There are allot of Cobblers and leatherwork channels out there, but your personable nature, commentary and craftsmanship is no match for the others. I absolutely love watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and post these Steve. :)

@anilchak

11 ай бұрын

Long live Steve.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

11 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍❤️

I had such a pair, without the nails as my basic military boot during my formal military education in Switzerland. We had them until the beginning of the 1990... So you can find a lot of these and Bally was one of the official producers of these shoes... Awfully hard at the beginning when they were new, but perfect once they were used. I did my 100km wald during officer training school in them...

The way to fix those hobnails is to get a rock tumbler. Soak them in white vinegar overnight. Tumble them in the vinegar. Rinse and dry, then tumble them again dry, in crushed walnut shells with a dab of Simichome polish. They'll come out new, and with no manual labor. I use this method for restoring old hardware of all kinds, works like a charm.

In 1954, I was 7. All my life I have heard of hob-nail boots. This is the first time I have seen them. Your redo brought back a nostalgic time. Thanks.

@charlescastillo8870

11 ай бұрын

I saw them once in a WWII movie where a german soldier was wearing them, they were in snow and a mountinous area.

When a cobbler struggles to take apart a boot, you know that thing is a tank.

Are people bringing you shoes that you've never seen before? You're turning into the repair shop of last resort with this level of repairs. Very well done!

Can you imagine mountain climbing in those? The weight alone must have been tremendous, dudes back in the day were sturdy tuff, absolutely no doubt about that! It must feel good to know you’ve recreated an heirloom worthy enough for a museum, wow!

@nyantathecollector

4 ай бұрын

We use very similar ones during ww1 reenactment here in Europe We do also mountain climbing with them too They certainly are heavy but not unbearable, also surprisingly comfortable to use after breaking them in

You finally met your match and you prevailed. These came out splendidly. Every time you pounded on one of those front spikes I shuddered thinking he's going to break one. In the end you admitted that some actually did. No matter, you completed the job with minor modifications and made the boots so much better. You were quite clever in how you restored the spikes. You always show us what we have never seen before. Take care.

It’s been some time since I last watched. For me this was one of your best. As for Andy, California . I was in my house for 6 months in 2020. My sanity was saved in watching you and many other craftsmen. Thanks.

Steve, I think your Swiss customer will definitely " Scream Out Loud " when unboxing your restoration of this pair of Special Boots ! ! Your work is Remarkable .... Thanks for sharing & hope your shoulder get well very soon !

10:47 You know when Steve drops a “God Almighty” during a job it’s a JOB 😂

I never knew such boots could be fixed, and I'm kicking myself for throwing away my favorite pair knowing you could have restored them. I learn so much from your techniques and philosophy. Thank you.

When I saw the effort required to disassemble the sole, I thought this project would end in disaster. But as you say Steve, "Anything is possible!"

You can put the start if this video up as a sleep video. With the wind, bugs and background noises. Plus it's really relaxing to look at. Gives a feeling of nostalgia.

Steve. This is the most complicated boot I have ever come across anywhere. Your expert craftsmanship and explanation on construction and rectifying is bar none. You are a delight to watch and one of those folks who uplift my hope in humanity. I thank the good Lord that you are there for us. Blessings

Weird stuff like this blows my mind away. Also the reconstruction of leather jackets and bags is next level. Good things that were made well can indeed be restored. So many '𝘩𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴' when pieces are missing or damaged so badly, Steve has to fabricate something new to replace a particular part/portion. We live in a throw-away society so it always makes me feel good when something old becomes new again. Many of Steve's projects are to be used. I think a small portion are restored for keepsake purposes. I like both the sentimental collector and the user that wants new life in a '𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺' driver. I tip my hat in Steve's direction.

Dearest daddy, from above, must be Proud! 💜 Sir Steve, this project might prove to be your magnum opus. Phenomenal in all aspects, including the kind gesture to pay homage to the late matriarch. Once more you have brought honor to your family's good name. With highest respect, J.

Steve, when I had to go to the Swiss Army basic service in 1976, I was given such a pair of boots. The officers loved them because they could train us to march on asphalt. However, as I was to be trained as an infantry soldier, these boots were very heavy. Luckily, a few years later, I was transferred to another unit and could replace these types of boots with ones with a rubber sole. You brought back some memories and I thank you for it. I enjoy your videos very much. thank you very much.

Your "Andy story" is what makes your videos so captivating.

"YEGHBAYR", WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE "MAN" YOU ARE!!! MAN - WITH A BIG HEART!! YOU INSPIRE YOUNG AND OLD.

Steve works hard for the money,so hard for the money...😂. Good on you for bringing new life to joyous memories,nice save.

Steve, that was incredible to see how you disassembled and then recrafted them back to what they looked like in 1954. Great job Sir!!!!

THE GOAT LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM .This is the way things were built in the good old days can't no body mess with thee GOAT at his craft. Love to see you do your thing.❤

Hey Steve, just wanted to note Evaporust can be reused--it's a somewhat expensive product up front, so it's good to conserve it where you can. Just pour it into an unused container and wait for all of the chelated metal particles to settle, then you can just skim off the good stuff and discard the particles. Or even simpler, just filter it out through a coffee filter or something similar. Basically once the stuff turns black and can't really seem to be separated out, then it's spent and time to discard.

@aserta

11 ай бұрын

You can use milk jugs to store and use it from, and to filter it, after you've let it decant you can send the rest through a glass funnel. Essentially, you take a wine bottle, cut the bottom off, and stuff the throat with kitchen towels (2 sheets of 3 ply will do) as tight as you can. Put that bottle over a glass or something and pour the dirty evaporust in there and let it do its thing. The junk will remain on the towel, which you pop out and discard. This works for other fluids too, like Naphtha, which whenever you use becomes really dirty from the crud.

@cumulusvapes7

11 ай бұрын

soak em in vinegar, its cheap and works amazing..

@ceb964

11 ай бұрын

They can be reused, just strain the residue through a fine cloth [missus' old stockings would be perfect]. Any vinegar, including cheap white vinegar would do the job equally fine so no need to go overboard and spend excessive amounts on brands like Evaporust tbh.

Those are amazing! Incredible boots, imagine, a shop full of cobblers building these back in the day!

Wow! Never seen a pair of boots like these before Steve. Amazing restoration!

Hi Steve, I'm from Switzerland too. I had the same army boot beside my gummi boots. Incredible leather and construction quality. How cool to see these in your hands!!

Rumor has it that those Boots once belonged to BATMAN and once pierced the skin of SUPERMAN.

Very nicely done. I'm sure the customer was happy with the result and will keep them for a long time. But in this case, you're probably glad that they don't still make 'em like they used to! Thanks for the video.

Hi Steve, we met last Monday in Nieuwegein. I didn't know you before and hadn't seen any videos of you either. It's like meditation, great to see all that you can do. I have become a fan! People find out through your channel what is possible and how much fun the craft of shoemaking is. A shiny greeting from Nuth (Netherlands)

Clicked for the boots, stayed for A Tribe Called Quest.

I'm watching with headphones on, when suddenly someone starts talking in the shop. It spooked me because it sounded like they were standing behind me.

Those are some seriously “bad ass” boots!!! They came out absolutely phenomenal!!!

One of your best , also the generousity is equal to none. Thanks for all the videos and commentary.❤

0:20 - I can fully relate to this opening. I have often destressed on my front porch with a good cigar and a good cup of Java. 🙂

I never could even image a boot design like that. Amazing restoration.

what a magnificently well made pair of boots, they had one purpose and were clearly made to do it as well and for as long as possible. a damn fine tool ! I bet you'll be glad you filmed this so the customer can see the work involved.

Damn brother, the extra work to remove each hob nail was amazing!!!

1950s .. swiss .. im in IM IN 😎 awsome video here love these heavy duty vintage ❤❤

Hi Steve. Of course Andy from the OC, California found your videos reviving. The work you do is the vivid example of resilience. Your work bring back to life boots and shoes that have history, that is how life should be. Keep it up, brother.

Fantastic project! I can’t imagine imagine mountain climbing in such heavy boots but climb they did. Thanks for the video.

It's not in the least surprising that Andy finds encouragement in your videos. Best of luck to him. Thanks for posting.

Dude, I laughed my ass off when you tilted the camera while talking about how many nails were in the first boot. “Did you hear me? 319 nails”.

Night & day difference. Excellent job as always.

"pickled hobnails!" ...I don't know why that tickled my funny bone, but it did!😂

Steve, I'm watching your videos for two reasons. 1) I admire your great craftsmanship and 2) your friendly and warm hearted character🙏 Cheers from Down Under / Karl

Your work is phenomenal. I imagine that not many craftsmen would be willing to take on such an extensive project. The end result is just beautiful!

“This sh!t aint coming off” 😂

Awesome!! You never cease to amaze me. You're the best Steve. Thanks for doing this video.

imagine walking through airport security with these

A true craftsman/artists finds a challenge to be an enjoyable learning experience. It could not have been done better. I received much enjoyment from your work in this video.

Absolutely FANTASTIC work!!! True artistry, preservation of history, and the continuance of a family legacy. Bravo, sir. Bravo!!! 👍⭐️🇺🇸

Magnificent restoration! I hope all will love them.

Those boots should be called “mother in laws “

@nigelwylie01

11 ай бұрын

😂👍

@jreinel1966

11 ай бұрын

😂😅..lmao..!

I watch your videos because I appreciate hard work. I could watch it all day. 😆

Another one! An absolutely incredible transformation!!!🔥🔥🔥

I don't think there exists a set of footwear that Steve can't fix. Simply outstanding!

@JV-pu8kx

11 ай бұрын

Modern athletic wear?

Hi Steve, what a great piece of history you brought back to life. Awesome job!

So nice to see the shoe's saved! Great as always!

If Bally have an inhouse museum, I guess they would love to get their hands on those boots. Talk about outlasting the owner. That was really fantastic !

I'm not even close to a shoe repair specialist. I work with stone. But I enjoy watching your channel. Your skill deserves the highest praise. And as always, great work. Thank you

Excellent job on 70 year old boots. They came out amazingly. Great gesture at the end. 🎉

I love your store front, such a old town feel.

Reddit sent me here as I found a pair of these at an antique shop yesterday and im going back today to see how much they are!!

First video of yours that we watched on the big screen! I love your videos Steve! THANKS!

That thumbnail looks like a glamour shot! LOVE IT!

Thank you for this video. I have my climbing boots from 1970 when I took a 6 month instructor training course at The National Mountaineering School of Great Britain. They are not this fancy but have a 3/4 length steel shank. This allows you to get about 1 inch of your toe on to a nub of rock and stand on it as you move your other foot to the next rock nub. In addition to climbing, I got to do avalanche search and rescue, rapel down a cliff with a victum on a stretcher and lots of other fun stuff. I ended my outdoor education career after a severe back injury in my mid 30's. I still do lots of outdoor stuff, just not with the responsibilty of paying customers. I use them most often for climbing extension ladders which have round rungs making it uncomfortable to stand and paint your house. Once a yr they get a new coat of mink oil and buffed and shined and I wear them for the removal of the first snow. I live in the great plains now so do not get to do any real climbing very often. I also have crampons and ice axe if needed. Thanks for the memories.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

11 ай бұрын

Very cool, thanks for sharing

Steve, you never cease to amaze me with your work. You are an absolute genius. What a finish!!!

It was interesting to hear you describe it as a “nice project” at the beginning and as “exciting” at the end (and very generous for you to do it on the house). I suspect many cobblers would have looked at the job and thought “Oh! Hell No!”.

Like a well made Swiss watch! Those things are incredible.

Wow! The patience, skill and craftsmanship that it took to restore those boots was beyond anything I’ve ever witnessed! The fact that you so appreciated the original craftsmanship and gifted them is a testament to your own excellent character. I enjoy all your videos and yes they are inspirational! 💕🇨🇦

Amazing job! That had to have been expensive with that amount of labor. That evaporust stuff is magic. I've used it before. It's environmental friendly too. And don't throw it out next time, it can be re-used even once it gets dirty.

I enjoyed the story about the man in California ,I'm 76 a semi retired coach operator, l think that without something to work on is not good.l spend my days restoring old British motorcycles, a fantastic job you have done !

Whoever designed the boots, did not intend 'em to come apart in the wearers lifetime, that's for sure. "Did I hear Swiss watchmaker" ?!..Wow, your dedication & meticulous restoration should get you a medal soon. Regards from across the pond. *****

Those boots have more nails on them then my Roof . Outstanding Work , Steve O

Love the new intro style Steve. Nice to see you relaxing on the porch! This was a great job! Thanks for bringing us along again. 😊

Pickelhaube Nails... oy gevalt. As an Historian, the pun both pleases me and made a little of my soul die. That was a good, mature pun. You can tell it's mature because it's full groan... P. S. You and Mark Novak, the gunsmith, have made me really appreciate just how much work goes into restoring an item. (Also, the importance of a well polished hammer face.)

Damn Steve… I love how you use gloves for applying color cream for the leather but go raw for draining the Evaporust chemical. Yeah💪

My favorite video yet. Lots of work, but your level of craftsmanship is impeccable. I wish I had your passion.

An amazing pair of old boots brought back to life & what a talking point when displayed in their home. Top craftsmanship from Steve & such a lovely gesture given to your customer. 👏👍

Awesome boots! Awesome job preserving them for the family!

Steveroo, been watching you a long time buddy but this job was absolutely amazing like so many others but this was truly amazing... And I know you look at this as a challenge …. I don’t think there’s anything you can’t do when it comes to repairing these shoes and boots…! This was fantastic, loved every minute of this video….Thanks so much for what you do here...FIVE STARS PLUS….! 💯👍Greg

Wow, just Wow!!! I liked the brown patina tho...but the boots came out Beautifully!! Great job Steve !!❤

I love it when you restore these "off the wall" projects! Super fun to watch. You're truly a gifted cobbler, Steve!

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Magnificent video Steve a pleasure to watch. Let’s Continue 👍

Just unbelievable. Those are beautifully done, and you're a stand up guy for doing that for the family.

These are mountaineering boots, Dude! And they are Swiss. They are supposed to be tough. These are hobnail boots, and it’s interesting to see that they still existed in 1954. The hobnails were replaced by Vibram soles at some point in the future. When I bought my first pair of mountaineering boots in 1970, the hobnails were gone. I love all of your videos Steve, but this is one of the greatest ever.

That was some incredible craftsmanship. Amazing work.

Hey Steve 🙋🏽 It's really good to see YOU.. . good job 👍🏽😃♥️.

This is one of my favorite videos of yours! As always God bless you and your family! Praying for you!

Steve you are a true wizard & a pleasure to watch sir. Seeing you positioning all those spikes you could consider becoming a dentist. I hope you shoulder is still on the mend after that incredible workout. Take care & stay safe young man 🇬🇧 🍀👍

Great job Steve!! and a very generous gift. Always good to see some good old-fashioned craftsmanship.

Whew! Man, that was a tough one but you knocked it outta the park!

You are a great human being. Your father would be proud over you. Not charging for them shows that you truly care. It's an honor watching your amazing work Steve!

I can picture the person who designed this boot manically laughing saying I pity the cobbler that has to resole them.

the "Bergsteiger" (mountainier) shoes, weren't made to "throw away". You had them for life. love love love

@ulrichbohmer6534

2 күн бұрын

And longer,for the next generation! If damaged(how?),repair them ,and on it goes!

Now that is a well constructed pair of boots, once again stunning level of finish and detail, Steve, not that I look back, the lockdown time is where I watched the majority of your back catalogue, been hooked ever since. Please never change, love your goofing about whilst simultaneously being super professional, you’re giving us an education with your entertainment

These look fantastic! 👍😊🩷

Bloody awesome. That's how it's done..real craftsmanship...😊😊😊