@@TrentonHeath same here guys , ive always worn boots and discovered yalls channel , and now i have a shoe shine box full of stuff to keep my leather looking great for years!! thank yall for doing this!
When Laura told me she wanted to find a cobbler for her favorite boots, and then she showed me the bottom of said boots (she was wearing them at the time) I may have laughed or even rolled my eyes.... I am as excited as she is at your craftsmanship. Laura took a long hike in the woods today and I just want you to know how happy she was to wear her favorite boots! 😊♥️
So the common question of the week seems to be, “why wasn’t the heel counter fixed?” Well, for one, we again did a lot of this work free of charge. Free. We could have charged a much higher amount, but we often don’t for some of these videos. If we find a shoe that we think you all may like to watch us redo, and the customer didn’t pay for that much work, we’ll often go ahead and do it, with the customers permission, for entertainment. We do what we can during a busy work week. Secondly, these boots were made like moccasins. There was no stiff heel counter, toe puff or shanks. These boots were originally made from simple leather uppers, FELT insoles and crepe soles. That’s it! No frills. These boots were made for comfort and that’s all. That’s why you see them collapsing along the edges. They weren’t constructed like most boots you see us resoling. 👍
@@mariosantizo4099 You apparently didn’t read the entire post. These boots did not come with toe puffs, shanks or heel counters. To be honest, they were cheaper quality LL Bean boots that we actually made better. To add all of that would have changed the look and feel of these boots. That’s not our call. It’s the customers. Thanks for watching, but we’ll continue to do what we do.
@@mariosantizo4099 No it's not. They took a trashed pair of boots and made them better and serviceable once again. If they were to be "upgraded", the customer should've stepped up to have upgrades made to them, but that's not what was spec'd from her.
I live in Arizona that basically all year round summer and no fit for leather boots at all, but watching your videos makes me wanna buy some nice boots so I can get them resolved in few years LOL
I could almost hear the leather on those boots say "Ahhh .Thank you." when you applied the conditioner. Another case of the customer getting back a pair of boots better than from the factory. Excellent job Heath. Hope you can get that trencher fixed soon .
Without meaning to monopolize the comment section every week, I have to remark on how Heath brings hand-stitching to a new level here - splendid work, sir! Nice to see the machinery close-ups too! Best wishes guys
I love the look of items that do actual work, aren't just for show. Trucks that actually do truck stuff. Tools that have a wear pattern. Boots that are lived-in. You guys are the real deal.
Another fine video as always. I wish L L Bean would make their boots with all of the quality you put into redoing them. I was wondering, if you could maybe do a video about your shop tools and equipment that you use. I think it would be useful and nice to know the names of things you guys use in your video's..
Also maybe a little bit of history behind the art of shoe and boot refurbishment. Your videos are fantastic. Keep up the good work. P. S. Are there any kids you are passing down some of your skills?
My grandfather was a shoemaker. Here in Marília, state os São Paulo, Brazil. I love your work. My grandpa always says, a shoe have a part of a soul of his owner! Keep the great job guys! Hugs from Brazil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
She’s going to love these for a lot longer. Seeing someone make something useable again rather than just throwing it away is commendable and very interesting to watch.
Love it! I appreciate the fact that you make videos on boots that are in this bad of shape. I have also learned a ton about shoes and find myself looking at others shoes and how they are constructed. Keep up the good work!
People like these guys who work and create with their hands are few and far between these days. What a joy to see, and appreciate you guys letting us watch while you work. Don’t sleep on their grip strength either.
LL bean, located in Freeport, Maine! About 20 mins from house. It doesn’t surprise me to see a bunch of cheap materials in use here, LL bean fell from grace awhile back. They outsourced everything to China... if you find an old school LL bean anything, buy it, it’s quality. So much quality that, LL bean used to back EVERYTHING. With a lifetime guarantee! Thanks for the great videos! Adam
You guys re really hitting your stride on these videos. If you go back and look at the early ones, the camera work, lighting, narration; you've elevated it all just to another league. Loading the bobbin 7:28 was so cool. Love those old machines! Outstanding, gentlemen.
I am a armature leather worker. I love videos where you have to do things the old fashioned way with hand tools. Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. My ultimate goal is to make a pair of cowboy boots.
Your charitable humbleness really makes you guys special. But definitely get your full amount and then some when necessary. You need to be compensated for your time and expertise. Definitely keeps your channel growing and expands your audience fortunately. I'll be sure to send my shoes to your shop when the soles wear. Cheers gents!
The felt and leather combo is nice! As for felt in cold climates, you are right. Each time I get a new pair of winter work boots, they have a thick felt liner. I also now add an additional think felt insole that also has a reflective layer to reflect my body heat back into my feet.
Thank you for doing a pair that aren’t made with re-soling in mind! For the past year or so I’ve been looking to transition to better shoes that I actually want to last, but being a woman none of them are made with obvious welts or anything like that! That said, I have one pair of boots that I’ll be sad when I feel like I can no longer wear them. I was just starting to get into looking for high-quality boots & shoes when I bought them and didn’t know what to look for. Maybe one day I’ll feel like spending way more than they’re worth to get the bottoms completely redone, but today’s not that day! lol
Those turned out awesome! I had a pair of Red Wings I died black for work and wished I kept them as I wore them out. Round smooth toe to polish. I loved them. I'm so flat footed they worked great. I will buy a pair again some day. I'm retired after 25 years so no real purpose to wear boots. I'm liking the Thursday boots as well. Thanks for the video and keep them coming!
I have no idea what you were talking about when you began using a lot of "cobbler speak," but watching you work to restore the boots and then seeing the final product was awesome. Thank you for this wonderful video. I think that having a boot restored is up to the owner's discretion, but I wish I hadn't thrown away a pair of 20 year old Timberland boots. Would've loved to have been able to take them to a cobbler to see what they might've done for them. From here on out, I will think twice before throwing away my leather shoes and boots.
I’m in the camp that virtually every pair of boots, shoes, slippers or sandals can be rebuilt it just depends on the cobbler and how deep the buyers pockets are. I watched one video of a cobbler who made a template/pattern from the shoes barely salvageable pieces and completely bring the shoes back from certain death and next weeks trash bin. It can be done, but is it worth it in the end?, well that depends on cobblers skills and abilities/means to do so and if the customer can afford the high price of the build/repair. Anyway great job as always, I’m glad you took on this pair and brought them back to life.
This is one of the things I love about you guys. Is it cost-effective? Maybe, maybe not, but it could provide entertainment to your fans and be a fun challenge to undertake. It shows that you have a true passion for your community and for the work that you do. It's not often to see that these days
Clearly much better than the original product. I love the meticulous care and precise workmanship of skilled craftsmen. It's refreshing to see in a world of planned obsolescence. Thanks for sharing something useful.
Another beautiful job! I cannot stop watching these videos, because the craftsmanship, time and care put into each project is awesome to watch. Keep it up!!
Once a LL bean boot person your always a LLBean boot person. I still have my duck boots my dad bought my over 50 years ago. Still wearable. ( don’t wear them because my dad had bought them for me) I own three other pair now that I do wear. Thanks for the great video and saving those great boots.
I agree with Gary Krell completely. Watching your technique, superior attention to detail, and unmatched craftsmanship, I'm enthralled watching all of you guys videos. My next trip to the area, I most definitely plan on making the effort to drop by and meet you guys - if possible. Keep 'em coming - and thanks very much for sharing with us. Oh, I'm 68 - Gary has me by a few.
Mr Bean would have been proud. He was the original leather upper with rubber lowers for hunters. He made a hundred pairs and ended up replacing about or so at no charge. He was a person that prided himself on quality back then. You have to visit the store in Freeport, Maine. It's open 24-7-365, there are no locks on the doors because it's open. Hell you can go Christmas shopping on Christmas. We have a king size down comforter we bought 29 years ago and it is still lofted after we have it cleaned. Good quality in my books.
I love to watch you work. One thing I think you should include in your videos is how much would normally charge for the work you did and what was the approximate value of the shoe/boot when new.
Totally enjoyed this long video. The addition of close-ups of the hardware as well was informative. The heel screw press was a new one for me, not that I am savvy on all things cobbler. The time taken and the sounds of the job at hand reminded me of why I originally subscribed to your fabulous channel. Thanks for that content. I know it takes time to do these jobs as well as all of the editing for a great video. To top it off, my favorite Trenton&Heath jazz riff. PERFECT! Dank je wel from Amsterdam.
I love all of all of y'alls videos and it is encouraging that even though L.L.Bean doesn't seem like a brand you have a lot of...interest in...that you were kind enough to take on the challenge and kind enough to your customer to fix what seemed like a sentimental boot for her. I have a pair of L.L.Bean kangaroo boots that I really enjoy and while they are welted construction I am sure many cobblers would laugh at me having them refurbished when they get to that point. Glad to know I have a place I can send mine to. Thanks for all of the great content you guys are putting out there. I have learned a TON about my boots and shoes.
Those of us in colder areas love our wool felt. I have Canadian made Sorel boots with wool packs, and wool insoles. Even my Army issue Bata boots (Mickey) have wool felt packed into them.
I saw bedo rebuild a workboot where machine stitched instead of hand stitching, he missed the old holes and the seam was crooked. By far you guys are the best I've seen. Great video and awesome craftsmanship.
Another example of excellent craftsmanship and pride in your work. You’ve rebuilt 2 pairs of my personal shoes. A pair of black Lucchese boots and a pair of cherished dress oxfords. All my shoe and boot repairs will be exclusively sent your way.
I love your channel and I appreciate all the effort time and care that is taken when repairing the shoes you get. Keep up the great work, and Keep on keeping on.
I watched your videos even though I lived thousands of miles away.. Bcoz I really love to see the way you guys cared for all the work and the skills you put into them... Nicely done... From Malaysia 🇲🇾...
I just love watching your videos and really can’t explain why. Have learned what quality construction in a work boot means, so I upped my game with my new boots, 360 Goodyear welted Red Wings.
Speaking from personal experience, once you get good quality boots and bother to take care of them, you are spoiled for life and will find yourself spreading the word.
I just love your videos! I love learning about the process, hearing the sounds of you working the leather, and feeling the reward of seeing the finished shoe. Very well done gentlemen!
I bought a pair of work boots from a company I've never heard of before. The brand is Revolt. They're a fairly inexpensive steel moc toe 6" wedge. They are crazy horse leather with a welted construction. They appear to be exclusive to steel-toe-shoes.com. I liked the look of them so I took a gamble on the $199 purchase. I thoroughly enjoy your helpful videos so I thought I'd see if you wanted to make one with these. There's not any on TH-cam and it may be helpful to others who might be considering them. Have a good one and thanks for all the great content.
Anybody knows what kind of boot comes close to the look of those LL beans in the video but are available today? Simple and comfortable. Very nice work. Much respect !
Had some boots in the garage for 10 yrs. dried mud. Finally brushed them and put on some conditioner. Look great. But they are insulated and crunch when I walk now. What is insulation made of?
I have never seen a pair of boots that worien out. I thought LL Beam were supposed to be good boots? Awesome video thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe my friend.
The loud cackle of disbelief I emitted upon first seeing those boots--whoa! Those were beat! But amazing you could change it to a stiched construction. Great job! 👍🥾
Thanks! These boots were originally constructed without toe puffs, heel counters or shanks. They are more of a relaxed feel kind of boot, similar to moccasins. If we had added any of those, it would have changed the look and feel of the boots, which is what the owner likes about them.
"gonna come open like a can of biscuits." Lol. That's a great way saying it. I'm from East Tennessee so that definitely paints a picture worth a thousand words.
@@TrentonHeath, What!? We lived in Elizabethton for 7 years on G street on the straight stretch between Sylvan Hill Rd. and Division Street. We moved to Blountville (where I grew up) about 4 years ago so we'd be closer to my parents who are in Blountville and my in laws who are in Kingsport. Small world!
I am also 78 yrs old and find shoe recrafting, shoe construction, cobbling and the learning about materials used for the uppers and combinations for the soles and the various crafting most fascinating. I was privelaged to wear good shoes since I was a child as my aunt Stella was the private secretary to John McHale shoes in London Ontario Canada. I usually wore solid brogues for years as did my father. My favorite shoes are Florsheim long wings in shell cordovan. I have boots and shoes by Herring Allen Edmond Barker RW William's leather hunting boots by Hunter which are all good reasonably priced. I would like to own a pair of Carmino Long Wing shell cordovan in the medium brown. After watching many videos I have opted not to buy Alden shoes even though they look so enticing.
Good luck with the boots I have. Every year I go through a pair of 250$ redwings . I work with chemicals so they get pretty nasty. Thankful for a boot voucher!
I have a pair of boots that I think would make for a good video: a pair of rough-out WWII USMC reenactment boondockers. The kind that carried the Marines across the Pacific. These were extras made in Mexico for the filming of “The Pacific” series for HBO. Would be cool watching a new set of soles stitched and tacked on. I think I read something about chunks of cord being mixed in with the original rubber soles, or something like that.
I would have gone with leather laces. Also I would have added support to the upper heel where it it all ruffled up in the back...or at least done something there. But they do look better than before. Wondered if you conditioned, added pigment & shine? Looks like they could have used all that. She plans on keeping them & won't be able to have the resoled again...so why not go all the way?
Super awesome!! I have a similar pair of L. L. Bean boots and was wondering if I could send them in. I can email you back with pictures sometime if you're interested. You guys do such good work! It's enjoyable to watch you work. Thanks for doing what you do.
I noticed they were double stitched down before, but only single stitched after. What was the reason for using a Blake stitch to attach the outsole, instead of using a welt stitch in the old second set of stitch holes to hold on the dainite? I'm sure you had a reason, but I think the other method would have looked good.
Noticed you struggling with Needle Nose Pliers for picking stitches. Could I suggest using electrical side-cutters? Blunt the blade with sandpaper so it grips rather than cuts, and spring loaded makes it more precise and less fatiguing on the hands. Great vid!
How you know you've watched a lot of shoe repair videos: "Hmm, he's cutting the stitching binding the midsole to the welt from the bottom instead of from the side, interesting..." ;)
Wow that is a massive upgrade. Soles look beautiful, with an extra (sort of) Blake stitch? I guess if the customer wears through only the Dainite somehow, the outsole could be still be replaced?
Heath is there a reason you wouldn't have replaced the heel counter before the resole? Regardless of being a stitch down or not? I'd of thought that would have been a must given the state of the back of the boots. Since they are likely never able to be resolved again... They came up great anyway but more of a curiousity than anything else.
Amazing work here. I really did enjoyed watching this. I’m interested. I’ve a pair of leather boots I need similar thing done to. Ive been wondering where to take it to for repairs for 4+ years.
I never thought in my 78 years I would find refurbishing boots and shoes fascinating but im a fan
Thank you!
@@TrentonHeath same here guys , ive always worn boots and discovered yalls channel , and now i have a shoe shine box full of stuff to keep my leather looking great for years!! thank yall for doing this!
You and me both! I must say, for some strange reason.....I’m hooked on watching these videos!
I just enjoy watching people make things.
Well the pandemic has certainly changed my interests quite a bit. 👋🤪
When Laura told me she wanted to find a cobbler for her favorite boots, and then she showed me the bottom of said boots (she was wearing them at the time) I may have laughed or even rolled my eyes.... I am as excited as she is at your craftsmanship. Laura took a long hike in the woods today and I just want you to know how happy she was to wear her favorite boots! 😊♥️
So the common question of the week seems to be, “why wasn’t the heel counter fixed?” Well, for one, we again did a lot of this work free of charge. Free. We could have charged a much higher amount, but we often don’t for some of these videos. If we find a shoe that we think you all may like to watch us redo, and the customer didn’t pay for that much work, we’ll often go ahead and do it, with the customers permission, for entertainment. We do what we can during a busy work week. Secondly, these boots were made like moccasins. There was no stiff heel counter, toe puff or shanks. These boots were originally made from simple leather uppers, FELT insoles and crepe soles. That’s it! No frills. These boots were made for comfort and that’s all. That’s why you see them collapsing along the edges. They weren’t constructed like most boots you see us resoling. 👍
@@mariosantizo4099 You apparently didn’t read the entire post. These boots did not come with toe puffs, shanks or heel counters. To be honest, they were cheaper quality LL Bean boots that we actually made better. To add all of that would have changed the look and feel of these boots. That’s not our call. It’s the customers. Thanks for watching, but we’ll continue to do what we do.
@@mariosantizo4099 No it's not. They took a trashed pair of boots and made them better and serviceable once again. If they were to be "upgraded", the customer should've stepped up to have upgrades made to them, but that's not what was spec'd from her.
Sir I am interested in restoring a pair of Thursday boots and dying them black
@@GizmoGuzman0924 Please visit us at potterandsons.com. We’ll get you taken care of.
I live in Arizona that basically all year round summer and no fit for leather boots at all, but watching your videos makes me wanna buy some nice boots so I can get them resolved in few years LOL
I could almost hear the leather on those boots say "Ahhh .Thank you." when you applied the conditioner. Another case of the customer getting back a pair of boots better than from the factory. Excellent job Heath. Hope you can get that trencher fixed soon .
Thank you very much!
Without meaning to monopolize the comment section every week, I have to remark on how Heath brings hand-stitching to a new level here - splendid work, sir! Nice to see the machinery close-ups too! Best wishes guys
Thank you very much for watching and your comments!
Right? I kind of want to buy shoes and wear em out just to get them restored by these guys :)
Thanks for shouting Laura! Us lady viewers very much appreciate it! Great job giving her boots Potter and Son love.
Thank you so much for watching our videos!
“This whole thang will come open like a can of biscuits.” A very Tennessean remark 😂
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Totally made me laugh
Facts
I love the look of items that do actual work, aren't just for show. Trucks that actually do truck stuff. Tools that have a wear pattern. Boots that are lived-in. You guys are the real deal.
Another fine video as always. I wish L L Bean would make their boots with all of the quality you put into redoing them. I was wondering, if you could maybe do a video about your shop tools and equipment that you use. I think it would be useful and nice to know the names of things you guys use in your video's..
Thank you! Yes, we’ll definitely do a video on all of our tools. 👍
GREAT idea! 🙌🏾
This would be an awesome idea.. kinda wish the reconditioning up the uppers was more detailed also
Also maybe a little bit of history behind the art of shoe and boot refurbishment. Your videos are fantastic. Keep up the good work. P. S. Are there any kids you are passing down some of your skills?
I have a lovely pair of Chippewa boots made for LL Bean. They're much better than these.
Born in Tennessee but Washington D.C. resident for over 20 years now. Love this channel. These guys need a TV show.
My grandfather was a shoemaker. Here in Marília, state os São Paulo, Brazil.
I love your work. My grandpa always says, a shoe have a part of a soul of his owner!
Keep the great job guys!
Hugs from Brazil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Love watching the videos. Makes for a good Saturday morning.
Thank you!
She’s going to love these for a lot longer. Seeing someone make something useable again rather than just throwing it away is commendable and very interesting to watch.
I enjoy your videos so much: they are so relaxing - I guess, it’s always a pleasure to watch professionals at work 😊All the best to you, guys!
Thank you very much!
Love it! I appreciate the fact that you make videos on boots that are in this bad of shape. I have also learned a ton about shoes and find myself looking at others shoes and how they are constructed. Keep up the good work!
People like these guys who work and create with their hands are few and far between these days. What a joy to see, and appreciate you guys letting us watch while you work. Don’t sleep on their grip strength either.
LL bean, located in Freeport, Maine! About 20 mins from house. It doesn’t surprise me to see a bunch of cheap materials in use here, LL bean fell from grace awhile back. They outsourced everything to China... if you find an old school LL bean anything, buy it, it’s quality. So much quality that, LL bean used to back EVERYTHING. With a lifetime guarantee!
Thanks for the great videos!
Adam
Such attention to detail. I appreciate art. This is art, just not what people think of as art.
Thank you!
Amen
True Craftsmanship, U just don't see it anymore, just throw away and buy new.
You guys re really hitting your stride on these videos. If you go back and look at the early ones, the camera work, lighting, narration; you've elevated it all just to another league. Loading the bobbin 7:28 was so cool. Love those old machines! Outstanding, gentlemen.
Thank you very much. Live and learn, I suppose.
I am a armature leather worker. I love videos where you have to do things the old fashioned way with hand tools. Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My ultimate goal is to make a pair of cowboy boots.
Your charitable humbleness really makes you guys special. But definitely get your full amount and then some when necessary. You need to be compensated for your time and expertise.
Definitely keeps your channel growing and expands your audience fortunately.
I'll be sure to send my shoes to your shop when the soles wear. Cheers gents!
Thank you! We really appreciate that.
The felt and leather combo is nice! As for felt in cold climates, you are right. Each time I get a new pair of winter work boots, they have a thick felt liner. I also now add an additional think felt insole that also has a reflective layer to reflect my body heat back into my feet.
Thank you for doing a pair that aren’t made with re-soling in mind! For the past year or so I’ve been looking to transition to better shoes that I actually want to last, but being a woman none of them are made with obvious welts or anything like that!
That said, I have one pair of boots that I’ll be sad when I feel like I can no longer wear them. I was just starting to get into looking for high-quality boots & shoes when I bought them and didn’t know what to look for. Maybe one day I’ll feel like spending way more than they’re worth to get the bottoms completely redone, but today’s not that day! lol
Those turned out awesome! I had a pair of Red Wings I died black for work and wished I kept them as I wore them out. Round smooth toe to polish. I loved them. I'm so flat footed they worked great. I will buy a pair again some day. I'm retired after 25 years so no real purpose to wear boots. I'm liking the Thursday boots as well. Thanks for the video and keep them coming!
I have no idea what you were talking about when you began using a lot of "cobbler speak," but watching you work to restore the boots and then seeing the final product was awesome. Thank you for this wonderful video. I think that having a boot restored is up to the owner's discretion, but I wish I hadn't thrown away a pair of 20 year old Timberland boots. Would've loved to have been able to take them to a cobbler to see what they might've done for them. From here on out, I will think twice before throwing away my leather shoes and boots.
Sorry for the jargon, but thanks for watching!
@@TrentonHeath Sorry, I didn’t mean that as a criticism. More of a testament at how great your work is. Shows your true craftsmanship. 🙏🏾
I’m in the camp that virtually every pair of boots, shoes, slippers or sandals can be rebuilt it just depends on the cobbler and how deep the buyers pockets are. I watched one video of a cobbler who made a template/pattern from the shoes barely salvageable pieces and completely bring the shoes back from certain death and next weeks trash bin. It can be done, but is it worth it in the end?, well that depends on cobblers skills and abilities/means to do so and if the customer can afford the high price of the build/repair. Anyway great job as always, I’m glad you took on this pair and brought them back to life.
This is one of the things I love about you guys. Is it cost-effective? Maybe, maybe not, but it could provide entertainment to your fans and be a fun challenge to undertake. It shows that you have a true passion for your community and for the work that you do. It's not often to see that these days
"Come apart like it's made of biscuits" just might be my new favorite idiom.
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@@TrentonHeath How common is that ‘come open like a ton of biscuits’ or was it another southern polished original?
“Being in tall cotton” is a favorite Southern expression of mine
Clearly much better than the original product. I love the meticulous care and precise workmanship of skilled craftsmen. It's refreshing to see in a world of planned obsolescence. Thanks for sharing something useful.
Thank you very much!
Another beautiful job! I cannot stop watching these videos, because the craftsmanship, time and care put into each project is awesome to watch. Keep it up!!
We appreciate you watching them.
@@TrentonHeath
I cannot wait to see my finished Lucchese black cherry boots. I’m sure you’ll do another great job!
Once a LL bean boot person your always a LLBean boot person. I still have my duck boots my dad bought my over 50 years ago. Still wearable. ( don’t wear them because my dad had bought them for me) I own three other pair now that I do wear. Thanks for the great video and saving those great boots.
I like that you used John 3:17 very few people use that verse
Good job
Thank you!
It would be awesome if you could do a machinery rundown, with a little in depth explanation of some of the specialist equipment you use
Speaking of going the extra mile! It's a gift of a thousand miles for her!!
I agree with Gary Krell completely. Watching your technique, superior attention to detail, and unmatched craftsmanship, I'm enthralled watching all of you guys videos. My next trip to the area, I most definitely plan on making the effort to drop by and meet you guys - if possible. Keep 'em coming - and thanks very much for sharing with us. Oh, I'm 68 - Gary has me by a few.
That was probably the best end result boot restoration i have seen, You just turned these boots into a Going out for Steak eat'in boots.Great Job..
Thank you sir!
Mr Bean would have been proud. He was the original leather upper with rubber lowers for hunters. He made a hundred pairs and ended up replacing about or so at no charge. He was a person that prided himself on quality back then. You have to visit the store in Freeport, Maine. It's open 24-7-365, there are no locks on the doors because it's open. Hell you can go Christmas shopping on Christmas. We have a king size down comforter we bought 29 years ago and it is still lofted after we have it cleaned. Good quality in my books.
Thank you so much for producing these videos, as someone who is learning to make boots it's great to see what professional cobblers do.
Thank you for watching and good luck!
A rebuilt shoe from you guys is better than a new shoe. The hands-on skill and quality that y’all provide cannot be matched.
I love the burnishing of the material and then seeing the different layers. That was an excellent choice.
Thank you!
I love to watch you work. One thing I think you should include in your videos is how much would normally charge for the work you did and what was the approximate value of the shoe/boot when new.
You turned them into a Viberg boot with your great restoration. I wish I had a layer of felt in my winter boots!
Totally enjoyed this long video. The addition of close-ups of the hardware as well was informative. The heel screw press was a new one for me, not that I am savvy on all things cobbler. The time taken and the sounds of the job at hand reminded me of why I originally subscribed to your fabulous channel. Thanks for that content. I know it takes time to do these jobs as well as all of the editing for a great video. To top it off, my favorite Trenton&Heath jazz riff. PERFECT! Dank je wel from Amsterdam.
Thank you so much for watching. Love Amsterdam. We’ve been there many times!
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed it.
I love all of all of y'alls videos and it is encouraging that even though L.L.Bean doesn't seem like a brand you have a lot of...interest in...that you were kind enough to take on the challenge and kind enough to your customer to fix what seemed like a sentimental boot for her. I have a pair of L.L.Bean kangaroo boots that I really enjoy and while they are welted construction I am sure many cobblers would laugh at me having them refurbished when they get to that point. Glad to know I have a place I can send mine to. Thanks for all of the great content you guys are putting out there. I have learned a TON about my boots and shoes.
Those of us in colder areas love our wool felt. I have Canadian made Sorel boots with wool packs, and wool insoles. Even my Army issue Bata boots (Mickey) have wool felt packed into them.
I saw bedo rebuild a workboot where machine stitched instead of hand stitching, he missed the old holes and the seam was crooked. By far you guys are the best I've seen. Great video and awesome craftsmanship.
Another example of excellent craftsmanship and pride in your work. You’ve rebuilt 2 pairs of my personal shoes. A pair of black Lucchese boots and a pair of cherished dress oxfords. All my shoe and boot repairs will be exclusively sent your way.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate you giving us the opportunity to refurbish your shoes and boots!
I love your channel and I appreciate all the effort time and care that is taken when repairing the shoes you get. Keep up the great work, and Keep on keeping on.
I watched your videos even though I lived thousands of miles away.. Bcoz I really love to see the way you guys cared for all the work and the skills you put into them... Nicely done...
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Craftsmanship and very clever problem solving in one very impressive repair job. These are almost better than the high end rennovations.
I just love watching your videos and really can’t explain why. Have learned what quality construction in a work boot means, so I upped my game with my new boots, 360 Goodyear welted Red Wings.
Speaking from personal experience, once you get good quality boots and bother to take care of them, you are spoiled for life and will find yourself spreading the word.
@@darrellhendrix5502 agreed!
Thank you very much for watching! Enjoy the boots!
Those are awesome, perfect new soles on a well worn in boots.....them boots have soul!!!!
Anyone would love to have them.
Love watching you guys!!
Thank you very much!
I just love your videos! I love learning about the process, hearing the sounds of you working the leather, and feeling the reward of seeing the finished shoe. Very well done gentlemen!
Thank you so very much! We’re happy you are enjoying them.
I’m surprised you didn’t put some support around the heels.....they look collapsed !
Overall a nice repair!
Gents, really enjoying the Saturday morning releases! Another quality video. I hate when my boots "come open like a can of biscuits"!
Thank you very much! 😂
I bought a pair of work boots from a company I've never heard of before. The brand is Revolt. They're a fairly inexpensive steel moc toe 6" wedge. They are crazy horse leather with a welted construction. They appear to be exclusive to steel-toe-shoes.com. I liked the look of them so I took a gamble on the $199 purchase. I thoroughly enjoy your helpful videos so I thought I'd see if you wanted to make one with these. There's not any on TH-cam and it may be helpful to others who might be considering them. Have a good one and thanks for all the great content.
I love that the nails are in a 1960s Monkeywood snack tray
Wow! I am impressed, great job resoleing those boots.
Awesome repair job. Classic job. Thanks Chaps.
Anybody knows what kind of boot comes close to the look of those LL beans in the video but are available today? Simple and comfortable.
Very nice work. Much respect !
Really was the ultimate upgrade, excellent rebuild they look great.
I love watching craftsmanship in action. This is a great channel.
Thank you for watching!
My favourite end to a Saturday is catching up with your new videos! Love your work, gentlemen!
Thank you so much for watching!
Had some boots in the garage for 10 yrs. dried mud. Finally brushed them and put on some conditioner. Look great. But they are insulated and crunch when I walk now. What is insulation made of?
I have never seen a pair of boots that worien out. I thought LL Beam were supposed to be good boots? Awesome video thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe my friend.
The loud cackle of disbelief I emitted upon first seeing those boots--whoa! Those were beat!
But amazing you could change it to a stiched construction. Great job! 👍🥾
Thank you!
Absolutely loving the closeups, especially when they include tools/equipment!
Thank you!
Hi guys! I love the new production quality! Keep it up!
these bros know there stuff when it comes to restoring shoes......salute!
Loved it when the bobbin ran out sewing the felt to the leather! That’s real life folks.
Thanks for the videos! I really enjoy them! Can you go over insoles and how to deal with no arch in a person’s foot?
This might be why I only bought one pair of LL BEAN back in the 80’s -don’t look that sturdy great job restoring them though 👍🏼
I like the layered colors on the soles.
Thank you
Older LLBean items were such good quality. And yes Maine is cold... greetings from the pine tree state. Cool video!
Great work as always! Was wondering though, why no heel counter (and toecap & shank)?
Thanks! These boots were originally constructed without toe puffs, heel counters or shanks. They are more of a relaxed feel kind of boot, similar to moccasins. If we had added any of those, it would have changed the look and feel of the boots, which is what the owner likes about them.
"gonna come open like a can of biscuits." Lol. That's a great way saying it. I'm from East Tennessee so that definitely paints a picture worth a thousand words.
😉 What part? A lot of our family is from Elizabethton.
@@TrentonHeath, What!? We lived in Elizabethton for 7 years on G street on the straight stretch between Sylvan Hill Rd. and Division Street. We moved to Blountville (where I grew up) about 4 years ago so we'd be closer to my parents who are in Blountville and my in laws who are in Kingsport. Small world!
I am also 78 yrs old and find shoe recrafting, shoe construction, cobbling and the learning about materials used for the uppers and combinations for the soles and the various crafting most fascinating. I was privelaged to wear good shoes since I was a child as my aunt Stella was the private secretary to John McHale shoes in London Ontario Canada. I usually wore solid brogues for years as did my father. My favorite shoes are Florsheim long wings in shell cordovan. I have boots and shoes by Herring Allen Edmond Barker RW William's leather hunting boots by Hunter which are all good reasonably priced. I would like to own a pair of Carmino Long Wing shell cordovan in the medium brown. After watching many videos I have opted not to buy Alden shoes even though they look so enticing.
Wow, that is amazing!
Good luck with the boots I have. Every year I go through a pair of 250$ redwings . I work with chemicals so they get pretty nasty. Thankful for a boot voucher!
I have a pair of boots that I think would make for a good video: a pair of rough-out WWII USMC reenactment boondockers. The kind that carried the Marines across the Pacific. These were extras made in Mexico for the filming of “The Pacific” series for HBO. Would be cool watching a new set of soles stitched and tacked on. I think I read something about chunks of cord being mixed in with the original rubber soles, or something like that.
Must have crazy grip strength. Appreciate the cool content for us T&H junkies.
Thank you very much for watching!
Great job brother.
That 1 dislike is probably from the foam you took out.
Haha... thank you!
Nice job. The heel cups on these, especially the right, looked pretty smashed. Is there no way to come this a light when you are doing a re-craft?
3:59 and there goes the bobbin thread ;P
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The craftsmanship is so amazing
Thank you!
I would have gone with leather laces. Also I would have added support to the upper heel where it it all ruffled up in the back...or at least done something there. But they do look better than before. Wondered if you conditioned, added pigment & shine? Looks like they could have used all that. She plans on keeping them & won't be able to have the resoled again...so why not go all the way?
Super awesome!! I have a similar pair of L. L. Bean boots and was wondering if I could send them in. I can email you back with pictures sometime if you're interested. You guys do such good work! It's enjoyable to watch you work. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thanks for watching! Yes, please feel free to email us with some pics.
I noticed they were double stitched down before, but only single stitched after. What was the reason for using a Blake stitch to attach the outsole, instead of using a welt stitch in the old second set of stitch holes to hold on the dainite? I'm sure you had a reason, but I think the other method would have looked good.
Looks better than the originals. Excellent work!
Thank you!
Watched a second time and enjoyed it more. The journey from throwaway boots to leather spats and back to "real" boots. Wow.
Those boots have definitely seen a lot of use. Good job Heath. Have a great weekend and be safe.
Thank you very much and you as well.
This is a meh boot reconstructed into a great boot! Love your work always! I may need to send in a pair of shoes to resolve!
Noticed you struggling with Needle Nose Pliers for picking stitches. Could I suggest using electrical side-cutters? Blunt the blade with sandpaper so it grips rather than cuts, and spring loaded makes it more precise and less fatiguing on the hands. Great vid!
Thank you for the advice!
as always you guys go the extra mile with some great content. Thanks for sharing guys, always neat to see what projects you send our way!
How you know you've watched a lot of shoe repair videos:
"Hmm, he's cutting the stitching binding the midsole to the welt from the bottom instead of from the side, interesting..." ;)
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No idea why I watch this. Just oddly satisfying and really good looking man with a soothing voice!
Thank you!
Wow that is a massive upgrade. Soles look beautiful, with an extra (sort of) Blake stitch? I guess if the customer wears through only the Dainite somehow, the outsole could be still be replaced?
This was awesome! So cool to see you come up with a way to get them done.
Heath is there a reason you wouldn't have replaced the heel counter before the resole? Regardless of being a stitch down or not? I'd of thought that would have been a must given the state of the back of the boots. Since they are likely never able to be resolved again...
They came up great anyway but more of a curiousity than anything else.
Old boot likes this looks so amazing when restored, the leather has so much character
Amazing work here. I really did enjoyed watching this. I’m interested. I’ve a pair of leather boots I need similar thing done to. Ive been wondering where to take it to for repairs for 4+ years.