West Hartford Shoe Repair

About 50 years ago, my father gave me a gift of Land luggage, a soft sided suitcase (which I cherish and use) and a shoulder bag. Many years ago, the strap attachment on the shoulder bag broke. I had it repaired back whereI lived; they used an odd piece of leather, and it didn’t hold up more than a few years and so for decades, it has languished, but has been cherished in my memory. I read a review of (Dmitri)’s work recently at West Hartford Shoe Repair and have been carrying the bag around in my car. I stopped in just yesterday, August 22. He looked at it and noted all the things that needed to be done and told me that he could do them and asked if I also wanted it cleaned up. I said “yes!”and probably less than 24 hours later, he called to tell me everything was done. The leather is cleaned up and polished, all of the zippers and attachments are secure, and the attachment is indistinguishable in terms of style from the original. This is amazing work(I remember reading John Galsworthy’s short story “Quality“ when I was in high school and was struck by the description of a shoemaker who is so dedicated to his work and created works of art. That seems to be Dmitri here, but hopefully he continues to be able to do this. I hope this comes across as a rave because that’s what he deserves. What I read here led me to him and I hope my review leads others to him as well. Just remember to drive all the way around and in back. Online Google maps shows it vaguely as sometimes number 15, which looks like it’s a closed door on the side of the building. Luckily, as I was leaving to drive away, I saw someone walking to their car. He directed me around to the back and there was the business (15-A!)! We are lucky to have him here in town!!!