THE ITALIAN COBBLER

Shoe Repair, Luggage Repair, Leather & Vinyl Repair

About us

Full Service Shoe, Luggage, and Leather Repair Service. We can fix almost anything made of leather, vinyl or canvas.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

shoes-luggage-purses-zippers-coats-sports equipment repair-ugg-shoe-boot cleaning-birkenstock authorized repair-leather embossing-leather re-finishing-authorized retailer and warranty repair of briggs & riley luggage - we carry a full line of shoe care products shoe trees and rubber over shoes & boots

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.838 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Carolyn M.
12/2018
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
Repair went well. Payed in advance. Work was scheduled to take a week and was ready on time
Description of Work: Replace 2 wheels broken on suitcase

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
$64

Chester D.
02/2018
3.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Not many shoe repairs around; did very good job
Description of Work: Half soles on Allen Edmonds 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

Bill B.
11/2017
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Just the way a customer would want a business transaction to happen
Description of Work: new heels for 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
$29

Barbara T.
09/2017
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
The repair work was top notch and finished as promised in a week. I used the bag and the repaired zipper survived all the rough and tumble handling of airport and cruise baggage handlers! Service was friendly and courteous. I have recommended them to others and would go back for any other shoe, leather or luggage repairs I needed. I hope this is helpful!
Description of Work: They repaired a zipper on an outside front pocket of a large suitcase. The zipper head fell off after using the bag once.

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

Barbara T.
09/2017
5.0
shoe repair, luggage repair
  + 0 more
They replaced the zipper and it looks and works great. Price was about $20. The job was done very professionally and the luggage was ready for pick up when promised.
Description of Work: Replacing an outside zipper on a pocket of a piece of fabric luggage.

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
$20

Walda O.
07/2017
3.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
New heels were put on. Took about a week wait time. Cost way, way too much. I called around and no one charges as much as he did.
Description of Work: Shoes needed new heels.

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

$39.95

Bret H.
07/2017
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I was pleased with the near-new-like condition which resulted from the cleaning process.
Description of Work: a pair of shoes was deep-cleaned.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Marianne C.
05/2017
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Great! Looks good, works great, delivered as agreed.
Description of Work: My soft-sided luggage needed to be re-sewn.

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

Isabella M.
06/2016
5.0
shoe repair, luggage repair, leather & vinyl repair
  + 1 more
Awesome! What I truly appreciate is that they will provide honest feedback when I ask, "Is this worth repairing?" They will go over pros and cons, options, alternatives, and still yet the choice is always mine. The work is always done when they say it will be, and its always a reasonable time frame. On several occasions they have rushed a job to meet my desired/needed date of delivery. When I haven't been happy w the outcomes, they've redone the work. I feel the prices are just a bit high, but then you do pay for what you get. This is quality work every single time.
Description of Work: Advise and repair - more pairs of shoes than I care to remember and various luggage.

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
$30

M W.
06/2016
5.0
leather & vinyl repair
  + -1 more
As usual, they did beautiful workmanship. You can't even tell that there was a repair. They are professional and courteous. I'll definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Reattached a purse strap.

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
$25

tessa M.
01/2016
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Did a great job! Look new again!
Description of Work: New rubber soles on heals of my cowgirl 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
$22

Rosemarie S.
12/2015
5.0
leather & vinyl repair
  + -1 more
The jacket was in deplorable condition and they restored it to look like new. The purse they had to redye and it was worth it, very expensive leather purse and also looks like new.
Description of Work: They rehabbed both my leather jacket and purse.

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

Joseph L.
06/2014
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
A little over a year ago, I had The Italian Cobbler replace the two wheels on my carry-on luggage bag. The wheels looked just like the original ones that came with it when I bought it, and worked fine, when I used the bag on several trips in the ensuing months. A week ago, one of the little axles that held one wheel on apparently broke or came out of place, as I was putting the bag into the back of my car in a hotel parking lot in Michigan. I didn't realize it until I got home, and found the affected wheel lying under the bag, sans axle. I went to The Italian Cobbler and asked them if they could re-affix the wheel to my bag. They were extremely nice about it, and said they would be glad to do it. I asked them if there would be a charge and they said that since it had been only a relatively short time since the wheels were replaced, they'd fix it for free. I picked the bag up today, and the wheel is now back in place with a new axle. I was quite impressed with how they stood behind their work and repaired the bag at no cost to me, in a timely manner. Based on my experiences with them, I would highly recommend The Italian Cobbler to anyone who needs shoe or luggage repair.
Description of Work: Replaced a lost wheel axle / pin on my carry-on luggage bag, at no cost to 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 Ann S.
02/2014
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
hey quoted me a price and fixed in the time I was told.
Description of Work: My luggage apparently got a tear in the corner of the case sometime while I was traveling. They fixed the tear so that it looked as good as new. T

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
$25

PAUL B.
01/2014
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Dropped boots off and explained that the zippers did not lock. They said that the pulls could be replaced and that the price would be $22.50. Dropped them off and they were done in less then a week! Very happy!
Description of Work: They replaced the zipper pulls on my Merrell 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
$22.5

Lisa B.
01/2014
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
I had a hole in one of my UGG boots. I was very happy with their quality of work and service. I referred a friend to them as well.
Description of Work: They put a patch on it which I picked out from their selection.

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
$40

Betsy M.
11/2013
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Excellent work, good price, nice shop, pleasant staff. Definitely worth the 35 minute trip from my house. Very pleased to have found such a high quality shoe repair service -- which, sad to say, are now few and far between.
Description of Work: New heels on 2 pairs of women's loafers and shined both pairs ($15 for the heels and $4 for the shoe shine per pair).

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
$40

ADRIANA M.
10/2013
5.0
leather & vinyl repair
  + -1 more
The zipper broke in a purse that I love. I searched Angie's List for a company that could replace it, and I found the Italian Cobbler, which is close to where I live. They replaced it with a better, stronger zipper and shined up my purse. Very nice people and very reasonable cost. I recommend them and will use them for future needs.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken zipper in a vinyl purse

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

Joseph L.
03/2013
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
One of the wheels on my 13 year old carry-on bag cracked. Since it would cost at least $150 to buy a new bag of equivalent quality, I decided to have the wheels replaced . The Italian Cobbler staff were friendly, efficient, and easy to work with. They installed two new wheels and had the luggage back to me within two or three days, well in time for my vacation trip in March. The new wheels look just like the original ones that came with the bag, fit it perfectly and work fine. I was totally pleased with both the price and quality of work done by The Italian Cobbler and would recommend them to anyone needing luggage repair.
Description of Work: Replace two wheels on carry on bag.

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
$25

Stan B.
01/2013
5.0
luggage repair
  + -1 more
It was a very nice shop and they did nice repairs. Everything was great.
Description of Work: We used The Italian Cobbler for luggage repair because the zippers were broken.

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

Donna W.
06/2012
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Initially I went to have a pair of shoes repaired. The work was so wonderful, I subsequently took about 6 more pairs of shoes and had him refurbish 2 expensive leather jackets. i can't speak highly enough about the quality of work, both with the shoes and the jackets. I have given out all of the business cards that I had requested of him, and when I return I will get more!
Description of Work: Initially I went to have a pair of shoes repaired. The work was so wonderful, I subsequently took about 6 more pairs of shoes and had him refurbish 2 expensive leather jackets. i can't speak highly enough about the quality of work, both with the shoes and the jackets. I have given out all of the business cards that I had requested of him, and when I return I will get more!He does work on any leather item, including luggage.

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

Cathy C.
04/2012
1.0
leather & vinyl repair, shoe repair
  + 0 more
I belong to three Harley Clubs, Lake Erie, West Cleveland and Mad River. Many members sew patches on their vests and so I thought I would make one too. When I first took my vest to the Italian Cobbler, they did a great job. When I took it back to sew on two more patches, they reversed the sides and placed one where the vest covers part of the patch when the vest is snapped shut. I asked what could be done about it and was told if the patches were moved, there would be little holes because leather in unforgiving. I said I could live with the patches being reversed, but why would they place a patch where it would be covered by one side of the vest. The girl who took my order came out and said I taped the patches where they were sewn. That is a lie. They seemed more interested in being defensive and condemning me rather than helping me figure out how to make the best of the situation. They have poor customer service and are not leather experts. 5/2/12 You can tell from the response that the owner is defensive, unprofessional and unfriendly. The CB he uses means crazy B$%*%. I didn't secure the patches on the vest because they didn't ask me to. I have already began to share my experience with club members and hope customers will avoid the negativity of this company.
Description of Work: Sew on leather vest patches

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

$20

Response from THE ITALIAN COBBLER
In response to your review, The Italian Cobbler always has the customer place the patches where they want and we tape them in place while you are here. We do not choose where the patches go, it's your clothing, you decide. We have done patch work on hundreds of coats and vests for Lake Erie, West Cleveland and other clubs and individuals who can verify that. If their was any doubt that one may not be in the right place we would call you before we put on the patch. Their is no room for error, like we told you, if we moved the patch their would be little holes from the stitching where the patch was removed. I apologize that you feel our leather and customer service skills are lacking, but, if I had not pointed that out to you, and just moved the patch, you would have been even more unhappy. You wanted the one patch centered on the left panel and the other on the right panel (also, a third on the inside of the vest)(CB!!). We placed the patches correctly. I showed you the vest when you picked it up and you were very happy with it. When you went home you realized that when you snapped the vest closed it partially covered one of the patches on the left side. When you came back in to have it corrected you were blaming us, so, I told you we could move it and about the holes and then went to verify that we had placed the patches where you had wanted. I take my business and reputation very seriously and was able to verify that we placed the patches where you had wanted, I just pointed out that the patches were placed correctly to your instructions and, again, told you we could move the patch but their would be the holes and you stormed out of here. We have built our reputation by our work and customer service and hope that people read our other reviews and ask their friends and families where they should go for shoe, luggage and leather repair.

M W.
01/2012
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
The job was done beautifully in 2 days, at a resonable price. Nice people, too.
Description of Work: Replaced heels on 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
$18

MIKE S.
05/2011
5.0
leather & vinyl repair, shoe repair
  + 0 more
They took time to ensure that the boots were still in good enough condition to warrant the cost of a resoling. They did an excellent job. Also had a zipper repaired on a leather jacket. Another excellent job. Would highly recommend this company for any and all shoe and leather work.
Description of Work: Had my boots resoled and had a zipper repaired on a leather jacket.

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
$55

Clayton L.
05/2010
5.0
shoe repair
  + -1 more
Great experience. Good price and quick service. Excellent cobbler! I'll use him for all of our family's shoe or luggage repair needs.
Description of Work: He replaced a pair of heels on Farragamo 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
$20
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Contact information

2080 Clague Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

http://theitaliancobbler.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Shoe Repair,
Luggage Repair,
Leather & Vinyl Repair

FAQ

THE ITALIAN COBBLER is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

THE ITALIAN COBBLER accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, THE ITALIAN COBBLER does not offer free project estimates.
No, THE ITALIAN COBBLER does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, THE ITALIAN COBBLER does not offer a senior discount.
No, THE ITALIAN COBBLER does not offer emergency services.
Yes, THE ITALIAN COBBLER offers warranties.
THE ITALIAN COBBLER offers the following services: shoes-luggage-purses-zippers-coats-sports equipment repair-ugg-shoe-boot cleaning-birkenstock authorized repair-leather embossing-leather re-finishing-authorized retailer and warranty repair of briggs & riley luggage - we carry a full line of shoe care products shoe trees and rubber over shoes & boots

Contact information

2080 Clague Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

http://theitaliancobbler.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM