hung off. I stayed strong and tried not to cry. Carefully carrying my injured boot back to my office, I immediately got on Yelp, and found JSS. I immediately took my shoes over to him. "My boot! I need you to perform your repair service on my boot. Please!" I exclaimed. I practically threw my boot at him - this was a fashion emergency and I needed to resuscitate my boot. The owner looked at it and said, "Women and their vintage shoes." I shrugged. "But they're hawt." I protested. Jack had my right boot fixed and did something to both of the heels - so now my vintage boots are in great condition. I went back at around 1 in the afternoon to get them so I could wear them to lunch (Don't worry, i had another pair of shoes but they didn't go with my outfit), and it only cost $24 for a job well done. My boots and I make regular appearances but it's safe to say that I will be walking aROUND the metal circle thingys from now on. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE AND EXTREME RUDENESS. I went to Jack's Shoe Repair several times and everything was fine. Last Saturday, I took 3 pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes to get soled (not to mess up the bottoms). I asked if Jack's can get them to me that day and the man at the counter said yes. About 4 hours later, I came to pick up my shoes and the soles are the most sloppy, careless work I have ever seen: The edges of the rubber sole are sticking out and not glued properly The cut is careless around the shoe so the edges appear jagged I become upset and ask the man at the counter how/why he could have done such a sloppy job, especially since he is aware that these shoes are expensive and my previous times have been positive experiences. His response is basically, "sometimes we do a good job, other times, it's hard." What kind of response is that? That man (who I think is the main guy) was completely unapologetic, did not offer to redo the work and instead stated that he was too busy to redo the job. As I'm walking out of the door, the man says, "don't come back and you're welcome." In my opinion, that is completely out of line, unprofessional and simply not appropriate work ethic. Guess what, I'm not thankful for your horrible, careless work and I won't ever come back. Yelpers, if you've had a good experience with Jack's Shoe Repair, it does not mean your next experience will be a good one. Think twice about going to Jack's and do not bring your expensive shoes here. read more

Have you ever had your strap break while walking down a busy street? Not your bra strap, not your jock strap, but your purse strap? On your [insert exorbitant amount here] handbag? Well, this happened to me this week and I was horrified. Not carrying my Louis Vuitton warranty with me, I didn't want to try the boutique, so I whipped out my phone and yelped up 'handbag repair' 'nearby' and found Jack's within 0.1 miles of the scene of the crime. I walked in and was immediately relieved to see another LV bag in the back. At least my bag would have another luxury bag to commiserate with while away from me. When I spoke with Jack he said that he hoped he had the part but was not sure-it was just a little rod but what a difference that rod makes. He gave me a tag and said to check back in later before closing at 5:30pm or the next day. When I phoned around closing he said that it was good to go. Just like that. I picked it up the next day and I couldn't even tell which of the four buckles had been fixed-whatever he found to do the trick was identical to the original parts. I hadn't even asked how much he would charge, and was pleasantly surprised to only be charged ten dollars. I can't recommend him highly enough, and apparently he's quite a hit with other yelpers. Next week I'm definitely going to return because I have many pairs of shoes that need some high maintenance too! read more

Unlike another local cobbler, Jack was helpful over the phone when I called in stressed - my entire sole fell off walking in to work today! They said it'd be quick and easy to repair, so for my lunch break I grabbed a sandwich and walked over. Less than 30 minutes from hitting the door I was back out. Staff were quick and pleasant and it only cost me $15. The 5th-star bonus was for the extra service - while I'd only complained about the one shoe, Jack (?) insisted on inspecting the other also. To my chagrin, the other sole was also coming loose, though not yet flopping; he quickly squirted a bunch glue into it so I wouldn't have the same problem on the other side! In addition to shoe, boot, briefcase, and handbag repair, they also sell accessories like polish, laces, insoles, and shoe trees. Quick, conscientious, and inexpensive - everything a businessman could want in a cobbler! The only thing missing was the peaches! UPDATE: Less than a week later, the sole popped back off my shoes. :( read more

Fast. Easy. Convenient. Fast Do you need a little fixer-upper done on your favorite heels? Drop them off at Jack's and he can have them ready for you before your commute back home. Easy It's super easy for all you downtown workers catching BART at the Embarcadero. Take the escalator up, walk a quarter block, and voila! you're there. Convenient Just download their app onto your iphone and you can have them "conveniently" scan each of your transactions. Get 7 heels repaired, get the 8th one free (value is $10.50). Bottom line: Your shoes are done! read more

I brought in my favorite boots and was upsold rubber soles as to be more waterproof. I was told they'd be done by Friday. I paid $51 for the service and figured it would be a good investment to get them fixed properly. I'd be willing to pay whatever for them to fixed. It wasn't about the price, but the job done right! I came back to get them and I was VERY disappointed. Not only was it a shotty job.. they didn't even put the rubber soles like they said they would! I was told to wait, if possible, for 20 minutes to get them resoled. Fine. 20 minutes. No big deal. When I got them back, I checked out the work they did and I still wasn't wasn't satisfied. The heel stem of my boots were still in bad condition! This work DEFINITELY WASN'T worth $51!! I could have paid a cheaper place who could do a much better job AND follow directions! Booo for you for letting me trust you with my favorite $600 boots. And worse off: I think I should have stayed with the leather soles. I wore them recently and the rubber soles (which is actually PLASTIC and NOT rubber) don't have a good grip and I walk around town now slipping and slidding with them on. :( Alas...favorite boots no longer my favorite. :( read more