Park Ridge Shoes & Shoe Repair

I'm fortunate to have found a perfect go-to shoe a few years ago. I rotate between two different pairs depending on the weather. One pair looks pristine, and in the winter-only version was worn looking and stained with the salt that's used to treat sidewalks along with other damaging winter conditions. I was thinking this would be my last year with these incredibly comfortable shoes because they were looking inexcusably ragged. Park Ridge Shoes & Shoe Repair has always done excellent work for me. They've upgraded zippers, crafted customized straps for various bags, repaired plenty of items and extended the life of other shoes. When I handed over my sad-looking, under-loved shoes, I asked if they were even worth cleaning. I was greeted warmly and after they were briefly inspected, I was told it would have been better had I brought them in sooner and assured that they would do their best. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. This was a rescue mission well beyond anything for whi...

I have 3 pairs of Crispi hiking boots, which are about $350 each. According to Fitbit, I walk 1600 miles in 6 months while I train dogs, so by the time I'd worn through the soles, I'd only had them 5 months each. Obviously, I didn't want to give them up when the soles wore out, so I decided to see if Park Ridge Shoe Repair could do anything with them. They've always done good work for me in the past, but this would be a much bigger job. Needless to say, I was thoroughly impressed!! My boots looked brand new! They cleaned them up, got out all the river and mud stains, as well as last spring's salt stains, and re-waterproofed the leather to like-new status! (And it lasted another 900 miles DESPITE walking right into the river up to the top of the laces!) They even cleaned around the eyes of the laces, which are riveted, and REALLY tight. Of course, they put on new Vibram soles, with deep tread, maybe even a bit deeper than they originally had, which is awesome given my occupation (whi...

Great work at a good price. Would recommend to anyone looking for repairs, stretching and cleaning!