(Actual repair starts at 12:40) Good info. Thanks for sharing.

@HogwartsBasement

3 жыл бұрын

Saved me a year thanks

@panoskarallis6797

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@AlonsoMosly

Жыл бұрын

Too much bla bla bla

When you’re too attached to your Docs to get new ones (too broke for new ones anyway lmao)

@sadpostrayne

3 жыл бұрын

I hang out both in the goth subculture and the adult leather community. Well kept doc martens are critical. I just severely scuffed mine today and I could cry. Highly reflective doc martens are both prized in the leather and latex community. but I originally also chose doc martens because I wanted something that could take a beating and be used for work around the house so I guess I should have expected a scratch sooner or later. I just didn't expect it by bumping into a gravestone when I was taking photos in a cemetery.

@rotenhoko

3 жыл бұрын

@@sadpostrayne I just found my doc martens that I used to wear A LOT. They are in pretty bad shape. I used to wear them everywhere and didn't really take care of them. I scuffed them from work, since I had to bend down to pick up heavy boxes sometimes. The damage is around the lower part of the shaft where it crinkles when you squat down. The rubber sole is still surprisingly good, so im trying to find a way to fix the leather. Should've maintained them better. Fingers crossed.

@SuccessShared

3 жыл бұрын

@@rotenhoko Sounds like you have a proper pair of English made Doc Martin's which were better constructed than their modern day counterparts. In the 70's everybody wanted Doc Martin's and they took awhile to wear in! Save them if you can I would say!

@henryc7548

3 жыл бұрын

Thats why I am here.

@saradahl154

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I know the feeling but love my Fg boots.

The value of this man's shoe maintenance and repair products is worth more than what he spent on his entire shoe collection and I respect that lol

« He’ll probably buy me chipotle if I do a good job ». I love that 😂

Bob, personally, I like your enthusiasm and your down to earth style. Keep up the good work.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

👊🏼 thank you!

Congrats on 5K subscribers! We don't care if you're a "professional" or not. We like hearing you talk about your shoes, and watching you care for them.

I took sandpaper to my black leather boots and all I saw was myself making it worse and I stopped. I have a small gouge in the toe and ended up filling it with with sealant for waders and polishing over it. It didn’t last so here I am. This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks!

Not bad at all Robert. You sir, are an inspiration and as such I’ve ordered my shoe care products to begin this stage of my journey

Thank You Robert! You explained it very well and showed how to do it wonderfully! I went thru about a dozen videos before I found yours. Had to fix a large scratch in $400 pair of boots! This worked Great. it helped that you explained it in car terms. I totally got it then! (seriously, not being sarcastic in that remark at all. I was raised with 3 brothers LOL) Thanks!

Oh Bob, thank you for this video ! I’ve got my favourite pair of brown leather boots with 2 scuffs just like your clients shoes. I’m over the moon I’ve found you, thank you for your detailed explanation- even to the smallest detail of the sand paper levels... I would have most certainly bought the wrong ones and ruined my boots even more. I’ve subscribed- thank you again! Life saver 👍🏻

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

B macklen 👊🏼

This is why I love KZread and content creators like you Robert! I found a pair of pretty scuffed black Ferragamo women's loafers at the thrift. Paid a mere $5.99 for them. So there's really no downside to trying your technique to repair them! Also found a pair of vintage Ferragamo boots this summer at the Salvation Army for $3.75 (75% off boots)! No major scuffs but they can definitely use conditioning. Will update if I'm successful. Thanks again...

Good to see…On some small repairs, I’ve used a hot teaspoon and tiny amounts of solid beeswax. Heated it, rubbed it down and repeat if necessary. Once happy, blend the colours and start bulling. Always good to see the results. Years in the military has taught a few things. I’ve got a small scuff on the front of my Loake Chester brogues (tan) and am about to strip back and renovate them. 🤞

Congrats on 5,000 Bob! Watching your videos and techniques has encouraged me to try some repairs and restorations I wouldn't have attempted otherwise. For sanding/smoothing I've had great success with the emery boards specifically the foam backed ones. Can get them in a range of "grits" even up to a buffed or polished finish at your local Sally's or other beauty supply shop.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Mike McCoy - thank you! And, good idea!

I did this on my heels and I’m so grateful! Thanks!

As always, well done and greatly appreciated!

Really great work Robert! It is not easy to take on this kind of project. I have done similar jobs my self and want to give you two tips that have helped me alot with the end result. 1: use even finer sandpaper, I actually tried it with 2000 grid and the spot got even nicer than before, it is also much easier applying both creames and waxes afterwords. 2: when U start to polish with the waxes, start with the pate de lux from saphir and then end with the mirror gloss. It is easier for the leather to take in. :) But overall, great work and congrats to 5k subs! 👏

Congrats on the 5k legend, thankyou for the fantastic vids.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

👊🏼

Nice job! Im gonna try this on my pair of old Docs! Thank you a lot!!

Rob I am the guy who commented about restoring my shoes, actually therebwas deep cracking spots on them, on my $690 Fratelli Rossetti Brera tassel loafers. Let me tell you I followed the steps you did on a previous video and the results were just awesome. If you can give me you email I can send you some pictures of the process and final result so you can share as well. Thanks a lot Im also a ”shoe head” keep up your videos. Salute from Panama City 🇵🇦

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Gian Famiglietti - LOL I’m so relieved!! I just saw the pictures, and they’re fantastic! Maybe I could show them on a future video?

@ilgambino0784

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Powers yes the results were great, people in the office are even bringing their shoes to me for shines and so on....sure you can show them on a video whenever you want. Once again thanks 🙏

Good job,i scuffed my berghaus hillwalkers 2's after two days of wearing them,tripped over a concrete step in the dark..its the reason im here,going to try this technique,thank you

@alierem4266

5 ай бұрын

Nothing to lose bybtrying, except having to wear wounded leather.

YOU'RE AWESOME. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM!

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼 Thank you!!

I have to tell you, I stumbled onto this video in searching for a way to repair gouges in a pair of black dress boots (cheap boots but SO comfortable haha). Your video is extremely helpful and you’re quite talented at your craft, thank you for sharing and I’m definitely subscribing.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do have another video on repairing a cut on the toe cap of a pair of Florsheim monk straps. That one I fix with acrylic paint.

Nice job on fixing/repairing the gouge on this shoe. Looks like you did an excellent job sanding and evening out the leather, coupled with the appropriate mix of shoe polish and wax. I think the finished product looks much, much better than the damaged leather of the shoe prior to your restoration of the leather. I am sure that your work buddy will be really pleased with the results. Also, before I forget congratulations on getting to 5,000 subscribers! I’ve learned a lot watching your videos over the past few years. Always very informative, interesting and with excellent editing of the finished product. Keep up the good work! Ed...

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again E’d F!

Congratulations on reaching 5000 Bob!

Great video! Really helped me out. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the lesson sir, this is a really good video ! Saving tons of expensive shoes for others😄

Awesome job, Bob. 👍 Glad I found your vid.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

you’re so nice and your videos are really easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills

@CobblerBob

3 жыл бұрын

Emilie Lwtn 👊🏼😎

I'm mostly a cowboy boot guy (15+ pairs) but your info applies as well and is much appreciated. Well done sir, keep up the great work and God bless! (New sub BTW!)

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Incredible job, really impressive work!

@CobblerBob

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Beautiful job 🙌🏻

You’re an artist sir. I’ve bought my first supplies of Saphir and loving it.... Be fascinating to see you do the same on English shoes. I’m a big fan of church’s

Also thank you for making it possible to fix shoes and not just throw it away as the culture we live in typically dictates! Love to keep my nice things and just fix what I love not try to find a new pair , your great!

@CobblerBob

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Looks good. I have tried for minor scratches one of those nail polishing sponges or even on of the two stage double faced files. This was much finer than most sandpaper I had available. From model airplane building I found this method to be extremely great at getting that fine glass like finish.

Good info here. Awesome work

Look good. Thanks for posting.

Love watching your videos-definitely subscribed

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

👊🏼

First off, excellent video, and congrats on 16K subs! I hope to get there eventually.

A little imperfection adds some character. Buff it out and let those imperfections shine. Lol

@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister

2 жыл бұрын

On work-boots, yeah i suppose. Its basically an inevitability. Now if we are talking about a pair of $800 Salvatore Ferragamo's or something, i think id prefer mine without character.

Great work Sir. I am from the Philippines and ever since I watched your videos I was encouraged to start my own collection of good quality Dress shoes. I have been watching your Thrift Guide on buying shoes and I can say that I have learned a lot from you. 😊 Thank you so much Cobbler Bob. Godbless you always.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Anthony Marcaida you’re welcome! Thank you for your kind words!

@gretoszka

3 жыл бұрын

Robert Powers this is therapeutic, almost like ASMR. Lovely to watch and listen to you. It’s ART.

Great stuff and very useful thanks

Channels like this are neat

Excellent video. Will definitely be thrifting to try some of these techniques. Subbed

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Randy C thank you!

Very great content, first time finishing a 30 minute video in youtube.

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I’ll take that as a definite compliment! My videos do tend to be longer and more detailed.

Great repair, you cant even tell.

What school did Plato attend? Yet today universities and scholars infer mainly from Plato’s writings. So, by definition, you are a PRO

Great job

I've often wondered what steps were necessary to smooth out this type of shoe injury. Thanks.

Good job, man!😍👍💗

Thank you for the great tutorial Cobbler Bob! 👞

@CobblerBob

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Sweet job man

thanks for posting

Looks good!!!

Great job, enjoying your youtube video's.👍🇬🇧

Incredible. What outstanding work. Here I am, looking for ideas to remove a gouge on my Irish Setter work boots, and you're restoring a whole polished shoe. Wonderful work!

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!

I really like this video. I can relate.

The first thing you need for these type of repairs is an OptiVisor, which is a magnifying vision tool with light. That on itself, will make your repairs invisible to the naked eye. Guitar repair shops, weavers, etc. use this tool in their crafts.

Robert you did a really good job on that shoe.

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Brilliant!

Same thing happened to me, had a fresh pair of butta soft timbs and scraped them on the concrete stoop and it feels like they're ruined. Ive sanded them down. But i need a smoother sand paper and maybe use dye to bring back to life, any tips are appreciated! Thanks for this video man, I learned alot, I typed the first part about ten minutes in and im thinking get a 400 grit sand paper and maybe the color will come back once its smooth.

If you did some jordan 11 concord you'd be a hero among millions. Loved the video. Cheers. Very useful knowledge.

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

🤔 I’ve watched some guys restore old Air Jordans… I’m pretty clueless about them, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t learn!

Shoe make up artistry. Good job. Not clear on whether 600 paper was used or not.

Got lots of scuffs, scratches and gouges on an old pair of black militarily boots from the 70's. I've probably had them 10 or 12 years and have only worn them 20 times or so to work but they still are not even broke in yet, so stiff. I'd like to get them looking nice again, maybe soften them somehow. Looks like I've got alot of work to do.

Well done Robert awesome job, you are a good friend, the owner of those shoes should be really happy with the results

@LB-kr5ku

4 жыл бұрын

Bernardo Pena And should buy you more than Chipotle. 😁

Thank you so much. I just happened to have a variety of sandpaper on hand and thank to this, I was able to remove the huge scuffs from my boots and get them back to a smooth mirror shine, ready for work tomorrow! I also learned the difference between full grain and corrected grain leather! Lol

@CobblerBob

3 жыл бұрын

I love hearing when this stuff helps! 👊🏼

Just gouged my 1980s combat boot toe that I use for reenacting. Plan to try this. It's black leather so I hope it'll be easier.

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

Black is easier from the color match standpoint! Good luck, and be cautious not to sand off too much. Go slow.

@huntclanhunt9697

2 жыл бұрын

@@CobblerBob Thanks! I'm scared that I'll sand through to the steel toe.

You may not be a professional but I think the job on those shoes is better than a lot of professionals could do!

@CobblerBob

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

So many polish and max...waaaa better but a new shoe☺️

Hey bud this is great thanks

Amazing video Bob, God Bless You my man I’m starting a sneaker cleaning and leather care business and I’m learning some from you and your videos. God Bless You mate ! 😀🤝☘️🙏

I really love the fact you didn't do the second small crack. Nice job. Follower

@CobblerBob

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Robert where can I get these supplies to do this? Awesome work!

I misheard what you said @24:50 and thought you said 'unless you're a turtle your face is never going to be that close to the shoe' and now it's my new saying when cleaning my personal boots lol

U jus made me relove my old shoes 😅

@CobblerBob

3 жыл бұрын

👊🏼

Good job 👍

@CobblerBob

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Congratulations on 5K Robert!

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼 thank you!

You're awesome!

Great video subbed

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bob, this is my first pair of shoes. (Very important to me”. Black leather Chelsea boot. Got scuffed. How do I repair this. The boot was scraped against the curb. Thanks for the video. ;)

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

It all depends... I've got at least 2 other videos on scratch repair. It depends on how deep it is, where it is, and how much material is removed. I'll say this though, the majority of the time, they can be disguised with just polishing! Try coating the area liberally with black paste wax (not cream polish, but the harder paste wax in a tin). Use multiple coats and don't hesitate to try and fill in the scratch. Without seeing it it's hard to say, but I have a video of a buddy's black Florsheims that he ran a hotel door over the toe, and it made a huge cut in the toe cap. Those were too deep to cover with polish, but unlike these shoes, since the cut was so deep and since it was on the top (flat area) of the toe cap, I elected to fill it with acrylic paint. It's one of the 2 videos I'm referencing. The good thing about black is it's EASY to match the color. I wouldn't fill a cut in a brown or walnut shoe with acrylic for example. I hope this helps? feel free to email me at robertpowers1972 at gmail dot com.

Hello Bob, Great video and very bold to take this project on for your colleague ;-) One question I keep asking myself: why didn't he take the finish of the toe completely off??

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Ed Rollpret - I could have, but I guess I just didn’t think it was necessary. It would have probably been better to do so though, as you noticed, at first I started clogging the sandpaper with wax.

Thank you so much for this very useful vid! Just two questions, how long should I wait between each polish coat and then wax at the end? And if the scuff goes over stitching, should I bother sanding down or just go straight to polish and wax?

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Great questions, but they’re kind of difficult to answer because it’s so subjective, depending on your shoes. The drier the air is, the less time you have to wait between coats. I’ll probably only leave at 5 - 10 mins between coats. If subsequent coats feel gummy/sticky, give it more time. As far as scuffs going over stitching, I would definitely avoid sanding a stitch. Only sand as a last resort. If the scuff actually didn’t remove a significant amount of leather, you can often repair it with polish only. You’ll see in my other videos lots of examples of this.

Nice video 👍

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

Mauro Joaquin thank you!

Thanks for this post, Robert! I saw in your background a checkerboard-nose P-51 with black and yellow; could that possibly be the P-51 named "Baby-Duck"?

@CobblerBob

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, it’s interesting what people notice! I actually had to walk over and check, she’s named “Kimberly Kaye”.

KZread influencer for middle aged men who wear Allen Edmonds and Brooks Brothers!!!

@walkermorales337

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Walker I’m only 19 and these have been pretty useful since leather soled shoes are good for something like tango (not to mention that Allen Edmonds look nice imo) and it convinced me to look at a local thirft store and I found myself some Auburns

@steffanomazik7632

4 жыл бұрын

@@walkermorales337 19 tango hoo ha tango try twisting in them.none of you lot just go into a shop and buy a pair of brand new pair of Brouges,Shoes not salvation army or ebay sweaty halitosis diseased shoes dirty mingers get spruced up in top hat and tails in your tramp shoes and go for a slap up in dennys....nuggets

@gretoszka

3 жыл бұрын

This is ART.

I knew I could repair my scuffed Clarks!

Keep the music soft :-) Good show!!

i wonder if after sanding and adding a dye to match the color if burnishing the leather with something like Tokonole would help seal and provide a smooth surface.

@CobblerBob

Жыл бұрын

YES. I’ve burnished the repair on a few jobs since. Good call 👊🏼

I really like your work and I learn much fro your videos. However, their is a Zen Buddhist saying concerning the infusion of life into any work, "One must always stop short of going far enough". It has been my experience that in order to know what that point is, one must have gone too far. And, that is oh so easy!

thank you bestie

Any ideas on distressed leather boots? They are new and full grain leather but I don’t like the spots that are lighter and look like they’ve peeled (bed Stu distressed leather boots)

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

Gracie, sorry for missing your comment! Unfortunately, without seeing it, it's hard for me to say...

The big surprise here, for me at least, was the use of the black wax. It's a matter of experience, I guess - I would never dare do that to a brown shoe myself.

I find blues and tans the hardest colors to match with leather paints. Just about any other color I can get to match with 3 colors. If I need more than 3 colors, one or more of the 3 colors is wrong.

I wonder if leather upholstery/car upholstery methods might work on certain repairs too?

@CobblerBob

Жыл бұрын

There are many different ways to repair leather, this is just one. There are also fillers, so yes…

hi.. today i have sanded one boots. Tried to use Saphir color creme but the color did not fits well. Then I use Saphir neutral creme followed by hard wax. Do comments on the results for improvements. Thanks

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

My apologies for missing your comment! Getting the color right on mid brown or tan shoes is defitely the toughest part. I assume you're coloring with cream polish? Don't be afraid to mix a tan or light brown cream polish with another color like black to change it. Just err on the side of too light, as it's easier to darken leather than to strip off cream polish and start over. The cream polish does penetrate the surface to some degree, which is why I use it to re-color the leather afterwards. This is why I always warn people to test or try these things on cheaper shoes first before attacking your treasured or expensive shoes for the first time. I hope that helps?

I have some boots that are not shine finished... how would I finish those off to match the natural (soft? not suede) finish around a scuff?

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

D K - just to make sure we are on the same page, you’re saying it is natural colored leather? In other words very very light tan leather? If that’s the case, maybe just a neutral polish?

Liked. Subscribed.

Im new to the boot game. Question: do you put cream before or after the conditioner? I've seen both ways.

@CobblerBob

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to condition the leather first (my favorite nowadays is Pure Polish Products Cleaner Conditioner) then polish the shoes with cream polish after. I make sure to leave the shoes sit for at least an hour after applying the Cleaner Conditioner (per the directions), before brushing to allow the product to get into the leather.

Have you ever tried sealing the leather with something like a satin clearcoat? just wondering if that would work on my black Lucchese hand made roper boots?Thanks, BTW great video!

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

mike makuch thank you! Clear coat? Like paint? No, I’ve never heard of that.

@mikemakuch2824

4 жыл бұрын

@@CobblerBob I was wondering about leather studio acrylic leather repair. There is one video that uses it and it looks pretty good. The video is robert powers repairing a pair of black florsheim shoes with a scuff and door cut. Looks pretty good, I thought it might help you out. Good videos and repairs you do,interesting.

is there any reason you didn't use the saphir renovating repair cream? that would have permanently filled in the scuffed area, after which you could have polished on top of it.

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

lullemans72 - i’ve never used it, and therefore maybe I am wrong, but I have read the directions for it. The directions say it will fill small scratches. Not to split hairs, but I would not call this a scuff, it’s a major gouge into the leather. I find it hard to believe that a cream from a tube will fill a large area like this, dry, and have any decent tensile strength. Have you personally used the it to fill a large deep area like this?

great vid, out of intreast what car are you working on?is it something you are restoring or you daily driver

@CobblerBob

4 жыл бұрын

messylaura - I have kids now instead of a hot rod, LOL, but I used to be big into Oldsmobiles. The nicest one I had was a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with a 1968 455 bored 0.030” over, Keith Black hypereutectic pistons, ported C code heads, Edelbrock Torker intake, 850CFM Quadrajet, in-tank electric fuel pump, custom home built headers, 2004R overdrive transmission with a 10.5” 3,000 stall lockup converter, 3.73 gears. It went 12.39 seconds in the quarter mile @ 110MPH on 235/60/R15 drag radials. Unfortunately in 2004 it got stolen! 😭

@SPNKr16

4 жыл бұрын

@@CobblerBob My brother's 1972 Ford was stolen only a few years ago.