I know very little about shoe repair ... but I know what I like. I like good workmanship, and I like having working done on time. Boris Shoe Repair delivered this for me three times in the past six months.
Pricing is the only question mark. I have not done comparison shopping but I don't think Boris Shoe Repair can be called inexpensive. I also get the impression that the price may be influenced by how Boris is feeling at the moment, how much you look like you will pay, and whether he thinks he can get more business from you. Perhaps bargaining?