Thank you, Teresa, for taking care of my shoes at Shoe Wiz. This is my go-to spot for shoe repairs as it's close to work and they can do same-day repairs: drop off the shoes by noon and they'll be ready for pickup by closing time same day. I mistakenly wake over a tree grate, damaging my Gucci bootie's heel, losing the heel cap and ruining the leather on the heel. These shoes came with two pairs of heel caps when I purchased them years ago that I provided to the repair shop to faciliate the repair as I wanted to get these shoes as close to original condition. Teresa gladly took my order and is very friendly and professional. I was quoted $25 and accepted it as I did not have much time to shop around for a better deal. I should have asked what the price would have been if I didn't provide my own heel caps to repair my shoes. All-in-all, I'm happy with the results and added a tip to my payment. I recommend this spot for fast, reliable and professional service. read more

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5 stars - Quick, expert shoe shine in the Financial District! If you're in San Francisco and your shoes need a fast, professional polish, head straight to Shoe Wiz. My Cole Haans were already in decent shape, but I wanted them looking sharp. Teresa, the owner, welcomed me right away, had me sit at the counter, and got to work treating and shining them. In under 10 minutes, they looked absolutely brand new--seriously impressive work! She was friendly, skilled, and did it all with a great smile. Fantastic while-you-wait service. Highly recommend for anyone needing a quick refresh on their dress shoes read more

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CLOSER TO MY WORK I work in the Financial District in SF. When my heel plates of my dress shoes are worn down I would go to Shoe Wiz at the Westfield San Francisco Centre. With the closure of that shopping center I was fortunate to find Shoe Wiz at Embarcado Center, which for me is about 5-minute walk from work. The heel plates I buy from Shoe Wiz have a strong rubber mold that can last for a couple of years. Anytime I need heel plates replacement I don't have to worry about going to place after work I can go to Shoe Wiz at Embardero Center during work. read more

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I'm sad that I don't have the photos from before. I was almost trashing these gloves, and other shoe shops have told me, "There's nothing I can do." With so much creativity and good work, and with a 24-hour turnover, these gloves feel like new again!! Would recommend for any leather boxing gloves!! read more

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The strap holder for my purse tore - the part sewn onto the purse body. This is a weird purse made out of recycled truck inner tubes. Shoe Wiz perfectly repaired it for $25 AND next day pickup!! It's a tiny little shop - all the repair equipment is right behind the counter. Embarcadero Three location is super convenient for those of us working downtown. And the woman doing the repairs was super kind! Thank you Shoe Wiz. read more

What do you do when you have talking shoes? Talking back certainly didn't work. All kidding aside, I haven't been attending formal events for years, even before March 2020. So when I pulled those new pair of Cole Haan's and the sole separated from the shoe, I was on the hunt for someone who could repair these barely worn shoes. I called and emailed a company that previously helped me that used to be on Geary St. My resent email was answered with a $50 estimate. I replied that it was fine and asked how and where to pay and deliver my shoes. Then... crickets. Multiple emails, phone calls.... crickets (was so tempted to review that biz but, not having anything good to say...). My friend went online and referenced me to several stores near and in the Financial District which led me here. Since a lot of my work errands are in or around the Financial District, I walked here on a weekday late morning and brought my 'talking' shoes here. The friendly lady gave me an estimate of $40.00 and told me that it would be ready in a week. Bringing the shoes as it was boxed and stored for many years, she kindly explained how my shoes were damaged. About two weeks later, I returned with my receipt stub and she pulled my boxed shoes from her shelf. After tax, the cost was even less than what she estimated and I was impressed with hour my repaired Cole Haan dress shoes (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jxt_nMhM5KRpQs4h-077XQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) looked. Thank you, Shoe Wiz, and the kind lady (owner?) for checking one of my to-do items off my list. Simply done and it cost me less than I expected. read more

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I wear a leg brace and am very hard on my shoes. I took my favorite sandals to Shoe Wiz to be cleaned up for the summer. The shoes are part cloth and part leather, all of which needed to be spruced up and polished, plus part of one shoe needed to be resoled. She did an outstanding job and they were done in less than 24 hours. They literally look like new. Very reasonably priced too. I'm thrilled. read more

Very disappointing experience. I brought in my shoes for a simple repair, and the sole came apart almost immediately after picking them up. When I went back to ask for it to be fixed properly, the owner accused me of lying and refused to take responsibility. The workmanship was poor, and the customer service was worse. I now have to pay someone else to fix the damage. I do not recommend this place. AVOID read more

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Excellent and fast service. Want to keep patronizing this business so they stay in the Embarcadero.

Miracle workers! They can resole anything. I brought in 2 pairs of my favorite boots that were ground down well past the sole, torn seams, etc, and they transformed them back into like new, but without the pain of having to break them back in again. They also added soles to some new boots I purchased. The soles had 0 traction at all, were just flat wood, so they added a rubber sole with tons of traction so that I can actually wear them outside. You'd never be able to tell it wasn't from the original manufacturer. They basically take shoes and make them better and stronger, so they last 10 times longer. Long Live Shoe Wiz! read more

I've come here many times because it on my walk to work. I've had boots, heels, tips and more replaced, and they've always fallen apart. I kept giving them the benefit of the doubt, but I just got a pair of Prada boot heel tips repaired and one came off the first time I wore it (today). I love the convenience of this location, but their work doesn't last. I've also had a heel break on me after they replaced the heel tip. I'm done giving them shots--it just keeps breaking. No other options nearby so it's unfortunate. They have good customer service but their work isn't lasting. read more

Had issue with my LL Bean waterproof inside soul. When I wear it the soul would rub my right side of the skin. She took great care to put another piece of leather strap around it. When I wear it now it feels so comfortable thanks to her expertise. read more

Shoe Whiz has been around a while. I've always enjoyed fast service with a pleasant conversation and smile. Price went up due to pandemic for shoe repair so am less likely as before to invest much in shoes to last years.. However doing business requires nice clean shoe buffing on the go this place provides nicely in 10 minutes. read more

Shoe Wiz has been my cobbler since early 1990s. They are professional and reliable. I would not trust my shoes to any other shoe repair shop. read more

Quick turnaround, great customer services, quality work. I brought 2 pairs of heels in on Monday afternoon for heel tip replacement. It costs ~$19 per pair. I was told by the (extremely friendly and nice) lady working there that they would be ready by 2pm the next day - and they were! Also, I had scratched/torn the leather on my heels, and wasn't expecting that to be fixed, but was pleasantly surprised when I picked up my shoes that they had repaired that too, for no extra charge! Will definitely be coming back in the future, since they did such a good job, and at what i think is a pretty reasonable price. Another plus: super convenient location in embarcadero center, very close to my workplace office. read more

The Shoe Wiz guys are super friendly and shined my shoes for free without asking with every shoe repair. They even did it once when I only asked for advice on fixing my shoes (mostly fixing heels I'd rubbed down while walking). I'm not as certain about the quality of the work. They fixed some boots of mine and ended up adding/gluing/sewing? material to the underside. They looked fine, but a year later I could see where that was peeling back a bit. Or maybe I just wear those boots too much. read more

The proprieter butchered my favorite heels. I came here to have the tips on my heels replaced. The shoemaker literally cut the heels, effectively lowering the heels. I packed the shoes to take to a business event. The moment I stepped into the shoes, the heel cracked because the lowered height of the heel changed the angle of the heel. Please see the pics. I ended up having to go to the business event in the only other pair of shoes that I had packed - sandals. It was mortifying. read more

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Throwing away my shoes would have saved me $42 and would been less frustrating. I should have read reviews before letting this place destroy my Kate spade heels. I went in to get my heels repaired because the nail was showing. He recommended also adding a pad to the toe to prevent the leather from wearing out. The shoes were only worn about 5 times, so even though the price was high, I figured it was worth $42 if he was able to prevent wear and tear. Picking them up was an awful experience. I handed the lady my ticket and she was instantly rude. they were filthy! She just blew some air on them and handed them to me. The leather on the heel was cut up, the plastic cap they put in the heel was chunky and there was a gap between the cap and the original leather. I pointed out the damage and she said, "what do you want me to do, that's how they are!" She even tried to tell me that I brought them in with the tool marks. Horrible serivice- over priced and the WORST quality of work I have ever seen. My shoes are in worse condition then when I brought them in. Basically, I paid to have someone hack up my nicest shoes. read more

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After getting clowned on yesterday for my shoes being dirty I decided to take action. I walked down to the Embarcadero center and in 5 minutes they polished my shoes for $5. Great service and great deal. Will definitely be going back. You can even shop while you wait. read more

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I've been coming here for years and things have been generally ok. A bit pricey, but they've also punched some holes in straps and such free of charge, so it generally all comes out in the wash. However, recently, I had the elastic on a pair of sandals replaced to the tune of $29. That was the same price of getting them completely resoled, which I had had done about six months before. It just makes no sense. I would've replaced the elastic myself, but I figured "Eh, they do pretty good work, I'm sure it'll be like $10, it's easy." False. Shame on me for not speaking up and asking why it was so expensive. At the same time, this seems shady. I'll take my business someplace else next time. The good: things are completed on time; also super convenient location. The bad: overpriced and no transparency around why a service costs what it does. read more

$600 Gucci belt ruined in less than 1 minute here. He did not look twice to see if the hole he was about to make was the correct size or even care to line up the two holes he was about to make. As soon as he hands it over we check to see if the wholes fit & it falls right out. There was no way it will ever stay in the holes he made. Thank you for ruining a $600 belt with no care at all. read more

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The woman running the front counter is such a sweetie-pie! How often do we see sweet customer service anymore? (Wait, I know, almost NEVER.) Quick, efficient, reasonably priced, nice. I'm 100% in. read more

Walked into shoe wiz because my leather strap on my sandal kept sliding off. The guy inside was so nice and was telling me it was because the leather was stretching which is normal. He punched another hole into the strap and I was good to go again! Took maybe 7 minutes max and part of that time we were just chatting about our day. Very sweet and helpful man. I would come back to him for more of my shoe needs. Definitely go here. He had me fixed up and ready to walk to more places without a droopy strap! read more

Poor customer service. Went in today to pick up a pair of shoes. I was unhappy with the results and dissatisfied with one of the employee's attitudes. I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

Today I went to pick up my red Patent leather Valentino shoes and was so disappointed in the workmanship of the repair. The heel looks a mess, and the unconcerned repair guy was rude, Ans started telling me he told me it would come out like that. I was so upset that he lied to my face he never said my shoe would look like a kindergartener project. My heel looks horrible. I will never take anything here. They returned my shoe back with all the straps unbuckled...poor service. read more

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I'm very happy with the new heels on my wolverine 1,000 miles. He used quality vibram heels and finished them as good as the factory. Fast service and reasonable pricing as well. I've also had him put a vibram half sole on the same pair of boots and those have held up for about a year now and still look great. I've used a few shoe repair places in sf and this is the best one I've come across. I plan on having him put half soles on my dress shoes as well. read more

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Sole was coming off my shoe & Shoe Wiz came to the rescue! Crisis set in as I realized I had to catch a plane in 2 hrs but I also needed my shoes fixed before I left - what's a girl to do?! Originally quoted 1 hr but after quickly seeing my disheartened face, he said.....wait, can you wait? Can you give me 10 min? Smile back in place! Fixed in less than 10 min & I was outta there w/ perfect shoes once again.......$10. Can't beat that! read more

The leather straps that were put on my shoes are now in fact not straps at all, but useless pieces of frayed string flapping in the wind. Please tell me, how does a business charge $40 for this kind of service only to have it explode on my ankle after a few weeks worth of wear? This place, sucks. read more

If I could give these guys 5 stars I would because I've been going to them since the beginning. Yes, When God created Adam & Eve he also gave us Shoe Wiz and I've been shlepping my shoes over there every year for anual upkeep since the the beginning of time. Believe me, sometimes it feels like it . Anyway, My Manolos smile when they arrive there and are glowing when they leave after being cared for and loved by the guys there. OK Look , The bottom line is go elsewhere and pay little and who knows what you'll be bringing back home, not to mention how much Valium will be needed that night ! You go to Shoe Wiz and your shoes are given the royal treatment and yes it may cost more but why take chances with your precious babies. Right ! read more

I'm a shoe slut. I whore myself to all the shoe stores and all the departments stores. Actually I've elevated myself to shoe high-class hooker...I've fallen prey to the cute AND expensive shoes. When my shoes need some tender lovin' care I bring them here. Nothing sounds worse then the metallic clink of your de-heeled shoes on the concrete. My baby's are re-heeled and polished for $11 dollars and are ready insanely quickly. I pick them up the next day cuz I have the patience of a 2 year old but you can wait 10 min or so and get them same day. read more

I had seen this shop in the SF Centre in passing, and my first impression was good and friendly. The lady at the counter was personable as I asked her about the boots I was wearing at the time, and I decided right then to bring another pair of problem boots to her shop. I had tried to repair my rain boots with "shoe goo", and had ended up making the heels wildly uneven, so I asked her to have the heels evened up. When I came back the next day, I got my shoes back, and the heels looked great! However, when I tried them on in the shop, the left boot still leaned inward, slightly turning my foot inward. I told the clerk that the left heel felt crooked. She insisted that the heels were even, so I tried them on again and stood on the tiles in the entrance of the shop. Still crooked. I presented the boots to her, and she proceeded to lecture me on the work of the heel, measuring the height of both boot heels and insisting that nothing was wrong with the work. When I showed her that the outside edge of the heel looked as if it were a little higher than the inside edge, she then said "Maybe something's wrong with the inner sole." "There's nothing wrong with the inner sole. The sole is fine; I still feel that I'm leaning on the left heel." "Maybe something's wrong with your foot, then." Wrong answer!! To humor her, I showed her my current shoe, to show her the wear pattern of my heel. I'm pretty sure she didn't care, as she was more concerned with defending her repair people's work than helping to solve a problem. I was very frustrated when I left. I really wanted to like this location. Another customer that the clerk serviced expressed deep satisfaction with the work on the men's shoes she had brought in for repair. Also, the aesthetic work on my boots are good; it's obvious the men in the back take great pride in their work. I just wish I had had a more positive experience. I recommend Shoe Wiz for the craftsmanship (thus, the 3 stars), but if something goes wrong, don't expect to get any positive customer service or resolution. (Honorable mention: I had accidentally left behind my iPad bag when I left in frustration. Luckily it was still there at the shop when I immediately ran back in a panic. Many thanks for the help. These ARE good people. I just didn't have a good customer experience.) read more

This place is outstanding in their commitment to customer service and doing top notch work! I have small calves and no one has ever been willing or able to size my boots for me. Not only did shoe whiz do it, they did it for and EXTREMELY reasonable price, and they exceeded my expectations with their craftsmanship. The boots are patchwork leather and Shoe Whiz managed to match the pattern when he resized the calf! And the work is so well done, you can't even tell there was work done on them. Great place, great people. If you have high end shoes, you can trust them to take great care of your babies :) read more

I took a pair of boots in to get the soles replaced. 44 bucks was pretty pricey, even for downtown - the last pair I had replaced cost me 18. That said, I wouldn't have been too upset by the price if the rest of the service had been great. The guy told me he would polish and clean them for free, which is fine and dandy, but he only polished the toes which reverted back to their previous state about 4 wears later. Every other time I have gotten my soles replaced they have asked me what kind of sole I want and what kind of wear I expect. They didn't and my $44 soles are already wearing down on the heel whereas heels I had replaced four years ago are wearing just fine. read more

I have been to several cobblers, but this was by far the best. I love it when I take in that beloved pair of shoes that is all run down, and they are returned good as new. It's like having your brand new pair of shoes back again, but worn in, which is better than new. THANK YOU! read more

Shoes. Shoes. Oh My God, Shoes. Let's Get Them!!! 5+ days a week I live in high heels - thanks to my office job. Actually, because I am short I would probably end up wearing shoes even if I didn't have to dress up every day for work. Anywhoo, there is nothing worse than wearing out the tip of your high heel and hearing the click click of the metal on the ground. Oh wait, yes there is - almost eating it when you slip on slick surfaces because the metal tip is slippery on slick ground. I work nearby Shoe Wiz so it is extremely convenient. The employees are always extremely friendly and also offer great 'shoe repair advice' (aka shoe CPR). Not only is it inexpensive ($11 a tip), but also speedy (next day availability). I will continue to bring all my shoes here for some TLC! read more

Highly recommended. Shoe Wiz restored two pairs of weary, Muni-weathered dress shoes. The staff works quickly and charges surprisingly reasonable prices ($5 for shoe shining and cleaning, and masking small nicks). read more

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I've taken just about every pair of heels I own to these guys because those bastard heel pad thingies allllllllways wear off (some sooner rather than later) and then all of a sudden I can hear the sharp click of the nail on the sidewalk instead of the dull click I'm used to hearing. Five stars for always doing a lovely job and only charging $11 to replace the heel pads. Minus half a point because I'm too stupid to remember which Embarcadero building they're in and I INVARIABLY walk through #'s 1 & 2 before remembering that they're in #3...which isn't really THEIR fault (even if they *are* kinda tucked away in #3), so I'll round back up to five stars. read more

Wow. I got a pair of boots repaired here. There was a small tear in the faux leather, and my heels were destroyed to the point of slipping on the metal piece when on slick ground (okay, I was slipping on all surfaces). No joke, the ends of my heels looked like black leather banana peels with a metal banana coming through they were so busted. For $11.80, I got my shoes fixed. They look brand new. AND I picked them up the next day. AMAZING! I will be taking all of my shoe repairs here. read more

In San Francisco, especially the Financial Distirct, there a lots of shoe repair places. But, I have found that this one is by far my favorite and least expensive! The customer service is great. I am always greeted pleasantly. In addition, they only take a day or less for all of my repairs. I usually come in to get the worn down heels of my shoes fixed and have paid ($10 to $20) for this type of repair. In comparison, other shoe repair places nearby have charged me $30+ for one shoe...If you work in the Financial Distict and need a speedy and affordable shoe repair, I definitely recommend coming here! read more

I work around Embarcadero Center so needless to say this is the most convenient shop on the block... but that is not why i go here. The partnership between the two owners is absolutely wonderful! Whether he or she attends you, they tell you honestly whether your shoes or purse are repairable. They won't waste your time, money and make you get over it, haha - Orrr they will work a miracle and make you want to skip your merrily way out. I usually come in for small fixes (so I can't speak for the other reviewers =( like fixing my heels (hate the sound of those nails, ladies, please get them fixed!) and they charge pretty competitively to the place I used to go to on Battery St. The last time I came in it was for a miracle. I bought this cute purse at a discounted store, so when the zipper stopped zipping and would just pull apart as soon as i zipped it, I didn't want to spend a fortune to get it fixed (and who knows if that was going to work). Well, I took it in, the gentlemen told me it is the lady that usually fixes them so they would call me to tell me how much when she returned (because he wasn't sure if the original pull would be able to be work or if they would have to change it out, I was hoping for the first). A day or two went by (and even though they forgot to call) they fixed it and perhaps because i am a regular, and they forgot to call, they gave me a price you don't think twice about! I have to tell you, the craftsmanship is good as new, if not better, and I am in love with my little purse again!!! Shoe Wiz - Thank you so much for willing to help when you can, doing a great job and squeezing my "I'll wait for it jobs..." I recommend you to all my colleagues and anyone in the neighborhood. read more

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