Cobbler Cottage — Local services in Maryville

I dropped off a pair of boots to get new soles and heels. Was told 4-6 weeks. That’s already a pretty slow turnaround but there’s not much in the way of options around here. 6 weeks later, no phone call. I called, still not ready. I called some places in Kansas City, one said they would have a 2 week turnaround. I was ready to go pick them up and take them there but then he finally called and said they were done. I came to come pick them up during regular business hours and there was nobody in the shop. Door locked. I called the listed phone number, no answer. I figured maybe there was some extenuating circumstance, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I came back an hour later, same deal. No one in, no answer to the phone.

I finally got them back after they spent literally the entire summer on his shelf. The repair work looks ok so far, I’ll see how it looks after wearing them a while, but taking that long is just ridiculous. I’m sorry, that’s just no way to run a business. Having no competition must be nice. Next time I will probably make the drive to somewhere in...

I got really mad when I picked up my boots because they had been double welted and the repair was made with only a single welt and I didn’t like the way it looked. But he offered to help correct it and admitted we hadn’t spoke about it. Don’t notice it anymore. Great work at a honest price from a stand up guy. 4 years later the soles are still in great shape on a pair of well worn Anderson Beans that get worn 5 out of 6...

The shoe repairs done at this shop are exceptional. The shop owner has repaired many items for our family; from boots to tennis shoes to high heels. He replaces soles, heels of every kind & even repairs scuffs on high heels & toes so the shoes look brand new. I'm thinking he can...