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    Dropped off a pair of 3 month old Danner boots to have some cut threads replaced (cut while working but no damage to leather). Apart from the threads on the one area of the boots, they are in good shape. Without even looking at the boots the owner originally said they were just worn out and junk and I should buy new ones. After I handed him the boots and he actually looked at them, he said he could replace the threads and for an additional $15 would clean both of them. He said he would need to remove the lace eyelets to stitch them which I said was fine. I agreed to his price and paid upfront (big mistake). A week later I went in to pick up the shoes. I grabbed them, he sold me some leather conditioner for them and I left. Later that day I took the shoes out and actually looked at his repair. It was absolutely horrible. There were now holes in the leather where he apparently attempted to stitch it on his machine without removing the eyelets and completely missed the seams he was to be repairing. He must have ripped out those threads and attempted to stitch it by hand. Those stitches were loose, uneven, and missing in some areas. There was also glue all over the shoes. Upon seeing this, I decided to return to the store. I walked into the store and he obviously recognized me and asked how he could help. I told him that I was disappointed in the repair and attempted to show him the issues. At this point the owner proceeded to call me a mother f**ker, said that there's only 3,000 cobblers left in the US and it's because of f**king ass holes like me. He then told me that he wasn't giving g me anything and to get the f**k out of his store. I told him that I didn't want a refund and that I just wanted them repaired correctly. He then told me that he had been in jail 3 times and that guys like me would get f**ked in the ass in jail. Not sure where that came from but I guess he's just mad at the world. At that point he picked up my shoes and threw them out the front door onto the sidewalk and threatened to kill me. During this entire exchange, I never raised my voice. I never yelled at him. I never insulted him. I never threatened him in any way. This is the most unprofessional establishment I've ever been to in my life. I thought I would help out a small business in the city but this places deserves to go out of business immediately before the crazy owner kills someone. The police were contacted due to the death threat. Since he didn't actually touch me, theres nothing legally they could do but they said they are already aware of this owner. He's apparently done this numerous times before. They suggested going to another reputable cobbler. I've attached pictures so you can see the garbage work he does.

    The spot above the arrow is worse in person plus the lighter discoloration damage after his 2nd cleaning.

    1/6/23 dropped off suede boots (sole coming unglued). Mrs. Owner recommends replacing soles but glue for now, also replace worn heels. Friendly small talk. Me- thx, see you soon! 1/9 stop in early before work, spoke with Mr. Owner. ME- glue vs replace sole?? MR- no need, will glue it, ready to p/u tomorrow. ME- ok, great! 1/11 MR & MRS both there. ME- blue p/u tag in hand..hi, here to p/u my boots! MRS- with unpleasant expression rudely states not supposed to p/u yet, that's why I wrote 1/13 on p/u tag. ME- Mr said I could p/u next day. She brings boots to counter. After examining, I notice and point out glue residue at top of boot where foot enters. ME- (in a nice tone) looks like there's glue here. Mr rudely comes up behind Mrs stating boots were a mess to begin with. (Ummm, NOT TRUE). In a huff he took it to clean off glue while Mrs talked to him (I believe to calm him). Btw, I'm non-confrontational, so while waiting notice an obvious, dark spot at lower outside of other boot. ME- (again nice) 'xuse me, theres a dark spot on this one. MR again says- boots already had stuff all over them..blah-arrrg-blah! I'll clean them now!! Mrs repeats what Mr says. ME- I've taken good care of those boots. I'm not being rude, I don't understand. Just want the spot treated (never raised my voice to either of them). Waited til he was done. Glue removed from the one, the other "treated" and handed to me. They said boot has to dry. She hands me the boot. I yelled nicely back toward work area, ok thanks so much! Later, I go to leave work. Boot is dry but ugly spot is worse, a sort of water mark surrounding it. I'm frustrated. Drive by shop but closed for the day. 1/12 take stained boot early before work. MR- what now?! ME- the spot from yesterday is worse. I attempted to tell him if spot was there originally I'd asked and paid to clean it (said it a couple of times, he kept talking over and berating me). Hastily grabs boot from the counter to clean it, gives me blue ticket, "come back in 3 days!" ME- don't clean if its going to be even worse! MR- I'm cleaning the whole boot!! ME- I only want spot treated (had to raise my voice because he's towards back of shop, there's a tv on wall near front counter and kept talking over me refusing to listen). MR- you just wont shut up..nobody can do what I do.. find someone else". ME- I'll gladly find someone else..grabbed my phone to record (audio, no video). He can be heard speaking rudely to me saying he doesn't care about my review (I never mentioned anything about a review.. BUT, here it is). ME- wow, talk to all your customers like that ?? THEN! He admits to it.. "I do talk to my customers rude because no one can do what I do!" (shows me random shoe with a worn heel).. "you wanna fix that?!" Before recording he offered me my money back but he had grabbed it and started cleaning. I stated I don't want it to turn out even worse. He repeats he's cleaning the whole boot. I said ONLY the spot (neither of the boots needed cleaning, in fact, Mrs never suggested it when I first dropped them off.. actually the heels could've waited another couple of seasons since I wear only thru wintertime). His argument was me telling him how to do his job! LOL, nope, just wanted the spot that happened while in his shop to be cleaned. Told him if it turns out worse I want my money back, he said he wouldn't because he's a liar (recorded). Finally got the boot back. He yelled, cussed, and insulted me as I walked away (also on recording). Funny how there's several other dissatisfied customer reviews with similar experiences. Smudge/spots that weren't there when items were dropped off, plus rude yelling and berating customers who point out a problem with the service.. a serious, unreasonable hot head! No more of my business. There's a couple in the neighboring county to the south that appear to have decent reviews.

    Dear Quality Shoe Repair in Frederick, Maryland, I brought in my black, winter boots about a few years ago and was impressed with your knowledge and service. The sole had started to come loose at the toe box and I honestly didn't know if they could be fixed. But I wanted to find out. My boots, though not made of seal skin and reindeer fur for Arctic trekking, possess some redeemable qualities. Namely, they're resoleable! Most footwear is made to trash when they break down, so I was surprised and grateful my boots were salvageable. You Quality Shoe Repair peeps explained the ins and outs of how you'd repair them and you did a great job. My boots were back in business! Good service attracts customers. I recommended Quality Shoe Repair to my step-mom who needs lifts built into all her shoes. She also had a good experience. When I decided to get my lazy butt back into hiking this week, I discovered that my hiking boots needed repair. I brought them in to your store, and showed you how the sole was peeling off. You explained that it was dry rot, and that you could fix it. Again, a display of expertise! I was stoked. So when I came to pick them up, I was shocked to see this black smudge along the sides of my boots. It looked like the repairman haphazardly sloped on the shoe goo. I didn't know what to say. I mean, they are hiking boots, after all. They're mean to get dirty. Still, something didn't feel right. I mean, shoe goo was all over my boots. I'm practicing speaking up for myself, (I seriously hate doing this), so I did. And was able to eke out: Umm, excuse me . . . what is this black stuff? And I pointed. You glanced at the black stuff and threw your hands in the air. What can I do, it was already like that, you said. I was aghast. You flat out dismissed my concern. I don't think you pay such close attention to detail even to notice if it was already like that. It saddens me, but I think I have to find a new shoe repair guru. Thanks for the good times. Good luck. Sincerely, former customer

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    5 months ago

    Nasty rude people. I wouldn't have them work on a pair of broken flip-flops. Your money, and time, are better spent elsewhere.

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    7 months ago

    owner told my boyfriend to go fuck himself when he asked a simple question about the glue used on his shoes. Horrible business owner. RUN.

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    3 years ago

    I fixed 5 pairs of shoes and boots in last month with them. It is outstanding service and quality.

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    3 years ago

    i have no idea why it's called " quality" because it's anything but! The work is shoddy and the cobbler is unprofessional

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    Thank You so much Mark. Glad to be here too.

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    Thank You so much Victoria! I hope your Mom likes the bag too!

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    Thank You so much Joey. Glad you were happy!

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    He did a great job putting new tips on my shoes. Shoes look brand new. First time I've ever used their services. Will use again.

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    New soles have aggressive hiking lugs and the pair done last year show little wear, with plenty of grip.

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