Gaudio Shoe Repairs
2.4 1024 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC, V8W 2H5
Listed In: Shoe Repair
By boots49 on March 5, 2012 Verified by Email
I had 2 pairs of shoes that needed custom fitting. I also bought a pair of boots from his store, but did not realize until I got home how ancient the material was inside full of stains that bled into my stockings. I brought this to his attention when I came to pick up my shoes. He was very unhelpful, there went 50 bucks. When he showed me the work done on my 2 pairs of shoes, I almost cried. They were perfectly new, hardly worn, and now they looked like an amateur had a go at taking it apart, cutting out pieces and sewing it unevenly while the heals of one pair looked barely in placed. The shoes fit, but they look thrashed. I pointed the scratches on the leather, he said no problem, as he polished over the rough surface. Another 80 bucks down the drain.
I would NOT recommend if you care about your shoes.
By 2ridehorses on January 9, 2011 Verified by Email
Apart from the very high quality of the leather, which I like, the fit of my boot just isn't that great.
Most disappointing: the leather at the bottom of one boot where it meets the heel has a thin line of exposed rough edge, about 2 inches. I didn't see it when I picked it up, tried to cover it with dark brown polish - didn't work. Finally used a dark brown FELT PEN! I paid 800 for these boots. I cannot recommend him for custom stuff.
By karl124 on November 17, 2009 Verified by Email
I tried this place once and only once. I would not trust with my good shoes, bags or boots. Terrible.
By Cherry Boston-Terrier on September 8, 2009 Verified by Guest
Wonderful little shop that, yes, when it's open, is amazing. But as long as you call ahead beforehand for pick up/drop off, you won't be disappointed with the most outstanding quality of shoe/leather goods repair. Not only has he done quite a few of bag repairs for me, he's also reheeled & resoled a pair of very expensive boots I thought I'd have to give up on.
By Umber Sole on April 3, 2009 Verified by Guest
Although at first I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed with the shop, these auspicious impressions quickly gave way to frustration...the shop is never open!
I tried several times before successfully dropping my broken shoe off, and then was forced to try several times more to pick it up! After two weeks and $80, I finally had my shoe back. But it was well done!
So, if you are a patient thrifter, this shop may well be worth your "time" (pun intended). If not, I suggest another location!
By boots49 on March 5, 2012 Verified by Email
I had 2 pairs of shoes that needed custom fitting. I also bought a pair of boots from his store, but did not realize until I got home how ancient the material was inside full of stains that bled into my stockings. I brought this to his attention when I came to pick up my shoes. He was very unhelpful, there went 50 bucks. When he showed me the work done on my 2 pairs of shoes, I almost cried. They were perfectly new, hardly worn, and now they looked like an amateur had a go at taking it apart, cutting out pieces and sewing it unevenly while the heals of one pair looked barely in placed. The shoes fit, but they look thrashed. I pointed the scratches on the leather, he said no problem, as he polished over the rough surface. Another 80 bucks down the drain.
I would NOT recommend if you care about your shoes.
By 2ridehorses on January 9, 2011 Verified by Email
Apart from the very high quality of the leather, which I like, the fit of my boot just isn't that great.
Most disappointing: the leather at the bottom of one boot where it meets the heel has a thin line of exposed rough edge, about 2 inches. I didn't see it when I picked it up, tried to cover it with dark brown polish - didn't work. Finally used a dark brown FELT PEN! I paid 800 for these boots. I cannot recommend him for custom stuff.
By karl124 on November 17, 2009 Verified by Email
I tried this place once and only once. I would not trust with my good shoes, bags or boots. Terrible.
By Cherry Boston-Terrier on September 8, 2009 Verified by Guest
Wonderful little shop that, yes, when it's open, is amazing. But as long as you call ahead beforehand for pick up/drop off, you won't be disappointed with the most outstanding quality of shoe/leather goods repair. Not only has he done quite a few of bag repairs for me, he's also reheeled & resoled a pair of very expensive boots I thought I'd have to give up on.
By Umber Sole on April 3, 2009 Verified by Guest
Although at first I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed with the shop, these auspicious impressions quickly gave way to frustration...the shop is never open!
I tried several times before successfully dropping my broken shoe off, and then was forced to try several times more to pick it up! After two weeks and $80, I finally had my shoe back. But it was well done!
So, if you are a patient thrifter, this shop may well be worth your "time" (pun intended). If not, I suggest another location!
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Gaudio Shoe Repairs 2.5 out of 5.0 based on 6 user reviews.
1024 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC