Marvin's Shoe Service

Bear Trap booties, size 9 (?) $10.

Abandoned boots. Size 13. $10.

Hello! We hope yall are enjoying this fine Georgia weather. To get yall up and out we are offering a special this week - every 10th customer that comes in for a shoe repair will receive a complementary shoe shine! So gather up those dusty, holey shoes and stop by today!

Unclaimed boots - $10 each pair. Brown is size 6, black is size 7

A little history on the shoe shop and the amazing man who operates it.

SHOP THE SHOE STORE IN YOUR CLOSET: NATIONAL SHOE REPAIR AWARENESS WEEK IS OCTOBER 12-16 The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we shop and has everyone is looking for ways to save. If you’re looking to put a little pep in your step on a reasonable budget, take a look in your closet. According to the Shoe Service Institute of America, most Americans retire their favorite footwear too soon. We can make your old favorites look new again for a fraction of the cost of new shoe...s. Most adults own two or three pairs of shoes they don’t wear because the shoes need repair, says SSIA President Jim McFarland. People are not aware of the variety of services available for both new and old shoes. In addition to replacing soles and heels with materials that are often better than those originally on the shoe, we can: stretch shoes for increased comfort modify shoes to fit unique feet professionally waterproof shoes to protect from salt stains replace plastic heel tips with safer non-skid rubber apply heel savers to prolong the life of the heel apply protective soles to prolong the life of leather soles replace eyelets and other hardware New Shoes You can also visit us with new shoes. Here are a few ways we 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 Our expertise isn’t limited to your feet. We can: Replace Zippers Shorten belts Repair luggage Re-lace baseball gloves Stitch handbags Repair jacket tears Refinish leather coats Replace buckles Quality shoes aren’t cheap and a favorite pair of shoes is hard to replace. So take a look in your closet, find your old favorites and bring them to us so we can help you maximize your investment.

Since we have officially entered "Boot Season", we thought we'd share a little history with y'all... History of Boots By Clare Sauro...Continue reading

The shop is closed today due to illness. Frank is home with a stomach bug .

Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing. If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sou...nd, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. Like the owner of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. God watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those whom God places in our lives. Other times, we are the guide horse, helping others see the way. Good friends are like this. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell, and I'll listen for yours." - Author Unknown

Y’all agree with me?!?

UGA face masks are available at the shop!! There are Men’s, Women’s, and kids’ (not shown) sizes. Stop in and pick yours up today!

Lots of new fabrics on hand for face masks!! Stop by the shop to see the masks that are now available for purchase or pm Bonita to place an order for your personalized mask. Mask prices are $5-$15.

A little Fri-yay pun...

This story caught my attention because of the title. The shop has a very old, and working, big, black telephone hanging in the back. I hope it touches you as it has touched me. The Black Telephone Those of us old enough to remember when the phone was wired to the wall, usually in the kitchen, can relate to this story. I loved this read....Continue reading

Interesting Facts and Historical Anecdotes Boot and shoemakers are often commonly called "cobblers." But the word cobbler is more properly applied to shoe repairmen. Those who actually make footwear are known as "cordwainers." This term has its antecedents in the word "cordovan" which was a reddish leather produced in Spain. Hence, one who worked in cordovan was a cordwainer. Shoemakers who made custom, made-to-order shoes were known as "bespoke" makers. St. Crispin...Continue reading

We will again be having hand-crafted cloth face masks for sale at the shop beginning Monday, August 10. Basic masks are $5, UGA prints are $8. You can also place orders for personalized masks at prices ranging from $10-$15. Stop by and check out what is available. You can also send Bonita a pm for more info or to place an order! Pictures are of different prints available and masks that have been made.

Marvin’s will be closed from Tuesday, July 27 at noon through Friday, July 30. We will reopen on Monday, August 2, at 8:00am. We apologize for the short notice.