Quality Shoe & Leather Repair · Boston
Quality repair for the shoes and bags you love.
Shoe and handbag repair, resoling, color restoration and leather care — done by hand, by David, since 1984. Walk in, or send a few photos for a quote.
Est. 1984
Financial District
Master Cobbler
Every repair, in-house
Expert Quotes
Price before you drop off
Selected work
Work we are proud of
Every piece arrives with a story. Straight from David's bench, on Instagram.
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Meet David
Want the story? Come to the store — we'll tell you in person.
281 Franklin St · Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Get directionsServices
Quality repair for shoes, handbags and leather goods.
Most heel and shine work is done while you wait. Larger repairs are quoted up front — no surprises.
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Resoling
Leather, rubber and Vibram soles for Goodyear-welted, Blake-stitched and cemented shoes.
02
Heels & Toplifts
Replacement toplifts, heel blocks and stiletto tips — most done while you wait.
03
Designer Sole Care
Protective sole guards and red-safe color restoration for designer heels.
04
Color & Refinishing
Dyeing, color matching, scuff repair and full refinishing for shoes, boots and bags.
05
Stitching & Structure
Welt, upper and seam restitching, toe tips, reshaping and toe repair.
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Stretching & Fit
Width and calf stretching, heel grip, insoles and comfort adjustments.
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Handbags & Leather Goods
Handles, straps, edge paint, zippers, hardware and linings for bags, belts and jackets.
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Shine & Care
Hand shine, conditioning, waterproofing and suede & nubuck revival.
Request a quote
Get an expert quote of your repair
No need to leave the office to find out what a repair costs. Share a few photos and David will reply with a price and timing.
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Snap a few photos
Front, side, sole — and the damage up close.
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Tell us what you need
Pick a service or just describe the problem.
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Get your quote
Price and timing, before any work begins.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (617) 423-7463.
Shoe & handbag brands we repair
Experienced with the brands you wear.
If it's made well, it deserves to be repaired well. A few of the shoe and handbag makers that regularly cross David's bench:
Christian Louboutin
Manolo Blahnik
Jimmy Choo
Gucci
Prada
Salvatore Ferragamo
Tod's
Chanel
Hermès
Louis Vuitton
Bottega Veneta
Saint Laurent
Stuart Weitzman
Tory Burch
Golden Goose
Common Projects
Allen Edmonds
Alden
Crockett & Jones
Church's
John Lobb
Edward Green
Berluti
Red Wing
David's Instant Shoe Repair is an independent repair shop and is not affiliated with or authorized by the brands listed.
What clients say
Why clients keep coming back.
★★★★★
"In a new age where just throwing away your old shoes is the norm Ed from David’s Instant Shoe repair gives them a new life. I brought in my Kate Spade rain boots and he completely made them look like new again. Great work and great personality."
Google review · May 2025
★★★★★
"Top notch cobbler. Outstanding craftsmanship in a trade I thought was long gone."
Google review · April 2026
★★★★★
"I was in town on business and the man there was able to fix my dress boots same day during a snow storm. Highly recommend."
Google review · February 2025
Visit the shop
Stop by the shop.
Address
281 Franklin St
Boston, MA 02110
Hours
Monday – Friday · 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday · Closed
Phone
(617) 423-7463