Never thought I’d spend hours watching shoe repair videos. Lol. But love you guys. It’s rare to find good, honest guys doing quality work who also enjoy educating folks. We appreciate you. And the video length is just fine. Thanks.
Trenton & Heath Hey guys. I’m interested in shoe trees. I see that you sell them, but I wear a size 13 shoe. The largest size I see on your website is 10-12. Do you have anything larger? Thanks.
It blows my mind how new this channel is and the quality of material you guys put out. It's quite refreshing to see some honest work, good educational information and no sales pitch like some others out there who repeat their names every freaking sentence coming out of his mouth.... I have a good size collection and rotate my shoes often but be sure I will mail them to you guys when I need work done on them....
nodieusa Meh, I assume you’re talking about Mr. Allison from Hanger Project. I wouldn’t really consider what he does a sales pitch but more just being specific with what he uses. His information is top notch though
nodieusa The manner in which he gives out the information isn’t trying to persuade us to buy anything. He’s just letting us know he’s using this certain polish/conditioner with this certain chamois or brush. I suppose it is all up to interpretation though.
I’m a master cabinet maker high end furniture designer and sculptor 45 yrs experience love working with leather as well..I find your videos so interesting nice to know there is still artisans out there taking pride in their craft and willing to pass on the knowledge,,
If I had this pair of shoes back from you I'd never, ever want to wear them because they should be under glass in a showcase. I am 62 years old and I have never seen anything so beautiful.
At the end of the video: "I think these shoes look pretty good." Boy, is _that_ an understatement. Beautiful work. Also, I very much like what you've been doing with your videos in terms of length and content. You and your brother are producing the best shoe-related content on TH-cam.
Totally disagree. These guys go cheap on many of their repairs. They are not true cobblers. More like repair techs. Check out bootfury from russia. That guy is the real master! Happy viewing
You mentioned the background noise; I’ve often thought that it sounds like y’all are working in kitchen, which I find homey and comfortable. I could watch y’all all day long! I’ve learned a lot about shoes. Thanks for your hard work! 👍
I went down a TH-cam rabbit hole recently and found myself watching a bunch of your videos and also some from The Elegant Oxford, with whom I know you’ve collaborated in the past on a project. I’m a woman, living in Ireland, I’ve never heard of any of these shoes before and as my son has autism and I can’t get him to wear dress shoes, I have no-one to buy these shoes for. But despite this I am totally fascinated in the process of restoring and polishing beautiful shoes. It’s made me itch to check out second hand stores to see if I can pick up any good shoes, purely so I can polish them. I know I’m crazy! Your videos are very relaxing and informative and I’d be happy if they were even a bit longer. Your soothing accent helps too. Keep up the good work.
I'll never understand the difficulty in giving someone a thumbs up. Although I don't have a channel to produce content, I know if I did I'd want others to show their appreciation. Regardless, I'd love to see some women shoes - I'm gonna search your videos for some of those, compare the two if you will. I know this might sound silly but the name 'shoe cobbler' makes me smile, actually makes me warm inside. Idk why but it does. lol You two do lots of hard beautiful work and if I spent money on shoes I'd come to you in a heart beat! Thanks for always sharing!!
I love all your machines and equipment. I have an industrial sewing machine from the 40s that purrs. It make it possible for my work to look spectacular! They just don’t make them like they used to do. ❤️
personally, i enjoy the longer videos, but I don't mean that to discredit the shorter videos. I really enjoy watching a craft unfold. Great videos guys. I'll even make the trip up from Chattanooga for repairs.... and some Loveless cafe, if I'm honest.
This length is PERFECT. You guys are terrific at showing and explaining. To me, youtube is for short attention spans so I skip long videos. I like the format as is.
Awesome! I'm from India and love watching your videos, it's my go to, for unwinding, post dinner everyday. Fabulous content, very informative and educational. Thanks and keep up the good work!😃
I don't think time is as much an important factor as it is keeping the "story" moving along. As long as you're showing interesting or important details, and keeping the flow moving...i don't care if it's 20 minutes or two hours. I pretty much never make comments. So you're doing it right on my end. Keep up the good work guys.
The Allen Edmonds Strand is one of my favorite. In fact I have every color except the burgundy only because the burgundy was not available in my size when I was ordering. Having said that, I love the restoration done at Trenton & Heath. Once again, this restoration really popped! Thank you guys.
I like the videos of all & varied lengths. They are ALL very good, interesting & impressive in the finished product. These with the color-match soles are fantastic !! I am sure the customer will be thrilled with them.
The length of the video is okay, not too long not too short. Your videos are very educational. I don’t even have a pair of quality dress shoes yet but at least when it’s time to buy I’ll know better. I’d like to see a more in depth video on shoes that are bespoke and all the process needed to repair them. Also, how to properly shine and take care of shoes as well. Great video, guys! Keep it up!
Would love to see the entire process I never tire seeing you all repair shoes. Taking something run down and beat up and bringing it back to life is really a never ending joy to watch.
12:00 Guys, I love watching your videos and I actually like that you’re filming while the shop is open. It makes the video feel more authentic and realistic and gives more atmosphere. I like to hear the hustle and bustle of the shop in the background. To hear the machines, to see how they work, to feel what it’s like to do this work. It’s relaxing.
Sound quality is superb, informative and love the calmness on top of the subliminal music in the back ground. Absolutely a delight watching your videos. Thank you a true gem.
Whatever you guys choose to do is guaranteed to be good so do what you think is good. The shoes in the video look better than new since they were repaired with you guys' capable hands.
Excellent and informative video. It's nice to see that there is still great craftmanship out there to refurnish quality shoes. We live in a society that is basically throwaway and many folks don't want to pay a premium for quality shoes that can be resoled multiple times. Therefore the demand for these services are not what they used to be. That said, I feel fortunate that there are still tradesmen like yourself out there who can do this kind of work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kevin! Yep, you summed it up exactly. We’re glad to see that there’s somewhat of a resurgence with some of these old trades, but it’s definitely a throwaway society still. One of the reasons we decided to start this channel was to educate folks on what shoes are good and which are not worth the money. Buying quality goods has SO many benefits over cheap.
@@TrentonHeath I couldn't agree more. With respect to quality, the only issue one has is the price one has to pay for it. That said, after the purchase is made one sees that the product (in most cases) performs better, looks better and last far longer than cheaper goods. As an example, I own several pairs of Allen Edmonds that I have had well over 10 years and they are still going strong. Thanks to folks like you, I will have them even longer. Keep up the great work!
All of your content has been excellent. The 20 minute mark is great for more detailed work and talk videos. I'd say ten minutes is a good mark for reviews and specific topic discussions, but don't hesitate to give us some longer videos of you have a lot to say! Others mentioned that there are plenty of full detail repair videos to get the gist of what you're doing so editing some of that out is fine. But we love what you're doing and will watch to hear your take on the process. Any review and discussion of shoes in the $200-600 range will probably be of interest to most of your viewers. Thanks for the content!
You have just the right balance between talking and doing. The length on these is also perfect. I have watched other cobblers and quit watching after hearing what I think is more talking than I need to hear. I'm a visual guy that has spent many years in various trades. Watching the process works for me. I particularly enjoy watching you go through each step and the knowledge that you give while doing the work. Again, it's a perfect balance. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your skill sets with your viewers. I like the sounds of a working shop. The sounds remind me of the shops in Harlem and E. Harlem NYC in my youth, where one could sit in a booth while your shoeswere being repaired, your suit was cleaned and your hat was being blocked. The shoes look great I like the idea of repairing only what needs to be done unless the customer says otherwise. I am learning a little about each shoe manufacturer and the construction differences between each shoe style a manufacturer makes.
G'day amazing how that glue can be left for 24 hours and still make a strong bond to the other surface, great watching the workmanship that you did terrific regards John
I remember as a kid living in a small town going down to the local shoe cobbler for repairs. Also used to love to go and get me a set of "taps" put on my heels since walking the halls at school with your shoes going "tap-tap" was 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍! I remember that he had Landis machines too. Brings back memories when I see the Landis tags on your machines 8:47.
I am especially impressed with the confident way you address the resoling of those expensive Allen Edmonds shoes. There is no question that the shoes’ owner will be pleased! I also appreciate your discussing the skilled workmanship of quality shoes like Allen Edmonds and Alden-mandating the kind of TLC shoes receive at Potter and Sons.
For me, I like the balance of your videos in that they’re not too long but you cover every step. I especially like how you guys explain what you’re doing as you do it.
IMHO length is good. Story flows and that's important. Great channel and enjoy the videos. You work speaks for itself. I appreciate the exposure to brands I have not purchased or worn before. And much thanks!
Terrific video production with excellent education confirming the soundness of buying better-than-average shoe brands and bringing them to experts like your family business for maintenance, renovation or resurrection. Thank you also for listing the Saphir products used as that is ALWAYS a help for me to order exactly what is needed for in-home maintenance from your website. The steps you demonstrated and the equipment/materials used to renew these Allen Edmonds were coherent and naturally flowed. Though your presentation is not an overt sales-focused video, us viewers would be fools not to send you our tired and abused footwear as well as buy the products you trust to be the best. Thank you! (Your website confirms product orders immediately -- a comforting step. My purchase is being shipped.)
The shoes look great. I like the length, because of have seen several long shoe repair videos and understand what you are doing and don't need the detail every time. You may want to do a longer one now and then for newcomers.
If any of you ever travel to Argentina, there's fully handmade leather shoes for less than 100 usd. And above 300 usd some small shops make em to fit (Avoid tourists places).
I think your videos are a perfect length. You have a good sense of balance between detail and length. You eliminate repetitive steps but still show the techniques before skipping ahead. The overall feel treats your viewers like students, and it never feels like just an infomercial for your shop.
in a good "sence", I envy younger people who opt to work like artisans. In my country Cyprus dozens of professions have disappeared so now buy cheap and discard fast is the trend. Thank you my dear friend for sharing your knowledge with us. You seem modest and honest. I wish I could buy a decent pair of shoes in my country.
Thank you, Andros! We appreciate that. Yes, it’s sad to see so many artisanal professions dying off due to cheap, throw away products. It’s like that in most areas of the United States as well.
Hi - I am happy to have found your channel. I have viewed a number of videos produced by Steve at Bedo's leather works, who I consider to be the gold standard in shoe repair. I am pleased to tell you I think you are as top notch as Steve. I like how you remove the heels and soles, how you replaced the cork even though it was in reasonable shape, and how you took the time to remove the old stitches from the welt. You also use the best materials such as JR and saphir products. Steve usually replaces the AE heel block with a stacked leather one and rarely uses the wooden shank, but you justified why you often reuse these items when in good shape. You are also skilled in the artistic aspects of shoe repair as evidenced by your finishing of the sole. Great job at moisturizing and polishing too. Now if I can just get used to the term "hill block".
Thanks, Joseph! That’s a heck of a nice compliment! We’re fans of Steve’s as well. He’s definitely a magician when it comes to shoes and other leather products. We’ve kind of taken a different route on our channel, as we’re here to not only show behind the scenes of shoe repair but to share our knowledge of the shoe industry as well (what brands are best from a cobblers point of view, what products to use, what you should/should not be doing, etc.). Unlike several of the other cobblers on here, we’ll also show other options outside of JR leather. While that’s great stuff, there are other high quality options that many folks are unaware of. We hope you’ll follow along and enjoy our viewpoints behind the shoe cobbler scene.
I have not watched yet, saving it for later this evening to enjoy with a glass of Brandy but just wanted to say how great it was finding your channel. I really love the videos you both make.
Greetings, for me personally I think the length is about right. You’re hitting all the highlights of the repair phases without overkill on the phases themselves. I have no idea why boot/shoe construction and repair is so interesting to me but it is. You two hit that sweet spot, education of the craft and a reverence for quality you never fail to point out AND achieve.
Great video. I have many Allen Edmonds shoes, some over 20 years old, which have been “recrafted”, plus some made more recently. IMO the earlier models used much higher quality leather, especially within the interior shoe lining, which I can see and feel the difference. Once I wear out a newer pair of soles I’ll send in to compare to older models to confirm. Keep up the great videos!
I LOVE your videos. Just discovered them and have been binge watching. Perfect length and detail. I am a man, close to 50 and a late bloomer on style. I have recently become enamored with shoes. Watching you fix, restore, beautify, evaluate, rate, advise, etc. has been awesome. Your craft is not as appreciated and celebrated as it once was, but I think repairing and restoring shoes is AWESOME! I now have 3 pairs of Thursday Boots, but need to improve my dress shoe wardrobe. I am thinking my first pair of Allen Edmunds is in order! Only Goodyear welt for me from now on! Thank you for doing what you do!
Having just turned 74 I’m amazed how much I’ve recently learned versus what I thought I knew! I’ve been looking for a quality cobbler and thanks to TH-cam have found one. I recently had a pair of Peal chukka boots resoled by a fellow cobbler in the DC area. The results were great but I think I’ll send my next repair to you. Keep up the great videos.
Aloha from Hawaii, it warms my heart that craftsmanship like this is alive and well and being carried on by a younger generation. My great grandfather had a shop in honolulu back in 1901. Props to you guys :)
The difference for me, is That I prefer a couple pairs of good quality shoes or boots, that I take care of, so when they become comfortable, a good resole extends the wear-life again., without the break-in period. And the patina adds a beautiful rich appeatance. 🙏🇺🇸😎
They turned out so well. Personally, I prefer longer videos as I tend to listen to them as I do other things. They’re relaxing and it’s so satisfying to see how much they’ve improved by the end. 💖
You guys are at another level when it comes to resole, refinish the top leather and knowledge. Thanks to you now I know the importance and the meaning of a good pair of shoes.
The video is good and the editing is good and to the point ! Love the background music and the art you put in to it. Awesome job One thing I may suggest is to remove the shoe strings when adding the wax. Other than that im amazed at the final product . I wish the shoe shop here on town had the same craftsmanship. Alcohol ruined our zapatero he was great before he started drinking thats so sad.
Coming from a background of making different shoes for G H Bass in my youth. My dad hand sewed penny loafers "Weejuns" for them for years. You've got good work going on there. Quality stands out. Also gives me the want to rework my old Frye boots. I may even have the soles and heels. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I'm in Maine.
Hi, Stan! Yeah, we’re very familiar with Weejuns. We work on a lot of them here. Of all of the penny loafer style brands out there, they’re still made much better than many of the others. Very neat to hear about you and your dad!
This is by far one of my favorite shoes and finishes. Thank you for posting such a delight watching your videos. Better than any show on what we call television today.
Really great work! A few observations: 1. Looks like something was done to give patina and character to the soles as part of the finishing process, but we didn’t see any of that. 2. Would like to have known the cream color chosen for these. Saphir has a few shades in the reddish category that are close, unless they’re side by side. 3. From a safety standpoint, it seems it would be wise to secure up the laces when you’re working with the sanders and any other equipment with the spinning wheels. These were dangling loose the whole time. You may do dozens of pairs a week, but that one time a lace gets caught could hurt someone or something. Thanks for all the work!
Never thought I’d spend hours watching shoe repair videos. Lol. But love you guys. It’s rare to find good, honest guys doing quality work who also enjoy educating folks. We appreciate you. And the video length is just fine. Thanks.
Thank you, Anthony!
Trenton & Heath Hey guys. I’m interested in shoe trees. I see that you sell them, but I wear a size 13 shoe. The largest size I see on your website is 10-12. Do you have anything larger? Thanks.
Anthony Gardner We actually ordered more shoe trees, including size 13-15 a couple of weeks ago. They should be on their way shortly.
I think the reason we are drawn to these videos has a lot to do with onomatopoeia. Meaning, the sounds each step makes is somehow comforting
@@TrentonHeath ever sell em?
It blows my mind how new this channel is and the quality of material you guys put out. It's quite refreshing to see some honest work, good educational information and no sales pitch like some others out there who repeat their names every freaking sentence coming out of his mouth.... I have a good size collection and rotate my shoes often but be sure I will mail them to you guys when I need work done on them....
Thank you! We really appreciate that! Happy to help whenever your shoes need it.
Just the right amount of talk... very good !
nodieusa Meh, I assume you’re talking about Mr. Allison from Hanger Project. I wouldn’t really consider what he does a sales pitch but more just being specific with what he uses. His information is top notch though
@@Hypee559 I appreciate his content but I still believe his name brand repetitiveness goes beyond specificity and are borderline self-promoting.
nodieusa The manner in which he gives out the information isn’t trying to persuade us to buy anything. He’s just letting us know he’s using this certain polish/conditioner with this certain chamois or brush. I suppose it is all up to interpretation though.
I would love to see longer videos that show all the processes such as recorking.
Love the ‘talking while working’ format!
Thanks...glad you’re enjoying!
I’m a master cabinet maker high end furniture designer and sculptor 45 yrs experience love working with leather as well..I find your videos so interesting nice to know there is still artisans out there taking pride in their craft and willing to pass on the knowledge,,
If I had this pair of shoes back from you I'd never, ever want to wear them because they should be under glass in a showcase. I am 62 years old and I have never seen anything so beautiful.
At the end of the video: "I think these shoes look pretty good." Boy, is _that_ an understatement. Beautiful work. Also, I very much like what you've been doing with your videos in terms of length and content. You and your brother are producing the best shoe-related content on TH-cam.
Totally disagree. These guys go cheap on many of their repairs. They are not true cobblers. More like repair techs. Check out bootfury from russia. That guy is the real master! Happy viewing
@@123XZSADFRDESA what is wrong with what they do?
Made me realize how much I miss watching my father works in his shop as a cobbler.
me too. My dad.
same here, my father has raised me and my other the brothers with this work, and he was an artist in doing it...
You mentioned the background noise; I’ve often thought that it sounds like y’all are working in kitchen, which I find homey and comfortable. I could watch y’all all day long! I’ve learned a lot about shoes. Thanks for your hard work! 👍
I don't know how I ended up here but it's soothing to watch these videos
When you do a pair of boots or shoes that are in bad shape . I would love to see the customer reaction when they get them back .
Yea!! Good ided!!
I went down a TH-cam rabbit hole recently and found myself watching a bunch of your videos and also some from The Elegant Oxford, with whom I know you’ve collaborated in the past on a project. I’m a woman, living in Ireland, I’ve never heard of any of these shoes before and as my son has autism and I can’t get him to wear dress shoes, I have no-one to buy these shoes for. But despite this I am totally fascinated in the process of restoring and polishing beautiful shoes. It’s made me itch to check out second hand stores to see if I can pick up any good shoes, purely so I can polish them. I know I’m crazy! Your videos are very relaxing and informative and I’d be happy if they were even a bit longer. Your soothing accent helps too. Keep up the good work.
That burgundy/plum sole colour was absolutely fantastic 😍
Yes please make your episodes longer. I don't know why but, watching your show is relaxing. and i also enjoy watching your show, Thank You.
Thank you so much for watching!
It's my pleasure.
Why in the world would someone give a thumbs down to this respectable hard working guy? There are like 50 something dislikes, I never understand why?
I'll never understand the difficulty in giving someone a thumbs up. Although I don't have a channel to produce content, I know if I did I'd want others to show their appreciation. Regardless, I'd love to see some women shoes - I'm gonna search your videos for some of those, compare the two if you will. I know this might sound silly but the name 'shoe cobbler' makes me smile, actually makes me warm inside. Idk why but it does. lol You two do lots of hard beautiful work and if I spent money on shoes I'd come to you in a heart beat! Thanks for always sharing!!
Wow. Look at the quality of those Allen Edmonds. Very different looking than they are today.
I love all your machines and equipment. I have an industrial sewing machine from the 40s that purrs.
It make it possible for my work to look spectacular!
They just don’t make them like they used to do. ❤️
personally, i enjoy the longer videos, but I don't mean that to discredit the shorter videos. I really enjoy watching a craft unfold. Great videos guys. I'll even make the trip up from Chattanooga for repairs.... and some Loveless cafe, if I'm honest.
This length is PERFECT. You guys are terrific at showing and explaining.
To me, youtube is for short attention spans so I skip long videos. I like the format as is.
I wanted to see the actual staining on the bottoms. And when you use the tool to make the decorations. Man, you did a great job!
Awesome! I'm from India and love watching your videos, it's my go to, for unwinding, post dinner everyday.
Fabulous content, very informative and educational. Thanks and keep up the good work!😃
I don't think time is as much an important factor as it is keeping the "story" moving along. As long as you're showing interesting or important details, and keeping the flow moving...i don't care if it's 20 minutes or two hours.
I pretty much never make comments. So you're doing it right on my end. Keep up the good work guys.
Thanks, Brandon!
Agreed...
Since watching this channel...it has changed my opinions of some brands of shoes...particle/compressed fiber heel stack discovery is an eye opener.
I don’t even need a resole yet but I want to send mine in to have this done. 🤤
That's what this guy did. That sole was not really in need of replacement.
Those shoes look just wonderful. They should be in a showcase in a museum.
The Allen Edmonds Strand is one of my favorite. In fact I have every color except the burgundy only because the burgundy was not available in my size when I was ordering. Having said that, I love the restoration done at Trenton & Heath. Once again, this restoration really popped! Thank you guys.
I think you've got the critical details covered well in your video. The length itself is just about right.
Awesome content.
I like the videos of all & varied lengths. They are ALL very good, interesting & impressive in the finished product. These with the color-match soles are fantastic !! I am sure the customer will be thrilled with them.
The length of the video is okay, not too long not too short. Your videos are very educational. I don’t even have a pair of quality dress shoes yet but at least when it’s time to buy I’ll know better.
I’d like to see a more in depth video on shoes that are bespoke and all the process needed to repair them. Also, how to properly shine and take care of shoes as well.
Great video, guys! Keep it up!
Would love to see the entire process I never tire seeing you all repair shoes. Taking something run down and beat up and bringing it back to life is really a never ending joy to watch.
12:00 Guys, I love watching your videos and I actually like that you’re filming while the shop is open. It makes the video feel more authentic and realistic and gives more atmosphere. I like to hear the hustle and bustle of the shop in the background. To hear the machines, to see how they work, to feel what it’s like to do this work. It’s relaxing.
At the very least you all are not trying to make cobblers out of everyone. I like the way you are showing everyone what you are doing!!
Sound quality is superb, informative and love the calmness on top of the subliminal music in the back ground. Absolutely a delight watching your videos. Thank you a true gem.
I like this length of video much better than the long drawn out ones. Nice job on the shoes.
Whatever you guys choose to do is guaranteed to be good so do what you think is good. The shoes in the video look better than new since they were repaired with you guys' capable hands.
thepowderriverfarrier We really appreciate it! 👍🏻
Excellent and informative video. It's nice to see that there is still great craftmanship out there to refurnish quality shoes. We live in a society that is basically throwaway and many folks don't want to pay a premium for quality shoes that can be resoled multiple times. Therefore the demand for these services are not what they used to be. That said, I feel fortunate that there are still tradesmen like yourself out there who can do this kind of work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kevin! Yep, you summed it up exactly. We’re glad to see that there’s somewhat of a resurgence with some of these old trades, but it’s definitely a throwaway society still. One of the reasons we decided to start this channel was to educate folks on what shoes are good and which are not worth the money. Buying quality goods has SO many benefits over cheap.
@@TrentonHeath I couldn't agree more. With respect to quality, the only issue one has is the price one has to pay for it. That said, after the purchase is made one sees that the product (in most cases) performs better, looks better and last far longer than cheaper goods. As an example, I own several pairs of Allen Edmonds that I have had well over 10 years and they are still going strong. Thanks to folks like you, I will have them even longer. Keep up the great work!
All of your content has been excellent. The 20 minute mark is great for more detailed work and talk videos. I'd say ten minutes is a good mark for reviews and specific topic discussions, but don't hesitate to give us some longer videos of you have a lot to say!
Others mentioned that there are plenty of full detail repair videos to get the gist of what you're doing so editing some of that out is fine. But we love what you're doing and will watch to hear your take on the process.
Any review and discussion of shoes in the $200-600 range will probably be of interest to most of your viewers. Thanks for the content!
Thanks, Erock! We appreciate the feedback. We’ll definitely be doing more reviews within that price range.
You have just the right balance between talking and doing. The length on these is also perfect. I have watched other cobblers and quit watching after hearing what I think is more talking than I need to hear. I'm a visual guy that has spent many years in various trades. Watching the process works for me. I particularly enjoy watching you go through each step and the knowledge that you give while doing the work. Again, it's a perfect balance. Thank you.
I enjoy longer videos. The work you guys do is amazing to watch.
Thank you, Paul!
Thanks for sharing your skill sets with your viewers. I like the sounds of a working shop. The sounds remind me of the shops in Harlem and E. Harlem NYC in my youth, where one could sit in a booth while your shoeswere being repaired, your suit was cleaned and your hat was being blocked. The shoes look great I like the idea of repairing only what needs to be done unless the customer says otherwise. I am learning a little about each shoe manufacturer and the construction differences between each shoe style a manufacturer makes.
I couldn’t ask for a better done shoe repair video!
Thanks, Russell!
G'day amazing how that glue can be left for 24 hours and still make a strong bond to the other surface, great watching the workmanship that you did terrific regards John
I remember as a kid living in a small town going down to the local shoe cobbler for repairs. Also used to love to go and get me a set of "taps" put on my heels since walking the halls at school with your shoes going "tap-tap" was 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍!
I remember that he had Landis machines too. Brings back memories when I see the Landis tags on your machines 8:47.
This is high quality work gentlemen. Well done.
Thank you very much! We really appreciate you watching.
I am especially impressed with the confident way you address the resoling of those expensive Allen Edmonds shoes. There is no question that the shoes’ owner will be pleased! I also appreciate your discussing the skilled workmanship of quality shoes like Allen Edmonds and Alden-mandating the kind of TLC shoes receive at Potter and Sons.
Thank you, Gretchen, for the feedback!
For me, I like the balance of your videos in that they’re not too long but you cover every step. I especially like how you guys explain what you’re doing as you do it.
IMHO length is good. Story flows and that's important. Great channel and enjoy the videos.
You work speaks for itself. I appreciate the exposure to brands I have not purchased or worn before. And much thanks!
I think the length of your vlogs is spot on. Very informative with no padding. Thanks fo4 the videos. It’s great to see real pros do their thing.
Terrific video production with excellent education confirming the soundness of buying better-than-average shoe brands and bringing them to experts like your family business for maintenance, renovation or resurrection.
Thank you also for listing the Saphir products used as that is ALWAYS a help for me to order exactly what is needed for in-home maintenance from your website.
The steps you demonstrated and the equipment/materials used to renew these Allen Edmonds were coherent and naturally flowed. Though your presentation is not an overt sales-focused video, us viewers would be fools not to send you our tired and abused footwear as well as buy the products you trust to be the best. Thank you! (Your website confirms product orders immediately -- a comforting step. My purchase is being shipped.)
Enjoyable...great work...video length and instructional narratives are perfect!!...Great class...shoe repair --masters!
The shoes look great. I like the length, because of have seen several long shoe repair videos and understand what you are doing and don't need the detail every time. You may want to do a longer one now and then for newcomers.
FloridaClay Good deal! Thanks for the feedback!
Your natural comfort for the length of the videos is fine. You may certainly go longer, the videos are never boring!
The most beautiful shoes i've seen so far. The more details and length is better for me
If any of you ever travel to Argentina, there's fully handmade leather shoes for less than 100 usd. And above 300 usd some small shops make em to fit (Avoid tourists places).
I think these shoes look better than just "pretty good". Very interesting video!
Thanks, Donald! We appreciate it.
I think your videos are a perfect length. You have a good sense of balance between detail and length. You eliminate repetitive steps but still show the techniques before skipping ahead. The overall feel treats your viewers like students, and it never feels like just an infomercial for your shop.
The quality and length is great, I would've loved to see more footage of the final results but I'm really enjoying your guys channel.
Thank you! We may try to show a little more next time.
in a good "sence", I envy younger people who opt to work like artisans. In my country Cyprus dozens of professions have disappeared so now buy cheap and discard fast is the trend. Thank you my dear friend for sharing your knowledge with us. You seem modest and honest. I wish I could buy a decent pair of shoes in my country.
Thank you, Andros! We appreciate that. Yes, it’s sad to see so many artisanal professions dying off due to cheap, throw away products. It’s like that in most areas of the United States as well.
Hi - I am happy to have found your channel. I have viewed a number of videos produced by Steve at Bedo's leather works, who I consider to be the gold standard in shoe repair. I am pleased to tell you I think you are as top notch as Steve. I like how you remove the heels and soles, how you replaced the cork even though it was in reasonable shape, and how you took the time to remove the old stitches from the welt. You also use the best materials such as JR and saphir products. Steve usually replaces the AE heel block with a stacked leather one and rarely uses the wooden shank, but you justified why you often reuse these items when in good shape. You are also skilled in the artistic aspects of shoe repair as evidenced by your finishing of the sole. Great job at moisturizing and polishing too. Now if I can just get used to the term "hill block".
Thanks, Joseph! That’s a heck of a nice compliment! We’re fans of Steve’s as well. He’s definitely a magician when it comes to shoes and other leather products. We’ve kind of taken a different route on our channel, as we’re here to not only show behind the scenes of shoe repair but to share our knowledge of the shoe industry as well (what brands are best from a cobblers point of view, what products to use, what you should/should not be doing, etc.). Unlike several of the other cobblers on here, we’ll also show other options outside of JR leather. While that’s great stuff, there are other high quality options that many folks are unaware of. We hope you’ll follow along and enjoy our viewpoints behind the shoe cobbler scene.
I like how the soles match the uppers! Very cool.
I have not watched yet, saving it for later this evening to enjoy with a glass of Brandy but just wanted to say how great it was finding your channel. I really love the videos you both make.
ianmedium Sounds like a plan. May have to have a glass tonight as well. Glad you’re enjoying the channel! Cheers!
Greetings, for me personally I think the length is about right. You’re hitting all the highlights of the repair phases without overkill on the phases themselves. I have no idea why boot/shoe construction and repair is so interesting to me but it is. You two hit that sweet spot, education of the craft and a reverence for quality you never fail to point out AND achieve.
I love watching you guys repairing those shoes, Excellent Job 👍🏻
Film the customer reaction! 😁
Jorhel Bernabe We may try to do that in some of the videos. These shoes were mailed to us.
@@TrentonHeath yes omg, if you can that would be amazing
You guys are great. I never get tired of watching wonderful craftsmanship. You bring honesty and integrity back into your industry. Thank you.
I think your workmanship is beautiful.
Thanks, Amanda!
Great video and really appreciate the care taken on the finished shoes. They look well worn and natural... 👍
It’s good to see the art of shoe repair is still alive.
Just found this channel....can’t stop watching....very educational....quality work....great job guys
Whoa....that was nice! I didn't think they were going to end up looking as good as they did. Very impressive work, guys. Thank you.
Thanks, Anthony!
Great video. I have many Allen Edmonds shoes, some over 20 years old, which have been “recrafted”, plus some made more recently. IMO the earlier models used much higher quality leather, especially within the interior shoe lining, which I can see and feel the difference. Once I wear out a newer pair of soles I’ll send in to compare to older models to confirm. Keep up the great videos!
I LOVE your videos. Just discovered them and have been binge watching. Perfect length and detail. I am a man, close to 50 and a late bloomer on style. I have recently become enamored with shoes. Watching you fix, restore, beautify, evaluate, rate, advise, etc. has been awesome. Your craft is not as appreciated and celebrated as it once was, but I think repairing and restoring shoes is AWESOME!
I now have 3 pairs of Thursday Boots, but need to improve my dress shoe wardrobe. I am thinking my first pair of Allen Edmunds is in order! Only Goodyear welt for me from now on! Thank you for doing what you do!
Having just turned 74 I’m amazed how much I’ve recently learned versus what I thought I knew!
I’ve been looking for a quality cobbler and thanks to TH-cam have found one. I recently had a pair of Peal chukka boots resoled by a fellow cobbler in the DC area. The results were great but I think I’ll send my next repair to you. Keep up the great videos.
Wow-wee. I'm going to send my Allen Edmonds to you. Love that work!
The length of the vids are perfect! Please do videos or suede shoe repairs and monk strap buckle repairs? You've earned a customer!
Would love to see more leather restoration, too. The sole work is great, but I like to see old things look new again.
Great video! You guys are educating men on the importance of purchasing well made shoes/boots. Btw outstanding craftmanship!
Thanks, James! That’s one of our biggest goals for the channel.
Aloha from Hawaii, it warms my heart that craftsmanship like this is alive and well and being carried on by a younger generation. My great grandfather had a shop in honolulu back in 1901. Props to you guys :)
I love the color you dye the outsole to match the color of the shoe Oxblood. Nice detail work! 👍🌟
Thank you!
The difference for me, is That I prefer a couple pairs of good quality shoes or boots, that I take care of, so when they become comfortable, a good resole extends the wear-life again., without the break-in period. And the patina adds a beautiful rich appeatance. 🙏🇺🇸😎
Love your work. The shoes came stunning. Love that red oxblood red, black fade colorway.
Its nice to skillful craftsmen working. Thank you for sharing.
They turned out so well. Personally, I prefer longer videos as I tend to listen to them as I do other things. They’re relaxing and it’s so satisfying to see how much they’ve improved by the end. 💖
All that work and the sole never stays pretty for long. Nice video!!
You guys are at another level when it comes to resole, refinish the top leather and knowledge. Thanks to you now I know the importance and the meaning of a good pair of shoes.
The video is good and the editing is good and to the point !
Love the background music and the art you put in to it. Awesome job
One thing I may suggest is to remove the shoe strings when adding the wax. Other than that im amazed at the final product . I wish the shoe shop here on town had the same craftsmanship. Alcohol ruined our zapatero he was great before he started drinking thats so sad.
This was enlightening! I wondered what happened when I shipped my husband’s Allen Edmonds off for repair.
Coming from a background of making different shoes for G H Bass in my youth. My dad hand sewed penny loafers "Weejuns" for them for years. You've got good work going on there. Quality stands out. Also gives me the want to rework my old Frye boots. I may even have the soles and heels. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I'm in Maine.
Hi, Stan! Yeah, we’re very familiar with Weejuns. We work on a lot of them here. Of all of the penny loafer style brands out there, they’re still made much better than many of the others. Very neat to hear about you and your dad!
Yes more in depth we miss out on a lot of what’s being done keep up the great work 👍
just got a pair of allen edmonds from a thrift store. i will be sending them to you for a resole soon. thanks for the vid!
This is by far one of my favorite shoes and finishes. Thank you for posting such a delight watching your videos. Better than any show on what we call television today.
I love the strands so much, the wingtips are kind of 'sales' to me
for a finance office guy, the cap toe is perfect : )
Nice work. Thanks for the video, catching a shoe lace in the polishing wheel, could make for some excitement.
This is pure Art, with passion and love. Great
Move over to Belgium, we need Guys like you here!
As it relates to your questions at the end of the video, I think you have the link about right. Informative but not laborious. Really good work.
Really great work!
A few observations:
1. Looks like something was done to give patina and character to the soles as part of the finishing process, but we didn’t see any of that.
2. Would like to have known the cream color chosen for these. Saphir has a few shades in the reddish category that are close, unless they’re side by side.
3. From a safety standpoint, it seems it would be wise to secure up the laces when you’re working with the sanders and any other equipment with the spinning wheels. These were dangling loose the whole time. You may do dozens of pairs a week, but that one time a lace gets caught could hurt someone or something.
Thanks for all the work!
I like the video length and the running commentary. Good job. Let's continue.
I like watching the longer more in-depth videos.