Romano Cobbler

Top notch cobbler. I got caught in a brutal weekend blizzard while traveling with only a fancy little pair of cowboy boots. The leather soles were busted, and the unusually colored leather and fringe were covered in salt. I had tried to clean and polish them myself and failed. I brought them here, thinking they might tell me to give up on the boots. But they completely resoled them, removed all the salt stains (even though it had been 2 years), and polished up the colored leather like new. Amazing. Well worth the money. These guys gave them a lot of careful and precise labor! I can’t wait to wear them again.

Romano and his son make a great team! I recently started working in the area and wanted to find a cobbler since I knew my hours at the moment would prevent me from successfully dropping off and picking up shoes near my home. I found Romano on Unilocal and am soooooo glad I did.
I walked in bright and early on a Thursday morning, and was pleasantly greeted. I pulled out two suede booties that needed soles and a pair of leather flat boots that need to be polished (so I thought). They took the shoes with no problem and explained the process. He told me my boots needed to be conditioned and not just polished. I appreciated the knowledge. I was given a turnaround time for Tuesday. I said ok and told him to give me a call if any shoes were finished before then. He said ok.
By 3 pm I receive a phone call that all three were ready! Yes! I went to pick my shoes up and they all looked fantastic!

I brought in a pair of ghillies that were absolutely smashed. We’re talking big gaping holes in the leather where big toes go. Trying to source ghillies in the US is a pain and when you’ve taken the trouble to break in your dance shoes, you want to keep’m. So I took them to Romano. After the initial «what happened here» reaction, Romano spent a good 10 minutes inspecting them.
A few weeks later, I picked up restored two-​tone ghillies with soft supple leather fronts and careful red stitching that matches the pattern of the original. Broken in and seamless, better than new. Romano is a master craftsman. Take your shoes here!

I have been a happy customer of Romano cobbler for almost two years. I send my friends here as well. Whether you need a repair, or a major overhaul of your favourite boots, or just a good quick shine, this is your guy. I also go here for a great selection of quality umbrellas and he also changes watch batteries! I’m always completely satisfied and leave with a smile! He has become my «go-​to» guy.

Had a very interesting experience here in which I was prepared to write a bad review, but this reminded me that you should never judge a business or people. I bought a shoe stretcher but they didn’t have my size so they sold me the next one larger. However, it really wasn’t working so I brought in my shoe and they showed me how to do it. After one day I realized that it just wasn’t working, it was too big to really fit in my shoe. Thinking that they would turn me away or give no refunds or returns I was reluctant to go back in for a 3^rd time. When I finally came back in, they were so nice and friendly to me and didn’t even ask me any questions. They said «wrong size?» I said yes and they said «No problem here we will take care of you, let me give you the correct one you need.» He hand me the right size smiled at me and said «Here you go, have a great day.»
It is no wonder they have such great reviews, they really care which in return will create a great business for them. I hope they are doing well in Chelsea where the rent are as high as skyscrappers.

Romano is a very nice guy who does a great job. He is hard-​working and his prices are very fair. He has repaired 2 pairs of boots, stretched shoes, and fixed watches and all turned out well. Definitely recommend this place.

I found the place through Unilocal and decided to give it a shot. I had a pair of booties with outsoles that were completely worn out. You could practically see thru the bottom of my shoes. They replaced the outsole and heel, and polished the upper material to brighten the color. They did a great job and I will definitely be coming back!

Great watch repair!!! I needed to replace the crystal on my watch. Romano Cobbler ordered the same crystal from Micheal Kors. Perfect fix and awesome service!

These guys all take great care of me and my shoes! I usually wait to get my heel taps replaced. It’s never a problem and shoes come out looking brand new! The only place I go! AND OPEN ON SUNDAY!

I’m a reasonable kinda gal and know when it’s time to toss a bag instead of trying to repair it. If damage goes beyond a broken strap or basic repairs, there’s generally no point having them repaired.
I recently destroyed the protective metal feet (ironic, I know) on a fairly new Akris Ai Tote bag and refused to toss it. The bottom of the bag had gotten caught underneath a newly moved piece of heavy furniture… and I carelessly (and lazily) yanked it out. Yeah. I’m an idiot. Two of the metal feet remained under said furniture.
I gathered a few other bags in dire need of strap & zipper repairs along with my poor Akris bag and headed to Romano. I had little hope that the metal feet could be replaced and was prepared for the bag to be a total loss. No matter! Romano had feet that looked nearly identical to the others. Whew! I also forked over a half a dozen other bags I’d lugged way too much stuff around in, having suffered broken straps and zippers.
A few days later I stopped by and not only were they ready– they were like new! Romano also cleaned the bags, inside and out. Some of the liners had gotten so dirty that I’d forgotten what they looked like! My Akris bag was like new with perfectly matched new metal feet, and all of the straps on my bags were like new. Actually, some were better than new! He was able to lengthen the drop on one of my Saint Laurent bags (I’m tall). I asked if I could borrow his magic wand. ;)
I will never bring my busted handbags anywhere else, because Romano has completely spoiled me.

The best store in Chelsea, Romano is the best in everything he does my shoes looks like new love this store thankssssssss

I really want to like this place, especially with the great reviews. I brought in a pair of men’s black chelsea boots for a shine and to glue small part of the gum sole that was coming undone. He said to come back in two days, but the boots were not ready. Romano first told me he got a big order and became busy, and then he tells me he had to order special glue. He seemed out of it. He said to come back on Monday (two days later).
I came back two days later and my boots were not in a brown bag on the shelf with the completed shoes. Instead they were in a pile of shoes on a step stool and looked just as they did when I brought them in. They had not been shined and looked awful. He said, «I glued them, what I’m to do?» I told him I paid for a shoe shine and you were going to glue the part of the sole, then clean them up. Again he seemed so out of it like he was spaced out on drugs or something. He then takes them in the back and does a quick spray, brings them back to me and says, «Here they are done.»
I was so disgusted because I believed this was a gem of a repair store. With all the great reviews, I trusted that he would do a good job, not a poor job that I witnessed. I demanded a refund and he gave me it back in cash. He asked if I was happy and I said of course not because I was hoping to have found a trustworthy shoe repair store –my go to shoe repair.
I will never come back to this place. Apparently it is hit or miss and for me it was a big miss! Again I wanted to love this place, but it was such an unexpected, disappointing experience!

I was recommended through a friend of mine thats knows Romano let me tell u he’s the best my shoes looks better then we I bought them, really Beautiful job fast turnaround, he also delivers your shoes for free of charge, I really work late hours so it’s very convenient for me that he delivers, thanks for such a beautiful job in the festering girl I will always be back in Recommend all my business to you thanks.

Best service in town!!! Amazing prices, the best store around the city!
I know romano for 7 years he is the best, all my shoes looks newwww love hes store

I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to write this review!
I have a pair of boots that I bought five years ago. I wear them at least 5 days a week all winter to walk around the city through snow and rain. Every year I bring them here and they leave them like new. Love them, get the taps and ask them to do their magic. You’re in good hands!
Also, Romano fixed a leather purse that I’ve had for about 8 years that was completely destroyed. They are the reason I now shop less but invest in nicer leather pieces !
Thank you Romano! Ps. They are super affordable: D

I love this man!!!
I just relocated to NYC from SF and I needed to find a shoe repair for all of my stilettos. Mind you, I wear heels every day to work and these Manhattan streets can be tough on your shoes.
I found him via Unilocal (thanks guys for the good reviews) and he did not disappoint. I took 3 pairs of my heels that needed new heel caps to Romano about a month ago and he did an amazing job. I found my cobbler… yay!
Today is when he definitely made me a customer for life though. I came in at about 630pm (he closes at 7pm) with a pair of CL suede booties that needed new heel caps (damn escalators). On the way, one of the heels on my OTK boots that I was wearing came smooth off. I was prepared to drop off the CLs and ask nicely if he’d fix the boots I was wearing on the spot. He was so sweet. He replaced the caps on BOTH pairs and treated and cleaned the suede while I waited (took about 15 minutes)!
Seriously, he’s the best cobbler in Chelsea. Thanks, Romano!

Romano is THE BEST, I forgot how great my shoes could look! Excellent work, quick and friendly service.
I’m not the only one happy with Romano, my dog loves visiting too; he’s guaranteed to get some treats and some pets!

Had two pairs of Ferragamo’s that I had essentially written off after several winters of being salted. Found Romano Cobbler on Unilocal and decided to give them a chance. Quaint little shop but wow did they impress me with their service. Was told the shoes would be ready on Thursday and they called me on Monday (3 days early!) to tell me I could pick up the shoes.
I’m still shocked by how my shoes look. They look brand new and the vibram sole is top notch. Will certainly be coming back to this shop and couldn’t recommend them enough.

Came here to get my shoes shined before my sister’s wedding. Polished my shoes up beautifully on their machine, my shoes looked great!

Dropped off a pair of leather soled shoes I had let go without new soles longer than I should have. I guess you could say I dragged my heels .
Still, they fixed them right up, and even delivered them to my building. Wonderful experience.