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The 12 Best Shoe Repair Shops in Los Angeles County

Westwood to Torrance, Burbank to Pasadena: cobblers ranked on repair range, reviews and craftsmanship. Every fact sourced.

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The short answer

As of October 28, 2026, the best shoe repair shop in Los Angeles County is Armando's Shoes & Repair in Westwood (1457 Westwood Blvd), for resoles, boot alterations and leather goods, with 4.8★ from about 1,014 Yelp reviews. In the South Bay, Anthony's Leather & Shoe Repairing in Torrance for designer handbags; in the Valley, Victor's Shoe Repair in Burbank; in Pasadena, Shoetorium Shoe Repair; downtown, Shoe Wiz Instant Shoe Repair; and for vintage and designer restoration, F&G Shoe Repair in East Hollywood.

Top picks by need

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Best overallArmando's Shoes & RepairWestwood · 91/100Handbags & leatherAnthony's Leather & Shoe RepairingTorrance · 89/100Valley one-stopVictor's Shoe RepairBurbank · 88/100PasadenaShoetorium Shoe RepairEast Pasadena · 83/100DowntownShoe Wiz Instant Shoe RepairFinancial District · 82/100Designer restorationF&G Shoe RepairEast Hollywood · 80/100

At a glance

The full ranking

#ShopAreaBest forScore
1Armando's Shoes & RepairWestsideResoles, boot alterations and leather goods, with over 1,000 Yelp reviews91
2Anthony's Leather & Shoe RepairingSouth BayDesigner handbag and leather repair in the South Bay89
3Victor's Shoe RepairSan Fernando ValleyOne-stop Valley cobbler: shoes, boots, bags, luggage and zippers88
4Shoetorium Shoe RepairSan Gabriel ValleyFriendly, fair-priced repairs in Pasadena83
5Shoe Wiz Instant Shoe RepairDowntown & Fashion DistrictFast downtown repairs and resoles82
6Deluxe Shoe RepairSan Fernando ValleySneaker and luxury shoe care in Burbank80
7F&G Shoe RepairCentral LA & ChinatownDesigner and vintage shoe restoration80
8Mark's Shoe RepairSan Fernando ValleyStudio City shoes, handbags and belts74
9Walter's Shoe ShineWestsideThe best-reviewed shine in LA, with 577 reviews averaging 5.0★70
10Mills Shoe RepairLong Beach & HarborNo-frills, quick Long Beach repairs67
11Capri Shoe RepairGateway Cities & SoutheastAffordable boot and dress-shoe repair in the Gateway Cities61
12Universal Shoe RepairSanta Clarita & Antelope ValleySanta Clarita's most-reviewed cobbler60

Score = repair range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + craftsmanship 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Ties go to more reviews. Full methodology.

#1

Armando's Shoes & Repair

📍 Westwood (Westwood Blvd)

Best for: Resoles, boot alterations and leather goods, with over 1,000 Yelp reviews

The largest strong review base for shoe repair in LA. Reviewers praise boot-shaft alterations, protective soles on designer shoes and honest advice.

Address
1457 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Area
Westside
Repairs
Shoe repair, resoling, dyeing, cleaning, boots, belts, luggage
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-477-7978
Website
armandosshoerepair.com
Ratings
4.8★ from about 1,014 Yelp reviews; 4.8★ from 190 reviews (Exa Places)Yelp; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • A few reviews report incomplete or unsatisfactory work. Inspect at pickup.

Sources

#2

Anthony's Leather & Shoe Repairing

📍 Torrance (W 190th St)

Best for: Designer handbag and leather repair in the South Bay

Reviewers credit it with saving Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags and resoling fine boots at a fair price. A husband-and-wife shop with long hours.

Address
4864 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90503
Area
South Bay
Repairs
Resoling, heels, stitching, dyeing, color matching, handbags
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM; Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-370-6860
Website
www.anthonysleatherrepair.com
Ratings
4.6★ from 86 reviews (Exa Places); 323 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range5
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Yelp star rating not captured; the Exa Places rating is shown.

Sources

#3

Victor's Shoe Repair

📍 Burbank (W Verdugo Ave)

Best for: One-stop Valley cobbler: shoes, boots, bags, luggage and zippers

Over 500 reviews averaging 4.8★, and the widest service list in the Valley, from resoles and dye jobs to handbags, luggage and zippers.

Address
3810 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91505
Area
San Fernando Valley
Repairs
Repair, resoling, dyeing, boots, handbags, luggage, zippers
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 9:30 AM–3:30 PM; Sun closedSource: Yelp, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-845-4213
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 518 ratings (Apple Maps); 529 Yelp reviewsApple Maps listing; Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Craftsmanship4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#4

Shoetorium Shoe Repair

📍 East Pasadena (Walnut St)

Best for: Friendly, fair-priced repairs in Pasadena

A long-running family shop. Reviewers name the owner, Lucy, for fair quotes and quick heel and boot work.

Address
1188 E Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91106
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Repairs
Shoe & boot repair, heels, purse straps
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–5:45 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-626-791-1032
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.9★ from 52 reviews (Exa Places); 141 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#5

Shoe Wiz Instant Shoe Repair

📍 Financial District, Downtown LA (Grand Ave)

Best for: Fast downtown repairs and resoles

A downtown fixture for over 40 years, per a reviewer, with quick turnaround on work-boot resoles and designer heels.

Address
617 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Area
Downtown & Fashion District
Repairs
Repair, resoling, cleaning, shining
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-213-688-9699
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.7★ from 489 Yelp reviews; 4.2★ from 5 reviews (Exa Places)Yelp; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Craftsmanship4
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • The Exa Places sample is tiny (5 reviews); Yelp's much larger base is strong.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#6

Deluxe Shoe Repair

📍 Magnolia Park, Burbank

Best for: Sneaker and luxury shoe care in Burbank

Reviewers praise its luxury-level cleaning and protective soles, and the owner's honest explanations. One reviewer notes you pay for the quality.

Address
1016 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Area
San Fernando Valley
Repairs
Repair, protective soles, cleaning, belts
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-845-0073
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.6★ from 80 reviewsExa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#7

F&G Shoe Repair

📍 East Hollywood (Vermont Ave)

Best for: Designer and vintage shoe restoration

A perfect 5.0★. Reviewers name the cobbler (Osmar) for restoring designer heels, vintage cowboy boots and discontinued sneakers.

Address
1137 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Repairs
Restoration, resoling, cleaning, dyeing
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 9 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-747-777-1939
Website
Not verified
Ratings
5.0★ from 78 reviews (Exa Places); 15 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#8

Mark's Shoe Repair

📍 Studio City (Tujunga Ave)

Best for: Studio City shoes, handbags and belts

A well-reviewed neighborhood cobbler on Tujunga Ave's walkable strip, handling shoes and leather goods.

Address
4383 Tujunga Ave, Ste F, Studio City, CA 91604
Area
San Fernando Valley
Repairs
Shoes, boots, handbags, belts
Hours
Not verifiedSource: no reliable source found, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-763-0210
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.5★ from 119 Yelp reviewsYelp, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship4
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Hours not verified. Call ahead.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#9

Walter's Shoe Shine

📍 West LA (Santa Monica Blvd)

Best for: The best-reviewed shine in LA, with 577 reviews averaging 5.0★

Reviewers call Walter a craftsman. It is the place for a shine and leather care, not for heavy repairs like resoling.

Address
10854 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Area
Westside
Repairs
Shoe shine and care (light repair)
Hours
Wed–Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM; Sun 9:30 AM–4:30 PM; Mon–Tue closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-857-0469
Website
Not verified
Ratings
5.0★ from 577 reviewsExa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range2
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Primarily a shine stand. For resoles, see the full-service shops above.
  • Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Sources

#10

Mills Shoe Repair

📍 West Long Beach (Santa Fe Ave)

Best for: No-frills, quick Long Beach repairs

An old-school cobbler, profiled by the Long Beach Post, with fair prices and quick resoles. Reviews are mixed.

Address
2883 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
Area
Long Beach & Harbor
Repairs
Boots, heels, resoles
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-562-426-1894
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.2★ from 111 reviewsExa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews2
  • Craftsmanship3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • A reviewer reports being asked for cash up front and unhappy with the result. Agree on the work in writing.

Sources

#11

Capri Shoe Repair

📍 Downey (Stewart and Gray Rd)

Best for: Affordable boot and dress-shoe repair in the Gateway Cities

The best-verified option we found in the southeast county, praised for affordable resoles and boot work. Reviews are mixed.

Address
8028 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey, CA 90241
Area
Gateway Cities & Southeast
Repairs
Resoling, insoles, boot shines
Hours
Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM; Sat 10:30 AM–4 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-562-291-0378
Website
caprishoes.com
Ratings
4.1★ from 75 reviewsExa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range3
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews2
  • Craftsmanship3
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Mixed reviews.

Sources

#12

Universal Shoe Repair

📍 Newhall, Santa Clarita (Lyons Ave)

Best for: Santa Clarita's most-reviewed cobbler

The most-reviewed cobbler we found in Santa Clarita. We scored it neutrally because we could not open a source with its star rating or hours.

Address
23330 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Area
Santa Clarita & Antelope Valley
Repairs
Shoe and leather repair
Hours
Not verifiedSource: no reliable source found, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-661-254-1599
Website
Not verified
Ratings
151 Yelp reviews (star average not captured)Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Repair range3
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Craftsmanship3
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Rating and hours unverified. Call ahead.

Sources

Also worth knowing

Found, but not scored yet

We found these but could not verify enough (hours, ratings, review volume) to score them fairly. We'll add them as we verify.

  • Vogue Shoe & Luggage Repair — Torrance (South Bay). Torrance. 4.4★ from 168 reviews (Exa Places). Several recent reviews report long delays. Source

Left out

  • Park Center Shoe Repair (Whittier): Not ranked: 3.2★ from 47 reviews, with recent complaints about workmanship. Exa Places listing
  • Coverage gaps: no cobblers verified well enough to rank yet in Northeast LA & Eastside. Areas with no verified pick are left empty rather than padded.

FAQ

Shoe repair in LA: common questions

What is the best shoe repair shop in Los Angeles?

Armando's Shoes & Repair in Westwood scored highest (91/100): the widest repair range we verified and 4.8★ from about 1,014 Yelp reviews. Victor's Shoe Repair in Burbank (4.8★, 518 ratings on Apple Maps) and Anthony's Leather & Shoe Repairing in Torrance are close behind.

Where can I get a designer handbag repaired in LA?

Anthony's Leather & Shoe Repairing in Torrance is the shop reviewers credit with Chanel and Louis Vuitton repairs. Victor's Shoe Repair in Burbank also lists handbags and luggage.

Where can I get boots resoled in LA?

Per reviews and listings: Anthony's (Torrance) for fine boots, Shoe Wiz (Downtown) for work-boot resoles, Victor's (Burbank) and Mills Shoe Repair (Long Beach) for boots and resoles. Armando's (Westwood) reviewers also mention boot-shaft alterations.

Where can I get a great shoe shine in LA?

Walter's Shoe Shine on Santa Monica Blvd has a 5.0★ average from 577 reviews (Exa Places). It is closed Monday and Tuesday and is a shine specialist rather than a full repair shop.

Are LA shoe repair shops open on Sunday?

Of the shops with verified hours, only Walter's Shoe Shine opens Sundays (9:30 AM–4:30 PM); the rest are closed Sundays per their listings. We could not verify hours for Mark's Shoe Repair or Universal Shoe Repair, so call them.

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