I know the customer wanted something different and that's great. I also understand that Steve talked to the retailer and came to an arrangement. Steve did an amazing job, way better than the original! That said, Alden should not be getting away with this shoddy quality control!!!

One of the things I miss very much about living in Falls Church, VA is having Betos Leather Works repair my shoes. Steve is awesome at his craft and even more so he’s an interesting and nice person who taught me a lot about how to keep my shoes lasting. You don’t find places like this in the burbs. Am glad he has his own KZread channel. Kudos Steve!

The close shots of the hand stiching were excellent.

It's unbelievable that Alden has the nerve to put out an $800+ boot in that condition. A paper heel too! People need to start returning shoes that have QC issues like this. If people accept mediocre quality they will continue to get it. Steve, beautiful work as always.

Hi Steve, crazy how even a brand new pair of boots look better after being in your hands! Looking very dapper by the way!😁was just thinking....it must be time for a bag video! 😁 much love and respect to you and yours from the UK 😁👍

I just love the pride you take in your trade, A true artist at work. This is so relaxing watching you create your magic.

How can a pair of 800 $ alden be defective… its beyond me . Beautiful job steve.

@cmanlovespancakes

2 жыл бұрын

Poor QC. Manufacturing mistakes happen, but to let those out the door is beyond me.

@unknown81360

2 жыл бұрын

$800? Damn..

@rosemarshall1219

2 жыл бұрын

@@unknown81360 yeah quality is not cheap.

@unknown81360

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosemarshall1219 true but you can have quality for a lot less aswell

@davidmckean955

Жыл бұрын

@@unknown81360 This is especially true if you're buying in the UK.

I loved the closeup shots of you sewing the welt. I never realized it but the jerk needle looks like a very pointy small crochet hook. I could have spent 30 minutes watching you sew the entire welt. It fascinates me. I would also love to learn more about how you do the stamping on the sole. Oh, and NO WAY you stop Hammer Time! 😊 It’s a Bedo’s tradition! (Great slo-mo shot) You love to joke with us and I love your sense of humor. You are a true artist, and a craftsman with excellent ethics. As always a beautiful end result. ❤️👍

I think we love hammer time because it just a catchy phrase (kinda of like "Let's continue"). It also goes into the work you put into everything you do: calling the manufacturer and talking about what needs to be done for the customer; not everyone does this. #nicerepair #hammertime

@edd2771

2 жыл бұрын

I remember the day hammer time was introduced. Not as big a fan of it as “let’s continue”, but my new favorite by far is “HEY MAN….”

Wow. I was looking at buying the exact same boot. I love Alden, but this has me second guessing now. Seeing crap like that coming out of Alden is disappointing. Great work as usual!

Never am I bored! Lol. No matter if we seen it many times.......show us again..and again....I love watching you put the welts on! I love the machinery! I love it when the soles get sewn on! Lol Every step of the process! It's therapeutic.

Hello Steve 🙋🏽. How are you doing today ❓ I guess I'm better late than never 😜. But I had to see what you had going on ‼️😆😂🤣 LoL 😅 LOL. Simply beautiful ❤️👍🏽.

Steve, I get such a strong sense of deja vu when I watch you, you share so many skills and techniques with my farrier and the way he used to shoe my horse. The way you hold the shoe but keep your fingers out of the way as you tap in the nails, just as a farrier cups the hoof as he nails on the shoe. And fitting the French Tips, the way you offer them up to the shoe and check for fit on the outside edge with your thumb, it’s uncannily similar to the way a farrier assesses the fit of a shoe on the hoof. Right down to the way you unconsciously sweep a thumb across to check for smoothness after completing the nails. Really interesting! Love your work!

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

2 жыл бұрын

That is interesting

Love how you reached out to the retailer and got a solution that's good for everyone.

We have been watching your videos for a long time and wish to say how impressed we are with your work. We especially like your taking the time during each project to explain what your doing to each shoe/boot/bag and why you do it. Clearly you take pride in doing what you do. Very nice job on re-crafting these boots!

@louisel.sinniger2057

2 жыл бұрын

My dad always told me “Your work is your calling card”. Amen

Beautiful boot. Love the content I also learned another function of my line finisher that I didn’t know

Steve: All your viewers wish you nothing but the best health and prosperity for you and your family. Not just during this holiday season. But all year round. You do not realize how much joy you give me (us) by sharing your craftsmanship. Giving joy is a rare gift. My deepest thanks.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️👍👍

Knock on wood I’ve never had any issues with my Alden boots. Quality control has never been an issue. Love the fact you’re using the rapid E machine. Love it. You’re always doing immaculate work Steve and the fact you made the boots better is a plus and a bonus for the customer. I hope he wears them in good health. Keep continuing brother!!!

Fantastic job and upgrade. Perhaps the retailer returned money to the customer which was then put toward the repair you performed? Letting a pair of shell cordovans leave the factory with any kind of flaw is a huge mistake by Alden. Seems like everyone is happy now.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

2 жыл бұрын

retailer took care of the repair cost.

Das darf doch bei so teuren Schuhen nicht passieren, ist ja eine Blamage für Alden.

Great stuff as always El Stevo!!. STILL amazes me the engineering skills that went into designing/making those beautiful old stitching machines etc! Amazing!

Another one! Incredible job as usual. You care about the customer and the shoes, and that’s important. Steve, you are the man!

Fixing someone else's mistakes is definitely more difficult than just restoring an initially good product. Especially when the result of the alteration is better than the original!

Great job Steve, constantly pumping out quality work

Another pair of masterpieces

Man good thing you caught that. I'm hoping the person he bought those from understands and helps pay for the repair!! Nice job Steve!!

Beautiful result Steve. Hard to believe that the factory allowed those to be sold. IMO, they should have made good for the repair.

Always a treat when you upload Steve!

I am a relative late comer to your channel... but I live in the same area as your shop, I've been here since 1977 ...I like the local retailers so you are a rare find indeed:). I plan to try to come by one day and say hello and get some work done on a pair of boots I had made :) Keep up the great work!

They look beautiful! Excellent job Steve!

Very nice timing: I'm wearing my Alden shell captoe oxfords today. As always, excellent work!👍👍👍😁

My new favorites Steve! Beautiful!

Great job. I am glad every time watching your videos. Good luck. Thanks!

Incredible work Steve!

Wonderful work as always Steve, Let’s Continue

I love the color of the boots. Having high quality leather in a boot is useless if the construction is not proper and cheap products are used. The boots really look sharp with your remake. As always, another fantastic job.

@jris

2 жыл бұрын

They must allow drinking on the job at the Alden factory.

@silvestrocrino3256

2 жыл бұрын

Just shocked at how Alden is using paper in their construction… and how that stitching made it out the door…. It’s an $800 boot for gods sake…

Great job Steve, as usual! Let’s continue!😀

Steve. You are an artist! Well done!

beautiful. Enjoy watching a true craftsman.

Simply one of my favorite episodes of yours, Steve! Thank you.

I so love the way you explain things and your work ethic. Great job!

Great job as always!

I love your videos Steve. Great outcome.

Beautiful work!

Another good job Steve.

Once again, you made those shoes better than they were. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Great job, thank you!

Amazing results!!

well done another amazing job, I'm so impressed with what you do.

Amazing job!!! You are the master for sure!

Excellent work as always! God bless!

keep showing off your machines!

You did a great job Steve, I like your work.

An absolute work of art from this man! Beautiful work done on those boots.

Superior work Steve O as always ., thanks for the Video .

Steve, Rance here. Once again a marvelous video! The close/up views are wonderful, it reinforces the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” Those boots are much better than when they came in. A truly professional job! Alden shoes needs to hire you to make videos for the employees to use for continuing education.

Beautiful job...huge improvement.

Another banger, Steve!!! Master craftsman!! Those boots just got a super upgrade!! Lucky customer.

Love seeing you so expertly use those well-worn machines like the masters of old.

Again you’re an artist. But a artist with funny remarks during his projects and nice habits like hammertime. Let’s continue 😜😂🤣

Great job as always. I always enjoy when you describe how the machines work. The stitchers make a fantastic sound, like music to my ears.

The usual quality maintained!!! Great job 👏 👌👍😎

beautiful job as always steve.

nice job Steve!

Nice job raising the bar! Your work is excellent and you take great care and pride into the projects.

They look sharp!great work

Steve, you do exceptional work!!! I learn so much watching your channel. Thank You!

Beautiful work! I really do love the color of those.

Nice work as always.

Nice job--the boots look MUCH better.

Now the explanation of the awl coming from the bottom just answered so many questions I had. That was great!

I couldn't find the width of welt I needed, by using the original I may have bleeded, so I made my own, finished expertly, and sent the new boots home😁👍 Beautiful job!

Looks better then when they came in. Great job and great to hear you explain the project each step of the way.

This video was incredible

Beautiful work sir.

Close-up view of new weld stitching was very informative. Thanks for showing that.

A happy customer so everybody benefits, you, the customer, the retailer. Great outcome all round and another good video.

Excellent video this time Steve

I have a suggestion for you Steve as I'm a big fan of you ,that you can make videos reviewing your collection of shoes, certain ways and tips to maintain the shoes and taking care of them. Also you may talk about the industry in general, companies... I think this would elevate the game for the channel to be bigger.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never really done reviews

@nacekozo

2 жыл бұрын

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC Except for Florsheim Imperials :) Aren't they your favourite shoes?

Beautiful Steve x

The high pitched "omg, it's paper' 🤣

Attention to details make all the difference, you are an artist my friend!

Someone has to be the "master" and Steve is earning the title piece by piece. And; LUCKY boot owner!

It alway amazing how much better the boot looks after your done. Even though basically the boot is the same. Nice job

BEDO, YOU ARE THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO REPAIRING SHOES AND BAGS AND MANY MORE. THANKS FROM BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS

Excellent job sir!

Tremendous work!

NICE WORK MAN! LOVED IT AS USUAL!

OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Nice Job Steve. Excellent as always. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

I got to say I didn’t know Alden made such stylish boots. Great work as usual Steve.

I like hammer time initially because you enjoyed it so much. Now it's a darn carol fit for the season.

Beautiful job

Looks great.

Good retailer. Good job!

Alden needs to watch your videos, and make these boots more soundly constructed, AWESOME JOB!!!

Another great job and you show a great respect for your customers not choosing the easy way out and go the whole trouble of a good fix 👍🏽

Wow STEVE THAT is a fantastic idea you have for your customers who are in the snow this THANKSGIVING.SHOE PROTECTORS ON A ROLL.They even are colored with a decorative BLUE EDGING.Nice touch. I can't wait to go to my IN-LAWS with my BEDO'S REWORKED shoes covered in plastic and then rip it off when i get inside ON TO their IMPORTED INDIAN RUG,flown in from the maharajahs palace 50 years ago.GOING to the OPERA will no longer be an issue when checking in my overcoat and galoshes.Now i can just check my coat like everyone else {they all arrive in LIMO'S and i have to walk.That's why the galoshes.have a good thanksgiving .

I am in love with your work. I am also very pleased with the progress you've made with the videos and channel. Any time I watch a shoe repair video I always compare it to yours. Thank you for your work and the videos!

Steven great video as usual!!

Super work.

Amazing project, they just glow with quality now after being in your hands...Great service, who else would have done that..BOOTIFUL!