Shoe, boot, handbag and leather repair on Westwood Blvd. From Chanel resoles and tabi protectors to vintage Gucci restorations, Armando treats every piece like it's his own.
Bring in anything leather. Armando will look it over, give you an honest price, and tell you if a repair isn't worth it.
Resoles, heel caps and restorations for Chanel, YSL and other luxury pairs, often ready in a day or two.
Thin, seamless rubber soles for tabis, ballet flats, sandals and new shoes, shaped so you can't see them from the side.
Stretching, shaft alterations, new heels and leather restoration for cowboy boots, Timberlands and dress boots.
Cleaning, stitching, lining replacement and restoration for designer and vintage handbags.
Zipper replacement on boots, backpacks and bags, plus belt repairs, stitched carefully inside and out.
Suede cleaning, stain removal, leather conditioning and sneaker restoration, even vintage Jordans.
Stop by Monday to Saturday from 8 AM. Armando looks it over with you at the counter.
You get a clear price up front, and an honest answer if a repair isn't worth the cost.
Many repairs are ready in one or two days, plus tips to keep your leather looking its best.
Armando is known for two things: work you can trust with your most expensive pieces, and the kind of honesty that's rare in any trade. He'll tell you when a repair isn't worth it, and customers say he's even refused to charge when he wasn't happy with a result himself.
People drive across Los Angeles for his tabi soles and designer resoles. Many of his customers have been coming back for years.
"He shows craftsman spirit through his work."
Maxine C., Google review"I brought my Chanel flats to be resoled... He said he could have them ready in one day, which is almost unheard of for designer shoes."
"Armando did a perfect job. The rubber sole looks seamless, follows the shape of the tabi exactly, and is so thin you can't even see it from the side."
"Armando restored my mom's vintage Gucci bucket bag... he was able to find the original Gucci fabric for replacement. The bag looks good as new now!"
"He cleaned my pre-loved Chanel bag and added to its value."
"Sincere, honest and everything I've gotten repaired I've been satisfied with... he didn't even charge me as he himself wasn't satisfied."
"I brought him a pair of Jordan 1s from 1985 to restore the tongue and he did way better than the previous service I used."
"Multiple pairs of designer shoes needed heel caps or a protective sole... Professional warm service and very reasonably priced."
"Next day pick up... He was so sweet and helpful. Gave me good tips on how to maintain the leather and shape, too."
"Altered the shaft length of my boots here. Armando is definitely the pro. He shows craftsman spirit through his work."
Walk in with your shoes, bags or belts during open hours, or call ahead with a question.
1457 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bring your favorite shoes, boots and bags to Armando. Open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM.