Shoe shining is an art form that demands a sustained power from anyone attempting to take on the craft. George a.k.a. The Shoe Doctor or The Glass Man has been shining Clevelanders shoes for close to thirty years.  He initially worked in the Leader Building, but now makes his living glazing up soles on the South end of the Hyatt Regency Arcade.

His employer, Brass Tack Shoe Repair is one of the last shoe repair/key shops still left in our city.  It is also located in the historic arcade and is one of just three shops (Federal Coin Exchange and Greek Express being the others) that were around prior to the Hyatt ownership.

The Shoe Doctor told SGS that we should let everybody know that he deals in both minor and major surgery. So please attempt to visit the good doctor before your soles move on to the hereafter.

Tags: arcade, brass tack, Cleveland, hyatt, leader building, shoe shine

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