I came to Manuel's shoe repair based on the positive reviews I saw on yelp and I'm happy to add my own! I took a pair of Chanel & Jeffrey Campbell flats to Manuel's and got them back and fully repaired in less than 2 days. Manuel did an AMAZING job and both pairs of shoes look brand new. They handled my flats with care and had great customer service as well. Will be returning for all repairs in the future!! read more

Very affordable and they did a great job cobbling and shining boots on a tight turnaround time.

While I was in New York on a trip, the thing on the tip of my heel was worn down, and I needed to get it fixed. After striking out with one shoe repair shop (which was closed on a Saturday), Manuel Shoe Repair was able to fix my shoe that same day for only $15. read more

I absolutely love this place- saved all of my damaged shoes, shortened bag straps, everything looks like new! Super kind service, could not recommend more, great value, quick turnaround. read more

The shop has changed its name to FAUSTO SHOE REPAIR. Poor Manuel has succumbed to Covid last year. Fausto has since taken over the shop and has been doing a wonderful job on my shoes. The quality, service, and care has not changed. Lovely man. I just dropped off some shoes today and the prices are decent and there's a pretty good turnaround. It's the secret spot in NY. From reading other reviews saying that he's pricey, he's not. I've had quotes that were nearly twice his! So I don't know where these people that are saying his prices are expensive are comparing him to...? You get what you pay for. I don't mind paying for good quality and service. What I don't like paying for are overpriced places making $$ off high profit margins. New number: 646-850-0196 read more

Super fast, same day service !!! these guys have shaved my shoes many times and I am super grateful for them!!

Excellent craftsmanship and fairly reasonable prices. They shined them as well and they almost look brand new! The only issue I have is I was repeatedly harassed to pay cash rather than Credit Card (once when I dropped them off (you have to pay a deposit) and then again when I picked them up to pay the balance. I understand that there are extra charges associated applied by the CC company, but don't offer it if you don't want anyone to use it. read more

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Fixed heel on my Christian Louboutins in like 10 minutes while I waited and open on Saturday! In town from florida a life saver! Thanks

Always helpful and willing to do what is asked. It is my third time there. This visit I brought My all leather backpack. The shoulder straps were separating at the seam. He repaired and reinforced the seams. You would never expect I had work done on it. Fine craftsmanship. read more

One of the heels on my boot was crumbling. He replaced both and returned them looking better than new! So happy with them--very impressed. Cheaper than buying a new pair! read more

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I just want to say I love these guys. This is now my second time bringing in shoes to be repaired. my first trip was with a pair of water damaged suede type women's boots for my wife. They died them a slightly darker color and cleaned up all the water damage to save a show that was otherwise garbage. My second time in I brought two pairs of boots. One women's pair needed a new zipper, glued soles, and some leather repair. Again, my wife is tough on her shoes and when she loves a pair, i want to try to save them. My own boots needed a new pair of soles due to a hole I wore in them. Manuel delivered work that is as good as new and put new life into these old worn out shoes. read more

This small repair shop did such an amazing job re-soleing and cleaning my boots! I had three pairs of suede boots that were beyond dirty with the heels work down all the way, but after the fix up all the boots looked good as new. The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars is because of how expensive it is. read more

Was slightly expensive. But they really did a nice job repairing my shoes. They shined and treated all the leather very. They did a good job stitching all the tears in my shoes. They even replaced the bottom of the shoes. All in all, would def go back to get more shoes worked on. I wish they were more consistent with their opening times, but if u txt the guy he is very fast at responding and letting you know when to come by to get your stuff. Thanks for breathing new life into my favorite shoes. I love them and get to wear them much longer thanks to you guys. read more

I am very pleased with Manuel shoe repair. They were able to repair my boots like new and give them an amazing shine for less than $25. I took my. It's to Manuel when I had run them completely into the ground. So much so, the white part of the heel was exposed. As you can see he completely fixed that issue and shined them up nicely. They are only taking cash right now, and that's a little inconvenient, so I'm giving them four stars. But my shoes look brand new read more

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This cobbler is awesome. I took a pair of Choos and asked what he could do besides stretching...I have wide feet and the shoes kill my feet. He literally removed the sole, opened them up, had me put them on and sewed them back up to fit my feet like a glove. Outstanding! Now they are super comfy. Brought 5 additional pairs in including Loubys and Blahnilks, completely trust him. read more

Super fast service and work is always very well done for a reasonable price. I have gotten several pairs of designer shoes resoled here and it always turned out great! read more

Manuel did an excellent job repairing three pairs of my Loubs. (Pics attached). I walked in on a Friday afternoon with my dog and we were both greeted with smiles and he invited my pup to play with his who was also in the store. I showed him three pairs of very tattered heels. He gave me a fair quote and asked me to return Monday to pick up my shoes. Monday rolled around and I went to Manuel's. My shoes looked so good, so much better than I imagined they would since they were pretty worn.. He had them all in protective plastic shoe bags and I was on my way. Very happy customer. read more

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THANK YOU MANUEL! I have searched far and wide to find a place to replace soles on a pair of Guccis and Paul Stuarts without having my shoes destroyed and losing their original shape. Walked in to MSR based on there other Yelp reviews and Manuel is a nice and courteous man. He assured me that he uses quality materials and prides himself on repairing shoes properly. Love the quality of work, which was completed on time, as promised... That's a big deal to me. Totally recommend! read more

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Gave him my boots yesterday to be re-soled and picked them up today in perfect condition. Cleaned, fixed, looking brand new. I have never had an issue with this place and trust them with all my shoes. read more

I brought in seven pairs of shoes for a variety of repairs (resoling, new heel taps, general leather cleaning, etc.) on a Thursday, and they were all ready for pick up Monday morning and looked fantastic. I wasn't sure what to expect for the cost of the many fixes the shoes required, but thought the prices were extremely reasonable here and I was impressed by the fast turnaround. read more

Really good! Amazing in that I could get my campers soled here. 1. Pue cami. Had these resoled and they are totally usable. They are no longer as comfortable. The bottom looks weird (just a little rubber sole at the back) but totally fine. Conclusion: would do it again. $35. 2. Camper boots. Had these resoled with rubber and it's very good. Again - not as comfortable as before, but doubling the life of $200 shoes for only $55 - and they still feel very comfortable - was totally worth it. Conclusion: worth it. read more

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A one man show, Manuel Shoe Repair sets a high bar for other larger shops to strive for. Patrons are welcomed by a friendly door bell and the familiar aroma of Kiwi Shoe Polish upon entering the shop. The proprietor, Manuel (pronounced man-well), immediately ceased what he was working on and came to service my needs with a smile on his face. Manuel walked me through each step of his shoe repair process and even let me know how each alteration would effect my total bill-- a rare and refreshing gesture of transparency in today's nickel-and-diming commerce industry. Manuel was very considerate of the tight turnaround time I required for my shoes and expedited his typical workflow for me. My shoes were ready first thing in the morning on my pick up date and Manuel readily guided me through the variety of repairs he made. From brand new rubber soles to a completely revitalized heel cap, Manuel's masterful craftsmanship was on full display. Manuel honored my Yelp discount (10%!!) and even knocked off an extra $5 because I paid in cash (Don't worry- I gave it to him anyway as a tip, aha!). He wrapped each item in an individual casing and sent me on my way with a friendly goodbye. In all, Manuel was a true professional and epitomizes what it means to be a leather smith. You will sorely regret bringing your shoes anywhere else in Manhattan. I'll be back soon! Sincerely, Meowth read more

Neighborhood spot. Inexpensive, fast, reliable. They put new bottoms on 2 pairs of my favorite Hugo Boss oxfords for me and they're basically brand new again. Can't say enough about this spot. They'll make your shoes last forever. UPDATED REVIEW: Called earlier today and was told I could bring my shoes in around 4p to be done before close. Got there at 4:10 and the place is closed. Called an no answer. I have a wedding tomorrow and was depending on the shine. NOT COOL! read more

Very good work... well done and not too expensive. Manuel is rhe person who repairs my shoes.

Had a pair of Frye boots resoled and patched, wish I would've taken a before picture but trust me they were ROUGH. They look brand new. Service was quick and courteous as well. Will be using Manuel again in the future! read more

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The quality of the service here is excellent, given what appears to be an overall deterioration of skill in this trade. I like hand made English and Italian shoes, however leather soles are not always practical. I've had vibram (and rubber) soles put on several pairs of shoes (new and old) and the quality of workmanship is so high that it's hard to believe that the work was done in a neighborhood shoe repair shop! I highly recommend this place; the level of skill is excellent and the owner is a very nice man. read more

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Manuel is amazing. The work he has done on four pair of shoes and he basically remade a pair of boots for me have made him THE person for repair and refinement of footwear. Thank you, Manuel! read more

Stumbled into Manuel Shoe Repair with my coworker who broke her Sandal seconds before. Angela was super-friendly and extremely helpful. She fixed my coworkers sandal in under 10 minutes and under $10! I definitely recommend this to anyone needing shoe repair service in the area. Going back to get my shoes shined. read more

I am so glad that I found a local shoe repair place that is close by, but most importantly: they are really good. I am very sensitive when it comes down to treating my shoes. The pressure was also on me when I convinced my girlfriend to cover the sole of her two new pairs of shoes. So I gave Manuel a pair of Valentino sandals and heels. I gave my John Varvatos boots and Paul Smith Loafers. Result was great. No apparent damage or mistreatment to the actual shoes. The new soles are great. Manuel did a great job. My advice would be to pay in cash. read more

Amazing quality at reasonable prices. I had two pairs of very good italian loafers repaired for a price point which was lower than getting one pair repaired at shops around midtown (all of which have yelp ratings of 3.5 or below...). One pair needed complete re-sole, the other needed stitching as the bottom had detatched. 3 day turnaround and upon pick up my shoes were perfectly shined and their shapes restored. 6-year old shoes looking almost anew, except with inevitable wrinkles from wear. This will be my go-to cobbler despite the distance. read more

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I read good reviews on Manuel shoe repair which led me to try him out. This shoemaker knows his craft. I brought in low suede boot/shoes which had a tear -( seems like a manufacturer flaw ) near the seam of the sole and the upper part of the shoe. I really was skeptical about the repair, figuring I would feel the leather patch placed on the inside. This was not the case. Its a smooth and artfully crafted patch and I can't feel it from the inside - I actually don't know how he did this. Manuel is knowledgable and experienced and possibly not the least expensive repair but not the most expensive either. read more

I'm pretty disappointed in the workmanship on a pair of relatively expensive Coach boots I brought in to have a vibram sole added. Manuel mentioned he'd fix the covering on the heel too because they were pretty banged up. To my surprise and dismay when I picked up my shoes this morning, the heel was repainted a different, darker color which I did not ask for and it essentially changed the look of the boots. They were previously a more natural medium color. There's paint spots on the suede so between that and the color change, I'm not a very happy camper. One star because the vibram part is ok. I'm glad these shoes were my test pair because I will not be returning. read more

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Did an amazing job on an expensive pair of shoes that had previously been turned down at another repair shop for being irreparable. Not only that, but the price charged was $5 LESS than the originally-quoted price. Absolutely wonderful experience, will be back! UPDATE 4/12/2017: I was in a neuroanatomy lab and spilled a chemical reagent all over my new, expensive loafers. Thinking they would be unsavable, I brought them to Manuel anyway. He got them looking good as new in less than 24 hours! I can't tell you how awesome he is. If you need work on your shoes, GO HERE! read more

I came here in the morning because I saw a sign saying that they replaced watch batteries. I asked for a price quote, and it seemed very reasonable ($5-7 for most watches). So I gave them my watch, and the guy repaired it on the spot. Very quick and fast. I will definitely come here if I need shoes repaired as the prices seemed reasonable. The address is 212 E 29th St (between 2nd and 3rd Ave). read more

Very high quality service in the neighborhood great suede cleaning and leather repair not just shoes reasonable prices and friendly service

Manuel has been repairing my shoes for over a year by now. I brought my converse and dress shoes to be fixed multiple times. He was also great with coloring my suede shoes that got bleached. It can't and it won't get any better than the job he does. Especially for that kind of money. He is cheaper than any shoe repair you can find in New York. read more

Very unpleasant experience coming here this old man is very rude I wouldn't two pairs of shoes to get them sold and the job was never done right I'm very embarrassed to wear my shoes because they are not properly done I will never go back there again because the job at sloppy and I think he's overpriced read more

I come to Manuel for everything! He has fixed my purses, shoes and belts. His prices are so great and he doesn't overcharge you. He is incredibly sweet and if you explain what you need he fixes it and has it ready within 1-2 days. My go to spot! read more

Amazing! Mario was able to fix my old combat boots that I had figured were ready for trash and replaced the sole for my boyfriend's Frye's beautifully! Great work, great price and fastest service! read more

After reviewing a lot of different shops and their reviews on Yelp I decided to take my shoes to Manuel. I'm glad I did. I brought him 3 pairs of shoes to resole - 1 new black leather ankle booties, 1 new natural /beige leather flats, 1 worn white leather flats. He did an excellent job on all 3 - there were no dirty marks, transition issues, etc. They each cost $35 to resole. I'll definitely bring more of my shoes to him in the future. Oh, and when I asked him not to polish the nude flats, he LISTENED. I've had prior experience where they polished the natural leather with a "natural" color and it totally got ruined - a great natural leather color is difficult to find. Also, if you don't want him to polish your shoes or the heel you should let him (or any shoe repair store) know. read more