I have gone there a couple of times now. They do good work and are on-time with the repairs. A solid place to go for repairs. They look like they do a fair amount of business, so they have a good following. read more

Excellent service great work! Definitely going back. Great craftsman. Hard to find people that do this type of work, read more

Have been there a couple of years ago,for shoe repair (can't remember what specifically),but he did a great job and I was very pleased. I plan to take a very expensive pair of my boyfriend's western boots for heel replacement. read more

Was so happy to discover them. I needed a lift for my right foot sneaker. What a great job they did. Made my ability to walk so much better!

Great customer service. Had new pieces at the bottom of my high heels put on. Took several weeks due to their schedule, but I was in no hurry. read more

I have never had a pair of shoes re-worked. But cracked the bottom of my comfiest cowboy boots to date. And I was told he could fix anything there! I am ecstatic with how my boots came out! They're better than before and still so comfy. I also brought them in mid day on a Thursday (so last minute) and he was able to have them ready for me by Saturday afternoon! So happy with the service here! read more

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If only I could add more stars than ,5 I would definitely do so! To begin, I have a favorite bag - is there a woman who doesn't? . The leather straps were past showing age, cracked on some places. At one point I had enough, got desperate and actually cut a small piece of duct tape to keep it together. It worked temporarily but there's more.... The other strap tore away leaving me no choice but to have them repaired/replaced. If you are from the area & beyond, this business is highly recommended. So where else would I go! The kind & friendly owner is highly skilled and discussed with me the best option. Yes, it was on the pricey side .. but hey, it's my favorite bag! He wrote out a ticket with an estimated date not too far out. I left smiling . And then just shy off the estimated date I received a call that my bag was ready.. Only issue was that when they called unfortunately I was hospitalized.. I explained the situation and they couldn't have been nicer. I did pay for e repair over the phone and promised that I would pick it up as soon as I could drive. Well, that was today. I got there just after noon and was absolutely THRILLED with the workmanship. It's so good that the bag looks better than it ever did! How cool is that! *****5 + STARS ALL THE WAY!!! read more

If I could give The Hammer 6 stars I would! Brought in my destroyed boot and they performed a miracle repair. I couldn't be happier with the workmanship. Thank you!!! read more

The Hammer & The Last - Shoe Repair Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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I had this bag, it was was kinda cheap but I liked it. One of the straps disconnected. These folks fixed it (and even did a preventative patch up on the other strap) and it's better than it was before! Very reasonable price and good turn around (1 week). read more

Had my cowboy boots heeled, when I picked them up I noticed that they had polished them, when commenting on that, the young girl responded, yes, we gave them a little love. They were a pleasure to do business with the workmanship was the best and loved the young girl at the counter. Thanks for making it a great experience. Sarah C read more

Just before heading out on vacation i had a tear at the seam of my soft side luggage. I popped in with the bag to see if they could help me out. Not only did they do it under an hour, but it came out great!! Great reviews totally warranted! read more

This guy is very talented but very unorganised and if you want your items in a timely manner don't expect it to be on time. Had to go back twice and still not done and then apologized and fixed them while I waited. read more

I'm tough on shoes. Had a great pair of dress shoes that was destined for retirement. Took them to H&L and couldn't be more impressed with the result. Impeccable workmanship and business ethic! Thanks! read more

There is very little craftsmanship like this still around. My Italian shoes had a piece of leather come off and they were able to not just fix it, but you can't even see that something was wrong, which was not an easy job. On top of this great service. Thank you and I'll definitely be back. read more

I have this wonderful pair of felted wool bedroom slippers custom made for my small shoe size from Lithuania. Over the years, the latex wore off on the soles and I was no longer able to patch it. The problem area was really the heel. A set of thin heels was applied my the shoemaker and very well glued on; I feel very safe with this repair. A great piece of work I can tell you. And now my beddies can keep me warm for a good long time. Thanks! read more

Hammer & Last installed a composite/rubber Vibram half sole (Topy style) to two pair of RM Williams dress boots (elastic sided Chelsea boots) w/leather soles. I wanted a bit more traction than the leather sole in order to wear the boots throughout the winter months. I'd received recommendations for several cobblers in Boston & Cambridge but kept forgetting to bring the boots into the city when there for work. I tried the Hammer & last on a whim as they are close to my home (Newburyport, MA) and couldn't be more pleased with the work and value. He was anywhere from 30%-50% less expensive than the Boston area cobblers and the craftsmanship is excellent. After inspecting the work, I brought in a second pair of the same boots (different color) to have the same work done. If this type of work is done poorly, it can ruin the aesthetics of a shoe (especially dress shoes). The added sole is virtually undetectable unless looking at the sole from the bottom. The transition from rubber sole to the leather is seamless and they have remained solid since installation last spring/summer. I've worn the boots at least twice a week (sometimes more) throughout the fall and winter of 2010-11, one of the largest snowfalls in a decade. Highly recommended. I've got a thing for well made and handcrafted footwear and will not hesitate to have Hammer & Last work on any in my closet. If I had to pick a nit, one pair was not quite ready on the designated pickup day, however, I waited all of five or ten minutes for the work to be completed. IMO, that was perfectly acceptable. It's sad that craftsmen like this are getting harder to find. I'll gladly support a local craftsman like the Hammer & Last. read more

I'll echo Patrick's review. I also had a Vibram half sole installed on my Florsheims. I managed to get a behind the scenes look at the process, and it was impressive. Sanding the edges took some of the dye off of the leather soles, and Mark was able to match the dye perfectly. Couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommended. read more

Placed a patch on my boot. Excellent handiwork; was both glued and stitched, and I expect it will stand up well to the harsh weather!

This man said my boots would be done 2 Tuesdays ago well hell it's going on the 4th week and no boots I would not go here ever again

A terrific find. How many shoe repairmen can you find these days? The Hammer & the Last is one I whole-heartedly recommend. The owner takes his job very seriously, & you can see this in the quality of his work. It takes a while for me to get to his shop but I am more than willing to undertake this endeavor knowing that whatever job I present to him, it will be a job well done. read more

I sent a pair of Frye cowboy boots and a pair of Jack Rogers sandals to The Hammer & The Last and I could not have been happier with the results! The boots were gorgeous... New soles, new heels, stitched pull on tabs, and polished to perfection. They were better than new because they were a comfortable, worn in pair of boots that looked immaculate. The sandals had new soles and heels- all perfectly done. I had heard from a friend that Mark Cancelada was good, so sent them by post and received them back only a week later. Their pricing was very fair and their service was excellent in every way. I highly recommend The Hammer & The Last!! read more

owner takes his job very seriously... Repairs done in a timely manner... Is considered to special circumstances... Prices are fair and reasonable... All in all would go back again if shoe repairs needed even if it's out-of-the-way.. read more