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    Vaneks Shoe Repair

    3.7 (100 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Services - Vaneks Shoe Repair

    Shoe cleaning

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    Are they TRYING to go out of business?! I should have read the reviews before entrusting Vanek's with my new Nikes to put a 1/2" riser in after a hip replacement created a leg length discrepancy. My podiatrist actually enthusiastically recommended a place on the far east side, but since I'm in Beaverton I asked about Vanek's - she said "yes, they do that too", and since I wanted to support a small local business I took the shoe to them. SO. The photos speak for themselves. One week more than they said it would take, and this is the fine, fine fit and finish that shows the pride they take in their work. //SARCASM I can't *believe* the cr*ppy treatment of a new shoe -- they've ruined the look of it entirely and I'll have to spend more money to get it cleaned up. They didn't even bother rubbing off the shavings of their horrible work. I knew they wouldn't dye the white riser (although why not I'm not sure, but seeing the 'finished product' I'm glad they didn't even try!), but they *should* be able to line the elements up evenly without uneven overhangs (see third photo), and without *destroying any of the original finish they didn't need to touch* ( see the rest of the photos)! ( -- maybe it was the sullen young woman who works there who did this? Sounds like I wasn't the first to get the same vibe from her. I get 'resentment' from both her and the shoe. Bad energy.) PLEASE people, read the reviews and take them seriously. I want my money back - I'll be seeing what I can do along those lines. Maybe the original Vanek had pride in his work, but this generation, sadly, has NONE. For this Beavertonian, a trip to the east side is suddenly not too far.

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    Mejra B.

    I dropped off a pair of $1,100 Christian Louboutin booties at the beginning of June to get the rubber on the heel replaced. The lady at the counter inspected them. The shoes were in perfect condition other than a few scrapes on the arch of the bottoms where the clear sole protectant was not applied. I have many pairs that I take in on a regular basis to get cleaned and heel rubber replaced, so I trusted their service. When I picked up my booties, I didn't inspect them because I was in a hurry. A few days later, I went to put on the right boot and the entire heel came off. I went back to the shop and spoke with the lady at the front desk who was not welcoming at all. I explained that the shoe was not broken when I dropped it off. She said they would replace screws in the heel and attempt to fix it. I waited a month with no update, so I called them and spoke to a man who said he was going to call me back when the shoe was ready. No one called me back; instead, I got an email saying the shoes were ready. I ended up paying $50 for what I am convinced was damage caused during the heel rubber replacement, which they of course refuse to take accountability for. I think they assumed that since it was a bootie repair in the middle of summer, I wouldn't notice until fall/winter. The way the front desk girl acted was very odd, no eye contact, did not explain to me what they did to the shoe and rushed me out. It just left a very bad taste in my mouth. I will not use them for any future repairs. I would like to be contacted and reimbursed for the damages.

    Maison Margiela Tabi Boots

    Outstanding quality. Vaneks exceeded my expectations by a mile. I took a new pair of Maison Margiela Tabi boots in to have the slip-in fasteners removed (stupid design) and brass buttons installed to keep the boots fastened. They said to expect up to 3 weeks, especially during the holidays. Turns out it only took two weeks and the brass buttons are 1000x improvement and they look amazing. I couldn't be any happier. And the price was less than I would have expected to pay. 5 stars!

    These are how I received them today, after a $40 'deep clean' at Vanek
    Kristina K.

    I am sad to write this. I used to recommend Vaneks to my family, friends and neighbors but cannot do so any longer. I brought 3 high quality leather bags for deep cleaning, a $40/bag service, and picked them up today after 3 weeks. Only one was clean. The other two looked as if they hadn't been touched, and were certainly not clean. I asked if there was perhaps a misunderstanding or miscommunication, as the 2 dirty bags were in a separate bag from the clean one. But the counter person claimed she cleaned them herself, without apology. Frankly, she was very rude. I expressed that I was not interested in a confrontation, and left. Their business model is to receive service payment up front, which puts customers out to dry in situations like this. I have spent over $500 there in the last 3 years, but will now take my business elsewhere. Customers beware.

    8/3/2019 - My Ralph Lauren booties look brand new! Such amazing quality work!
    Mikhail H.

    About ten years ago I scored a killer deal on a pair black leather Ralph Lauren booties for $15 on super stupid sale. I nearly fainted when they were rung up - and the clerk was in shock. Over the next like five years I wore those damned things into the ground. They were so comfy and fit to perfection! Amazing! And then sadness as the heels and soles disintegrated. But I saved them in the back of my closet and I went through several years of crazy health stuff. I have to relearn how to walk in 2017 and I was officially out of my wheelchair in August 2017 so I decided to get myself a present. I have heard of Vanek's before as the one place to take your shoes to for repair. I brought them the boots genuinely thinking for like maybe $30 they would just do a so so job since the boots were rough....like really REALLY rough. I wish I thought to take a before picture but I didn't. When I brought them in I was in shock as to the $73 asking price for the repairs - I genuinely would have not questioned it a second had I known what I was getting back. I was in shock looking at the brand new heels I got. I have worn them a crazy amount and they fit perfect still.

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    Such kind people and great service. They helped me repair a zipper same-day on a bag that broke while I was traveling.

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    I would definitely recommend this shop. I had a belt repaired and they did a great job!

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    They are terrific for adding a 1/2" lift to my shoes. I have been going here for over 20yrs.

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    Good, professional care. The waitlist is pretty long though. It took over six weeks to get an…read moreappointment. You can ask for an anytime cancellation appointment which I didn't know about but do now.

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