David’s Shoe and Leather Repair

I always take new leather shoes or boots to David to put on a rubber topsole before wearing. THey come back looking perfect – and they last longer here in the rainy city. He has performed miracles on older beloved shoes too. And has advised when I should just save the money because the results will not be good— like the time a friend’s dog ate the pointy toe off one of my expensive dress shoes.
He’s been doing this for decades – I think he’s the best.
A word of caution: He’s a man of few words, and If he perceives a person is going to be rude or troublesome, he will sort of ignore them.

I dropped off a pair of leather boots and bag, as per a friends glowing recommendation. David is buried in shoes so I assume he knows what he’s doing, but I didn’t get the chance to find out. I dropped my items off, he said he’d call in a week with both finished.
I never got the call and time got away on me a bit, so i returned a MONTH later and the shoes weren’t even touched. He unnecessarily re-​explained the process he’d take to fix the shoes, but by that time I didn’t need another month or more to find out how good of work he’d do. I just took them back and will go elsewhere.
He seems like he does good work, but it might also be pretty hit and miss. I was encouraged to go back through this experience.

I have an online boutique that re-sell’s high-​end footwear. I had someone doing repairs, polishes, heel replacements, etc. — about 5 – 10 pairs per week. That relationship ended abruptly and I needed someone to take over immediately. I saw David’s when I left my gym and thought how perfect to find a local shop to pick-​up and drop-​off from each day. I walked in the shop and the owner was on the phone. He didn’t look at me and proceeded to continue talking for at least 5 minutes. He hung up and walked halfway over to me, stopped and fiddled with something on the counter. I said I would like to get a price list for all services as I have much business, he looked up and said I don’t do price lists. That’s it nothing else. I said So I shouldn’t bring my business here? and he said It doesn’t matter. It’s not important to me. I smiled thinking he was joking. Nope. He just walked to the back and I walked out. WTF???

I brought in a pair of leather riding boots for a sole repair. David; the owner, charged me $ 40 upfront for the boots. I was extremely disappointed with the job once I picked them up a few days later. The soles on both boots had been poorly patched with small nails. There was a very visible ‘cut’ that was, I think, a patch for the toe part of the boot. I asked if that was normal and he said he saved me money by doing that so I disappointedly took my boots home. The following day I wore my boots and noticed that my socks were wet where the toe patch had been with the tiny nails. The was a very obvious leak. I normally would go back and ask for the problem go be rectified but I felt since he gave me a pretty BS story when I did the initial pick up that I’d rather just eat the $ 40, tuck my boots away for next fall and have to repaired elsewhere. I have asked friends in the area and they all have said that it the service and workmanship at David’s was hit or miss. Based on my experience I would not recommend bringing quality leather products to this place as it appears as though corners are cut for a cheap end result.

The owner David is not only a highly resourceful repairperson, but a true member of the community. He has been in business on this street (different location before) for decades. He cares about and remembers his clients.
It is so nice to see an independent business person who loves his work and cares about his clients so much. If you are looking for a shoe repair place and are conflicted about whether to throw your shoes out and buy new ones or repair, see David first.

I have gone to Dave for years for shoe repairs or to re-​line leather jackets or re-​stitich leather jackets. He does EXCELLENT work and does not charge enough money. (I told him to put his prices up,.) Hey — a guy’s gotta make a living!

Need your shoes fixed or your leather patched? David is your man. He’s been a miracle worker with the few heels that I have and for the treads on my boots. He’s super friendly but isn’t so forward with his prices when you bring your stuff in, so always ask. That being said, he’s almost always very affordable. I also love his solid slipper collection.