Tassajara Shoe & Vacuum Repair

This guy was sent down from heaven specifically to fix my shoes! Confucious maybe???
Long story short, I purchased a brand new pair of $ 150 Eccos for a wedding and next day thought it would be a genius idea to wear them to work. Little did I know that day I had to clean up a massive chlorine spill and fucked my brand new shoes. I was furious throwing chairs and slamming tables over my head. They looked like world war 3 with Isis getting their asses handed to them.
Strolled through is guys shoe and vacuum repair shop (didn’t know people actually repaired vacuums) on a crisp Saturday morning to see what magic this guy can perform on my amazing comfortable loafers. Asked a couple questions, couldn’t understand a word he was saying but I left as confident as when Columbus sailed the seas. This guy wiped the whisky from his handlebar mustache, flew the sky’s riding a bold eagle, dropped bombs on Isis and had a pancake breakfast with Chuck Norris and Beyoncé all within the two hour span I left him my precious commodities.
Came back in awe! He’s killin the shoe repair game. Did I mention it’s a whopping $ 10? I could’ve went to McDonalds in the same shopping center and purchased 10 double cheese burgers for that same value. Never again will I decide to go the McDonald route after this experience.
If you’re in need of shoe repair I highly suggest this guy, if not, I will go Liam Neeson on you and your family.
Jk but not really…

I used to love this shoe repair shop. The owner is the sweetest man but I left my Attilio Giusti shoes to be cleaned and to have my heel replaced. I got them back and it looked like the owner sprayed them and damaged the material. He scratched the surface and painted over it with a different color. 300.00 pair of shoes ruined. If you need a heel replaced or a basic polish they will do a good job. Please do not leave expensive shoes or non leather shoes as they will be damaged. Below are photos of the shoes I just picked up

This place ripped me off. I called for a quote on a replacement vacuum cleaner belt and was quoted $ 5, a few dollars more than the internet or other place I called, but it was close proximity. When I got there, he changed the price to $ 10. I feel VERY taken advantage of.

These guys are the worst! I took my broken vacuum for them to fix, they charged a nice $ 50. Cheap vacuum to begin with. My biggest mistake was I didn’t check the repair before Picking it up. It so happens that it’s the vacuum we don’t use often, so a month or two went by, I used it and it had no suction. Took it in again, had him check it before I picked up, still no suction. He wanted to charge another $ 45 because his warranty is only 30 days to fix, BUT he didn’t fix it the first time! He knew the vacuum was a spare, and was happy when I left it there! Probably wanted it for parts in the first place and had us pegged. I WILL NEVER USE HIM AGAIN! ALSO PRETENDS HE CANT SPEAK ENGLISH VERY WELL, BUT
HE DOES… JUST SAYIN!

My boyfriend has been taking his work shoes there for years and they do a wonderful job every time. They replace the soles of the shoe which typically gets ruined from repeated wear and tear. I must say if you need great work done, you should take your shoes there. The people there are very friendly and always willing to help. They also do vacuum repair, which we haven’t tried yet. But, I heard they do an awesome job on vacuums as well…

I have to say the guys is super nice and did a great job fixing 3 pairs of shoes. I needed to get all the soles replaced and also get them polished. Price was reasonable and had issues at another shoe repair place in Walnut Creek. I like supporting Mom and Pop Shops. I read the review prior to coming here but being a customer for 3 years I can’t really complain.

I have a Dyson Vacuum that I have used for the last 3 years and it finally broke down. I wasn’t sure what the issue was but the nice gentleman there was nice enough to take a look at no charge. He called later in the afternoon and told me that the motor needed to be replaced. I told him to call me before ordering the part and he did the next day. I went ahead and told him to order and repair the vacuum and 3 days later he not only fixed it but also cleaned the inside of it.
I have to admit he did a great job and I am happy since the cost of a new vacuum was unreasonable. I would recommend this place.

ZERO STARS! STAY AWAY! I took my gently worn, relatively new pumps in to be repaired as the heel came loose. I asked him if he could fix it and he said Yes, $ 20. I paid cash, got the ticket and left. I came back on the day it was supposed to be done to find that indeed the heel was refastened but the work was so shoddy the shoe is now ruined. He scratched the heel, left glue on the underside and on the surface of the shoe. When he tried to remove the glue (and it was a considerable amount) he tore the surface off the shoe. Aghast I asked if he could fix it. Yes — come back on Saturday. So I take my ticket back today to pick up my shoe, bringing in the other one as reference to show the condition it was in when I brought it in, and it is WORSE! He tried to fill the surface of the shoe with what looks to be painted glue, the heel is scratched, the inside sole was removed with force and not put back correctly and now it is completely worthless. It is worse — much worse — than when I brought it in. I am not a cobbler but I am fairly certain I could have done a much better job. I asked for my money back and let me tell you the wife jumped in and started yelling at me in her native tongue — which I do not understand. I asked her to speak English which made the situation volatile. I told them they should also pay for the shoes and that is when she started arguing with me and told me to get out of their store. Needless to say — this argument went on for 30 minutes until I got my $ 20 back. Lord knows they didn’t want to part with it. I still feel they owe me a pair of shoes but lesson learned the hard way — CHECK Unilocal BEFORE CHOOSING A NEW BUSINESS. I used them because they had been there for years and are close to where I live. I will NEVER go there again — they will be happy about that but I also want to save you the misery of trying this establishment. They were rude, uncaring and have no business ethics. I am so frustrated with the lack of customer service, the way they somehow tried to blame me for them ruining my shoe (I don’t get that at all) and for the way I was treated. I ended up losing my temper because I was treated so badly. The husband tried to return my money and get me out of the store but the wife kept badgering me and telling me she wouldn’t return my money unless I signed some paper that said I wouldn’t come back with the receipt and demand more money. Well — I wasn’t going to do that and I didn’t but SAVE YOURSELF THE HASSLE and BAD EXPERIENCE. STAY AWAY!!!

Super nice guy did a perfect job fixing my leather wallet and purse strap. He didn’t charge much and it was ready the next day! I’d take more things to him he seems trustworthy and experienced. Haven’t tried vacuum repair there though.

After other local shoe repair shops that will remain nameless were unable to repair them, I brought in my beloved Air Pippen 4’s (originals from 2000) to Tassajara Shoe Repair as both soles were peeling off. Much to my surprise the shoes were repaired good as new. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED!
Thanks for the great workmanship.

My Dyson has been back three times without the problem being fixed. The first time was a cleaning/​tune up which when I got it back still had the dog hair wrapped around the roller brush AND it did not pick up. Second and third time, cleaned but still not picking up. Part of the problem is the guy does not understand English and I certainly don’t understand him. If you need a vacuum repair find a different shop as I will.

«Shame» on him for sharing his experience? I’m pretty sure that’s the whole point of Unilocal,but what do I know?
I took a pair of shoes in for repair, received them quickly and the repair price was extrememly reasonable. Unfortunately, the buckle broke open again on the next wear. I say, if the material is cheap and can’t be repaired properly, the expert repairman ought to tell you that before charging for the repair! Yes, I thought he was a very kind and accomodating man, but I asked him to fix my shoes, he said he could and he didn’t. I agree with L. L…this is not the best shoe repair in town.

One of the nicest and honest couple.
Took my Sharp vacuum cleaner which lacked suction after moving. I kind a wrote it off though only 18 months old (the other Sharp vacuum lasted 13 yrs until bad grey market belt destroyed it). Bought another vacuum but moving insurance company asked me to get repair estimate. They only charged $ 40 for the repair.
As for «L.L.» who gave poor review — SHAME on you! Maybe your prized Italian shoes (IF it was really made in Italy and not China but labeled as Italian made) was of questionable quality to begin with. I mean if it’s made with POS material then what can the repair craftsman do? Again SHAME on you for defaming honest kind people.
PS — Next time buy quality shoes pal.

He replaced the soles on my favorite shoes I bought in Italy and after wearing them 5 times the heel split and the sole starting coming off. Took them in to him and he looked at them for about 5 minutes and said it was bad material and he would have to look up the receipt. He had charged me $ 50 for the initial repair and accepted no responsibility for fixing the shoes. Stay away– this guy doesn’t understand the language when there is a problem.

Hmmm… replace my 3 year old broke-​down vacuum, or get it repaired… I think that taking it here was an excellent idea, considering it only cost me $ 40, and they fully restored my vacuum to brand-​new status. They are wonderfully friendly, accommodating, efficient people who had it ready in one day, and then even carried it out to my car for me when I came to pick it up! Fantastic! We will definitely continue to bring our vacuum here, until of course they tell us it’s time for a new one. :)

Was in the need for heel replacements on a pair of mens shoes. After looking on line for local shoe repair stores I followed up with a couple phone calls. Tassajara was least expensive with other shops In the area costing 50% more for the same service. Tassajara had the shoes available in 24 hours with a nice shine and polish included.
If you are looking for fast and cheap shoe repair with low key customer service come here. If you’re looking for chit chat at the counter along with your shoe service you might better off spending 50% more at the other shops.

Full service shoe repair. Reglued the soles on a pair of pumps. Very pleased with the result. Included a complementary dye and polish.