You never cease to amaze me... What a revelation that the stitching machine will re-use the same welt holes if you remove all the old stitching! I really don't know what else to say, except you guys rock!

I appreciate the time you fellas take to describe what you're doing and the different parts of the shoes/boots. You've earned a subscriber

I love watching your videos. Inspires me to learn such a trade.

Allen Edmonds Boots are some of my favorites.

Good looking finished product. Enjoyed the video.

Awesome work as always. I love seeing the entire process and your explanation is perfect. 👌

You gentlemen do outstanding work!👍🏾

Many appreciative thanks for the explanation of how the shop machines work. I've watched quite a few vids before coming across this one. I can say I like the shoes that are in rich dark colors of deep browns, rich reds, and black along with rubber outer soles.

Did anyone else arrive here via Robert Powers KZread site? Cobbler Bob is the Allen Edmonds whisperer... I love these two young men too now!

So relaxing!!

Thank you so much for this video, it is extremely relaxing to watch. Please continue to upload these awesome content and have a great day. Cheers

Really nice. Reminds me of the adage: _Use it up, wear it out,_ _make it do, or do without._

Beautiful work!!

Thanks for your videos, I'm a Power cable Maintainer ( high tension lineman) for NYC Transit, 30 years and soon to retire. And no I'm not looking to become a Cobbler, lol but I will definitely say your profession is intriguing!!! I can watch you tear apart those shoes all night long, yes I work the graveyard shift!!! Lol Thanks again bud and God bless!!! 👍💪🙏

one of the BEST VIDEOS EVER.......explaining all the secrets of cobblers......it seems like when i go and ask cobblers what they are doing to my 445.00 dollar ae daltons just like these they are somewhat vague and pompus they don't really go into detail but YOU HAVE SHOWN ME EXACTLY WHAT IS DONE......EPIC.....only you and kirby allison are explaining the behind the scences in

Thank you for mentioning the solvent. I just discovered your channel and have watched about 20 videos so far and wondered what that was, and this is the first one I've seen where you said what that was.

Channel stitch on Dainites...Well done!! Awesome vids, guys. Keep it up

I really enjoy watching you guys work. I've learned that I've been treating my shoes quite badly and vow to look after them much better. It pains me to think of the incredible shoes I've tossed out because I thought they were beyond any hope of repair.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Drugtestcups Thanks! We really appreciate you watching. We started this channel for that exact reason. Glad to know folks are taking something away from them. 👍🏻

I learn something new from a customers prospective in each video. The information sharing really distinguishes Trenton & Heath from other fantastic shoe repair channels. The informative content that the channel provides educates viewers so they may be more inclined to use their local cobbler thereby supporting a local business in their community. I'm sure Trenton & Heath's level of transparency and quality have put you on many viewers short list! Great job guys! Side Note: The AE 1st Ave is a great boot and should never have been discontinued.

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for the kind feedback! When we started our channel, we wanted to make it our goal to put out informative content. We get hundreds of questions regarding shoes from customers that come into our shop. We've used a lot of these questions as video content, so we hope it helps. Thank you again!!

It took a while for the Dainites to grow on me... but, after buying a couple of pair of AEs with them. I likes 'em !! Love seeing those channels to bed the stitching too.

Enjoyed your video so much. I really like the detailed explanation. Part I missed was when you trenched out the lines for the stitches on the news soles. Thank you again

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Dutch Wilson Thank you...glad you enjoyed!

I really love your channel, it is great to see you work. Thank you, I learned a lot!

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clara B.C. Much more to come.

I have those same boots. Awesome comfort. Very nice work. I found a new cobbler I think.

Found your channel thanks to the Kavelier. Procrastination kept me here. Worth it!

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Edgar Martinez 😀 Glad you enjoyed!

This is so cool!

Turned out nice I like the danite soles

Great video!

Found your channel last night. You’re gonna make me start buying used shoes. My house flooded so I have to replace my closet.

Those boots are beautiful

Master craftsman.

I love the videos. Keep up the good work

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Spidey At Work Thank you!

These videos are amazing. I’ve recommended all my friends to your website. Sadly I live in Maui, Hawaii now. Use to live In Louisville,Kentucky. Originally from Marengo,Indiana

I like this craftsman. He explains what he is doing and tells us why he is doing it. Just a heads up to the Allen Edmonds experience. There are many shoes that are more expensive than A.E. None of which compare to the quality workmanship that goes into the A.E. Shoe. In addition if you call the factory and request having your shoes recrafted, they will mail you a postage free bag. Place your A.E. shoes in the bag and mail them with your name, address, phone number. Explaining what you would like done. They will send you back your shoes and they will look close to new. Excellent company, great service.

@ToddLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

I did the Allen Edmonds recraft once. But what I found to be a better idea was to start a relationship with a local cobbler who you can personally talk to about the process. (I use Vinny from A1 Shoe Repair in Sonoma, CA) I have had a much better experience and with higher quality for a slightly less cost with a local guy.

the music made this video oddly calming and inviting, would love to see more videos with music

Fascinating

Awesome!

Nice job.

nice job.

I’d like to see you shine the shoes and buff the color back in.

OK, thank you very much. I will let you know how it turns out.

I love how a punch has so many professional names yet it doesn’t change in appearance or function

Very nice walkthrough, it seems though as if one of the soles is off center. Thanks for sharing

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Saul Cabrera Glad you liked. Yeah, one of them was very, very slightly off up at the top. 😉

A before and after pic at the end would be cool. Thanks, enjoy your videos.

Love your video very much haha,your subscribers has been doubled in one week!?Watching you pull the sole off and do resole is very satisfying 😆.Hope you can show other shoe brands like john lobb ,Crockett & Jones,trickers,loake Edward Green to us in the future 😂.

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Leonelson Clementi Thank you very much! We’re looking forward to showing other brands to you all as the shoes come into our shop. Thanks for watching and following along!

@davidlindsey436

4 жыл бұрын

Many videos already on this channel showing those brands.

Quedaron fantásticas las botas, quiero aprender, saludos cordiales desde Panamá

I like the background music, it does not interfere with the video at all.

beautiful work. more AE boots please!

Hi Trenton & Heath. Always fun & interesting to watch you work on & restore boots & shoes. I loved the end result on this particular job. The boots really look great. Ok ne thing I wanted to mention - I think you guys should both wear gloves while using dyes, cremes, polishes, chemicals such as acetone, or any other type. (May over time be harsh on the skin...never know.) And I think you should both wear boots while working...instead of sandals, just to be on safe side.

If you aren’t already a part Allen Edmonds enthusiasts, and the waxed and dyed Facebook groups then you should definitely check them out. You would fit right in!

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Joseph Noa Thanks for the advice! Just joined both groups. 👍🏻😀

Should spend more time showing off the finished product at the end!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Tojcic Will do. 👍🏻

@cassieb1860

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonHeath I agree! You should post before and after shots..

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Cassie B Check our some of our newer videos. We’ve started doing that. It does make the finale much better. 😉

@LoudCitizen

4 жыл бұрын

A few close-up shots that linger just a bit (maybe in slo-mo) would do the trick.

@glenngreen6378

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonHeath question for a different video. Just purchased two pair of Johnston&Murphys. Can they be refurbished if I'm willing to spend the money?

Kirby Allison Said they were as far as they know I only shoe store to use Jr soles and heels, you guys do a fantastic job

@davidlindsey436

4 жыл бұрын

Kirby is misinformed.

Hey Dudes, Great video! I'm happy to see how this stuff is professionally done. I try to replace my own heel blocks and I have been doing okay so far. However, not having a shoe-anvil is something that makes it troublesome. Should I get one, or is there something else that I could use? (I live in a big city, so having a single-purpose item seems silly).

Nice video. Those Dainite heels always remind me of SNL’s Mr Bill, btw.

Those boots are really great looking.

Why are these videos so dang entertaining? I don't even own fancy shoes lol...

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Haha...well, we really appreciate you watching!

Wish Allen Edmonds still made these...

Your beard looks great.

I found your channel yesterday and am addicted. Love the aprons! If I'm not mistaken, the leather is embossed with P & S (for Potter and Sons?) If you ever decide to sell those, I'm buying one.

I love your videos. Just a question have you tried using Henkel Adhesives o 3M adhesives with a different applicator?

Hello, love your videos. Informative and entertaining. I know it's hard to do reviews on every shoe brand out there, but up here in Canada we have Hartt Shoes from New Brunswick. They're only online, so I was wondering what your opinion might be, what have you seen regarding Hartt Shoes.

A wonderful video. I really enjoyed it. I do not like Allen Edmonds thought.

Awesome video. Makes me want to go intern with a cobbler just for fun.

Honestly thinking about getting Dainite soles or their competition the Eaton (Vibram) soles for all my shoes once they need to be resoled. Especially because where I live it’s either raining, snowing or slush.

I can’t express how much I love watching your videos. Nothing like after a long day of work coming home and watching these videos relaxing on the couch. However…I’m interested in a pair of Allen Edmonds Patton boot. I love that boot. But I wish it had a flat bottom leather sole. It would be perfect if it was. How much would it cost me to send it to you and have it resoled? I’m sure you both are so busy, but if you could help with that I’d appreciate it.

Tremendous work!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm gonna put the commando sole on my black A.E. Mctavish wingtips. The tread is kind of aggressive the way it is but the soles are super thin so I'm going custom.

Nicely done. Do you also stock the red Dainite soles?

The heel block looks like a smiley face

Me: what is that liquid that Heath puts on shoes??? After watching couple films of Heath... 🤔 First film I watched from Trenton: put some glue thinner... Ah!!!! Thanks!!!!

@banyarola2577

4 жыл бұрын

It's a solvent that dissolves the glue making sole removal easier

Nice I think a leather mid sole would of looked great 👍

Super informative video in regards to sending shoes back to the original shoe maker. Postage expense aside, do you guys accept mail orders? I own several GYW brands from Carmina, Gaziano Girling, Alfred Sargent, and Meermin. A couple pairs I would like resoled to Dainite. Thanks

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Check out Potterandsons.com.

I'd like to see the new stitch you did with that fine machine of yours - removing the old one is fine and all, but do you make sure your new stitching fits the former holes of the welt?

The resole service you offer always includes the change of the cork?

For purposes of removing the stitches & reusing the holes in the welt: Is the stitch length standard or do you have to match your machine to the stitch length?

Hey nice work I love your videos one question can I light the color of a shoe from dark brown to a color like the boots

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

abrahan sosa chavez Thank you! The only way you would be able to lighten a dark shoe is to strip off all of the original color and then dye it the lighter color. It’s very very hard to strip off all of an original stain color. Unfortunately, shoe creams/waxes won’t lighten a shoe enough to go from dark/medium brown to light brown.

Just found your channel couple of weeks ago, thank you and subbed! Two quick questions if I may - dainties soles, do they make the shoes/boots more waterproof? And what do you do after you applied Renomat, do you rinse it off or just wipe it off using wet cloth?

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

M Sato Hi! Thank you for subscribing! Any rubber sole will be more waterproof than leather soles. It doesn’t necessarily make the shoe/boot more waterproof, but the soles will be. As far as the Renomat, I would recommend using a saddle soap to clean off the shoe after using it. If you don’t have a saddle soap leather soap, at least wipe them down with a damp cloth. I hope this helps.

I have a question that I can't seem to find an answer for anywhere. I like shoes with lug type tread but I wear the heels very badly. Is there a heel saver made for lug/aggressive tread?

Question? Are the holes in the welts a standard distance apart for all shoes? Meaning, do you ever have to adjust the stitch width on the machine to match to hole spacing on the welt to reuse the same holes? Fascinating!

@hughanderson7285

3 жыл бұрын

I wondered the same.

do you find that allen edmonds uses different shanks in the same models of shoes, or do they consistently use the same type of shanks in certain models?

Nice to see a traditional Cobbler at work. Apart from looking good, what are the advantages of a Dainite sole and heel over leather?

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Mr W Thank you! Dainite’s are going to last substantially longer than most leather soles because they’re a harder rubber. They also have a little more traction due to the little nub things on the bottom.

@SteveMrW

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonHeath I have a traditional Cobbler close to me . So I may go for the Dainites.

Have you considered investing in a new non-noisy shoe harness apparatus? If it’s not in the budget, try putting a pipe insulation or have it rubberized.

What is the glue thinner? A mix of water and some solvent?

What about the Cordovan leather Allen Edmonds with the leather from Horween? I've been told that the leather needs extra care and can't be polished the same way as normal cow leather...so i've sent my Cordovan leather pair back for a full rebuild of the sole, and rubber sole upgrade and for a full re-polish. lmk your thoughts

Guys, found your channel in my suggestions last night and have enjoyed a few videos, fantastic to see skilled craftsmen at work, such a rarity these days. That being said, it really bugged me that the rubber sole on the right boot was not properly centered, I would have had to remove it and re-glue it centered because it really does ruin otherwise fantastic quality craftsmanship.

@kimberly_erin

4 жыл бұрын

Lynx G this bugs me too and it seems to happen a lot

Good job... Bad choice, but good job.

i alwawys wondered how the nails never hit the foot. eventually with wear and tear youd think the nails would start coming through, but apperantly it don't.

@cyvycymusic1096

4 жыл бұрын

my guess is that the nail's aren't long enough to start being prickly on our feet

@Murtagh653

4 жыл бұрын

some times they do go through but they hit the metal thing they put the shoes on and they crimp while being hammered in so that the sharp edge is blunted and turns back towards the head of the nail

@soggycracker5934

3 жыл бұрын

It can happen, I had a pair of Redwings that did it. They replaced them without a fuss. Too bad they had to give up their souls...

@MrKinghuman

3 жыл бұрын

@@soggycracker5934 nice reply lol

How do you line up the first restitch to the holes in the welt?

can you put a new welt on or do you have to send them back to AE to be re welted?

I really like leather boots like those but I don't like the very pointy ends at the toes. Are there any really good boots or chukka style boots with very rounded toe ends? Thank you ahead of time!

Would you recommend washing leather or nubuck shoes in washing machine? I washed 2 pair of mine and reapplied cream on leather pair and now both leather and nubuck shoe leathers looks brittle.

Show the boots at the end while you are closing the video. Thank you for your hard work.

Ohh the removing of old stitshes I didnt know.

Hi Trenton and Heath, I absolutely loved the video. just amazing to see the whole process. Came over from The Kavalier, and wanted to know would the saphir Reno Mat remove the top coat from a Cole Haan or a Jonston and Murphy shoe ?

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Farhan Ahmad We’re glad to have you! In regards to the Reno Mat, it can. I tell folks that you have to be very careful when using the Reno Mat, or any other stripping product, as it can definitely remove the finish on certain leathers. It’s usually best to only use this product on smooth, higher quality, open pored leathers. We work on A LOT of Cole Haans and Johnston & Murphy’s, and I would not recommend this product on most shoes from these brands. I would probably just stick with a basic saddle soap if you’re just wanting to clean them. I hope this helps.

@nickb2883

5 жыл бұрын

Renomat destroyed a pair of my $ 900 Santoni shoes, it absolutely stripped ALL the colour off in a matter of seconds. Risky stuff..

@TrentonHeath

5 жыл бұрын

Nick De Bruin Yep, we totally agree. It’s a great product for removing old built up waxes, but it’s definitely not for every shoe. I believe a lot of Santoni’s have hand burnished finishes on them, and it’ll strip all of that right off. We’ll do a video on this product soon.

@foiihan

5 жыл бұрын

Trenton & Heath, I was just gifted a new pair of Cole Haan loafers, and the shoe cream comparison video I saw that you guys said that Cole Haan shoes have a top coat on them, which can prevent the cream from soaking in the leather. I just wanted to remove the top coat to apply the Saphir cream on them. Thank you for the response!

You soak the leather soles with solvent to loosen the glue, but what do you do with rubber soles? I don't supposed the solvent penetrates rubber very well.

Hi, nice video! But how do you know you really are using the same holes in the welt? You sew the sole turned upside down.. Thanks!

What’s the difference withy he sheet of cork and the ground up looking cork?

I would like to know what shoe brands is best for the money? I have several pairs of Allen Edmonds they last for ever. Cole Haan's are good shoes if they are on sale, I don't think their leather is anywhere never that of Allen Edmonds. Alden looks really nice bit I have never bought any of those.

Do you replace inside & outside of lower foot and restrech shoe leather on machine? How much would you charge for this service? I'm thinking of buying a used pair & have this restored as requested above.

You said you were going to use the cork sheet. The after shot appeared to be the smeared on hot cork. Am I wrong?

Why did you not put on a leather mid sole between the cork and the rubber? Just wondering they are boots after all.