I had a pair of heels from Aldo that I loved but the heels were messed up! Instead of dumping them I found this Kapālama shoe repair and so glad I did! It cost $20 to replace the heel. Which is a deal instead of throwing the pair out. They turned out great and were ready quickly. Definitely recommend. read more

Found an amazing cobbler, shoe repair on OAHU. Went in for heel replacement, then by his suggestion added the sole protection as it had thinned a bit.. thank you for that extra insight, this will definitely help these great shoes last longer! I'm very happy :) read more

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This place is pretty cool...but, it is never open when I need them to be available. LoL! I once got one of my dress shoes repaired here and he did a decent job. I recently bought some laces for another casual wear type of shoe and got some good advice too, "Just get some new shoes instead. It's not worth it for me to repair it the way that you would want." Point taken. I guess he's into other things besides shoe repair. read more

I have a favorite pair of pumps that decided to call it quits one day. Because this shoe is leather both inside and out, I felt it was such a shame to toss because the soles cracked and fell apart. I looked at reviews for shoe repair and chose Kapālama Shoe Repair. Took my shoes in, picked the type of sole I wanted, handed off $50 cash and in and less than a week I got the call that my shoes were ready. I was absolutely blown away with the quality of work! Take a look at the before and after pics! You might ask, why not just buy another pair of shoes? Why? Because these were my favorite and everything about them was still good, except the soles. He even polished the shoes for me. This will definitely be my go-to place from now on. Quality work! read more

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I went to Kapalama Shoe Repair in hopes of getting my outsole affixed to the midsole. I had gone to a previous shoe repair store and told to wait one day; this time my wait was five days...granted I made the request on a Friday. Paid $17 in cash and he gave me a claim ticket - it was $20 but that's all I had in cash. Returned on Wednesday ( yesterday ) and paid the balance. Work was decent with some glue showing on the upper but it was fabric and one of the more comfortable inner linings I've worn - Steve Madden - so I was glad to have it in wearable condition. My inner soul would not be at peace if I did not mention that the other shoe repair proprietor said it was not an easy job and gave me a one day wait period...I may go to him if I have another shoe issue. Parking stalls aplenty in the mall and hours are from 800a till 5.30p, except Sundays, when they're closed. read more

SERVICE REQUESTED -- Repair for shoes that separated from the sole. PRICE -- $25 for one pair of boots. Paid at drop off. WAIT TIME -- Dropped the shoes off on a Saturday afternoon and was given an estimate wait time until the next Saturday. Got a call on Wednesday afternoon to come pick it up. I have some platform boots that I adore that had split from the sole. Why pay for $100+ to get a new pair when I can just get it repaired for $25? The shoe has previously been attempted to repair (by me) using liquid nails glue, but it hadn't worked. The cobbler explained that he will sew it instead because the glue hadn't worked. When I received the shoes, I can see the stitching at the back, which I don't really mind because it gives the shoe character. He had also removed the white glue residue that had been overflowing on the sides of the sole. Be aware that the cobbler may have a language barrier because he explained multiple times that he will need to sew/stitch the soles-- which we had told him multiple times that it's fine as long as that's what he thinks is best for the shoe. By the way, they also add holes to your leather belts! My dad had paid $30 for two belts. Also dropped off on a Saturday and was ready by Wednesday afternoon. PARKING -- Many decent parking spots in Kapalama Shopping Center where this shop is located. But be prepared for the road constructions along Dillingham. Review for service requested on early August 2025. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Repair for boots that had separated from the sole - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This gentleman provides excellent quality work in a timely manner. This is a rare service and very hard to find.

Kaplama Shoe Repair. One of the few still in business on Oahu. We were looking for a shoe repair shop for my wife's sandals. The heel portion wore down rather quickly. We found a hidden gem in the middle of Dillingham Blvd. He repaired my wife's sandals perfectly. He also repairs other items like backpacks and other leather goods. He's very skilled at what he does and he'll tell you if your items can or can't be repaired. Very reasonable prices. read more

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I was quoted $55 and left a check, expecting them back in 1 week. Instead, it took 2 weeks, and the price was increased to $65 without explanation. The leather on the sandals was also nicked during the repair. I cannot recommend this business. read more

This shop was amazing. I had a fave pair of Dansko leather shoes that I needed repaired. The inner right seam came apart and was separating from the sole, in a jagged fashion. I didn't think there was enough leather left for him to save the shoe, but he did it and for $20!!!! WOOHOO. Be forewarned, he has zero people skills and is not friendly. But, I'm so happy, I'll take his grumpy demeanor for $20. read more

See my 1 star review for McCully Shoe and Luggage Repair. I drove to Kapalama right after my bad experience at McCully and Kapalama will always have my business. Super nice guy. Only accepts cash or check, though. read more

Great shopping experience. Communication was excellent, and expectations were clearly set given the high volume of repairs for such a popular cobbler. My shoes were repaired quickly and beautifully polished upon pickup. I intend to return for any future shoe repair needs. read more

So happy to find this cobbler. I tend to keep my shoes a long time and since I didn't have a shoe repair place, the ones needing repair were piling up. I took in six pair with various repairs needed. Paid when dropped off, price reasonable, no big promises made and in fact, he looked a little dubious about fixing one or two of them. Done pretty quickly and the repairs all look great + he polished them so they look nice again. He seems to be a one-man show and despite that, is open 6 days a week and makes his own pickup calls. Impressive. read more

If you're looking for a high quality shoe repair shop in town, look no further. Dropped off a two pairs of shoes to be resoled and shined. The turnaround time was fast (within four days) and they both turned out great! I've had Ferragamo's nearly 20 years and the other for almost 10 years. Both look like new! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for reasonably priced shoe repair and shine. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Old school neighborhood shoe & accessories repair shop! Previously patronized this repair shop a few times to repair my shoes, left very pleased with his work. This time I went there to have the buckle strap of my crossbody bag fixed. It was fixed within 5 minutes! Amazing work, quick & reasonably priced-Highly recommend this place!! read more

I can always count on this place to do a good job on my sandals, shoes. A bit pricey but on par with other repair shops. Service is fast.

Amazing work! I brought in both my son's and my Birkenstocks to get the soles replaced, and the results were excellent. He completely replaced the bottom of my son's pair with Vibram and only replaced the heel on mine since that was the only part that was worn down which I really appreciated. The turnaround time was fast too; I had everything back within a week. Great craftsmanship and service. Highly recommend! read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Brand new sole! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Brought in my boots to get side stitching fixed and fix the back of my boot where the heel blew out. Boots came out great and saved me from having to go get a new pair. read more

I brought a pair of Tory Burch sandals as the straps were glued and not sewn nor riveted to affix and they were coming apart. I paid $25 for him to glue and sew down three points (6 total) on both sides. He did an amazing job! It feels secure when I wear them. And he is super nice too. Came here after going to another store (that owner was not very nice) and I've been back to Kapālama Shoe Repair twice since then and the price he charges for the quality of work is good. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent job done. The service is straight and to the point, no chit chatting but great work.

First of all, we need to support this kind of local business and this kind of craftsmanship. To be honest, 20 years from now, I'm not sure we'll be able to find this kind of repair shop. This is my go to place for shoes repair. They do have a lot of parking which is one of the reason I like to go there for shoes repair. I must say the owner is a little bit not to organize some time. It takes a while for him to find my wife shoes. LOL. But he always found them. It is not very cheap to repair shoes, but if my wife spent $600 on a pair of shoes, she is not that willing to just throw them away when the shoes needs a little TLC. Next time you need shoes repair, you know where to go recommended. read more

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Owner is very good at making repairs . Brought my backpack Into him and he was able to fix my zipper and repair my backpack like it was brand new again. He also repair other items like shoes, women's bags , and suitcases . read more

paid $55 up front for sandal heels. Went back and owner said he threw them out because he doesn't hold shoes. I came back after 2 months because he never called me to say they were ready. Ripoff read more

A followup on my earlier post on shoe dying - photo by request (in hindsight, too bad no "before" pic). Later, my wife got an alligator skin purse strap repaired (don't ask how/why she has this, but it's a GIFT) - Strap was fixed + it was dyed at no extra charge! Took maybe under 1 wk? Either way, very timely. I think the guy is almost recognizing us by face now hahaha! read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Gold dyed heels - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I did not have any shoes repaired, but knew craftsmen are the way to go for leather. I was helped promptly and quickly and so affordable! I needed additional holes added to two leather belts for my boys with hopes that I could get it done without having to wait. It took all of about 5 minutes in/out. Yelp showed a few places near me for shoe repair and I chose Kapalama Shoe Repair because parking would be a cinch and I knew I could access this shopping center from the back road to avoid the Dillingham traffic. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Adding holes to one of our belt's. He even waited for the boys to try it on to make sure it fit well. - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very friendly man. Does neat work. I am always pleased with the outcome whenever I pick up my shoes or adjustments made to my belts. I

Great and quick service. Owner is very friendly. It is hard to find people who do repairs on shoes. Definitely returning

I needed some heel caps replaced on a pair of shoes I plan to wear in a wedding next month. I tried going to another place downtown that I had bookmarked, but parking was impossible, so I decided to give this place a try instead. Took my shoes in on a Tuesday and picked them up on Friday morning. Plenty of free parking right out front in the lot. The proprietor did not talk very much with me, but he did good work, for a reasonable price. He gave me a claim ticket and I paid when I dropped them off. I'm glad I didn't wait until closer to the wedding to do it - I've had that kind of work done in an hour elsewhere so a 3-day turnaround was longer than I was expecting, but he does a lot of volume (and it looks like it's just a one-man operation), so it's completely understandable. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Before and after (simple heel cap replacement, $10) - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great repair work done for my many shoes that needed a lot of work! And he fixed them so quickly too!

Extremely overpriced. He charged my son 75.00 each to fix a zipper on 2 backpacks that my son had. A total of 150.00 to fix 2 zippers on his nylon backpacks. read more

Been coming here for years the man is very efficient and does great work. Have gotten buckles fixed or replaced new souls and general shoe repair. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repiar was able to fix my sandals within 4 days. Appreciated their service.

I had a vintage coach purse that had a small rip on the strap. I found Kapalama Shoe Repair on yelp, and decided to bring my bag in after reading all the reviews. I am SO glad I did! I dropped my bag off on Friday, and it was ready the following Wednesday. He gives you a red ticket you need to give in order to pick up your item. He put new leather on top of the rip, and sewed everything together with matching thread. The leather was matched perfectly to my bag, and I really can't tell that there was even a rip there. This repair cost me 10$, and he truly did an amazing job. This will be my go to shop for any repairs in the future. The shop is located at the Kapalama shopping center, right off of Dillingham boulevard. I would recommend coming here if you have any leather repairs you want done! read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - There was a rip in the side, which Mr, Kim repaired beautifully! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I REALLY wanted to like this place as the older gentleman who runs it is super nice and has been doing business forever. However the bottom line is I took a pair of brand new Manolo Blahnik shoes I just bought my fiancée straight from the store to him to add a bottom rubber sole protector to (the bottom of the shoes are suede and inevitably get messed up) and he ended up scuffing the side of the shoes. He basically took no accountability and since I had no definitive proof he did it it was kind of "tough luck." And since he did work on them, any sort of warranty with Nordstrom or the company itself is void and nonreturnable. So basically $1,000 down the toilet. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A week ago I had a broken zipper pull on my tote bag and I was frantically looking for a place to get it fixed at, luckily I found KSR and the owner said it was fixable once he saw my tote. Service was fast! And the zipper looks great! *Manufacture didn't even have the proper tools to fix which was a disappointment* I do recommend coming here for any zippers that are sewn in like my bag is. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Leather tote - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easy in and very Satisfied. My performance Latin dance shoe heel separated from the sole of the shoe...took only a few days to pick up and it's holding well! Thank you so worth the $. read more

Much Mahalo to Kapalama Shoe Repair My mom and I are customers from way back! He repaired my mom's SHOES... Later as the years went by, he still doing what he does best! He fixed my New North Face Back pack I bought from Amazon. My new job didnt have lockers avail so, I got to use my NEW bag... after 3-4 uses... stitching from my bag came apart. I asked Amazon for a return.... Nope, no can do.... Its been over 1 year since I had it, and they will NOT ACCEPT it. Ugh!!! So, I changed bag-again.... Mom took it to Kapalama Shoe Repair!! Viola for $10 its sew'n back!! Good as new! Love it, thanks mom for taking it there!! So reliable, always great work! WE ARE HAPPY! Mahalo. read more

Mr. Kim is a very good man. He provides good service at reasonable prices Hi shop is nice and neat. I had a wallet that was missing a snap. Mr. Kim matched it up and replaced it right on the spot. He was so polite and pleasant. I'm so glad I stopped in at his shop. I will return. read more

The strap on my favorite wedge broke loose. They repaired it so quickly. These are not expensive shoes but they are amazingly comfortable. So thankful they repaired it. read more

Kapalama Shoe Repair - Wedge sandal - Shoe Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I only went here because my usual shoe repair (McCully Shoe Repair) was closed on a day when I really needed to get my heel guards replaced. The guy working here said my worn down heel guards are "still good" even it's so worn down that it would be useless in less than 2 days. Then the only heel guards he offered were the extremely thin ones that would be next to useless. McCully Shoe Repair is vastly superior to this shop! read more