On r/bloomington, people have complained (2023, 2025 and again in Feb 2026) that Bloomington has no reliable cobbler. Locals most often point to Crane's in Bedford, especially for boots. One shop, Shoe Doctor, is still listed in Bloomington, but its status is unclear, so call before you go. For more involved work, Cento in downtown Indianapolis accepts mail-in repairs from anywhere in Indiana, and Hakky in Greenwood is open seven days a week.
Shoe Doctor (Shoe & Leather Repair)
Status unverified
STATUS UNVERIFIED: the shop closed in 2017 (Herald-Times), and listings say it later reopened under family ownership
- Address
- 223 S Pete Ellis Dr, Suite 10, Bloomington, IN 47408
- Phone
- (812) 331-7463
- Website
- —
- Hours
- Listed as Mon–Thu 9am–7pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm, but hours vary by source. Call ahead.
- Mail-in
- Unknown
- Prices
- Not published
Servicesresoleheelzipperhandbag/leather repairorthopedic build-upscleaning
Brandscowboy boots
Research notes
Listed services include new soles and heels, while-you-wait heel repair, handbags, luggage, leather coats, orthotic build-ups, heel lifts and wedges. The old website (shoedoctorllc.com) no longer loads, so no website is listed. Directory listings still show it as open, but a Feb 2026 r/bloomington thread said locals weren't sure any Bloomington shop remains. In 2017 the Herald-Times reported its repairs once ranged from $8 to $150; no current prices are published.
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Crane's Leather & Shoe Shop
Open (verified)
Bedford, about 25 miles south. Has served Monroe County since 1976.
- Address
- 1605 J St, Bedford, IN 47421
- Phone
- (812) 279-4014
- Website
- https://cranesleather.com/
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8am–5pm
- Mail-in
- Unknown
- Prices
- Not published
Servicesresoleheelzipperhandbag/leather repairbelt repairorthopedic alterations
BrandsCarharttwestern bootswork boots
Research notes
Still open: reviews run through June 2026, and a Feb 2026 r/bloomington thread calls it "top notch" for boots. Toll-free 888-279-4014; email cranesleather@cranesleather.com. Also sells boots, shoes, belts and leather clothing. Reviews mention boot resoles, coat zipper replacement and vest patching. One Dec 2025 review mentions a rumor it might close, so call first. No prices are published.
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Cento Shoe + Repair
Call to confirm📦 Mail-in
Indianapolis, about 50 miles north
- Address
- 33 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Phone
- (317) 632-5710
- Website
- https://www.centoshoes.com/
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun–Mon closed
- Mail-in
- yes
- Prices
- Not published
Servicesresoleheelzipperhandbag/leather repairwork boot sole replacementboot restorationBirkenstock cork repairUGG boot repairathletic shoe repairdance shoe repairshoe dyeingshoe shinesneaker & suede cleaningbelt & luggage repairbuild-upsRed Bottom sole savers
BrandsRed WingBirkenstockUGGwork bootsequestrian tall boots
Research notes
Family-owned since 1971, run by Tony and Mike Cento. Still open: reviews run into March 2026. Offers mail-in repair for customers across Indiana (call or email centoshoes@icloud.com for an assessment first). Services are from the shop's own site. Red Wing resoles and equestrian tall-boot alterations come from 2026 customer reviews. Also sells men's shoes and hats. The shop quotes prices per job, so none are listed. Recommended on r/bloomington.
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Hakky Shoe Repair & Comfort Shoes
Open (verified)
Greenwood, about 45 miles northeast
- Address
- 1251 US Hwy 31 N (Greenwood Park Mall), Greenwood, IN 46142
- Phone
- (317) 881-0672
- Website
- https://hakkyshoesandrepair.com/
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 11am–6pm (per its site; some listings show earlier weekday closing)
- Mail-in
- Unknown
- Prices
- No resole price is published. One Jan 2026 review reports $65 to reglue, clean and waterproof a pair of Jordans.
Servicesresoleheelstitchingpatch workpolishing / dyeing / waterproofinghandbag/leather repairorthopedic lifts & wedges
Brandscowboy bootsRed WingBirkenstockJordan sneakers
Research notes
Still open: reviews run through Oct 2026 with owner replies. Run by Dominic and Nick Mina; in the mall since 1987. Its site lists full and half soles, protective soles, heels, stitching, and leather repair for boots and purses. Brands come from customer reviews; one 2025 reviewer said a Birkenstock job replaced only the rubber outsole, so confirm the scope before paying. Also sells comfort shoes (Aetrex, Wolverine, Propet, Orthofeet). Recommended on r/bloomington.
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