Old Style Shoe Shine – Bringing Style Back to Seattle One Shine at a Time

- Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM - Closed Monday 10/3/2022 for moving. Reopens Tuesday 10/04/2022 -

-Saturday - Noon - 6 PM - 206.453.4063 -

- Closed Sundays.-

- Please take a look at my new website www.oldstyleshoeshinerepair.com -

- My team and I have been vaccinated and have two boosters. -

- Come on down to the shop and meet the team. -

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***- *Old Style Shoe Shine & Repair Co has moved to the SE corner of 7th Avenue And Union Street. Across the street from Act Theatre as of October 4, 2022. 701 Union Street Seattle, WA 98101 -***

- Two Union Square -

- 9/30/2022 was our last day at US Bank Center inside the lobby at 6th Avenue and Pike Street. -

- Parking is available in Two Union Square with four 4 Free 20 minute parking spots just to the left of my new location on 7th Avenue and there is longer term parking in the garage. -

- (New address but the same phone number just a different location.) -

- Across from the Act Theatre, not far from the Convention Center isn't much more than a block away. -

- So, if you have time, stop by and see what all the fuss is about. -

- Look forward to seeing you again. -

- At Old Style - We do more then just shine shoes. -

- That being said, you're simply not polished if your shoes don't shine! -

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- Old Style celebrated (6) five years in US Bank Centre! As of April 5, 2022 -

- And as of November 18, 2022 (9 years in business in the downtown Seattle. -

- In Operation in the greater Seattle area Since March 30, 2013 -

- Please email if you have any questions at cw@oldstyleshoeshine.com. thank you, The Management -

- Please support this Small Business -

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- Going forward, we ARE NOT a storage facility. Therefore, ALL items MUST be picked up in a timely manner. -

- **Now Accepting All Credit cards, plus "Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Old Style Gift card, and Venmo." -

- I appreciate all of your patience, loyalty and look forward to your service and cooperation now and in the near future. Thank you & Stay Safe. -

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- Drop offs are always welcomed! -

- I look forward to seeing you! -

- Call 206.453.4063 -

- *Office Mobile Phone stays in the business. -

New logo, new location!

New location at the base of Union Square on the SE corner of 7th Ave and Union St. As of October 8, 2022. 701 Union St.

Open Saturdays!

Voted Best of Seattle June 2021 by Seattle Met!

Custom dyed shoe trees are available, contact us for more information at cw@oldstyleshoeshine.com

Testimonials

- There is no one close to Clayne in terms of talent and expertise. And a great personality to boot, no pun intended. Thank you Clayne. -

- David Young - Managing Director at JLL - Seattle, WA. -

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- Old Style Shoe Shine is the best place to get your shoes shined in downtown Seattle. Clayne has shined my shoes, repaired my boots, and resoled shoes for me. The service is great. I highly recommend. -

- Lori Safer - Seattle, WA. -

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- Clayne does an amazing job on all shoes, especially high end cordovan - I’ll keep coming back. -

- Adam Hirsch - Sammamish, WA. -

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- Clayne knows exactly what he's doing and runs a smooth operation! He restored my 10 year old boots, replaced heels on another pair of boots, AND shortened a leather fanny pack belt. -

- They all turned out wonderful and beautiful. He's knowledgeable and experienced. I will certainly be back. -

- Kathy Lee - Seattle, WA. -

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- I have been a loyal customer of Cloyne's for over 8 years now. He has shined, buffed, repaired, painted, and customized dozens of my shoes! -

- He is such a wonderful person and a caring small business owner. -

- They say everyone checks out your shoes first when they see you. And thanks to Clayne, it’s been a great first impression! -

- Jimmy Ng - Bellevue, WA. -

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- The day I got my dream boots, I discovered they were so slippery I didn't feel safe walking in them. -

- Old Style Shoe Shine put grippy Vibram soles and toe taps on them so seamlessly you'd never know they weren't original. -

- The work is gorgeous, they were ready in only a couple weeks, and now I can wear these every day! -

- The price was super reasonable for new soles and taps; I've already recommended Old Style to my friends and will be going through my closet to find any of my other shoes that need some highly-skilled love. -

- Brigid Lohman - Seattle, WA. -

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- This is my first encounter will a full service shoe shine and repair. Exceptional personal service and attention to detail, and a loyalty program to top it off. -

- Their work is outstanding!! The shine far exceeds what I did in the military. I give them my highest recommendation. -

- Rick Emerson - Seattle, WA. -

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- I love nice shoes, but I'm hard on them! -

- I had 8 pair of my shoes refurbed and I'm so happy with the work Clayne and his team did!

- Especially my favorite Rebecca Minkoff "LOVE" loafers... the blush pink suede needed a good cleaning and new soles; I'd worn a HOLE in the bottom of the leather soles! -

- I am excited to be able to wear them again soon I had another pair of Kate Spade wedges resoled and a few Italian leather booties needed a good shine and heel-tips. -

- Instead of buying another pair of shoes, I gave 8 of my favorites that are already comfy a bit of love for basically the same price as a new designer pair. -

- Win! -

- Clayne will take great care of your favorite, quality leather shoes and handbags. -

- Couldn't be happier! -

- Erica D. - Seattle, WA. -

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- Brought in a few pairs of scuffed up boots and Clayne was very friendly and knowledgeable, he assessed all the boots and gave great recommendations. -

- Got suede cleaning/waterproofing on two pairs and a pair of leather hiking boots needed a leak fixed and shoeshine. -

- All boots were returned in fantastic condition, am most impressed by the great work on the leather boots that look better than brand new. -

- Highly recommend Clayne for his friendly and expert service. -

- Mary N. - Seattle, WA. -

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- I've never had my shoes shined before but Clayne explained the process and the waxes he uses, and they're pretty high quality from what I've seen from my research online. -

- It's quite fun to sit in the chair and chat too if you have time for it, I'm glad a place like this exists! -

- Chris L. - Seattle, WA. -

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- After searching high and low for a cobbler in Seattle, I was so happy to find Old Style Shoe Shine tucked away in downtown! -

- Clayne is great - he assessed the boots I wanted resoled, we discussed material options, my limited timeline (I was hoping to get them done in about 2 weeks or less due to the upcoming thanksgiving break) and price points and I felt like he really listened and provided a good range of options. -

- I paid upfront via credit card and received a text confirmation and receipt which was super nice so I didn't have to worry about losing my ticket. -

- Happily, the boots were done a whole week early and I popped by to pick them up. -

- The whole exercise was super easy and I'm very happy with the new soles and the polish job they did on my boots. I'll be back! -

- Jenn E. - Seattle, WA. -

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- This place is what ALL businesses should be! Friendly, polite, funny, and fantastic work I had several questions regarding shoes and products, got all them answered. -

- Also took few pairs of shoes to repair, got back fantastic results...and will definitely come back. -

- Bonus: people in there have awesome sense of humor :] -

- Alex T. - Seattle, WA. -

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- A lot of people do a reasonable job shining shoes, but these guys are master craftsmen that take pride in their work. They also do an excellent job with shoe repair to the extent that I have brought my shoes down from Bellingham on more than one occasion to be properly mended.

- Carlton McQueen - Bellingham, WA. -

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- "Clayne is the best. He will give you amazing personal service and your shoes will look like new. You'll also learn so much about taking care of your shoes and how rotating your shoes saves your feet too"! -

- Annette Dresser -

- Executive Partner with J Hilburn - Bellevue, WA. -

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- "Clayne and his expanding crew have returned the craft of shining shoes to one of taking great pride in a job well done. I recommend Clayne for both individual shoe shines and for enhancing corporate or charity events". -

- Jeff Pyatt -

- President - Pyatt Broadmark Management - Seattle, WA. -

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- "I have hired Clayne, and he has come to my home and office to polish my shoe collection. The quality of his shine and customer service is excellent and I appreciate his punctuality. Thank you Clayne". -

- Stuart Butler -

- Founder - Entrepreneur - Connector - Event Services Visionary - Seattle, WA. -

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- "Look no further. Honest, ethical, hard working, the man works it and deserves all good things coming his way" -

- H.S.W. -

- Howard Wright -

- Founder and CEO at Seattle Hospitality Group - (SHG) - Seattle, WA. -

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- "Clayne is one of the hardest working shiners in the business, always willing to take a risk and learn more about his craft. A true professional with years of experience, his desire to offer the highest level of service and quality is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs". -

- Kevin Tuohy - Founder of A Shine & Co. - The Shoeshine Guild -

- San Francisco - New York City - Osaka -

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- Great attention to detail and explanation of what is being done throughout the process.

- Cute little gem tucked away in US Bank Center - glad I found them! -

- Charles R. -

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MYTH:

- New shoes don’t need to be shined. Shoes only need to be shined when they start to look worn. -

FACT:

- If you’ve made an investment in a pair of shoes that you love and want to last, there are several reasons why it is important to get them shined before you first wear them. -

- During COVID-19 a lot of people are not wearing their leather footwear. -

- Leather is skin that can no longer produce its own oils to stay supple, so it will naturally become dry over time. -

- Much of the damage that occurs to leather – tears, cracks, gouges, scuffs, stains, water damage, and color fading/loss – can be directly attributed to or aggravated by dryness. -

- Since new shoes have often been sitting in the box waiting for you to purchase them, they are likely to be in need of conditioning, regardless of how good they look. -

- A proper shine will include an initial round of conditioning with some type of leather balm. -

- This, coupled with the oils in a quality polish, will provide the essential moisture leather shoes need to fortify them against the hazards of wear. -

- A final benefit of moisturizing leather is that it helps stiff new shoes break in more readily, and who doesn’t want that? -

- All leather dries out over time, so we recommend conditioning and polishing your shoes regularly regardless how much use they see. Even entirely new shoes will often benefit from some tender loving care before first use. -

- Frequent maintenance will not only ensure best possible looks, but also greatly lengthen the lifespan of your shoes -

- In addition to giving leather shoes vital conditioning, several layers of skillfully applied, high quality polish puts a protectant barrier between the surface finish of the shoes and the elements. -

- Crucial for hand-painted and ‘antiqued’ patinas, polishing helps finishes to “adhere” to the leather and to resist rubbing off or fading, keeping those sought after artisan finishes safely on the shoes the same way in which it keeps unwanted damage out -

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These Allen Edmonds were only worn three times before this damage.

Nike - OFF WHITE Shoes - Customer tried cleaning the shoe but the logo bleed out from the products he used.

Magnanni Sneakers - Before & After -

Leaf Johnson - Strip and redye - Before & After

Steve Madden - hand sanitizer marks - Before & After

Before & After Gucci 1/2 loafer - Large scrap on toe box.

Before & After - Gucci loafer

Before & After - Ferragamo loafers

Before & After - Common Projects - 2021

Before & After - Mold on Prada Boots - 2021

- Repairs - And More -

- Available in many sizes and colors prices vary from shoe to shoe, depending on what condition they are in. Stop by for a quote, email us, info@oldstyleshoeshine.com photos if you'd like.

- Walk-ins anytime, Shoe and boot repair is also available. -

- Drop your shoes off or sit in the chair and get a shine. -

- We have a complimentary Wi-Fi, YouTubeTV, and bottled water, while you get the best shine in Seattle and maybe the west coast! -

- New heels, zip soles, Toppy soles, Rubber non-skid, and Dainite soles, we are currently 4 weeks out on all shoe repairs. We can Expedite but it does cost more. The greater Seattle area has lost -

- Shoe and boot refurbishing, salt and water damage 30 days out. -

- Suede and Sneaker cleaning. 3 - 5 days out. -

- Call, email, or walk in and see what all the fuss is about. -

-Shoe repair adds value to your footwear investment. We at Old Style Shoe Shine & Repair Co. can save you money, make your shoes more comfortable and keep you looking good. -

- In addition to replacing soles and heels, here are some other footwear-related services you can find at your local shoe repair shop. -

- Shoes can be stretched for increased comfort. -

- Shoes can be adapted to fit unique feet. -

- Shoes can be professionally waterproofed to protect from salt stains. -

- Heel tips can be changed from hard to non-skid rubber. -

- Heel savers can be applied to prolong the life of the heel. -

- Protective soles can be applied to prolong the life of the leather soles. -

- Eyelets and other hardware can be replaced. -

- New Shoes -

- You can also visit Old Style with new shoes. Here are a few ways we at Old Style can add value to new footwear. -

- Protective soles can be applied to extend sole life and increase slip resistance. -

- Shoes can be dyed if a color change is necessary. -

- Shoes that are too tight can be stretched up to a quarter size. -

- Plastic heels can be replaced with slip-resistant rubber. -

- Shoes can be weatherproofed for added protection in wet or oily environments. -

More than shoes -

- Your shoe repairers’ expertise isn’t limited to your feet. They can also: -

- Replace Zippers -

- Shorten belts - Add new holes on belts, bags, and other garments. -

- Re-lace baseball gloves -

- Stitch handbags -

- Refinish leather coats -

- Replace buckles -
At Old Style - We do more then shine shoes. - That being said, You're simply not polished if your shoes don't shine.

Yes, We do shoe repair!

All types of shoes, belts, bags, and briefcases.

Allen Edmonds - Presidential Refurbish, using Saphir Md'or products available here a Old Style Shoe Shine Co.t

Before and After - Chanel New partial stem work and new Topy sole

Belvedere Ostrich- Before and After

- Employee Appreciation -

Join the businesses giving back to their employees with Employee Appreciation! -

- Old Style Shoe Shine & Repair Co. is also a Mobile Shoe Shine Service that comes to your office anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. -

- I'm working with a few businesses that are paying for the employees to get their shoes shined and repaired as an "Employee Appreciation" and to get ready to start working with clients face to face again. -

- Pay it forward! -

- And then after the first office shoe shine, I'll set up an appointment to go to their office monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly to shine, and pick up shoes for repairs as well and these businesses are footing the bill. *Pun intended. -

- What do you think of Old Style Mobile Shoe Shine coming by your office one of these days? Make an appointment by emailing us at info@oldstyleshoeshine.com -

- Just a minimum of 10 pairs or more of men's and women's shoes/boots is a good start.

- By Appointment Only! -

- Now Accepting Venmo, Credit cards, Gift cards, and cash. -

- Email for availability. -

- Using the number one product in the world Saphir -"Considered by many sartorial enthusiasts to be the King of shoe polishes", Saphir all natural and made for fine leather products. -

- To learn more about Saphir visit their website - www.saphir.com -

- *New this year - Pure Polish Products made in Bend, OR. USA - 100% biodegradable with ingredients like beeswax, coconut, and oranges. Made in small quantities to make sure it stays Pure. -

- To learn more about Pure Polish visit their website - www.purepolishproducts.com -

- I have five different shines available. ( email info@oldstyleshoeshine.com for a price sheet) -

- The most popular is the Executive Shine also known as the - Seattle Shine - because it's good for the Seattle wet weather and lasts a long time. Some customers it's to good, because it lasts so long. That's why I suggest to come in and get a cleaning and some good leather lotion to help keep the leather looking good. -

- And I also have a deep oil rub for those work boots, climbing boots, motorcycle boots, and all around non shiny water repel care. -

- Add new soles and heels to your favorite shoes/boots and make them last a lifetime. -

- At Old Style - We do more then just shine shoes. -

- That being said, You're simply not polished if your shoes don't shine. -

Old Style Mobile Shoe Shine & Repair Co. Office and Event shoe shines!

AMR National Employment Appreciation Week and first event for Old Style for May 2021.

Employee Appreciation Amenity- Paying it Forward - Employer's taking care of Employees!

Northwestern Mutual - Annual meeting -Employee Appreciation at Two Union Square top floor Conference Center - Seattle, WA.

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC Law Firm - Tacoma, WA. - .Employee Appreciation Amenity- Paying it Forward - Employer's taking care of Employees!

Association of Washington Business - AWB - Olympia, WA. - Employee Appreciation Amenity- Paying it Forward - Employer's taking care of Employees!

Cascadia Capital - Employee Appreciation Amenity- Paying it Forward - Employer's taking care of Employees!

Amundi US taking care of their client Morgan Stanley - Client Appreciation Amenity- Paying it Forward -

Saphir Products - Made in France - Since 1925 - "The Gold Medal of Shoe Polish".

Last years boots, found in the closet - Refurbished for 2022!

- First live event of the year, and first one since December 2019 we did with Oculus. -

- Employee Appreciation National in May - here at AMR in Tukwila, WA. -

- Are you thinking about doing something for your Employees? -

- Between 10 - 50 people. - Depending on what Phase we are in. -

- Are you itching to get get back out there and start getting back to some type of normalcy? -

- We practice social distancing if we have one, two or even four chairs at an event or party. -

- We are vaccinated, wear our masks, wear rubber gloves, and sanitize between each shoe shine. -

- So, are you looking for Something Different for Your Next Event? -

- Event shoe shine service is just the thing! -

- We will bring a source of enjoyment, amusement, and diversion yo your party, style and elegance to your show, or an enticing temptation to your event. Your booth traffic will multiply. -

- Good for small events from 10 people to 100. We also have several mobile shoe shine stands to shine up to 1000 attendees. -

- Our service is perfect for for conventions, trade shows, grand openings, holiday parties, and more. -

- Employees love it as an added gift from their employer. -

- The shoe shine experience will be remembered well after the job is done. -

- Every time you look at your shoe's from the first time until the next time, thinking, "I do have time for a shoe shine". Our unique, shoe shine service will increase traffic to your booth while successfully creating a buzz around your event! -

- This would include Master Shiners with many years of experience. Shiners have excellent customer service skills and well liked at all our events. -

- Old Style also uses our premium shoe polish Saphir! -

First Event of 2021 with AMR - American Medical Response in Tukwila, WA. For their National Employment Appreciation Week they do every year. This is my second time out.

INTA - Over 10K people in Seattle. We worked the event with two shoe shine stands for four days - eight hours a day, averaging 24 - 28 shines hour.