Georges Shoes and Repair

Shoe Repair, Leather & Vinyl Repair, Furniture Refinishing and Repair,

About us

We have been in business, family owned & operated since 1905. We pride ourselves on customer service and honesty. Estimates for repairs are free and most repairs start at a minimum of $7.95, although there are a few things that are less and punching holes in a belt is free!

Business highlights

120 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We sell shoes, shoe care products, hand made solid wood shoe shine kits(Oak, Walnut, Cedar, Maple, Hickory, Reclaimed Barn wood, most in 3 sizes, leather goods, custom belts, insoles & orthotics, leather laces and much more! We also do repairs on shoes, boots, purses, bags, some luggage, straps, belts, ball gloves and much more!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.723 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
0%
3
4%
2
9%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

Dana H.
09/2017
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
The job was completed in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Sandal strap elastic replaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa F.
10/2016
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
They replaced the zipper, and while they warned me it might not be possible, they were able to keep the existing zipper pull.
Description of Work: Zipper replaced on a pair of boots

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ELLEN B.
10/2016
5.0
furniture repair, shoe repair
  + 0 more
This is a great place and all went well!
Description of Work: I had a golf shoe repaired

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7

Jan Ellen F.
03/2016
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did a great job - above my expectations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

TOM L.
02/2016
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have recently had several pair of my wife's shoes and one purse strap repaired at George's. They do great work. It often takes about 1 week to complete.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

Gil L.
04/2015
3.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$70

Robert H.
07/2014
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
It was fine. It was good. The service was good. I got them done and they were done correctly and done on time. It was in a location that was convenient.
Description of Work: I've used Georges Shoes and Repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

renee W.
03/2013
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Available when they told me they would be.
Description of Work: Re-stitched my husband's shoes. Excellent job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

Louis C.
01/2013
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Excellent repair, timely service.
Description of Work: I needed a repair of a heel and soul of a shoe I purchased in Finland. The repair was done to my satisfaction, infact it looks like new. The shoes are in good condition and now I will be able to wear them for another 10 yrs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14

STEVE P.
02/2011
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I had a pair of shoes repaired - the sole needed to be re-glued in a couple of places - at the Grand Ave. store. It was so good, I decided to have my Rockports resoled by them. Outstanding work. Initially, the young woman at the register tried to talk me out of getting the shoes resoled. She eventually saw the light, however. The first pair was done so well, I decided to have a second pair done. They came out great as well. New soles and a nice buff up to boot.
Description of Work: Resole my Rockport shoes. Actually, they did two pair for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$68

Christina E.
02/2009
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
They are very honest and do such a good job. I am very impressed with the quality of work. I will go there from now on. He is upfront if a pair of shoes cannot be repaired.
Description of Work: I have had shoe repairs done and I have bought shoes there too.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jaimee G.
10/2008
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I brought my shoe in to be repaired. They told me when my shoe would be ready for pick up and it was ready on the day they specified. They did a good job of repairing my shoe and the price was about right.
Description of Work: I had the strap fixed on my shoe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

LYNN A.
10/2008
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I wanted the sandals repaired, so price was not my first concern. They were able to do the repair, when I thought that they were not repairable. They did a good job. It was a very long drive for my house, but I was willing to make the drive because I wanted the sandals repaired.
Description of Work: They replaced Velcro on a pair of leather sandals.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

AMY L.
06/2008
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
My experience was very well. They had some recommendations for me on what needed to be done. It only took about a week. It only cost $9 and I thought that was very reasonable. I would recommend them and use them again.
Description of Work: They repaired some of my shoes. They fixed the tips of my heals on a pair of boots.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9

Response from Georges Shoes and Repair
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS. WE TRY TO GET MOST REPAIRS DONE IN 24 TO 48 HOURS BUT SOME WEEKS CAN BE TOO BUSY AND MAY TAKE LONGER. ALWAYS ASK IF YOU CAN GET IT SOONER. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK US ANYTHING, WE TRY TO KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY WITH OUR FAST AND QUALITY WORKMANSHIP.

KATHY H.
11/2007
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Excellent. They were courteous and timely. The quality of the work was excellent.
Description of Work: They mended a torn strap and replaced the tips on the heels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18

Response from Georges Shoes and Repair
THANKS FOR THE GOOD GRADE, NOT ENOUGH CUSTOMERS GIVE A RESPONSE THESE DAYS. WE WANT TO HERE FROM OUR CUSTOMERS IF IT IS GOOD OR BAD. WE WANT ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS TO HAVE HAD A GREAT VISIT WITH US.

John and Corey B.
11/2007
2.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
The middle-aged man who waited on me was not very nice or pleasant. He quoted the price of $14 to stretch my new shoes and told me it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. I had a long wait and had to return to pick them up. I discovered there was no difference and I had to literally beg him to attempt it again, asking if it could remain on the machine a little longer to see if that would help. He finally gave in and I had to make a third trip back and received the same results. HOWEVER, I noticed much later that the edge of the sole was damaged. It was melted and a considerable slit had been made by the machine, which he probably knew about, and neglected to bring to my attention. They will definitely never see anymore of my money. I don't know what other shoe places charge, but $14 seemed very high a very short amount of time on the machine (I think it was only a couple of minutes). He was very curt with me.
Description of Work: They attempted to stretch a pair of gym shoes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$14

Response from Georges Shoes and Repair
WE DO TELL CUSTOMERS THAT WE CAN NOT PROMISE IF A SHOE WILL STRETCH, BUT WE ALWAYS OFFER TO DO IT A SECOND TIME FOR NO CHARGE. THIS WOULD REQUIRE AN EXTRA TRIP BACK BUT THAT IS BECAUSE THEY STAY ON OUR MACHINE FOR UP TO 12 HOURS. IF THERE IS EVER A CUSTOMER THAT IS NOT HAPPY WITH ANY SERVICE AT GEORGE'S WE WANT TO HEAR FROM THEM. WE ARE A FAMILY-RUN STORE FOR OVER 102 YEARS, WE DO NOT TAKE OUR CUSTOMERS FOR GRANTED. WE GO WELL BEYOND WHAT ANY OTHER STORE WOULD DO TO KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY. OUR STAFF IS MOSTLY FAMILY AND A FRIENDLY GROUP. WE DID A SEARCH OF ALL OUR CUSTOMERS THAT SPENT $14.00 ON A SHOE STRETCH IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS. I WAITED ON EACH ONE AND HAVE NEVER BEEN ANYTHING BUT HAPPY AND PLEASANT WITH ALL MY CUSTOMERS; I MIGHT BE BIASED BUT IT IS THE TRUTH. (AVG STRETCH IS $8.00 A PAIR) I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE CUSTOMER BACK TO HOPEFULLY REGAIN THEIR TRUST. THERE IS STILL NO GUARANTEE THAT ALL SHOES WILL STRETCH, SORRY.

AMY L.
10/2007
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Brought them in; they said they could do the job and had them finished in a week or so.
Description of Work: Put new tips on the heels of my boots. They look great!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

Sandra D.
10/2006
2.0
leather & vinyl repair
  + -1 more
The strap on my favorite handbag was all but severed, chewed by an ill-behaved dog. Rather than removing a fair amount of stitching and putting in a seam, George's simply placed one piece on top of the other and stitched the strap together. It is very noticeable, and not professional looking. The repair happens to be right on top of my shoulder, so where the strap overlaps, it catches on my clothes. This was my first and last experience with George's.
Description of Work: Repaired a purse strap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$10

Response from Georges Shoes and Repair
CUSTOMER WAS TOLD THAT DOG CHEWS WOULD NOT TURN OUT WELL AND WE WOULD DO THE BEST WE CAN WITH WHAT WE HAD TO WORK WITH. CUSTOMER WAS OK WITH HOW WE PLANNED ON DOING THE REPAIR. WE LEFT 3 PHONE MESSAGES WITH CUSTOMER TO SEE IF REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AS WE TOLD HER OR TO CONTACT US SO WE COULD MAKE ANY CHANGES NEEDED. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RETURN CALLS FROM CUSTOMER. WE GUARANTEE EVERY REPAIR THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOORS AND HAVE DONE SO FOR OVER 100 YEARS, EVER SINCE MY GRANDFATHER STARTED THE BUSINESS. QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS HOW WE HAVE STAYED IN BUSINESS THIS LONG. IF WE MAKE A MISTAKE WE WILL FIX IT.

MIRANDA A.
10/2005
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
THE STAFF AT GEORGE'S SHOES IS VERY PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND HELPFUL.
Description of Work: ADDED A LIFT TO SEVERAL PAIRS OF SHOES, AND PURCHASED A PAIR OF SHOES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$136

BETH K.
10/2005
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
GEORGE'S IS RELIABLE AND DOES GREAT QUALITY WORK AT A REASONABLE PRICE. SHOES WERE READY WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD BE, AND THEY'RE PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY. THEY SUGGESTED TOE PROTECTORS FOR THESE SHOES, BUT WERE FINE WHEN I PASSED ON HAVING THAT WORK ADDED. ONLY SLIGHT FAULT IS THAT I THINK THEIR HOURS ARE A LITTLE TOO LIMITED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF THEY COULD EXTEND THEIR EVENING AND SATURDAY HOURS A BIT.
Description of Work: REPLACED RUBBER HEEL TIPS ON WOMEN'S SHOES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8.75

Jane S.
03/2005
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I WAS VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR ATTITUDE AND FRIENDLINESS AT THE COUNTER. THERE WAS A SHORT TURN AROUND TIME FROM DROP-OFF TO COMPLETION (A COUPLE OF DAYS). THE REPAIR WAS DONE NEATLY.
Description of Work: FOR AN EXPENSIVE PAIR OF SANDALS, THEY RESEWED THE ELASTIC BAND THAT HELD THE STRAP TO THE BUCKLE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8.75

John O.
12/2003
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
THEY DO GOOD WORK THERE, I'VE USED THEM BEFORE AND WILL AGAIN.
Description of Work: THEY REPLACED THE SOLE AND HEEL ON AN OLDER PAIR OF DRESS SHOES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

RACHELLE M.
08/2001
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: RESOLES SHOES, REPAIRS BELTS/PURSES, HEAVY DUTY SEWING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    3673 Lexington Ave N B, Saint Paul, MN 55126

    www.georgesshoes.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Shoe Repair,
    Leather & Vinyl Repair,
    Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
    Knife sharpening,
    Luggage Repair

    FAQ

    Georges Shoes and Repair is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Georges Shoes and Repair accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Georges Shoes and Repair offers free project estimates.
    No, Georges Shoes and Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Georges Shoes and Repair does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Georges Shoes and Repair does not offer emergency services.
    No, Georges Shoes and Repair does not offer warranties.
    Georges Shoes and Repair offers the following services: We sell shoes, shoe care products, hand made solid wood shoe shine kits(Oak, Walnut, Cedar, Maple, Hickory, Reclaimed Barn wood, most in 3 sizes, leather goods, custom belts, insoles & orthotics, leather laces and much more! We also do repairs on shoes, boots, purses, bags, some luggage, straps, belts, ball gloves and much more!

    Contact information

    3673 Lexington Ave N B, Saint Paul, MN 55126

    www.georgesshoes.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM