David Shoe Repair Store

I initially came here to replace my crown and leather band on my Tag Heuer watch. The repair did more damage than it fix the watch. The crown part had to be ordered, it was replaced but after few weeks the crown became loose again and did not tighten. I went back to store again to have the crown fix. After verifying that I’ve been here and showed them a picture of my receipt the repairman agreed to fix it again. After receiving the watch for second time, he crown now tightens but the second hand movement is now broken, my date dial is loose.
The repair made the watch worst than giving it in. I even ended up changing the band again since the band selection is very limited and felt cheap.
My watch is not even usable anymore.

The watch repair man worked quickly to replace the battery on one of my watches and to remove a link from the other. It was $ 10 for the battery replacement and $ 2 to have the link removed. A little more than I would prefer to pay, but not enough for me to complain. I’m a satisfied watch repair customer, albeit taking note of the 1 and 2 star reviews from shoe repair customers.

The Watch repairs and the guy who does them are great, BUT the shoe repairs and the shoe repair guy is a NIGHTMARE! He told me he would have to replace the zipper on my right shoe and charged me $ 40 for it as opposed to an $ 18 zipper repair. I had no problem with that at all, but when I came back to pick it up — the zipper had not been replaced, the old zipper had been repaired and when I asked him about it, and if it was a new zipper like he said, why had he sewed it at a slant instead of straight — he got defensive and incredibly rude and accused me of possibly coming in the next day with the left shoe of the same pair needing repair saying it was the right shoe. Wont be going here again for a shoes repair. I like the Watch guy, but if it means seeing the shoe guy again, I may not even get my watch batteries here either,

I haven’t had any shoe repair done yet, but I did ask them if they could repair/​replace a button on my jeans above the front zipper. The hole the button is supposed to fasten to had worn to wide (circumference wise) so needed to be reinforced and refastened. I have also gone to them with watch repair/​work which was done on the premises while you wait (circumstances permitting). All work done is price negotiable. All the times I’ve had service done they discounted original cost quote by $ 5.00

I brought a pair of leather shoes to be studded and he seemed like he knew what he was doing. I showed him the pattern I wanted and when I returned the next day, he had poked two extra holes in the shoes and had messed up the pattern. Luckily for me, I can just buy another cool stud to cover up the holes, but he almost ruined my birthday present for my girlfriend. I urge you to not go here, he’s very careless, sloppy in his work and he still charged my 20 bucks. Don’t do it.

For watch repair, this spot is quick and efficient at well below the cost of sending a watch back to the manufacturer. David did a complete overhaul and cleaning of my no-​longer-​working, twelve-​year old Tag Heuer for $ 80 and the watch came back looking brand new and running perfectly. Told me it would be back to me on Monday, and I got a call from him first thing Monday morning. Very happy with the service and will visit again.

I’m pretty disappointed with the repairs they did on my shoes.
The heel was severely worm and scuffed. I thought they would be able to smooth out the scratches and put in a new base to the heel. They did the later, but the scuffs weren’t smoothed in at all. I asked them about it and they said they won’t need $ 60 to replace the heel. I already paid $ 25.
Next time I’m going to Chelsea Cobbler. The repairs this place did was definitely not worth $ 25. I think they are charging more, because its the west village and they think people here can afford to spend extra on mediocre repairs.
Also, its Cash Only which I always find rather sketchy

I have been a David Shoe repair customer for years and he is a miracle worker! On top of that he is a very nice, sweet and humble, hardworking man. Do not listen to the negative reviews below. He has done absolutely incredible work for me on shoes and boots of all kinds, fixed and replaced batteries on many watches and absolutely stands by his work! I have never found a better shoe repair place and would trust no one else to do work for me.

I came to David’s after my much loved LD Tuttle boots that I’ve totally beaten into the pavement had a heel basically corrode off. They were a mess and I took them with little hope of repair, but these guys really did the darn thing! For 25 dollars he gave me new heels on both boots and made them look good as new again. Couldn’t be happier!

Brought my wind-​up chime clock in to be repaired and it was a
NIGHTMARE!
Took several trips back and forth becuase it was never repaired properly. It took almost 3 months to finally get it fixed correctly. Also, he wanted to try to shake me down to pay more money. Sleezy, kind of cheezy person to do business with. Looks like it’s a low key kind of family business but it is all deception. Hungry for a buck and not very sincere. It is an act and beneath it all, there is a poor tradesman lacking skill in his craft. Beware of this this trap that is nestled in Greenwich Village. I agree with all the other reviews who clearly stated their rude behaviors.
I’d keep away and find someone else to fix a clock.

I’ve had this guy replace batteries on several watches and they die after a couple of months. EVERY TIME! I do not believe he is using new batteries. He has to be replacing them used ones so you will keep coming back. I will be going back tomorrow to have him replace the battery I received in January.

If you could give this place negative stars, I totally would. Not this best place to bring your watch for repairs. They completely defaced my antique watch and tried to cover it up with a sharpie. Then went on to say that it was already there — which is absolutely false.
Maybe a place to fix and repair shoes — but DEFINITELY AVOID this place if you have a nice watch that needs repairs.

Would give them 0 if I could. Ruined a very expensive watch. NEVER COME HERE! The owner takes no responsibility and is extremely sarcastic and rude!

These old guys are scam artists.
Seriously, don’t be fooled by their sweet old grandpa image… they will rip you off. I used to bring my shoes and watches to be fixed here and although they were a bit pricier than my other shoe repair guy in the LES, this was more convenient because it was close to my work.
I realized they were ripping me off the second time it happened. My bad for not realizing it the first time. I brought my Dior watch in to have the batteries fixed. My coworker brought her Anne Klein watch in at the same time. Both needed new batteries, why was my bill double the cost of hers? He said it was because Christian Dior watches needed special batteries. I should have asked him to show me the difference, but I didn’t want to argue, especially in front of a coworker. By the way, he asked me how much my watch retailed for before I picked it up. I shouldn’t have told him, but why did he even bother asking?! HOW ODD.
Second time, I took a handbag in after already confirming the price over the phone. I brought it in and all he had to do was find a tiny screw and screw it into the handle bar hardware on my bag. On the phone he said «oh that’s nothing, like $ 3»…Ok. I brought it in and he commented on how nice my bag was and asked me AGAIN how much it costs. I downplayed the price and said «a couple hundred dollars», apparently he thinks I’m some rich bitch with money to burn. He tried to charge me $ 15 for that rusty little screw he put in my bag. I argued, he explained that it was for the SERVICE he provided… you know, the whole 2 minutes it took him to slowly look through his drawer filled with dirty screws and actually screw it in to my handbag. I gave him $ 10 and told him that he was a scam artist and he can’t just charge arbitrary amounts because he thinks that some customers have more money and spent more on their shoes, bags and watches.
I know it’s only a matter of a $ 10 dollars here and there, but I HATE being ripped off at any cost and these men are bad people for thinking they can get away with it. DO NOT GO HERE.

i’ve been here twice, both on watch related excursions. the first time, to have a battery replaced, i asked if he could do it while i waited. he made a bit of a face, but ended up changing the battery right there. it took about 3 minutes and was $ 7, i think.
the second time, i needed a watch chain shortened. this time he *volunteered* to do it as i waited. 5 minutes later, and $ 8 bucks fewer in my pocket, i was walking back to work with my newly sized watch.
given other review, i might be wary of taking in an expensive pair of shoes, but for watch related work, i’m a happy camper.

I brought in my favorite watch to this place for a battery change… sounds simple enough right?! I believe this guy thought my watch was an old shoe cuz he treated it as such.
I got it back & it was moisture filled & when i confronted the man he took no responsibility, in fact blamed me for not paying him to seal it. He insisted that a «water resistant» watch doesnt mean water resistant at all. However I left it with him to fix it again & when I got it back the next time, he broke the link pin (& didnt have a replacement) & it didnt hold time, he cussed at us with racist slurs (& i’m white) We told him he should be ashamed of having such awful work ethics & would never return.
This shop is baron & worthless!

NEVER NEVER GO HERE!!! WORST PLACE EVER! Whoever is writing these reviews has clearly been to a different shoe repair. This is outrageous. I wouldn’t even give them 1 star but apparently I have to.
1. I brought shoes (christian louboutin) here and didn’t pick them up for 3 weeks. I went in to pick them up and they were gone. They said after 2 weeks they are not responsible.
2. I gave them my suede gucci shoes and they RUINED THEM. I told them I was upset and that my shoes were expensive and he said «you’re shoes are worth 10 dollars to me.»…would not provide any refund and said he doesn’t care about my business.
3. My husband had his watch «fixed» here. within 2 weeks it was broken again.
4. they do not open or close when they say they will. Could be early or late. So don’t plan your day on it.
5. they are extremely rude.
Overall they do not deserve to be in business. I will never go here again and warn you never to go either.

Reliable, nice and fast. I came here with a few pairs of boots, one that needed some new suede and a day later they were all as good as new! It’s not the cheapest, but I haven’t done a lot of shoe repair price comparison.

Very nice people, hard working, was more than $ 5 for the watch battery change, but it was because he had to take the bands off and such, so it was 10 $.

I am loathe to give these guy 5 stars because with all tw great reviews it starts to look like they are gaming the Unilocal system. But they deserve it. Walked in today to get some scuffed mens dress shoes repaired. First, he was clear it would be 10 $ — I both appreciated tw directness on price, and I love the price — this is the west village easily couldve been 15 $ or more. Then, right before leaving, I realized I needed the shoes for tonight (and I came in around 2pm). No prob, he said, come by between 5 and 6. I did, they were ready, looked great, no extra «rush» charge, and he seemed genuinely happy to help. Best service experience i’ve had in months at any type of establishment.