B. Nelson Shoes

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140 E 55th St
New York, NY 10022

B. Nelson Shoes, founded over a century ago by European immigrant Bernhard Nelson, specializes in high-grade shoe repair that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. The company has earned a strong reputation in New York City for its meticulous restoration services for all types of footwear, including dress shoes, casual shoes, cowboy boots, and Birkenstocks.

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Max K.
2/23/2019

Nick did a beautiful re-craft of my Alden cordovan chukkas. He put a new double sole on to replace the worn out sole, added a mini-lug vibrant sole on top, and buffed them up beautifully. B....

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Cpt. Scallywag N.
1/27/2025

Incredibly disappointed. Paid $270 for a recraft of my shell cordovan Alden boots. Instead of restitching through original holes, they created new ones. Who does this? No response to emails asking...

Ann G.
3/30/2025

I emailed the owner of this shop to tell him what I needed done, he said to come in. I went at my expense because I do not live in NYC. When I went in everyone was just standing around and the...

Ben V.
6/17/2024

Awful place. Not sure why they have gotten good reviews from blogs in the past. Stay away from Had shoes resoled came back looking like a mess they said needs to be re-welted and would cost...

Kyle W.
5/24/2024

B Nelson has a wonderful reputation around the country. I corresponded with Nick the owner, before I sent in my Aldens. He was very kind and helpful. However, when I got them back the stitching...

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