Footwear · Los Angeles
Full shoe and leather restoration
For the pair you have worn into the ground and can't replace.
Restoration is every repair at once: soles and heels replaced, seams re-stitched, hardware renewed, damaged leather replaced with better material, and the whole shoe re-colored and finished so it reads as one piece rather than a patchwork.
It is the work this shop gets written up for most. Cognac leather heels a decade old and going to dry rot, fully reconstructed. Ten-year-old sneakers a customer couldn't bring himself to throw out. Two discontinued designer shoes restored to, in the owner's words, day one. And one pair a customer had actually put in the bin, dug back out, and brought in.
What the job covers
- Sole, midsole and heel replaced together
- Perished or dry-rotted sections replaced in new leather
- All seams re-stitched
- Hardware, eyelets and studs replaced
- Re-dyed, finished and sealed
- Discontinued and irreplaceable pairs
Bring it in if…
- The pair is past a single repair but you can't replace it
- The leather is drying out and splitting
- The model is discontinued
- Another shop has already said no
Why this page exists: Reviews from Michelle G. (dry-rotted cognac heels), Nathan Arakel (discontinued designer pairs), Noel S. (10-year-old sneakers), Heidi M., and the gallery's before/after set.
Drop it off
3371 Glendale Blvd, Ste 135Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- ASL proficient
- Street and metered parking
- Free parking on Revere St
Full Restoration at the bench
What people said after this exact job.
“Quality work, quick and family style service. What more could you ask for? Robert was exceptional in helping me repair two brand name shoes that are not on the market anymore. I was not optimistic at first, but he basically restored them and made them look like day 1. Robert also went above and beyond to address all my concerns and I can now confidently say this is who I will recommend all my friends and family to for all our shoe and leather repair needs.”
“Inexpensive quality work! I brought in some 10 year old sneakers that I really didn't want to throw away. Robert's restored the soles and they look brand new. I'll definitely be back with more!”
“Robert did a tremendous job on my favorite heels. I've had these cognac leather heels for over a decade and unfortunately they were deteriorating due to dry rot. Thankfully, the exterior leather parts were still in good condition, so Robert took the time and care to restore and replace the damaged parts with even better materials and fully reconstruct my heels. I'm very happy with the results and I'm looking forward to wearing them in the future.”
“Robert's Shoe Repair is absolutely amazing! They brought my Gucci shoes back to life — they honestly look as good as new. The attention to detail, craftsmanship, and friendliness went far beyond what I expected. You're not just walking into a shoe repair shop; you're walking into a family business where they genuinely treat you like family. It's rare to find this level of quality and personal service anymore. They've earned a customer for life.”
“My partner and I have brought our shoes to Robert for repair and to be brought back to life for many years. Replacing heels and soles and other tasks. Once I brought in a very nice pair of dress shoes that I love. I had spilled oil on one of the shoes making the pair not wearable when I needed to dress up. Robert was able to almost completely hide the damage to the stained shoe. I am an attorney and am now able to wear the shoes with a suit when I have to make an appearance in court. Excellent service, fair prices and very nice family!”
“I wish I could give more than five stars! Robert and his team saved me, my sanity and my feet — I bought a gorgeous pair of Nicholas Kirkwood gold leather slingback sandals for a wedding but the ankle straps were too small and tight to be comfortable. They found a perfect color match and extended the strap with perfectly matching gold leather so I could walk and dance more comfortably. The shoes are impeccably perfect! I wore them 12+ hours comfortably and danced for hours with no worries about the strap thanks to their handiwork.”
Full Restoration — questions
Will it look new?
Often close. But Robert is straight about what a shoe will and won't take, and a restoration that would cost more than the shoe is worth is one he'll tell you not to do.
Full Restoration near you
Often booked with
- Sole Replacement & ResolingNew leather, rubber, Vibram or crepe under a shoe you already know fits.
- Heel Repair & Heel CapsThe tap on the bottom, the block above it, or the whole heel rebuilt from the seat up.
- Boot Resoling & RebuildsWork boots, Docs, Red Wings, riding boots and platforms, taken apart and rebuilt properly.
- Stretching & Fit AdjustmentHalf a size, a bunion, a high instep, or a strap that is one inch too short.
Bring it in. We'll tell you straight.
Robert quotes when he sees the item — and he'll tell you when a pair isn't worth saving. Call, or come by the counter on Glendale Blvd.
3371 Glendale Blvd, Ste 135, Atwater Village · Mon–Fri 9–6:30 · Sat 9–5