Shoe & Boot Repair in Columbia, MO

Columbia, home of the University of Missouri, has one confirmed cobbler in town: Dawson Shoe Repair at Eighth & Elm downtown, run by the Wood family since 1956, with a 2–3 week turnaround. Wren's Shoe Repair on Buttonwood Drive is still listed but has no recent reviews. Albert's, the boot shop locals used to drive to Centralia for, moved to a new store in Kingdom City in August 2026. Call either before you make the trip.

3 shops · Last researched 2026-10-30

Dawson Shoe Repair

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Address
212 S 8th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone
(573) 442-1014
Website
https://www.dawsonshoerepair.com/
Hours
Tue–Fri 9am–5pm (Google listing and Vox Magazine); the shop website lists Thu–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–noon, so call to check
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesresoleheelboot repairstitchingboot stretchshiningwaterproofingcleaninghandbag/leather repair
BrandsWolverine 1000 MileBirkenstockChristian Louboutinwestern bootswork boots
Research notes

Downtown at Eighth & Elm. Run by the Wood family since 1956 (four generations). Does full soles and heels on cowboy, dress and work boots, restitching, heel/toe/sole guards, widening, orthotic build-ups (1/16 in. to 4 in.), and leather goods like belts, bags and jackets. Turnaround is about 2–3 weeks (Vox, 2023). Reviews into March 2026. Brands come from customer reviews. No price list; quotes in person.

Sources: Source · [1] · [2] · [3] · [4]

Wren's Shoe Repair

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Call to confirm: the only reviews found are from 2014–2016 (mixed, some citing long delays), and the shop's website no longer loads.

Address
3601 Buttonwood Dr, Suite C, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone
(573) 814-7463
Website
—
Hours
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 10am–1pm (directory listings)
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesshoe repairdyeinghandbag/leather repair
BrandsNot verified
Research notes

Listed under shoe repair, shoe dyeing, leather and canvas repair, and orthopedic shoes. No prices published.

Sources: Source · [1] · [2]

Albert's Boot & Safety Center (formerly Albert's Shoe Repair)

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About 25 miles east of Columbia on I-70. Call to confirm: the shop moved from Centralia to a new Kingdom City store in August 2026 and repair service at the new location isn't confirmed.

Address
3135 Van Ct, Kingdom City, MO 65262
Phone
(573) 296-2108
Website
—
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm; Sat 8am–noon (map listing)
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesboot repairhandbag/leather repair
Brandswork bootswestern bootssafety boots
Research notes

Family-owned shoe and boot repair shop long based at 112 W Railroad St, Centralia, recommended for boot resoles in r/columbiamo threads. The Village of Kingdom City announced its grand opening at 3135 Van Ct. It sells work, safety and western boots; its Facebook page is still named albertsshoerepair. No prices published.

Sources: Source · [1] · [2] · [3]

No shop near you? Try mail-in repair