Latchmere Shoe Repairs

Pelvic and knee surgery + stress related problems has led to my losing my job as a safety critical Guard to the public. Living 'round the corner from this shop for seven years has been a godsend. I would never have my shoes fixed or keys cut by anyone else. This Locksmith is a perfectionist. When mentioned one day in passing that my parcels were being stolen from communal area he had them safely delivered to his shop. I was able to entrust him with a spare key which was a saving grace. He even helped me when I was in trouble one day when I thought I was going to be robbed after my keys disappeared whilst juggling bringing a lot of things into my flat through communal entrance and dodgy neighbour kept interfering. Seeing how distressed I was, he offered to change my inside door's upper lock, unto offering to wait three whole days until I was paid so that I wouldn't be vulnerable as an older woman on her own. A true professional, willing to go that extra mile for genuine customers.

The owner is a lovely man, very kind and with the best of intentions.

However, he almost ruined a pair of my favourite dress shoes. The first time he repaired (re-adhering the sole), they looked messy, but fine. I wore them to work the next day, soles peeled off during my shift. Returned, he apologized, and tried again. I went to pick them up, and they looked ruined. They were carved up like a Christmas turkey. I went to Alex Shoe Repairs the next day, even he was horrified as he fixed them. Frankly, nice as the owner is, I do not want him near my, or anyone else's shoes. Please be wary.