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Pumped Up Kicks: Top 5 Shoe Cleaning Services in Singapore
1. Shoe Mo
Services: Cleaning Services, Repair Services, Midsole Repainting/Unyellowing Treatment, Sole Shield, Water Repellent/Leather Polish
Website: myshoemo.com
Address: #02-339/340 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Contact Details: +65 8733 6486 / [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Google Reviews | 4.5/5 |
Total Reviews | 4.3/5 |
Score Consistency | 4/5 |
Range of Services | 4.8/5 |
Efficiency | 4.4/5 |
Cost(A higher score means a better value, not higher fees) | 4.4/5 |
Quality of Work | 4.5/5 |
Pros
- Offers a wide array of services
- Has a delivery service
- Updates clients about the status of their shoes via SMS
Cons
- Services are pricey
- Additional fee for delivery
- Shop employees aren’t hands-on
Since its establishment in 2016, Shoe Mo has been a lot of Singaporeans’ trusty shoe repair and cleaning service provider.
And although they are known for their expert cobblers who have fixed over 20,000 pairs of shoes, their shoe cleaning service is something you should not turn a blind eye to.
Shoe Mo’s in-house cobblers are not just trained to repair your footwear but are also adept in shoe maintenance.
Sneakerheads, in particular, will certainly love this shop since they have a sneaker cleaning service that involves 100% deep cleaning of both the external and internal parts of the shoes.
They also offer un-yellowing and repaint services, which is perfect for white Air Force 1s owners (including me) who want to keep their pair in pristine condition.
I walked into their shop without any expectations since the establishment was unassuming. In fact, the first time I went there, there wasn’t anyone behind the counter, which was frankly disappointing.
However, despite the negative first impression, their services turned out to be pretty decent.
An employee asked me for my WhatsApp number so they can regularly update me about my shoes once they start working on them.
They also have a delivery option, which should cost you extra, but since I’m a sucker for convenience, I was willing to pay the additional fee.
Now, Shoe Mo’s shoe cleaning service cost is pricey, so if you’re on a budget, I would advise you to ditch the delivery option and pick your shoes up yourself.
But for those who can afford it, I believe that Shoe Mo will give you your money’s worth and more.
2. Colorwash
Services: Cleaning & Colouring, Cleaning & High-Density Transparent Coating
Website: https://colorwash.com.sg
Address: (Mandarin Gallery) 333A Orchard Road #03-05, Singapore 238897 / (One Raffles Place) One Raffles Place Outlet 1, Raffles Place, #05-22, Singapore 048616 / (Far East Plaza) Far East Plaza Outlet, 14 Scotts Road, #04-76, Singapore 228213
Contact Details: (Mandarin Gallery) +65 6235 9130 / (One Raffles Place) +65 6222 0522 / (Far East Plaza) +65 6994 9882
Operating Hours:
- Mandarin Gallery: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- One Raffles Place:
- Monday to Friday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- Far East Plaza:
- Monday to Saturday: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Google Reviews | 4/5 |
Total Reviews | 4.5/5 |
Score Consistency | 4.4/5 |
Range of Services | 4.4/5 |
Efficiency | 4.5/5 |
Cost(A higher score means a better value, not higher fees) | 4.5/5 |
Quality of Work | 4.6/5 |
Pros
- Has been in the industry for 20 years
- Service is affordable
- Uses non-toxic detergent
Cons
- Range of services is limited
- Services come in packages, no specific service just for cleaning alone
Established in 2003, Colorwash has long since perfected the art of making your most beloved belongings look good as new.
Bags and footwear, in particular, are the items that this cleaning service company mostly deals with. However, their shoe cleaning service is just as good.
We especially appreciate that they use a non-toxic detergent to make sure that no chemical seeps through the material of your bag or shoe that could potentially irritate your skin.
In fact, when I took my ballet flats from the shop after availing of their cleaning and colouring service, it smelled like they came out fresh from the wash. Not to mention, the insoles lost some of the patina on them.
Speaking of their cleaning and colouring service, it’s best to note that Colorwash’s services are pretty limited in the sense that they only offer packages.
This means that their shoe cleaning service comes with another type of service, which as indicated on their website, is either colouring or high-density transparent coating.
Although their services are relatively cheaper because they come in packages, it’s disappointing that you don’t really have the option to avail of a shoe cleaning service by itself.
So if you just need a splotch of mud scrubbed off from your shoe or rid of the yellowing on your midsoles, this shop isn’t your best option.
But if you have that one pair of shoes that’s fraying around the edges but still has potential, you might want to bring it to Colorwash for a second chance.
3. Jeeves
Services: Shoe Cleaning, Recolouring, Handbag Restoration & Cleaning, Wet Cleaning
Website: https://www.jeevesofbelgravia.com/singapore/
Address: 103 Neythal Road, Singapore 62859
Contact Details: +65 6264 5628
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Google Reviews | 4/5 |
Total Reviews | 4.6/5 |
Score Consistency | 4.5/5 |
Range of Services | 4.4/5 |
Efficiency | 4.7/5 |
Cost(A higher score means a better value, not higher fees) | 4.4/5 |
Quality of Work | 4.8/5 |
Pros
- Has been in business for more than 50 years
- Has five branches in Singapore
- Specializes in cleaning luxury items, including footwear
- Fast work turnaround
Cons
- Limited services for shoe-related needs
- Not publicly transparent with their pricing on their website
- Service is pricey
First established in London in 1969, Jeeves has long since expanded its services to the rest of the United Kingdom, the USA, and Asia. There are currently five branches in Singapore.
We admit that Jeeves intimidated us at first because both their website and shops give you the impression that they deal with high-end and luxury items.
However, they are really good at what they do, and for the price that people pay for their
service, they make sure that the outcome is always of the highest quality.
Our coworker told us that Jeeves did a miracle on her crochet platform slides that she got from Prada. It got soiled because she accidentally stepped on a puddle.
Footwear or any item that’s made out of crochet is known to be delicate, but she told us that Jeeves managed to remove the dirt off her slides without fraying the crocheted design.
In addition to that, she got her shoes delivered to her doorstep a mere two days after bringing them to one of their shops.
As for the pricing, she told us that they were quite expensive for a shoe cleaning service, but she considers it a steal since she didn’t have to buy a new pair.
We have to note, however, that their shoe-oriented services only comprise cleaning and recolouring. They don’t have polishing or coating unlike some of their competitors.
4. Bags Butler
Services: Colour, Colour Restoration
Website: https://bagsbutler.com
Address: 3 Gambas Crescent Nordcom 1, #03-01, Singapore 757088
Contact Details: +65 6612 1730, +65 8798 8606 / [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Google Reviews | 5/5 |
Total Reviews | 4.2/5 |
Score Consistency | 4.3/5 |
Range of Services | 4.4/5 |
Efficiency | 4.3/5 |
Cost(A higher score means a better value, not higher fees) | 4.6/5 |
Quality of Work | 4.5/5 |
Pros
- Specializes in cleaning, colouring, restoring, and repairing fabrics
- Experts at cleaning and polishing leather since the founders run a leather processing factory
- Offers other services for various items like bags, wallets, shoes, and belts
Cons
- Limited services for shoe-related needs
- Have a tendency for a slow work turnaround
Although its name may say otherwise, Bags Butler is one of the shoe cleaning services that many Singaporeans’ go to for their footwear.
Since Bag Butler pretty much specializes in cleaning, colouring, restoring, and repairing the fabrics of bags, wallets, shoes, and even belts, you can expect that this cleaning company can make your shoes look squeaky clean again.
However, their shoe cleaning services, in particular, are limited to only cleaning and colour restoration, but what they lack in range, they make up for quality.
My grandpa is a loyal patron of Bags Butler, and his shoes, no matter year he bought them, are still in mint condition because of his routine maintenance with this shop.
In fact, he only trusts Bag Butler to clean his leather shoes since the owners of the company are leather specialists themselves and even run a leather processing factory.
And because of their background, their employees are also trained to clean and polish leather without damaging them.
However, according to my grandpa, sometimes they would deliver his shoes a little later than the estimated delivery date.
He doesn’t mind it at all since he rarely goes out except to stroll around the neighbourhood. This could pose a problem for others though, especially if they need to wear their shoes for an upcoming occasion or event.
5. Honest Crafters
Services: Deep Cleaning, Shoe Shine/ Polish, Patina Service, Suede Cleaning, Rubber Sole Repair/Resoling, Insole Replacement, Lining Repair
Website: https://www.honestcrafters.com
Address: 110 Lor 23 Geylang, #03-08 Victory Centre, Singapore 388410
Contact Details: +65 6337 6616, +65 9487 0688 / [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Google Reviews | 4.5/5 |
Total Reviews | 4.1/5 |
Score Consistency | 4.3/5 |
Range of Services | 5/5 |
Efficiency | 4.4/5 |
Cost(A higher score means a better value, not higher fees) | 4.4/5 |
Quality of Work | 4.5/5 |
Pros
- Leather restoration experts
- Specializes in repairing and cleaning leather-made items ranging from bags, wallets, and shoes
- Offers a wide array of shoe-oriented services
Cons
- Not publicly transparent with their pricing
- Have a tendency for a slow work turnaround
As one of Singapore’s leading leather restoration experts, Honest Crafters has been providing its clients quality repair and cleaning services for leather-made items and even luxury ones.
From bags, wallets to accessories, and even shoes, Honest Crafters can polish your prized possessions until they look like they’re fresh off the shop you originally bought them from.
Our coworker who loves collecting designer shoes told us that she brings her shoes to Honest Crafters for their routine maintenance. According to her, they don’t just clean the external surface of your shoe but also its accessories.
Since most of the shoes in her collection have metallic hardware, she really makes sure that they don’t rust. And thanks to Honest Crafters, she said they barely have any scratches!
Moreover, we were pleasantly surprised to find that they have an extensive range of shoe-related services. In fact, they even have a specialized service for suede shoes.
However, one drawback our coworker noted was they can sometimes deliver your shoes at a later date instead of the agreed-upon time.