I'm 67 and just got first in my life alligator Western Boots from Ariat. They hand made in Mexico. I keep them on the table now, it's like museum creation. OMG you doing great job like really professional master. Only, Please be extremely careful when you cut with the knife to yourself direction ! Try Always keep movement From Yourself OUT. God Bless you young Master !

@Theshoeman02

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Alligator makes a very beautiful boot. Unfortunately when trimming the soles, cutting towards myself is the most comfortable for me. I’ve cut myself a few times but quickly learned how not to 😂

Hey, yall, saw this and hd to click! I have a 20 year old pair of Nocona belly-cut pythons in perfect, near mint condition. Im a firm believer that the back-cut ones dont age as well and are prone to scale keeling even with proper conditioning. Belly-cut is where its at! They were my first of several pairs, and I still wear them somewhat regularly! Great video and great work! Nocona makes a fine boot. Built to last.

I've watched a lot of cobblers on KZread but I have never seen anyone reuse the rear portion of the leather sole as a new leather heel rand. Brilliant!

@Theshoeman02

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

3:37 my man’s knife is inside the boot lol

@bigbishop9081

4 ай бұрын

Yup, dude owes his client a new pair of boots. Tore tf out of the scales.

@edcorona1914

2 ай бұрын

Cringe hearing the knife scrape off the scales.

Love your work now I know if I need to set my boots definitely you’re the one. Thank you for the video.😊

This video is great! I learned so much and your also hilarious man! Thanks for posting. Pretty sweet those boots made there way back to the shop!

BRO YOU'RE ONLY 20 Y/O and married with a cobbler shop?!?! Prodigy.

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

All glory goes to God who gives me strength and guides my steps

@help3106

Жыл бұрын

@@Theshoeman02 keep the good work man, slow and steady.

Excellent job brother 👌🏼

You did great you made it look easy good job. It looks like if you charge $200 for that, it wasn’t enough money for that great work.

@Theshoeman02

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, with anything it just takes lots of practice and patience.

Great work young man. I’m glad you found a nice career path that you enjoy.

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

God has definitely blessed my life, thank you for the compliment

I wish all shoes and boots could last this long and still be in excellent condition!

@user-my2lh3mt5d

Ай бұрын

A good snakeskin cowboy boot can last a lifetime with minimal effort & care. Just occasionally condition the skin and have em re-soled when they wear out. I spent 300 on my Nocona python skin 20 years ago and they look brand new. Can easily get another 20 out of em. Now thats an investment that pays dividends.

@frankcastle3827

Ай бұрын

@@user-my2lh3mt5d yea I agree! That's smart to do too

Awesome and very interesting video ! Thank you

@Theshoeman02

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great video. A tip from an old footwear guy - Vibram is pronounced “vee-bram” because it’s a portmanteau of Vitale Bramani, the Italian gent who designed the original mountaineering sole in 1937. Best of luck in your business and life! You’re off to a great start! 🤠

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’ve heard a little bit about the history, but I do know they make the best long lasting soles. I appreciate the new insight and the kind words. God has definitely blessed my life and I hope pass on to others the joy he’s given me.

@yellowstoneloyal8186

Жыл бұрын

@@Theshoeman02 I just recently bought a pair of Tecovas python boots, the Barton, what would you recommend for polishing and conditioning, just found your channel, new subscriber here 👍🏻

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

@@yellowstoneloyal8186 with Python I would recommend Angelus Reptile Exotic Skin Cleaner & Conditioner. It comes in a spray bottle and works wonders on python and other exotic skins

Beginning of video he slipped off heel and stabbed side of boot, I about passed out boys

You do both awesome work and an excellent job teaching us about your restoration process. Thanks.

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m happy to bring y’all along with me

I been searching eBay for some vintage Noconas. Seeing the quality build is making me more confident that when i find a well taken care of pair I can get em resoled and they’ll have plenty life left!

@alexperez3651

Жыл бұрын

Great work on these too, cool to see a young guy in a trade like this operating at such a high level. Super informative, cheers

Great Work. All the Best!

Love watching u work ..

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Great job. Saw this on Facebook.

You did a badass job! 👍

@Theshoeman02

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

hey, how much do you charge for a resole like that?

@Theshoeman02

2 күн бұрын

@@john_realville3449 this job starts at $185 for the full rebuild

Why did you decide to use nails rather than lemonwood pegs?

@Theshoeman02

9 ай бұрын

Lemon wood pegs take more time to install, and I’ve seen boots come in my shop where they are actually falling out. Brass tacks are a good substitute

I’m missing a small patch of snake skin on the heel of my boot can it be repaired?Thank you

@Theshoeman02

11 күн бұрын

@@richardwesthafer3769 the best thing to do would be to find a small piece of snake skin that matches the boots and patch the area. If you want text me a few pictures of the boots and the area that’s missing and I’ll see what I can do. (559)733-4004

@richardwesthafer3769

11 күн бұрын

Oliver can my boot be repaired?Send me your contact info please

@Theshoeman02

11 күн бұрын

@@richardwesthafer3769 my business cell is (559)7334004 you can text me a few pictures

@richardwesthafer3769

11 күн бұрын

@@Theshoeman02 just sent you pics and the culprit

@Theshoeman02

11 күн бұрын

@@richardwesthafer3769 that sounds good I won’t be at my shop until Monday so I’ll talk to you then

Ive got about 5 pairs that need this service!

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Go ahead and click the mail in form on our website and we can get you taken care of! linktr.ee/shoeman_angelscustomcreations

@CK9T

11 ай бұрын

3:37😂 this man’s not going to cobble anything of mine

Do you work in Jonesboro? If so I have been in your shop.

@Theshoeman02

8 ай бұрын

We did have a shop in Jonesboro, unfortunately we had to close the shop and move to our main shop in Tn

@larrydeaton5452

8 ай бұрын

You are a very talented young cobbler. Keep up the amazing work and good luck in your future endeavors.

@Theshoeman02

8 ай бұрын

@@larrydeaton5452 thanks!

My terminology may not be correct but do you need to hit the original holes in the welt when sewing on the new sole? Otherwise seems like new holes right next to the old holes could really weaken the leather esp for a subsequent re-sole ... or am I missing something fundamental?? Would love to hear your comment.

@Theshoeman02

11 ай бұрын

So typically we do aim to hit the original holes when sewing on the new sole. Our sewing machines have guides that help us adjust the depth and width of the stitch. Unfortunately it’s a guessing game since your stitching the boot upside down all you can do is pray you have your guides set properly and hope for the best. With practice you do get better, but sometimes the sewing machines like to give us issues. That being said depending on the width of the stitches, if you miss a few holes here and there you won’t have any issues. It doesn’t always look the best, but structurally there’s no problem. Now if it’s a shoe that’s been resoled a few times and each time they missed a few holes, I will recommend a new welt just because the foundation is weak and you risk the sole peeling away from the welt.

Didn't you forgot the shank?

@Theshoeman02

3 ай бұрын

No, if you look closely after I put the cork in, that back piece along the waiste of the shoe is the shank

What did that job cost?

@Theshoeman02

3 ай бұрын

This job is about $165

@davidsridharan202

3 ай бұрын

@@Theshoeman02 Criminally fair price. Amazing work!

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Did you tell the customer that they didn't need new soles? Not even close to time to replace...

@Theshoeman02

2 ай бұрын

Sometimes from the outside it’s hard to tell, but when you felt the sole it was pretty thin. Yes he could have gotten away with new heels for maybe a few more months, but then he’d need to pay for a resole. So I advised him to spend the money on a resole now instead of paying for heels, and then a resole a couple of months later.

@northrider8628

2 ай бұрын

@Theshoeman02 well bless your heart...!

Those boots are back to being awesome dress boots. Classy work there.

@Theshoeman02

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you!