Prices are expensive and wait times are slow. When they had the fire I lost an expensive pair of shoes and never replaced.

If 6 stars was available, that's what it would give. This was a good distance from my home but I had heard good things about them. I needed a very high heel cut down on two brand new pair of shoes. I had tried somewhere else and was told it couldn't be done. I took my shoes in and was greeted by the nicest man and woman. They explained exactly what they could and could not do. Told me they were a bit behind and it would be a couple of weeks. I didn't mind. The man called me later that same day to tell me they were ready. I was nice to them, they were nice to me. I highly recommend. read more

Good quality work. I've had shoes and fanny pack repairs. The only negative is the completion time may be long, I assume for to increased volume of referrals. read more

Very efficient and supremely friendly. Quick work turnaround and very impressive results. I would recommend these nice knowledgeable people to anyone needing any type of shoe or boot cleaning or repair. 500 stars!! read more

A real shoe repair shop. Messy but professional. Staff friendly. Done men's and women's for us. Repairs have lasted and renewed for another life. Would highly recommend. read more

I think this guy only likes to repair high end , handcrafted leather products that have a high-end brand name. Anything else is considered junkto him?. read more

I've been patronizing Nu Life /Alvin Hooper & his staff for over 20 years. The name is so befitting because he actually transforms your old, broken, dirty shoes/handbags & leather goods & breaths "Nu Life" into them!!! Alvin's passion for his chosen craft is evident in every job he completes. His welcoming spirit, fierce commitment to go above & beyond to satisfy his customers is the reason I will continue to support/share & give him my business. Thank-you & continued success, T Hilliard & family read more

Nu Life Shoe Repair - Brought back the vibrant color to my favorite Ugg boots!!! - Shoe Repair Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Nu life always provides exceptional service. I've brought shoes in for repair and even bags and backpacks. They did a "spit shine "on some work boots and the results were way beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this place for all your shoe needs. read more

Nu Life Shoe Repair - "Spit shined boots" - Shoe Repair Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The best cobbler in the city and christian man of god, he treat your shoes like your own. read more

I have been going here for over 10 years and they do the most wonderful job! The owner is the sweetest man and always fixes my very worn shoes when it seems impossible. He does quality work and he is the only person I will ever trust with my Louboutins...he even fixed my Louis Vuitton purse! His prices are extremely reasonable and I cannot recommend him enough. read more

My gps sent me in loops but I finally found it. Tucked at the end of a shopping center and the sign does not mention Nu Life. Fixed my husband's belt in minutes at no charge. Great company! read more

Alvin here gave new life to my battered black and brown pairs of "everyday" dress shoes! He replaced the factory glued soles with Goodyear welt rubber soles by Vibram and Neolite heels. They look and, more importantly, fit better than they did out of the box. I just recently moved back to Memphis from Washington, DC, and while my prior home had no shortage of good cobblers, I struggled to find one here- that is until I found Alvin. Helpful Yelp reviews pointed me to Nu Life Shoe Repair and I'm glad I gave them a try- I will be back! Thank you! read more

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My husband scuffed up a pair of new Chelsea boots to the point we were sure we were going to have to buy a new pair. I've never used a shoe repair service but I figured I'd give it a go. I brought the boots to Nu Life and they completely repaired them! The best part? It took them less than a day to give the shoes a second life at a completely reasonable price. I will be a customer of Nu Life for life! read more

My brother needed his work shoes re-soled and based on the previous Yelp reviews, decided to give this place a try. After they did such a great job on his shoes, I decided to come here as well, even though it's a good 30 min drive from my house. Walking in, it was just straight off lovely and personable customer service. The lady behind the counter wasn't sure if they could help me, so called someone from the back and that gentleman saw my shoes and said, "oh yeah, Clark's is a nice brand" and said he could fix my shoes. I paid in advance and then a week later picked up my shoes that look as good as new!! Super happy :-) Yelp Review 133/ 2017 read more

This place is a hidden gem! My favorite pair of boots had a hard plastic heel that was chipping away. I decided to replace them before winter came and I would need to wear them everyday. I found this place and decided to give them a try. They seemed to be pretty busy but they took my contact info and gave me a number to call if I needed anything. The staff was very kind and welcoming. I was a bit nervous because my boots were expensive and if the heel didn't match the material of the boot, the look would be ruined. Two weeks later my boots are done and they look brand new! I absolutely love them and the support I have with them now is better than before. They were previously slippery but now they have the best grip. It only cost $15 for two new high quality heels. I was beyond surprised. I love this place and will be back! read more

Exceeded our expectations!!!! Fixed what we thought was permanent damage that another shoe repair shop had done on a pair of dress shoes.. but this shop did amazing and the people in this shop are very kind .. will be back !!! read more

My favorite boots started to fall apart -- literally -- the sole was falling off the right boot. Cindy took the boot on Saturday and called me on Monday to say it was ready and to bring the mate so she could polish it up, too. She did a great job of fixing it and is a pleasure to deal with. So I brought in another shoe that was doing the same thing. Repairing and cleaning up the boot cost $6.50 + tax. Same for the shoe. This is the only place in town I'll ever get my shoes worked on from now on, and I highly recommend Cindy and Nu Life Shoe Repair to one and all! read more

I tried several shoe repair shops before Nu Life. Their work was okay, but not on the level I was accustomed. Alvin is a perfectionist and it shows. Great work! Great customer service! read more

Found them after doing a Google search and reading the Yelp and Google reviews. Awesome service! I had to have the tongue of a dress shoe reattached. Alvin did it while I waited (about 5 minutes) and charged me $7.10 including tax. Definitely worth the trip and will make sure my family and friends use his shop! read more

When I came back from work and saw my brand new Madewell bag had a gigantic black stain on it, I freaked out. Then I proceeded to make it worse by scrubbing it, completely scratching the area of the stain. I called a few shoe/leather repair places and visited some in the 'burbs but was told that there was no way it could be fixed. After being quoted a ridiculous price somewhere, I found Nu Life Shoe Repair on yelp and took my bag there. The owner made me feel much better and said he'd try to fix it in the next few days. I went and picked up my bag today 4 days after I dropped it off, and though the damaged part of the bag couldn't be completely fixed (I knew that going into it), the color matches perfectly. And, the best part was that it cost less than half of what I was quoted at another place! Definitely will be back with my shoes! read more

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So I went here today based on the earlier reviews with two pairs of shoes. Let's just say this is the only place I ever bring my shoes from now on. Here's how it went down: One pair had a hole on the heel where the heel tape/covering had been nicked off, he didn't think he could repair them because his replacement stuff didn't really match but I told him to it anyway. Two thumbs up for his honesty, but I chose to get them fixed anyway. They should be ready on Friday. The second pair just needed a new tap - and he did on the spot and polished out the nicks on the heel. It took all of 3 minutes! For less than $10 my favorite Nine West booties look great. (Side note: I took this same pair of shoes to another place in the suburbs for tap replacement earlier this year. They took a week to do it, charged me $15, nearly ruined the covering on the heel in the process and now I'm having to replace them within 9 months anyway.) So happy! read more

Customer service and great value are what come to mind when I think of Nu Life Shoe Repair. Every time I bring in my shoes the man who owns this shop is so pleasant to me. They don't really know me there (I don't visit THAT much), but the warm nature of each person that works at this shop makes me feel like an old friend. I really only come to get my heels redone so I can't speak about other types of services, but the heel replacement is always well done. Even better, the price is pretty reasonable. The turn around is generally pretty fast too! The last time I was in there the owner asked me to wait for 5 minutes and he would have me on my way with new heels! A place that makes me smile and fixes my shoes quickly for a reasonable price deserves 5 stars! read more

After calming down and picking up my shoes--albeit 5 weeks later-- I can say they are solidly three stars. The prices are great, the craftsmanship is above average, and they greet you warmly on arrival. But that is where the customer service takes a sharp turn--see previous post. All in all. I don't recommend giving them large or especially complicated orders if you need your shoes back for an event within two months. I'm willing to give them a second chance the next time I'm in town. read more

When I arrived I was sure the service I needed performed on my shoes were possible. The associate said it could be done. I got Awesome service and quick turn around. I had a great first experience and will definitely recommend to others and return as a customer . read more

Only place I have gone for 7 years and I have a lot of shoes. Alvin and his partner are personable and really great at their craft!

Excellent. First time using them and loved the results. They were much cheaper than the place in Germantown and extremely friendly! My two pairs of shoes only took two days to fix. Definitely recommend using them! read more

This is an Awesome store!! My girlfriend needed to get her heel taps replaced on her heels before and event that we were attending later. Despite how much work they had. They graciously completed the work while we waited for the the shoes. We were in and out and we made our event on time!! Outstanding Service!! read more

This is the only place in Memphis I would get my shoes repaired. turn around time is always quick, and customer service is top notch. I am always impressed. read more

Alvin and his staff are awesome people! I took my Christian Louboutin So Kate heels in for repair & I am beyond satisfied! He replaced my heel caps and installed a rubber sole on the bottom of my shoes. He's so kind! I would refer anyone to him! Great quality and customer service! read more

Absolutely the best shoe repair in Memphis! I would highly recommend them! The owner is super kind and their customer service is top notch! read more

Great. Place. I would go back. Keep in mind that this place is in a "Strip Mall" center off of Summer. So drive slow to not miss the place. Would Recommend them. I brought My J Choo's over to him. Granted he couldn't fix them, but was honest about not being able to do anything for me. I appreciate him trying and going the extra mile for me. read more

Oh my goodness, what an amazing throw back to quality craftsmanship, community focus and customer service. My worn out favorite shoes are like new again with snappy new heels which were delivered just in time for me to head out of town to a work conference. These folks are a part of why Memphis is special, makers and entrepreneurs matter and people are the beginning and end of everything. read more

I took an old pair of shoes that I loved because of the soft leather. I wasn't sure they would survive. However these folks did a great job in bringing back that soft leather feel and polishing them. read more

I decided to try Nu Life based on previous reviews for excellent customer service and the fact that I really didn't have a week to wait for my shoe repair. I was NOT disappointed. I would give 10 stars if I could!!! I went in this morning and showed Alvin my shoes. They needed heel replacements desperately. He was courteous, professional and super prompt. He offered to fix my heels while I waited. I was in and out in 11 minutes!!! WOW!!! I would highly recommend Alvin and Nu Life. read more

Just gotta add, my last experience here was no fluke. Once again on a Saturday, I showed up, was offered the chance to wait five minutes, and walked out with re-heeled shoes for a whopping $9.29. This is seriously the best place ever! read more

Great Customer Service... Awesome Work. I have to drive a little further but it's worth it to receive excellent service and to be treated with respect. Give him a try. You'll be pleased. read more

The rubber tip came off one of my stilettos. I was in and out of the shop in 15 mins. Fast friendly service.

Did a great job of cleaning my vintage LV purse. Price was excellent as well. I will continue to support them and bring in my vintage purse finds as well as my old shoes. read more

This place is awful don't ever go here!!!! I don't like slagging off local businesses. I prefer them to chain stores and like to see quality mom and pop places thrive. I would pay extra even to support them. NOT this one! I have a friend from the east coast who has been here for two months. She broke the heel on a favorite pair of shoes. She gave up on them but to surprise her I brought them here to get fixed. That was three weeks ago. Each week I have been told to come back next week. Now she is leaving and the shoes are still not done and they don't even have them. It seems for some reason they have been sent out to someone else. I cannot for the life of me understand how this place has gotten the good reviews it has. First time I have been badly led astray by YELP! read more

This place was clutch. I forgot to get my double monk strap shoes shined before serving as a bridesmaid at my friend's wedding. Recommended by my tailor at James Davis, I ran over here and dropped my shoes off. The guys were very nice, very thorough, and very inexpensive. They have quite a few shoes and boots there, and I love how close they are to Highpoint Terrace. I'll be dropping my shoes off here for cleaning and service more often. read more