Shoe & Boot Repair in State College, PA

State College, home of Penn State, has one dedicated cobbler: Custom Shoe Repair on South Allen Street, a family shop since 1973 now run solo by Angelo Card. There's no Red Wing store in town, so for factory resoles or a backup, see the mail-in options below.

1 shops · Last researched 2026-10-29

Custom Shoe Repair

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One-man shop: reviews say it sometimes closes for a few days (illness), so call before you drop off or pick up.

Address
210 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801
Phone
(814) 238-0827
Website
—
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm; Sat–Sun closed
Mail-in
Unknown
Prices
Not published
Servicesresoleheelboot repairsewingstretchingwaterproofingcleaningshining
BrandsRed WingFrye
Research notes

Family shop since 1973, run by owner Angelo Card (StateCollege.com Town&Gown and Daily Collegian profiles). Aggregator listings show it open with reviews into 2026. Pay up front. No website and no published price list; customer reviews mention about $50 for new boot tread and $35 for two heels plus a sole reglue. Brands come from customer reviews.

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