Best of Boston

Stopping by this tiny garden-level shop feels like visiting your friendly but gruff grandfather’s house: Cobbler Mike Damirshian won’t hide his disappointment in your shoes’ subpar appearance, but he will assure you that they can, in fact, be saved. And each and every time, he’s true to his word—heels that have been worn to metal posts are miraculously rebuilt, holey soles are replaced, and scuffs are polished away. You’ll walk out with kicks that look (almost) brand new.