Shoe & Boot Repair in Athens, GA

Athens has two cobblers locals recommend: Marvin's Shoe Service downtown on College Ave (since 1977) and Alps Shoe Repair on Baxter St.

2 shops · Last researched 2026-10-28

Marvin's Shoe Service

Open (verified)
Address
156 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601
Phone
(706) 546-5090
Website
http://www.marvinsshoeservice.com/
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am–3pm; Wed–Sun closed (aggregator; a 2026 Reddit user notes the website showed different hours, so call)
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesresoleheelhandbag/leather repairdyeing
BrandsVibram (authorized retailer)western bootsFryework boots
Research notes

Still open: reviews into Dec 2025 and recommended in a June 2026 r/Athens thread. Est. 1977, family run. Reviews mention repeated western boot resoles, Frye boots, a leather satchel. No prices published.

Sources: Source · [1] · [2] · [3]

Alps Shoe Repair

Open (verified)
Address
1077 Baxter St, Suite I, Athens, GA 30606
Phone
(706) 548-3477
Website
—
Hours
Mon–Thu 6am–5pm; Fri 6am–4pm (aggregator)
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesresoleheelboot stretchzipperdyeing
BrandsFryework boots
Research notes

Still open: reviews into Feb 2026 and recommended in June 2026 r/Athens thread ("cheap and good, not fast"). Reviews mention Frye calf stretching and dress zipper repair. No prices published.

Sources: Source · [1] · [2]

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