Shoe & Boot Repair in Lawrence, KS

Lawrence has a traditional full-service cobbler, BKB Leather in East Lawrence (since 1987), and Footprints downtown, a Birkenstock specialist with a repair shop out back and a published price list (in-store only; it no longer takes mail orders).

2 shops · Last researched 2026-10-28

BKB Leather

Open (verified)
Address
313 E 8th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone
(785) 331-2303
Website
https://www.bkbleather.com/
Hours
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–1pm; Sun closed (shop website)
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesresoleheelhalf soleorthopedic repairsdyeinghandbag/leather repaircustom leatherwork
BrandsCoach (bag straps)Fryework boots
Research notes

Still open: reviews through May 2026 (Coach strap repair for $50, Frye boot repair). Owner Bruce Barlow, est. 1987. Site lists heel caps, half soles, full sole and heel replacement, re-dyeing of leather and satin shoes, custom chaps/belts/jackets. Aggregator links a GoFundMe for fire recovery, so call ahead. No price list published.

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Footprints (Birkenstock repair shop)

Open (verified)
Address
1339 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone
(785) 841-7027
Website
https://footprints.com/
Hours
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun closed (aggregator)
Mail-in
no
Prices
Economy half sole $35; full resole (EVA) $65; full resole Supergrip $85; cork work $35; footbed replacement from $105 (firm) / $125 (soft); +$10 clogs, +$20 London (shop page)
Servicesresolefootbed replacementcork repairlifts
BrandsBirkenstockHaflinger cork clogs
Research notes

Still open: online store active Oct 2026. Repair page says it can no longer take mail-order repairs, only in-store drop-off; repairs usually take a few days; payment due at drop-off. Mostly Birkenstock only; it refers other brands to BKB Leather.

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