First, Happy New Year Gents! Great to see another video. Secondly, they turned out great! The family should be very pleased. What were the ‘brands of the day’ for farmers boots back then?
These look just like my wolverine 1000 miles, so that's my best guess. Especially because red wing typically has a bit more of a bulbous toe than wolverines.
Old cobbler here. My dad and I retired before youtube existed so it’s neat to find a subculture of survivors on here. Cats paw were still readily available to us from the warehouses through the 80s and early 90s but I can imagine they’re scarce now. Nice technique, mix of old and new tech. Keep it alive brother. 🔨 🥾
I am British Army veteran. One of the first things we were told to do with our primary boots was to soak them in water for 12 hours, stuff the insides with newspaper and cover the outside with a generous layer of wax based shoe polish. Each day we changed the newspaper. After 3 or 4 days we could start wearing the boots and polish them every day. The boot leather became nice and supple really quickly and completely water proof, which was incredibly important when wearing them out in the field. At the other extreme, our secondary boots were hardly worn. They were highly polished to an almost mirror-like level. Even the soles were polished.
I remember my parents having Cats Paw heels put on their shoes when I was a kid. I was born in 62, always loved the design with the cat on it. Thank you for bringing back that memory. Great work on the boots.
I am a old vintage master Carpenter, and I have restored hundreds of vintage plane's and many many vintage tools, but watching this is absolutely fascinating too.
After having watched over 2 dozen episodes and counting , I have to comment on how much I enjoyed your channel:-} I’m a 64 year young woman and am fascinated by the care, passion and craftsmanship you show toward each shoes/boots! Having been educated by you on the finer points of excellent workmanship, I wish more woman’s shoes are as well made ( We certainly pay enough! I’m calling out the Loubs, Jimmies etc!!!) Please continue with your excellent work and content!!!
Always enjoyed the sites, smells and capabilities of my local shoe repair shop in he 1970’s. This makes me want to get some mink oil on the my fathers 1950’s army boots he just handed down to me. Thanks for keeping this trade alive in a disposable world.
My grandparents and then my parents used Nivea cream for maintaining all things leather: leather coats, sofas, gloves, belts, and old style ski boots. I use Nivea on my leather seats, and it works wonders.
It's great to see so many modern boots are still made this way. And the patience exhibited in stitching the uppers, gemming and welt together always amazes me. Well done Heath, they look great!
Your TH-cam channel has really educated me on footwear. I was the guy who bought what I thought was quality shoes and boots. Knowing now that I was really buying junk. My closet has fewer, but very high quality footwear these days. Just got a new pair of Red Wings for Christmas! American made work boots and they are amazing. Thanks for posting all of this information. Your craft is definitely something that needs to continue on!
old boots are cool I have several and look for more I have my favorite are my dingo boots from 70s and my red wings from 70s im looking for some ww2 army boots with 2 straps I was in army seen them warn from guys grandpa gave him havnt found yet but 13 isn't easy to find
That’s art! What a gift! I have my dad’s old work boots. He retired in January 1991..was diagnosed February 1991 then passed away from lung cancer Nov.1993.... My modern farm boots might make it for 1 year before they start falling apart....
The gentleman who owned/wore these boots would be smiling from ear to ear to have his old friends brought back to life. That's cool that you were able to find an old pair of cat's paws top lifts. I'm old enough to remember those, and seeing their ad sign hanging in my local cobbler's shop... still open, and as I recall, a fourth generation of the family learning the ropes from the grandson (who's my age). I would've originally done business with the son (many years ago), then the grandson later. Yup, let 'em drink in the Bick4 until it says enough. I have two baseball gloves which were bought back in the mid-80s, and look/feel like brand new. They loved the Bick4 I poured to 'em a couple of years ago. Love that stuff for everyday leather.
The memories from my childhood came flowing into my mind . Momma would take our shoes to a small shoe shop for retapping and insoles. Thank you for your videos. God bless 🙏🏻❤️🐾🥾
I would love to hear more history lessons. You guys did a great job. The owners story is good to read in these comments. Love it when people keep the stories alive in there families.
I just found this video by accident and have spent the morning watching Trenton & Heath videos. I was amazed at the work they do! I am 68 years old and my grandfather, born in 1895, worked in a shoe factory in the Midwest after he came back from the war.(WWI) Who knows, he could have made those boots! He later went on to become a farmer.
In a time where economics and poor quality make it unfeasible to repair some shoes, it is very enjoyable to watch a cobbler working at his trade with all the trade’s hand tools and machines. As soon as you said Cat’s Paw I knew what you were talking about! Thank you! Patrick from Albuquerque
Love the way you used the old Cat Paw heels. Remember having a pair of then on a pair shoes as a kid. They were put on at Bill s shoe repair shop in Durand Michigan.
Great video ! I restore brass instruments as a hobby and I have never watched someone restore boots. It was very interesting watching you do your craft. Great job ! Thanks for the video!
Dear Trenton & Heath Brothers; My name is Honour Naven. I am a Turkish origin American National who has Dual Citizenship. At this very moment, I am gently addressing to you from Istanbul City, Republic of Turkey. As a fellow American I am, I wanted to express my thoughts and feelings about your diligence and dedication on construction and repair job for men’s shoes and boots. Since over a year, I’ve been closely watching your hard and well work. Several times, I’ve noticed that you exactly brought back to life even dead and unwearable shoes! You take your time, pay attention, use good quality American made products and perfectly accomplish your job. I am a former resident of Laurens Count, SC, however I’ve never been in Nashville before, but maybe perhaps someday... As highly Professional Cobblers you are, I thank you genuinely for showing the true meaning of labour, integrity and guarantee at your job, congratulations. Keep up the good work and always be well Gentlemen. Godspeed and bless. Solemnly written by, Honour Naven
Thanks so much for watching! If you’re ever in Nashville, please feel free to stop by and say hello. On a side note, our dad was stationed in Izmir, Turkey in the early 2000’s. He was the commander of a US Air Force station that used to be there. He absolutely loved his time there.
I so enjoyed this restoration. My father was trained as a cobbler beginning at age 12 when he was apprenticed in 1935. He then trained his two younger brothers, one who remained inthe this craft well into retirement. I know of cats paw and as you were gluing I could almost smell it. I could see my father working with the tools. Thank you for the memories. I will be sharing this with my children.
I knew nothing about how shoes were made until I came across you guys. I have learned so much from your videos!!! Thank you for such great content, and how awesome of you to do such a special restoration. Looking forward to watching more!!
This video was fabulous especially with a great story to these boots .. Check this guy out in LA he also does some great restorations.. th-cam.com/video/ysWZIQbxoiA/w-d-xo.html
I love that yall are restoring old boots and shoes and keeping them around. We live in a disposable world and I prefer the old way when things were made to last and could actually repair and not just throw away. I love your using the old school machines and tools. Hand crank style and even industrial machines that have a single task use. That's awesome. I appreciate the craft of cobblers and blacksmiths and other old school ways. Good stuff. New sub. Y'all take care now.
Thank you. Finally saw the use of some of the machines my dad had in his shop. He was a Dutch shoemaker. I remember the smell of the glue and the sanding machine.
I love old boots and these sure are old boots. I love how they were restored, no idea why I was so drawn in, but it didn't disappoint. Gorgeous craftsmanship!
You know your craft well. I imagine stitching on a machine that way takes a lot of experience. The shoes looks great and restoring them is a wonderful way to celebrate the clients great great grandfather.
It is very obvious that you care a lot about your work, the attention to detail was amazing and the skill involved to restore these boots was something special to see, well done indeed.
Glycerine-water mixture can soften and conserve old leather. This stuff is used in museums, and works well for old relics. I used it for very old shell cordovan shoes and worked very well for me. David from the Vcleat blog also uses it regularly. It is 40% percent glycerin and 60% water. Some recipe also recommends 1% formaldehyde as disinfectant.
@Crazy Yas Formaldehyde is normally made in the body. Enzymes in the body break down formaldehyde into formate (formic acid), which can be further broken down into carbon dioxide. Most inhaled formaldehyde is broken down by the cells lining the mouth, nose, throat, and airways, so that less than a third is absorbed into the blood. Exposure to formaldehyde has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory test animals. Exposure to relatively high amounts of formaldehyde in medical and occupational settings has been linked to some types of cancer in humans, but the effect of exposure to small amounts is less clear.
@@Joy_56 because you went so far with your comment(which I geeked out on) I will add when people want "no nitrate" cured meats, our bodies make their own nitrates. I bet you knew that too.
Trenton I really enjoyed this video and to be honest you are not a shoe repair man~~~you ARE a MASTER CRAFTSMAN for Shoes!! The way you REBUILT these Century Old Boots was just ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! CONGRATULATIONS to you for a SUPERB Job!!
Trenton and Heath, I love to watch your program, it brings back memories of my childhood when my friend's father was a shoe repairer, I use to see all the work he did on old shoes and even I remember all tools and materials he used. I enjoyed every minute of this video.
Beautiful work, done with respect for the originals. If some boot trees are added and the boots are stored in a shoebox at normal room temperature (not attic temperatures), they should look good for many more decades (especially if the leather is conditioned periodically). I could have watched a good three minutes more of footage of the restored books. Excellent content. Thanks.
True craftsmanship. Soon these craftsman will not be around. I’m sure he’s been doing this for a long time. Thanks for sharing this video I really enjoyed watching.
I must have been a cobbler in another life. Shoes have been my passion and your show is what I consider a great movie. Who knows what soul walked in those beautiful boots. Thankyou for caring.
Very interesting trade! I worked at a shoe factory in Newville Pennsylvania in the mid 70’s. This nicely done video really brought back the memories for me. Older machinery here but all doing basically the same steps. Thanks for a great video!
These kinds of trades are going to be very very important going forward. The one good thing that comes out of hard times is that people get very creative and begin to care of preserving things and making things that will be functional for decades with some maintenance.
What's amazing is that we're still using the same technology repairing and building boots and shoes still today. Keep up the great work and videos, we missed ya'll.
I did shoe repair for 5 years around 03' 08' and the shop I worked at still had some cats paws, old green cork soles and golden oak leather soles definitely don't make em like that anymore. Excellent work by the way 👍
Your so awesome to do these boots with all the care you gave them. Memories of people who we love are unique and that these boots can still be there for the family is better that I'm sure they can express! Thank you for them, and from me too!
My family has lived and worked on the same small South Carolina farm for seven generations. Sadly, we have very few personal items owned by our male ancestors. (Fortunately, we DO own cooking hardware used by the women, including a two hundred year old skillet.) I would love to have a pair of my great great grandfather's work boots. At least I got to watch you make this family happy. Thanks for sharing!
I can't believe there are still cobbler's around . I live in( I live in the south Philly area) Philadelphia Pennsylvania and back in the early 1980s we had at least 1 that i know of but by 1985 there was none here . The throw away world had taken over so cobblers became extinct here . This is awesome really . Thanks !!
Easily my favorite restoration/preservation you've done yet. What a gorgeous pair of boots. You can tell the original manufacturer took pride in making them.
I think that this was my favorite boot restoration by you guys that I've seen yet. There is something awesome about bringing something old, tried and true back to life. Well done!!!!
This video is heartwarming and inspirational. Your talent is impressive. I’d be so proud to not only restore an heirloom but to also have a video of the process; great work!!
Your efforts to keep as much originality in the renovation/preservation is definitely to be commended. With proper care they will last another 80+ year
I am not a cobbler or even have any shoes that will ever need your services, but can not quit watching. I love watching true masters do what they do well. Thanks for the Video!
Happy New Year! I know that you do what the customer asks, and you did a great job, but if they were mine a gentle cleaning and conditioning would have been all they would have recieved. Seeing the wear and tear on the soles are what made them. To each his own.
Yeah, I kept thinking of old, famous footwear that I’ve seen in museums as we did these (ie. Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the Smithsonian). We loved the original look, but we tried to do what the customer wanted while still keeping the original look.
@Peter Campbell I kept thinking about that, too... how the work done was shown so clearly in those old soles. I also thought how grateful the farmer would have been if, for just for a moment, you could have gone back in time and handed them back to him. What a special project either way!
@@TrentonHeath This is such a neat thing! It makes me wish I'd kept a pair of my grandparents' shoes and work boots. My grandfather was an electrician with Redwing boots and my grandmother always wore classy heels. She and I even wore the same adult size. ♡
Beautiful Job, amazing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into this restoration. My father was a cobbler, but he would have never attempted such a delicate restoration.
Like the restoration of an old painting. Really well done. Especially finding the Cat's Paw, which seemed to be the exact same one on the old boot. Also, can't forget the great story behind these boots and what a wonderful tribute these are to the family's heritage. I hope to see a few more of these restoration projects in the future.
Happy New Year, guys! This video is in my top 3 favorites. Love seeing you restore a genuine antique pair of boots, and even though the leather was brittle and fragile, I am still amazed that the boots are intact after being stored for so many years in an attic and didn't just crumble to bits the moment someone handled them. With society's throwaway mindset today, it's nice to see vintage and antique items being saved. Kudos to the owner for committing to saving these boots, and to you for the beautiful job you did restoring and preserving them.
❤️Flashback! My dad had these exact boots when I was a little one, I clearly remember Dad having these in “his” spot in the farmhouse entry and then, here came the Cat’s Paws! Our shoe repair gentleman JUST retired last year and I had multiple pairs of loafers resolved with Cat’s Paws way past 1960, they must have gotten them stocked wa-a-a y ahead, there’s no mistaking them. Absolutely wonderful video, thank you so much!!
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This was such a fun restoration! It’s not everyday that we get boots or shoes this old. What brand and style do you think these boots are?
Would have like to see the family's reaction
First, Happy New Year Gents! Great to see another video. Secondly, they turned out great! The family should be very pleased. What were the ‘brands of the day’ for farmers boots back then?
Frye boots
I would say Red Wing or Fryre.
These look just like my wolverine 1000 miles, so that's my best guess. Especially because red wing typically has a bit more of a bulbous toe than wolverines.
Old cobbler here. My dad and I retired before youtube existed so it’s neat to find a subculture of survivors on here. Cats paw were still readily available to us from the warehouses through the 80s and early 90s but I can imagine they’re scarce now. Nice technique, mix of old and new tech. Keep it alive brother. 🔨 🥾
I am British Army veteran. One of the first things we were told to do with our primary boots was to soak them in water for 12 hours, stuff the insides with newspaper and cover the outside with a generous layer of wax based shoe polish. Each day we changed the newspaper. After 3 or 4 days we could start wearing the boots and polish them every day. The boot leather became nice and supple really quickly and completely water proof, which was incredibly important when wearing them out in the field. At the other extreme, our secondary boots were hardly worn. They were highly polished to an almost mirror-like level. Even the soles were polished.
Beautiful craftsmanship, but I would have kept the old, worn soles. They were Grandpa's, too. They told a story of hard work and simple repairs.
I remember my parents having Cats Paw heels put on their shoes when I was a kid. I was born in 62, always loved the design with the cat on it. Thank you for bringing back that memory. Great work on the boots.
I am a old vintage master Carpenter, and I have restored hundreds of vintage plane's and many many vintage tools, but watching this is absolutely fascinating too.
I wonder if Grandad is looking on as you work on his old boots? A man and his boots are a sacred thing!
Nothing like starting of a cold New Year's morning with a cup of coffee and a T&H restoration vid. You guys are awesome!
I agree
Thank you so much, Joe!
I did that too!
You said it brother
The real vintage gems here are your machines!
I know, right! That machinery has seen some WORK in its time, and still looks absolutely indestructible. Beautiful. And so specific to each task, too.
this is what they need to learn in school today. all the old stuff seems to be fading away. GREAT JOB
It was therapeutic just watching craftsmanship at its very best.
After having watched over 2 dozen episodes and counting , I have to comment on how much I enjoyed your channel:-}
I’m a 64 year young woman and am fascinated by the care, passion and craftsmanship you show toward each shoes/boots!
Having been educated by you on the finer points of excellent workmanship, I wish more woman’s shoes are as well made ( We certainly pay enough! I’m calling out the Loubs, Jimmies etc!!!)
Please continue with your excellent work and content!!!
Thank you for watching!
When I think about all the hard hours of labor spent in these shoes, I am so grateful that you were able to preserve this heirloom & legacy.
Me too!
Love seeing old skills carried on. There needs to be craftsman schools for all of these types of restoration skills, including for building trades
Always enjoyed the sites, smells and capabilities of my local shoe repair shop in he 1970’s.
This makes me want to get some mink oil on the my fathers 1950’s army boots he just handed down to me.
Thanks for keeping this trade alive in a disposable world.
My grandparents and then my parents used Nivea cream for maintaining all things leather: leather coats, sofas, gloves, belts, and old style ski boots. I use Nivea on my leather seats, and it works wonders.
It's great to see so many modern boots are still made this way. And the patience exhibited in stitching the uppers, gemming and welt together always amazes me. Well done Heath, they look great!
Thank you so much, Bobby!
I wish the gemming was still stitched on. It would keep the adhesive from coming undone and the boot losing shape
Your TH-cam channel has really educated me on footwear. I was the guy who bought what I thought was quality shoes and boots. Knowing now that I was really buying junk. My closet has fewer, but very high quality footwear these days. Just got a new pair of Red Wings for Christmas! American made work boots and they are amazing.
Thanks for posting all of this information. Your craft is definitely something that needs to continue on!
Thank you so much for your kind words and watching our videos!
I, too, have learned so much about real quality footwear.
I am now able to use this knowledge as I make purchases for my husband and myself. 😊😊
Your craftsmanship is a lost art. Those boots look great!!
Beautiful! This is now one of my favorite videos! 😊
It is so pleasurable to see a craftsman practice his trade. Keeping skills alive
You guys are truly artists. Taking something so far gone and bringing it back to life. Great job.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
There must be some major sentimental value for those old boots.
old boots are cool I have several and look for more I have my favorite are my dingo boots from 70s and my red wings from 70s im looking for some ww2 army boots with 2 straps I was in army seen them warn from guys grandpa gave him havnt found yet but 13 isn't easy to find
*Those were some really thirsty boots!! Very good job on the restoration! It's incredible how you brought these back to life!!😊🩷🩷🩷🩷*
So impressed with his skill, attention to detail, and love with what he's able to do for this family with his gifts.
amen!
That man’s boots outlived him! What an incredible story, and a wonderful memory of their grandpa.
That’s art! What a gift! I have my dad’s old work boots. He retired in January 1991..was diagnosed February 1991 then passed away from lung cancer Nov.1993....
My modern farm boots might make it for 1 year before they start falling apart....
The gentleman who owned/wore these boots would be smiling from ear to ear to have his old friends brought back to life. That's cool that you were able to find an old pair of cat's paws top lifts. I'm old enough to remember those, and seeing their ad sign hanging in my local cobbler's shop... still open, and as I recall, a fourth generation of the family learning the ropes from the grandson (who's my age). I would've originally done business with the son (many years ago), then the grandson later. Yup, let 'em drink in the Bick4 until it says enough. I have two baseball gloves which were bought back in the mid-80s, and look/feel like brand new. They loved the Bick4 I poured to 'em a couple of years ago. Love that stuff for everyday leather.
We hope he is. Happy New Year!
@@TrentonHeath lol
God bless him and his service 🇺🇲🇺🇲✝️
The memories from my childhood came flowing into my mind . Momma would take our shoes to a small shoe shop for retapping and insoles. Thank you for your videos. God bless 🙏🏻❤️🐾🥾
I would love to hear more history lessons. You guys did a great job. The owners story is good to read in these comments. Love it when people keep the stories alive in there families.
I just found this video by accident and have spent the morning watching Trenton & Heath videos. I was amazed at the work they do! I am 68 years old and my grandfather, born in 1895, worked in a shoe factory in the Midwest after he came back from the war.(WWI) Who knows, he could have made those boots! He later went on to become a farmer.
These Guys Just ROCK !!! It is just so impressive to watch them do their Stuff...Thank you for your excellent work and the Videos as well...!!!
In a time where economics and poor quality make it unfeasible to repair some shoes, it is very enjoyable to watch a cobbler working at his trade with all the trade’s hand tools and machines. As soon as you said Cat’s Paw I knew what you were talking about!
Thank you!
Patrick from Albuquerque
I hope you keep doing more restorations like this. It's like preserving history. Even if it's through a pair of old farm boots.
Please don't get a job in a museum. If you think this is preserving history when it is in fact destroying it, you would be a disaster.
@@tedsmith8770 you must think restoring antique cars is destroying them then
What a special project this was. You restored a family heirloom for generations to come. Beautiful job, Heath.
It must be wonderful to have a skill that brings so much happiness to others.
Youre a great treasured artisan!!!! You have a lot of old vintage machines! Priceless!
I had these when I was originally 24 now I'm 31 for the 3rd time .. and I miss them
Are you 93, (95 now) or 33 (35 now)?
Love the way you used the old Cat Paw heels. Remember having a pair of then on a pair shoes as a kid. They were put on at Bill s shoe repair shop in Durand Michigan.
It’s always fun being able to find and use vintage parts.
Hey I know where Durand Michigan is. Grew up in Flushing Twp.
Great video ! I restore brass instruments as a hobby and I have never watched someone restore boots. It was very interesting watching you do your craft. Great job ! Thanks for the video!
Dear Trenton & Heath Brothers;
My name is Honour Naven. I am a Turkish origin American National who has Dual Citizenship. At this very moment, I am gently addressing to you from Istanbul City, Republic of Turkey. As a fellow American I am, I wanted to express my thoughts and feelings about your diligence and dedication on construction and repair job for men’s shoes and boots. Since over a year, I’ve been closely watching your hard and well work. Several times, I’ve noticed that you exactly brought back to life even dead and unwearable shoes! You take your time, pay attention, use good quality American made products and perfectly accomplish your job. I am a former resident of Laurens Count, SC, however I’ve never been in Nashville before, but maybe perhaps someday... As highly Professional Cobblers you are, I thank you genuinely for showing the true meaning of labour, integrity and guarantee at your job, congratulations.
Keep up the good work and always be well Gentlemen.
Godspeed and bless.
Solemnly written by,
Honour Naven
Thanks so much for watching! If you’re ever in Nashville, please feel free to stop by and say hello.
On a side note, our dad was stationed in Izmir, Turkey in the early 2000’s. He was the commander of a US Air Force station that used to be there. He absolutely loved his time there.
I so enjoyed this restoration. My father was trained as a cobbler beginning at age 12 when he was apprenticed in 1935. He then trained his two younger brothers, one who remained inthe this craft well into retirement. I know of cats paw and as you were gluing I could almost smell it. I could see my father working with the tools. Thank you for the memories. I will be sharing this with my children.
I knew nothing about how shoes were made until I came across you guys. I have learned so much from your videos!!! Thank you for such great content, and how awesome of you to do such a special restoration. Looking forward to watching more!!
The transformation was unbelievable. I can only imagine how happy that family is with these restored boots. Great work!
This video was fabulous especially with a great story to these boots ..
Check this guy out in LA he also does some great restorations..
th-cam.com/video/ysWZIQbxoiA/w-d-xo.html
I love that yall are restoring old boots and shoes and keeping them around. We live in a disposable world and I prefer the old way when things were made to last and could actually repair and not just throw away. I love your using the old school machines and tools. Hand crank style and even industrial machines that have a single task use. That's awesome. I appreciate the craft of cobblers and blacksmiths and other old school ways. Good stuff. New sub. Y'all take care now.
Thank you. Finally saw the use of some of the machines my dad had in his shop. He was a Dutch shoemaker. I remember the smell of the glue and the sanding machine.
I would have been so nervous to take on this job!!! Awesome work ❤🙏🏾. I know the family is happy!
These turned out beautifully. I hope you do more really old repars/restorations like this!
Love it! I absolutely love seeing old, neglected things revitalized. Nice job, as always.
I love old boots and these sure are old boots. I love how they were restored, no idea why I was so drawn in, but it didn't disappoint. Gorgeous craftsmanship!
I’ve been making coustiom moccasins for 30 years, God bless what u do!! My hands ach just watching you!!!
Who is an artist? This man is. Bravissimo!
You know your craft well. I imagine stitching on a machine that way takes a lot of experience. The shoes looks great and restoring them is a wonderful way to celebrate the clients great great grandfather.
It is very obvious that you care a lot about your work, the attention to detail was amazing and the skill involved to restore these boots was something special to see, well done indeed.
Glycerine-water mixture can soften and conserve old leather. This stuff is used in museums, and works well for old relics. I used it for very old shell cordovan shoes and worked very well for me. David from the Vcleat blog also uses it regularly. It is 40% percent glycerin and 60% water. Some recipe also recommends 1% formaldehyde as disinfectant.
Thank for the info!
@Crazy Yas don't Care
@Crazy Yas Formaldehyde is normally made in the body. Enzymes in the body break down formaldehyde into formate (formic acid), which can be further broken down into carbon dioxide. Most inhaled formaldehyde is broken down by the cells lining the mouth, nose, throat, and airways, so that less than a third is absorbed into the blood.
Exposure to formaldehyde has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory test animals. Exposure to relatively high amounts of formaldehyde in medical and occupational settings has been linked to some types of cancer in humans, but the effect of exposure to small amounts is less clear.
@@Joy_56 because you went so far with your comment(which I geeked out on) I will add when people want "no nitrate" cured meats, our bodies make their own nitrates. I bet you knew that too.
@@meepenjaap7999 yeah, that’s what my son says, the body has its own cannabnoids…. Blah blah blah. Then leave those alone!
You do a teriffic job on these old boots. They look like my old Air Force brogans from 1961 but mine were black. I envy your skills.
Trenton I really enjoyed this video and to be honest you are not a shoe repair man~~~you ARE a MASTER CRAFTSMAN for Shoes!! The way you REBUILT these Century Old Boots was just ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! CONGRATULATIONS to you for a SUPERB Job!!
Thanks so much! We really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it.
These boots reminded me of the ones that looked like the owner used them as brakes on a motorcycle.
You did a fabulous job restoring them
Thank you very much, Paul!
Trenton and Heath, I love to watch your program, it brings back memories of my childhood when my friend's father was a shoe repairer, I use to see all the work he did on old shoes and even I remember all tools and materials he used. I enjoyed every minute of this video.
Beautiful work, done with respect for the originals. If some boot trees are added and the boots are stored in a shoebox at normal room temperature (not attic temperatures), they should look good for many more decades (especially if the leather is conditioned periodically). I could have watched a good three minutes more of footage of the restored books. Excellent content. Thanks.
Thank you so much for watching. Happy New Year!
True craftsmanship. Soon these craftsman will not be around. I’m sure he’s been doing this for a long time. Thanks for sharing this video I really enjoyed watching.
I must have been a cobbler in another life. Shoes have been my passion and your show is what I consider a great movie. Who knows what soul walked in those beautiful boots. Thankyou for caring.
Very interesting trade! I worked at a shoe factory in Newville Pennsylvania in the mid 70’s. This nicely done video really brought back the memories for me. Older machinery here but all doing basically the same steps. Thanks for a great video!
Fantastic work, Heath. As always, I appreciate the craftsmanship, but also the painstaking restoration work and boot history.
What a great restoration on the boots. They seem to have a lot of history behind them. Happy New Year. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you very much. Happy New Year!
These kinds of trades are going to be very very important going forward.
The one good thing that comes out of hard times is that people get very creative and begin to care of preserving things and making things that will be functional for decades with some maintenance.
What's amazing is that we're still using the same technology repairing and building boots and shoes still today. Keep up the great work and videos, we missed ya'll.
I did shoe repair for 5 years around 03' 08' and the shop I worked at still had some cats paws, old green cork soles and golden oak leather soles definitely don't make em like that anymore. Excellent work by the way 👍
Your so awesome to do these boots with all the care you gave them. Memories of people who we love are unique and that these boots can still be there for the family is better that I'm sure they can express! Thank you for them, and from me too!
It was such a pleasure to watch you restore those old boots and just enjoy your amazing skills.
My family has lived and worked on the same small South Carolina farm for seven generations. Sadly, we have very few personal items owned by our male ancestors. (Fortunately, we DO own cooking hardware used by the women, including a two hundred year old skillet.) I would love to have a pair of my great great grandfather's work boots. At least I got to watch you make this family happy. Thanks for sharing!
I can't believe there are still cobbler's around . I live in( I live in the south Philly area) Philadelphia Pennsylvania and back in the early 1980s we had at least 1 that i know of but by 1985 there was none here . The throw away world had taken over so cobblers became extinct here . This is awesome really . Thanks !!
Really enjoyed this restoration! The Cat's Paw heel lifts were a nice touch. Great job. Happy New Year!
Thank you for watching. Happy New Year!
Easily my favorite restoration/preservation you've done yet. What a gorgeous pair of boots. You can tell the original manufacturer took pride in making them.
Thank you very much. Happy New Year!
I think that this was my favorite boot restoration by you guys that I've seen yet. There is something awesome about bringing something old, tried and true back to life. Well done!!!!
Thank you for watching. Happy New Year!
My Italian great great grandfather was an itinerant shoemaker here in Italy, so I found this fascinating. Thank you.
You guys. Every time I watch i think "y'all have outdone yourselves" and then I see this. Unreal and well done.
Absolutely amazing! Glad to see you are keeping an old skillset alive! Hats off to you!!!
My favorite episode to date 👍. I love restorations
Thank you very much!
Stunning restoration; your efforts made these fragile, elderly boots shine in beauty. This was a terrific video, thank you!
This video is heartwarming and inspirational. Your talent is impressive. I’d be so proud to not only restore an heirloom but to also have a video of the process; great work!!
Wow. Very impressive restoration. Lots of machines involved and nails and glue. Thank you for posting this video.
Your efforts to keep as much originality in the renovation/preservation is definitely to be commended. With proper care they will last another 80+ year
Как по мне, то это рабочее время и старание надо было потратить на пошив новых шюзов. И лайков было бы не меньше!
У меня больные ноги... лучше б ты пошил удобные туфли для ходьбы мне, а не занимался от безделья подобной хренью!
What a respectful refurbishing of these beautiful heirloom boots - I’m sure the owners were over the moon!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Pretty amazing. I had no idea you could redo old boots like these. Great job man.
I am not a cobbler or even have any shoes that will ever need your services, but can not quit watching. I love watching true masters do what they do well. Thanks for the Video!
All respect to all shoemakers who keep this special craft alive today
This was really interesting. Another amazing restoration, wow. 👏🏻
Thank you!
Happy New Year!
I know that you do what the customer asks, and you did a great job, but if they were mine a gentle cleaning and conditioning would have been all they would have recieved. Seeing the wear and tear on the soles are what made them. To each his own.
Yeah, I kept thinking of old, famous footwear that I’ve seen in museums as we did these (ie. Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the Smithsonian). We loved the original look, but we tried to do what the customer wanted while still keeping the original look.
@Peter Campbell I kept thinking about that, too... how the work done was shown so clearly in those old soles. I also thought how grateful the farmer would have been if, for just for a moment, you could have gone back in time and handed them back to him. What a special project either way!
@@TrentonHeath This is such a neat thing! It makes me wish I'd kept a pair of my grandparents' shoes and work boots. My grandfather was an electrician with Redwing boots and my grandmother always wore classy heels. She and I even wore the same adult size. ♡
Cat's Paw brings back memories. I've had Cat's Paw heels on my shoes. Mink Oil the same.
I hope my generation is worthy of having our stuff restored one day.
Beautiful Job, amazing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into this restoration. My father was a cobbler, but he would have never attempted such a delicate restoration.
Like the restoration of an old painting. Really well done. Especially finding the Cat's Paw, which seemed to be the exact same one on the old boot. Also, can't forget the great story behind these boots and what a wonderful tribute these are to the family's heritage. I hope to see a few more of these restoration projects in the future.
Happy New Year, guys! This video is in my top 3 favorites. Love seeing you restore a genuine antique pair of boots, and even though the leather was brittle and fragile, I am still amazed that the boots are intact after being stored for so many years in an attic and didn't just crumble to bits the moment someone handled them. With society's throwaway mindset today, it's nice to see vintage and antique items being saved. Kudos to the owner for committing to saving these boots, and to you for the beautiful job you did restoring and preserving them.
Thank you so much. It was fun working on them. Happy New Year!
Good job guys you have paid homage to a great working man who quite obviously treasured his boots.
Love seeing those old machines/tools still working like they are brand new.
Quality.
This was awesome to see. Great job! Love these kinds of restorations. That is going to be so cool to have as family keepsake.
There’s a big story behind why cats paw are no longer produced in the USA but they are still producing them in Canada
Don’t let anybody ever tell you have to go to college to make something of yourself. Well done.
So impressed by your skills. Nothing like seeing a skilled craftsman performing his art.
❤️Flashback! My dad had these exact boots when I was a little one, I clearly remember Dad having these in “his” spot in the farmhouse entry and then, here came the Cat’s Paws! Our shoe repair gentleman JUST retired last year and I had multiple pairs of loafers resolved with Cat’s Paws way past 1960, they must have gotten them stocked wa-a-a y ahead, there’s no mistaking them. Absolutely wonderful video, thank you so much!!