Our Story
A Family Craft, A DC Institution
Since 1981, we've been restoring what others replace - one stitch, one sole, one repair at a time.
45+
Years in Business
50K+
Repairs Completed
2
Specialties
1
Family. One Standard.
45
Years
Since 1981
Our Story
Expert Shoe & Luggage Repair opened its doors in Washington DC in 1981 with a simple belief: quality craftsmanship should outlast trends, and the things you love deserve to be repaired, not discarded.
What started as a one-person operation has grown into a trusted neighborhood institution — but the values have never changed. Every repair that comes through our door is treated with the same care and attention we'd give our own belongings.
Over 45 years, we've built relationships with thousands of DC residents, government workers, diplomats, and visitors who trust us with their most prized leather goods. We've seen fashions come and go, but the demand for honest, skilled repair work has never wavered.
Come Meet Us
Stop by our shop on Northampton Street NW. We'd love to take a look at what you've got.