Expert shoe and leather repairs
Clarke's Express Shoe Repair was Established in 1991.
Farrell Clarke has been recrafting shoes and leather goods for over 35 years and is an expert in his field.
He takes great care in bringing your favorite shoes, boots, handbags, leather jackets, belts, etc. back to life.
Clarke's Express Bel Air Shoe Repair location has been open since 2010.
Farrell Clarke does all of the repairs for both of his shops.
He is "The Shoedoctor with two offices" as he always tells his customers. Certain days he is in the Dundalk office and certain days he is in the Bel Air office.
Keywords: Bel Air Shoe Repair
Dundalk Shoe Repair
Baltimore Shoe Repair
Leather repair, jacket repair, purse repair, handbag repair, alterations, boot repair, key cutting, key duplication. Shoe polish. Shoe shine. Shoe laces. Insoles. Spenco. Vibram. Goodyear, JR Leather. SVIG, Soletech. Kiwi, Saphir, Angelus.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1983 / 35 years.
What is your primary product or service?
shoe and leather repair.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Back when i was in college. I applied for a full time position with the world's largest shoe repair company. I was hired, completed their intense training program and within six months was running one of their stores. after eighteen months I was promoted to Area Supervisor and then eventually to Area Manager. I held that position for six years until the company went out of business in the U.S. Ultimately I ended up completely going out on my own by opening my own shoe repair business in 1991. Clarke's Express Shoe Repair was born.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I provide a unique service in this day and age in a craft that many people believe is dying.
I take great pride in every item I recraft. From shoes to boots to handbags to leather coats I always try to find the best possible solution for each and every one of my customer's needs.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I currently have two locations with no plans to expand at this time.
I do all of the repairs for both of my shops so therefore the shops have limited hours of operation. This ensures that all of my customers will be talking with me or my son about exactly how we can take care of your shoe and leather repair needs.
"I am a Shoe Doctor with two offices"
Provide detailed directions to your location
My original location is 6920 Holabird Ave is two blocks up from Squire's Restaurant in Dundalk, Maryland.
my second location is 23 S. Main St. ( REAR ) behind Boyd & Fulford Pharmacy and the Main St. Tower Restaurant in Bel Air, MD.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash and personal checks.
Which areas do you service?
Harford County
Bel Air, Abington, Aberdeen, Churchville, Havre de Grace, Joppatowne, Edgewood, Belcamp, Riverside, Fallston, Jarrettsville, Forest Hill.
Baltimore County
Dundalk, Essex, Middle River, Edgemere, Millers Island, Rossville, White Marsh, Rosedale, Eastpoint Overlea, Fullerton, Hamilton, Baltimore.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I own and run both of my locations. My son helps me a couple days a week.
What are your hours of operation?
Our Dundalk shop is open
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am -5:00pm & Saturday 10:00 - 1:00pm
Our Bel Air shop is open
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
When a customer says they can't tell that their item as been repaired or looks better than it did originally.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
My motto is:
"We Do It Right The First TIme!"
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