Have you ever done a resole on a pair of Danner Mountain Light II in brown? I looked at the order page but couldn’t see the sole that Danner specifies.
My father had a shoe repair business in our garage back in the late 60's early 70's. My job was the initial cleaning and then the final buff. condition and shine. I still have a couple of the shoe horns i used to use. we had a huge belt driven 7 station buffing and grinding machine, the stitcher and presses. I loved going to the supply store every other saturday morning to restock the shop. loved the smell of leather and soles in that place. This brings back so many memories, wish i could teleport back to those days just to spend more time with my father.
As a former shoemaker who used to work by hand with only a tredle sewing machine for stitching uppers (all welts and soles hand sewn) and the proud owner of 4 pairs of Redwings now over 30 years old (the boots, not me!) I truly enjoyed this level of care and skill. 1.4 M views : i'm not alone !
@@fransantelli I couldn’t tell you the brand they use, but if you wanted to try to resole your own boots just order Barge Cement they all work great. Also to help removing the soles buy some acetone it helps to loosen the glue up and to make it not as messy buy one of those clear bottles like he used with the long nozzle. Hope that helps 👍🏼
Seeing those boots reminds me of my Granddad. He went to get a new pair of Redwing boots and had sticker shock when the sales lady told him they cost $200+. My mom said he looked at the lady and pointed at his old ones and stated "Those only cost me $35!!" "When did you buy them sir?" "1935!" The sales lady made a phone call and offered him $100 for his old boots so they could put them on display, with the racoon skin laces that were in them. He accepted and wore the new boots till the day he died.
I love the way that Trenton says "there's not a whole lot that we're going to be able to do for the uppers", but then proceeds to refurbish the uppers superbly, restoring colour and condition! Gotta say, your videos are now a little highlight of my weekend. Now, if I could only find the sign up sheet for the Potter and Sons Internship Programme.....! Well done Trenton!
I was wondering the same thing. The ‘local’ shoe repair shop just closed. The gentleman and his wife retired. He did shoe repair and his wife did clothing alterations. I was wondering if I could go to Nashville for a couple of months to learn the ropes. The shop is just sitting there with all the machines sitting still.
I remember my dad wearing redwing boots just like these to work everyday. He would get them resoled mid way through their life. I remember picking them up at our neighborhood shoemaker, an old world italian guy named Joe. Whenever I picked up the boots they would look like new. My dad was an ornamental ironworker in NYC (local 580). I remember my dad treating his boots every week or so with leather oil. It kept them looking great. My dad would polish his casual loafers, his Sunday wingtips and his workboots routinely and shoe care was something I remember him doing, that people today rarely do.
I'm a retired cardiopulmonologist, it's relaxing to care for my various footwear. When working, I wore athletic shoes exclusively, now I don't even own a pair.
I really salute you sir. In this age of disposable everything you keep these amazing skills alive. I believe that if we all bought less, bought better and repair goods as much as we replace them, then the environment would be much better off.
It hits me as a sort of "Visual" ASMR. I think you hit it on the head with 'this level of craftsmanship'... pretty much anything done to the best level will grab my attention.
I remember as a young girl watching my mother working on her leather projects. She was very talented at tooling the leather. She made wallets, belts, purses and other small accessories. I have a large clutch purse that she tooled and braided the seams. She also lined it with suede. I'm thinking that it is around 70 years old. Watching the different methods you use brought back many memories of her furnishing the leather, scribing edges, etc. Thank you.
Thank you guys so much for the repair, boots came out amazing. In my defense the boots have be resoled 4-5 times prior and I only let them get this bad when they were sent back from Red Wing as "unrepairable". Thanks again for saving my favorites!
@Lucas Pape I tie rebar and average 2 pairs per year.. sometimes more. It REALLY depends on the job and boot you buy, red wings might buy you an extra 6 months
I learned cobbling from 2 Navajo brothers. They were amazing to learn from. This is a skill set craft that should be handed down to those who want to learn it before it becomes lost in the fold.
Cup of coffee on a wet afternoon, beagle sleeping by my side, boot repair video to watch. That ladies and gents, is how you beat a coronavirus. Thanks for posting.
It reminded me of my dad cleaning & polishing all of our leather shoes every week. He’d bring his shoe cleaning tote down to the family room every Saturday night & make sure all of our shoes were shined up for church on Sunday. He’s a good father.
This is so amazing to watch. Nice to see craftsmanship still alive and well in a a lost art. Hard to find talented tradesmen and the talented craftsmen that take care of our feet. HUGE Respect to you guys
This just proves that you don't have to throw old things away, especially quaality shoes. I love that these ended up having a new and worn feel at the same time. I'd definitely be rocking these boots. I've been thinking about getting some boots like these. Thanks for a great video. Fascinating to watch.
It’s really relaxing after watching a load of rubbish on TH-cam to just sit back and watch an old fashioned craftsman make magic happen, it’s a real skill and beautiful to see, thank you👍
Lately I have been watching shoe repair videos, rug cleaning and car detailing videos. It's therapeutic and a guaranteed happy ending. I blame the 2020 for being so messed up. And who doesn't like to see something made better, clean and shiny after being messed up.
Pure craftsmanship. As one who grew up in a very busy shoe repair shop, time was of the essence and did not allow for this kind of renovation (unfortunately). We had the standard Landis stitcher which constantly broke down as well as the Auto -Soler 8 and 12 models. The cement we used was the "Barge" brand. I never saw the "lace machine" and we relied instead on the "rawhide" laces. It was tough work and by the end of a 10-12 hour day, we wete - worn out. Great video!
Great to see you, my friend! As many times as I’ve seen you and Heath do these jaw dropping transformations, I continue to enjoy them and be amazed. The owner of these Red Wings will be thrilled! Take care.
This is fascinating. I was getting tired of “Will It Start” automotive videos and I’m very happy I stumbled upon your posts. . This is truly an art during this time of throw away items.
This video brought a lot of memories back for me. Redwing Moc boots were what my Grandfather wore almost ever day on the farm and he wore them down to about how those looked there at first. Thanks for the memories!
So glad to see that one can actually have shoes repaired. Nowadays, we are often told: "I can do the repairs, but it will cost almost as much as buying a new pair." I take care of my shoes and by the time they need repairs or replacing, I don't necessarily find a replacement that suits me. Every Spring, I take my winter boots to the shoe repair shop for a good inspection cleaning and conditioning. I clean and protect them through the winter, but the shop makes them look new.
I own a red wing store (as well as a shoe repair store) and it costs between $100-$125 for resole but cost more to re-welt all together around $175. Red Wing Mocs are almost $300 and Rangers are $330 so definitely worth repairing, specially since you have already molded the uppers to fit your feet.
I been binge watching your videos alot lately. Being an guitar luthier, amp tech, and pedal builder, I appreciate anyone's craft, and especially one the ones who go the extra mile! My top ten channels on youtube!! Really within my top 5.
I found a pair of Danner “Bull Run” moc toe boots sittin’ pretty at one of my local Goodwills a few years ago. It was 50% off Saturday so I snagged them ASAP! Took em home, cleaned them up, and was blown away at how nice they came out after recrafting. I basically got a $200 pair of boots for under $50 once it wall said and done! Great casual boot, work boot, motorcycle boots very versatile boot (like the Wolverine “1000 Mile” boot). I LOVE this channel, guys! #staySAFE everyone! 🙌🏾
So we happy to see the art of shoe repair is not completely lost. You guys do fantastic work. I don’t have any shoe repair near me anymore. A dying art I hope through you comes back again.
I like the idea of refurbishing rather than buying new. I enjoy fixing things myself. I'd guess, just as my trade, this takes years to master. I did part time finishing work for a leather goods manufacturer and really enjoyed the work.
I remember as a kid walking into the shoe repair shop down the street from where we lived, as i walked in the smell of the leather would hit me in the face, i loved that smell. It's sad there aren't more of these shoe repair guys around.
I might be wrong, but from what I understand, a new sole can't be sewn to the midsole or upper unless it's a certain type of stitching. One of which is called a Goodyear welt. Because of the expense involved, most soles aren't attached this way anymore, the manufacturers just use glue. Now glue isn't bad per se, but it doesn't last as long. I recently bought a pair of Nike Monarchs for 80.00 dollars, and they were shot in 4 months. You'd think for 80.00 dollars they'd last more than 4 months. That's 240.00 a year for tennis shoes. Or you can spend 240.00 dollars for a good pair of boots that can be resoled.
WOW! AMAZING! What a master hand!! We know these would feel so darn, comfortable. Thank you for the opportunity to see the craftsmanship and the end results. Thank you!
So glad I stopped by this video. So many amazing trades like this have been lost to time, more often than not people throw away their boots and items like this rather than restore them as a person wouldve many years ago. Amazing job, and awesome to watch, thank you so much for keeping this tradition alive.
You are a true craftsman! Boot repairs like this are worth every penny of cost, since you're investing your educated work experience and knowledge in the repairs! Our society needs to think in terms of more of a repurposing mode, instead of throwaway, to save our planet.
Excellent video...I'm in Canada and I can appreciate quality workmanship...I constantly see higher end boots when I'm thrifting that have great potential...most people just keep walking by..I bought a great pair of men's Red Wing boots for a song for my son..and all they needed was a small cleanup..I will keep you guys in mind if I come across something that needs saving...
Even if it’s not the shop that posted video the video if you have cobblers in your town use them you’d be surprised at what can be done to get more life out of your footwear especially your favorite boots I just bought some new redwings and you bet I’ll have them redone when ready at least once in their life with me hell I got a I gotta have something type of import boot to last me 4years with a repair or two use your local shops or they won’t be there and new will be only option good job on the vid guys love to see favorite shoes of folks fixed and back on the road I bet the shoes the were fixed in this vid feel like second skins to the owner ....👍👍👍
Consider, as I did decades ago, paid employment with employee allowance so you can buy your choice of footwear. I choose Red Wing and that purchase our of my attire allowance at no cost . Until I retired and I'd worn out all but one pair of boots. Happily, I found better cold weather waterproof boots, living as I do in the Pacific Northwest. I can recommend being paid to go buy Red Wing. If you're not so paid and you hate cold wet feet I recommend Cofta Thermic. $125 a pair out of New York State. Italian-made but originally designed by the CCCP for thermonuclear warfare and routinely issued to their Spetsnaz.
@@fuzzy11901 Took my boots to a "cobbler" near me, they ruined them. I now only trust cobblers in TX and am willing to pay the extra price for shipping. Not worth ruining a $350 pair of boots
Fascinating video! We have become a waste-full and disposable society, and I love seeing things reworked and renewed by skilled craftsman. It's getting harder to find shoe makers, clock makers, tailors, blacksmiths and other trades that can make things like new again. I've always been a believer in buying good quality (but more expensive) items that last and can be repaired instead of tossed out.
Same here. I would venture that they would not believe these are the same pair of boots. Absolutely phenomenal how these were changed under the profesional care of a true craftsman.
Oh I truly miss seeing our Boot, Shoe and Saddle Repair shops in our little towns. I didn't think anyone did this anymore. Fond memories of the smell of these shops when I was a kid picking up something for a family member. A Boot Repair Shop use to be in every town when I was a kid, never see them anymore. Thought it was a dead art, so glad the skill is continuing. Enjoyed watching you work.
Very satisfying to watch, the man even makes his own shoe laces......... A lot of skills, that once were are gone, glad to see there is still some ''good old stuff'' around. I salute you!
Thats pretty amazing, love the sound of that sewing machine. Was wondering if you could name the products you use as your doing the repair? The cork was especially interesting
My dad used to do Shoe repair, his shop was called Robertos Shoe Repair in Redwood City Ca. I grew up seeing him fix these up all the time, brings back memories watching this video. Also remember going to Saderma in South San Francisco before they only kept the one in LA open.
My 23 yr old son walked in while I was watching this, he teased me I’m getting old for watching shoe repair videos (I’m turning into my dad) BUT he stayed and finished the video with me haha
I just turned 27. I’ve been a huge fan of boot repair and leather quality comparison videos for 4 years now. Some younger people get into the quality and take interest in the craft behind boots/shoes.
My Grandfather in London was a retired shoemaker. When I was was a child I used to watch him in his home workshop doing similar work. He used to repair neighbors and friends shoes for basically the replacement cost of materials. I would guess, as I fast approach his age, he did it to keep his mind occupied,
I recently had the guys at Cobblers Plus here in Denver so a full resolve on a pair Frye Harness 8R boots. Cost me $200 for the resole, a brand new pair costs $300. Well worth it if you ask me. To have a pair of boots that’s already broken in, has great patina, and does not contribute to the western single use consumerist lifestyle.
Jacob bridges my last pair I bought that I still have got on sale for 90 bucks because they were 14 s . Wore mock toe redwings every day for 30 years no break in time required feel good out the box and just get better.
I enjoy watching someone who loves what he does and is good at it. I had my rompers resoled a while back. I guy here in town with a shop like yours. I have a whole new appreciation for him.
When you're sanding the excess off the sole, how do you avoid taking off the edge of that midsole? Just feel? Certain grit sandpaper that doesn't eat leather?
@Reality Lives Onward Always your analogy is horrible, and yes you can apologize for other people. It is literally done all the time by people across world lol. But thank you, I appreciate opinion. 👍🏼
@@Orlanzepol123 Why shame on them? Those boots cost a couple hundred dollars. It looks like the guy wore them for several years. RW would have re-soled them for about $100 if the owner sent them in before wearing out the midsole. It doesn't make sense to spend several hours repairing a pair of boots that cost less than $300.
Took my Redwing's (Pecos) pull on boots to local shoe repair shop here in Virginia. They stated the saddle was broken and they could not be repaired? Should have sent them to you guys. Man I loved those boots. Anyway great video new to your channel and look forward to learning new tips into keeping my new (Pecos) pull on boots in great shape. Yes loved them so much I had to buy another pair. But these don't fit like my old ones. Miss those great old boots. Thanks for your channel and all the great tips I have seen thus far.
It would be awesome if you did a price breakdown. How much time it took you to do this, how much the boots cost and how much the work cost. I think it would be cool and also help people understand the value of the work being done.
My dad was a true connoisseur of fine leather shoes. He worked as a shoe salesman until he retired, or more like, when the company went out of business. I remember growing up and him wearing the those Florsheim, E.T. Wright, wing tips, which seemed to last forever. I can still recall his footsteps coming down the street...the thick soled shoes making a very distinct sound. I've always liked good shoes, guess I owe this to my dad. And yes, I do have a shoe fetish. Anyways, I'm going to look up your company and see about sending a pair of my Readings to get resoled. Great video.
So satisfying to see you perform such a valuable service. This is how things should be done ...this is going green...this is kept alive amidst a disposable wasteful generation of consumer glut!
Why not? I’ve had a pair sitting at redwings for 3 months now that are no where close to as bad as those. I’m sure he’d get it done faster and just as good if not better. As long as it doesn’t cost me close to the price of buying new boots
As a kid I would often go with my mom to a shoe repair shop, it was cheaper to repair than to get a new pair. I would always be in awe of their work. It truly is an art.
Judging by the wear of the boots, the owner works a demanding job on his feet. If he were to buy a new pair of boots, they could make his feet sore and reduce his productivity. If he works construction and it takes him an extra day to finish a project, that can be much more costly than a couple hundred bucks invested in comfortable footwear for optimum performance.
Probably just didn't wanna say bye to the boots. Brand new redwings could be upwards of $300 or more. Idk what restoration costs though so I'm also curious why someone would do this instead of breaking in a new pair. However I would bet this pair is not the customers only pair so I highly doubt it has to do with saving time.
Just my opinion, redwing probably could have repaired them, however their cost to repair them probably labor wise, wouldn’t justify it. I could be wrong, I know nothing of shoe repair, but paying to repair vs replacement, I couldn’t imagine would be to far apart $ wise.
These poor Redwing boots were so trashed, I'm actually surprised the owner didn't just toss them in preferance of a new pair. I wonder what the cost savings was for these as opposed to a brand new pair? The only downfall is that Trenyon and Heath restore and repair with a much higher standard than aa new pair off an assembly line
Their website seems to indicate that putting on a new sole would be about half the price of a new pair. Not sure about the conditioning and dying. But if the uppers aren't too damaged it seems worth the price, plus the boots are already broken in.
@@edmundooliver7584 - I don't know. There isn't much information about that on their site. You could contact them and ask specifically about this video, what they charged the owner for their services. It would give you a better idea whether to repair or buy new.
Sorry for they delay in recommended videos at the end! We were having some technical issues. As always, thank you all very much for watching!!
I imagine you guys get some pretty funky smelling boot/shoes brought in to the shop.
Markoman Haha...every now and then. 😁
Have you ever done a resole on a pair of Danner Mountain Light II in brown? I looked at the order page but couldn’t see the sole that Danner specifies.
Guys please take look at this leather restauration,🙏
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@@TrentonHeath red wing sent my boots back to me and said sorry we can't fix these. I have 2 pairs of 1412s that need fixing
My father had a shoe repair business in our garage back in the late 60's early 70's. My job was the initial cleaning and then the final buff. condition and shine. I still have a couple of the shoe horns i used to use. we had a huge belt driven 7 station buffing and grinding machine, the stitcher and presses. I loved going to the supply store every other saturday morning to restock the shop. loved the smell of leather and soles in that place. This brings back so many memories, wish i could teleport back to those days just to spend more time with my father.
Do it with your son then.
This is the stuff that parents should be doing with their kids. Wholesome, productive, learning. You'll always have these times friend.
@@belliduradespicio8009 I dont know but they need to go on because im downwind and got a big wave of onion drift by and it's got my eyes watering 😃
God bless you bro.
Son of a son of a sailor..I recall spending much time with local tailors in the botony Mills area of town, I miss quality.
I know I'm getting old when I find videos like this therapeutic.
me toooooooooo
Ditto!
Same
Whelp, guess I'm getting old too.
Yup
As a former shoemaker who used to work by hand with only a tredle sewing machine for stitching uppers (all welts and soles hand sewn) and the proud owner of 4 pairs of Redwings now over 30 years old (the boots, not me!) I truly enjoyed this level of care and skill.
1.4 M views : i'm not alone !
Clarification: boots over 30, me over 60 😉
Do you know what kind of glue that was that he used to attach the soles?
@@fransantelli I couldn’t tell you the brand they use, but if you wanted to try to resole your own boots just order Barge Cement they all work great. Also to help removing the soles buy some acetone it helps to loosen the glue up and to make it not as messy buy one of those clear bottles like he used with the long nozzle. Hope that helps 👍🏼
@@davidmatthews3131 you sir have boots the same age as me.. wow.. the respect for people older than me just grows and grows.
Seeing those boots reminds me of my Granddad. He went to get a new pair of Redwing boots and had sticker shock when the sales lady told him they cost $200+. My mom said he looked at the lady and pointed at his old ones and stated "Those only cost me $35!!" "When did you buy them sir?" "1935!" The sales lady made a phone call and offered him $100 for his old boots so they could put them on display, with the racoon skin laces that were in them. He accepted and wore the new boots till the day he died.
Loved your story..☺
Your Grandpa's shoes will cost $1000(at least) in the Asia fancy fashion store,especially in Japan.
BTW back in 1935, 35 dollar is quite a lot.(1$ for 20 can soda or 15 soup can)
A most precious, irreplaceable story ❤ Thank you & God bless you for sharing that!!
That's a brilliant story, its a shame your grandad didn't know of this guy, he could have repaired his old pair for him.
Friend, in my 67 years on this Earth I have never seen that done..thank you for showing me the work you done..
I loved watching you restore these boots. It's wonderful that the owner didnt just throw them away. Thank you.
90s and early 2000s: Saturday morning cartoons
Now: Watching these magnificent gentlemen do some magic.
Jay - so true! 🙌🏾
Thank you so much for watching!
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SAME HERE
Lol! As I read your comment, it's Saturday morning!
I love the way that Trenton says "there's not a whole lot that we're going to be able to do for the uppers", but then proceeds to refurbish the uppers superbly, restoring colour and condition!
Gotta say, your videos are now a little highlight of my weekend.
Now, if I could only find the sign up sheet for the Potter and Sons Internship Programme.....!
Well done Trenton!
I was wondering the same thing. The ‘local’ shoe repair shop just closed. The gentleman and his wife retired. He did shoe repair and his wife did clothing alterations. I was wondering if I could go to Nashville for a couple of months to learn the ropes. The shop is just sitting there with all the machines sitting still.
This is exactly what I was gonna say. The uppers look phenomenal.
Thank you so much!
@@susanrussell8195 i say dooooo iit
Lol! Exactly. If I ever get a bad diagnosis medically I know where I'm heading. "Screw it, bro. Ain't got much to lose. See what you can do."
I remember my dad wearing redwing boots just like these to work everyday. He would get them resoled mid way through their life. I remember picking them up at our neighborhood shoemaker, an old world italian guy named Joe. Whenever I picked up the boots they would look like new. My dad was an ornamental ironworker in NYC (local 580). I remember my dad treating his boots every week or so with leather oil. It kept them looking great. My dad would polish his casual loafers, his Sunday wingtips and his workboots routinely and shoe care was something I remember him doing, that people today rarely do.
I'm a retired cardiopulmonologist, it's relaxing to care for my various footwear. When working, I wore athletic shoes exclusively, now I don't even own a pair.
I really salute you sir. In this age of disposable everything you keep these amazing skills alive. I believe that if we all bought less, bought better and repair goods as much as we replace them, then the environment would be much better off.
Need to turn back time to pre 1972, when that rat - bastard Nixon got the United States back in bed with China and slave labor.
So true. Such a wise and relatable comment. Well said.
Well said!
HE'S TOO EXPENSIVE! CHEAPER TO BUY A,NEW PAIR.
Yeah I wish companies would understand a lot of americans are willing to pay the extra for high quality american made stuff.
Something soothing about watching a repair done with this level of craftsmanship.
Thank you so much!
Seems like some machines still need human hands🤷🏻♂️😂😂
It hits me as a sort of "Visual" ASMR. I think you hit it on the head with 'this level of craftsmanship'... pretty much anything done to the best level will grab my attention.
IKR!!!
I was just gonna say that its relaxing but such a dying art
It's a shame the world has gone disposable , nice to see old school craftsmanship like this ! Wonderful job sir , hat's off to you...
Ironworker 720
OMG, I have not seen cobbling craftsmanship like this in 40 years! Thank you so much for keeping your art alive!
Yes, you are to be commended. Great job sr.
I can almost hear the boots say thank you.
😂
Boots said "God bless you"
😂🤣😅
They did
If im not mistaken these boots belong to a man who was killed on death row in north dakota.
I remember as a young girl watching my mother working on her leather projects. She was very talented at tooling the leather. She made wallets, belts, purses and other small accessories. I have a large clutch purse that she tooled and braided the seams. She also lined it with suede. I'm thinking that it is around 70 years old. Watching the different methods you use brought back many memories of her furnishing the leather, scribing edges, etc. Thank you.
Nothing like seeing a master at work. I can’t believe how good they look.
Thank you guys so much for the repair, boots came out amazing. In my defense the boots have be resoled 4-5 times prior and I only let them get this bad when they were sent back from Red Wing as "unrepairable". Thanks again for saving my favorites!
Haha...no worries! We’ve seen WAY worse! These were a piece of cake to redo. 👍 Glad we were able to help.
Did it cost more to restore them, rather than buying a new pair?
Burt Reynolds that’s my question.
@Lucas Pape I tie rebar and average 2 pairs per year.. sometimes more. It REALLY depends on the job and boot you buy, red wings might buy you an extra 6 months
How much was for that repair?
I learned cobbling from 2 Navajo brothers. They were amazing to learn from. This is a skill set craft that should be handed down to those who want to learn it before it becomes lost in the fold.
Cup of coffee on a wet afternoon, beagle sleeping by my side, boot repair video to watch. That ladies and gents, is how you beat a coronavirus. Thanks for posting.
Hahaha! Thank you so much!
Yeah, you had me with Beag.
You're gay
Watching creftman’s here ...most interesting...
then vote for Trump tomorrow
Omgosh this brings back memories of my dad who repaired shoes in our little town. Funny I see some of the machines he used to use. Thanks great work!
It reminded me of my dad cleaning & polishing all of our leather shoes every week. He’d bring his shoe cleaning tote down to the family room every Saturday night & make sure all of our shoes were shined up for church on Sunday. He’s a good father.
This is so amazing to watch. Nice to see craftsmanship still alive and well in a a lost art. Hard to find talented tradesmen and the talented craftsmen that take care of our feet. HUGE Respect to you guys
This just proves that you don't have to throw old things away, especially quaality shoes. I love that these ended up having a new and worn feel at the same time. I'd definitely be rocking these boots. I've been thinking about getting some boots like these. Thanks for a great video. Fascinating to watch.
Well if they’re made in USA of course not
It’s really relaxing after watching a load of rubbish on TH-cam to just sit back and watch an old fashioned craftsman make magic happen, it’s a real skill and beautiful to see, thank you👍
Thank you for watching!
Lately I have been watching shoe repair videos, rug cleaning and car detailing videos. It's therapeutic and a guaranteed happy ending. I blame the 2020 for being so messed up.
And who doesn't like to see something made better, clean and shiny after being messed up.
I remember helping my dad polish his shoes when he was in the military. I haven't thought of it in decades. Thank you.
This is link to the craftsmen of the past.
Don't let this die out, it's absolutely superb workmanship.
Well done.
Those soles now have soul.
Thank you so much!
Pure craftsmanship. As one who grew up in a very busy shoe repair shop, time was of the essence and did not allow for this kind of renovation (unfortunately). We had the standard Landis stitcher which constantly broke down as well as the Auto -Soler 8 and 12 models. The cement we used was the "Barge" brand. I never saw the "lace machine" and we relied instead on the "rawhide" laces. It was tough work and by the end of a 10-12 hour day, we wete - worn out. Great video!
TH-cam recommendations: "psst, hey, wanna see a guy fix some boots?"
Me: "...kay"
Same
so strangely addictive!
"Now that you mention it..."
I think it is because of www.reddit.com/r/ArtisanVideos stuff that I click into... like this
Great to see you, my friend! As many times as I’ve seen you and Heath do these jaw dropping transformations, I continue to enjoy them and be amazed. The owner of these Red Wings will be thrilled! Take care.
Thank you, Anthony! You’re awesome.
This is fascinating. I was getting tired of “Will It Start” automotive videos and I’m very happy I stumbled upon your posts. . This is truly an art during this time of throw away items.
This video brought a lot of memories back for me. Redwing Moc boots were what my Grandfather wore almost ever day on the farm and he wore them down to about how those looked there at first. Thanks for the memories!
That’s awesome!
That's so wonderful. The customer is really going to love having their shoes back. Better than new- they don't have to be broken in. 🙂
So glad to see that one can actually have shoes repaired. Nowadays, we are often told: "I can do the repairs, but it will cost almost as much as buying a new pair."
I take care of my shoes and by the time they need repairs or replacing, I don't necessarily find a replacement that suits me. Every Spring, I take my winter boots to the shoe repair shop for a good inspection cleaning and conditioning. I clean and protect them through the winter, but the shop makes them look new.
Watching you hand stitch that welt, was like watching an artist paint, Great Video and Awesome Work!!!
Thank you so much!
The question would have to be: Does it cost more to refurbish or to buy a new pair?
yeah, in any case, just the damage those boots have looks like a new pair is just required
unless the pair of boots is sentimental to you man. all those years of busting ass to throw them away to get a new pair.
I own a red wing store (as well as a shoe repair store) and it costs between $100-$125 for resole but cost more to re-welt all together around $175.
Red Wing Mocs are almost $300 and Rangers are $330 so definitely worth repairing, specially since you have already molded the uppers to fit your feet.
@@jesussaves4623 Thanks for this info. I was sincerely wondering.
@@Nocturne2 welcome!
I been binge watching your videos alot lately. Being an guitar luthier, amp tech, and pedal builder, I appreciate anyone's craft, and especially one the ones who go the extra mile! My top ten channels on youtube!! Really within my top 5.
Time for me to catch some luthier videos. I don't play, but who cares?
@@matttherrien9608 there are some amazing ones out there! Learn alot and just see the time that goes into it.
I think it would be awesome to see some customer reactions when they receive their reconditioned shoes/boots.
I so agree with you especially after totally resurrecting these boots from near complete destruction
Especially the pro bono ones they do.
We would too! 😁 Unfortunately, so many of the shoes we feature are/were mailed in to us. We may figure something out.
Meet the owner that would be great.
Trenton & Heath maybe they could do an unboxing themselves, and you could post it.
I found a pair of Danner “Bull Run” moc toe boots sittin’ pretty at one of my local Goodwills a few years ago. It was 50% off Saturday so I snagged them ASAP! Took em home, cleaned them up, and was blown away at how nice they came out after recrafting. I basically got a $200 pair of boots for under $50 once it wall said and done! Great casual boot, work boot, motorcycle boots very versatile boot (like the Wolverine “1000 Mile” boot).
I LOVE this channel, guys!
#staySAFE everyone! 🙌🏾
You actually ware someone else's boots? YUCK!
Imagine!
I’m 137 years old and I have not see a craftmanship like this ever in my life. Greetings
Is there school for this type of work. I love anything that’s reverse aging.
Apprenticeships. They’re far better than formal education because you’re learning on the job and you’re getting paid for it.
Find something you enjoy doing and go work as a hrlper or a apprentice you will learn so much better
I could say “why did TH-cam recommend this to me” but i’m glad they did because i enjoy watching craftsmen do their stuff
Thank you!
So we happy to see the art of shoe repair is not completely lost. You guys do fantastic work. I don’t have any shoe repair near me anymore. A dying art I hope through you comes back again.
I like the idea of refurbishing rather than buying new. I enjoy fixing things myself. I'd guess, just as my trade, this takes years to master. I did part time finishing work for a leather goods manufacturer and really enjoyed the work.
I remember as a kid walking into the shoe repair shop down the street from where we lived, as i walked in the smell of the leather would hit me in the face, i loved that smell. It's sad there aren't more of these shoe repair guys around.
I used to loooooove that smell
I might be wrong, but from what I understand, a new sole can't be sewn to the midsole or upper unless it's a certain type of stitching. One of which is called a Goodyear welt.
Because of the expense involved, most soles aren't attached this way anymore, the manufacturers just use glue. Now glue isn't bad per se, but it doesn't last as long.
I recently bought a pair of Nike Monarchs for 80.00 dollars, and they were shot in 4 months. You'd think for 80.00 dollars they'd last more than 4 months.
That's 240.00 a year for tennis shoes. Or you can spend 240.00 dollars for a good pair of boots that can be resoled.
It’s nice that you show the process. I had previously unsubscribed because you did not. People want to see the whole repair process.
I love watching your skilful talents , it's just plain old school high standards and hard work respect from London UK
WOW! AMAZING! What a master hand!! We know these would feel so darn, comfortable. Thank you for the opportunity to see the craftsmanship and the end results. Thank you!
A really appreciate that you guys try to help costumers, the environment, educate us, and are very hones with your work.
Wow the boots look awesome. By the looks they never had no love giving to them. Thanks gentlemen have a good weekend and be safe.
Thank you so much! Have a great weekend as well.
My hat off to you, gentlemen, you are truly magicians! You have encouraged me to take care of my shoes, and by extension, my feet.🙏
Awesome and thank you very much!
So glad I stopped by this video. So many amazing trades like this have been lost to time, more often than not people throw away their boots and items like this rather than restore them as a person wouldve many years ago. Amazing job, and awesome to watch, thank you so much for keeping this tradition alive.
You are a true craftsman! Boot repairs like this are worth every penny of cost, since you're investing your educated work experience and knowledge in the repairs! Our society needs to think in terms of more of a repurposing mode, instead of throwaway, to save our planet.
Why worth every penny??
@@michaelwhisman Because a restoration can be so much more satisfying than simply buying a new pair.
Me with no cobbling knowledge: ah yes, when you cook oatmeal into the shoe
😂
Funniest thing I've read all day.
Was that cork?
And here I was thinking it was quinoa.
Ya. What was that stuff?
Excellent video...I'm in Canada and I can appreciate quality workmanship...I constantly see higher end boots when I'm thrifting that have great potential...most people just keep walking by..I bought a great pair of men's Red Wing boots for a song for my son..and all they needed was a small cleanup..I will keep you guys in mind if I come across something that needs saving...
However much this guy gets paid, it isnt enough. This kind of work isn't appreciated anymore, cant say I would pay for it, but it is amazing.
Thank you so much!
Even if it’s not the shop that posted video the video if you have cobblers in your town use them you’d be surprised at what can be done to get more life out of your footwear especially your favorite boots I just bought some new redwings and you bet I’ll have them redone when ready at least once in their life with me hell I got a I gotta have something type of import boot to last me 4years with a repair or two use your local shops or they won’t be there and new will be only option good job on the vid guys love to see favorite shoes of folks fixed and back on the road I bet the shoes the were fixed in this vid feel like second skins to the owner ....👍👍👍
Consider, as I did decades ago, paid
employment with employee allowance
so you can buy your choice of footwear.
I choose Red Wing and that purchase
our of my attire allowance at no cost .
Until I retired and I'd worn out all but
one pair of boots. Happily, I found
better cold weather waterproof boots,
living as I do in the Pacific Northwest.
I can recommend being paid to go buy
Red Wing. If you're not so paid and
you hate cold wet feet I recommend
Cofta Thermic. $125 a pair out of
New York State. Italian-made but
originally designed by the CCCP
for thermonuclear warfare and
routinely issued to their Spetsnaz.
@@fuzzy11901 Took my boots to a "cobbler" near me, they ruined them. I now only trust cobblers in TX and am willing to pay the extra price for shipping. Not worth ruining a $350 pair of boots
@@notsojoerogan about how much would it cost to get boots repaired like this?
Those shoes were totally mangled and Red Wing themselves said nah. It's time to leave it to a professional. Fantastic job!!
Red Wing did the right thing.
Fascinating video! We have become a waste-full and disposable society, and I love seeing things reworked and renewed by skilled craftsman. It's getting harder to find shoe makers, clock makers, tailors, blacksmiths and other trades that can make things like new again. I've always been a believer in buying good quality (but more expensive) items that last and can be repaired instead of tossed out.
I'd love to see the reaction of the customers when they unboxed their refurbished kicks.
Same here. I would venture that they would not believe these are the same pair of boots. Absolutely phenomenal how these were changed under the profesional care of a true craftsman.
“There’s not a whole lot we can do for the uppers” is the EPITOME of “under promise and over deliver” 🤯
Tom Peters still RULES !!!!
I want to apologize for the dislikes, this literally is making me want to switch professions lol so satisfying to watch 🥾
The uppers still look crappy even after “refurbishment “
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Oh I truly miss seeing our Boot, Shoe and Saddle Repair shops in our little towns. I didn't think anyone did this anymore. Fond memories of the smell of these shops when I was a kid picking up something for a family member. A Boot Repair Shop use to be in every town when I was a kid, never see them anymore. Thought it was a dead art, so glad the skill is continuing. Enjoyed watching you work.
Very satisfying to watch, the man even makes his own shoe laces.........
A lot of skills, that once were are gone, glad to see there is still some ''good old stuff'' around.
I salute you!
Thats pretty amazing, love the sound of that sewing machine.
Was wondering if you could name the products you use as your doing the repair? The cork was especially interesting
Thank you very much. Yeah, we’ll try to do that.
My dad used to do Shoe repair, his shop was called Robertos Shoe Repair in Redwood City Ca. I grew up seeing him fix these up all the time, brings back memories watching this video. Also remember going to Saderma in South San Francisco before they only kept the one in LA open.
My 23 yr old son walked in while I was watching this, he teased me I’m getting old for watching shoe repair videos (I’m turning into my dad) BUT he stayed and finished the video with me haha
I just turned 27. I’ve been a huge fan of boot repair and leather quality comparison videos for 4 years now. Some younger people get into the quality and take interest in the craft behind boots/shoes.
How much does something like this cost? I always imagined it costing as much as getting a new pair...
Probably costs more than new ones. But it’s probably worth it.
Leather that has molded to your feet after years of use that now fit like a glove and are baby skin soft. Ooohhhhh.
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My boots are merely months old...and yet I'm mesmerized watching something I won't need for a while 🤣.
This looks so soothing to do
My Grandfather in London was a retired shoemaker. When I was was a child I used to watch him in his home workshop doing similar work. He used to repair neighbors and friends shoes for basically the replacement cost of materials. I would guess, as I fast approach his age, he did it to keep his mind occupied,
I would like to shake the owner’s hand because I know he is a hard working man by looking at these boots!!!
You think a hard working man is going to pay this cobbler’s labor wages?
@@cubistisimo yes why not
@@cubistisimo Cheaper than a new pair
@@cubistisimo Red Wing boots are VERY expensive!!!
@@jayceekarencoxe6983 Um yeah....not THAT expensive. Besides, those boots have a lifetime warranty. Send them back to Red Wing.
You guys are the absolute best at what you do. I really like your reconstructing of worn out boots and shoes. Keep up the good work.
Couldn’t sleep got on TH-cam and this came up on recommendations 🤙🏼 satisfying to watch great video
compared to buying a new pair - how economical is this process? It seems like a ton of work. Can you share a breakdown of the costs??
Nothing more comfortable than a already broken in pair of Redwings. Lol. Plus they look cool as hell. I'm sure this process is expensive though
I recently had the guys at Cobblers Plus here in Denver so a full resolve on a pair Frye Harness 8R boots. Cost me $200 for the resole, a brand new pair costs $300. Well worth it if you ask me.
To have a pair of boots that’s already broken in, has great patina, and does not contribute to the western single use consumerist lifestyle.
Jacob bridges my last pair I bought that I still have got on sale for 90 bucks because they were 14 s . Wore mock toe redwings every day for 30 years no break in time required feel good out the box and just get better.
I enjoy watching someone who loves what he does and is good at it. I had my rompers resoled a while back. I guy here in town with a shop like yours. I have a whole new appreciation for him.
When you're sanding the excess off the sole, how do you avoid taking off the edge of that midsole? Just feel? Certain grit sandpaper that doesn't eat leather?
It’s definitely an art. You have to feel it in the turn.
I want to apologize for the dislikes, this literally is making me want to switch professions lol so satisfying to watch 🥾
@Reality Lives Onward Always your analogy is horrible, and yes you can apologize for other people. It is literally done all the time by people across world lol. But thank you, I appreciate opinion. 👍🏼
771 people jealous of the skill and craftsmanship on the channel...
You have the right last name for this profession
@@BikeWeekScum hahahaha good 🐈 ch
The "cobbler" is definately a dying art. This looks so cool. Makes me wanna watch the Adam Sandler movie, "The Cobbler".
Respect to you Sir for keeping this level of craftmanship alive in this disposable society.
The sound of that blade going through the old stitching...
“There’s not a whole lot we can do for the uppers” is the EPITOME of “under promise and over deliver” 🤯
Good job done on the restoration.
I’d like to know how much a repair like this would cost?
I guess that’s probably why red wing company doesn’t wanna take the job.
It would have to cost more than a new pair of boots.
For the price RW charges for their boots they should’ve repaired his boots. Shame on RW.
@@Orlanzepol123 Why shame on them? Those boots cost a couple hundred dollars. It looks like the guy wore them for several years. RW would have re-soled them for about $100 if the owner sent them in before wearing out the midsole. It doesn't make sense to spend several hours repairing a pair of boots that cost less than $300.
RW re-soled and re-laced for free
Took my Redwing's (Pecos) pull on boots to local shoe repair shop here in Virginia. They stated the saddle was broken and they could not be repaired? Should have sent them to you guys. Man I loved those boots. Anyway great video new to your channel and look forward to learning new tips into keeping my new (Pecos) pull on boots in great shape. Yes loved them so much I had to buy another pair. But these don't fit like my old ones. Miss those great old boots. Thanks for your channel and all the great tips I have seen thus far.
It would be awesome if you did a price breakdown. How much time it took you to do this, how much the boots cost and how much the work cost. I think it would be cool and also help people understand the value of the work being done.
I bet the repair cost more than the boots! Amazing work, bravo!
I was in the Redwing store the other day and a guy brought in so e beat up mocs to be resoled and she told him 8 weeks around $160.
I was in the Redwing store the other day and a guy brought in so e beat up mocs to be resoled and she told him 8 weeks around $160.
This is what I'm saying might as well get new ones. Cheaper that repairs
I would have loved to see Christi’s face when she opened up that package with these new boots! Amazing job!
What a beautiful “lost art”. Taking the time to do this is awesome. I could watch you do this all day long.
how much does a renovation like this cost?
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i am sure it was about the amount of a new pair, given the incredible work that was done
@Jack Frost i know, I have 8 pairs
@@MarcS4R calm down Mr Moneybags
Eight pairs huh? Any of those WORK BOOTS ever see a day of work?
@@russdee333 yep, and plenty i think my first pair is twenty years old and has been resoled four or five times.
My dad was a true connoisseur of fine leather shoes. He worked as a shoe salesman until he retired, or more like, when the company went out of business. I remember growing up and him wearing the those Florsheim, E.T. Wright, wing tips, which seemed to last forever. I can still recall his footsteps coming down the street...the thick soled shoes making a very distinct sound. I've always liked good shoes, guess I owe this to my dad. And yes, I do have a shoe fetish. Anyways, I'm going to look up your company and see about sending a pair of my Readings to get resoled. Great video.
So satisfying to see you perform such a valuable service. This is how things should be done ...this is going green...this is kept alive amidst a disposable wasteful generation of consumer glut!
Considering the price of Redwing boots, its a good thing someone knows how to restore them!
I've wanted a pair of Redwings for years. I'm sold now. Love this channel.
Binge watching people, binge watching. my favorite part is the hot cork process. So satisfying.
Omg, that hot cork process, looove it too xD
Was that for adhesion or cushioning?
This makes me feel like I’m not taking good enough care of the boots I don’t even own
You are so skillful. A real craftsman. This is truly worthy of respect. Wonderful!
I find myself looking at men’s shoes in a whole different way!! 🤣 ...great video as usual guys!
Thank you so much!
Man I’m sending you my next pair of boots those look amazing!
Man, no you’re not.
Why not? I’ve had a pair sitting at redwings for 3 months now that are no where close to as bad as those. I’m sure he’d get it done faster and just as good if not better. As long as it doesn’t cost me close to the price of buying new boots
So Impressed with your quality and process description. Love watching you guys work.
As a kid I would often go with my mom to a shoe repair shop, it was cheaper to repair than to get a new pair. I would always be in awe of their work. It truly is an art.
Genuine question - what’s the economic incentive to get shoes repaired vs just buying new ones?
Judging by the wear of the boots, the owner works a demanding job on his feet. If he were to buy a new pair of boots, they could make his feet sore and reduce his productivity. If he works construction and it takes him an extra day to finish a project, that can be much more costly than a couple hundred bucks invested in comfortable footwear for optimum performance.
Probably just didn't wanna say bye to the boots. Brand new redwings could be upwards of $300 or more. Idk what restoration costs though so I'm also curious why someone would do this instead of breaking in a new pair. However I would bet this pair is not the customers only pair so I highly doubt it has to do with saving time.
I know this will sound strange but I sat down with my daughter to watch this and she loved it.....we have watched many others together....thanks guys.
Red Wing: We can't fix em
Trenton and Heath: Hold our Hot Cork and watch this.
😂😂😂
Just my opinion, redwing probably could have repaired them, however their cost to repair them probably labor wise, wouldn’t justify it. I could be wrong, I know nothing of shoe repair, but paying to repair vs replacement, I couldn’t imagine would be to far apart $ wise.
@@stellingbanjodude It's a possibility. There was a lot wrong with that pair.
I was wondering what that stuff was, looked like oatmeal. Use it as some kind of cushioning?
@@coolmusic1579 It is cork I think.
What a fantastic job, I can imagine the client was estatic!!
I don't know how and when this come up in my watch list but now I'm glad it did! I can't stop watching these! This is amazing work!
These poor Redwing boots were so trashed, I'm actually surprised the owner didn't just toss them in preferance of a new pair.
I wonder what the cost savings was for these as opposed to a brand new pair?
The only downfall is that Trenyon and Heath restore and repair with a much higher standard than aa new pair off an assembly line
Their website seems to indicate that putting on a new sole would be about half the price of a new pair. Not sure about the conditioning and dying.
But if the uppers aren't too damaged it seems worth the price, plus the boots are already broken in.
@@donmiller2908 yes, but he did more than a new sole. he had to rebuilt the bottom of the shoes
@@edmundooliver7584 - I don't know. There isn't much information about that on their site. You could contact them and ask specifically about this video, what they charged the owner for their services. It would give you a better idea whether to repair or buy new.