Robert Shoe Repairs

This place deserves way more recognition!
I’m a shoeholic so I’m pretty attached to my shoes. I’ve had a pair of vintage suede boots for over 6 years now and I’ve beaten the heck out of the heels. The heels on these boots are so worn out that the last two times I wore them I fell in front of a lot of people (super embarrassing) because they no longer have traction and became extremely slippery. However even though these boots were no longer safe nor functional to wear, I still held onto them because I love them so much, and can’t find a pair like them anywhere. My dad decided to take them to this repair shop and see what they could do, when he brought them back home, to my surprise they looked brand new! They charge $ 14 for both heels to be repaired, that’s a steal! I can now wear these boots again! Thank you!!!

I think it’s been around 2 years since I had my boots @ Robert shoe repair for a half sole attachment, and I am glad to let everyone know that they’re still holding up very well!
I first stopped by this establishment after a hack job that I had experienced on my wolverine 1000 miles that i needed fixed. After explaining my situation and letting the employee know what I needed done — as to remove, reapply new half sole and totally refinish the sides of the sole since the previous shop plastered wrong color stain, I was very happy to receive my boots back completely refreshed, at a very reasonable price to boot!
If the work ethics of this place has continued on, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Robert shoe repair to anyone that needs their footwear repaired!

Robert’s stated goal is to do a good job at a fair price.
It is like in the old days… There is no front counter.
You just find Robert in back and let him see and
feel what the problem is. He simply put on my
leather jacket, experienced the problem with
the zipper and said you don’t need a new one,
just a new slider/​pull tab. So right in
front of me he selects one, quickly installs it,
and then rubs a bit of wax on the zipper to lubricate it.
As he does so, he mentions that
in some shops, you would end-​up
paying big bucks for a whole new zipper,
whether you needed one or not.
Caveat: This was my first time there and the
repair was fairly simple. Go see the other
reviews to get a more comprehensive picture.

The first time I came here it was very confusing because their shop is hidden inside of a party store and the signage from outside is not that clear. However I was delighted with the customer service once I found the shop. They resoled a pair of boots for me for $ 50 and the end result was even nicer than the original pair. You can tell they are very passionate about their work.

I don’t usually repair my shoes, but I had a pair that I love more than the rest and when the sole came off, I went to Robert Shoe Repairs to see if they could fix it. The guy that helped me was SO nice and helpful. And, it was extremely affordable. They were repaired quickly and not only was the sole back on, they secured the other one and made the boots look BRAND NEW! I was ecstatic when I picked them up. If you need a fast, affordable place to fix your shoes– go here!

Went in because my boots were hurting the soles of my feet. Turns out some screws were loose in the sole of my boots and they tightened them up for free. Great service!

Great service and work. I took a fishing tackle bag into Robert. The bag had ripped at a load bearing zipper seam and I did a crappy job of trying to glue it back together. It was really in bad shape. Robert stitched it back together in a way that was all but unnoticeable. I really thought this bag was a goner. The $ 16 charge was a bargain. He saved me $ 75 by making a new bag purchase unnecessary. I have a few other items I’ll take to him. Very friendly service too.

Friendly, professional and affordable. Located inside a candy/​piñata store, it wasn’t obvious where to go when I walked in, but was quickly greeted and pointed in the right direction. Dropped off four pairs to have heel tips replaced and leather refreshed. All were completed in the time-​frame I needed and workmanship was just what I was hoping for. Why buy new shoes if you can spend much less and keep the shoes you love looking new?

This is my first review but I had to do one after the great service yesterday. I stopped in to Robert Shoe Repairs after work yesterday with a favorite pair of heels that are just too tall, they helped me right away and said they could only reduce the heel height by less than an inch to maintain the integrity of the shoe. I went for it because I was hoping anything would help. Within 10 minutes they had taken my shoe to the back and brought it up looking as good as new. I honestly couldn’t tell that anything had been done… until I put it on. MAGIC! I can strut around without toppling over or dragging my boyfriend down. It’s great! And only $ 10! Great service, great results, great price and super fast! Plus you can browse the pinatas while you wait! ;-)

This place is a jem! Excellent customer service, excellent workmanship! Look no further for your shoe repair needs, this is the best shop in SD!

I was in the area and stopped by to get my shoes repaired. I was sold as soon as I saw the ‘Same Day Service’ sign. I walked in and was greeted by Robert. He said it would take about an hour and when I explained that I didn’t live around the area he said he would have them ready as soon as he could. He was out in no time and did a great job!

I was referred to Robert by Footwear shoe store because my Naot shoe had separated from the rubber sole to the toe box. I took them to Robert Shoe Repairs and glad I knew about the piñatas because it didn’t look like a usual shoe repair store. He came right out from the back of store and said he could fix the shoe while I waited. He glued the sole to the shoe and within a few minutes I was on my way. He didn’t want to charge me but I left a nice tip in the tip mug.
This shoe repair shop has earned my business.

This guy is on point! Does a professional job. Definitely is attentive to detail and takes his time doing a good job. Very well pleased with the work he did

I’m usually too lazy or forgetful when it comes to providing reviews for anything, no matter how much I loved the place. However, I just had to write one up for this business. I walked in today to pick up two pairs of shoes. I was greeted so kindly by Robert. Wow! I saw my shoes sitting on the shelf looking so beautiful and shiny! I was blown away by the quality of the work he had done on my shoes! Unilocalers, your shoes are in trusted and magical hands!
My first experience at another shoe repair shop to fix some straps on some vintage boots was, well, less than stellar (and the repair was a fail). After a year, I Unilocaled around for another shop closer to home and found Robert’s shop. I kept putting taking my shoes in, but finally did it last week. On my vintage boots, I needed the insoles re-​glued and was missing an elastic strap on one of the buckles. On my white Shellys London leather platforms, they were super scuffed and dirty. I’m rough on my shoes, regardless of how much they costed me. I was quoted for two days of repair and $ 28 bucks to refinish everything, get a new elastic strap, and so on. What a deal!
So, when I picked my shoes up this morning, I couldn’t contain my excitement. I exclaimed how amazed and blown away at the quality of work Robert had done. Not only did he do everything as promised, he shined them up! I couldn’t believe how beautiful and glossy they were. What an extra perk! He also knocked $ 3 off the total quoted price (very much appreciated)! Thank you, Robert! You live up to your rep and I can’t wait to recommend you to family and friends! I will definitely bring in more shoes in the near future for a refresh.

So this place is a store within a store. Don’t be alarmed by all the piñatas. Anyhow the cobbler came out looked at my Christian Louboutin shoe said «hold on» came back and it was back to perfect like I never stepped on a metal grate and ripped up the heel. It took 3 minutes. I was so surprised!!! Thank you!!!

This place was a little out of my way but i went because he was recommended by napolean shoe repair who isn’t taking new clients. Anyway i took 3 pairs of very expensive stilettos that i needed the heels cut down a tad bit so i can Better walk in them. He reassured me the shoe wouldn’t get ruined because if you cut down too much the shoe gets ruined. I was in and out in 30 minutes with my shoes in hand. I’m extremely happy. Now i feel like i can buy any high heel and take it to Roberto to work his magic. I highly recommend him is totally worth it and very affordable. Oh and is inside a Mexican piñata party store.

I got my $ 300 burgundy boots re-​glued and it was a really horrible job. You can see glue all around the perimeter of the boot. I asked the guy why it looks like that and he said thats how it would look anywhere I would go (not true). I took them to another shop to ask and the job was just a shitty job.
If you look at my boots you can tell that they have been glued if you look closely, very disappointed because this place had lots of good reviews and walking distance from my house. I was visibly upset and the guy there did not seem to care at all, and that was the worst part. I understand mistakes but no cares were given and took my money and was peace out. SMH
price was decent but not worth the lack of attention to detail. maybe I caught them on a good day, but otherwise PLEASE AVOID!!!
I would not have left a bad review but the guy had no remorse and didnt even apologize

Roberts shoe repair is above 5 stars.
I have taken in several pairs of boots for soles and I am highly satisfied with the work. My boots look fabulous when I pick them up. While there I have seen people bring in numerous shoes, boots, sandles so I know I’m one of many satisfied customers.
My husband took in his carpenters belt for work as well, which we thought would be impossible and Roberts shoe repair made my husband a happy man. I highly recommend this place. They are reasonable and you get your money’s worth. Best cobbler in San Diego.

Great customer service, quality work and prices!
I’ve taken several pairs of my shoes to Carlos and after telling/​showing several colleagues who live as far up as North County about the work I’ve had done here, have been designated to take everyone’s shoes in since I live closest to the shop. Never a disappointment.

Got my black Italian dress sandals completely restored here.
They did a GREAT job and cut me deal on my first shoe repair. Thanks Man!
Plus, I asked them if they could have it ready for me next day since I am going to event.
Loved:
— quality of repair
— FREE polish/​shoe shine, it’s new new new
— fast turnaround
— they didn’t make me put a deposit, I paid when I picked up.
Note:
— Easy street parking right in front.
— The shoe shop shares a retail space with a party piñata store. Look for signs.
— Heel only replacement was $ 8
— Both soles and heel replacement $ 15-​$ 18
I am coming back here. My husband needs his favorite shoes repaired and buffed up. Told my co-​workers too since the office is close by. Visit this shoe repair store, they are legit and good!