Robert Riebe’s Shoe Repair

This is Boise’s best shoe shine hands down. Old school shoe shines (you’ll even find a Playboy on the chair if that’s your thing) done quickly and inexpensively. The shines are thorough and your shoes end up looking spectacular.
I’ve had a number of other shoe services completed here and the work is always top quality if a tad on the expensive side based on my experience with other shoe services but not enough to keep me away or make me shop. That said, they’ve added years of life to expensive shoes so I think pricing is relative.
They are not open on the weekends which is a challenge and they only take cash so be aware, more than once I’ve had to run to an ATM because I forgot they don’t take credit or debit cards.
They have the best selection of polish and shoe care equipment in Boise. You’ll find colors that you don’t expect that will match your toughest shoe colors and if they don’t have it they can get it.
If you need work done on shoes, purses, belts or bags, it is definitely worth the drive downtown to go to Riebe’s.

The guy is a condescending A$$ look for service elswhere.
The guy is a condescending A$$ look for service elswhere

Always a quick turn around, reasonable prices and a pair of shoes/​boots with new life breathed into them. I’ve also had a few purses fixed and you can’t even tell there is new stitching. What a gem it is to have this old time master cobbler in the neighborhood.

I’ve been here a couple of times over the past year, and have always had a positive experience. The first time I needed to buy some laces and get my soles repaired. Most recently I got my shoes shined and a 10 year old pair looks brand new.

Fixed a belt no charge, Fixed 2 pairs of shoes. I could not even tell where the work had been done. Bob treats all customers like family. You must pay in cash or check no credit cards here. While there have your shoes shined. They did such a great job that they looked like new. Found out it was his son working that day doing shoe shines. Paul is a real nice kid. I would not go anywhere else.

Just found this shop online and dropped off my boots one afternoon for some stitching repair. He finished them the next morning for less than $ 10. Excellent work and I’ll hopefully get a few more years out

Friendly, fast service. Replaced heels of both my boots (tall, brown leather, semi-​flat, ladies) for under $ 30. Breathed a few more years of life into them for far less than replacing. I will definitely return!

I found my puppy chewing on the heel of a pair of [gasp!] Ferragamo black suede boots. The damage was mostly on the bottom, but approximately ½″ of the suede-​covered heel had teeth marks. The owner of this shop was very friendly and suggested he cut ½″ off of both heels and add a thicker replacement heel, to balance it out. Worked like a charm and saved my favorite boots (which I’m more careful to keep out of harms way, now). I have since taken all of my shoe repair business to this shop, with always excellent results. The shoe/​boot shines are also very reasonable and make your shoes look better than the day you bought them.

I had an excellent experience here to get my shoes fixed. I had two winter boots that had ripped in the back. They fixed it right up with patches and you couldn’t even tell they had a rip. The guy behind the counter (I’m assuming he is the owner) was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would got back anytime.

I honestly do want to give them as many stars as possible based on the fact that they are, for the most part, very friendly. However, I’m very disappointed in my first (and last) experience after picking up my shoes today.
Fail #1: A pair of practically new, beautiful heels now look like something you’d see in a vintage clothing store — the leather is crinkly and looks extremely weathered. I brought this to his attention and he said «Yeah, that’s what happens when you stretch them». Ummmm… perhaps a little heads up beforehand. I asked if he shined them (which I had requested) and he said «No, that costs $ 6.50» — ummm… yeah, so? Now I must either try to find a «quick-​fix» or new shoes for an event TOMORROW night.
Fail #2: The sole around a pair of gorgeous wedges from Nordies needed some attention as the rubber had worn away and a crack on one of the soles needed bonding. Much to my dismay, he only repaired the crack but had done nothing with the toes and said «Well, that’ll cost you $ 13.50 but honestly I don’t think the shoes are worth it». Thanks dude, they are only my favorite …(and in great condition — other than the toes that needed repair).
So I left w/​new shoes looking old, a pair that were hardly repaired, and having been insulted. It was frustrating that each service I asked for was met w/​«Well, that’ll cost you…» in a discouraging tone. Mister, I promise you, I’m not poor… I can afford it and I definitley don’t want to have to beg!