Mike’s Shoe Repair

Mikes was there when I needed him, I had to get 2 pairs of boots shined for an upcoming event and was unable to get to my normal shine spot in Downtown LA, however at $ 20/​pair I found the price to be super super high (I normally pay just over $ 20 for both pairs combined).

This place is the best. Gary is the owner and he’s so helpful and fun to talk to. He has these great arch pads that totally make a difference in a shoe without proper support. Makes it so you can walk forever.
He also has various types of shoes for sale. Bought a pair of casual comfy sandals for slopping around in, $ 20. I take all my new shoes to him to exchange the cheapie plastic heel tips for rubber ones that don’t slip.
Gary always has a smile on his face and is ready to help with all your shoe needs.

Mike is great! If he can fix something easily without charging you a lot of money he will. His work and service is excellent! I highly recommend Mike! He is the best!!!

I would highly recommend Mike’s Shoe Repair to everyone, especially you haters out there!!! I’ve been living in the Culver City area for the last 22 years and consider Mike’s Shoe Repair best in the city. I have purchased and had shoes repaired by Mike with quality work. He is a decent person with high integrity. Again, for you haters out there, give Mike’s a second chance. He won’t disappoint you!

The person behind the counter was über rude. He said my shoes were of poor quality and that he couldn’t do the job I wanted. I took the same shoes to a different vendor with no problems whatsoever. But if you enjoy negative, condescending service, go to Mike’s.

Unreliable. Had to pick up my shoes Friday morning for a flight on Friday afternoon. Guy didn’t show up at the shop until past 1045. Shoes were not ready even when he finally got there. Seemed like a nice guy, but that is a deal killer.

This guy is great, he’s not all fluffy and you need to understand dry humor, if you can get past that, he will repair your shoes.
He fixed and polished both shoes for a good price.
I recommend this place for anyone who need a fixing !

First — I grew up in LA, but have been away for over 30 years, so, dreadfully I have to find a: new hairdresser, dry cleaner, shoe repair etc., so in my wandering I see Mikes Shoe Repair– I went in with a pair of suede shoes that needed to be cleaned. I have owned many suede shoes and jackets before and I KNOW it can be done (I might add that I am quite a few years older than Mr. stick-​his-​nose-​up-​in-​the-​air Mike. But, the way he treated me, it was like, «I can’t be bothered with such a lowly task as «cleaning», that will take more time than it is worth, which, by the way I would have been willing to pay extra, but (Mr. Mike did not care if he made a NEW customer), he rudely, handed them back and said «NO, they cannot be cleaned», which I know is a lie, because as I have said, I have had it done before. He was very rude, stuck up, and not someone that I would call a «real merchant» — willing to do almost anything (and I never mentioned price) to get and keep a new customer. Utterly useless, and taking up good valuable space on Sepulveda. Yes, I guess if you take in your Blahniks, or Jimmy Choos, which I do own — BUT a customer is a customer, and I will tell other friends that have been asking people in my neighbourhood, and people I work with, do you know any good???
Exactly — I DO NOT RECOMMEND!
BTW — I took them home, and yes it did take a bit of work, but I got them clean — YES MIKE, they can be cleaned, IT CAN BE DONE!

At Mike’s, your shoes are assessed in a matter of seconds, with judgement rendered immediately as to whether repair is worthy or not. You can’t just bring in your $ 60 dollar shoe and expect it to be repaired because of your asking. I tried, and saw the employee shaking his head even before handing the shoe over to him. (Come to think of it, I don’t think he even touched it.) This is okay with me. Primarily, if the shop is busy, it would be foolish to accept a low-​cost, labor-​intensive repair on an inexpensive sneaker, over a skilled repair on an expensive leather dress shoe that requires old world craft-​person techniques. Secondarily, Mike’s knows that the cost of repair can commonly exceed the purchase price of the shoe. I like to think that this was the case for my shoe repair attempt, that he was looking out for my good. But that might be a little too optimistic.

People. Check out Gary at Mike’s Shoe Repair. This was my first visit and he did me solid. The man knows his shoes and will let you know what’s worth repairing and what’s not. My only advice to you that I got from Gary is if you have quality shoes, don’t let them get too far gone. In fact, I would suggest that if you have quality (read: expensive) shoes, go by and have him put on protective sole material. It supposedly is like kevlar for shoes. Gary was nice and very professional and genteel. Go.

Mike is a welcome throwback! His service is exceptional. He’s patient with answering questions and will actually recommend that work not be done if he feels that it may not be worth it. Where the heck do you find that nowadays?!

This place is THE best. Been coming here for 10 years. They repair all high end brands. Even if you have cheap shoes, Gary will be honest with you if they are worth repairing.
Can’t go wrong — plus, you’ll get some good stories from him too.

This place is great! He fixed the loop on my boot and the water stain from my bag on the spot.

Argumentative negative guy… I followed others recommendations but wow was he unhelpful in his approach. I just needed to have heels put on a pair of shoes. Too complicated for me
He must have had some very bad experiences with other customers

Mike’s Shoe Repair totally revamped my boots that I thought had snuffed it for good! So grateful to Gary, who helped me out, and got my boots re-​heeled and polished up for a big weekend out. It was so affordable and he was able to expedite my pick-​up time so that I could wear them out as part of my Halloween costume this weekend. Thanks, Gary!!!

so i’ve already recommended this place to 5 people in the past week and will continue to do so. Mike is kind, efficient, fast, personable and honorable. I will not take my shoes anywhere else.
not only did i take two pairs of shoes in, (the soles needed to be renewed) and he did the service within 20 minutes of my arrival, but he also took out all the scuffs and scratches and makes them look like n.e.w. yes, i said it, new.
i love this shop. i love mike and his son, who was there for the day, i love him too.
take your shoes here and don’t think twice. you won’t find better. i guarantee it.
OH! and you’ll get to look at some fun jewelry, purses and other trinkets while you wait to make the experience that much more entertaining.
just one more thing, beware of the handcuffs ;)
xo

Best shoe guy ever!
Super friendly
Excellent service
Fast service
Reasonable prices
Great location, no problems with parking.

A shoe genius! My husband and i have used him for heel repair, inserts, and shining. He does it all and has different options depending on what you need. Fast service and good prices too. He made my old heels look like new and my uncomfortable flip flops really comfotable with a ball pad. Super nice guy too.
Easy parking in the front (meters that are always open) or free in the back.

Wow! So glad I checked Unilocal and found this place! Quickest, easiest, friendliest repair ever! Three pairs of shoes in 20 minutes! No waiting three days!
To make it all better, everyone is SO nice. So helpful. Flat out told me when two particular pairs I brought out of 5 were «not worth the money» to repair. They were too far gone. Flatlining. Couldn’t be revived without major expense. Um… Thank You! The last time I had those fixed, I spent a fortune and they broke within a week each.
This is a place that very quickly earned a lifelong customer.

I’m not sure if he’s Gary or Mike – I walked in and asked the kind gentleman if he was Mike, and he said yes. Then another customer came in and called him Gary!
got toe taps installed quickly. his workspace is wide open, well in view of the public.
prices were reasonable.
will return.