CONSIDER THIS Before Repairing Your Shoes | Potential Unexpected Costs of Shoe Repair

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Believe it or not, there are sometimes "hidden" costs when repairing shoes or boots. Unfortunately, it's not always as simple as a new heel pads or a new sole. Often times, YOU can prevent additional cost by taking care of your shoes. Other times, there may be some additional expenses, that are unknown, until the shoe cobbler begins taking the shoes apart. In this video, we take a look at some of these potential fees.
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  • @Dan_the_cobbler
    @Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын

    Detailed, useful, entertaining, great video!

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Dan! We appreciate it.

  • @kevinstewart4579

    @kevinstewart4579

    3 жыл бұрын

    As a huge fan of both Dan's channel and Trenton and Heath, I find myself wishing for a transatlantic shoe repair collab video!

  • @watchmanexpert

    @watchmanexpert

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TrentonHeath can you give me price to cut 8 inch high boot to 6 inch? Is redwing 10877

  • @aletaschulz1108
    @aletaschulz11083 жыл бұрын

    You are giving good information that just isn't common knowledge. I am learning how to care for my shoes in ways that my parents didn't know to teach me as I was growing up.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    We’re happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!

  • @darrenporsch
    @darrenporsch3 жыл бұрын

    It'd be nice if you gave us a range of what these added costs were for the different repairs

  • @golden.lights.twinkle2329

    @golden.lights.twinkle2329

    9 ай бұрын

    More than the shoe is worth, for all but super expensive shoes.

  • @markywellsboy2182

    @markywellsboy2182

    6 ай бұрын

    It's just best practice to buy a good quality shoe or boot in the first place. Long life soles, after numerous years/wearings, have the whole shoe refurbed for approximately 50% cost of a new replacement.

  • @joaquin-jacknava2696
    @joaquin-jacknava26963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice. Have a good week. Thank you for all your hard work you gentlemen put to make these videos. I really enjoy them.

  • @smartin23964
    @smartin239643 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information. Never gave any thought to some of those things. Definitely have me looking at my shoes and boots more closely now! Thanks for all that you do!

  • @RobBread1
    @RobBread13 жыл бұрын

    Good info. Definitely helps a lot to make that decision on things needed to be looked at before moving forward with the project.

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan013 жыл бұрын

    Love the informational aspect of the shoe repair business. Thank you!!

  • @DarkHorseWorkshop
    @DarkHorseWorkshop3 жыл бұрын

    Always love your videos, thanks.

  • @saltymarine
    @saltymarine2 жыл бұрын

    Good job getting the word out, thanks for posting !!

  • @jtee5957
    @jtee59573 жыл бұрын

    I wore my outsoles down to about 50 percent and THEN topped with rubber sole saver. 6 months later they are still doing their job. Not ideal but it was cheap and effective at a dyi cost of $5.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sweet deal! Can’t beat DIY. 👍

  • @juanarce6900
    @juanarce69003 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for the advice, knowledge is power my friends.

  • @roadracing22
    @roadracing223 жыл бұрын

    Always love your content. Good work gentlemen.

  • @GrimReaper-qs8do
    @GrimReaper-qs8do2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative as always. Thanks Sir

  • @maryannrurup353
    @maryannrurup353 Жыл бұрын

    To me all the videos are wonderful, the daily ones are fun, but you are the one that is doing the videos and that are hard. They are all great.

  • @a.filakiewicz2942
    @a.filakiewicz29422 жыл бұрын

    Yes, very helpful for boots maintenence

  • @krumsemenliev6151
    @krumsemenliev61513 жыл бұрын

    Good info! I had no idea that those videos could be so interesting and entertaining at the same time. Keep up!

  • @tomaszmazur8675
    @tomaszmazur86752 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Trenton!

  • @kenwilliams2219
    @kenwilliams22193 жыл бұрын

    Good advice and things to look at early on. Thanks.

  • @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854
    @vivsalittlebitcrafty48543 жыл бұрын

    Great info right there. Many thanks.

  • @bsideadventures2180
    @bsideadventures21803 жыл бұрын

    Attention to detail is amazing. Glad Adam turned me onto yall.

  • @simonfacey7767
    @simonfacey77673 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic advice I understand the frustration I myself manage a repair shop this I Fantastic information for a customer to know as alot of the time the shoe has to be repaired so that further repairs can be done time ,materials and skill or not free unfortunately

  • @seth_5394
    @seth_53943 жыл бұрын

    Excellent topic to cover

  • @timbreljedi
    @timbreljedi2 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful! Thank you!!

  • @ricardochaveste7367
    @ricardochaveste73672 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a make sense of what a need to be done...thank you for letting us know much appreciated 🙏 so far I haven't got to this point yet....great content as always 👍👍....

  • @jorgeg5895
    @jorgeg58953 жыл бұрын

    excellent info. Very good to know. Thanks

  • @gomezdrhotmailcom
    @gomezdrhotmailcom2 жыл бұрын

    Extremely informative video Thanks 🙏

  • @pinsandscrews6459
    @pinsandscrews64593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for expanding on some of the pitfalls. This is much like taking your car in for repair, getting angry with the Cobbler for "Hidden" difficult to see additional work is uncalled for. People immediately thinking they are being scammed is why I quit working as a Service Writer/Service Estimator.

  • @HungryH1951
    @HungryH19514 ай бұрын

    Good to know. Thanks!

  • @darrellhendrix5502
    @darrellhendrix55023 жыл бұрын

    You have done such a good job

  • @ruten45
    @ruten453 жыл бұрын

    Love you all and your explaining about these hidden costs. You all do such great work in this process wish you would make these dress shoes as that would be perfect! Thank you all again Sir! Stephen R. In Haslet, Texas.

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood19233 жыл бұрын

    Good Information... Thanks for Sharing

  • @stephenmcfadyen1385
    @stephenmcfadyen13853 жыл бұрын

    Really great information thank you

  • @williammarshall468
    @williammarshall4683 жыл бұрын

    I just had two pairs repaired and was hoping there were no further issues. I lucked out because my toes wore awfully close to the welt 😬.

  • @ExploreXplore394
    @ExploreXplore394 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @dakrisi3520
    @dakrisi3520 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your great clips. For may new shoes I want to add tip pads but I feel uncomfortable that the nails or screws could damage the stitching

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips.

  • @87411969
    @874119693 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @kamilj.1907
    @kamilj.1907 Жыл бұрын

    That's a treasure. Thank you for that video, it's really helpful. Gemming failure is probably the most controversial issue but pretty well-known in shoe afficionados community. But the rest, I didin't realize until seeing on your video :) Job well done :) Cheers :)

  • @Chaptersaudio
    @Chaptersaudio3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect video. I'll definitely share.

  • @adriansaavedra7923
    @adriansaavedra79233 жыл бұрын

    Second comment, glad I got a notification this early!! Was JUST wishing you guys would drop a new video not five minutes ago when the notification popped up. Thank you very much guys!! God bless 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Just_the_Q
    @Just_the_Q3 жыл бұрын

    Great info

  • @DSMattitude
    @DSMattitude3 жыл бұрын

    As an automotive mechanic, I feel ya!

  • @mikemurphy80
    @mikemurphy803 жыл бұрын

    Would find more useful with at least some average costs mixed in

  • @confusedwhale

    @confusedwhale

    2 жыл бұрын

    If the sole protector is $30 and it's the cheapest option... I bet you can guess at the price of other repair costs.

  • @teddyperkins3406

    @teddyperkins3406

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@confusedwhale the sole protector being the cheapest option at $30 tells you practically nothing about the cost of other procedures, other than it costing more than $30. From that alone, I bet you cant give me a rough estimate of the price for other repair costs.

  • @jasperdsmith

    @jasperdsmith

    Жыл бұрын

    KZread videos have long shelf life, prices especially under current conditions get dated very quickly, I’m sure a cobbler would give you an estimate before you approve work.

  • @chancepowers8507

    @chancepowers8507

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jasperdsmithwe all know this. Not a good excuse for the clickbait

  • @mholzmann

    @mholzmann

    6 ай бұрын

    Check their website. Potter and Sons have a thorough list of services and charges.

  • @TheSilentsniper1973
    @TheSilentsniper19733 жыл бұрын

    Another great video

  • @ericblanco
    @ericblanco2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips and info. Very thankful for the time you take to share this with us.

  • @meirjones8448
    @meirjones844810 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the hidden cost factors. I have a few ready for resole and it was informative. Can you present, publish a listing for cost per item needed just as you shared? A rudimentary breakdown per say. Thamks again.

  • @darrellhendrix5502
    @darrellhendrix55023 жыл бұрын

    In the past that people must assume you can do anything with nothing. Great information.

  • @gregphillips1998
    @gregphillips19983 жыл бұрын

    Great info. I’m new to your channel and have learned more about shoes than I ever knew. Can you or have you done a video on what to look for or ask a cobbler to learn if they are a good cobbler or not. I wear work boots like Red Wings and Thoroughgood. They are expensive to replace. I now know by watching your channel that I could have had some repaired.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We appreciate you watching. We have not, but that sounds like a good topic.

  • @Pfirtzer

    @Pfirtzer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TrentonHeath You don't have to ask anything to your cobbler, just watch his shoes, if they are worn out,shabby and look awful he hasn't enough time to work on his own shoes because is busy repairing shoes of other people.

  • @frankvelazqiez2961
    @frankvelazqiez29612 жыл бұрын

    Words of wisdom

  • @jobro524
    @jobro5243 жыл бұрын

    Mid Week Video Great

  • @BlackCold
    @BlackCold3 жыл бұрын

    As much as I love how beautiful leather soles look I think having a vibram sole protector is the best choice to keep them in a good condition for a longer time…

  • @martintanz9098

    @martintanz9098

    3 жыл бұрын

    The leather soles don't look so good after you wear them a couple of times, so you might as well go for the topy or vibram sole protector.

  • @kennethflores93

    @kennethflores93

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe have a combination sole so that you have some artistic expression

  • @tedkippers7591

    @tedkippers7591

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@martintanz9098 .,........m

  • @weberrebel7699
    @weberrebel76992 жыл бұрын

    Very informative thank you , i have some thinkin to do before bringing my doc martens pull up work boots in

  • @mikeblast7507
    @mikeblast75076 ай бұрын

    Well done, as are all your videos. That said, I get all this. I'm going to continue wearing my shoes until they're worn out, then I'll decide if they're worth resoling, whatever the ultimate price. In the mean time, I have plenty of shoes to rotate them, and stresch out their useful life.

  • @midnightrun25
    @midnightrun253 жыл бұрын

    Could you do a video on the equipment you use in your videos? What they're called and how to use them. This is for someone who is interested in cobbler work and doesn't know where to start.

  • @jacqueslevard5802
    @jacqueslevard58023 жыл бұрын

    Hello Trenton and Heath, from France... Very good advices, as usual ! Have a good. day. J.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jacques! Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. 🇫🇷

  • @hellenomousaion8736
    @hellenomousaion87362 ай бұрын

    Hello, and thank you for these useful insights on shoe care. I have a practical question. We generally agree that we should not wear the same pair of shoes twice in a row. Is this only referred to two days in a row? For example, if I have a meeting in the morning, let's say from 8:00 to 12:00, and then I get back home and take the shoes off, should I wear the same pair for an evening meeting the same day, or should I wear another pair? Thank you!

  • @michaelc5095
    @michaelc50953 жыл бұрын

    The only thing I dislike about you guys is that you're to far away from me to be super convenient haha, love the channel, never thought I would be so interested in learning about being a cobbler and proper shoe maintenance but I'm sure glad you showed me, keep it up the content is great.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha….thanks, Michael! Glad you’re enjoying the videos.

  • @par3caddy
    @par3caddy2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the informative videos. Question, Can you re-tread re-groove the worn out portion on rubber soles? Thanks in advance

  • @roguedelarue4958
    @roguedelarue49583 жыл бұрын

    How long is the lead time for resoles. I am planning to be in Nashville May 2022 and would like to time my shoes so I can pick them up when I am in Nashville. Thank you for all your videos as they are very informative.

  • @DanielMartinez-lz3ot
    @DanielMartinez-lz3ot3 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool, I couldn't wrap my mind around the gemming, I was sure it was cotton or canvas but not a clue as to what its purpose was until now. B.T.W. Google doesn't know either, it panics and shuts down when you try to search for "gemming," after it cleans its self off, it grins foolishly and asks, "did you mean gymming"? Anyways, you guys are awesome and brighten my day, thank you.

  • @reidbartlett3862
    @reidbartlett38622 жыл бұрын

    I know the range is broad, but what would be an expected resole, welt, foot bed replacement be? So what would be considered over priced and what would be considered under priced, and again I know it's going to vary from cobbler to cobbler and location to location.

  • @kylermurray1977
    @kylermurray19772 жыл бұрын

    I would probably give a leg to apprentice for these gentlemen. This craft is truly an art!

  • @pwned101
    @pwned1013 жыл бұрын

    When do you need to address stitches on the bottom of the outsole that are wearing through or worn through?

  • @tonyo6466
    @tonyo64663 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Quick question. Why don’t cobblers steam out the creases in the shoes when refurbishing shoes to make them look newer than leaving the creases?

  • @markywellsboy2182

    @markywellsboy2182

    6 ай бұрын

    The customer using shoe trees is the best way to keep good shoes in good shape.

  • @shannonsparr3925
    @shannonsparr3925 Жыл бұрын

    Where do you get gemming? I can't find it online. Thanks for the videos, they're giving me the confidence to try this for myself!

  • @MyName-rq1pi
    @MyName-rq1pi3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure why I'm so addicted to your repair videos. I've always wondered about nails in shoes. All I can think of is my feet being impaled by tiny death sentences.

  • @rninggl6122
    @rninggl61222 жыл бұрын

    Great vídeo just a question, is it possible to resole a shoe with cupsole construction?

  • @KARR
    @KARR3 жыл бұрын

    You guys should do some Jordans would do great view wise and would be interesting

  • @madams989
    @madams9894 ай бұрын

    Hi I’m looking to appear taller without changing the angle of my foot downwards. I can wear an insole, but do you sometimes put thicker outsoles on to give the boost? Essentially making it into a platform shoe but without being crazy huge and obvious platform?

  • @Comrade134
    @Comrade1342 жыл бұрын

    I respect an honest tradesman.

  • @nathankveene3849
    @nathankveene38493 жыл бұрын

    What I’ve always wondered is how much does it cost to fix separated seams and can tears in leather be repaired?

  • @michael7765
    @michael77656 ай бұрын

    Comment for the algorithm. Great video. Thanks

  • @vincenzorossi6886
    @vincenzorossi68863 ай бұрын

    Costs? This video is 2 years old and costs change every year and you are taking it to a cobbler to repair or rescue the footwear. They charge whatever the materials and labor costs. The video is informative and has given me the insight to make the call about my worn out footwear, repair, new pair or landfill.

  • @damham5689
    @damham56893 жыл бұрын

    I get the heal block wear a lot on my right shoe. Its on my the gas pedal foot.

  • @davidcooke3154
    @davidcooke31543 жыл бұрын

    Question…Does the same apply for boots/cowboy boots?

  • @danielmcgary268
    @danielmcgary2683 жыл бұрын

    What do y'all think of the nicer shoes coming out of Vietnam? Fugashin, CNES, etc.

  • @larrydalton2205
    @larrydalton22053 жыл бұрын

    Trent, another great video. Would you actually recommend sole protectors or is there a downside? I have some lightly worn Beckett Simonon oxford shoes that I really like.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on several things. Personal taste, recrafting budget, walking environment, etc. No real downside other than covering the classic look of leather.

  • @larrydalton2205

    @larrydalton2205

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TrentonHeath Thanks for taking time to reply. I was thinking of the sole protector from a traction standpoint rather than delaying eventual resole. Keep up the good work! I regularly use and enjoy the Saphir products I bought from your store. My wife is happy for me to use them on her shoes as well.

  • @MemphisCorollaS
    @MemphisCorollaS2 жыл бұрын

    The day that the algorithm starts flagging people for mentioning that word when asking for likes, comments, and subscriptions is not hen it’s game over. At least y’all have awesome content regardless of all that stuff. Thanks

  • @BlueElwood
    @BlueElwood3 жыл бұрын

    Do you all do different color soles for redwings?

  • @arielmags
    @arielmags4 ай бұрын

    great info.detailed...

  • @TheGiduch
    @TheGiduch2 жыл бұрын

    In case of welts cut very closely around the waist. Wy dont you leave yourself sufficient amount of thread, run most of the stitching with the machine, and finish up around the waist with handstitching? I would assume stitching whole welt around would be equally or more time consuming, and by having that much more of it around the waist you significantly change overall look of the shoes. Just trying to think outside of the box:)

  • @andrewkennedy6121
    @andrewkennedy61213 жыл бұрын

    I would love to get your insight on Ecco shoes. They are very comfy but want your insight on construction and chance of longevity.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ecco’s, as a whole, are constructed with comfort in mind over more so than the ability to be repaired for years of wear. I usually tell most of our Ecco customers to just buy another pair once theirs wear out.

  • @TheMarkvanes
    @TheMarkvanes Жыл бұрын

    Question can you attach a weld on a blake stitch shoes?

  • @casaxb9451
    @casaxb94513 жыл бұрын

    Can you review the origin boot by jocko willink.

  • @professorr.5427
    @professorr.54272 жыл бұрын

    I originally thought toe taps were decorative but now it seems they are not. Is it indicative of a gait problem if toes are wearing out sooner than heels? Perhaps I need a chiropractor and a cobbler. 🤔

  • @bubblescampo127
    @bubblescampo1272 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys everwork with elevator shoes? What do you think of Calto brand?

  • @joem.7621
    @joem.76213 жыл бұрын

    These video's make me want to get a nice pair of shoes so I can eventually send them to Potter & Sons to get resoled.

  • @shane14424
    @shane144242 жыл бұрын

    Where do you guys buy rolls of insole gemming and leather welt?

  • @petedelacruz8576
    @petedelacruz85762 жыл бұрын

    Dumb question and I think I know the answer, but I will ask anyway. I have a pair of Alden shoes, I purchased, my foot has grown since I purchased the pair. Is there some way to make them a 1/2 - 1 size larger?

  • @sed6
    @sed62 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what the $125 resole service AE offers would cost from you or another cobbler?

  • @orcaartist
    @orcaartist3 жыл бұрын

    Very useful information! By the way, what is the purpose of a toe tap? Is it just cosmetic? Thanks in advance!

  • @tomconnor7786

    @tomconnor7786

    3 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people put a lot of wear on the toe part, I do; I've had to get shoes resoled when most of the sole was fine but at the toe it was completely worn through which was annoying.

  • @ttop64
    @ttop643 жыл бұрын

    Hi Trent. Is it better to go with a full rubber top lift on the heel instead of the combo of leather and rubber ? It almost seems to me that an all rubber one would last longer.

  • @TrentonHeath

    @TrentonHeath

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really didn't matter since the back corners are rubber on a combo and that is what wears down first.

  • @lawrencefarrell7443
    @lawrencefarrell74433 жыл бұрын

    How do you feel about echo shoes?

  • @bubblescampo127
    @bubblescampo1272 жыл бұрын

    What do you think of tallmen shoe construction and are they repairable?

  • @johnf.kennedy5454
    @johnf.kennedy54543 жыл бұрын

    I would like to have a couple of shoes repaired.... but, Trenton and Heath are too backlogged... I hope they can work through the piles of shoes soon and being taking orders again!

  • @DavidLeBlanc

    @DavidLeBlanc

    3 жыл бұрын

    No cobblers near where you live? I'm lucky, we have an excellent cobbler close by. The pandemic was hard on those guys. Several closed in our area.

  • @bookgrub

    @bookgrub

    3 жыл бұрын

    Find a good local cobbler. Support the industry all over, not just your favourite online cobblers!

  • @chematta2745

    @chematta2745

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are cobblers out there, just do some digging, they most likely would love to have the work.

  • @robertsmith20022

    @robertsmith20022

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try bedo leather works. Another KZread. Does great work

  • @martintanz9098

    @martintanz9098

    3 жыл бұрын

    A lot of cobblers are old school, so have minimal online presence. it might be a place tucked away in an small store front with a little Shoe Repair sign out front to let the public know of their presence. But they are still out there. Support them if they do good work. I love the videos Trenton and Heath and Bedos do. They are super informative and entertaining. And a great marketing tool. But they are not the only cobblers in the country.

  • @thomasknowles7311
    @thomasknowles73113 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to convert a blake stitch to Goodyear?

  • @gabor222
    @gabor2223 жыл бұрын

    Once I wore a pair of cowboy boots till the heel block got damaged too. Took it to a "cobbler" and he filled the gap in the heel block with rubber. I was very upset but I did not complain to him because I did not want him to have t fixed it again. I just took it to a real cobbler and never went to the first one again. The funny thing in it is that before this incident he did better job on my other pair of work boots (by stitching on an originally glue-on sole) than all the other cobblers in town. It is very sad that by the increasing number of low quality shoes on the market the number of real cobblers is dramatically decreasing and gets replaced by services like Mister Minit.

  • @andreap9869
    @andreap98693 жыл бұрын

    If i use shoe polish on my work boots they last about 5-7 years, last time when they broke i used duct tape and extended the wear another year.

  • @alan4657
    @alan46573 жыл бұрын

    What is the purpose of a toe taper for every day use?

  • @frankforkum4121
    @frankforkum41213 жыл бұрын

    Where do u buy plastic tip on shoe string. Any help I appreciate it. Thanks.

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