Pasquale is known for the red soles he puts on shoes by you-know-who, but no task is too big or small. Just be careful or you may leave with two pairs instead of one: Pasquale just started his own hard-to-resist line.

Pasquale Shoe Repair, 5616 San Vicente Boulevard, between Hauser Boulevard and Carmona Avenue, Miracle Mile (323-936-6883 or pasqualeshoerepair.com).