LA price guide · 2 sources · checked Oct 30, 2026

How much does shoe repair cost in Los Angeles?

Posted starting prices for resoling, heels, stretching, cleaning and dyeing from two LA cobblers that publish their rates, plus one reviewer-reported price.

Last updated October 30, 2026Methodology Sources

The short answer

Heel repair starts at $18–$25 and a sole replacement at $45 at the LA cobblers that post prices (Arturo's Shoe Fixx and Mike's Shoe Repair). A full leather sole and heel job starts at $95 at Mike's in Santa Monica, stretching starts at $25–$30, and dyeing at $55–$85.

Typical ranges

Typical shoe repair prices in LA

Ranges span the lowest and highest posted price for each job across the sources below. “+” means the shop lists it as a starting price.

Job	Typical LA price	Based on
Heel repair or replacement	$18–$45+	Mike's rubber heels $18–$45+, leather heels $30–$45+; Arturo's heel repair from $25
Sole replacement (half or full)	from $45	Arturo's from $45; Mike's half leather soles $65+, rubber half soles $55+
Full leather soles and heels	$95+	Mike's $95+; $120+ with new welting; a reviewer paid $95 at Mazzola (2020)
Stretching	$25–$30+	Mike's $25+, Arturo's from $30
Cleaning (suede, canvas, leather)	$35–$45+	Arturo's from $35, Mike's suede clean $45+
Dye or color restoration	$55–$85+	Arturo's from $55, Mike's $85+ for a new color
Shine	$12–$25	Arturo's from $12, Mike's $15–$25+
Insoles	$20–$25+	Arturo's from $20, Mike's $25+

Prices are what each business published on Oct 30, 2026. They change; confirm with the shop before you drop off.

Example prices

What LA shops actually charge

Shop	Posted prices	Source
Arturo's Shoe Fixx · ranked Beverly Grove (8327 Beverly Blvd)	Sole replacement from $45, heel repair from $25, cleaning from $35, dye from $55, insoles from $20, stretching from $30, shine from $12, stitching and zipper repair from $35	Source checked Oct 30, 2026
Mike's Shoe Repair Santa Monica (2710 Wilshire Blvd)	Heels: rubber $18–$45+, leather $30–$45+; half leather soles $65+; full leather soles & heels $95+ ($120+ with welting); stretch $25+; suede clean $45+; new color $85+; insoles $25+; zipper adjust $15+, new slider $25+	Source checked Oct 30, 2026

We only list prices a business or a reputable cost guide published, or a reviewer reported (marked). Inclusion here is not a ranking; “ranked” links to the shop's scored entry.

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What changes the price

Why quotes vary

Leather vs. rubber. Leather heels and soles cost more than rubber at Mike's ($30+ vs. $18+ for heels).
Welted construction. Replacing the welt pushes a full resole from $95+ to $120+ on Mike's 2026 form.
Luxury and boots. Both shops quote “and up” prices; designer heels, tall boots and exotic leathers are priced after inspection.
Turnaround. Arturo's says most repairs take 3–10 days, with same-day service for select repairs.

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