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Shukey Far East

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,207 reviewed · 187 listed · Scored from 61 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(61) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Residential Locksmith
Shukey Far East
Service
Residential Locksmith
Reviews
61

What recent reviews say

Reviewers praise Shukey's honesty, warmth, and craftsmanship, especially staff like Rebecca and Nicholas. The shop openly advises against unnecessary repairs and takes care with delicate leather. However, a significant cluster of one-star reviews report that repairs fail within weeks to months: soles separate, heels drop, stitching appears shoddy, and shoes emerge damaged from work. Some customers spent hundreds on repairs that didn't last or left new shoes looking worn after just hours in the shop.

Praised for
  • honest advice and honesty
  • skilled craftspeople and stitching
  • warm and caring staff
  • willingness to decline unnecessary work
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent quality and durability failures
  • soles/heels come off or drop within weeks
  • poor care of delicate materials
  • lack of accountability for damage
skilled-stafffriendly-techniciantransparent-quoteclean-workmanshipno-lock-damagequick-turnaround
Best for: Customers seeking honest advice about whether a repair is necessary or worthwhile.
Think twice if: Those with expensive shoes should be cautious: multiple reviews report repairs failing within weeks and high-end shoes damaged during work.

Strengths

  • honest assessments of what repairs are worth
  • experienced staff who care about the craft
  • willingness to recommend alternatives or defer work
  • 40+ years in business

Worth knowing

  • Rebecca and Nicholas named as exceptionally warm staff members
  • Offers insole recommendations and leather conditioning
  • Sole replacement around SGD 190 for midsole plus mini lugs
  • Heels nailed down, stitching and neat craftsmanship noted in some reviews
  • 40+ years in business at Far East Plaza
  • Repairs have failed (soles separated, heels dropped) within 1-3 months in multiple cases

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.53 average across the 144 residential locksmith businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Will they do unnecessary repairs?
No. They've advised customers to wear shoes normally instead and only return when actually damaged. They prioritise honesty over the sale.
How long do repairs typically last?
One review reported a conversion lasting 5 years as expected. However, multiple others report soles separating or heels dropping off within 1-3 months, so durability varies significantly.

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Last updated 2026-08-23