Best shoe shines in New York City?

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Panzeraxe II

Is that the same shop as the Rock Center Eddie's?

Same owners, but the one in the Rock arcade is WAY better. Drawbacks: the line is always unbelievably long, and once you get in the chair, it takes those guys 15-20 minutes to shine your shoes.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Olga's newest artisanal polishing secret?

Yes but only under a moonlit sky. You are a fran, oui?

 

[chobochobo]

Out of interest how much does a shoe shine cost?

 

[JordanB]

Originally Posted by chobochobo

Out of interest how much does a shoe shine cost?

At the Eddie's in Grand Central it's $3.50.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by JordanB

At the Eddie's in Grand Central it's $3.50.

In the Rock Center arcade, it's only $2.50. $3.00 for boots.

 

[chobochobo]

Originally Posted by JordanB

At the Eddie's in Grand Central it's $3.50.

That's pretty good. You leave a tip too, I suppose?

 

[JordanB]

Originally Posted by chobochobo

That's pretty good. You leave a tip too, I suppose?

Yeah, generally $2. I'm not sure how much is standard.

 

[JordanB]

Originally Posted by Manton

In the Rock Center arcade, it's only $2.50. $3.00 for boots.

I'm getting ripped off!

 

[Panzeraxe II]

I've been going to the Rock Center location for 3 years now - the biggest drawback is the line which can sometimes make the wait as long as 30-40 min. (as the guys take 15-20 min. to shine a pair of shoes).

I have it down to a science by now - go at either 8:30-9:00 in the morning or 4 in the evening.

Panzer

 

[mussel]

Now the line is going to get longer.

Do they open on weekends?

 

[Panzeraxe II]

Originally Posted by mussel

Now the line is going to get longer.

Do they open on weekends?

nope - closed on weekends

 

[Rpodos]

The shoe repair place under the north side of 666 Fifth, on the way to the subway.

The two women who do shines seem to be dedicated to "outshining" the men... superb effort, including bringing back to life a pair of Ferragamo's that I thought were dead and gone. As at Eddie's be prepared for 15+ minutes... but not much of a line.

For New Yorkers: Going back a ways, I miss the guy under the stairs in Grand Central near the S train!

 

[Master Shake]

Originally Posted by Rpodos

The shoe repair place under the north side of 666 Fifth, on the way to the subway.
Angelo's.

 

[RIDER]

I think the guy at BB is great....the guy who takes care of the shoe stock room also does the shines. I usually give him $10.