Came here recently to enquire about getting some boots resoled and some regular shoe soles changed…read moreto an anti-slip sole. I was told my boots couldn't be resoled as they were a certain type of sole that 'wouldn't take a sole'?!...okay. Was a bit miffed about that (especially as I managed to get them resoled in another cobblers!) and was then told to get the soles on my shoes changed to anti-slip (there was nothing wrong with the original soles; just they weren't very grippy) would cost me just shy of £20! Ouch. Because these were some favourite shoes of mine & made of leather I figured what the hey...I'd rather pay that than not really be able to wear them come the icy/snowy weather. Still, I did think nearly £20 was a bit steep... They're only open until 5pm Mon-Sat so I had to wait until the next Saturday to collect them. Upon collecting them I thought they looked okay but on closer inspection the heels have got big staples visible in them and I thought this was strange as in the past I have never been able to see anything other than the heel itself. Also the sole they used was grooved and not smooth/flat as before but upon walking on them they still do not feel particularly non-slip. Hmph. Bit annoyed. Also they only take cash only and on that particular day I didn't have enough cash on me so had to go away & take out some. The lady serving was very pleasant but I don't think I will be back as I know of better/cheaper cobblers in the area.

A smashing little shop, full of bargains and staffed by cheery competent people who will advise you…read moreif an item is worth repairing or not !! They seem to have everything you could want on their shelves, from footwear and bags to wallets and dyes, and shoelaces and heelgrips !! In my opinion this is the best footwear shop in Glasgow !!

I must admit, I'd never noticed this place existed before... probably because I've not ever needed…read moreto use their services before more that it existing in some Diagon Alley of Shawlands. Anyway, the guys who work there are really friendly and have obviously been doing this most, if not all of their lives. Really quick service (30 minutes for a re-heeling) and very good price (£5.49) and friendly, skilled staff make this my go-to place from now on for all shoe and key-related requirements!

An excellent business, indeed. A small, local business which provides good quality work - and fast!…read moreYou can expect shoes to be repaired and keys to be cut within the day (usually). Although, do keep in mind that Saturdays are their busiest days and hence, some services can take longer depending on local demand. The staff are very friendly, helpful and honest about how well the repair can be expected to be. For instance, there are no false promises if you have left something for too long to repair. They also stock a wide range of shoe and key paraphernalia as well as zippo lighters and the like.

Strongly recommend this unassuming looking shop for the quality of service, promptness with which…read morerepairs are carried out, but also the honesty and integrity of the owner. If a shoe is worth repairing he'll tell you but if it isn't he'll be equally frank. Shoes are beautifully clean when I come to collect them (will need to clean them before I take them round next time! :) ) Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else!!

Discovered a hole in my motorcycle boots. I did NOT like the idea of forking out £300 for a…read morereplacement pair at short notice, and neither did i enjoy the squelching of wet socks and feet in my boots. I did some research on the internet and came across Tip Top Shoe repairs in Mount Florida. Headed over yesterday, explained my problem and Jim suggested a rubber sole and heel to be put onto both boots. I left them with him, walked out in my socks (nice sunny day and getting odd looks from folks) to a cafe round the corner for breakfast. Had just finished my breakfast and Jim called to say they were ready. To be frank, i did not know what to expect and i was pleasantly surprised to see the heavily worn down sole replaced with a rubber half sole and new rubber heels. and the price was...... £20 for the pair! Jim's skills saved me a packet, my feet are dry and if the glue holds up i'm expecting to get another couple of years riding out of them. The other option i was exploring was buying some shoe goo on amazon and doing a DIY patch job.... the cost of the shoe goo was 14 delivered and i would have made mince meat of trying to creating a smooth finish, with the expectation of replacing the boots soon after. Jim is a very easy guy to talk to, he explores all the options with you and despite the fact that he was busy with other orders he understood my predicament of not having spare shoes to walk about in and prioritised my boots. I can't thank him enough and my advice to bikers in Glasgow is..... check your boots and if the soles are worn down then go see Jim and get new soles BEFORE you get holes in them. You will be keeping a traditional local business alive and your wallet will thank you. My previous disappointing experience with Timpson's a few years ago and their prices of £59 for resoles saved me a potential headache. I am certain you will not find better service, quality of work and rates anywhere else this side of Glasgow. one well chuffed, dry footed biker

Ive used this branch of Timpsons on several times usually to put a new battery in a watch or to fix…read morea pin in the strap. Like most shops Timpsons is quite a small shop where a lot actually happens from fixing shoes to engraving & passport photos can also be taken here. You can book items in for repair such as shoes and watches and collect them later in the day or week. Usually it's a quick service but their battery's don't seem to last that long.

Had a battery problem with my laptop. Problem was fixed as soon as was possible, reasonably priced…read moreand with very friendly service. Will definitely use them again. Highly recommend.

I ordered a custom built gaming computer from them. The staff were really friendly and helpful with…read moreadvice about which case to get and which how big my SSD hard drive should be. The parts were ordered fast and the computer built quickly. They thoroughly tested the computer before I came to collect it to ensure everything was working. I'm very very happy with my new computer. I would 100% get another computer from here!

Here is the thing I was shocked by the rudeness of the annoying little tool I spoke to. I went In…read moreand asked to make sure they did pictures for a passport. He said to me yes, and to make sure I'm keeping myself right, I asked the guy what about my mask, in a sarcastic tone the little maggot said to me, " you need to take your mask off" in a sarcastic tone, leaving me feel small totally

I went here yesterday to get my shoes fixed, as they only needed glue, a little waterproofing. I…read morewent in on Monday, but it was not done for me coming back, I understood that as they are a very busy shop. I came back today and they were fixed perfect. Glued, waterproofed with glue on a crack, then polished black to hide the glue. All this for a grand total of £2 I'm well happy with the job. My grandfather was a cobbler for over 25 years with Mister Minit, so I was telling them this and having a chat. Now a days as a cobbler they do more than fix shoes, watch straps and cut keys. They actually fix mobile phones too. Bring all your old shoes here and get them made like new. Thanks guys

Had an urgent need for some engraving on a trophy for primary school. Presentation tomorrow. Very…read morehelpful gentleman in the shop listened to my sad tale of woe, stopped what he was doing and did my engraving for me right away. I was most impressed. A very helpful guy who was determined to assist me and ensure that the trophy was ready for the awards ceremony. So grateful for his assistance. Can I give him more than 5 stars? And the cost was really not a lot for such grand service. Sadly I guess no one else bothers recording good service these days.

A cobblers and a key makers…read more Not my usual port of call on a shopping trip but it's handy to know that it's there all the same. Nestled round the corner in the middle of Brandon Parade so easily missed. Does exactly what it says on the tin: copies your keys, fixes your soles and makes the odd door plaque or dog tag.

I stopped here while on holiday in Scotland because I wanted to send things to a friend/family…read moreduring my travels abroad. I had been to several places prior that were unable to help me and I had just about given up when someone suggested giving a go here. I'm so glad that I did because they were helpful, kind, and knowledgeable- to top it off, I had the opportunity to have a lovely chat with the people at the desk (as well as interacting with a dog called Olive). What every seasoned traveler finds by moving around is that unexpected things happen and it's not so much what happens to us as it is what we do with the collection of experiences. This is one of those times. It could've easily been an unfortunate day and by all means, it's normal to feel human emotions. But what I can say is that things have a way of turning the way they are meant to, as evidenced by having authentic connection with everyone here. When I do come back to visit, I wouldn't mind popping by to say hello. I'm thankful for your help and compassion, and look forward to more philosophical inquiries. Cheers!

I understand that we need shops like Mail Box Etc but this is one of the most tedious shops in the…read morehistory of man. If I force myself to look past the widescreen boredom that is this shop then I can appreciate that it is actually filled with very useful services. If you need a special mail box because you don't trust the one at your house then this is a good shop to go to. If like me you need to get lots of things photocopied and have very little money I give this a big Yelp stamp of approval. It also offers quite cheap Internet access so if you are in the area and freak out about needing to update your Twitter or check how much spam your email account has then pop in.