Carson Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaning

They did a great job putting a cover on the safety toe area. Great price and got them back fast. Will go back again when i get new Caterpillar working boots to do the same to those.

I went back to George since he did a great job before. I had an expensive pair of alligator and ostrich skin shoes I bought recently and the stitches broke on one shoe. George repaired them better than new. Great service and excellent work.

Great service. Brought in 6 pairs of shoe in need of heels and plates. They were all completed within two hours on a Saturday! They also took the initiative to clean the suede and the sheen from the polish on the leather shoes looks like liquid glass what a shine! Will definitely recommend.

Sorry I’m late for posting George but thank you so much. I wish I would’ve taken a before and after picture. You thicken the strap for me and added elastic to my ankle strap made my heels more than perfect. You’re business and personality has definitely won me over. I’ll be back!

Best shoe repair around! I’ve been going here for over 20 years. I moved to Inland Empire and tried other shoe repair shops but no place is like Carson shoe repair and cleaners. George takes his time to get it right the 1^st time. I trust him with all my speciality items from shoes to bags he gets it right! I would always recommend this place.

So happy I did this, my shoes look better then when I bought them brand new. Superb work!!!
I took in two pairs of Aldo brand leather shoes dress shoes that had worn out rubber soles and got full leather soles put in them.

Long story short, i spilled beans on the sued shoes. Thought i wouldn’t be able to wear them again
Luckily I found the yoda of shoe repairs. I’ll admit, I was a bit reluctant in just going with the first option that I found but the reviews were just too good not to give him a chance. Took about a week but as you can see in the picture it was the best choice I could have chosen. I highly recommend for anyone that’s serious about their footwear to give Gorge a shot.

Thank God for Unilocal!:) I stumbled across this business as I was searching for a place that will do a great job in cleaning my Louis Vuitton purse. After looking through the before and after pictures that were posted on Unilocal,and all of the 5 star reviews, I decided to take a 40-​min drive just to see George, the owner :)
Yes, the before picture is absolutely disgusting. I was even hesitant to post it :(I received this purse as a gift a few years ago and clearly I did not take care of it. The inside was filled with make-​up stains, cookie/​cracker crumbs from drunken nights, and various other unknown stains… it was absolutely disgusting. (Trust me, I’ve learned my lesson and try my best to take care of my purses now.) But because this purse was so disgusting, I had it crushed inside a paper bag, just sitting in my closet for almost 7 months.
As soon as George saw my purse. he told me to give him about a month and he will do his best in trying to restore the purse. The purse was flat as it was sitting in a bag for months and he had told me he would have to have it hanging with weight inside for him to open up the bag and properly clean it. After 4 weeks, I went to pick up my purse. I didn’t expect much but George is truly a master of his craft. The inside of my purse looked brand new. I think the pictures show clearly what I mean.
If you look on the wall in his store, there is a picture of him in front a shoe repair store in black and white. He’s been in this business for over 40 years and his work clearly shows this. I highly recommend him as he is passionate, detailed, and very dedicated to the quality of his work. I was so happy walking out of his store that I sent the before and after picture to my family and told them to let me personally take any of their shoes or purses they need repaired to George :) Thank you George!

I’ve always made a point to buy quality shoes and just get them repaired, and I’ve been looking for a new cobbler since I moved to Long Beach. I found Carson Shoe Repair on Unilocal so I had to pay it forward and write a review. My shoes look incredible! I brought 4 pairs in — all with different issues and all look better than brand new. Can not recommend this location enough. The owner is so knowledgeable and kind, the type of person I wish I could learn all of their years of knowledge so the craft is never lost!

I’ve been looking everywhere for a shoe repair service comparable to the Shoe Hospital in Austin, TX. I think I have finally found it!
I have a pair of Sacha of London short cowboy boots that I bought back in 1990. I walked all over Europe in those and have had them re-​soled at least twice before. George fixed them so that they look nearly new – a small miracle considering their age. He also fixed the damaged heels on a pair of patent-​leather mary janes (see the photo) and on another pair of gray booties and some fancy Cole-​Haans. I am so happy with the results! The owner is also such a kind man that every transaction is pleasant.

I live in West Hollywood so when this place (45 mins away in Carson) was the first that popped up on Google/​Yelp, I knew it had to be worth while. My expectations were beyond exceeded when I came to pick up the 2 pairs of shoes I brought in!
The first was a pair of white Gucci sneakers that I legitimately thought were not salvageable. I don’t have a ‘before’ pic, but I’ll just say the sneakers after having owned them now for about 10 years were no longer white, the leather was worn, dried out, and cracked, and the red and green Gucci ribbon was shredded beyond recognition. I was told it would be 3 weeks before they would be ready which I said was great because I knew the work needed on them was extensive and I had no dire need to wear them anytime in that 3 week period. When I came in to pick them up, they looked absolutely brand spanking new! I couldn’t believe my eyes! Even the shredded ribbons of fabric looked like nothing had ever happened to them!
The 2^nd pair was also a pair of Gucci’s that just needed to be cleaned up since I didn’t trust myself cleaning in and around all the crystal studs and delicate satin fabric. Once again they came back looking just like they did when they came out of the shoe box for the first time!
Overall, I would recommend this place a thousand times over! Especially when it comes to those pricey designer shoes that I’m sure we all want to get the absolute most out of. And take it from me, it was absolutely worth the hour and a half round trip drive. Just keep in mind the repair time and be patient. He takes his time because he wants it done RIGHT. This is now for sure my go to place for all future shoe repairs!

George never disappoints. I fell in love with these shoes but the heel was too high so he cut it for me and made them comfortable to wear. Sometimes the smallest detail makes the biggest difference. George is always professional, great pricing and just an all around great guy! Thanks George

I brought my ugg boots to this place based mostly in the reviews this man has. Its was an absolutely horrible experience! I asked him to sew the boot and he took over 2 weeks for what he did? He cut some fur and used WHITE thread to sew the boot. He should have told me what he’ll do with the boot. Now, how can I cover the white thread on my boot. At least he could have been nice enough and used the same color thread of the boots.

George loves what he does, therefore he puts his passion and absolute care into everything he repairs. He made my boots even better than when I first bought them. Polished it & everything! Thank you again George. Will definitely be coming back.

I feel like I just went shopping for a replica of my favorite boots and my beloved Coach bag! :))
I am beyond impressed George’s work. My boots were repainted and both zippers were repaired. The work done is immaculate. My bag no longer looks faded worn and Vintage, I feel like I just went to buy a New $ 400 dollar bag. My items look brand new. He has done a beyond amazing job, and has earned a life time customer. Wow

My wife wants to extend her boots, before coming here other staff denied extending.
But this store staff tried as much as possible and extending price was reasonable!
If we have another item to repair we want to come back here again!
Thanks!

I brought really old 8 pairs of shoes to George and he gave them back almost new. He is a bit pricey but its definitely worth it specially if you have really nice expensive shoes. He is awesome

I had my favorite brown leather boots’ heel repair by George and I must say he did a magnificent job!!! I also had two pairs of brand new pumps that I took to get stretch and clean; given I am a very picky person when it comes service standards, I have to say that George not only met, but exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend his services to anyone I know in need of a good shoe repair place.
Thank you!!!

I dropped of 3 pairs of Ferragamos, 2 pairs of suede Gucci and a pair of Tods. Ferragamo shoes and the Tods had to be polished and leather soles replaced. The Guccis just needed to be brushed. I got them back looking brand new. I would highly recommend this place for any type of shoe repair.
It is a ONE man shop and he does get overloaded with fixing other shoes and leather bags so be understanding with the turnover. Don’t expect to get your stuff within days. Drop it off a week or two before you need it.

Found this business thanks to other Unilocal reviews, and boy was I glad for it! Took in a pair of rather beat down AllSaints military boots in to get new soles and a pair of my wife’s boots that had the heel collapse. The pairs of boots I got back may as well have been fresh off the rack. In addition to the repairs, the boots were well oiled and they attached a slip grip for me upon mentioning I was taking my boots to London with me –that bit of thought and care added to an already pleasant experience. I wish I’d thought to take a before pic so you could get an idea of just how good they are now.
Can’t recommend these guys enough, I will be back for all my boot and leather needs!