Marelli Brothers is a family-run shoe repair shop on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael, California. Brothers Charles and Louis Marelli, both born locally, opened the business in 1921, and three generations of the Marelli family have kept it going ever since, making it one of the longest-running shops in Marin County.
The shop is easy to spot thanks to its green awning with “Marelli Bros. Shoe Repairing” written in script above the big front windows. Inside, the walls are lined with shoes, boots, polishes and care products, and the repair counter stays busy with customers dropping off their favorite pairs.
Marelli Brothers handles shoe repair and leather restoration for shoes, boots, purses and luggage, from new heels and soles to bringing worn leather back to life. The shop takes in hundreds of orders every week, and much of its work comes from loyal locals who have trusted the family with their shoes for years.
If you live in Marin or are passing through downtown San Rafael, Marelli Brothers is a trusted neighborhood spot for skilled, old-school shoe care with a personal touch.
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