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    The Shoe Clinic

    4.2 (189 reviews)
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    Dye still on the shoe, dirt not removed

    If I could give 0 stars I would. I tried this place out given the reviews but many issues occurred that turned me away forever. I have high end brand shoes and you must be very specific about how you take care of them. I first noticed that they charge you before hand *Big Red Flag*. First time I went i was satisfied. Paid an arm and leg for it but it was fixed. Second time around I brought two pairs of shoes. One from Chloe and another Gianvitto Rossi (white heels) the white heels came out (ok) there was still white marks smudged (basically white paint over the damages) the next one Highly damaged. My wedges had a Jean material on the top. I told him Im ok with the sole being colored to renew the leather and I explicitly told him to clean the rubber and the top Jean strap. Instead I come back and his brother at the time who was in his place while on vacay understood my concerned and agreed with me that his brother should have called me to ask if its ok to dye it. I told him I would have said no. I came back to confront the owner and he informed me he would remove the dye so I thought " ok, case closed" I came back a couple days later. I expected the dye to be removed and be able to see the Jean strap over my wedges. Little did I expect. My wedges Came back worse then I left it! I told him I thought you will remove the dye. He replied " I did" he called in another worker and said with confidence " this is why we take pictures before hand because we had this problem before" ugh.. You think! The lady kept stating the stains and that the shoe is back to its orginal Jean state. I showed them a photo of how the strap is Jean "NOT dye wanna be suede looking material" my shoe came back looking on one side bleached out and the other blue dye with patches on it. He replied " it was better when I did the dye" I said " thats the point! " I came to you asking to clean it not "Dye it" now its ruined. They said this in front of my mom and another customer. I really hope people see through their narcissistic egotistical unreasonable behavior with low class customer service. Trust me you will not get your money back. After paying $45 just to remove dirt, I lost $345 which is the cost of my wedges. I will never return or recommend this place and I look to the BBB so please Be Aware!

    Dried glues and rough edges on the sole
    Yuhang L.

    My girlfriend brought in two pairs of designer shoes (Prada and Jimmy Choo) for simple adjustments -- stretching and adding soles to the Jimmy Choo since they were a bit loose. She was charged $63 for stretching and the soles on Jimmy Choo alone, which is not cheap. The Prada came out ok, but when my gf picked up the Jimmy Choos, she was extremely disappointed with the workmanship. The sole was poorly glued on, with a long string of dried glue visible across the surface. The edges of the pads also had noticeable glue residue, making the shoes look messy and unprofessional. On top of that, the pad they used was too small for the sole, so you can clearly see it doesn't fit the shape of the heel at all. For a service that should have been straightforward -- especially for designer shoes -- the quality was unacceptable. Don't trust this shop for designer items since they clearly don't know how to handle them.

    New leather added on edges of strap. Perfect match to the rest of my purse!

    I went in to get a thrifted purse fixed up and it looks better than when I first got it! So happy with the result

    Sylvia S.

    Don't go, over priced & he doesn't tell you that stains will not be removed. Hand bag cleaning is not worth it, you could do the same job it with a hand wash towel.

    There's 2 pairs Nelson has done for me. Yeah he does good work. Confident and personable very respectful.
    Joseph N.

    How could I not like his work as my names Nelson also! Lol I had an accident when a driver was looking at phone as opposed to me ripped off toe crushed foot! So needless to say can bend my foot out straight screws and plates stop that now. Sooooo I need to b put zippers on the insides of all my boots from my Tony Lamas to my scooter boots!! Nelson handles it all. Couldn't be happier!! With all that's going on now dsyz im glad to help out by giving what I can where I can to the deserving!! Nelson is a hard working family man that has earned my respect. I will be taking my bootz there until I can't strap on my chaps and ride my steel horse!! This guy does good work. And extra thick soles if you ask. Thanks your appreciated. Nelson

    My new again loafers.
    Pam M.

    Miracles happen here! I brought in an old pair of comfy beat up old shoes I have had for years. It was time to throw them out but I couldn't quite do it. I took them to The Shoe Clinic and they came back like new. Likable and professional service and ready on time.

    Annette A.

    Please note updated business location: 1001 E Imperial Hwy, Ste A2, Brea, CA 92821 in the Brea Village plaza (across from Brea Mall, NOT inside Brea Mall). The owner is friendly and very seasoned in shoe repair. I had two pairs of leather booties; one was platform that was peeling off and the other was stitched midsole opening from the toe area. He will review the work needed and provide a quote on the spot. Please be aware that full payment is required in order to initiate the work, so be ready to pay. Timing was very reasonable; within the same week. The results are phenomenal and they look better than when I brought them in. I'm so glad I came here and will continue to give them business.

    I don't even know were to begin amazing repair on two pairs of shoe's. So hard to find a master at there own craft. Thank you so very much PERFECT

    Can't bear to part w/my old, comfy Uggs. So I just have a patch added to any holes

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    Great Service - great work! I wish I would have found him years ago. He gave a couple of old favorites new life

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    Overpriced. I wasn't wowed at all by the results. He basically sprayed my purse and partially fixed some discoloration in handles for $120.

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    Price, service and quality delivered at it's best. Highly recommend if you are looking for a solid great job.

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    Ask the Community - The Shoe Clinic

    Does this place clean white converse?

    Where is this located now?

    Brea Village - near the iHop on Randolph /imperial

    Hi do they repair leather purses too?

    Yes, they do; such a fantastic job was done on mine oh, I can't even tell where the strap broke.

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    Review Highlights - The Shoe Clinic

    Nelson fixed my vintage black bag that got some super glue on the front, he make it disappeared like magic.

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