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A guide to Milwaukee-area tailors and shoe repair
Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on Nov. 29, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.
As the holiday season gets in full swing, most of us will most likely find that our suits, slacks and dresses may be getting a little ... snug.
Sure, you can take advantage of deals at area stores, or you can save some money have get simple alterations done.
At the same time, a pair of good shoes is an investment. A torn sole or broken heel is no reason to discard a perfectly good set of footwear, so why not take it to a local cobbler for a quick and inexpensive repair.
Having old items fixed instead of replaced is becoming more and more commonplace as folks look to save money these days.
Most large department stores and men's clothing shops do offer in-house alterations with the purchase of a new suit, slacks or sport coat. In addition, some area dry cleaners - like London Cleaners, for example - also provide shoe repair and alteration services.
Here's a list of other area shops. And, as always, if you have your own that isn't mentioned here, share it with others using the Talkback feature below:
TAILORS
Edgewood Tailors
3610 N. Oakland Ave.
(414) 332-2389
Fazio's Tailoring
1027 E. Brady St.
(414) 272-7170
Hans Billerbeck Tailor Shop
3118 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
(414) 744-6040
Hyde Park Tailors
6738 W. Wells St.
(414) 258-3892
Joe's Tailor Shop
6014 W. Lincoln Ave.
(414) 541-8773
Joe Vella's Custom Tailors
1810 E. Capitol Dr.
(414) 332-6200
John's Shoe Services & Tailoring
7506 W. Greenfield Ave.
(414) 259-0380
K's Bayside Tailor
8828 N. Port Washington Rd.
(414) 352-8322
Lisbon Court Tailoring
9320 W. Lisbon Ave. #2
(414) 463-4520
Mirjana's Tailoring
7509 W. Oklahoma Ave.
(414) 541-5554
Natasha's Tailoring
3803 N. Oakland Ave.
(414) 906-0039
Nick's Tailor Shop
5532 W. Burnham St.
(414) 383-6484
One Stop Alterations
161 W. Wisconsin Ave.
(Inside the Grand Avenue)
(414) 272-6572
Tailor's Choice
810 N. Old World 3rd St.
(414) 277-0866
The London Cleaners
778 N. Milwaukee St.
(414) 276-3010
COBBLERS
Bay Cobbler Shoe Repair
3959 S. Howell Ave.
(414) 482-0076
Cobbler Shoe Service
827 W. Oklahoma Ave.
(414) 747-1154
Jeff's Shoe Repair
3438 N. 84th St.
(414) 444-6500
Old Towne Comfort Shoes & Repair
806 N. 68th St.
(414) 771-8190
Schmittner Bros.
7724 W. Burleigh
(414) 871-7181
Shorewood Shoe Repair Shop
3815 N. Oakland Ave.
(14) 962-6060
Tommy's Shoe Repair
8828 N. Port Washington Rd. #6
(414) 228-8181
Village Shoe Repair
3830 N. Holton St.
(414) 962-6287
Talkbacks
StMegofMilwaukee | Dec. 1, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. (report)
The London also does shoe work. I got a pair of boots resoled and patched up and they did a good job.
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1sharpmilwman | Dec. 1, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. (report)
I have to say, the couple at The London have always been helpful with all my alterations. I have all my clothing altered at The London, as well as my clothes cleaned there. They have been there forever so that always stood out to me! Never knew that they did shoe repair though so I guess its a good thing to know! I have been to many cleaners locally who profess "alterations" and my pick out of all of them is The London hands down!
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RideNoEvo | Dec. 1, 2009 at 2:14 a.m. (report)
+1 for the cobbler on 8th and Oklahoma, real nice older guy that does great work. Also he has the big old machines which means that he can re-sole vibram lug sole boots . . . my work boots are going on 8+years now thanks to him
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Harold12 | Nov. 30, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. (report)
Where's a good place to get jeans tailored? I went to one place to get a pair of nice men's jeans tailored (won't say where), and they ruined them.
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taylerbaby | Nov. 30, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. (report)
Can anyone recommend a shoe repair shop that works on Birkenstocks? I used to get mine resoled and repaired at the Birkenstock Store in Brookfield but it is long gone.
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