The man who repaired my boot heels was fantastic! Although he was obviously loaded down with work,…read morehe made time to help me as I waited. Maybe he felt bad for my hobbling in with uneven heels. :) I don't understand the bad reviews. The man (Kenny? Jamie?) was not effervescently friendly, but pleasant and willing to help. The price was a little high, but I was not surprised, given that it's downtown Seattle and he did the repair while I waited on a stool in my stocking feet. I learned that he took over the store after his dad had operated it for 20-something years. It's clear he takes pride in his business. The location is a little confusing on the Yelp map. You enter through a promenade off 2nd Ave, near the intersection with Seneca. They usually have a sign on the sidewalk, shown in the Google maps photo I uploaded. I'll gladly return here if I need shoe repair help in the future.

I brought in a pair of riding boots to be conditioned and shined, and the guys noticed that the…read moreheels needed replacing (and recommended replacing the soles later) all for a very reasonable price and very quick work (less than a day). They were very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. And my boots look great!

I was in a huge pinch my luggage zipper broke and he was able to fix it for me in under 20mins…read more Super grateful!

Heartbroken over A favorite boot's broken heel…read moreMade whole by this shop Mr. J&L He works fast and he works well Walking on cloud 9

Stoped in to have a quick repair on a pair of Frye Chukkas. I was on business visiting from Chicago…read moreand had the most annoying squeak in my heel EVERY step I took. I called in and asked if I could come in to get a quick fix. Cobbler said to come on in, he fixed it in about fifteen minutes! The fix was inexpensive considering the annoying squeak was gone!! I walked around in amazement at all the shoes being repaired and the cool machines used to fix them. Nice to see a business that gives items a new life. I purchased a very high quality shoe polish and wax for my boots. I would recommend Broadway shoe rapid to anyone in the area! Great people working wonders inside, super friendly and knowledgeable.

Brought multiple pairs of dress shoes in for stretching over the years. As always they've made my…read moreshoes great again. Upon entering I've always encountered a hello immediately and how can I help. Once I've explained my feet needs they often make some suggestions to improve the experience. And yes they made the comfort of my stretch better, so thanks. Pricing well was like $20 per pair of shoes so that's totally reasonable. And they had them completed as promised in 5 days. Broadway Shoe Repair makes coming up to Capitol Hill a worthwhile experience. And I'll be back with another pair of shoes soon.. Thanks for your service it's much appreciated.

The owner damaged my shoes. I saved for months to buy these Guidis, but he damaged the finish while…read moreresoling them. These boots have a special pink metallic finish that I am unsure of how to fix. The owner tried to cover up his mistake with shiny brown paint, which is ineffective. He offered a partial refund but that does not fix the problem. Very disappointed in paying about $52 and getting this as the result. Would rather go to Dave Page in Fremont.

He put leather heels on a pair of boots I got in Spain about 30 years ago. Beautiful job! The…read morebright red soft as a puppy's ear boots will always go to Angel's when they need anything done!!

I needed to get some protective soles added to my sandals, and found Swanson's shoe repair, a…read morefamily owned shop that's been around in Wallingford forever. It was such an easy process with very affordable prices ($40 for protective soles). They even color matched for me and gave me recommendations on what I should and should not add a sole to (they said it's unnecessary to add to the heel and that other shops will tell you to do it just to upcharge you). I dropped them off and was given an estimate, but it was ready way before the estimated time. I was given a slip to retrieve my shoes when I checked out which I easily did after they texted me that my shoes were ready for pickup. I even texted back saying I was out of town and they replied saying it was no problem and to get it whenever I was back. It looks nice and secure and I can't wait to wear them for summer! Note; they don't accept cash

So grateful to Danny and the team for making my custom full lift, and ahead of schedule! I've been…read morelimping around with a leg discrepancy, aggravated after a hip replacement, torturing my back. Now I can walk fairly normally without relying on makeshift aids. Swanson's is a multi-generation family owned business. Their work is high quality, customer service excellent. Happy I could support a local shop and I'll be giving them more work. But I'm not giving up my disabled parking placard. Thank you Swanson's!

Literally the WORST. I've come in at least three times for extremely simple fixes, only to be met…read morewith withering responses and immediate refusals. Today's exchange topped them all when I brought in a pair of sandals that had cracked on the upper part. Jim glanced at the shoes, then at me, and said "Nope. I can't fix that. How could I fix that?" Um, what?? Am I the cobbler now?? He bunkered down and repeated: "I can't do it." This man only comes from a place of no. If his business model is to actively turn away customers and make them recoil, he is doing a terrific job. Keep up the great work.

Jim repaired two pairs of sandals for me, and I am so happy to be wearing them again in the hot…read moreweather! He is clearly an expert craftsman. I will absolutely go again with any shoes that need repair.

Center shoe repair is a staple in the Renton community for years now. They have a convenient…read morelocation on Rainier Ave., South in the Fred Meyer parking lot. My jobs are always done by the promise date and done well. The business is owned by a kind married couple. They're very sweet and the wife crochet's gifts and sells them in the front of the store. I recommend that you go there if you have shoe damages. They're really good with shoe repair and delivering quickly.

I had new heels put on a pair of shoes and another pair of shoes; I had stretched just a bit. Both…read morepairs of shoes came out very nice. The couple that helped me were very warm and friendly. The service was fast and the prices were reasonable. I would go back again and again.

Great attention to detail. Pleasant employee & love a good shoe shine. Wonderful service to have in…read morestore.

Always receive high quality, friendly service. I no longer work downtown and still make a trip for…read morea good shine.