Having recently relocated from out of state, I needed to find someone who could put a lift on one…read moreof my shoes (one of my legs is significantly shorter than the other). I called a number of local shoe repair places and Clarke's was the first one to answer that had weekend hours so I opted to give them a try. Initially, I dropped off the shoe and was told I would get a call with an estimate. I dropped them off on a Saturday and had heard nothing by the following Sunday so I reached out via Facebook messenger and left my number. I was called back by Farrell, the owner, and given a quote, a time estimate and an option to pay via PayPal (they don't do credit cards). Once that was all squared away, Clarke's went to work on my shoe. When it was finished Farrell called me to let me know I could pick it up and explained a little about what he did to the shoe. While Bel Air is a bit of a drive for me, the customer service and quality of the work that Clarke's provided means I will be returning in the future.

This man has touched my heart through craftsmanship! He has fixed my moms luxury bags and shoes and…read morenow ever since she told me I have come to him! He just fixed a strap on my luxury purse that is a vintage piece. His prices are very decent and he really takes his time. He had one of my moms pieces for over a year due to covid but he wanted to also make sure it was PERFECT...and when I tell you he meant that...he truly did because it came out AMAZING! Looked brand new! All in all he has now found yet another loyal customer. If you need shoes, luxury handbags or anything such as a strap that is leather take it to this guy, he won't let you down!

Update: go a resole on the bottom of the shoe after only wearing them a couple times the sole is…read morepeeling off and when he finsihed the resole there was glue all over the sole of the shoe very very very sloppy job the shoes I brought in were about 200 dollars I don't not recommend bringing luxury shoes in here. The price was about 70 dollars which I didn't mind at first until I saw how sloppy of a job it was

A good job on shoes, just a little pricey ( although I'm not sure if that's due to general…read moreinflation )

This once great place really disappointed. 35 bucks for breading masquerading as crabcakes is a…read moredeal breaker. Stick with sandwiches from this place. Cutting corners on what was their best offering is a teltale sign they're cutting across the board.

I brought in a pair of shoes that had a minor flaw to them. Although I was hoping to get them…read moreperfect, Farrell was honest with me and explained the drawbacks of trying to repair the shoe as it was. To me, a great business will not try to get money at all costs but rather care about their customers and their satisfaction. Although I didn't get my shoes fixed, I know where I'm taking other shoes and purses for refurbishing! Thank you Farrell!

What a super helpful group of people. I had a dog harness that didn't fit right. I brought it in…read moreand they were willing to take it in for me. I was guessing on the amount needed and it wasn't enough. So I returned, twice. The 3rd time I was in they said they would not charge me. They even offered to allow me to bring in my dog if this latest adjustment didn't work. It didn't, I got a new harness and yes I brought my dog in so we could finally get the sizing right. If you have anything that needs repairing, not necessarily shoes, I would bring it in and let them have a look.

I requested a repair to a motorcycle boot. Service request was immediate. Estimate for repair was…read moregiven based on photos and the repair costs were very close to the quoted amount. Value was definitely worth the repair costs. As replacing the boot works have very expensive. Would recommend and will be taking a pair of my winter shoes for repair!

This repair shop does not look like much, but is a great little find. I brought in an old pair of…read moremen's dress shoes with the soles worn through to see what they could do to save me from having to buy a new pair. They cam back BETTER than new, with a new durable sole and heel, and polished. I have worn them several times a week for 6+ months now with no problems and no ware shown. They were also very accommodating with drop off and pick up times, since they are usually there past closing.

I had 2 leather belts that I needed to be shortened and a couple more holes added. When I called…read moreto inquire if this is something they could do, the Mrs. was so kind and understood exactly what I needed. When I arrived at the shop I was immediately cheerfully greeted by the Mr. from his work bench in the back. The Mrs. came right up and remembered my call from the day before. By the looks of the shop they are very busy. I left my belts with them to complete what I required and came back after an appt next door. The work was completed and the belts which had designs were cut perfectly without interruption of the designs. I highly recommend their work. I will have my shoes repaired there as well. They definitely pay attention to the details of their work. Most reasonably priced as well.

Had new heels put on a pair of Red Wings. Pretty disappointed, they didn't attempt to match the…read moreoriginal heels at all. They put black heels on brown soles/boots that are much thicker and have a more aggressive tread than the original. It looks completely off. They said they tried to find brown but couldn't. I wish they would have called and told me before doing the repair, I would have just sent them to Red Wing. They also resoled a pair of dress shoes and those were well done.

Check your video cam footage from June 19th, late in the day, & you'll see the lady you were so…read morerude to today dropping off the items in the pics posted here with the older gentleman/owner? Visited this establishment because sandal strap had come loose. 1st time I wore "repaired" sandal, entire sandal separated. Took sandal back to the store and was met with immediate attitude and accusations that I was trying to trick them. But, hello, it doesn't take much common sense to realize that if you're not seeing the glue you use to repair, then you forgot to use glue in the 1st place! Now I understand low review score. Not to mention that you are out hundreds, if not thousands, as I prefer to fix rather than throw. Gorilla glue, here I come!

FYI: This shop is no longer in business. Wayne (Hacky) retired. This is now only a dry cleaners…read more All leather work is sent to J.R.'s Leather and Shoe Repair at 2023 York Rd., Timonium where the work will be done properly. You should just go to J.R.'s so you don't have to pay the upcharge the cleaners will charge you

I actually didn't have them do anything. I took in a pair of boots to have them re-soled. After…read morelooking at them the man, maybe the owner, explained he wasn't comfortable trying to repair them and the cost to repair would be nearly as much as a new pair of boots. I appreciate his honesty and the fact that he didn't just try to get a sale. If I need another repair I won't hesitate to go back. Don't feel I can give 5 stars because no actual work was performed.

High-quality service and skill. I thought $20 for a shoe shine was a bit high but that's actually…read morepretty much market value for the region.

A good old fashioned shoe repair shop! Not only do they do great work at reasonable prices, but…read morethey have all the accessories you need: shoe polish and creams, brushes, etc.

Kenny picked them up and delivered a beautifully replaced sole and heel on my Mahans. Really nice…read morework.

I've been here a few times lately. They do a nice job with heel repair on high heels and booties…read more They also can stitch and repair sailboat sail covers. Friendly service and two employees are dogs. Literally. Two cute pups to greet you.

I'm in here once a week. When I enter the store they warmly greet me by name and retrieve my…read moreclothing. Everyone is always so, so nice and engaging. The dry-cleaning prices are still affordable and reliable - I ask for stain removal or light starch - they're making note. And where else can you grab a donut and mail a letter in the same strip mall? :)

Despite other reviews of this place, I am always taken aback by the rudeness of the women who work…read moreup front. Today like always...rude! I do however keep coming back for the great dry cleaning services.