I know the customer wanted something different and that's great. I also understand that Steve talked to the retailer and came to an arrangement. Steve did an amazing job, way better than the original! That said, Alden should not be getting away with this shoddy quality control!!!
It's unbelievable that Alden has the nerve to put out an $800+ boot in that condition. A paper heel too! People need to start returning shoes that have QC issues like this. If people accept mediocre quality they will continue to get it. Steve, beautiful work as always.
One of the things I miss very much about living in Falls Church, VA is having Betos Leather Works repair my shoes. Steve is awesome at his craft and even more so he’s an interesting and nice person who taught me a lot about how to keep my shoes lasting. You don’t find places like this in the burbs. Am glad he has his own TH-cam channel. Kudos Steve!
Never am I bored! Lol. No matter if we seen it many times.......show us again..and again....I love watching you put the welts on! I love the machinery! I love it when the soles get sewn on! Lol Every step of the process! It's therapeutic.
Hello Steve, very nice the white shirt looks so Kool and professional... keep it on.. it's a shame how a brand new pair of shoes 👞 can be so poorly finished... I love your work, I like watching a artist at work... I got a pair that needs your kind of craft, don't worry I being saving my penny's in order for you to hammer them down for me with new leather... been watching 👀 for some time now, have seen your best everytime keep it up...
Hi Steve, crazy how even a brand new pair of boots look better after being in your hands! Looking very dapper by the way!😁was just thinking....it must be time for a bag video! 😁 much love and respect to you and yours from the UK 😁👍
Hello Steve 🙋🏽. How are you doing today ❓ I guess I'm better late than never 😜. But I had to see what you had going on ‼️😆😂🤣 LoL 😅 LOL. Simply beautiful ❤️👍🏽.
Steve: All your viewers wish you nothing but the best health and prosperity for you and your family. Not just during this holiday season. But all year round. You do not realize how much joy you give me (us) by sharing your craftsmanship. Giving joy is a rare gift. My deepest thanks.
Steve, I get such a strong sense of deja vu when I watch you, you share so many skills and techniques with my farrier and the way he used to shoe my horse. The way you hold the shoe but keep your fingers out of the way as you tap in the nails, just as a farrier cups the hoof as he nails on the shoe. And fitting the French Tips, the way you offer them up to the shoe and check for fit on the outside edge with your thumb, it’s uncannily similar to the way a farrier assesses the fit of a shoe on the hoof. Right down to the way you unconsciously sweep a thumb across to check for smoothness after completing the nails. Really interesting! Love your work!
I am a relative late comer to your channel... but I live in the same area as your shop, I've been here since 1977 ...I like the local retailers so you are a rare find indeed:). I plan to try to come by one day and say hello and get some work done on a pair of boots I had made :) Keep up the great work!
I think we love hammer time because it just a catchy phrase (kinda of like "Let's continue"). It also goes into the work you put into everything you do: calling the manufacturer and talking about what needs to be done for the customer; not everyone does this. #nicerepair #hammertime
Wow. I was looking at buying the exact same boot. I love Alden, but this has me second guessing now. Seeing crap like that coming out of Alden is disappointing. Great work as usual!
I loved the closeup shots of you sewing the welt. I never realized it but the jerk needle looks like a very pointy small crochet hook. I could have spent 30 minutes watching you sew the entire welt. It fascinates me. I would also love to learn more about how you do the stamping on the sole. Oh, and NO WAY you stop Hammer Time! 😊 It’s a Bedo’s tradition! (Great slo-mo shot) You love to joke with us and I love your sense of humor. You are a true artist, and a craftsman with excellent ethics. As always a beautiful end result. ❤️👍
I find Bedos to be the most comprehensive and entertaining without the blah blah of others and no product advertising. Some of the restorations are so incredible that, normally, some of the items that he restores would otherwise have long been in landfill. Genius worker and super experienced with reversing disaster amateur bodges. You can tell he is a very proud business owner.
We have been watching your videos for a long time and wish to say how impressed we are with your work. We especially like your taking the time during each project to explain what your doing to each shoe/boot/bag and why you do it. Clearly you take pride in doing what you do. Very nice job on re-crafting these boots!
Wow STEVE THAT is a fantastic idea you have for your customers who are in the snow this THANKSGIVING.SHOE PROTECTORS ON A ROLL.They even are colored with a decorative BLUE EDGING.Nice touch. I can't wait to go to my IN-LAWS with my BEDO'S REWORKED shoes covered in plastic and then rip it off when i get inside ON TO their IMPORTED INDIAN RUG,flown in from the maharajahs palace 50 years ago.GOING to the OPERA will no longer be an issue when checking in my overcoat and galoshes.Now i can just check my coat like everyone else {they all arrive in LIMO'S and i have to walk.That's why the galoshes.have a good thanksgiving .
Thanks to the improvement you gave these Alden,they have become Alden++.once again let’s continue.By the way the company should see this video and congratulates you
Another amazing job! On another unrelated note….when you said “y’all know what time it is nah” it sounded like Al Pacino in Carlito’s Way. 😂 Specifically when he was in court….”That’s right, sir, five years. And look at me. Completely rehabilitated, reinvigorated, reassimilated and finally going to be relocated, and I want to thank a lot of people for that.” Maybe it’s just me, that’s one of my FAVORITE movies ☺️
Thank you Steve. Your videos are my stress reliever and I meditate to them! You are doing great work and you have amazing energy! Please “Lets Continue”. 🙂 Cheers
I love the color of the boots. Having high quality leather in a boot is useless if the construction is not proper and cheap products are used. The boots really look sharp with your remake. As always, another fantastic job.
I couldn't find the width of welt I needed, by using the original I may have bleeded, so I made my own, finished expertly, and sent the new boots home😁👍 Beautiful job!
Great stuff as always El Stevo!!. STILL amazes me the engineering skills that went into designing/making those beautiful old stitching machines etc! Amazing!
Knock on wood I’ve never had any issues with my Alden boots. Quality control has never been an issue. Love the fact you’re using the rapid E machine. Love it. You’re always doing immaculate work Steve and the fact you made the boots better is a plus and a bonus for the customer. I hope he wears them in good health. Keep continuing brother!!!
These are Alden’s shell cordovan color #8 medallion cap toe boots. I own the same exact pair but luckily mine are perfect I know where to send mine for a Resole …to you Mr expert ! :) your work is Superb and thank you for showing your excellent work Sir! 💪💪💪💪💪
Steve, I love the discretion you show towards the retailer in this situation. You didn’t spell out the agreement, gave no indication of who they were, nor where. You pulled no punches about Alden quality control, while not going over the top. When you have your occasional rants, you don’t do it at the expense of others. That’s one of the many reasons I still watch your channel, and have done for years. Let’s Continue! 🤠👍
I was a journeyman printing press operator for years. Watching you with your E reminded me of fixing my presses. They're a bit similar. Love your videos, Steve!
Steve, Rance here. Once again a marvelous video! The close/up views are wonderful, it reinforces the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” Those boots are much better than when they came in. A truly professional job! Alden shoes needs to hire you to make videos for the employees to use for continuing education.
You have done an absolute excellent job on refurbishing your boots, I love the small changes you made in putting back together, for a person who says they’re not trained you should be super pleased with your outcome to make them your own, myself I’m a machinist trained way back some 40 years , very well done
I am in love with your work. I am also very pleased with the progress you've made with the videos and channel. Any time I watch a shoe repair video I always compare it to yours. Thank you for your work and the videos!
Love the work Steve! I always enjoy watching you and listening to you and learning from you! You take care and you know what Steve do me a favor man have a nice Thanksgiving…eat too much….stay outside on the porch too much….just enjoyed life too much 👍 ok! love your family and they love you back I know they do So happy Thanksgiving Steve
A glass of wine and a little Bedo...just what the Dr. ordered. Loving my Indy Boots after 3 months. Lots of compliments...but yours looks a lot better...and it still kills me they use fibreboard vs a sliver of leather.
I know the customer wanted something different and that's great. I also understand that Steve talked to the retailer and came to an arrangement. Steve did an amazing job, way better than the original! That said, Alden should not be getting away with this shoddy quality control!!!
It's unbelievable that Alden has the nerve to put out an $800+ boot in that condition. A paper heel too! People need to start returning shoes that have QC issues like this. If people accept mediocre quality they will continue to get it. Steve, beautiful work as always.
The close shots of the hand stiching were excellent.
One of the things I miss very much about living in Falls Church, VA is having Betos Leather Works repair my shoes. Steve is awesome at his craft and even more so he’s an interesting and nice person who taught me a lot about how to keep my shoes lasting. You don’t find places like this in the burbs. Am glad he has his own TH-cam channel. Kudos Steve!
Never am I bored! Lol. No matter if we seen it many times.......show us again..and again....I love watching you put the welts on! I love the machinery! I love it when the soles get sewn on! Lol Every step of the process! It's therapeutic.
Hello Steve, very nice the white shirt looks so Kool and professional... keep it on.. it's a shame how a brand new pair of shoes 👞 can be so poorly finished... I love your work, I like watching a artist at work... I got a pair that needs your kind of craft, don't worry I being saving my penny's in order for you to hammer them down for me with new leather... been watching 👀 for some time now, have seen your best everytime keep it up...
I just love the pride you take in your trade, A true artist at work. This is so relaxing watching you create your magic.
Hi Steve, crazy how even a brand new pair of boots look better after being in your hands! Looking very dapper by the way!😁was just thinking....it must be time for a bag video! 😁 much love and respect to you and yours from the UK 😁👍
Hello Steve 🙋🏽. How are you doing today ❓ I guess I'm better late than never 😜. But I had to see what you had going on ‼️😆😂🤣 LoL 😅 LOL. Simply beautiful ❤️👍🏽.
Steve: All your viewers wish you nothing but the best health and prosperity for you and your family. Not just during this holiday season. But all year round. You do not realize how much joy you give me (us) by sharing your craftsmanship. Giving joy is a rare gift. My deepest thanks.
❤️❤️👍👍
Steve, I get such a strong sense of deja vu when I watch you, you share so many skills and techniques with my farrier and the way he used to shoe my horse. The way you hold the shoe but keep your fingers out of the way as you tap in the nails, just as a farrier cups the hoof as he nails on the shoe. And fitting the French Tips, the way you offer them up to the shoe and check for fit on the outside edge with your thumb, it’s uncannily similar to the way a farrier assesses the fit of a shoe on the hoof. Right down to the way you unconsciously sweep a thumb across to check for smoothness after completing the nails. Really interesting! Love your work!
That is interesting
I am a relative late comer to your channel... but I live in the same area as your shop, I've been here since 1977 ...I like the local retailers so you are a rare find indeed:). I plan to try to come by one day and say hello and get some work done on a pair of boots I had made :) Keep up the great work!
You are an amazing craftsman. A 5 star cobbler, and I bet they are rare.
Love how you reached out to the retailer and got a solution that's good for everyone.
Happy 🦃 Day Steve and to all the great subscribers ...
I think we love hammer time because it just a catchy phrase (kinda of like "Let's continue"). It also goes into the work you put into everything you do: calling the manufacturer and talking about what needs to be done for the customer; not everyone does this. #nicerepair #hammertime
I remember the day hammer time was introduced. Not as big a fan of it as “let’s continue”, but my new favorite by far is “HEY MAN….”
Alden needs to watch your videos, and make these boots more soundly constructed, AWESOME JOB!!!
Man good thing you caught that. I'm hoping the person he bought those from understands and helps pay for the repair!! Nice job Steve!!
Wow. I was looking at buying the exact same boot. I love Alden, but this has me second guessing now. Seeing crap like that coming out of Alden is disappointing. Great work as usual!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Nice Job Steve. Excellent as always. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Nice work as always.
Great job. I am glad every time watching your videos. Good luck. Thanks!
Again you’re an artist. But a artist with funny remarks during his projects and nice habits like hammertime. Let’s continue 😜😂🤣
I like hammer time initially because you enjoyed it so much. Now it's a darn carol fit for the season.
I loved the closeup shots of you sewing the welt. I never realized it but the jerk needle looks like a very pointy small crochet hook. I could have spent 30 minutes watching you sew the entire welt. It fascinates me. I would also love to learn more about how you do the stamping on the sole. Oh, and NO WAY you stop Hammer Time! 😊 It’s a Bedo’s tradition! (Great slo-mo shot) You love to joke with us and I love your sense of humor. You are a true artist, and a craftsman with excellent ethics. As always a beautiful end result. ❤️👍
Attention to details make all the difference, you are an artist my friend!
My new favorites Steve! Beautiful!
Beautiful boot. Love the content I also learned another function of my line finisher that I didn’t know
I find Bedos to be the most comprehensive and entertaining without the blah blah of others and no product advertising.
Some of the restorations are so incredible that, normally, some of the items that he restores would otherwise have long been in landfill.
Genius worker and super experienced with reversing disaster amateur bodges.
You can tell he is a very proud business owner.
We have been watching your videos for a long time and wish to say how impressed we are with your work. We especially like your taking the time during each project to explain what your doing to each shoe/boot/bag and why you do it. Clearly you take pride in doing what you do. Very nice job on re-crafting these boots!
My dad always told me “Your work is your calling card”. Amen
Someone has to be the "master" and Steve is earning the title piece by piece. And; LUCKY boot owner!
Wow STEVE THAT is a fantastic idea you have for your customers who are in the snow this THANKSGIVING.SHOE PROTECTORS ON A ROLL.They even are colored with a decorative BLUE EDGING.Nice touch. I can't wait to go to my IN-LAWS with my BEDO'S REWORKED shoes covered in plastic and then rip it off when i get inside ON TO their IMPORTED INDIAN RUG,flown in from the maharajahs palace 50 years ago.GOING to the OPERA will no longer be an issue when checking in my overcoat and galoshes.Now i can just check my coat like everyone else {they all arrive in LIMO'S and i have to walk.That's why the galoshes.have a good thanksgiving .
Subbed. And glad to find out you’re local-ish to me. I’ll be bringing my shoes in when they need refurbishing! Great work!
Nice watch you have there, Steve!
Steve. You are an artist! Well done!
BEDO, YOU ARE THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO REPAIRING SHOES AND BAGS AND MANY MORE.
THANKS
FROM BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS
An absolute work of art from this man! Beautiful work done on those boots.
Once again, you made those shoes better than they were. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Great job, thank you!
Love seeing you so expertly use those well-worn machines like the masters of old.
A happy customer so everybody benefits, you, the customer, the retailer. Great outcome all round and another good video.
Beautiful work It takes a craftsman to spot a problem before it gets bigger. would love to have you work on a set of my boots. I better start saving.
Thanks to the improvement you gave these Alden,they have become Alden++.once again let’s continue.By the way the company should see this video and congratulates you
Beautiful result Steve. Hard to believe that the factory allowed those to be sold. IMO, they should have made good for the repair.
Another amazing job! On another unrelated note….when you said “y’all know what time it is nah” it sounded like Al Pacino in Carlito’s Way. 😂 Specifically when he was in court….”That’s right, sir, five years. And look at me. Completely rehabilitated, reinvigorated, reassimilated and finally going to be relocated, and I want to thank a lot of people for that.” Maybe it’s just me, that’s one of my FAVORITE movies ☺️
Thank you Steve. Your videos are my stress reliever and I meditate to them! You are doing great work and you have amazing energy! Please “Lets Continue”. 🙂 Cheers
I love the color of the boots. Having high quality leather in a boot is useless if the construction is not proper and cheap products are used. The boots really look sharp with your remake. As always, another fantastic job.
They must allow drinking on the job at the Alden factory.
Just shocked at how Alden is using paper in their construction… and how that stitching made it out the door…. It’s an $800 boot for gods sake…
beautiful. Enjoy watching a true craftsman.
I couldn't find the width of welt I needed, by using the original I may have bleeded, so I made my own, finished expertly, and sent the new boots home😁👍
Beautiful job!
Steve, thanks for showing the first stitch..I was wondering how it starts and how the stitching machine works !! 🥾👍
Bedo is the man. Those Indy’s are awesome!
Great stuff as always El Stevo!!. STILL amazes me the engineering skills that went into designing/making those beautiful old stitching machines etc! Amazing!
Another fantastic video, sir. That burnishing process was interesting to watch - never thought about the wax.
Knock on wood I’ve never had any issues with my Alden boots. Quality control has never been an issue. Love the fact you’re using the rapid E machine. Love it. You’re always doing immaculate work Steve and the fact you made the boots better is a plus and a bonus for the customer. I hope he wears them in good health. Keep continuing brother!!!
Steve, nice addition to wall with the elf cobblers print. I’ve seen those characters before. Oh & of course, another outstanding job😁
Close-up view of new weld stitching was very informative. Thanks for showing that.
It alway amazing how much better the boot looks after your done. Even though basically the boot is the same. Nice job
Steve, you do exceptional work!!! I learn so much watching your channel. Thank You!
Amazing project, they just glow with quality now after being in your hands...Great service, who else would have done that..BOOTIFUL!
The usual quality maintained!!! Great job 👏 👌👍😎
You bring the drama to Hammer Time!
Another one! Incredible job as usual. You care about the customer and the shoes, and that’s important. Steve, you are the man!
I got to say I didn’t know Alden made such stylish boots. Great work as usual Steve.
Another great job and you show a great respect for your customers not choosing the easy way out and go the whole trouble of a good fix 👍🏽
Looks better then when they came in. Great job and great to hear you explain the project each step of the way.
Great job Steve, constantly pumping out quality work
Simply one of my favorite episodes of yours, Steve! Thank you.
These are Alden’s shell cordovan color #8 medallion cap toe boots. I own the same exact pair but luckily mine are perfect I know where to send mine for a Resole …to you Mr expert ! :) your work is Superb and thank you for showing your excellent work Sir! 💪💪💪💪💪
Very nice timing: I'm wearing my Alden shell captoe oxfords today. As always, excellent work!👍👍👍😁
Steve, I love the discretion you show towards the retailer in this situation. You didn’t spell out the agreement, gave no indication of who they were, nor where. You pulled no punches about Alden quality control, while not going over the top.
When you have your occasional rants, you don’t do it at the expense of others. That’s one of the many reasons I still watch your channel, and have done for years. Let’s Continue! 🤠👍
I was a journeyman printing press operator for years. Watching you with your E reminded me of fixing my presses. They're a bit similar. Love your videos, Steve!
Beautiful work sir.
nice job Steve!
Another better than brand new shoe refurbishment!!!! You are just a pure craftsman and it’s so enjoyable to watch you work. TYFS
Steve, Rance here. Once again a marvelous video! The close/up views are wonderful, it reinforces the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” Those boots are much better than when they came in. A truly professional job! Alden shoes needs to hire you to make videos for the employees to use for continuing education.
You have done an absolute excellent job on refurbishing your boots, I love the small changes you made in putting back together, for a person who says they’re not trained you should be super pleased with your outcome to make them your own, myself I’m a machinist trained way back some 40 years , very well done
Another banger, Steve!!! Master craftsman!! Those boots just got a super upgrade!! Lucky customer.
Always a treat when you upload Steve!
Wonderful work as always Steve, Let’s Continue
Great job as always!
Just when I was looking for something to watch during travel to home
Congratulations on the video and thank you for sharing.
Greetings from Brazil
Awesome channel love your work!!!!!!!!!
Another pair of masterpieces
I think of the "Dont Be A Menace in South Central While Drinking your Juice in the Hood" movie every time your doorbell rings.
I am in love with your work. I am also very pleased with the progress you've made with the videos and channel.
Any time I watch a shoe repair video I always compare it to yours. Thank you for your work and the videos!
Great one. I remember you forgot to cut the tip area a couple times.
I love your videos Steve. Great outcome.
Love the work Steve! I always enjoy watching you and listening to you and learning from you! You take care and you know what Steve do me a favor man have a nice Thanksgiving…eat too much….stay outside on the porch too much….just enjoyed life too much 👍 ok! love your family and they love you back I know they do So happy Thanksgiving Steve
Incredible work Steve!
painter here, that was a nice tape job, and the dispenser was interesting
Wow! Very nice work. I know where I'm going if my future boots have an issue, Well done sir.
Hi Stive, I love watching you work even do I am auto mechanic. Aper keep up the fine work. God bless you. PS. I am Armenian to 😎
❤️❤️🇦🇲🇦🇲
Superior work Steve O as always ., thanks for the Video .
You did a great job Steve, I like your work.
Great job Steve, as usual! Let’s continue!😀
Nice job--the boots look MUCH better.
Great job as always. I always enjoy when you describe how the machines work. The stitchers make a fantastic sound, like music to my ears.
Excellent work as always! God bless!
A glass of wine and a little Bedo...just what the Dr. ordered. Loving my Indy Boots after 3 months. Lots of compliments...but yours looks a lot better...and it still kills me they use fibreboard vs a sliver of leather.
Excellent video this time Steve