LEATHER SPA & RESTORATION Incorporated

What LEATHER SPA & RESTORATION Incorporated does

Leather Spa & Restoration Incorporated (operating as Leather Spa, legal entity Shoe Spa, Inc.) is a New York City-based luxury leather repair, restoration, and care service company founded in 1994 by Carlos and David Mesquita. The company serves individual luxury consumers and corporate partners through a 20,000 square foot repair facility in Long Island City and seven Manhattan retail locations, including in-store presences at Saks Fifth Avenue and Penn Station. Service offerings span shoe and boot repair, handbag restoration, garment cleaning, dyeing, embossing, monogramming, sneaker care, and reconstruction, organized into dedicated departments staffed by specialized artisans with European heritage and decades of accumulated craftsmanship.

The company monetizes through multiple streams: professional repair services priced per item via the online Repair Wizard, retail product sales (proprietary Nanotechnology Water & Stain Repellent, leather cream, comfort products), corporate account services under monthly billing, a Licensed Stores brand-licensing program, and event-based shoe shine services. Its technology stack consists of a customer-facing Repair Wizard, account dashboard, REST API for enterprise integration, and proprietary in-house chemical formulations. Distribution combines direct Manhattan retail, on-demand NYC pick-up and delivery, global mail-in via UPS, GoLocker secure drop-off, The UPS Store network (5,000+ locations), and an e-commerce storefront at shop.leatherspa.com.

Leather Spa serves more than 300 corporate account partners spanning luxury shoe, handbag, fashion, accessory, and department store brands, alongside consumer customers reached through physical retail and global mail-in. Strategic partnerships include Saks Fifth Avenue (flagship in-store), DKNY (co-developed leather wipes sold at DKNY stores worldwide), The UPS Store, FoundersCard, Sage Realty, Tecovas, and GoLocker. The company operates the New York Sneaker Society sub-brand for sneaker care and maintains a Paris-based affiliate, L'Institut du Cuir by Leather Spa, signaling limited international expansion.

Name

LEATHER SPA & RESTORATION Incorporated

Legal name

Shoe Spa, Inc.

Website

https://leatherspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Leather Spa is a New York City-based luxury leather repair and care service company operating a 20,000 sq ft Long Island City facility and seven Manhattan retail locations, serving luxury consumers and 300+ corporate accounts across footwear, fashion, and retail brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Leather Repair & Care Services

NAICS

Footwear and Leather Goods Repair (811430), Footwear and Leather Goods Repair (81143)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100)

akta.pro primary industry

Leather Accessories Cleaning & Restoration (Bags, Wallets, Belts, Gloves) (HSAJAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leather Repair (Tears, Holes, Seam/Panel Repair) (HSAJAHAE), Leather, Suede & Fur Dry Cleaning / Restoration (HSAJADAG), Outerwear & Leather Alterations (Coats, Jackets, Leather) (HSAJAFAL), Leather Conditioning, Recoloring & Re-Dyeing (HSAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Leather repair services
• Shoe restoration services
• Luxury bag cleaning
• Sneaker restoration services
• Leather care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Island City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Repair & Care Services: Core revenue stream from leather repair and care services including shoe repair, bag repair, cleaning, dyeing, alterations, embossing, heel/sole repair, stretching, and reconstruction. Services are priced per item/procedure with estimates provided through the Repair Wizard.
2. Retail Product Sales: Sale of leather care products including Water & Stain Repellent Spray ($18.95), Leather Cream, and Comfort products through shop.leatherspa.com and in-store. Free shipping on product orders over $50.
3. Corporate Account Services: B2B repair and care services for luxury brands, department stores, and fashion companies under monthly billing arrangements with dedicated account managers.
4. Licensed Store Program: Revenue from licensing the Leather Spa brand, store design, equipment, training, and support to independent operators who open Leather Spa branded locations.
5. Event Shoe Shine Services: On-site shoeshine event services for corporate clients, runway shows, fashion events, and luxury hotels within the Tri-State area, booked via email.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leather Spa provides artisan repair, restoration, cleaning, dyeing, alteration, and care services for luxury leather goods including women's and men's shoes, boots, sneakers, handbags, wallets, belts, garments, and furniture. Services are delivered through seven NYC-area retail locations, a 20,000 sq ft Long Island City repair facility, worldwide mail-in, virtual video consultations, and on-demand pickup/delivery, supported by a Repair Wizard online platform and a corporate accounts program serving 300+ luxury brand partners.

Product overview

Leather Spa operates as a luxury leather repair and care service company with a multi-channel offering. The core product is Repair & Care Services, which encompasses repair, cleaning, restoration, alteration, and customization for shoes, bags, wallets, belts, garments, sneakers, and furniture. This is supported by a digital ecosystem including the Repair Wizard (online estimation and order platform), Customer Account Dashboard, Virtual Repair Service, and Mail-In Service. The company also offers corporate account services with a REST API for enterprise integration, a licensed stores franchise program, and retail products including proprietary Nanotechnology Water & Stain Repellent, leather creams, and comfort products. The New York Sneaker Society sub-brand extends sneaker care expertise to consumer products. All services and products are grounded in traditional craftsmanship combined with modern repair technology, headquartered in a 20,000 sq ft Long Island City facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Institut du Cuir by LEATHER SPA: Paris-based leather care brand operated by Leather Spa
• New York Sneaker Society

Products and services

• Leather Repair & Care Services Comprehensive artisan repair and care services for women's shoes, men's shoes, boots, sneakers, handbags, wallets, belts, garments, and furniture, including cleaning, conditioning, stitching, sole/heel repair, dyeing, embossing, stretching, and reconstruction. Sold per item and procedure with quote-based pricing.
• Mail-In Repair Service Worldwide shipping service that allows customers to send leather items to the Long Island City repair facility with prepaid UPS shipping labels, $1,000 package insurance, and free return shipping included. Orders are initiated online via the Repair Wizard.
• Virtual Repair Service Free one-on-one video consultation service where Leather Spa repair specialists provide pricing quotes, answer questions, and advise on leather accessory care, scheduled online via Calendly.
• Corporate Account Services Enterprise repair and care program for luxury brands, department stores, fashion houses, online luxury retailers, and luxury hotels, featuring dedicated account managers, monthly billing, REST API integration, and Manhattan pickup/delivery. Serves 300+ corporate partners.
• Licensed Stores Program Franchise-like brand licensing program that lets independent operators open Leather Spa-branded stores, providing proprietary store design, equipment, training, technology, seasonal promotions, merchandise assortment, and ongoing support.
• Leather Care Products Retail line of in-house developed leather care products including water and stain repellent spray, leather creams, and conditioners formulated without harsh chemicals, sold online with free shipping on orders over $50.
• Comfort Products Accessories and products designed to enhance comfort when wearing leather goods, sold through the Leather Spa online shop.
• Water & Stain Repellent (Nanotechnology) Proprietary nanotechnology-based protective spray for shoes and accessories that repels water and stains without leaving visible residue, applied as a service during cleaning/conditioning and also sold as a retail product at $18.95 per unit.
• Event Shoe Shine Services On-site shoeshine services for corporate clients, luxury hotels, runway shows, and fashion events within the Tri-State area, using a custom-designed leather, mahogany, and brass shoe shine chair.
• New York Sneaker Society (Sneaker Care Line) Sub-brand sneaker cleaning and care product line launched by Leather Spa to extend its sneaker restoration expertise into consumer at-home care products.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Saks Fifth AvenueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeather Spa operates a branded in-store leather care experience within Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship store at 611 5th Avenue, 8th Floor, New York. Saks customers can access industry-leading leather repair and care services directly in-store, where Leather Spa experts assess needs and recommend solutions for leather goods and luxury accessories.
• FoundersCardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundersCard is a vetted membership community of entrepreneurs and professionals. Leather Spa offers exclusive rates and discounts on repair and care services to FoundersCard members. The partnership drives customer acquisition through FoundersCard's member network and provides a loyalty benefit.
• TecovasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTo celebrate the opening of Tecovas's new Soho retail store in New York, Leather Spa hosted a week-long branded boot shine event at its Grand Central location. The collaboration featured a full branded store takeover with the shoe shine team outfitted in Tecovas cowboy hats, boots, and apparel.
• Sage RealtycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeather Spa launched an exclusive leather repair and care program for Sage Realty's Member Community, available across all Sage-managed buildings. The Sage Collection comprises iconic properties designed by renowned architects and developed by the William Kaufman Organization. This partnership targets affluent residents in premium Manhattan real estate.
• The UPS StoreflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 5,000 UPS Store locations serve as convenient drop-off points for Leather Spa repairs. The UPS Store handles packing, labeling, and shipping. Free return shipping included with package insurance up to $1,000. This partnership enables national accessibility to Leather Spa services.
• GoLockerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoLocker provides secure locker drop-off locations for Leather Spa customers. Their network includes over a dozen locations, allowing customers to drop off items without worrying about store hours or waiting. This adds a 24/7 convenience layer to the drop-off channel.
• DKNYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeather Spa's expert product development laboratory partnered with DKNY's creative team to develop an exclusive range of premium leather wipes. The leather care wipes are available at DKNY stores worldwide, representing Leather Spa's first co-branded consumer product.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Crep Protect: Consumer products brand for sneaker cleaning and protection. Comparable overlap with Leather Spa's NY Sneaker Society sub-brand, though Crep Protect focuses on DIY consumer products rather than professional restoration services.
• Cobbler Concierge: Mobile shoe and leather repair service that picks up and delivers items for repair. Comparable service offering but with a differentiated pickup/delivery-only model that bypasses retail footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hermès After-Sales Service: Brand-owned repair and restoration service for Hermès leather goods. Comparable end-customer outcome (luxury leather restoration) but offered by the originating brand with warranty implications, representing the most credible substitute.
• Louis Vuitton Repair Service: Louis Vuitton's in-house and authorized repair network for handbags, luggage, and small leather goods. Comparable service category but operated by the brand itself, competing for the same affluent customer base.
• Nordstrom Shoe Repair: Department store chain offering in-store shoe repair and leather care services nationally. Comparable repair services but as part of a broader retail platform with wider geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Jimmy's Shoe Repair: NYC-based shoe and leather repair service with multiple locations. Comparable operating model focused on premium shoe repair, bag repair, and leather restoration.
• Plaza Shoe Repair: Long-standing NYC shoe and leather repair shop near Grand Central. Directly comparable in offering repair, shine, and alterations services for luxury leather goods in the Manhattan market.
• Resolution Shoe & Bag Repair: Shoe and bag repair service in the NYC metro area. Comparable service mix spanning shoes, handbags, and leather goods restoration with direct consumer and small business focus.
• Mould & Sons Cobblers: NYC-based cobbler and leather repair service operating multiple Manhattan locations. Directly comparable as a luxury-focused shoe and leather repair competitor with overlapping customer base in New York.
• The Cobbler NYC: Manhattan cobbler offering shoe repair, shoe shine, and leather care services in Midtown. Comparable service portfolio and NYC footprint, competing for the same walk-in luxury consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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