Olde Towne Cobbler

I needed a shoe resolved ASAP, Mary (owner) made sure that I got my boot back in a very timely matter. I can’t say enough great things about this store!!!

I recently went to Old Towne Cobbler to get a patches done on a leather vest for one of my customers at my cleaners. He tried to charge me 12.50 each patch, which I thought was a little steep. So, I asked him if he could cut me a deal since I’m getting 26 patch sewed on the vest, plus I send you all my customers your way. In the past I sent many customers his way from my cleaners, even the women working in the front desk knew that soon as I met her and told her what store I was from. He responded by telling me «absolutely no, it’s my time, my money» «I don’t care if you send me customers, my time and my money is valuable.» He was a complete jerk about. I guess he don’t like the business I sending him. I understand it you money and time but at least try to work with me instead of being a complete jerk. I would never ever send my customers to him because I’m afraid he might rip them off or treat them like jerks. If you need a leather tailor go to
«SEEMS-​B-​FITTING» on 113^th and Greenfield or if you need a cobbler
«Cobbler Corner West Shoe Services» on Watertown plank road. Thank you!!!

Awesome place. There has not been one pair of shoes that they couldn’t fix!

Five stars for high quality work and very reasonable prices, three stars for cluttered dusty storefront. Have always been very pleased with their work, but will definitely keep my ears open for any slurs against customers of any political stripe (which I won’t tolerate).

Since one review is about politics and another is just downright confusing, I thought I would just write a quick review.
Olde Towne cobbler fixed my boot super fast and for $ 8. They were friendly and the shop is on an adorable street in Tosa where you can get a pizza or a great cup of coffee (among other things). Don’t be put off by other reviews. If you need a shoe or boot repaired they will do a professional job. And my boot smelled the same going in as coming out.

They beautifully repaired two pairs of nice boots that were in very rough shape. My shoes look like new, I’m so excited I don’t have buy new ones! It took longer than other places I’ve gone (more than 2 weeks) so I wouldn’t go here if you need anything really fast. The bottom line is that I’m just really excited about how my shoes look!

Yeah… that smell… DEFINITELY stale cigar smoke. Not only has it not aired out, it’s gotten worse because the stench penetrated both the leather and the fabric lining inside.
Even after polishing the shoe twice, it still smells and it’s almost a week later! Don’t take leather shoes here unless you want them to STINK!
****Update…someone suggested to fill a sock with baking soda, insert into shoe and leave in a bag for few days. I tried it for a week and went through 2 servings of baking soda. The smell is better, but still there. I really don’t know how this place could funk up a shoe so thoroughly in less than a week. Maybe they used it as an ashtray? Regardless, stay AWAY from this place!

If I had written this review yesterday, I would have given it four stars. I have successfully purchased 5 – 6 pairs of shoes from this local business in the last two years. They carry Earth, Dansko, and Keen… Today I overheard a loud exchange from the management. The older gentleman (owner?) was loudly declaring over and over what idiots Democrats and President Obama are. He used more than one expletive to highlight his position. I am all for freedom of expression, but as a Democrat, I would rather not hear how stupid the management thinks I am when I am in the process of handing over a fistful of cash. I will be taking my Democratic dollars elsewhere. Some people never learn that there is a time and place for such conversations.