Viberg Boot Resole | Train Conductors Boots Get a Makeover
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- In this video, we give this pair of Viberg boots a makeover. A customer, who is a conductor on trains, mailed these in to us to be refurbished. His request was that we make the boot heel much more pronounced, while still using the thick Vibram tread. We think these boots are ready for a lot more mileage on the trains.
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The last time these boots had soles put on they started separating within a few weeks, this time they aren’t showing so much as a line between the layers. In the past couple of months they’ve been subjected to walking on miles of ballast, wading through flood waters, freezing temps, high heat, diesel and gawd knows what else laying in a rail yard, working cattle with all the substances and forces associated put on them and the soles are still as tight as the day I pulled them out of the box! You gentleman do outstanding work!!
where do you buy your work boots?
@@krisskrossed From the Viberg workboot web site
Why is this comment not pinned?
How much do they weigh now?
I have been wearing Vibergs for 30 years between logging days and construction there is no better boot I would never wear anything else ...
Yes, the steel plate is for puncture resistance. The boots look outstanding!! I can’t wait to put them on and put them through their paces! Thanks!!!
GBArthur awesome!!!
Dude, at least heart and pin his comment...
conductor or engineer?
@@salmonline Hogger
@@varun009 Heart and pin?
There is something about seeing a master craftsman at work that just makes me glad that artisanship still exists.
Thank you!
Exactly!
Amen to that
In these difficult times, I find that your videos are not only informational, but quite therapeutic--many thanks!
Najeeb Ahmad thank you very much!
My steel toed and soled Riggers are fantastic. They save my feet from horses standing on them. In these times love your channel, I am going to buy a shoe shine kit and give all my shoes and boots the love they deserve. Thank you.
@Matthew Williford funny you should say that since I apparently AM a star fish...
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Btw, not once have I had to wear a mask where I live and it will stay that way if we can keep the oppressive zombies at bay.
Matthew Williford Starfish don't live under rocks. You're acting wierd
@Matthew Williford people like you with no idea exist
Love your work boot restorations! Our country is built and maintained by the hard working folks who wear these things. Having had several jobs where sturdy footwear was required, I know how valuable a great cobbler can be for keeping workers on the job in their favorite boots. I've always purchased high quality footwear because my Dad taught me this saying. "Your feet will take you everywhere you go for the rest of your life, never buy cheap shoes." He will be 100 in October, and his feet have done just that. To this day, he does not have any foot problems.
I wish you would do more beaters and work boots.
Seeing leather soles and fancy shoes has its charm, but I just love goodyear welted strong and tough boots.
It'd be interesting to see old combat boots being redone. Addisons, Corcoran, Steinkogler, etc.
I concur, I've been on the lookout for a good serviceable work boot. Seeing these videos and the deconstruction makes it a bit easier to find brands worth spending the extra dough on.
I think Vibergs are $700 boots. That’s pretty fancy to me.
For me, I would love to see the Corcoran Army jump boot. That's what I wore when I was in the Army.
@@davidhartline9172 yeah, but for 700$ you get a boot you can drag through mud asphalt and rock, beat the fuck out off, and still have a fully functional pair of boots at the end of the day.
Vs paying 1000$+ for a pair of leather soled shoes, which lose their grip on a lot of surfaces, and wear out like crazy if you walk anywhere other than on carpeted floors with them.
They won't even protect your toes from falling objects.
@@shurdi3 then check out the range of work boots by Rockfall Footwear in the uk, well worth the money
The green triangle means it’s CSA rated, it’s Canadian standard work boots. Green triangle means it’s got a safety toe and a anti penetration sole. It can be made out of composite material, steel or aluminum
I just got one CSA work boot. On the sole to meet the puncture requirements it has a few layers of dense leather. First boot i ever had like that.
Were I live this is called a S3 safety boot. They have like you said anti penetration sole and steel/composite toe cap.
@@jmfarms3555 If you just wear one CSA boot, you better hop!
CSA: Canadian Standards Association. Not sure, but those standards likely don’t apply to US products including work boots.
@@ajaxmaintenance5104 They mostly follow US standards. Depends on the industry.
I bought my pair of Vibergs 10 years ago now, as my boot of choice for forest firefighting in British Columbia, where Vibergs are handmade (In Victoria). Steel toe, steel shank, they mean business. They weigh a ton. I've hiked them up mountains, through swamps, through rivers, and through fire. There's a saying when it comes to Vibergs; "You don't break them in, they break your feet in". This held true for me, until one day something clicked, and they became the most comfortable boot I've ever worn. My boots bear the scars of sharp sticks, gnarled rocks, chainsaw teeth, and whatever else I've put them through. And they have never let me down. I wore the soles out after 3 seasons, but new soles and they're good to go. These boots are built to last, and it makes me really happy to see the craftsmanship behind them, but also to see the care and attention to bring them some more life, they really deserve it. Cheers.
How the hell do these guys do this work on boots for less than a new pair of boots? These guys are like artists, those are essentially custom boots now. Very impressive.
my steel toed boots weighed a ton too, but I lost track on how many times they saved my toes from all the years of being a mechanic....when you work on 100 pound brake drums and 400 pound front axles, the extra weight of a shoe is well worth it....the plate in the bottom is to protect against punctures.and that can be dangerous in this owner's line of work
Brian Banks I’ll bet! As someone who enjoys being a shade tree mechanic on my old Mustang, I definitely know what you mean. I appreciate you watching and for the feedback!
It’s something that is great until You see a manhole cover hit one and remove 4 toes. Go with fiberglass safety toes just as strong but won’t act like a knife
@@TrentonHeath is shade tree the same as Fair weather.
Can’t lie, this video is by far one of my favorites just cause I’ve never seen a boot like this before this channel.. I’ve personally seen this video about 7-10 times and will continue to watch whenever the thought of this boot comes to mind..
A true working mans boot. Steel toe for saving the toe from getting crushed. Steel nail plate to prevent puncture from going all the way thru the sole. Excellent
craftsmanship!
Awesome transformation !
Please don't cut from part to part, I really enjoy the long process of taking the shoe apart! Especially in self quarantine times, I really got a lot of time to kill! I wouldn't mind a 30 minute long video at all :D Haha! Stay healthy Trenton and Heath..
That's too long for the bullshit Google algorithm
@@octavius9685 Oh I didn't know about that, what's the Google algorithm about?
Joshua Prawiro it promotes videos which are shorter around 10 minutes, and doesn’t push other videos to as widespread of audiences. among other things.
Joshua Prawiro@ You can play video in slow motion and thus lengthening its duration. 😂
Yes, and a nice 360 degree before and after so we can admire all the handiwork 😁👍
Looks like a hell of a boot.
Brings back memories. My old job always put me in contact with railroaders. I knew an old conductor who had a pair of lifetime guaranteed boots. The boot company had to replace the soles once or twice a year. Remember that tracks are made of some of the most abrasive stone imaginable and a train is a mile long. Two miles from the engine and back. The railroads eventually hired taxis to transport the conductor back to the engine. After they did away with the caboose and brakeman.
I been rockin' Vibergs for 25 years ,,caulks ,and work boots, nice job.
You the man Billy!!!
Always rewarding and satisfying to see a craftsman doing his art.
Woah!!!! Just about the watch your new video. Love you buckin. Be kind.
I've had mine for close to 8 years and am sure that I'll have them for the rest of my life - I'm lucky enough to live where they're made and have met Glen several times - top notch Canadian boots!
I had a great uncle who was a logger in McMinnville, Oregon. he worked in the woods and at the mill, walking across logs in the pond. When he was gone I saw his boots. They had CHARACTER. I thought they were 'corks'.
I own both Viberg work boots and casual service boots. Work boots weigh in at 3.6 pounds, casual boots at 2.1, both were tough to break in due to thick leather.
However, the support and comfort these boots offer still blow my mind and have completely changed my expectations for footwear. Even the authoritative clomp of my footstep in these boots lends a strange feeling of power and confidence.
Anyways. Thanks for more great content
phillip johnson thank you very much.
Wearing size 14 EE steel to 12 inch boots I realized Heath put an enormous amount of work into these boots. Yeah they're heavy but essential for the work we do. Hopefully 'somebody' at the shop had the decency to buy him a bourbon, maybe a couple, for a job well done. Way to go Heath!
thepowderriverfarrier thank you very much. We truly enjoy what we do and enjoy helping others through our videos.
Heath, you are 100% correct about the steel plate. The Army green jungle boot had a stainless steel plate in the sole, starting in 1966, to prevent punji stakes from impaling Soldiers' feet. The drawback, at least in my experience, was that you couldn't comfortably wear them in colder weather, because your feet got colder....my theory is that the steel plate conducted the cold, but it could just be that the nylon canvas on the boot just couldn't keep the heat in.
Heath, you're killing me. I'm sure all the single ladies would love a 12-month poster of you guys. Just an idea.
Lesley Feldman 😁 Haha...thanks!
LOL. Just the single ones????
“ I'm sure all the single ladies would love a 12-month poster of you guys” sincerly? No… 😺
Um yes please? Not even single but hell i like a hard working man.
Martin tough look.
Heath: “the steel plate is to keep nails from coming up through the sole.” Also Heath: [pounds nails into the sole]
Ha ha. Let's just hope that work site nail doesn't come in from an angle.
In the army, the jungle boots had steel plates to protect from punji stakes. The label actually said "spike protective".
@John the jungle boots I'm referring to are Vietnam-era boots, black leather lowers with OD green fabric uppers and very large lugs in the sole. They are much lighter than these in the video,and have vent/drain holes in the instep area. They were designed to dry out fast, not get the treads clogged with mud and...protect from spikes (primarily from booby traps).
My brother was a conductor when he was younger and some hobos, in an attempt to rob him and the other dudes, buried a board with nails in the gravel. He stepped on it. Nearly severed the tendon that runs in the arch of your foot.
they're not climbing boots,FRA (gov) mandates that conductors have puncture prrof soles. I've done both, climbed poles and rode trains. Pole climbing boots have a defined heel, more like what he cobbler is replacing them with.
I'm drooling over this pair, never seen something so well-built. I'm gonna keep Viberg in mind next time I need boots for a lifetime.
Semi retired furniture maker +s restoration. I suppose have to be one of the group but enjoy watching skilled hands at work. Have to know to appreciate, thanks.
I got a pair of " DANNER " " Canadians" 10" same quality . Had em' since 1985 (I think). It's Great to see excellent professional Quality work like this. Not many of you guys left in the world, or at least the USA
Hill Shepherd I’ve got the same ones for over 12 years. Sent them in to get reconditioned once. The pair is still going strong!👍🏼💪🏼
Glad to see you still putting up videos! I find these restoration type videos extremely entertaining
Noah Linnik thank you
Your videos have inspired me to seek out a cobbler in my area. I found a guy that has been in the heart of my city for decades. I dropped two pairs of boots off today. I'm excited for the new life that they will be given.
oh my god....a cobbler...do you know how many young people dont know what that is....amazing work....
kidstl me thank you so much
Appreciate the shoutout to the working men and women that get us our goods and commodities
Alan these folks make the wheel turn in all countries especially America!
@@TrentonHeath all 14 of them! Fresh fruits and veggies trucker here, UK!
Its neat to see what you are getting when you buy really expensive quality workboots. Compared to Timbs or even cheap Red Wings this is a whole other level of quality.
What a fantastic job. The boots looked so good after being repaired,
I'd probably wear them at my wedding!
I don’t know what it is but watching these boot Reno’s is so satisfying.....
I had no idea this could be done and now I am wanting to do over my workboots before going back to work so I dont have to break in a new pair lol
Back many years ago the green and black jungle boots worn by the Army had metal plate on the sole. After a while the metal would crack and you could hear a click as you walked.
Heath, the amount of thought you put into making these boots the same, if not better, in terms of rigidity and use was very honest and insightful. You guys are just incredible dudes. Loved this video a ton!
I appreciate seeing you take these back to the quality they were made with. Part of the Viberg company history includes my central BC city (their second base before settling into Victoria permanently) where they focused on logging boots. After the move to Victoria they started producing, possibly inventing, the “caulk” chokerman’s boot. Now those would be a fun pair to take apart for your audience. Viberg is still the only go-to boots of people in the know here- and there is no equal in manufacturing caulk boots. For those who have never seen their styles- visit the “viberworkboot” page (not the easier-to-find “Viberg” lifestyle page). Caulks ( pronounced corks) have replaceable traction spikes, the boots has a heel that is gently contoured from the midsole- you do NOT want a heel catching in forestry, despite the obvious traction.
To lighten up the boot you could use kevlar insert in the sole and kevlar+resin laminate for the toe guard
This is one of the few times that the algorithm puts me onto some seriously quality content!
Fantastic video!
Subscribed!
Gotta love boots that are held together with nails. Excellent work.
My wesco’s are the same way. The box they came in weighed over 11 lbs and took over 5 weeks of daily wear to get them broken in, but after 20 years on the railroad I treated myself to custom boots that will carry me through the rest of my career. The old adage is, “you can tell a good conductor by the wear on his boots.” Being an engineer I just chuckle at the conductors that have yet to figure out that Caterpillar boots from the local Big Box store don’t hold up. Yes, my boots cost me over $600 but the comfort I get and knowing that all I’ll need is a resole job to get me through my career, is more than worth it. Glad to see you guys taking care of these shoes
Aww, I miss the long process, and the sounds of the parts being removed...therapeutic!! great job though.
I wore Red Wing logger boots my whole railroad career. Not the most comfortable but worn like iron and protected my feet
There's always something to be said about good craftsmanship. Nothing can compare to something carefully and lovingly built.
It’s good to see the original plan change as new things come up and work your way through new ideas as to how to do it best as possible. Great work
The steel plate helps when walking around scrap yards or facilities that cut, bend, or twist metals. Those metal shards can come right through a vibram or leather sole and puncture your foot.
I use to work in a scrap yard and had matterhorn boots and they r 11 years old, bottoms look cut but nothing ever punctured them and they are still great boots , probably could use a new sole
Exactly that , to stop nails penetrating through. 👍
Quality goods deserve quality maintenance and repair.
You guys do great work. Wish you were closer...
Shout-out to Viberg! Made right here in my hometown of Victoria British Columbia, just down the road from my house. Expensive, but hands down some of the best work boots you can buy. The best part is you can visit the shop and get measured for custom fit boots.
Would be great to see some reactions of the customers when they see their beloved boots renewed.
The owner left 2 comments above.
Always rewarding and satisfying to see a craftsman doing his art.
As a railroad conductor I appreciate this vid !
I do not what it is but watching you guys work,just de stresses me from a long day at work,keep up the good work,from NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
Taz Din thank you very much for watching! Take care of yourself, health wise, over in England.
@@TrentonHeath Thank You scary times at the moment,but your videos making isolation easier for me.
You two always do blow me away with your refurbish videos. Absolutely amazing work, and great video!
Justin Summersell thank you very much!
Greatest boots I’ve ever owned. I’ve had mine for 30 years
I can believe it! They were built like a tank.
Excellent post!! Love Viberg boot construction
You are to your trade, what a surgeon is to his. Bravo!
Looks like I'm into boot restoration now, who knew?!
As a first responder, I look to your videos to distract me from every day chaos. Aside the importance of prayer & keeping calm during what appears to be more panic then what it is. I enjoy your videos, it is very therapeutic. My wife seems puzzled, but only I know why. Thank you and GODSPEED brother!!!
Thank you for what you do. Stay safe.
@@TrentonHeath I sent you my shoes AE Waltons Split toe Black in color. Look forward to getting them back, can't wait brother. Did you receive them?
Older military boots had a steel plate inside the sole. They called them spike or pungee resistant.
Great video as per usual. I appreciate your hard work in this times of need. Keep the good content comming!
Thank you so much!
Viberg makes awesome quality boots. Glad to see they made it to your channel.
Metal plate is for both puncture protection and also to distribute your weight when on a ladder or gaffing a pole.
Thanks for explaining the way the last ‘bends’ over the heel nails.... another great video ! Stay safe you guys ....best wishes from the uk🙂
Steve Riley thank you very much and you stay safe as well!
Brilliant job on those boots. Was nice to watch something a bit more technically challenging.
Russell Chapman Esq. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
yo anyone really just like watching them iron the cork? that stuff is super satisfying to watch lol
Super job as always. Now that's a Heavy duty pair of boots. These boots will be able to be re-soled many, many times.
Dave Pelfrey thank you very much.
I work on the railroad and the ballast (rocks) the rails and ties sit on, are super jagged and are brutal to our boots.
Thanks for explaining the tacks not coming through. I was just going to ask if that's what the metal foot shape did. Great video!
ARob's Precision Rifle Channel thank you
Nothing like seeing an old pair of boots being restored. Priceless!
So random..
So satisfying.
I wish you reweighed it again, show the newest weight AFTER changing it.
Metal plate is a rquired safety feature. However they're being replaced by the much lighter composite plates now.
I got some cheap Dunlop boots made out of rubber. They got steel toe and rubber sole. They claim to be nail proof and they are indeed. I've stepped on a nail and started putting weight on it once too see how good they are. With 300 pounds on top the rubber just bended a lot but the nail didn't go through and they are pretty comfy.
Watching you is a true pleasure . You are a craftsman .God bless
That is a heavy duty pair of boots! Enjoyed seeing what goes into a boot like that.
**standing ovation**
SCD Observer thank you so much!
I'm so happy you explained why the nails don't go right through! It's really been playing on my mind!! LOL
Yet another amazing restoration; I'm quite hooked on your videos now and am trying to locate such a craftsmen as you guys, here in the UK.
In our old neighbourhood my parents used to take our worn shoes to a family friend who was a shoe cobbler. It’s a shame these days how we throw things out waaay to quickly. Fascinating how you gents give shoes and boots a new life. I always look forward to your new video/ posts. Keep up the great work!!
Peter Francolini thank you so much!
Wow, he must be a real kick ass Conductor wearing a pair of boots like that, nice job 👍🏻
It's kind of a misnomer but we always called the metal plate a "steel shank." But you were right, it supplements the steel toe to protect your feet in an industrial setting.
Can you guys do a review on the Red Wing 877, I'm a big fan of Red Wings.
James Gamez We’ll definitely try. Red Wings are great boots. 👍🏻
Another great job and great craftsmanship. Particularly enjoyed seeing work boots being done.
novembermiss thank you very much.
novembermiss thank you very much.
Love it when you guys work on boots. Especially well used and beaten up work boots. Straight glow up!
Henning Nilsen thank you very much.
Sounds like Peyton Manning has turned into a Cobbler in retirement. Just waiting for him to scream OMAHA!
I was curious how much weight you were able to take off these boots
Awesome awesome! This has got to be one of the coolest pair of boots to see pulled apart and then resoled! Of course I’m dreaming of working on the rail as a throwback to childhood fantasies. Great job and amazing thought, care and workmanship!!!
Patrick McMahon thank you so much for your kind words!
Interesting to see how work boots are made and repaired also customized to better suite the job that the owner wears them during.
What happened to the intro music? My brain was kind of already playing the melody and was confused when it didn’t play 😂
Tessa H Wow...how did we miss that?! Sorry, we’ll definitely have it on the next video. 😉
Without seeing his face, i swear its Peyton Manning giving these boots a makeover...lol.
Exactly!!!
its right safety boots usually have a steel plate ( metal plate ) inside in case you step on something sharp.....as well as a steel toe and heel cap and the leather is supposed to be sturdier and sometimes waterproof against spillage
It's just nice to watch an American craftsman do his work. Thank you
My dad always said “There are two things in life you should never skimp on...shoes and toilet paper”
The Dom your dad was correct. 😀
The metal plate is to stop dirty syringes piercing the boot !
Giovanni Amabile LoL among other things....
Amusing but a syringe needle, even if it was miraculously planted in the ground vertically, couldn't pierce the thick rubber & leather sole anyway. 🐗
They look better than originally. Great video, thanks!
Jamie Hall thank you very much
Trying to find materials and fabrication methods that can sustain these aggressive chemical and surface conditions is very difficult. Making a boot stiffer puts a higher point-stress on every nail or glued joint. a more flexible construction would be less stressed, but you need the protection. Great boots - lovely work.
I worked on sites in the late 70s, before a steel sole plate was mandatory. I would NOT want to be on a site without that protection today.
Anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like Peyton Manning's?
Nationwide is on your side....let's hear you sing it, Heath!!!
I believe someone mentioned it once before. 😂
I'm sitting here and my wife was like "what is Peyton talking about" 😂😂😂
Trenton & Heath , definitely a similarity in tone with Payton. Where are you from? The thing I’m picking up, accent-wise, is that you pronounce “on” like I pronounce “own.” Just curious! Great video!
f308gtb1977 Haha...originally from GA but have lived in TN for quite a while now. Yeah, I’m a UT grad like Peyton. 😉
yep, steel midsole is designed to stop anything sharp penetrating the sole of the foot. been selling this kind of workboots for 30 years . Great tutorials by the way, love them.
Russ Lock thank you very much!
Beautiful results. Those boots are amazingly tough.
Barry Mantelli thank you and yes they are.
ive watched bunch of these and forgot to hit like. sorry guys. true craftsmanship is rare these days.
I know this is an older video but I’m bing watching them in reverse. It blew my mind that none of the boots I’ve seen so far until now had a steel plate. It’s an absolute requirement in a work boot up here in Canada. If you’re hurt on the job puncture related you aren’t covered if there isn’t one.
I am speechless..wow...this what we call a job well done...