You never cease to amaze me... What a revelation that the stitching machine will re-use the same welt holes if you remove all the old stitching! I really don't know what else to say, except you guys rock!
I really enjoy watching you guys work. I've learned that I've been treating my shoes quite badly and vow to look after them much better. It pains me to think of the incredible shoes I've tossed out because I thought they were beyond any hope of repair.
Drugtestcups Thanks! We really appreciate you watching. We started this channel for that exact reason. Glad to know folks are taking something away from them. 👍🏻
Thanks for your videos, I'm a Power cable Maintainer ( high tension lineman) for NYC Transit, 30 years and soon to retire. And no I'm not looking to become a Cobbler, lol but I will definitely say your profession is intriguing!!! I can watch you tear apart those shoes all night long, yes I work the graveyard shift!!! Lol Thanks again bud and God bless!!! 👍💪🙏
one of the BEST VIDEOS EVER.......explaining all the secrets of cobblers......it seems like when i go and ask cobblers what they are doing to my 445.00 dollar ae daltons just like these they are somewhat vague and pompus they don't really go into detail but YOU HAVE SHOWN ME EXACTLY WHAT IS DONE......EPIC.....only you and kirby allison are explaining the behind the scences in
I like this craftsman. He explains what he is doing and tells us why he is doing it. Just a heads up to the Allen Edmonds experience. There are many shoes that are more expensive than A.E. None of which compare to the quality workmanship that goes into the A.E. Shoe. In addition if you call the factory and request having your shoes recrafted, they will mail you a postage free bag. Place your A.E. shoes in the bag and mail them with your name, address, phone number. Explaining what you would like done. They will send you back your shoes and they will look close to new. Excellent company, great service.
I did the Allen Edmonds recraft once. But what I found to be a better idea was to start a relationship with a local cobbler who you can personally talk to about the process. (I use Vinny from A1 Shoe Repair in Sonoma, CA) I have had a much better experience and with higher quality for a slightly less cost with a local guy.
Enjoyed your video so much. I really like the detailed explanation. Part I missed was when you trenched out the lines for the stitches on the news soles. Thank you again
Many appreciative thanks for the explanation of how the shop machines work. I've watched quite a few vids before coming across this one. I can say I like the shoes that are in rich dark colors of deep browns, rich reds, and black along with rubber outer soles.
I learn something new from a customers prospective in each video. The information sharing really distinguishes Trenton & Heath from other fantastic shoe repair channels. The informative content that the channel provides educates viewers so they may be more inclined to use their local cobbler thereby supporting a local business in their community. I'm sure Trenton & Heath's level of transparency and quality have put you on many viewers short list! Great job guys! Side Note: The AE 1st Ave is a great boot and should never have been discontinued.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind feedback! When we started our channel, we wanted to make it our goal to put out informative content. We get hundreds of questions regarding shoes from customers that come into our shop. We've used a lot of these questions as video content, so we hope it helps. Thank you again!!
It took a while for the Dainites to grow on me... but, after buying a couple of pair of AEs with them. I likes 'em !! Love seeing those channels to bed the stitching too.
These videos are amazing. I’ve recommended all my friends to your website. Sadly I live in Maui, Hawaii now. Use to live In Louisville,Kentucky. Originally from Marengo,Indiana
If you aren’t already a part Allen Edmonds enthusiasts, and the waxed and dyed Facebook groups then you should definitely check them out. You would fit right in!
Thank you for mentioning the solvent. I just discovered your channel and have watched about 20 videos so far and wondered what that was, and this is the first one I've seen where you said what that was.
Question? Are the holes in the welts a standard distance apart for all shoes? Meaning, do you ever have to adjust the stitch width on the machine to match to hole spacing on the welt to reuse the same holes? Fascinating!
Super informative video in regards to sending shoes back to the original shoe maker. Postage expense aside, do you guys accept mail orders? I own several GYW brands from Carmina, Gaziano Girling, Alfred Sargent, and Meermin. A couple pairs I would like resoled to Dainite. Thanks
Steve Mr W Thank you! Dainite’s are going to last substantially longer than most leather soles because they’re a harder rubber. They also have a little more traction due to the little nub things on the bottom.
Love your video very much haha,your subscribers has been doubled in one week!?Watching you pull the sole off and do resole is very satisfying 😆.Hope you can show other shoe brands like john lobb ,Crockett & Jones,trickers,loake Edward Green to us in the future 😂.
Leonelson Clementi Thank you very much! We’re looking forward to showing other brands to you all as the shoes come into our shop. Thanks for watching and following along!
I'd like to see the new stitch you did with that fine machine of yours - removing the old one is fine and all, but do you make sure your new stitching fits the former holes of the welt?
I can’t express how much I love watching your videos. Nothing like after a long day of work coming home and watching these videos relaxing on the couch. However…I’m interested in a pair of Allen Edmonds Patton boot. I love that boot. But I wish it had a flat bottom leather sole. It would be perfect if it was. How much would it cost me to send it to you and have it resoled? I’m sure you both are so busy, but if you could help with that I’d appreciate it.
Hi Trenton & Heath. Always fun & interesting to watch you work on & restore boots & shoes. I loved the end result on this particular job. The boots really look great. Ok ne thing I wanted to mention - I think you guys should both wear gloves while using dyes, cremes, polishes, chemicals such as acetone, or any other type. (May over time be harsh on the skin...never know.) And I think you should both wear boots while working...instead of sandals, just to be on safe side.
I really like leather boots like those but I don't like the very pointy ends at the toes. Are there any really good boots or chukka style boots with very rounded toe ends? Thank you ahead of time!
Guys, found your channel in my suggestions last night and have enjoyed a few videos, fantastic to see skilled craftsmen at work, such a rarity these days. That being said, it really bugged me that the rubber sole on the right boot was not properly centered, I would have had to remove it and re-glue it centered because it really does ruin otherwise fantastic quality craftsmanship.
Hello I literally enjoy shoe restoration because i get to learn things and at this age of 19 is good to learn things about shoes.. Sir i had a question that why you don't use shoe trees while restoration? I've seen a lot of videos but no shoe trees you've used..
Have you considered investing in a new non-noisy shoe harness apparatus? If it’s not in the budget, try putting a pipe insulation or have it rubberized.
I'm gonna put the commando sole on my black A.E. Mctavish wingtips. The tread is kind of aggressive the way it is but the soles are super thin so I'm going custom.
Hey Dudes, Great video! I'm happy to see how this stuff is professionally done. I try to replace my own heel blocks and I have been doing okay so far. However, not having a shoe-anvil is something that makes it troublesome. Should I get one, or is there something else that I could use? (I live in a big city, so having a single-purpose item seems silly).
Me: what is that liquid that Heath puts on shoes??? After watching couple films of Heath... 🤔 First film I watched from Trenton: put some glue thinner... Ah!!!! Thanks!!!!
I found your channel yesterday and am addicted. Love the aprons! If I'm not mistaken, the leather is embossed with P & S (for Potter and Sons?) If you ever decide to sell those, I'm buying one.
do you find that allen edmonds uses different shanks in the same models of shoes, or do they consistently use the same type of shanks in certain models?
I would like to know what shoe brands is best for the money? I have several pairs of Allen Edmonds they last for ever. Cole Haan's are good shoes if they are on sale, I don't think their leather is anywhere never that of Allen Edmonds. Alden looks really nice bit I have never bought any of those.
Do you ever dye the upper to a different color? Eg. tan to black. Do you ever deal with boots/shoes that have a built in height difference that due to subsequent knee surgery the height difference needs to be decreased?
What is the average cost for this repair? I have some shoes that fit great, not $500 shoes, but I love their feel, they are $200 shoes, is it worth this repair?
You soak the leather soles with solvent to loosen the glue, but what do you do with rubber soles? I don't supposed the solvent penetrates rubber very well.
Honestly thinking about getting Dainite soles or their competition the Eaton (Vibram) soles for all my shoes once they need to be resoled. Especially because where I live it’s either raining, snowing or slush.
For purposes of removing the stitches & reusing the holes in the welt: Is the stitch length standard or do you have to match your machine to the stitch length?
Your comment about removing the old stitches has me wondering how many how many of my repaired shoes had this done? When you talk about stitching the new soles and using the same holes, do you always hit the same stitch pattern?
i alwawys wondered how the nails never hit the foot. eventually with wear and tear youd think the nails would start coming through, but apperantly it don't.
some times they do go through but they hit the metal thing they put the shoes on and they crimp while being hammered in so that the sharp edge is blunted and turns back towards the head of the nail
could you resole my corocoran jump boots? i got them in 1981 at Ft. Bragg and they served me well during my service. I would like them to be put back to the original style of sole, heal block and lift
Trent, before restitching the new sole to the welt, you briefly discussed stitch color - the way you described it, I understood you to mean one could have one stitch color as viewed from the bottom (outsole) and another stitch color as viewed on top of the welt. Is my understanding correct? If so, can you elaborate on how this is possible?
Many sewing machines use two different spools of thread to make their stitch. One spool feeds the top half of the stitching, the other feeds the bottom half. The top needle pierces through the material, bringing the top thread below the material, where the bottom thread can hook through it, before the top needle goes back up. This leaves the bottom thread locking the top thread into position. Googling “how does a sewing machine work” should pull up many animated GIFs illustrating the idea, and I figure the principle is much the same for fabric sewing machines and leather machines.
How can we tell if a pair shoes/boots are candidates for repair versus replacement? I have great quality work boots (red wings), dress boots (real and fake gator/bird/snake boots) and leather dress shoes (with or without leather sole). None are more than $300 or $400 and I cant always tell if the stitch is real.
I would love to know whether you recommend Dainite vs. Leather when one is purchasing shoes, obviously depending on the weather conditions of the purchaser. Still, I wonder if you would prefer one or the other, or whether you would recommend one or the other, for style, usability, etc.
As you said, it’s completely up to the wearer and what environment they’ll be wearing them in. In rainy, snowy environments, I would definitely recommend rubber soles. In warmer climates, leather is going to be more breathable and cooler. It also comes down to aesthetics. For me, I love the look of leather on most of my loafers and dress shoes.
@@TrentonHeath Ok, so I guess my question is, as I am about to potentially buy some AE's Park Ave, should i get either when I live in CO, which can have snow, and sometimes a lot of rain, but we also have 300 days of sunshine on average here. It would seem like the Dainite is the better choice, but I also think leather looks much classier. I CAN'T DECIDE!
abrahan sosa chavez Thank you! The only way you would be able to lighten a dark shoe is to strip off all of the original color and then dye it the lighter color. It’s very very hard to strip off all of an original stain color. Unfortunately, shoe creams/waxes won’t lighten a shoe enough to go from dark/medium brown to light brown.
How are you finding yours? I got a pair of Church's with dainite a couple of months ago. Only seeing typical wear by the toe and heel, but I have this pattern with all my shoes.
Do you replace inside & outside of lower foot and restrech shoe leather on machine? How much would you charge for this service? I'm thinking of buying a used pair & have this restored as requested above.
What about the Cordovan leather Allen Edmonds with the leather from Horween? I've been told that the leather needs extra care and can't be polished the same way as normal cow leather...so i've sent my Cordovan leather pair back for a full rebuild of the sole, and rubber sole upgrade and for a full re-polish. lmk your thoughts
Just found your channel couple of weeks ago, thank you and subbed! Two quick questions if I may - dainties soles, do they make the shoes/boots more waterproof? And what do you do after you applied Renomat, do you rinse it off or just wipe it off using wet cloth?
M Sato Hi! Thank you for subscribing! Any rubber sole will be more waterproof than leather soles. It doesn’t necessarily make the shoe/boot more waterproof, but the soles will be. As far as the Renomat, I would recommend using a saddle soap to clean off the shoe after using it. If you don’t have a saddle soap leather soap, at least wipe them down with a damp cloth. I hope this helps.
They put a rubbersole on my westernboots for more grip and they added a new stitch above the existing stitches. They are very ugly and bad quality. Can I pull them back out? Thank you
Hello, love your videos. Informative and entertaining. I know it's hard to do reviews on every shoe brand out there, but up here in Canada we have Hartt Shoes from New Brunswick. They're only online, so I was wondering what your opinion might be, what have you seen regarding Hartt Shoes.
You never cease to amaze me... What a revelation that the stitching machine will re-use the same welt holes if you remove all the old stitching! I really don't know what else to say, except you guys rock!
I appreciate the time you fellas take to describe what you're doing and the different parts of the shoes/boots. You've earned a subscriber
I really enjoy watching you guys work. I've learned that I've been treating my shoes quite badly and vow to look after them much better. It pains me to think of the incredible shoes I've tossed out because I thought they were beyond any hope of repair.
Drugtestcups Thanks! We really appreciate you watching. We started this channel for that exact reason. Glad to know folks are taking something away from them. 👍🏻
Thanks for your videos, I'm a Power cable Maintainer ( high tension lineman) for NYC Transit, 30 years and soon to retire. And no I'm not looking to become a Cobbler, lol but I will definitely say your profession is intriguing!!! I can watch you tear apart those shoes all night long, yes I work the graveyard shift!!! Lol Thanks again bud and God bless!!! 👍💪🙏
one of the BEST VIDEOS EVER.......explaining all the secrets of cobblers......it seems like when i go and ask cobblers what they are doing to my 445.00 dollar ae daltons just like these they are somewhat vague and pompus they don't really go into detail but YOU HAVE SHOWN ME EXACTLY WHAT IS DONE......EPIC.....only you and kirby allison are explaining the behind the scences in
I like this craftsman. He explains what he is doing and tells us why he is doing it. Just a heads up to the Allen Edmonds experience. There are many shoes that are more expensive than A.E. None of which compare to the quality workmanship that goes into the A.E. Shoe. In addition if you call the factory and request having your shoes recrafted, they will mail you a postage free bag. Place your A.E. shoes in the bag and mail them with your name, address, phone number. Explaining what you would like done. They will send you back your shoes and they will look close to new. Excellent company, great service.
I did the Allen Edmonds recraft once. But what I found to be a better idea was to start a relationship with a local cobbler who you can personally talk to about the process. (I use Vinny from A1 Shoe Repair in Sonoma, CA)
I have had a much better experience and with higher quality for a slightly less cost with a local guy.
Found your channel thanks to the Kavelier. Procrastination kept me here. Worth it!
Edgar Martinez 😀 Glad you enjoyed!
Enjoyed your video so much. I really like the detailed explanation. Part I missed was when you trenched out the lines for the stitches on the news soles. Thank you again
Dutch Wilson Thank you...glad you enjoyed!
I love watching your videos. Inspires me to learn such a trade.
Many appreciative thanks for the explanation of how the shop machines work. I've watched quite a few vids before coming across this one. I can say I like the shoes that are in rich dark colors of deep browns, rich reds, and black along with rubber outer soles.
I learn something new from a customers prospective in each video. The information sharing really distinguishes Trenton & Heath from other fantastic shoe repair channels. The informative content that the channel provides educates viewers so they may be more inclined to use their local cobbler thereby supporting a local business in their community. I'm sure Trenton & Heath's level of transparency and quality have put you on many viewers short list! Great job guys! Side Note: The AE 1st Ave is a great boot and should never have been discontinued.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind feedback! When we started our channel, we wanted to make it our goal to put out informative content. We get hundreds of questions regarding shoes from customers that come into our shop. We've used a lot of these questions as video content, so we hope it helps. Thank you again!!
I have those same boots. Awesome comfort. Very nice work. I found a new cobbler I think.
It took a while for the Dainites to grow on me... but, after buying a couple of pair of AEs with them. I likes 'em !! Love seeing those channels to bed the stitching too.
These videos are amazing. I’ve recommended all my friends to your website. Sadly I live in Maui, Hawaii now. Use to live In Louisville,Kentucky. Originally from Marengo,Indiana
If you aren’t already a part Allen Edmonds enthusiasts, and the waxed and dyed Facebook groups then you should definitely check them out. You would fit right in!
Joseph Noa Thanks for the advice! Just joined both groups. 👍🏻😀
Found your channel last night. You’re gonna make me start buying used shoes. My house flooded so I have to replace my closet.
the music made this video oddly calming and inviting, would love to see more videos with music
Really nice.
Reminds me of the adage:
_Use it up, wear it out,_
_make it do, or do without._
Thank you for mentioning the solvent. I just discovered your channel and have watched about 20 videos so far and wondered what that was, and this is the first one I've seen where you said what that was.
Thank you so much for this video, it is extremely relaxing to watch. Please continue to upload these awesome content and have a great day. Cheers
I’d like to see you shine the shoes and buff the color back in.
I like the background music, it does not interfere with the video at all.
I love how a punch has so many professional names yet it doesn’t change in appearance or function
I really love your channel, it is great to see you work. Thank you, I learned a lot!
Thanks Clara B.C. Much more to come.
Question?
Are the holes in the welts a standard distance apart for all shoes? Meaning, do you ever have to adjust the stitch width on the machine to match to hole spacing on the welt to reuse the same holes?
Fascinating!
I wondered the same.
You gentlemen do outstanding work!👍🏾
Super informative video in regards to sending shoes back to the original shoe maker. Postage expense aside, do you guys accept mail orders? I own several GYW brands from Carmina, Gaziano Girling, Alfred Sargent, and Meermin. A couple pairs I would like resoled to Dainite. Thanks
Absolutely. Check out Potterandsons.com.
Awesome work as always. I love seeing the entire process and your explanation is perfect. 👌
Turned out nice I like the danite soles
A before and after pic at the end would be cool. Thanks, enjoy your videos.
Channel stitch on Dainites...Well done!! Awesome vids, guys. Keep it up
Nice to see a traditional Cobbler at work. Apart from looking good, what are the advantages of a Dainite sole and heel over leather?
Steve Mr W Thank you! Dainite’s are going to last substantially longer than most leather soles because they’re a harder rubber. They also have a little more traction due to the little nub things on the bottom.
@@TrentonHeath I have a traditional Cobbler close to me . So I may go for the Dainites.
Good looking finished product. Enjoyed the video.
Those boots are beautiful
Love your video very much haha,your subscribers has been doubled in one week!?Watching you pull the sole off and do resole is very satisfying 😆.Hope you can show other shoe brands like john lobb ,Crockett & Jones,trickers,loake Edward Green to us in the future 😂.
Leonelson Clementi Thank you very much! We’re looking forward to showing other brands to you all as the shoes come into our shop. Thanks for watching and following along!
Many videos already on this channel showing those brands.
So relaxing!!
I'd like to see the new stitch you did with that fine machine of yours - removing the old one is fine and all, but do you make sure your new stitching fits the former holes of the welt?
I can’t express how much I love watching your videos. Nothing like after a long day of work coming home and watching these videos relaxing on the couch. However…I’m interested in a pair of Allen Edmonds Patton boot. I love that boot. But I wish it had a flat bottom leather sole. It would be perfect if it was. How much would it cost me to send it to you and have it resoled? I’m sure you both are so busy, but if you could help with that I’d appreciate it.
Should spend more time showing off the finished product at the end!
Daniel Tojcic Will do. 👍🏻
@@TrentonHeath I agree! You should post before and after shots..
Cassie B Check our some of our newer videos. We’ve started doing that. It does make the finale much better. 😉
A few close-up shots that linger just a bit (maybe in slo-mo) would do the trick.
@@TrentonHeath question for a different video. Just purchased two pair of Johnston&Murphys. Can they be refurbished if I'm willing to spend the money?
Beautiful work!!
Hi, nice video! But how do you know you really are using the same holes in the welt? You sew the sole turned upside down.. Thanks!
Wish Allen Edmonds still made these...
Hi Trenton & Heath. Always fun & interesting to watch you work on & restore boots & shoes. I loved the end result on this particular job. The boots really look great. Ok ne thing I wanted to mention - I think you guys should both wear gloves while using dyes, cremes, polishes, chemicals such as acetone, or any other type. (May over time be harsh on the skin...never know.) And I think you should both wear boots while working...instead of sandals, just to be on safe side.
Very nice walkthrough, it seems though as if one of the soles is off center. Thanks for sharing
Saul Cabrera Glad you liked. Yeah, one of them was very, very slightly off up at the top. 😉
Master craftsman.
Kirby Allison Said they were as far as they know I only shoe store to use Jr soles and heels, you guys do a fantastic job
Kirby is misinformed.
I really like leather boots like those but I don't like the very pointy ends at the toes. Are there any really good boots or chukka style boots with very rounded toe ends? Thank you ahead of time!
Guys, found your channel in my suggestions last night and have enjoyed a few videos, fantastic to see skilled craftsmen at work, such a rarity these days.
That being said, it really bugged me that the rubber sole on the right boot was not properly centered, I would have had to remove it and re-glue it centered because it really does ruin otherwise fantastic quality craftsmanship.
Lynx G this bugs me too and it seems to happen a lot
Hello
I literally enjoy shoe restoration because i get to learn things and at this age of 19 is good to learn things about shoes..
Sir i had a question that why you don't use shoe trees while restoration? I've seen a lot of videos but no shoe trees you've used..
How could he get shoe on the anvil to recraft if shoe trees are inserted? You must be thinking of the shine process.
Nice job.
Have you considered investing in a new non-noisy shoe harness apparatus? If it’s not in the budget, try putting a pipe insulation or have it rubberized.
I'm gonna put the commando sole on my black A.E. Mctavish wingtips. The tread is kind of aggressive the way it is but the soles are super thin so I'm going custom.
OK, thank you very much. I will let you know how it turns out.
Hey Dudes,
Great video! I'm happy to see how this stuff is professionally done.
I try to replace my own heel blocks and I have been doing okay so far. However, not having a shoe-anvil is something that makes it troublesome.
Should I get one, or is there something else that I could use? (I live in a big city, so having a single-purpose item seems silly).
Me: what is that liquid that Heath puts on shoes???
After watching couple films of Heath... 🤔
First film I watched from Trenton: put some glue thinner...
Ah!!!! Thanks!!!!
It's a solvent that dissolves the glue making sole removal easier
I found your channel yesterday and am addicted. Love the aprons! If I'm not mistaken, the leather is embossed with P & S (for Potter and Sons?) If you ever decide to sell those, I'm buying one.
do you find that allen edmonds uses different shanks in the same models of shoes, or do they consistently use the same type of shanks in certain models?
I would like to know what shoe brands is best for the money? I have several pairs of Allen Edmonds they last for ever. Cole Haan's are good shoes if they are on sale, I don't think their leather is anywhere never that of Allen Edmonds. Alden looks really nice bit I have never bought any of those.
Honest question. Is walking on vertical nails really the best option from an anatomical point of view?
Do you ever dye the upper to a different color? Eg. tan to black. Do you ever deal with boots/shoes that have a built in height difference that due to subsequent knee surgery the height difference needs to be decreased?
Why did you not put on a leather mid sole between the cork and the rubber? Just wondering they are boots after all.
beautiful work. more AE boots please!
What is the average cost for this repair? I have some shoes that fit great, not $500 shoes, but I love their feel, they are $200 shoes, is it worth this repair?
Quedaron fantásticas las botas, quiero aprender, saludos cordiales desde Panamá
You soak the leather soles with solvent to loosen the glue, but what do you do with rubber soles?
I don't supposed the solvent penetrates rubber very well.
You said you were going to use the cork sheet. The after shot appeared to be the smeared on hot cork. Am I wrong?
Honestly thinking about getting Dainite soles or their competition the Eaton (Vibram) soles for all my shoes once they need to be resoled. Especially because where I live it’s either raining, snowing or slush.
Great video!
Nice I think a leather mid sole would of looked great 👍
This is so cool!
I love the videos. Keep up the good work
Spidey At Work Thank you!
For purposes of removing the stitches & reusing the holes in the welt: Is the stitch length standard or do you have to match your machine to the stitch length?
Your comment about removing the old stitches has me wondering how many how many of my repaired shoes had this done?
When you talk about stitching the new soles and using the same holes, do you always hit the same stitch pattern?
Yes they hit the same pattern. There are no new holes punched into the welt.
i alwawys wondered how the nails never hit the foot. eventually with wear and tear youd think the nails would start coming through, but apperantly it don't.
my guess is that the nail's aren't long enough to start being prickly on our feet
some times they do go through but they hit the metal thing they put the shoes on and they crimp while being hammered in so that the sharp edge is blunted and turns back towards the head of the nail
It can happen, I had a pair of Redwings that did it. They replaced them without a fuss. Too bad they had to give up their souls...
@@soggycracker5934 nice reply lol
could you resole my corocoran jump boots? i got them in 1981 at Ft. Bragg and they served me well during my service. I would like them to be put back to the original style of sole, heal block and lift
hellyeaOU812 call them!
Trent, before restitching the new sole to the welt, you briefly discussed stitch color - the way you described it, I understood you to mean one could have one stitch color as viewed from the bottom (outsole) and another stitch color as viewed on top of the welt. Is my understanding correct? If so, can you elaborate on how this is possible?
Many sewing machines use two different spools of thread to make their stitch. One spool feeds the top half of the stitching, the other feeds the bottom half. The top needle pierces through the material, bringing the top thread below the material, where the bottom thread can hook through it, before the top needle goes back up. This leaves the bottom thread locking the top thread into position. Googling “how does a sewing machine work” should pull up many animated GIFs illustrating the idea, and I figure the principle is much the same for fabric sewing machines and leather machines.
How can we tell if a pair shoes/boots are candidates for repair versus replacement?
I have great quality work boots (red wings), dress boots (real and fake gator/bird/snake boots) and leather dress shoes (with or without leather sole). None are more than $300 or $400 and I cant always tell if the stitch is real.
Nice video. Those Dainite heels always remind me of SNL’s Mr Bill, btw.
Fascinating
I would love to know whether you recommend Dainite vs. Leather when one is purchasing shoes, obviously depending on the weather conditions of the purchaser. Still, I wonder if you would prefer one or the other, or whether you would recommend one or the other, for style, usability, etc.
As you said, it’s completely up to the wearer and what environment they’ll be wearing them in. In rainy, snowy environments, I would definitely recommend rubber soles. In warmer climates, leather is going to be more breathable and cooler. It also comes down to aesthetics. For me, I love the look of leather on most of my loafers and dress shoes.
@@TrentonHeath Ok, so I guess my question is, as I am about to potentially buy some AE's Park Ave, should i get either when I live in CO, which can have snow, and sometimes a lot of rain, but we also have 300 days of sunshine on average here. It would seem like the Dainite is the better choice, but I also think leather looks much classier. I CAN'T DECIDE!
Hey nice work I love your videos one question can I light the color of a shoe from dark brown to a color like the boots
abrahan sosa chavez Thank you! The only way you would be able to lighten a dark shoe is to strip off all of the original color and then dye it the lighter color. It’s very very hard to strip off all of an original stain color. Unfortunately, shoe creams/waxes won’t lighten a shoe enough to go from dark/medium brown to light brown.
Recently bought a pair of AE Parks with the Danite sole.
Never worn that material before.
How well does it hold up?
Any special care tips?
Thanks.
How are you finding yours? I got a pair of Church's with dainite a couple of months ago. Only seeing typical wear by the toe and heel, but I have this pattern with all my shoes.
Do you replace inside & outside of lower foot and restrech shoe leather on machine? How much would you charge for this service? I'm thinking of buying a used pair & have this restored as requested above.
The resole service you offer always includes the change of the cork?
What about the Cordovan leather Allen Edmonds with the leather from Horween? I've been told that the leather needs extra care and can't be polished the same way as normal cow leather...so i've sent my Cordovan leather pair back for a full rebuild of the sole, and rubber sole upgrade and for a full re-polish. lmk your thoughts
Thank you very much. Should I use 400 gtit and go up to 600 or should I have it done in shop?
Either one is fine enough to get the job done. Just go easy.
The heel block looks like a smiley face
nice job.
Awesome!
Just found your channel couple of weeks ago, thank you and subbed! Two quick questions if I may - dainties soles, do they make the shoes/boots more waterproof? And what do you do after you applied Renomat, do you rinse it off or just wipe it off using wet cloth?
M Sato Hi! Thank you for subscribing! Any rubber sole will be more waterproof than leather soles. It doesn’t necessarily make the shoe/boot more waterproof, but the soles will be. As far as the Renomat, I would recommend using a saddle soap to clean off the shoe after using it. If you don’t have a saddle soap leather soap, at least wipe them down with a damp cloth. I hope this helps.
Back to the welts, did you say you could replace the welt need be, or must they go back to the A.E. factory for that? Thanks, good content!
Peter Wong Hi! Yes, we can replace the welts if they need to be replaced. Thanks!
Those boots are really great looking.
Why are these videos so dang entertaining? I don't even own fancy shoes lol...
Haha...well, we really appreciate you watching!
OCD wont let me get past the one issue with the stitching and the circles on the bottom of the one sole
Your beard looks great.
They put a rubbersole on my westernboots for more grip and they added a new stitch above the existing stitches. They are very ugly and bad quality. Can I pull them back out? Thank you
When you take your boots into for repair, can you add a shank ? Even of originally there was no shank in the boot?
why not.
U can do whatever your pocket allows u to do
How do I buy those Dainite rubber sole. Can't find any where I am living and how much will it cost to buy them and shipped to my country in Malaysia
Hello, love your videos. Informative and entertaining. I know it's hard to do reviews on every shoe brand out there, but up here in Canada we have Hartt Shoes from New Brunswick. They're only online, so I was wondering what your opinion might be, what have you seen regarding Hartt Shoes.
THOSE ARE LANDONS I THOUGHT?? NOT FIRST AVENUES? Can't find that model name on AE site