Please consider first repairing and reusing your shoes. Otherwise, gently worn shoes can be donated to local thrift stores and nonprofits. See below for a list of shoe cobblers/repair shops and thrift stores in Sonoma County.
If your shoes are beyond repair, recycle them using drop-off programs, also listed below. Please note that shoes cannot be recycled through the curbside blue recycling bin.
Reuse organization
A-1 Vinny's Shoe Repair
500 W Napa St, #516
Sonoma, CA 95476
NotesRepair rips and holes, replaces soles and heels. Sneakers, boots, sandals, and dress shoes welcome. Good shoes deserve a second chance!
Canul Shoe Repair
20 Elaine Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
NotesRepair holes and rips, replace soles, heels, and zippers. Boots, sneakers, sandals, and dress shoes welcome. All leather goods also welcome for repair.
Express Shoe Repair
278 Coddingtown Center
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
NotesRepairs holes and rips, replaces soles and heels. Buffing and polishing service also available. Boots, women's heels, sandals, and sneakers welcome.
Nike Reuse a Shoe - Livermore
3202 Livermore Outlets Dr
Livermore, CA 94551
NotesDrop-off: any brand of athletic shoes that can no longer be worn or repaired. Shoes are ground down and recycled into new shoes, courts, or turf. See website for more locations around the country. No sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (e.g., steel-toed, cleats, or spikes).
Nike Reuse a Shoe - San Jose
1600 Saratoga Ave, Suite 213
San Jose, CA 95129
NotesDrop-off: any brand of athletic shoes that can no longer be worn or repaired. Shoes are ground down and recycled into new shoes, courts, or turf. See website for more locations around the country. No sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (e.g., steel-toed, cleats, or spikes).
Recycle for Change (Green Drop-off Boxes)
NotesDrop-off (outdoor box): gently worn shoes only. Items are collected to benefit charities. Call or email to locate a collection drop-off box near you.
Santa Rosa Shoes - Soles 4 Souls participating location
2255 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesDrop-off: gently used and new shoes for donation only. Please call ahead before dropping off. If you have a large amount, please see the Soles4Souls mail back program instead.
Zappos for Good Program
NotesMail-back: new and gently used Native Brand shoes. Print go to website to print free shipping label and for instructions.
