A & B Valet

Super nice guy that runs the place. They don’t accept credit card, but they will accept checks. Lots of places have a minimum charge for credit card and the cost to repair tips on shoes would barely made it anyway. He also does alterations and his prices are very good for Bethesda rates. I would recommend them.

They did a really nice job repairing a pair of ballet flats whose soles were worn out. They replaced ½ of the sole for around $ 35… a tad bit pricier than other places I’ve been, but not by much… and the location is great. It is cash only, but I did not mind that much. He did a very nice job on my shoes and I feel they’ll last me at least another 2 seasons of walking around the city.

I see the mention about cash only, which is an inconvenience… but this fellow is «old school.» I have had him resurrect several pairs of shoes and fix the strap on a Coach bag. The stitching wasn’t the most artful, but I can tell you the strap is never going to break again. I never realized he could do alterations! I will head back there soon.
BTW — my brother has been going to him for years and years for his shoes (that’s how I learned of him). If he can make my brother happy, he can make anyone happy.

I highly recommend! I had a pair of shoes resoled and the man did a magnificent job! Open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Great place to have your shoes shined! After a wild wedding celebration, my shoes looked like they had been dragged along the sidewalk on the way home. The man at A&B took one look at them and asked what in the world had happened. He didn’t give me much hope but agreed to give it a whack. A couple days and $ 10 later, I have my shoes back and they look fantastic!
I have no clue yet about his other services, but seeing as the the guy there is friendly, conveniently located, and open late (7pm most days of the week is what I remember), I’ll certainly be going back. If you’re trying to find A&B, it’s around the corner from the World Market, next to the Radio Shack. The place is about the size of a shoe box.

I’ve gotten shoes repaired or polished several times here. The owner/​proprietor appears to be a one-​man show. He is «old school» in a good way, honest to a fault, does impeccable work, and provides advice based on the customer’s needs and not his. He is regrettably part of a vanishing breed.

On at least 5 occasions, I need to have my trousers hemmed. I took them to A&B Valet after a friend recommended them. The tailor was very helpful, had me try on the pants, then he pinned them. I came back a few days later and they were expertly tailored. One time I also had him fix a pair of men’s shoes. Did a great job and on time as promised. This is a very small business and they need all the customers in order to survive this economy.

I dropped off two pairs of heels that needed to be resoled. The shoes came back dirtier than I left them! Seriously! They wont be touching my Manolos anytime soon.
Oh! Also, they are cash only. So annoying