Skyway Shoe Repair & Dye Service

I’ve been bringing my shoes here for for years and they do a great job. I’m super picky and they always meet my expectations.

I’ve come to this cobbler twice now to get different pairs of shoes fixed and was completely impressed both times! My first time was for a pair of butter nappa leather booties from Ann Taylor. I had a bad scratch on the tip of these heels and had pretty much given up hope on being able to fix them but skyway shoe repair to the rescue! They did an excellent job of blending the exact dye color to cover up the scratch and made it look as good as new! Second time was a quick fix to add the rubber cushions on my heels — super fast and easy, took less than 10 minutes.
They also fix leather handbags so will definitely bring my BR bag here for a minor repair!

Seriously awesome! They’re like the navy seals of leather repair! Nothing is impossible at this place! I remember bringing in 2 pairs of sandals at separate occasions with a missing buckle and they were able to match them exactly, you’d never be able to tell anything was missing in 1^st place! They’re friendly and the prices are reasonable, oh and the many pix of their adorable doggies on the counter aren’t bad either

These guys have always gotten it right for me and at the right price. Don’t know why’d I’d consider going anywhere else.

I had a pair of leather knee high boots with a wonky zipper, and they were also just a touch snug in the calves. I had walked by this place a number of times because I work in the building next door, and when I saw the positive Unilocal reviews, I figured I would see what they could do on my boots. I dropped them off a week ago, and picked them up today — for $ 45 the zipper was replaced and they stretched the calves the perfect amount so the boots are comfortable and can accommodate a pair of skinnies tucked into them. They did an awesome job, and I’d much rather spend $ 45 to get my $ 200 boots fixed up than buy new ones. It looks like they ask you to give them a week for all repairs, so keep that in mind, but I felt that was perfectly reasonable. As an FYI, the zipper replacement was $ 15 and stretching the boots was $ 30. Something to think about if you have a pair of shoes or boots that is a little too snug in one spot! Also, this is a small locally owned business, which I am all in favor of supporting. Definitely recommend this place!

Quick, convenient, and great service. A coworker recommended this place for resoling a pair of leather boots.
They’re now like brand new for under $ 30. No holes or unevenness when walking, and a much better price than purchasing a new pair of shoes.

This guy can make uncomfortable shoes comfortable. He can stretch the length, the width or just the heel. I use him for everything leather. He’s so reasonable that I am going to have him waterproof my boots, sandals, instead of doing them myself.
I buy expensive shoes mostly second hand (Temple Israel Rummage Sale) and I usually have no trouble with anything I buy, but this man has repaired the zippers on purses and clothing for me and for my husband. His hours are weird, 8:30 am — 5 pm Monday through Thursday.
I used to worrry that he wouldn’t get good business and he’d close. Shoe repair is not exactly a high profit margin business. I don’t worry anymore. People have heard of him. I think it’s all the experience he has had that make him so capable.
ANYTHING LEATHER
There’s a young lady at the front counter who knows the business too.

These people are fantastic, prompt, and a joy to do business with. I have had every purse and pair of shoes in need of love taken care of, and wish I had more. Using this service has also reduced my shoe buying because my old shoes come back looking so fabulous, I have stopped buying more new ones.

As much as I’m a fan of Moses Leatherworks and Fast Eddie’s, I think I’ve found a new favorite — Skyway Shoe Repair! I bought a fancy new pair of Guess heels, and they were starting to slip off the back of my heels. Two minutes, two dollars, and a giant smile on my face later, I had new holes punched in the straps, and they fit like a dream.
The little shops around downtown are great for a shoe shine, but if you need some real repair work done, bring your shoes in to Skyway Shoe Repair… which is confusingly located on the ground level of the building, tucked behind Hell’s Kitchen. Strange.

This father-​daughter pair sure have shoe repair down! They offer kind and courteous service while maintaining high quality work… and they stand behind their work. Their expertise and recommendations are invaluable! The shop has been located downtown Minneapolis for 25+ years… if you need work done on shoes and you frequent downtown Minneapolis, this is the place to go!
They have worked on 6 – 7 pairs of shoes for me and I will continue to go back!

Dear Skyway Shoe Repair,
You never let me down. You have saved numerous pairs of my shoes from going in the trash and now you saved a belt that my puppy chewed on all while being reasonably priced and timely. Lovie!