Hartland Shoe Repair

Shoe Repair, Luggage Repair, Leather & Vinyl Repair

About us

Began shoe repair career in 1969. Learned my trade for 20 years til I bought this business in 1988. MY first job is to do quality. My schedule is always busy, I do make appointments to allow you to wear your shoes or boots without leaving them here longer. To be as sustainable as possible, I ask for prepayments. We are a traditional style shoe shop, but still modern. We are also listed on Vibram, Birkenstock, Urad, Fiebings; reputable national companies. We do shoes, bts, small leather items, cleaning, and sell many shoe care and shoe fitting aids, insoles, laces, shoe trees, and more

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Most traditional shoe, boot, small leather repairs. No while you wait service avaliable. Everything you need for shoe shining at home. AUTHORIZED Birkenstock Repair Center. Authorized Vibram soles repair center. Orthopedic shoe modifications. In this trade since 1969.

Services we don't offer

While you wait Zippers, Alterations, dye work


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.613 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
62%
4
31%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-13 of 13 reviews

Tessa B.
10/2015
4.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I brought in a pair of boots to be re-healed and polished. He let me know right away that it would take a month and to call and check on them after a month. I called a week before they were supposed to be ready and asked to pick them up a day early. He was very helpful and said they would be ready early, he just had to start on them. The work was good and he was very friendly just not impressed about how long it takes.

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

$45

Response from Hartland Shoe Repair
thank you for your review . I take in many kinds of shoe repairs from small seam sewing to rebuilding boots from inside out. I dont have the time to have a system of doing a certain kind of work sooner than another. I m a one man shop, and do what I am able to do. I told you this when you came in. Thank you for the A for quality. I always put my quality first. You called and asked if I could do them sooner. You had your ticket number, which is the best thing- because I know my system, was able to find them right away push them ahead into the jobs I was already doing. I now offer a reservation idea to help customes. I Have always had prepayment, and to make a reservation means, you prepay, but are able to still take home to wear*depends on the shoes. This keeps me with less shoes, and you can keep your shoes to wear, til I call you to come in.

Lynndelle P.
09/2015
4.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I thought I would try Hartland for two reasons: First, I was concerned that the other shoe repair place I was using was not providing the quality of work that I wanted. Second, my work hours made the other place difficult to get to and I was hoping somewhere closer to my house, like Hartland, would make it a little more convenient. The owner seemed to know a lot about what the problem was and the shortcuts others had used to repair them. It seemed that he would do a good job and the price was also reasonable ('too cheap' was my first reaction). When he told me that the shoes wouldn't be ready for over a month-and-a-half I was not happy since I use my shoes for work, but I happened to be going on vacation for some of the time and thought I could make it work without them. The shoes actually took a little bit longer to fix, but he called me that week to let me know that they wouldn't be done yet. He did get them done within a week of the due date and called me again when they were done. I just got them back so I can't speak to the longevity of the repairs, but they look great and appear to have had a quality repair job.
Description of Work: Fixed a pair of men's dress shoes.

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

$25

Response from Hartland Shoe Repair
This case was a bit frustrating. I AM always busy, 2 reason's. No shoe shops left, and a lot more work has come my way. I take time to explain my hours, and reasons for my schedule*(if asked.) I am older, and can't do as much work quicker. When customer came to pick up his shoes, he saw me get into my car, to leave (.I wasalready 2 hours late past hours, and was about to be late to an imporant birthday .) I was a bit frustrated, and asked for his ticket. I Did realize I didn't have them done, and told him I will get them doNE as soon as I could. I CALLED him when they were finished. I did the best I could, but realize my interaction with my customer could have been better. I have to keep trying to be better.

Steve D.
05/2015
4.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$36

Response from Hartland Shoe Repair
Thank you!

Sandra J.
04/2015
4.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The shop is very dirty, over flowing with shoes and disorganized. I found the store owner friendly, customer focused, but very tired and run down looking. I felt bad and had him do the work after entering his store. I was amazed by the work quality but it was expensive and getting my boots back took longer than expected. The store owner left me a phone message that was a bit confusing and when I called to respond he seemed confused about when or why he called me. I guess he had been ill so he wasn't quite up to par on remembering the call or when I was told my boots would be ready for pickup. All in all I did get my boots back and in the end I was happy to help a small show owner with my business.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$100

Caleb T.
03/2015
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Gene really went the extra mile on getting these done- it was an old style and hard to get replacement soles. He managed to find what may be the last two sets in the country in my size, and the work was fantastic. It look a little longer than anticipated, but I think that's reasonable considering how hard it was to be able to get the materials at all. This wasn't my first experience with Gene, and won't be my last. He always does good work at reasonable prices.
Description of Work: Replaced soles and footbeds on an old pair of Birkenstock "footprints" oxfords.

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
$120

Leticia S.
01/2013
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
The service is always good. I like that they are a small business, it is only the owner who works there. I like their prices compared to other similar places. I cannot say that he is very fast but he tells you right away that this is going to take a month or something but I am willing to wait for how long it takes him to finish. He does a good job.
Description of Work: I had shoes repaired at Hartland Shoe Repair. They repaired the heel of a pair of boots and they stretched another pair of boots.

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
$35

Ann & Winston B.
01/2013
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Good experience from start to finish. I would use again.
Description of Work: Needed new elastic on the side of my shoe. Brought the shoe in they gave an estimate, I accepted, they repaired and a few days later I picked up the shoe. Good work.

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
$15

Sandy & Walter K.
06/2012
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
the owner was professional and cared a great deal that the customer was satisfied. we had two pair of shoes/boots heeled and he did an excellent job.
Description of Work: 2 pair foot wear heeled.

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
$32

Terri S.
12/2011
1.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I simply called this shop for an estimate and had a horrible experience with that. I was told it would take over a month to get my job done and that if I were going to one of this shop's competitors, I'd better beware of the lesser quality work. I found Gene to be very unprofessional by telling me, someone he didn't know, that sort of information. I'm glad I didn't work with Gene for this service.
Description of Work: I called the shop to ask if they would fix some boots I just purchased. I had limited time and didn't finish waiting for the voicemail greeting to end with the beep. Gene's voicemail is about 10 minutes long while he talks about everything from his business to his neighbors' businesses. I thought the voicemail was over the top, so I hung up. Gene called me back in about 5 minutes asking if I had called. I explained what I wanted done and he told me he was so busy that I wouldn't be able to get my boots back completed until mid-January. In the 10 minutes prior to Gene's call I had called another shore repair business and was told that man would be able to do the job sooner. I told this to Gene and he asked which shop I had called. I told him and he then started warning me about working with that shoe shop as he (Gene) had taught the repair guy what he knew but that the other repair guy was not good at doing quality work. I thought Gene's comments were completely unprofessional and out of line. His saying that made me never want to go to Hartland Shoe Repair for any future work I may need done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from Hartland Shoe Repair
[Member Name Removed], You don't have a lot of patience, and you have twisted words to your own way. If you had read the description about my business on front page, it says I am always busy, My answering machine is 3 minutes long. And during the time you called, The Light rail construction was causing changes every day (or weekly) I the ways that customers could get here. Along with my hours, phone number, and a brief description of neighboring businesses, for those who might need assurance about getting to the right location. You called a hour before my opening. I AM a kidney patient, and was talking to My Dr. I have caller I D in case I need to return calls, as I did return your call. You did find a shop who said they could do it sooner ( I believe this system of reviewing is supposed to allow you to find the best place, through reviews. , calls, etc? Right? Why do you criticise me, would you criticise a neighbor, or WCCO TV, if they suggested not to go there?). I did not teach that other guy, as You said. I sold him the shop. He hadn't worked in a shoe shop a day in his life, til he bought my old shop (a mistake I won't make again.) I've had to redo many of his poorly done work. When you mentioned your visit with him on phone, I did suggest that you double check his work. That's All. I don't think that is rude, I Was trying to help you.

John L.
06/2010
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Their service was very good. I liked how they pretty much did a costume job for me, the work was very original. The quality of work was fine and they were very professional.
Description of Work: They put some insoles into some sandals for me.

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
$40

John L.
07/2009
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
The quality was great and everything went well. He was sick at that time and not always available. It was a very good experience.
Description of Work: Hartland Shoe Repair redesigned some sandals 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

MARY K.
09/2002
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
SAYS HE''D RATHER REPAIR SHOES THAN LUGGAGE, BUT DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: REPAIRED TWO SUITCASES. ONE NEEDED A NEW ZIPPER; THE OTHER NEEDED TO BE RE-SEWED.

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

Response from Hartland Shoe Repair
THANK YOU FOR MENTIONING MY SHOP I TRY TO FIX AS MANY THINGS AS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER LUGGAGE IS HARDER AND MORE EXPENSIVE TO GET PARTS FOR, BECAUSE I HAVE TO ORDER MUTIPLE PARTS JUST TO DO ONE REPAIR. BECAUSE I DON''T DO WHILE YOU WAIT REPAIRS, THIS ALSO CAUSES PROBLEMS, BECAUSE I USUALLY ORDER THE PARTS PER JOB TO KEEP INVENTORY COSTS DOWN, AND THIS CAUSES SOME FRUSTRATION FROM CUSTOMERS WHO DON''T UNDERSTAND THE WAY I NEED TO RUN A VERY SMALL BUSINESS. ALSO THERE IS ONLY ONE LUGGAGE REPAIR SHOP IN TOWN, AND THAT LIMITS PLACES THAT PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS CAN GO TO. GENE

NAOMI C.
06/2002
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I HAVE USED HARTLAND SHOE REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES. THIS OWNER-OPERATED SHOP ALWAYS DOES GOOD WORK. THE OWNER IS METICULOUS; HE CANNOT ALWAYS PROVIDE INSTANT TURNAROUND, BUT MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN IT''S WORTH THE WAIT.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Hartland Shoe Repair
THANK YOU, I HAVE BEEN IN THE SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS FOR 35 YEARS, 15 AS AN OWNER, AND 10 YEARS AGO I WAS FORCED TO CHANGE MY WAY OF BUSINESS BECAUSE OF HEALTH CONCERNS, BECAUSE I HAD A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT, AND I HAVE HAD SOME SET BACKS. I HAVE DECIDED TO WORK AS LONG AS I WILL BE ABLE, BY LIMITING MY HOURS FIRST OF ALL. THIS AUTOMATICALLY CAUSES WORK TO BE PROMISED LONGER THAN SOME PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO EXPECT. I TRY TO MAKE UP FOR THIS BY PROVIDING THE BEST REPAIRS THAT MONEY CAN BUY. GENE

    Contact information

    591 N Hamline Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

    http://www.hartlandshoes.us

    Service hours

    Tuesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    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.

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    Service Categories

    Shoe Repair,
    Luggage Repair,
    Leather & Vinyl Repair

    FAQ

    Hartland Shoe Repair is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Hartland Shoe Repair accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Hartland Shoe Repair does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Hartland Shoe Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Hartland Shoe Repair does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Hartland Shoe Repair does not offer emergency services.
    No, Hartland Shoe Repair does not offer warranties.
    Hartland Shoe Repair offers the following services: Most traditional shoe, boot, small leather repairs. No while you wait service avaliable. Everything you need for shoe shining at home. AUTHORIZED Birkenstock Repair Center. Authorized Vibram soles repair center. Orthopedic shoe modifications. In this trade since 1969.
    While you wait Zippers, Alterations, dye work

    Contact information

    591 N Hamline Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

    http://www.hartlandshoes.us

    Service hours

    Tuesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM