I cannot recommend San Pedro Handbag and Shoe Repair enough. Gabriel is truly the only person I…read moretrust with leather. His work is nothing short of amazing. I wish I had taken a before photo because my bag was covered in stains + the handles were so dirty from years of use. Gabriel completely transformed it. When I picked it up, it looked BRAND NEW. The leather is clean, refreshed, and restored so beautifully. you would never know how worn it was before. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and care he puts into his work really shows. If you have any leather bags, shoes or items that need cleaning, restoration, or repair, don't take them anywhere else. Gabriel is a true expert and worth every penny. Thank you for bringing my bag back to life!

BEWARE: Overcharged me and under delivered…read more Brought my favorite lace up boots to be repaired. The tongue was literally disintegrating. Charge me $120. Picked them up about two weeks later (that is not how long he said it would take - I was traveling and requesting the later pick up). He requires payment in advance, in full - this was a huge red flag to me, but because of the positive reviews, I let it go. Arrived to pick up the boots and the lace holes had not been cut in. So he did it while I waited. Turns out, the holes were too small for the laces. He damaged the end of the lace trying to get them through. Said I just need to work it a bit more but if it doesn't go through, he'd have to replace the metal rivets and charge me more. He was eventually able to get the lace through one of the holes and sent me home to do the rest. When I asked about the damaged lace, he told me I could tape it up or buy new laces. I got home to finish the job. Had to use my husband's tools to try and make the holes a little bigger. As a result, some of the leather started cracking off - is leather supposed to do that?? I'm so angry. In fairness, I did not call the owner back to give him a chance to fix this mess. I don't trust he would actually do it. I debated a long time before leaving this review. I don't like leaving such negative reviews without giving the owner an opportunity to make right. But, in this case, it didn't seem that he cared that the job was not done well from the outset - why should he do anything; he already has the money. Then saying he would have to charge me more so I could lace the boots? Seeing the damaged laces and telling me to just tape it or buy new laces? This is not someone who cares about the end product. I did buy new laces but the holes were too small for the these as well. I tried two with the smallest diameters I could find. It wasn't the laces. I recently moved to the area. My prior shoe repair person charges far less and would NEVER return the shoes to me looking as these did. He took pride in his work. The shoes always came back looking brand new. And, while not cheap (taking care of good shoes is not cheap), I never paid as much as I did at San Pedro Shoe and Handbag. Sadly, he's an hours drive, one way. May just do that in the future though. About the only positive with this entire experience is that parking is quite ample. Just thought I should warn you. Would strongly recommend AGAINST paying in advance.

I have been looking for a shoe repair business for a bit. I walked in this shop out of curiosity…read morebecause it was in the neighborhood. I am so pleased. The owner of this store is first a gentleman second an artist. He clearly knows his craft. I had many pairs of shoes that needed cleaning and repair along with belts and a handbag. All items meticulously cared for. They look great. So, if you are looking for a wonderful business operated by a professional and fantastic owner look no further, you are here.

I just hate it when I'm walking and my heel falls off, but this is just what happened. I had a pair…read moreof shoes from the '80's where one heel completely came off as I was walking and the other pair was just about to do the same. I noticed this shop took over the old One Hour Photo that had been here for decades, but closed. It's in the CVS shopping center, right next to Noah's Bagels. I took my shoes in, the proprietor and shoe repairman came out from the back. He gave me a quote of $30 to re-glue both heels. I took them in on a Saturday. He asked me if Friday was okay? I said yes and paid in advance. He gave me a copy of my receipt and stapled it to the ticket. Not too talkative, but he's a busy guy. He has quite the workshop back there, behind the counter. From the front, you can see his work bench and machinery. When I came back, there was a line. I also noticed there was a significant volume of shoes that were repaired and ready for pickup. I gave him my ticket, which he used to pull the plastic bin my shoes were in. Yay, new glue. I'm happy. I noticed he repairs purses, so that may be next on my list. He also sells merchandise. Ie Shoelaces and insoles.

Great service, quality work…read more Old timer, blue collar shoe repair and leather worker. He made me some rear seat straps for my old Porsche 911.

Cannot recommend enough! He was quick, efficient and even cleaned up my shoes. Other shops wanted…read moreto charge me 5x the price. I will absolutely be back!

Excellent work and great customer service!…read more My boots needed a polish and my suede heels needed new tips. Both were done beautifully and they offered the option of more extensive repair on the heel but it wasn't worth it for a pair I barely wear. They weren't pushy about the more expensive option which I appreciated. It took about 2 weeks, but they texted me as soon as they were done.

Superb job bringing life back to a pair of 20 year old Faragamo slip ons... redyed and conditioned…read more/ kept the patina on the buckle. Also repaired a hand made belt and removed acrylic paint and conditioned. Very please.

I dropped my item off on Monday and it was ready the next day…read more Quick and efficient service. They have excellent customer service! Very friendly staff.

I brought my purse here a few years ago to have the strap shortened, and they did an excellent job…read more-- you can't even tell where the adjustment was made. Recently, I brought in another purse because the interior was peeling from wear and tear. The gentleman who helped me was upfront and honest; he gave me a quote but explained that the repair would be almost the same price as the purse itself, and the outcome might not be perfect due to the exterior lining. I truly appreciate his honesty and transparency. This company is trustworthy, skilled, and provides outstanding customer service. They fix, shoes, luggage, shoes etc. Highly recommend!

Did a great job stretching my YSL suede heels I just bought. Got them stretched quickly and for a…read morefair price !

Love, Love, Love this business. My dad started going there in the 1970s(?) and I am so happy to be…read moreable to continue to support them. So friendly and professional. And reasonable! And always the bowl of candy and tangerines by the door. Perfect. :-)

Quality service and time to deliver is very important for customers …read more It is very convenient to my place to this shop. It is very good for us if we can have such a good shop to repair

I have a pair of Etienne Aigner leather and wood sandals that are at least 10 years old and not…read moreterribly attractive by today's standards (let's pretend that they were the height of fashion in their time). But I still LOVE them, so I was crushed when they let me down. Just as I was leaving Bergin's after a few rounds the strap detached from the wood making them impossible to wear. My date may have been amused, but I was not amused to be walking down Fairfax barefoot. Dangerous and disgusting. After the shoes sat in my car for several months because I just couldn't bear to get rid of the broken, ugly and pathetic pair that only the fashion senseless could love, I was delighted to happen upon a shoe repair. For a mere $5, my shoes have been restored to all their former mediocrity. I can't wait for summer to come.

The team took care of me and did an outstanding job repairing my boots. The damage was extensive,…read moreservice life totally spent, however, the experience here, and the dedication to there craft revived my boots to near pristine condition. I can't help but admire them every time I walk past a mirrior, and even found myself posing like Jim Carrey in "The Grinch." Hats off to the team, and thank you very much!

I was thrilled to discover this shoe repair shop. I needed a strap and zipper repaired on my…read morebackpack, and the person who greeted me when I walked in was extremely friendly and informative about anything the repair process. She explained how much it would cost and mentioned that it could be ready in about three days. I found the pricing to be very reasonable compared to another place I used to go. They were professional and polite, clearly outlining what needed to be fixed and how they would handle it. There were no hidden surprises. When I picked it up it was just as they promised. Thank you Pro Shoe. You have gained a new customer. So glad I found you.

Hands down the best shoe repair in LA. Artur is exceptional at his craft and such a humble, kind…read morepresence. Hoping they reopen soon.

Arthur had been a part of the community for so long, doing amazing work at fair prices. I've had…read moreat least half a dozen shoes revived here and my wife comes here often for boot and heel caps. All was well until he closed and has not been reachable. My wife had just taken her favorite boots to him and now is so upset that they have disappeared along with Arthur! I expected better from him. He's a stand up guy. This ghosting is a bit ridiculous. We need an update sir. This is no way to treat your loyal customers.