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ShoeLock Holmes

Updated 2026-07-11 · 1,123 reviewed · 185 listed · Scored from 38 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(38) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Residential LocksmithKey Cutting & Duplication
ShoeLock Holmes
Services
Residential Locksmith, Key Cutting & Duplication
Reviews
38

What recent reviews say

Ronnie has earned fierce loyalty over many years by turning down work he cannot do well and pricing jobs fairly. Customers repeatedly praise his repair skill on designer shoes and Birkenstocks, his willingness to advise against repairs that would disappoint, and his cheerful, patient manner. No complaints emerged in the reviews.

Praised for
  • honest, upfront appraisal
  • skilled repair work
  • fair, reasonable pricing
  • owner's patience and friendliness
  • quick turnaround
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Best for: Shoe owners seeking honest advice and designer or specialty repair work from an experienced, long-established cobbler.

Strengths

  • Owner refuses low-quality work and advises customers honestly
  • Specialist in Birkenstock and luxury shoe repair
  • Long track record (family customers for over a decade)

Worth knowing

  • Owner Ronnie has served family customers for over a decade
  • Birkenstocks a specialty, including sole replacement (one customer reports a Vibram sole replacement for $75)
  • Refuses incomplete or poor-quality repairs
  • Advises customers against work outside his expertise or where materials are limited

What reviews say by service

Residential Locksmith
Key cutting mentioned once by a repeat customer; no detail on quality or experience.
Key Cutting & Duplication
Mentioned once in passing as part of the service range; limited evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.51 average across the 75 key cutting & duplication businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 69
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can Ronnie repair designer shoes and Birkenstocks?
Yes. He specialises in both and has a long track record. He will tell you upfront if a repair is not worth doing.
What should I do if I need urgent repair?
Call ahead to check availability. One customer had same-day loafer resole done, but Ronnie prefers advance notice so he can plan the work properly.
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Last updated 2026-07-11