Francisco’s Shoe Shop

I brought shoes in for repair, 2 heels and a shine $ 65.00 later. He did not repair the ball of the shoe. I also went there almost every day for two weeks to pick them up, but the store was always closed. NEVER AGAIN!!! So expensive for bad work and an insane amount of time!

I’m going on a trip this weekend and have been trying to reach him for a week to get my shoes. No answer on the phone and business has been closed for days. This is the 2ND TIME this has happened where he just disappears without a note on the door or a return call. This is NOT how you run a business!!! I have no idea if I will ever see my boots again.

I’ve gotten two pairs of shoes reheeled here, and each time, the repair job lasted maybe two weeks of wear. Despite this, I chose to come back to drop off a third pair of boots to be reheeled because I need them before a trip and I don’t have time to find a new cobbler. He now requires a deposit (as if my $ 150 boots aren’t enough of a deposit themselves). This wouldn’t be a problem were he not cash only. Meh. I’ll find another shoe repair guy.

Love this cobbler! He does excellent work and is a true gentleman. It’s nice to know there are still such artisans in this city. I won’t take my shoes anywhere else.

Eduardo is THE BEST. Walking in the shoppe make you feel like you have stepped through a portal to a time when boots weren’t made from plastic and craftsmanship meant more than brand name. Very affordable prices and excellent customer service. Best shoe repair shop in the city.

Walking in to this curiosity shop is like travelling through time with old handbills of concerts and shoes everywhere. The Argentine behind the counter, the master-​cobbler, replaced the sole on my oxfords for $ 30 and on time. They were past the rubber sole and he brought them to life again.

Equal parts cobbler, magician, engineer and comedian, come to Francisco for complex shoe repair… And good stories about Argentina back in the day

Reviews looked good but bummed they aren’t open during hours after I missioned over here.

What you’ll get when you come in here is a mild Italian man, who really loves his craft. I’ve brought in my broken zippers and repeatedly worn down heels and time and time again, Francisco has come to the rescue.
I highly recommend Francisco.
Tip: Bring cash.

I stepped in today to get my Acne boots glued since some of the layers were coming apart due to constant wear. I went to Galetti’s Show Repair near the Embarcadero last week to do the same job and they said they could do it, took my $ 30 (also got heels resoled so not complaining about that part), but neglected to tell me that it was a non-​issue!
So today, I stomped over to Francisco’s, but the door was locked. I peeked through the window and saw an older gentleman sipping on his Yerba Mate in the corner. He took a look and told me there was nothing he could do with the boot’s sole being part rubber (and would come apart even if he glued it). He was honest and upfront and told me not to worry until it got worse (in which case I should come in for him to take the entire sole off and redo it, but that wouldn’t be for a while). He will have all my business from here on out!

Eric did an outstanding job putting rubber soles on leather-​soled boots. Highly professional work.

Fantastic work from the real deal in shoe repair. Eric behind the counter is a true craftsman and honest, sincere guy. Couldn’t recommend more!

What an absolute pleasure to deal with — this lovely man works fast and cheap with perfect results. A little hole in the wall with first class, five star service! He fixed the straps on my leather bag for me — all done in a day and for just $ 10! Couldn’t be happier.

My go-​to Frye ballet flats had a hole worn through the leather sole, but the upper was perfectly broken in and had tons of life left. One day at Francisco’s and now my favorite shoes are sporting some durable Vibram soles and are as good as new, for a ¹⁄₃ the price it would have cost to replace them. I’ll be bring in all my favorites to extend their life as well. Awesome, speedy service!

Great service from a real-​deal cobbler.
I had two pairs of boots that needed some shining and repair. I dropped them off at 1PM on a weekday and was told to come back around 6PM. When I returned, he handed them back to me looking good as new! The price was good at $ 20 for the pair, especially considering the quality of work. I am going to bring some other shoes to him to be stretched.
The whole experience was just so charming and authentic. The shop is no frills and his work is impeccable. I saw another Unilocaler compared the cobbler to Mister Geppetto, I totally got that vibe from him too.
P. S. I went to the bus stop directly in front of his shop for more than a year before I learned that it was actually open for business. Do not let the window displays fool you, they are dusty and dim, but the place really is open and really is great.

My über high end Poleci stiletto boots had one of its heals snap off! So he fixed it by somehow taking out the old metal shaft/​pin that was inside this leather wrapped heel post and replaced it with a new metal pin! Unless I take it apart or put it under X-​ray, you cannot tell if it was ever broken or that there is a new steel shaft in there! I was in no rush for them, but he still got them done in 2 days!!! He will get all my shoe business from now on! I’m telling all my good friends too! Cash only, well worth the extra trip to the ATM! Old school is cool! I think this cobbler is old school :). And I’m walking in style again at SFO-​OHD-​JFK (These are my winter business traveling boots)!
Amazing! True cobbler! He is kind and wears glasses and friendly and warm… Reminds me of Mastro Geppetto but instead of wood carver, he’s a master at shoe repair/​making!

I tried the door handle, it was locked. The door buzzed and the lock clicked. I pushed gently and the door opened. It was dimly lit, shoes and boots lined the walls up to the ceiling. The faint smell of leather and shoe polish filled my nostrils. My eyes adjusted to the light and I saw The Gentleman standing behind the counter.
I placed the canvas sack on the counter.
«How can I help you?»
«My shoes, they need new life.»
«I will do what I can. Come back in one hour.»
«Can I wait for them?»
«No. One hour.»
I returned in an hour. It was raining. The door buzzed and the lock clicked open.
The Gentleman placed my black dress shoes on the counter. They were like the day I first bought them.
«Hello, Sir. Your shoes are ready.»
My black dress shoes got new laces, a beautiful shine and repair for $ 11. I would come again. The Gentleman awaits.

Great little shop with a talented owner/​repair man. for $ 25 bucks my expensive old boot became a new pair again.
Definitely recommended to anyone in need of shoe repair.

Have used Eduardo for 5 years. I’m very/​too picky and his quality matches my standards. He does sole replacement and heeltab work quickly (heeltabs while you wait). Really great pricing.
His décor does need some help. But when I’m in there amongst the ancient posters and dusty boots, peering at the faded photo of him with Francisco, I remember that I started coming here back when my ex and I were together.
That life is composed of fleeting moments that seem all-​consuming to us, but eventually cool to obscurity behind the lucite panels of big cities.
Did I mention great pricing?

With the exception of the security buzzer at the front door, stepping into Francisco’s was like stepping back in time. He gave me a yellowed pre-​stamped ticket and marked «Friday» with a pencil. The walls were covered with weathered black and white photos from all walks of life. Immediately, I trusted this man implicitly.
When I picked up my shoes this morning, the fix was barely noticeable and I’m certain the stitching is superior to the original.
I highly recommend him and echo all the 5 star ratings before me.
Ciao Francisco!
By the way, I posted that picture for you Maxine.