East Village Shoe Repair

2009 | Best Shop for Designing the Shoes of Your Dreams

Whether you want your Converse to be thigh-high or your Nikes to have a fierce stiletto heel, there's nothing--and we mean nothing--the savvy shoe artists at East Village Shoe Repair can't do. Located on the bustling St. Mark's strip (just look for the raggedy Barney doll out front), this closet-size shop is brimming with old heels, boots, and sneakers just waiting to be turned into something one of a kind. Or, of course, you can bring in a pair of your own shoes to be airbrushed,... More »