RESTORATION of Merrell Wilderness Boots | From WORN OUT to BRAND NEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มี.ค. 2021
- This pair of Merrell Wilderness hiking boots was mailed to us for repair. These boots were in very rough shape and were definitely in need of a restoration. After re-dyeing these boots and adding some new Vibram Montagna rubber soles, this makeover is complete. Time for another restoration!
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Video edited by: Ashley Saldanha - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thank you guys! They look amazing. Cannot wait to see them in person! These are my dads boots from the 80’s. He’s an Eagle Scout and has logged hundreds of miles in them.
Cool pair of boots and nice history to them.
Your father will love these restored boots as a Christmas gift...He'll have a Merrell Christmas, at that. Great work by super skilled craftsmen. Enjoy.
Thank you for sending them in to us! We were happy to work on them and hope you all enjoy them for another 30+ years. 👍
They remind me of the Vasque Sundowners I wore to Philmont in 2002.
Do a video unboxing and wearing them!
How are you guys not verified yet? Honestly; 200k subs, ACTUAL cobblers reviewing shoes, quality videos and very informative. Sometimes youtube's just wack.
Thank you very much!
The "why not" is a political question.
And it's probably best not to start that here.
Just sigh "TH-cam" and get back to enjoying the content.
The leather midsole also just makes these look just that much better. Great work!
I love the extra attention you both put into the shoes to increase durability and longevity.
Thank you!
What a transformation.
The shoe looks brand new.
Magical craftmanship.
Thank you!
Definitely a good call leaving the midsole natural, it complements the cuff liner perfectly.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Yes, I agree. Natural midsole was the best thing to do. I own Merrell hiking boots and I finally got to see a refurbishment on shoes I usually wear.
I agree the natural leather looks great. another fantastic video.
For sure! Looks great!
You really brought these hiking boots back to life, and I absolutely love the Oxblood dye.
I’ve become a boot snob because of your channel. My wife thinks I have some kind of obsession, but these videos are therapeutic. Keep at it!
Thank you very much!
Haha...well, we appreciate you watching!
I know? Somehow these videos are just so relaxing.
I’m a boot snob too I work an industrial job and need good foot wear can’t beat a great pair of boots.
Same... And Rose Anvil turned me on to this channel
How about doing a shop tour video? Showing the machines and hand tools you use with their names and what they are used for. As well as the other supplies and products that are used in the business.
This is a great idea.
Great video. Have a pair of these with hundreds of hard trail backpacking miles. I'm glad to see these well crafted boots restored
Such a great restoration.
The natural leather midsole really finishes the look.
It really has a vintage feel to it, which in my opinion is really stylish and being used quite a bit now in modern hiking boots 👌
I am not sure why someone would dislike this video. There are a couple of points to make here, Trenton and Heath are brothers working together and that is no small feat. Family doesn't always make the best work mates or business partners. They are doing the videos in their work space, not a studio so audio and video are as controlled as possible. And considering the quality of the videos they spend a lot of time editing it as well. And finally most can not imagine the amount of practice it takes to get good at a trade. Not everything can be learned from books. Thumbs up guys.
Thank you so much for the kind comments!
After 5days of watching your channel I bought whole set of sapphire cosmetics, sprays and some brushes. A lot of my shoes are made from suede. I spent 4days cleaning all my shoes and my boyfriend's and some of them looks like new, and some of them even after many years of wearing looks amazing. This keep me busy and chill. Thank you guys!!!
I wish Merrell still made these. Great job refurbing these!
I absolutely love when I get off of work and come home to a brand new Trenton and Heath video! You guys are one of the few channels that I immediately stop what I was doing to watch your new content. Keep up the great work as always, gents!
You’re too kind. Thank you so much for watching!
if you want to know: Vibram is italian, so the “montagna” soles are pronounced “montanya” and it means “mountain”. no wisenheimerism here, my wife’s italian :-) and you are two really classy guys. keep up with the good work!
Thank you! 😉
The extravagant level of skill and exquisite craftsmanship that you all invest in your trade, makes America truly proud of you.!🇺🇸 YAY BRO!!!!
Magnificent job guys!
I'd love to do this for a living after being in the tech world for decades.
Just losing yourself in a craft has to be pretty therapeutic.
Thank you for sharing your skills with us.
I think this is my favorite boot restoration so far. This work is unreal, amazing job
I really admire your craftsmanship and watching y’all work! You never fail to impress!
Thank you!
I always think there’s no way they’ll look new again then I’m always amazed then the guys work their magic. Those look fantastic. Masters of your craft.
Thank you so much!
The most beautiful restored boot ever
Wow! 😲 The dye did an amazing job! Did not think it would be so effective. Another great job.
Happy weekend, all! Thanks! 🤙
ThNk you! Have a great weekend!!
I gotta say, ALWAYS amazing levels of craftsmanship. Mesmerizing every single time.
Thank you very much!
I like how you guys explain the "why" behind your decisions and choices. That makes the videos so good. Thanks. Also, again, amazing work. Good work is art. Artisan? See what we did there?
😄 Thank you! We appreciate you watching.
The Potter magic strikes again! 😊 Nice work guys! Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks, Anthony! 😁 Enjoy your weekend as well.
The natural edge is great!!
All of these rebuild boot videos have a powerful lesson! Take care of your boots!!!
Agreed. The natural leather was a nice touch, makes them look more rugged.
Worked in a leather shop right out of high school. Some of those tools really brought back the memories...
Another amazing transformation! I agree with You on leaving the leather in the sole natural.
I simply adore my Merrells!!! I have so many pairs of them. I’ve had an ankle fusion and these are so comfortable for me to walk in. You did an exceptional job, as usual. Very nice!!!!!
Thank you very much!
Like the look of the natural leather between the to pieces of black rubber
Man, you guys do amazing quality work with masters skills, keep up the masters class.
Thank you very much!
One word....MAGNIFICENT.
I'm kicking myself that I never visited you all during the 13 years I lived in Nash Vegas!! Thank you so much for sharing your videos, the process, and your reasoning for your decisions. I take a deep satisfaction in knitting (one of my crafts of choice) watching other craft artisans enjoying the process itself!! Love your channel and content. - a Nashvillian expat now in Portland, OR
Another fantastic restoration they look brand new.....
Awesome. Great restoration, I bet job satisfaction is high when you see results like this. Fair play, chaps. Thanks. ☘️
This brought back memories I have as a child. Going to pick up repaired shoes with my mom and or dad. Was always fascinated watching the cobblers work. Happened on this video looking for leather repair. Thank you for such a detailed video.
Thank you gentlemen always a pleasure watching your videos. Great job on restoring these boots. Have a good weekend. Be safe.
Thank you so much!
Incredible work, guys.
I like the way the natural leather looks on the midsole. I think you made the right choice not dying it.
Wow, I enjoyed the process.
Beautiful video! It's really a pleasure to watch the evolution! 👍👍👍👍
Lovely. Better than new. Really enjoyed the process of restoration.
Great outcome.
the deafening of the noise during hammering is just one of the hundreds details these two gentlemen take care of, just to pursue quality with what they do.
Nice touch and great work, as always.
Thank you so much!
What a transformation!! Fabulous!!
Thank you!
Nice demonstration and explanation of the process. Good stuff.
Love the two-tone look!
Beautiful work. I always enjoy watching this new videos every Saturday morning.
Thank you for watching!
That recolouring looks amazing! Great job.
Thank you!
Relaxing as always, friends. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed! We appreciate you watching.
Stunning transformation yet again made my Saturday afternoon thanks fella’s.
Thank you, Mark!
Another great restoration guys! Always love watching you both work, your space looks amazing
Thank you! We’ve been enjoying your channel as well. Keep up the good work.
Great video , great craftsmanship
Thank you and greetings from the UK. I came across you quite by chance. The video brought back memories of my father, a master shoe maker and shoe repairer. I was particularly interested to see you heating the glue to form a better bond. My father did that - he called it vulcanising. He used the same process while making bespoke fishing waders - these had canvass uppers on Wellington boots and had leather soles with studs (for grip) or thick felt (so as not to disturb the fish!) or the original rubber cleats. He had the same machines you seem to have. My father often brought home shoes which needed new welts - he would hand stitch these with waxed thread which had a pig’s whisker at each end to thread the waxed thread through holes made with an awl. He really could make shoes talk! Thank you again.
As always a joy to watch!
Thank you!
A massive transformation 👌
The soles look better than they did new. Good job with the sole choice.
That was an incredible transformation!!! Great job guys!!
Thank you!
Gorgeous work
Beautiful job!
Great job! Awesome!
A magical transformation.
Thank you!
Your boot videos are by far my fave!
Thank you!
Great job! The restoration looks awesome.
Thank you so much!
So much skill, I love watching these videos
Thank you for watching!
I always enjoy watching your channel. I have never been able to spend much on footwear (it probably costs more to repair one pair of these fancy boots/shoes than I have spent on boots/shoes in my entire 65 years of life, lol), but the care you guys take and the explanations for the work you perform make for very interesting videos. Thanks.
Thank you very much for watching!
the natural leather color in between the rubber soles is a great touch. nice job
Another great Saturday. I always watch for your videos. Thank you
Thank you for watching! We really appreciate it.
Love the fact that you improved the boot with rubber in between the soles !
Thank you!
Look brand new, amazing work.
Best boots restoration ever. . .
Such a cool process!
Theses videos are always great
Thank you!
Brilliant work
Man I would love to have my boots restored like this. Great work guys!
Amazing job!
Love it. Amazing restoration.
Thank you!
I love watching I guys on Saturday morning. I look forward to the next transformation shoe. Awesome Job 👍
Thank you so much for watching!
A thin leather layer between the rubber soul and rubber heel block could have been a nice touch
Yep, I agree 100%! Darn!
Truly nice work.
Hey, just a quick little detail....Vibram is an Italian company, and the word Montagna (the name of the soles) means mountain and it is pronounced mon-tahn-ya. Just thought you might want to know! Great work guys!
I adore your quality and passion😇
beautiful, great work
Absolutely beautiful job!
Thank you!
Loved the natural look. That was definitely the right decision. This video made my day.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Beautiful craftsmanship!
Thank you!
Pretty work!
This is very well done!
Love your work man amazing
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Amazing transformation!
Thank you!
Another phenomenal video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you!
Well done!
I’m a Merrill addict. You made them better than new. You also explained why some of their boots peeled after wearing them for a while. Thanks.
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Incredibly satisfying to watch your workmanship, unique machinery and listen to your process.
Gorgeous old school hikers. I have a very similar pair of Vasque Sundowners that I’d love to send you!
I know it’s been said a million times but in an age of throw away your whole trade is a welcome respite and reminder of skill and pride in a true craft.
Both your deliveries and descriptions were engaging and a joy to watch.
Thanks!
Amazing craft.
I think it would be awesome if you guys did customer reactions whenever possible! That would be fun!