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Andrew Z.
08/2013
shoe repair
 + -1 moreOutstanding customer service and incredible quality work. Will definitely make them my go to place for shoe repair.
Description of Work: Replace heels and add Vibram soles
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Cheryl I.
08/2013
shoe repair
 + -1 moreExcellent job. No complaints at all.
Description of Work: repaired shoes
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$50
Dawn F.
06/2013
shoe repair
 + -1 moreDropped boots off, picked up next day. Great job.
Description of Work: Shine work boots
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$5
Michael C.
03/2013
shoe repair
 + -1 moreMy heel fell off my favorite pair of brown Tory Burch boots so I brought them in to fix the heel. They were very nice and suggested a few other services. I wasamazed when I got the boots back, they looked almost new again! I barely recognized them. It ran me $75 (much cheaper than a new pair of boots) and they said it would take a week. I asked if there was any chance they could get them to me a few days earlier so I could have them for a trip I was taking, and she said they would try. Sure enough, they were done when I called to check in. Great customer service and great boot repair.
Description of Work: Heel repair, replaced ground sole, cleaned up the salt , polished and waterproofed
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Michael G.
08/2012
shoe repair
 + -1 moreThey did good work. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Beehive Shoeworks to resole a pair of shoes.
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$80
Daniel L.
03/2012
shoe repair
 + -1 moreOverall i had a great experience with this place. I was told what exactly was needed to be done to my boots, and how much it was going to cost. The only draw back i would say this place has is parking due to the fact that this place is located in downtown Chicago underneath the "L" tracks on Wells. They open early in the morning at 6:30 am and close usually at 6pm so parking wasn't really a problem getting there either early or late.
Description of Work: I bought a pair of Danner boots for work sometime in early 2011 and after a while of heavy use i developed a lot of holes on the bottom of the soles. After paying approx. $150 for them i refused to just toss them away. Being a new member to this site, i got on Angie's list to find a place to repair them. I picked this particular place, even though it is far from my location, because they got a lot of good reviews from other Angie's list clients. When I got there, I was told that my boots can be re-soled, but my boots would need special attention due to the fact that the soles were molded to the boots and not stitched or sewn. After hearing what was needed to be done to fix the boots i thought i was going to be given an estimate higher than what i originally paid for them, but i was wrong and i agreed to have them fixed. I was given a pick-up date of February 15th, one week later. When I picked up the boots from the place I was shocked of what a great job they did to repair them. The boots looked as though they were taken right out of the factory box. A brand new sole was placed, they fixed the seriously bad scuff marks on the toe tips, and they gave them a great shine. I was more than impressed with the great work that this place did. It's been a few weeks now that i have worn these things on a daily basis, and they have maintained their strength and worth. I have recommended this place to other co-workers, and I think that anyone out there reading my review should give this place serious consideration for any shoe repair needs.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Jillian P.
02/2012
shoe repair
 + -1 moreI liked that they were efficient and they returned the product in better shape than when I took it in.
Description of Work: I went to Beehive Shoeworks last week for a sole repair.
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$35
Lauren S.
09/2011
shoe repair
 + -1 moreI took in two pairs of heels to Beehive on Wednesday. I am typically cautious of Downtown services (ie dry cleaners, nail salons) because they are usually drastically overpriced, compared to my neighborhood services. However, a girlfiend of mine has just used Beehive to dye her wedding shoes and they are near my office so I thought I would give them a try. The customer service is first-class. The woman who took my shoes (the only woman I have seen working there) was especially personable and helpful, introducing herself and explaining the service. I told her I wouldn't need the shoes for a week. When I returned the following Thursday, they were ready and looking as good as the day I bought them. The price- $14 a peice- was about what I would spend on the Northside so I had no complaints. I will certainly be returning to Beehive when I wear through other pairs of shoes.
Description of Work: Beehive repaired the heels on a pair of stilettos and a pair of boots.
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$28
Debbie L.
07/2011
shoe repair
 + -1 moredid a great job, would highly recommend
Description of Work: repaired soles, overall shoe refurbish
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$50
Mike .
07/2011
shoe repair
 + -1 moreThese are my favorite flats and I wear them to work and on the weekends. They are Italian-made. After only a few wearings, the soles and heels were beginning to wear, and looked all scuffed-up. I thought that for an expensive pair of shoes, that the soles and heels would have held up better. The patent leather toe was getting scuffed. I brought the shoes to Beehive Shoeworks, where I have been bringing my shoes and my purses to be repaired and refurbished for over 7 years. The shoes now look brand new. In fact, the soles/heels look better than when I purchased the them. The owner Marilyn and her staff are very professional. Those that perform the work are pure craftsmen. They take their work very seriously and show pride in their work. I have never been disappointed in the work done.
Description of Work: Had a pair of expensive shoes resoled and reheeled. Also the patent leather toe was rebuffed, the leather was touched up and the shoes were deodorized.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$67.5
FAITH K.
05/2011
shoe repair
 + -1 moreThe boots are so clean they look like new-Yes!
Description of Work: I had heels and cleaning done to tow pairs of suede boots.
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$64
laura R.
12/2010
shoe repair
 + -1 moretried beehive after seeing them in a list of 'the best in chicago'. marilyn was professional, personable, and appreciative of my business, and made me feel like a valued customer on the first visit! i dropped off the shoes & boots, and they were ready when they were supposed to be. i brought in 2 more pair to be stretched, as i was so pleased with the way the first 2 pair fit after they were. beehive will be my new "go to" place for all my shoe, luggage, and leather repair.
Description of Work: 2 pair of loafers stretched, and 1 pair of boots winterized with toe & heel taps put on.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$52
Lou D.
09/2010
shoe repair
 + -1 moreBeehive is the premier cobbler in Chicago. Sam, the proprietor, is a delight to work with and very knowledgeable. I send all of my friends to Beehive, and I've mentioned this business on a menswear-oriented internet message board.
Description of Work: Beehive has reconditioned three pair of shoes for me, and one of those jobs included resoling.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Jason P.
06/2010
shoe repair
 + -1 moreI am above and beyond satisfied and I am excited that I can wear these shoes again! Before I give up on any old and worn out shoes I'm bringing them back to be serviced. The staff and service was kind, courteous, and excellent. I don't have to look anywhere else for shoe repair!
Description of Work: I brought in a pair of Kenneth Cole shoes that I have own for ten years because the soles were coming off and parts of both heels were peeling off. After a week of bringing them in I picked them up and was pleasantly surprised how new they looked!
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$73
PAUL C.
03/2009
shoe repair
 + -1 moreThe staff was very friendly and courteous. The work was completed on schedule in a week. The repairs and new soles are great.
Description of Work: I brought in some shoes to be resoled and another pair that needed some repair on the upper.
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$187
CHERYL M.
02/2009
luggage repair
 + -1 moreI bought a very expensive handbag while on a business trip to Dubai. The brand is not sold in the US but on first use, one of the leather studs that connect the shoulder strap to bag, pulled out. Beehive did a terrific job an you can't even tell where it was repaired.
Description of Work: They repaired the handle on a very expensive Italian handbag.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$16
Alex M.
01/2009
shoe repair
 + -1 moreOnce I found Beehive Shoeworks, I stopped going anywhere else for shoe repairs. They've helped me extend the life of all my favorite shoes, boots, and sandals. They cost more than other repair shops but their work is impeccable and the new soles last longer than the originals. My average repair cost is about $35. Beehive fixed the botched repair job on a friends pair of $450 mens boots. The boots have an extended toe with the sole rolling up and over the top of the toe. It took two weeks and cost $75, but Beehive replaced the cut up sole and completely eradicated any evidence of the botched repair. Very impressive.
Description of Work: Beehive repairs shoes, boots, sandals, and luggage. They shine and dye shoes. They also repair and make shoes for the Broadway shows in downtown Chicago.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
Roxann P.
10/2008
shoe repair
 + -1 moreExcellent. The shoes looked like new after several other shoe repair shops told me that the shoes could not be repaired. The shoes were French Sole ballet slippers, Delman ballet slippers, $300 shoes. Sam did an excellent job. They were brand new shoes! The boots that were $700 boots, he put in a new piece of elastic so that they will not slide down. Like new again.
Description of Work: 6 shoes and 1 pair of boots repaired. Resoled and new elastic on the boots
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
SUSAN B.
07/2008
shoe repair
 + -1 moreI went to the shop to see what they could do for my sandals, they said to come back in 10 days. I had come back when they told me to, and I got my sandals back, they looked just like new. I've been with the company for 6 months or so. They are the best shoe repair shop that I have been to in years were very competent and professional. Marilyn the owner is very customer focused.
Description of Work: They did major repairs to some sandals that I had that I couldn't part with. The repairs on my sandals took about 10 days.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
JACQUENLINE V.
07/2008
shoe repair
 + -1 moreIt always goes perfect, I have been using them for years. They do very high quality work and they are very pleasant to work with. Things are always ready when they say they will be ready. They seem to really want you as a customer and they make sure you are satisfied to keep you.
Description of Work: They reheeled and resoled five pairs of men's shoes and three women's shoes.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Kathy D.
11/2007
shoe repair
 + -1 moreThe shoes were done within a week (good time) and look great. We were very happy with their work.
Description of Work: They put new half soles on my husband's shoes and new heels.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$69.5
JEREMY T.
10/2006
luggage repair, shoe repair
 + 0 moreThey did excellent work. I get shoes repaired and shined here. This is the best shoe repair in Chicago. The other shop is on Madison.
Description of Work: They restored leather and small tears on a TUMI breifcase.
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$60
CRYSTA A.
05/2006
shoe repair
 + -1 moreI was on the fence about fixing a pair of boots that I loved - they were about 3 years old and looking pretty sad, but I hadn't been able to find a replacement. My co-workers all recommended Sam at Bee Hive, so I took them in. He took a thorough look, then said that they'd be easy to restore. They were ready when promised and looked like new - he'd even repaired the salt damage. The new soles are far better than the old, and I'll extend their life by a couple more years. At the same time, I had taps replaced on another pair of shoes. It seemed a bit pricey, but I had never repaired shoes before, and compared to the cost of replacements, it was a good deal. I would take future repairs there because I know the work will be good.
Description of Work: Sam re-soled a pair of boots and replaced the heel taps on another pair of shoes.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
STACIA S.
10/2005
shoe repair
 + -1 moreWOW- BETTER THAN NEW. SAM'S VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE & HE'LL TELL YOU WHEN SOMETHING IS NOT WORTH FIXING. IN THE MOST RECENT CASE, THEY EVEN RE-SEWED SEVERAL PARTS OF THE UPPER LEATHER THAT WERE GETTING A BIT WORN. I'VE NOW HAD THE SAME REPLACEMENT SOLES FOR A LOT LONGER THAN THE ORIGINALS LASTED. THE SHINES HERE ARE GREAT TOO!
Description of Work: RESOLED & REHEELED MEN'S DRESS SHOES.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
MATT & LISA M.
09/2001
shoe repair
 + -1 moreTALK TO SAM. I THINK HES THE OWNER/MANAGER. HE ALSO DOES LEATHER REPAIR FOR THINGS LIKE PURSES AND BRIEFCASES.
Description of Work: SHOE REPAIR
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Contact information
35 N WELLS, Chicago, IL 60606
www.beehive-shoeworks.comService hours
Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMThursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMFriday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PMLicensing
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Service Categories
Shoe Repair,
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FAQ
BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
No, BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS does not offer free project estimates.
No, BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS does not offer a senior discount.
No, BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS does not offer emergency services.
No, BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS does not offer warranties.
BEEHIVE SHOEWORKS offers the following services: SHOE REPAIR & ACCESSORIES, LUGGAGE REPAIR, KEYS CUT, HATS CLEANED & BLOCKED, DANCE SHOES, ORTHOPEDICS.
Contact information
35 N WELLS, Chicago, IL 60606
www.beehive-shoeworks.comService hours
Monday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMWednesday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMThursday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMFriday:
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMSaturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM