It is a sign of the times that a successful shoe repair store would hold its own in the vicinity of Tumi, Thomas Pink and La Maison Du Chocolat on Wall Street. But then, unless you are a self-righteous i-banker drawing manna from the masses, you are looking to have your shoes repaired rather than replaced. And Minas is arguably the best place to get that done. Minas is a friendly man who has the same approach to every pair--he arches his eyebrows, inspects the shoes with a loving gaze and proclaims that, notwithstanding the scuff marks or worn out soles, the shoes are repairable and will be almost 'good as new' once he is done with them. He delivers on his promises to a large extent, and would even have your shoes delivered to you if you live or work in the neighborhood. But be reasonable in your expectations and remember that 'Minas Shoe = No Messiah'. On that anagrammatic note, I wish you luck in getting your penny loafers, hightops, moccasins, cleats and clogs treated by Minas and his friendly crew. read more

Minas Shoe Repair - The Minas inspection - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

It is HARD to find a really quality shoe repair place. Minas is the one you want to go to. I can't speak enough of the high quality of their work. I had shoe work and handbag repairs done, and was BEYOND PLEASED with the results. On top of their perfect work, a few extra bonuses: -Great hours, including being open on Saturdays! -Wonderful service, ask for Mena (pronounced "Meña"). She is an absolute sweetheart and will give you expert recommendations Sample pricing: -Protection: $35 -Single hook replacement on purse strap: $20 -Ripped handbag repair (see photos): $50 You pay a premium and it is worth every penny. I can thank Minas enough for their great work and the relief I have knowing I can take my beloved shoes and handbags somewhere trusted! PS. If you don't believe me, or the other reviewers, Time Out New York also agrees: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/shopping/ten-best-shoe-repair-shops-in-nyc read more

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Consistently get one of the best shoe shines here in the Wall St area. I have been a customer here for over 10 years. Friendly service and prompt. They also take great care of your shoe needs to keep your shoes in top shape. I'm going over 6-7 years on some of my dress shoes by regularly upkeeping them here. This includes mostly regular polishing and heel changes as needed. I highly recommend Vibram soles on your dress shoes if you want some grip on leather soles. It's pricey but not really if you are investing in your shoe long term (about$50-60? for both heels and soles) but they provide great grip over traditional leather soles. On top of that, the soles are super thin and blend in with the shoes and mine have lasted 7 years without any issues whatsoever. Definitely come if you want to give your shoes some TLC. Not all shops are the same. I tried another shop once and my heels came unglued after a few weeks. Never had any issues here over the past 10 years. read more

Minas Shoe Repair - 7 year old shoes w/ regular care at Mina's. Came back like this after a good polish when my shoes were losing some color. - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Someone give this man a key to the city! Oh wait, he already has one? Cool, figured. Minas is clearly the best cobbler in the land, and he deserves nothing less than constant praise for his business. Because New Yorkers walk constantly, so our shoes deserve nothing but the best care. I've taken three pairs of boots here, and he's transformed them all: The first pair were some designer black booties I got on sale through Rue La La. Well after two wears, the heel started BUBBLING. What?! So Minas hooked me up, and explained that discount sites often sell shoes that are leftover from years ago, and because of that the glue has dried, causing a bubble effect. For $35, I got a new heel and was sent on my happy way. The second pair were some Frye button boots that I've had for 5 years. "I see why you love these boots," he said. "Because they are Frye." Uh, yeah dude! These set me back many pizza nights, but since then they'd taken a NYC beating, it was time for new soles. Not only did he hook me up with new heels and soles, but he cleaned the snowmelt crap right off. Cost: $75. And finally, some Sam Edelman heels I'd worn to pieces were in disarray. A new heel and sole cost $35, and they look as good as new. It's worth the money for a fix, and I guarantee his price is competitive compared to others in the area. Long live Minas! read more

Minas Shoe Repair - These boots are 5 years old, but thanks to Minas they look brand new! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

I really cannot recommend this place highly enough. In short: - Frenchie got into shoe closet & had a good chew on some expensive Chelsea boots - Minas said it'd be no trouble to repair. Took my concerns on board and explained exactly what they'd do, stitching a patch over the affected area (and on the other shoe for symmetry) and did a resole as well - The result was even better than I expected and they quoted significantly less than their competitors for the work completed. Absolute gem of a business read more

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There is still a gender gap. For one, I never see a woman getting her shoes shined. A woman can have a pretty hard time by herself in a club or bar. Someone is bound to think that she wants some company. Women still consistently get lower salaries than their male counterparts. But I digress. I have a pair of low-heeled boots that I adore completely. But for some reason, I always seem to abuse the things I adore. I destroyed the heels and was asking Minas for a miracle. It was a few days before Christmas. Cold and bustling around this part of Wall Street. Minas' store seems a bit out of place. With the BMW dealership up the street, a Thomas Pink two stores down, Tumi next door, and a Parisian chocolate shop close by, it seems odd that Minas could have survived retail material Hell. But he did. And I am in awe of him. He is a charming man. He has an air about him. And you know he knows his shoes. He has newspaper clippings of him and famous people framed and on display all around the store. He took one look at my shoes and began to scold me. "How could you wear the heels down like this? Why didn't you bring them in earlier?" Sheepishly, I looked at him and then stared at my hands. He grabbed my hands (I found that quite endearing), and said, "Don't worry, we'll fix them. But it's not going to cheap." I try to bargain with him. But he is firm. So in the end, I gave in to him. After all, he had to replace both heels (and they were unique heels as they are wide at the hop and narrow down and all wooden). Three weeks later after New Year's, I go and retrieve my shoes. I have no idea how they find anything in that store, but they eventually located my shoes. My boots were like new. The heels not wooden anymore, but that's OK. And for a pretty penny, I learned a good lesson. Never destroy things you adore, they cost too much to repair or replace. read more

Not sure why Mina's only has 4.5 stars? They are the best shoe repair and leather specialists around. Mina is a true craftsman and his daughter is quite the leather whiz herself. Love that it's a true family business. Everyone there is super friendly and they care about quality and their customers in a genuine way. I first came here based on Yelp reviews, and over the last year they have given new life to my shoes, boots and sandals. With Mina's around, they literally never have to die! Most recently, I brought in a bag that I feared was a goner. The leather had faded to near grey and looked to be disintegrating. Menia (Mina's daughter) had impressed me so much with her custom color work on a pair of now stunning boots, that I thought maybe she could to do something for my sad bag as well. I just got it back and...WOW. It looks like new, better than what I could ever imagine. Menia blended a dye to match a piece of unfaded leather on the inside of the bag and it is SPOT ON. Can't imagine how long it took her to hand paint the million crevices with her little brush, but she didn't miss a single one. That type of skill and attention to detail is not common in my experience. Nothing is worse than paying for taps and having them fall off or break due to cheap material or poor workmanship. So don't waste your money on the rest, get down with Mina's, they're the best! ;-) read more

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Hadn't been here in a long time. Went in for a shine and they did an amazing job. Shoes look brand new. If you're near Wall Street this is the place to go. Excellent shoe repair as well. Service is personal And top Notch. read more

I've taken a few pairs of shoes to Minas shoe repair and I am extremely happy with the attention to detail and quality workmanship Menia and her team dedicated to each pair of my shoes. My shoes look as good as the day I bought them, at a very reasonable price. If you care about your shoes, this is the place to take them. read more

There are few businesses that receive over 4-stars on Yelp. The reason for this is because most people who review things tend to skew heavily towards one opinion or the other; e.g., they will review something if they really like it or they really don't like it. How many people go somewhere, have a completely average - acceptable but not great - experience and still review something? What this means is that the best businesses go over 4-stars because they did so well that very few people rated them 1-star or 2-star. They were consistent enough in their excellence of service to minimize the negative experience reviews to almost nothing. That's a quality business. Minas Shoe Repair is one such business, and they are at the absolute top of their craft. I have somewhat of a minor passion for men's shoes, owning many pairs from many quality companies such as Alden, John Lobb, Sutor Mantellassi, etc. and I would trust these guys with any repair, any time, no matter the degree of difficulty. Here's my story: like an absolute fucking idiot of the highest magnitude, I wore a pair of Paulo Scafora loafers on a family trip to Italy. I guess I thought it was somewhat appropriate to let this particular pair of shoes set foot once again on the country of their creation - and specifically, the Neapolitan region. However, I happened to be caught in a heavy downpour on one particular day and the loafers were absolutely, completely soaked through. I did what I could to mitigate the damage, but it was already done. While quality leather shoes will be ok getting a little wet in my opinion, they will still suffer greatly when completely soaked through for a prolonged period of time - something they absolutely were not designed for. Upon my return to the glorious United States of America, the shoes had developed a noticeable squeaking. In a good pair of shoes, this is a fairly bad sign - that means you did enough damage to them to overcome the high quality construction and separate parts (most likely in the sole) that were once completely sealed together, causing them to constantly rub against one another (hence the squeaking). In distress, I took this beautiful pair of shoes to Minas on a Friday. I demonstrated to them the damage and pinpointed where the squeaking was coming from. They immediately proceeded to rip off the insoles and show me where the water had ruined the inside and simply told me to come back on Monday. When I did, I found the shoes were 100% fixed and in perfect condition. I was astonished they were able to work so quickly - a one business day turnaround. They had replaced the shank and welded it through to the bottoms of the soles. This solved the problem completely and my shoes were good as new. Incredible testament to their skill. The price was also insanely reasonable - just $20 for the repair. I got a nice shine as well for just $3. Normally I shine all my own shoes, but the price was great and the products they use are top of the line. The guys here were extremely friendly as well. Both times I went it was two older European sounding gentlemen, one skinny and one not so skinny and chain-smoking. Both are extremely jovial and knowledgeable, seemingly each born from the womb wearing a pair of bespoke shoes - that's how much experience they have. Fun guys to shoot the shit with and talk about shoes if you like them - absolute experts at what they do and know all that there is to know. The overall place has a great yesterday year feel, like a relaxed family business where the passion is in the blood. The absolute opposite of a modern, corporate money-first environment. Overall, this place is worth commuting from almost anywhere if you have a nice pair of shoes that you want fixed up. A top recommendation from me, and without any reservations whatsoever. read more

Minas Shoe Repair - replaced shank in my paulo scafora loafers - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

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I decided to give Minas a try after seeing the awesome reviews on Yelp. It was a bit challenging to find because even though their address is 63 Wall Street, they are actually located on Hanover Street right off of Wall Street. The shop was small, but it looked legit from the moment I stepped in as there were shoes and shoe repair tools everywhere. I needed the sole of a pair of shoes replaced and the woman that assisted me knew exactly what needed to be done with my shoes. She was very kind and explained in detail what they were going to do with my shoes. To fast forward a bit, the quality of the shoe repair was excellent. I haven't worn the repaired shoes many times since, but the repair has held up so far and looks durable. Now to take a step back, I did have one gripe though and it wasn't the service or repair quality, but it was THE PRICE. They did a fantastic job with my shoes, but at the end of the day I paid $45 for it and wasn't sure if it was worth it because I probably could have gotten a decent pair of shoes for another $20-$30 more. Either way, I paid for the repair and they did a good job. I would still recommend Minas to anyone needing some shoes repaired because of their great service and good work, just be prepared to pay a little extra. read more

Minas was very helpful. I know nothing about shoes and walked in with 3 pairs of destroyed shoes. He definitely knows what he's talking about. Getting my shoes repaired costs quite a lot. $45 to get my heels resoled. $40 to get my leather ballet flats repaired $70 to clean and shampoo my suede booties. read more

After using Yelp to get price estimates on getting a heel replacement and a rubber sole on my loafers, I was on my way to a competitor when I happened to walk past Minas. It is so close to my office that I just decided to wing it and go in. Luckily, the $50 price tag was $20 cheaper than the estimates I got from other businesses and my shoes would be ready on the same day. Truth be told, I was a bit nervous since I hadn't researched Mina's, but when I got my shoes, they looked great. The two different individuals who helped me when I dropped off and picked up my ahoes were super nice and personable as well, which is a great plus. Months later, my loafers are still holding up well, so Minas is a solid five stars from me. I will definitely be back when I need repairs on other shoes and some leather bags in the future. read more

so... I needed to get my heels fixed for my boots. The first guy quoted me 8 dollars and said it could be done right the way. I was surprised cuz I thought I had to come back next day to pick it up. The service was fast. However, when it was ready, they charged me 10 dollars. eh.. i was gonna tip anyways, but still, it was not what I was quoted initially. I didn't really argue with them because it's prob. about what I used to pay. quick service. I would recommend it. but eh... might just double check the price again. read more

Working in the area I've tried a number of different shops for simple sole/heal repair and shoe shines. I appreciate that Minas knows the difference between Cordovan as a dye color and Shell Cordovan being horsehide vs calf leather. In knowing so, they provide the appropriate cream and polish for their service. Helpful and personable, I recommend you try the shop. read more

I cannot believe how amazing this shop is. I had a pair of shoes that I thought were gone, but I dropped by to see if they could be repaired. Given my work hours, I couldn't stop by during the week. I dropped them off Saturday morning and was able to pick them up before they closed. I cannot believe the quality work they did - they look like new and put on rubber soles (quality rubber too, not cheap-looking). Furthermore, the staff were beyond friendly. There is nothing more you can ask for - great quality work with amazing service. I will definitely be back! read more

Minas Shoe Repair - The finished product! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

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They did a fine job. But it's outrageously expensive and put me into such a state of shock that I may never look into getting a shoe repair near my job ever again. One of the straps for my heels gave out. The type of strap that just kind of buckles across your ankle for a pump. They seemed fairly confused and I get it that this place caters mostly to men's shoes and shoe shines and getting re-soles. But to get this teeny tiny elastic strap placed intact on my heel again it was about $35. They looked at the bottoms and they were starting to get a little wear and tear and offered to do a re-sole. Glad I asked how much it was prior because they said all together it would be around $90-95. These shoes cost me under $30 to begin with. . . I've had shoes re-soled for no more than $30 so I could not justify this and wish I had checked other places on getting this miniscule piece of stretchy elastic glued onto my shoe elsewhere. read more

Nobody repairs my dress shoes besides Minas. I've used him for over 30 years. Top quality materials and craftsmanship and real nice people. read more

Amazing craftsmanship! I had came in with my favorite purse I recently bought from Japan! There are 2 compartments in this purse: main compartment and an outer layer of the purse with a curvy structure. The outer layer is closed by a single magnetic button. The problem: Outer layer with curvy structure keeps opening by itself when I put too much items in the main compartment. When that happens, the inner cloth of the outer layer shows itself with a bulge and it looks extremely unglamorous on a cute bag. The skilled and knowledgable staff advised to replace the magnetic button with a bigger and stronger magnetic button in order to keep the outer layer closed all the time regardless of the amount of things i put in the main. Turns out they were absolutely right! The outer layer had remained tightly shut and had never opened by itself since the past few days I got it back. I am extremely impressed and I highly recommend anyone who is looking to do a little work on their favorite purses! Bravo, gentlemen! Great work and thanks for taking very good care of my favorite purse! I appreciate your work!!! read more

Minas Shoe Repair - The purse I had sent for some work. Amazing job done by the gentlemen who assisted! Paid $40 but worth every penny! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

I took a pair of 22-year old Merrill hiking boots that are still going strong but for a cracked sole. I appreciated how friendly and transparent the gentleman at the counter was-- he said he couldn't guarantee he could fix it or that it would hold instead of just taking my money and letting me go blindly into the transaction/repair assuming it would hold. They defeinitely got me as a repeat customer. Highly recommended. read more

Minas did an amazing job on what I thought wouldn't have been possible. I bought some heels for my wedding, and loved everything about them except the thin stiletto heel. They completely rebuilt the heel, and the shoes looked better than before! Highly recommend these guys for fast, good repairs. The price was well worth it ($80 for taking shoes I couldn't wear to shoes I love). Thank you!. read more

Minas Shoe Repair - Minas took some shoes I couldn't walk in and made them better than the original with this stacked heel. Perfect for our wedding! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

The best cobbler in the city. The owner sadly passed away and the daughter is running the store. I would give them 10 stars if I could. From low to high end items, they do an exquisite job, are very attentive to details and most important, always remember you! read more

I went into Minas at the end of November of 2016 after a friend recommended them. I needed my boots resoled and was very happy with the work when they were returned the next day. Upon wearing my boots again, I noticed that there was a new crack along the heel that hadn't been there when I dropped them off and resulted in a clicking sound when I walked. The crack was small so I planned on leaving it, but grew over the next few weeks until I was worried that the heel might fall off. I didn't have a chance to take the boots in again to see if they could fix the problem until this week. I returned and explained the situation and my boots were taken away so the heel could be glued while I waited. After giving my boots back, the owner accused me of lying about having ever brought my boots in to be repaired by them because the new sole they had put on was brown (instead of the black of my boots) and no one who worked at his shop would ever do that. I think he thought that I had my shoes done at another store and then, unhappy with the work, tried to come into Minas and get a free repair from them. I realize that they don't remember every person who walks into the store, but was taken aback at his tone and accusation and said that I had brought my boots in to be fixed and they had indeed put a new sole on the boot (I never even noticed the difference in colors; I was just happy with the work!). At that point, an employee told me to "get out." I was more than happy with the original work but am very surprised and disappointed with the way the situation was handled when I returned to ask if they could fix an issue that was caused during the repair. I'm also unsure as to why they repaired the boots when they were so adamant that I was trying to scam them. read more

Brought in 2 bags to fix. I'm disappointed they didn't keep the old hardware that they replaced on my Gucci bag. They throw it away, I now have to pay for hardware replacement at Gucci and it will since the hardware he used to replaced looked totally off. It made the bag looks fake. I never heard of any brand name bag repair that would replace original hardware on a very expensive bag and didn't keep the original hardware for customer. read more

After many months of putting it off, I finally brought two pairs of my favorite (and very expensive) shoes in for repairs. I was afraid about entrusting them to anyone! Fast forward to now: my shoes are back in my closet and looking sparkling new! I intended to go in to replace the heels on one pair and repair the stitching on the toe of another. However, I quickly realized I need new soles on one, and new heels on both. The price for this was very fair, I think - $48 total! I came back early the next day to pick them up and they were ready for me (although I could have come back the same day - they are very fast here, but their craftmenship is still impeccable!). Note: as of this review, there is some construction on their street, so the shop is a little hard to find. There are signs up to guide you! read more

Super fast and courteous service. Brought in two boots with destroyed heels. It only took a day to get them fixed. Cost me $40 total and they look like brand new shoes read more

Minas Shoe Repair - Fixed heels! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Woodside, New York

HORRIBLE!!! I was told this was the best shoe repair store in Manhattan, by reviews online, word of mouth, and even my boyfriend heard it was the best place. We went there to get his Prada shoes repaired, they were realllly scratched up, and the soles were extremely worn out. I brought them there (to the hole in the wall place) and they were CHUCKING the shoes from the counter onto the floor one on top of the other, to make room for my BF's shoes. (Mind you all these shoes were either red-soled [Loubs obviously] Jimmy Choo's, Cole Hann, and Ferragamo) My thoughts: what if he does that to my boyfriends shoes? I leave them there to get resoled, painted black (they were a musty grey) and just to be made to look new. 2 weeks later I return with ticket in hand, and the lady looks for the shoes for over 15 mins. She then asks me what color they were and if they came in a box....why do I need to tell you what color they are if I gave you a ticket!!???? Why aren't they with the ticket!?? I tell her and she continues to look..only to not find them. She asks for my number so she would call me when she finds them (even though i live 2 blocks away I knew i would not return)--so I said I needed them tonight for my BF, and I wasn't leaving without the shoes. Literally, 30 mins later they find them, boxless, and NOTHING done to them. NO soles, NO paint, they are exactly the same!!!!!! I asked for the box and they said they threw out the Prada box it came in, which is EXTREMELY frustrating!!! 2 other people's shoes were misplaced too when I was there, one lady's pair of leather boots, and another guy's dress shoes. They asked for 5 dollars (For what storage?). I paid and ran out of there, and will NEVER return. I brought them to another shoe repair shop, on John street between Broadway and Nassau and they are BEAUTIFUL now!! SERIOUSLY I WARN YOU!!! DONT USE THIS PLACE!!!! I saw them throwing your shoes all around the shop, one on top of the other!! read more

Older dude (seemed like owner) who thinks he speaks English but doesn't, sexually harasses female customers (yes, plural, as witnessed over multiple visits), and he & other employees repeatedly claim they'll call to let you know status and then do not (& when you mention it, he responds, "Sometimes I lie"). How's that for customer service. Other places should pay this place a fee for making them look good by comparison. I'm giving my business to another place at nearly twice the price, to avoid this obnoxious and unprofessional treatment. read more

At a friend's urging, I trekked all the way from the UES to Wall Street for Minas! I dropped off a pair of Chanel flats and Tod's driving mocs and stopped by to pick them up earlier today. Minas' daughter, Menia, was SO sweet and helpful. She inspected the shoes with me and when I mentioned that I needed a pair of thin insoles, she graciously handed me a pair and said, "They're on the house!" Seriously, especially in NYC, you just don't see this kind of service anymore! I used to go to Leather Spa on 55th St. and I think they're good but I think there's a certain type of quality craftsmanship you can only get from smaller operations because the other guys are just too big and don't have the time to hassle with all the small details and personal care that go into handiwork like this. Definitely worth going out of your way for -- quality and friendliness at its best!!! read more

Minas is awesome. Family business in a trade that is becoming extinct. Have good quality shoes, handbags, leather goods that need repair; Minas is the place to take them. read more

I am in love. I think I found my go-to cobbler and therapist, both in the same place. I brought my boots in for their heels to be fixed and polished. They aren't high heels, but it was all frictioned off from walking in the NYC streets. When I showed the old man who runs the place the boots, he said, "These are your favorite boots, right? I know, I know. Come back tomorrow, I will bring your boots back to life." He also refused to take a deposit when I asked. I got my boots back today, and they seriously look as good as new. NO signs of wear-off on my heels, they look beautiful, I'm so happy. For $20! Next day! I paid much less for a local cobbler in Astoria, but he took about 3 days and the job was no where near as good, and he actually insisted one time that I had already come back to pick up my boots when I hadn't--he found them afterwards, but I was not pleased. I have refrained from writing a bad review for that place, but you definitely get what you pay for. These boots were expensive and I needed to make sure it was a good place--and thank you Yelp, for letting me know of this place. He makes me feel all happy and warm and fuzzy inside. read more

Note: Minas moved just around the corner from the old spot on Wall St to Hanover Sq. I have a hard time getting rid of good shoes which are comfortable, so Minas and his family always take great care of my shoes and make them like new. Many a pair have been salvaged by them. Of the many places I have lived around the city, their work is the best and I highly recommend to come from near or far to get your shoes fixed here. read more

Have had these pair of boots since high school (about 10 years now) and they definitely were worn down. Minas Shoe Repair charged me $50 for a heel replacement, which was a pretty good price given what other shops were going to charge. They also added a black rubber sole that had more traction than the original wood heel for snowy weather. I'm really glad the salesperson suggested the rubber sole especially in anticipation of the NYC winter weather. I dropped off my shoes on a Saturday morning and they had them ready first thing Monday morning when the store opened. I actually walked in as one of the guys was finishing up shining my boots. I've been wearing my boots for a couple weeks now and they feel and look like new! Looks like high quality work. I appreciate their friendly customer service and their quick turnaround with my boots. I needed the boots for the upcoming weekend and was happy they only needed a couple days to fix my shoes. read more

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Its funny that reviewer nana said she paid $18 for new heels, polish and new tips. I wanted only rubber soles placed on NEW shoes (10 pairs each priced around $800) and he quoted me $30 each and that was the SPECIAL price. What kind of special price is that? Also he quoted $20 dollars to the women in front of me for repairing the middle shaft of the shoes as well as resole and polish. I would never ever go back here, because there craft is average (any shoe repair I have visited can resole, re-heel and polish shoes) and their attitude is obnoxious. read more

SO THANKFUL I FOUND THIS PLACE! I have a pair of vintage boots (they were my mom's in the early 1990's) that I adore. They're my favourite pair of shoes. The glue on the sole finally gave out, and I needed them fixed asap. I went on yelp and found this place, and went in. It was $36 to have both bottoms re-glued, as well as a polish so that they look nice. I will never go anywhere else and I'm so thankful to the staff here for saving my favourite shoes! read more

Other reviewers have basically said it all, but to add my two cents to the already overflowing penny jar: The folks here excel at their craft. They know how much you love your shoes, and how important the smallest detail can be, and they get it exactly right every time. On several occasions they've gone out of their way to special order hardware that I had broken so that it matched perfectly. They also have a great variety of replacement soles, so they can duplicate exactly the color and thickness of the original sole. (Ever seen pink strappy sandals with what looked like tire treads from an 18-wheeler glued onto the soles? Not pretty, but a lot of the shops in this area cater mainly to men, so that's all they have.) They also stitched up my favorite leather suitcase using the same contrast-colored thread so you really can't see the repair. read more

Comfort and beauty are two things that don't come together often when it comes to shoes. I have the absolute perfect pair of low-heel, peep-toe beige-colored shoes that I can wear anywhere, with anything, and I want to keep them forever. The heels and the soles were wearing out, so much so that Minas gave me that mock-scolding "young lady!" look when I showed them to him. I had waited too long to bring them to him, but he'll see what he could do. Two days later, the soles and heel were restored, and now these shoes have another couple years in them! That repair, plus a simple repair to one of my T-strap sandals, cost me only $25. Thank you guys!! :D read more

They basically ruined my bags. I walked in wanting to get my Saint laurant bag and my LV bag cleaned, as well as get a pair of shoes fixed....$270. The Saint Laurant bag has washed out spots all over the back like someone just took a wipe and stared wiping the color off. And there's still marks on the LV bag with some that weren't there before. It took 3 weeks for them to "clean"my bags and they ended up ruining both. I didn't even bother bringing the bags back in for them to fix because I knew I would get some over-explained excuse as to why the bags looked like this and they would charge me more, AND take another 3 weeks to resolve. Basically paid almost $300 for them to ruin my stuff and fix my shoes (which they did a good job with). If you have designer bags ... don't bring them here. read more

I finally found my dream shoe repair man. Mr. Minas literally had me at "do you play soccer?" when he took the first glance at several pairs of scuffed up boots and pumps I laid on the counter. I trust him to stretch any pair of tall boots to fit perfectly too. He and his staff are all very nice and they treat your shoes how you want them to be treated, with loving care, attention and respect. read more

Four score and seven years ago... just kidding. Four years ago, when my friends lived right next to this shop, I was ecstatic to find someone who respected expert craftsmanship as much as I did. Since then, I've dropped by whenever I visit NYC, since I don't live here. That is how dedicated to this place I am. I have not found another shoe repair that is as good as this place in terms of quality of work or service. A true gem. There have been a few articles about Minas and how he lost his business in the WTC during 9/11... and his dream is to open up shop in the WTC again. I wish him the best! read more