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@willsteele9249

5 ай бұрын

Had to share found a pair of vintage Red Wing 2218 logger (soft toe) for 190 on eBay, damn near brand new took your advice thanks Rose Anvil!

Toaster is the real star.

I'm glad you brought up conditioning old boots. My wife collects antique clothing, including ladies boots. Whenever she buys a new pair of those 100 year old boots, they come in looking like they're made of paper, but even as I'm adding conditioner you can see it start to come back to life. I usually give them three coats, which gets them buttery-soft within a few minutes. Leather is such amazing stuff, even after 100 years it can come right back to life with some simple care.

@christianlee1693

2 жыл бұрын

I wear a pair of 1960s jatsarit (fancy boots from the early half of 19th century that look similar to stovepipe boots) and when i conditioned them the first time they went from looking like they came from a ancient tomb to brand new shiny look

@cinemaocd1752

2 жыл бұрын

I just got a pair of 100 year old ladies boots. I cleaned them and put a couple coats of leather balm on them and it's kind of amazing how great they look. The main issue was just dirt from being in thrift stores for decades. They don't even have any real damage to the leather.

@therealdeal3672

2 жыл бұрын

Cool information!

@DawaSupplyCo

Жыл бұрын

Adam, what does she use as conditioner? I have used lexol and leather guys leather conditioner with positive results, but that was on younger/non antique boots

@adamfitch965

Жыл бұрын

@@DawaSupplyCo I've used Cadillac Conditioner and Bick 4, and have had great results from both. The key is to condition them a few times. Apply once, then wait for the leather to absorb it, then reapply.

Please don't ever apologize for giving us more great information! I'd rather watch a 20 minute video than miss out on an important facet of used boots I should watch out for!

Toast looks pissed at the end, you were interrupting his meditation time lol

As a lady who loves boots, thrifting and this channel, thanks for including some 'ladies boots' in this one.

@LoveMyUnusual

5 ай бұрын

Same! Gonna go find out if the American Rag ankle booties I just found are legit lol. I'll love them either way!

Maybe you should do a video on what can be repaired or rebuilt on a used pair of boots and when they are beyond hope.

@bluegrassman3040

3 жыл бұрын

Trenton and Heath did that on their channel.

@deadhead_012

2 жыл бұрын

@@bluegrassman3040 came here to comment this...... I'm convinced they can save a pair of shoes if you bring them just a piece of the leather.......

Some boots with a ‘fake welt’ are actually Blake Stitched, which isn’t quite as good as Goodyear welting, but is at least superior to cement construction. Blake Stitching is often used on more elegant dress shoes and boots, particularly from Italy.

@vandoren156

2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with a Blake stitch, and it can be resoled several times too provided the cobbler is at least decent. Here around the Alps Blake stitch was used on light mountain boots also, the added welt was not fake as to make it look like a goodyear welted, it was there to cover the line where upper and midsole touched so that dirt and debris would not get in between. The welt was sealed to the upper with some wax or other concoction different from each manufacturer, it was not glued to the upper. Overtime that seal would eventually let dirt in the boot, specially if used in conditions that would not keep the wax soft and the welt supple. Rebuilding old boots of that construction one can see where dirt and water found their way in. However it is a durable construction for low mountain with light packs, many of those boots are still being used after 30 years.

@jutub3662

2 жыл бұрын

Blake stitch is pretty good, as well as norwegian or Goodyear. What is more important in my opinion is quality of stitch itself- thread used, distance between holes (more than 0,5 cm means that shoemaker was in a hurry ;) and above all if stitching was done by machine or by hand (double needle technique is far better than sewing with hook).

Toaster sat vibing in front of the camera at the end was a great addition.

All the thrift stores near me are filled with junk. Even if they do have good boots they are all gone as soon the store opens.

@saginawdan

3 жыл бұрын

The early bird catches the boots.

@ClinttheGreat

3 жыл бұрын

Thrift stores near Salt Lake are awesome. Lots of money and people who buy high end gear they never or rarely use.

Another tip is to get an idea of what repairs cost at your local cobbler before you go thrifting! Some things that seem small might actually be prohibitively expensive, whereas some major fixes are surprisingly affordable. For example, you can get a new rubber halfsole for around $70, but fixing zippers can run upwards of $130 per zipper. Also worth pointing out that blundstones can be resoled! Not every cobbler will do it, but its certainly doable. If you find a pair of blundstones whose soles are going but have intact uppers, pull tabs, and elastics, it might still be worth it. Not to mention that you can then put a vibram outsole on that won't crack and crumble off.

Regarding less expensive boots, can you please review military surplus boots? You can often get those unused for a bargain. Added bonus: most are coming in a lot of sizes (length & width) for optimal fit. I wore some older German Bundeswehr boots for years in the outdoors. The soles were replaced three times before they fell apart.

@Sapropelle

2 жыл бұрын

Bundeswehr Kampfstieffel 77' (Kapral Metzeler) is cool. 2000/2007 - crappy, only upper is good, but haix models are lil bit ugly.

@clobberella

2 жыл бұрын

I waited the whole video for him to talk about those jungle boots!

@kosta2177

Жыл бұрын

I love my BW2000. They survived years of really heavy wearing in any weather

That last tip about Blunstones and the deteriorating outsole hit home. I had a pair of lace-up safety shoes I wore for several years, then I lost the job and put them in a closet. Five or more years later I took them out to either wear or put in a garage sale. But they were unusable! The outsole had turned to some sort of gummy bear-like substance, where before it had been a comfortable and long wearing foam material. The outsole acted as if it had been soaked in some powerful solvent, and completely dissolved chemically. Maybe that was the air-water interaction you spoke of. I did throw them away - they were just gunk junk by then.

By 18:37, your inquisitive kitty has had enough talk about boots... he/she looks so sleepy. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom.

I'd love to see more of Toaster. In fact, I'd love if you made a Toaster channel. Just Toaster, sometimes sitting around, sometimes doing stuff. This video was good too though.

Your cat rocks...I love the facial expressions 😆 Like a grumpy retired assassin.

I think you would have better luck out west looking for thrift store boots than in Chicago- but you never know. Always enjoy your vids Weston. Toaster can block all the boots he wants. Such a chill beast.

I now own 12 pair of work boots shopping at thrift stores. I haul hazmat and the chemicals are hard on boots. I've now started shopping for boots for my coworkers.

Excellent video. Love your cat. My cat is always walking around my work bench. They just want to be near those they care about. I use Bick4 and it works very well. It is ok to put several applications on if the leather is very dry.

"Horrible addiction." Wow, feels good to get it out. I thought I was the only one. I have gotten excellent deals on Ebay and my local thrift shops. Takes practice though. Thanks for your advise. And oh yea, serious kitty is serious.

You have to wonder how much they really save putting the effort into faking a welt instead of just stitching it together.

Great to have you back🙌🏻

At my goodwill I found a pair of bean hunting boots for $20, A pair of brand new $250 steel toed Thorogoods for $30, and a new pair of Lehigh $210 steel toe boots for $30. So many good deals.

Such a badass cat. And definitely sharing this on my IG. I buy tons of ebay boots for cheap and no one gets it. This explains it all. Keep it up man.

I have some Danners that I bought back in 93 when I was in the military, I need to replace the soles. They have been all over the world.

I have a pair of Aku hiking boots with a Vibram sole and after _25 years_ they are nowhere near worn enough to require replacing. I’ve been everywhere in them.

@garethbaus5471

3 жыл бұрын

How many resoles were needed in that time? The way my soles are wearing it looks like I will need a resole roughly once every 18 months or so.

@thethirdman225

3 жыл бұрын

@@garethbaus5471 Try Vibrams if you haven’t already.

I love crrazy look when mentioning the guy who stole your trailer

One really big miss on used boots, is musty mildew odor on the leather. I'm not just talking about the inside either, I'm talking about the uppers too. As a hobby, I like to buy used boots on eBay, and restore them, re-dye them, etc. and you'd be surprised how many owners will wear their boots in wet conditions without properly waterproofing them, or giving them enough time to dry in between getting them wet again, and they will develop mildew in the uppers. I have tried lots of different things to get rid of mildew smell on used boots, and so far I haven't found anything at all that completely gets rid of mildew odor. I've tried "odor killing" sprays specifically for shoes, I've tried powders, I've tried cleaning them with shoe cleaners like Jason Mark's, I've even washed them in the washing machine, and it is very difficult to kill mildew spores that cause odors. If you buy a pair of used boots and you smell that musty mildew odor on them when you take them out of the box, you're better off either returning them, or finding a professional who knows how to get rid of the mildew smell.

@Matt-uf2nc

3 жыл бұрын

I bought some old sorels that had this problem. Unlined, rubber bottom and basic leather uppers, like a duck boot. Was surprised at how much the leather and threads could hold the moldy smell. I tried lots of things- multiple soaks, soapy water and a brush, alcohol, vinegar, concrobium, etc... but nothing worked. Then I remembered a car detailing video where they remove the smoke smell from a car using an ozone generator. I did some research on using it for mold smell remediation and found people had great results with cars, houses, etc. So I bought one on Amazon for $50. Do so at your own risk, ozone is toxic. You must take proper safety precautions to use one, this is very serious stuff!!!!!! Never smell or breathe in the ozone!!!! Keep it far away from children, plants, pets and animals!!!! You must be very careful with it, but if you put the items in a trash bag (do this outside!!!! ) with the generator and run it for a few seconds ( I plugged and unplugged it from the outlet to do this) every 10 minutes or so to fill up the bag a bit and expose the boots long enough, it will reduce the smell significantly and eventually eliminate it with enough exposure. So if you get a big enough trash bag you can do several pairs at a time, if you don’t mind tending to the bag and taking proper safety precautions this can be an effective last ditch effort to save smelly but otherwise great boots. The amount of exposure time needed will vary depending on the construction of the shoes and the severity of the of the problem.

@graciehood9007

2 жыл бұрын

I know with other mildew problems letting the object bake in direct sunlight for as long as you can, for example days, can potentially kill the bacteria and help get rid of it. Not sure how that would effect the leather, but might be worth a try.

@MOFsquadron

2 жыл бұрын

@@graciehood9007 I've honestly contemplated it. The problem is the heat. Leather is treated with oils and pigments that will dry out under the heat. There is also sun fading that happens. Sun bleaching is actually a thing too. It's risky, but not completely impossible.

@moonwatcher4049

Жыл бұрын

Alcohol is good for killing odor causing bacteria and may help combat that musty smell of mildew. It’s good for a go first. If the mildew smell is still there, try spraying the interior and exterior with ammonia, close to saturation, then leave it in direct sunlight for a day or so to dry. You’ll have to condition it as soon as it’s dry because ammonia can make the leather dry by leaching out the oils.

I can easily tell you were trying NOT to say "if its made in China..just stay away from buying to begin with" 🤣

@wjvlodek8769

2 жыл бұрын

or Lucky brand...

Since I was thirteen years old I'm 58 now I remember going to a regular mom and pop shoe store and getting a pair of boots with the vibram soul best boots I've ever owned they were a brown leather hiking boot with red laces I think red wings . its time for something similar now after all these years .

Forgot Blake stitch where the stitch goes through the sole into the gimming. These often have a false welt with stitch. Those can be resoled a few times but not as often as Goodyear. I have seen that hydrolysis happen to Bates dress shoes.

My go to is eBay, I bought a pair of Old Moc toe boots LL Bean made back in the 60’s and 70’s I work at a lumber yard and they’re great!

I've loved hitting Thrift shops for a long time. Shoes has never been an area I've had any luck. I have made some great used purchases on eBay though.

I’m glad y’all are feeling better & so glad you’re back.

I love these more generally informative videos! Great to know you're recovering.

Love your channel ❤️. Such awesome info. I feel more confident about all of my shoe purchases now. Thanks again for all your efforts.

I was in the vintage clothing business for years. The one test I relied on for fake leather was a hot needle. Poke the needle in a place that won't show and the smell will tell you whether it's organic or synthetic. This also works with wool or fake wool products. New Subscriber - thanks! 👍

Glad your back take care much respect from Australia

Firs of all: thank you for being a younger guy in this business!! It's *so* hard to find cobblers!! We had one guy in our town, and he's retired now, so I have no idea what to do now. 😭. Second, I love how your old kittiot perched on that one pair of boots to the right. Adorable.

I love how passionate you are about boots! It's contagious

Wow! This channel is very informative and easy to follow. Thanks RoseAnvil 👢

Watching your cat (toaster) nod off had me laughing so hard I had to watch this twice.

Glad you're feeling better. Toaster seems to love the lights (heat, maybe). Good advice on used 👢 boots.

I absolutely love your channel, your honesty, and the way you educate people what is expected in a quality boot. My dad passed away 4 yrs ago at 83. I still have his boots from when he was attached to the Strategic Air Command. Had his other stuff but when he passed his house was robbed.

thank you so much for this!!! i try to shop completely thrift/second hand and ahve been LOOKING for some boots and not having much success. glad to see this to be a bit more mindful as im shopping

The hydrolysis explanation's really good, I had no idea there was a word for when that happens. I lost two pairs of ecco shoes I liked (but hadn't worn in years because my fashion sense shifted) because pieces of the foam were literally falling off.

@catherinecarlson6164

2 жыл бұрын

This happened with some red Ecco sandles I had. I didn't wear them much and the solel fell apart.

@therealdeal3672

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this was interesting to learn about. I had what I thought was a really good pair of leather Wolverines work boots that I had for a while which I now realize were glued or cemented with this type of sole. The sole fell off in one piece on one and on the other it came off in several pieces. I decided if the boots were made with such bad soles that I didn't want to bother resoling them. I hadn't even worn them for a while, when they fell apart. So it was kind of a shock for them to disintegrate in that manner. They were not cheap and they were bought new. So good to learn about what makes a good boot so I don't end up with a pair like that again. Although now looking through the comment section I realize I probably should have tried resoling them, the uppers were fine. Oh well live and learn.

@TheOnailer

Жыл бұрын

I just went to a Christmas party and decided to wear my Ecco loafers I hadn't touched in years. I literally walked out of the soles up the driveway. The foam disintegrated. Had no idea this hydrolysis was a thing until now.

Glad to have you back! Could we get a Toaster Shenanigans Compilation?

Please film a few (Cut in Half) videos of leather boots and shoes for women. I would love to find quality shoes worthy of resoling. Are there any craftsmen/cobblers making boots or heels that justify the exorbitant purchase price? It’s not uncommon for a store brand pair of boots to cost over $200 and only last a season or two.

Awesome channel and another great video. Your videos helped me find my new warehouse work boots, i went with the whites perry, and have been really entertaining. Do you have any thoughts on tearing down the Thursday Captains? After the teardown of the diplomats ive been interested in the captain as an all around boot. Looking forward to your next video and hope everyone in the shop has fully recovered from being sick. Keep up the great work.

So glad you’re back. Thanks Wes

Great videos today I found a pair of nicks wildland boots at the goodwill outlet. The soles are still in great shape the leather has some scratches but nothing that can't be polished. Great videos.

I just love your little gremlin constantly wanting to be involved in what you're doing, hes so cute!

I love this video cause using The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in it is priceless..thanks.for a lot of useful info..I have gotten some good boots used..My biggest 2 are a new pair of Oak Street Chukkas and new pair of Danners as well..

Nice to see the sweet little kitty with you....LOVE your videos! Very informant, and I have learned soooooo much from you....THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Glad you're doing OK after Covid.

Who doesn't love this dude strait to the point and no bs love his videos and calls out the makers of boots that are subpar regardless of their size

Watching from Egypt. I love your videos . Thanks rose

Please make some videos about the hikking boots! Love your channel!

I didn't even know I needed this video. Thanks for the help! Also, Toaster is the best!

Your channel is super cool. I have a bit of a footwear obsession, and currently own around 20 pairs of shoes/boots, and just recently I found a brand new pair of thorogood mondo pt military issue boots at value village for $25. I couldn’t have known they were good without watching this video, so thanks!

Glad yall feeling better, great vid!

Do more women's shoes! I like how you talked about the women's fashion boots.

You might be my new favorite channel. Bush guy and roadside service / tow guy. I have a love hate thing with boots.

Been learning a lot about boots on this channel thank you!

As a kid growing up in Minnesota, I had a pair of boots that looked like the LL Bean boots. I loved them and they where really good at keeping my feet dry playing in the snow.

those jungle boots are actually direct moulded soles, while functionally similar to cemented, it is a more reliable construction method and also fairly common. key telltales are a pronounced mould flash seam on the heel and toe of the sole, and where the upper meets with the sole often there will be some mould flash and / or it will look like the upper was clamped in a form and there will be some flattning / smoothing around the edge. this process was invented by wellco in tee 60's to combat gyw boots rotting in the vietnam jungle, and it works well when done right.

Great video. I’ve bought acouple pairs of whites off of ebay and don’t regret either pair! 1st pair was a set of brown whites packers similar to yours, and then a few months later a pair of black steel toe smoke jumpers. These boots are some of my most valued possessions. Love wearing them and admiring the care and attention that went into making them. I definitely recommend being patient and knowing what you’re looking for though. There is a ton of junk out there

Thanks so much, just picked up a pair of Red Wing 1411's in great shape for under $30 using your video as a guide.

Good video! Glad you're feeling better.

I never considered a preowned boot til I started watching your channel and a couple others. It is really a good way to find a deal on what would normally be an expensive set of boots. I have a cobbler close by who does good work at very reasonable rates and advice like yours has saved me a ton of money and helped me choose the right boots.

I just bought some like new rangers on ebay and I'm freakin psyched. Thanks so much for you're videos bro.

Great stuff valuable info. Enjoyed your vid, feel better. Thank you I enjoy shopping at thrift stores. I was in retail for 25 years. So if I can pick up a bargain at a thrift store great.👍

This helps. Thanks. I've got some really nice shoes at thrift stores. Bad pairs, too. But I've avoided boots. Now I think I'd take a closer look.

I own a few pairs of footwear from the 1920s (derby shoes, derby boots, button boots and military boots) and they always absorb so much oil when I condition them, one pair usually needs to drink 250-400 ml of oil before it’s saturated and supple. Although once you condition the leather feels “young” again. The point being, always condition old leather and stitching (even before you put the shoes on) until it’s fully saturated and then let it rest for a day or two, in order for it to really soak up all that conditioner.

I love this channel. As a musician my youtube account consists of guitar videos mainly but this is such a pallet cleanser! Wasn't a boot guy before but I can really appreciate the work that goes into a solid pair.

Bought some conditioner through your link. Hope that helps out! Thanks for all the awesome info.

Best pair of second hand boots I ever owned were a pair of 80s doc martens. We bought them second hand in 2010 ( I was about 5) and I wore them every day till I grew out of them in about 2014. I wore them in every weather condition possible and they always held up perfectly. My mum even got them painted white and wore them on her wedding day in 2018. They still haven't worn out.

@elliottknight5136

Жыл бұрын

The original Docs were amazingly durable and comfortable. Tried one pair after the transition and they were garbage at the same pricing. What a shame.

Oh man, I gotta be careful or I'm gonna wind up with too many boots to know what to do with!

I'm new to your Channel I sign in, I'm looking forward on more video's more education, very in educational on what to look, when you go to thrifts stores...👍👍

Thank you for making closed captions so I could know what's going on :)

Damn I just found your channel 2 days ago and have been on a binge since. Feel lucky to catch an upload!

Sorry to hear about your trailer and the visit of the virus. I'm already looking forward to your upcoming vids.

Haven't bought a new pair of shoes or boots in 21 years...thriftstores not as thrifty anymore..1. Good sole. 2. Stiching 3.name brand...underwear,socks new that's it..jackets oh all beauty's pendy shirts all beauty's,pants Levi to Carhartt,winter down feather jacket,pants..snowshoes on and on. Now Portland has a Goodwill, I call last chance for gas..all items not selling at reg Goodwill end up at this store..sum really great stuff..

You're amazing. Seriously. Fantastic video(s)

I didn't realize you are Salt Lake based, so am I. I just ordered my 1st pair Redback Easy Escape steel toe. This is a learning experience for sizing and selection. If it's not right I'll return & modify my order. I remember one of the best boots I ever had was purchased in a Denver army surplus store. Wore them for 18 years.

As an Australian, its funny to think of Americans (or anybody for that matter) seeking out used Blundstones. Here they're available in basically every hardware or workwear store for fairly cheaply. That's not to say that they aren't very good, they're probably some of the best workboots widely available here that also fall under the "disposable" or "expendable" category (along with Redback or Steel Blue). And they aren't the cheapest, but they don't compare to, say, hand-made boots. Where us Aussies miss out is in the hand-made work boot. We simply don't have any made locally. The construction industry, like many trade industries in Australia, is *heavily* regulated from a safety point of view, and some job sites have extremely specific requirements (like compulsory non-steel safety toes, or boots requiring a zip for easy removal in a trauma event), and they seem to be getting more and more specific. (By the way, if you don't believe me on the zipper part, just check out some of the catalogs of the brands I mentioned above - and have a look at how many lace-up boots also have zippers). The cheaply made boot manufacturers are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this. They can quickly churn out new models meeting new regulations at a large scale, and make them widely available and affordable. So when that new guy turns up to a job site with "inappropriate" boots, their employer can send them off to the local hardware store to buy a pair of these disposable boots. And those who *do* opt to wear a higher quality boot, always need to keep some of these disposable junk boots around in case they need to enter one of these job sites. From an environmental point of view, its a damn shame.

@soundscape5650

2 жыл бұрын

@Mike Byrne they're not really work boots though. they aren't at the same level of ruggedness

@steventidwell5232

2 жыл бұрын

I get boots from Australia called Redbacks. Are they essentially blundstones? They are super comfortable and very durable with a scuff cap. My only gripe is they really are not water proof for long and I usually wear out the sole in a years time. The reason I ask is it seems that redbacks are no longer available.

@soundscape5650

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventidwell5232 Essentially, just another brand but similar quality.

@marcusholtzheimer9316

Жыл бұрын

People in my town sell them on Facebook for 100 US +

Cant wait to see you get into those combat boots. If I had not abused mine after they issued the ACU's I would probably still have those all black all leather boots. Around 20 years

Thank you for your videos, you provide a very helpful content!

Great video! Cat was an added bonus

Super informative video not mentioning the cat in the video makes this a rare informative and at the same time hilarious video brilliant!!! Thank you !

Stoked to see the upcoming restorations!

@animal79thecat

Жыл бұрын

Pumped!

Good to see you're on the mend!

What a cute lil kitty who also appreciates a good pair of boots

Very informative! Toaster is such a handsome kitty, btw!

I really like the thumbnail photo,directly to the point

You solved a mystery for me. I have a pair of insulated pull on Wolverine's, with "Durashock" soles. I used them for years on my rural mail route (driving route, about 30miles long) in the winter, rain, snow, and cold. With a combination of (separatel polypro and wool socks, they kept my feet warm and dry. Fast forward to retirement, I continued to use them, and one day the heels totally self destructed. Your description of the foam inner soles coming apart in the Blundstones matches what happened to them. Now the leather upper and insulation are still in great shape, and I'm wondering if they can be resoled.

You know I've never really known much about boots this video alone is explaining more about boots than anything I've ever learned from a store salesman manual or whatever.

@wolfdragon1150

2 жыл бұрын

I think part of it is because I just didn't understand and he makes this so easy to understand I don't know where you learned how to teach but you are good at it

I have a pair of Irish setter mock toes that have absolutely molded to my feet. I love their fit after break in the only thing I will change is a more grippy sole when the factory ones wear out. They cost me 150 at a red wing store 4 years ago as a model year close out but did not graduate to every day till 2 years ago. That's my vote for best value

Once again, the cat got my attention! Just kidding, awesome and information video! As someone who's just started a boot obsession, this is super helpful and direct to the point! Keep it up!

I was visiting my sister in Sugar Creek, OH 7 needed some leather treatment. She took me to a saddle shop which sells to many of the Amish folks. Shop owner asked if I wanted "good or best". Huberd's of Snowflake, AZ was the recommended product. I have used it for years & is true to its reputation, great product.

Bought a pair of wolverine 6 inch soft toe work boots back in 2018, wore them for almost 3 years as my everyday footwear, both on the job and off. Had to get the fiber replaced once a couple years ago, and the laces twice and they are still going strong. You don't need to spend crazy amounts of money on comfy boots, just take good care of them. On the other hand, high end boots do have their appeal, and if you can get them on the cheap, good for you.