I wish trades were still respected today like they were long ago. People used to make things to last and with care

@rgarcia2379

4 жыл бұрын

I seriously considered a career change as I watched this

@JL-cn1qi

4 жыл бұрын

I still very much respect trades like this, there just no way i could ever afford it.

@mmgianmarco

4 жыл бұрын

They still make things to last, they are simply too expensive! Not all of us can afford 500\1000 dollars shoes

@seigeengine

4 жыл бұрын

@wO They are, but maintenance is also a facet of ownership people have fallen out of.

4 жыл бұрын

@@mmgianmarco think about it. You buy 100$ shoes once every year or two over 5-10 years and you spend about as much if not more.

Yesss... This is what I needed after Baumgartner Restoration.

@chrissygw4971

4 жыл бұрын

Oh I love Baumggartner, so relaxing watching him do his magic.

@sophiashaw3688

4 жыл бұрын

tombolo yes!!! i’ve been scouring the internet for more restoration channels after i finished all his recent videos

@sanel3742

4 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of Odd Tinkering? It's a "silent" channel (no talking in videos) and it's an amazing channel in my opinion. I recommend you searching it up!

@moose1689

4 жыл бұрын

@@sanel3742 I havent! *searching*

@Alucard-gt1zf

4 жыл бұрын

tombolo my mechanics, baumgartner and this are like the trilogy of restoration channels

Who else is binge watching all these episodes... makes me want to get into the cobbler profession.

@swj719

3 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered I'm the sort of person that watches videos of show repair. That's who I am now.

@Neverstopdreaming568

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I am. They do great work.

@Neverstopdreaming568

3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that you all do great work. Definitely telling my friends about you guys channel. Quick question. Do you all make shoes or boats? Really interested in purchasing a pair. Please let me know.

@BlueOriginAire

3 жыл бұрын

Yup.... what you said.

@elizabethgroenewald2858

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

Nice to see a craftsman enjoying the skill of another craftsman.

Shit like this is why I love the internet. I love getting to watch passionate, talented people show me their jobs/skills.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Hales Rymel Haha...thank you! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch.

Cobbler: careful this restoration video is long Me: man they skimped on the polishing content

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Haha...sorry, we made it up to you in our newest video "Salvatore Ferragamo..." refurbishment.

@wewd

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonHeath PROTIP: If you think the video will be too long, split it into two videos! One for the sole, one for the upper. Win-win!

@kd5nrh

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah; the part I can actually learn something useful from is the part they jumped past.

@MomoxEstudios

4 жыл бұрын

was thinking the same booo

@Prideace93

4 жыл бұрын

I think because the elves polish it when they sleep

I used to have all my shoes done until my cobbler retired and I ended up with 2 separate bad ahoe repair shops. There is nothing like a shoe you have worn for some time being repaired and the fit is similar to a bespoke shoe made for you. The fact that you helped a craftsperson pay their bills and are wearing pretty much a piece of art is a feeling miss. I am motivated to find another one or buy the tools to repair my shoes again. This repair is absolute art!!!!

Thanks to KZread recommendation, from blackheads/earwax/ingrown toe nail removal... I am now in the shoe restoration department. I am not sure where this journey will take me next. But I am fine with it.

"Grab a bourbon, unless its 9 AM, then grab a beer." Not all heroes wear capes.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

😉👍🏻

@hugecraig

4 жыл бұрын

These boys will get on well in Australia!

@Nurgles_Rot_

4 жыл бұрын

Doing the lord's work.

@voidremoved

4 жыл бұрын

@@Nurgles_Rot_ coffee and hash

@walshy2116

4 жыл бұрын

Just aprons.

There’s something so pleasing about watching somebody do something at an expert level. So many little pieces of knowledge going into this work to make a huge patchwork of expertise.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

thepeacefish Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching.

@dantimber

2 жыл бұрын

Combination of art and craftsmanship. Amazing to watch

Just noticed he’s wearing a dress shirt an apron shorts and sandals... I like it lol

Love these restoration videos. I think it would be more satisfying to see longer closeups of the finished shoes, as well as seeing the whole polish-up; The soles are really interesting to see, but the uppers are a very clear improvement since that's what you usually see when looking at a shoe.

KZread: Hey, wanna watch a pair of shoes get restored? Me: Sure, OK

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Haha...love it!

@donnaearhart8872

4 жыл бұрын

Same😂

@ismaelharo100

4 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying to see this craft in our “throw away” society

@kathleen1685

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, it came recommended so I just sat back and enjoyed the show!

@naserith2432

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job!

I suddenly realize that along the centuries people had very few shoes throughout their entire life. It is absolutely amazing how well made these shoes are.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@medoingstuff1284

3 жыл бұрын

My father has always been particular about shoes. He kept 5-6 pairs but he has had 4 of them for 60+ years.

You two brothers I think are brilliant. I was told as a young man that you can tell a mans character by his shoes. Trainers sorry but they don’t cut it. Good quality clean shoes say everything about a man. So thanks guys for your excellent work and greetings from England 🤗

I have NEVER had an interest in what cobblers do…not even in the slightest. Now I’m addicted to these videos because I am super interested in watching amazing craftsmen do their thing. This guy is a true treat to watch. I have gained a huge appreciation for his art.

I often think that the people who repair shoes must be finer craftsmen that the original makers. They not only have to appraise and work with whatever comes before them but must also appreciate and conform with the original design and manufacturing details. Brilliant work!

@josephinewillkom422

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@iplaylax22

4 жыл бұрын

This is true for most restoration, carpentry, automobile, bicycle etc... you have to start with a product that was meant to last a lifetime otherwise it’s just not worth it!

@thoughtfuI

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have experience with shoes, but as of my engineering expertize, there's much longer technological process in creating some from scratch, create supply line, prepare materials, assembly. Restoration usually involves much less tools, materials etc. But nevertheless I could be wrong.

@iplaylax22

4 жыл бұрын

wO well said... much more concise than my reply. Hit the nail on the head. My first job was in a bicycle shop as a young teen. I could assemble and “set up” a bicycle to work perfectly. I was a bicycle mechanic... now the guys who would repair the old bicycles had to have so much more knowledge and expertise. They had to be able to improvise and adapt and just had to possess a level of skill and knowledge so far beyond mine. Later in life I was a carpenter and developed my skills to the point where I could do some pretty cool stuff starting from scratch with the proper materials, but the guys who could fix and repair complex skilled carpentry had forgotten more about wood than I ever would have learned if I had stuck with it.

@SenselessUsername

4 жыл бұрын

Working with old & damaged materials --- having lost their bounce and/or stiffness and/or other things --- is always harder. BUT it's also a different set of skills: He doesn't have to fit it to the customer's [or model for mass-production's] feet, i.e. turning flat materials into a 3D shoe, with various choices for quality/thickness/lengths of overlaps/ which are ALL compromises between strength, weight, cost, looks and shape/size. He has measurements that are what they are, and redoes the flat bottom. NO WAY I'm trying to knock, just saying. It's a different set of jobs: The people restoring a Rembrandt painting don't have the inspiration and skill at composing that Rembrandt had; and Rembrandt now wouldn't have the time/skill/temperament/knowledge to do such restoring.

Amazing what you young men did to that shoe. Being in my 60’s, it brings me a tear & a joy knowing that there’s still craftsmen out there holding & bestowing traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. Be it shoe restoration, welding, knife making, woodworking and on & on. God bless you all.

@alb12345672

4 жыл бұрын

Now people just buy a $15 pair of china shoes in Walmart. Sad.

@dicas1988

4 жыл бұрын

Shut up old man

@paulott8401

4 жыл бұрын

dicas1988 be nice to your elders.

@frauleinmona

4 жыл бұрын

@dicas1988 Yes. Show great respect for your elders. This is a decent, kind, hard working man you just insulted. And he deserves to be treated well. Not like a piece of sh*t from a smart-ass little punk. If you're lucky, you'll make it into your 60s too someday. But if I were you, I would try to be a bit more humble and not so damn cocky.👎👎👎

@Kikidevo1966

4 жыл бұрын

NPCs Can’t Laugh and you have earned it!

I really enjoy videos of craftspeople plying their trades. When I saw you cut the channel by hand I was blown away.

Who's here for the ASMR and stayed to admire the craftsmanship of both manufacture and restoration?

@malcolmsospicy

3 жыл бұрын

Asmr only works without loud noise and loud talking

I didn't realize it until you said it, and I had to look up the etymology to be sure, but "revamp" literally means to restore or replace the vamp on a shoe or boot. Mind blown.

@TheNunakun

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was cobbler slang. haha

@stricht8

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing when he said that! Great minds....

“Unless it’s 9 in the morning..... Then grab a beer” 💀

@collomps

4 жыл бұрын

Just what i did

@wandamaker2876

4 жыл бұрын

jujitsuman68 Here we go. Drink what you like and don’t insult anyone.

@benzracer

4 жыл бұрын

It has been commanded. I now have a beer at 9 ish. I looked at the clock when he said that and I was like, wtf? It's 9:09

@wandamaker2876

4 жыл бұрын

benzracer Cheers and Happy New Year! 🎆🎊

Just found your channel, I have a pair of John lobb shoes which my mum brought for me as a wedding present in 1990 and they are like slippers Had them repaired twice now and they are as good as the day I first wore them 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Hearing anyone speak with such passion about anything is super entertaining and interesting, no matter the subject.

Gorgeous! Next time please let us gawk at the finished result a little longer & closer up!!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robert! We’ll definitely do that.

@nigel4442

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@DavidSaintloth

4 жыл бұрын

ha ha I just commented the same thing then looked below and saw your comment echoing the sentiment! Yep. Agreed.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

David Saintloth Yep, sorry guys! We usually show the finished product a little longer, but this was some late, last minute editing and got cut short. We’ll definitely show some longer footage of the finished shoes next time.

@gilesbentham693

4 жыл бұрын

Good work there Alabama boy!!! Yes you can say English craftsmanship again and again After all we are the best in the world. Giles Southampton, UK

Would totally watch the whole refinishing process at the end.

@cindygordon7745

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, would have liked to have seen more of that.

@cplegrand

4 жыл бұрын

Likewise. Actually watched specifically for that part, but then they glossed over it. Hopefully will cover it in future videos.

@HollywoodCreeper

4 жыл бұрын

@@cplegrand I would like to know how they got them so polished and what they used.

He’s really passionate about his craft and it shows. Everything just perfectly done. Keep up the good work 💕

Im serious writing this: I definitely want my cobbler wearing flippity flops whilst working on my shoes. Def matches my attitude towards life!

I don’t know how this ended up in my feed, but I’m glad it did. It’s always impressive to watch someone who enjoys their craft and shares their knowledge and passion for it with others, particularly when it’s a craft that many take for granted in this age of low cost and disposable goods.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, William! Very true. We really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

It’s great to see a guy so in love with his work. When my grandfather was in the army, shining his shoes was his time to just relax and collect his thoughts. It was very therapeutic to him. And that type of love for caring for your dress shoes is rubbing off on me, almost to the point where last year I would buy a fresh can of shine nearly every month. I know better now than to shine constantly but it’s still very therapeutic for me.

@QuickQuips

4 жыл бұрын

Bedo's Leatherworks and Brian the Bootmaker are other channels worth seeking out too. Also check out Saphir and saddle soap for shoe/boot shines respectively.

@christiantheologyunited3707

4 жыл бұрын

@@QuickQuips will do, thanks

@shino8854

4 жыл бұрын

I can send you my shoes to shine, you would only need to pay the postage costs and a one time yearly fee of $199.99, send cheque to Therapeutic thinking of you.

1) God this guy loves Lobb shoes. LOVES them. I wish every marriage in the world had the love that this guy has for Lobb shoes. 2) I have no problem with this. 3) four years ago, I searched KZread for videos of shoes being made. I was so deeply interested in this that words fail. I was fascinated. Even visited a factory (Port Wash Wis) which was closed the day I came for some reason. I felt only grief over that. I repaired some shoes and was utterly taken by the work that went into very good men's dress shoes. 4) THEN TODAY I FIND THESE GUYS!!! And they are amazing. Craftsmen. 5) Now I love Lobb shoes more than I did. :) THANK YOU guy who makes shoes on a KZread channel. This is amazing and I love watching the work and learning.

I was just trying to explain to my daughter and wife this whole premise. I buy Rolex and they last me forever. I buy John Lobb and 20 years later they still look new and can be rebuilt. I have a pair of Red Wing that still look new when rebuilt. "Poor people can't afford inferior goods". I say this so often. People just lose this in modern society. Yes, they cost more, but you never lose your money. Ever. I have jacked my feet up, frost bite and other injuries to the point I lost part of my left foot and two toes on my right foot on a big mountain and I still wear the best shoes I can. I deserve it. You do too.

@Kenny-yl9pc

6 ай бұрын

Yea let's say that your logic has some deep flaws... There are watches and shoes with the same build quality, the same manufacturing standard, that would last you a lifetime when properly cared for, but cost you only a fraction of what you paid for your Rolex. You know that you pay a high premium just for the name; Rolex?! Doesn't make sense what you are trying to say, don't try to bs your family dude, that's pathetic and just sad. You could spend way less of your family's money and get the same quality, but that requires some knowledge or research in order to understand where and what to get.

@wctownsend

6 ай бұрын

Wow, you are a friendly one huh?@@Kenny-yl9pc Trust me, no BS to my family. My wife and daughter are insanely well educated on what is fashion and what is quality, but we still discuss the premise from time to time, sometimes agreeing and sometimes not. My daughter is even pursuing a degree in Fashion/Brand Management, hence the discussions. They completely understand the product side. And yes, I will concede to your point there are absolutely cheaper items that possess the same quality for much lesser prices, also with the same longevity. They also understand resale value of certain items as well, based off brand alone. But thank you for your kind concern and feedback about my family's expenditures. Wasn't my point at all, and I definitely appreciate your attempt to slap shame into me over my choice of purchases in life! Have a great day.

literally no one: KZread: Let me Show you a shoe restoration.

@jellyfishumbrella

4 жыл бұрын

For real though. Not sure how it ended up in my suggested videos but I'm not mad at all

@alext9067

4 жыл бұрын

@@jellyfishumbrella I'm up for all sorts of restorations and craftsmanship. For some reason, I liked this restoration better than some of the ones I normally watch. I think all the enthusiasm and new terms and learning what's what did it. Those shoes came out great. Wonder what that resto cost. I looked up the price of John Lobb shoes. $1000 is in the rearview mirror. Hey, it is what it is.

@RememberRox

4 жыл бұрын

me: Okay!

@Blocksourcemusic

4 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me but I enjoyed it

@melissajohnson2935

4 жыл бұрын

🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ I ain't mad though...

Never imagined shoes could be handed down.... this is outstanding. Amazing craft.

@seananderson6958

4 жыл бұрын

Buy better shoes!

@78beast

4 жыл бұрын

Oooooooook. Weirdo.

@mrjules2008

3 жыл бұрын

When they cost £2k I want them to last 3 generations!

@65Superhawk

3 жыл бұрын

better hope your issue has the same foot size!!

@cdh79

3 жыл бұрын

I got a pair of shoes handed down, but my mom was a bit disappointed, when I told her I wouldn't wear high heels. Maybe she should have had a daughter instead.

EXCELLENT! THERE ARE SHOE REPAIR MEN, SHOE COBBLERS AND THEN THERE ARE MASTER ARTISANS. YOU GUYS ARE AT THE TOP OF YOUR TRADE. AND THEN, TO TAKE THE TIME TO PRODUCE/SHARE THIS STUFF IS PRICELESS!

This is beautiful. I just love restorations, no matter what. I don’t have anything for shoes (except wearing them from time to time, especially when leaving home...), but this is superb. I think, for restorations one has really to love his craftsmanship. Restorations usually take (much) longer than building the thing new...I know that, since I am (stupid enough to be) into restoring old and not well built plastic models.

The best thing in this video is , no annoying sound tracks or musics added... And brilliant work brother 😍

Great craftsmanship... always amazes me how people choose to watch something as interesting and high quality as this and then go thumbs down!?! Weird...

@Redjacket14

4 жыл бұрын

Riojajunior the thumbs down are majority KZread bots that thumbs down videos based on an algorithm which helps with ad revenue.

@riojajunior3263

4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t realise that! Thanks for the info... 👍

@johnsmith1474

4 жыл бұрын

There is a genre of online math challenged nitwit who wonders about down thumbs for every good vid, as though they are observing something special. Apparently you have no idea that statistics describes a Bell Curve in samples this size (17,500) of all naturally occurring phenomena.

@riojajunior3263

4 жыл бұрын

I’m very analogue... 😎

This chanel make me remember when we used to take our old shoes to be restored when I was a kid because shoes used to be very expensive and well crafted, so better make them last.

Such craftsmanship my father was a cobbler and repaired machines for Brooklyn shoe Machine in the 60s , He passed early this year I never really paid attention to his work , that’s why I’m watching these videos

The cobbler gods are at it again. Every one of their videos is an education and they get better every week. Thanks Trenton and Heath for working at making the videos to help us. You guys are true Southern gentlemen.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

thepowderriverfarrier Thank you very much! We really appreciate you watching and following along with us.

There is a saying I am not rich to buy a cheap stuff. Thats so true, when you look how badly they been used but still quality is something you cant find anywhere else but in a true hand well made bespoke shoes. Bravo, you guys made a great job.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Very true, Johnny! Thank you very much!

@borderlands6606

4 жыл бұрын

A new pair of John Lobb shoes will cost you £5,500 or $7000.

@johnnysmith4514

4 жыл бұрын

It might cost you 7000$ but how good u gonna feel bout urself when u own a pair PS i m working on this.... life is short & u have 2 get max out it.

@borderlands6606

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnysmith4514 A lot of the cost goes into paying someone to hand stitch the shoes, making lasts the shop will store for you indefinitely, and generally doing the task in as labour intensive a way as possible. I'm not saying that's bad, quite the contrary, but I don't think most people would tell the difference between $700 shoes and a $7000 pair.

@johnnysmith4514

4 жыл бұрын

Well, let me tell u something its not what ppl tell or think its bout you my friend. Its how you feel inside and project outside. rich never thinks what ppl tell or think, they just buy it bcos they think it worth to spend money to own a piece of art work.

My uncle is a master shoemaker at John Lobbs bespoke (the original store) he’s been there for nearly 30 years and worked his way up from an apprentice. He makes shoes for very special client's and i’m lucky enough to have been gifted my own pair

I just cannot fathom what there's to dislike about this amazing video. Congratulations to these two fine craftsmen and a pox on all those vile haters!

Hi there. That’s an amazing piece of work. I just wanted to clarify the history of John Lobb. There are two John Lobbs. They originally come from the same company but they diverged into two separate businesses. The shoe you have there is a ready to wear shoe made by John Lobb, which is owned by Hermes. They mainly make ready to wear shoes in Northampton, but they also make bespoke shoes at a Hermes owned workshop in Paris. The ready to wear shoes are machine welted but obviously of very high quality. Their London store is in Jermyn Street. The other John Lobb (also called Lobb of St James) is solely a maker of hand welted, bespoke shoes and is the holder of the royal warrant for the Prince of Wales. They don’t make any ready to wear shoes. Confusing? Just a bit. Their store is in St James, just around the corner from Jermyn Street.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Gordon! We appreciate you watching! Unfortunately, we didn’t go into as much detail on our video as we probably needed to, as we’ve had quite a few comments like yours on this very topic. We’re big John Lobb fans and know the history, but sometimes we don’t go into as much detail as we probably should. Again, we appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed!!

It's so reassuring to see genuine craftsmen still exist. What a wonderful job you did, absolute class

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching!

i just find it funny how he’s saying all these amazing things about well-crafted shoes and meanwhile he’s wearing flip flops. absolutely iconic

@malcolmsospicy

3 жыл бұрын

Whew so true

@yammmit

3 жыл бұрын

probably very nice flip flops

@ATMAtim

2 жыл бұрын

I love it. I bet it's pretty rare to find a Rolls Royce assembly worker actually driving one to work.

@mireillelefevre6092

2 жыл бұрын

If i am not mistaken, they make them themselves with leather soles & sell them on their website... so not the cheap but a well crafted version of flip flops 😍

@AFox-qc4kh

2 жыл бұрын

@@ATMAtim yeah I bet it has nothing to do with the fact that they cost as much as a house. Not a really good comparison

I used to sit and sort through paperwork at work (self employed) watching snow removal video's. Now I have upgraded to watching shows being repaired. I love watching these.

This, Baumgartner Restoration, and My Mechanic are my ultimate jam. Thank you!

“Unless it’s 9am, then grab a beer” lol wtf

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@XboxNinjaGamer360

4 жыл бұрын

I drink at 9am...that's my bedtime.

@Sebastian-S

4 жыл бұрын

You know what? That comment made me subscribe to his channel. Fu** the John Lobb's....🤣 even though they're one of the Crème de la crème.

My grandfather was a boot maker and made shoes for John Lobb - remember watching him in his workshop ❤️

I think it would be cool to see the reaction of the customer. Very interesting video!!

Never been so enthralled by a pair of shoes. I now desire to own a pair of bespoke John Lobb's...

Amazing to watch , my late father worked in the shoe trade although he started off as a tailor in my home town of Kettering in Northamptonshire, he had a lot of the tools from the 30s and 40s that they used to make shoes with , right up until he was in his 80s he still used to re-sole his own and the families shoes.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Koba That’s very neat! Yeah, tools in the shoe trade haven’t changed much in all of these years.

I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where all our friends were craftsmen and builders who made the highest quality products possible. I had infinite respect for that work ethic and old world quality standard that's been lost to our throw away consumerism mentality. I am humbled to see you gentlemen displaying that ethos. More so since it wasn't a family tradition passed down, but you learned your craft yourselves and now made it a business success as well. Didn't expect to watch a 30 minute shoe restoration video today! But it was simply inspiring! More for the honest character and deserved pride you folks exude. Thanks for the old world ethic and classic display of the beauty of passionate skill and doing something honest and real in our superficial world where the concept craftsmanship has been all but forgotten.

Im a filipino shoe repairman i like the way you restore those stuff nice content keep up master...

My brother worked in a gentleman’s fine shoe store 40yrs ago and I always loved it. Your KZread channel has brought back my fascination! Thank you! 😊

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Susan That’s very neat! I appreciate you sharing and for taking the time to watch our video. We hope you’ll follow along and hopefully enjoy more.

I could sit and watch craftsmanship like this all day. The finesse and touch needed to do that channeling at 15:10 is as good as a lot of surgeons I have watched. Beautiful

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I just started watching your videos--I just hit the "like" button automatically because I know it will be good. My favorite videos are the ones with shoes like these that have been worn to within an inch of their life, and yet the owner still values them enough to have them restored. I also like that you are willing to take on these tougher jobs and aren't snobs about working on shoes brought to you in this condition. It's nice to see people still value quality and craftsmanship in today's throwaway, low quality world. Beautiful work! (p.s. I would have liked to see a bit more on the full process for restoring the uppers--the re-dyeing, mirror finish, etc. They really are beautiful shoes).

When you start a video with the video is going to be longer, that just makes me very happy. You guys work is awesome.

I love how people that work with leather have great passion for working it and they appreciate quality craftsmanship while doing in their own thing.

Don’t even look like the same shoes. Wonderful job

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Craig Hayes Thank you!

I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I did. So much excellence in the handcrafting.

You guys should start some kind of trade school for this art.

Another great restoration...one ask, do a dedicated ... one minute at the end just showing the finished shoe ... maybe spinning round on a platter of some sort so we can get a full view of the "after"...I feel almost cheated when ya'll show the shoe for like 5 seconds after all that work!!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

David Saintloth Thanks! Yeah, we apologize. This was some late editing, and I didn’t quite catch the short length of time shown. We’ll definitely show more on upcoming videos.

@eltonnoway7864

4 жыл бұрын

Yep... I had the same feeling of disappointment at the end. Spent 20 plus minutes watching a pain staking restoration only to be teased with a 5 second view of the finished product at the end. Bummer. Makes me seriously question if I'd bother watching another one of their restorations.

Gentlemen I salute your pride in your craft and admire your pursuit of excellence! I have always believed it was better to save up for well made shoes and treat them well. I abhor the “throw-away” nature of most footwear. Well done, a remarkable transformation. Keep it up.

Why are these videos so relaxing and interesting? I am addicted to them. Great job, guys.

As a shoe freak/sneaker head, I am in awe of how much care goes into these. I thoroughly respect you cobblers. I have few hand made boots but never saw when they get worn down and brought back up. Fantastic videos, cheers!

Honestly I would have sit here and watched an extra 10 minutes of the re-dyeing and polishing of those shoes. The final result is pretty spectacular from where I'm sitting.

Never thought I'd enjoy shoe restoration and wondered why it was recommended by KZread, but glad it was. Certainly an art to shoe making.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Camn Sprencheria Well, we’re glad you found us and decided to watch! Hope you enjoyed.

@camnsprencheria3225

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both, I certainly did enjoy watching and will be watching more from both of you. Now to check out your website. Love the flip flops by the way. Hello from Perth Western Australia

@trollenz

4 жыл бұрын

KZread recommended once a shoe repair video... I was like yeah right... All it took was to watch it, now I'm addicted, and half of my "recommended" list is about shoes 😂😂😂😂

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

crollens 😁

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Camn Sprencheria Thank you! Those flip flops are our brand called Southern Polished. We appreciate you watching down there in Perth! 🇦🇺

I have watched several of your videos and have heard you talk about the quality and craftsmanship of other brands of shoes; but I have NEVER heard or seen you as impressed as you were in this video!

Never judge a book by its cover. Two very un-English sounding gents doing an amazing job restoring some classic English shoes. Bravo guys.

I have a new appreciation for this type of work, it's truly an art form. Also very relaxing to watch... Doctors should prescribe this channel to people with depression or anxiety lol

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea, Tom! We agree. Glad you enjoyed!

Absolutely stunning-it’s a treat to see the skill you bring to your craft!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We appreciate you watching.

I am so jealous of whatever town you service. You're knowledge of good footwear is wonderful to listen to. 😀

I recently watched a documentary about John Lobb shoes and the skill and experience that goes into making a Lobb shoe. So it really impressed me to see you apply such skill and reverence to these shoes. I love your attitude and your passion for your craft.

Fun to watch you guys give those works of art the respect they deserve.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Starkey Morgan Thank you!

He does all this but he's wearing flip flops

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Haha...actually, those flip flops are our brand...southernpolished.com.

@lasetlivingstin7752

4 жыл бұрын

Even if the flip flop weren't their brand, so what...He can make, restore a hell of a shoe, the skill he beholds...He provides a service and can MAKE an expensive shoe...He should be able to wear whatever chose, in peace...

@lasetlivingstin7752

4 жыл бұрын

@Rebster I guess?..

@larrytinsley1041

4 жыл бұрын

Sam D o

@ArbitraryLifestyle

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrentonHeath Dang, no size 8s.

Just came across your KZread channel yesterday, and I’ve been blown away by your cobbling skills! Since then, I’ve watched a few others of yours, and each one just gets better. This one by far the best I’ve seen to date!! Also, I can see that both of you are very well knowledgeable about your trade, but most importantly, that you’re passionate about your work! One last thing, THANK YOU for educating and showing me how shoe restoration is done for the love of well-crafted shoes!

Honest man, honest social company and a genuine honest friend! Good shoe repair!!!

Another fantastic restoration. He will be excited to pass these on to his son.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeff! These are definitely the kind of shoes one would want to pass on.

Glad you decided to talk and explain (great accent) and enjoy hearing the whys of your appreciation for a well-made shoe! Keep 'em up.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed.

I love it... An expert cobbler working on the best made shoes, while wearing flip flops!

Fabulous video. I appreciate the attention to quality and craftsmanship.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

This man has a voice of perfection. Especially for me, who lives in the southeast US

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% with this guy ☝️😉

I was just going to skim through and see the end product, but I ended up watching the whole thing. You sir are a true professional, amazing craftsmanship but above all, the passion you emit for shoes and shoemaking made me decide to go out and invest in a pair of high end shoes.

I only watch for the sounds of the repairs. There’s something soothing about it. Whose with me?

I mean this in the most respectful way possible because I love this channel. The word is "ESpecially" not "EXSpecially".

This is by far the best resoling video I've seen on KZread and a fantastic advertisement for your company especially for closed channel resoles. Educational and informative without any pretentious fluff. Kudos to you gentlemen.

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patrick! We really appreciate it.

Wow!!! What an incredible “work of art!!!” What phenomenal workmanship!!!

@TrentonHeath

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Y'all have no idea the joy you bring me while watching you transform shoes and boots into like new or better. I'm so happy to have found you sometime back. What an excellent job on this pair! Thanks again!

Back in the day..70s and early 80s. There was an old couple - a husband and wife cobbler in Chicago Pilsen area..what made them extraordinary was that they BOTH were deaf and mute..they had a stack of paper for communication with clients. I remember going there and taking my shoes and others in the family..they always did an amazing job..I know they are long gone now but I remember them as if it was yesterday

Well never ever thought about shoes in such a detail, good to know people actually care about it!

"Grab a bourbon and sit back". Perfect advice.

Magnificient work. Thank you for quality workmanship and pride.

I'm sure someone has said this before since there are 2k responses but I will say just in case. John Lobb 1849 is the London shop and they only make bespoke. Since these have mass produced elements they are not 1849. John Lobb Paris, or simply John Lobb is owned by LVMH (LV & Hermes) and was previously the Paris part of the London company which they bought in 1976. They make good quality commercially made shoes and have recently got back into making bespoke but not on the same level as 1849. Nice job.

I never imagine I was going to enjoy this kind of videos but I'm so impressed in how you restore old shoes that I had to subscribe

@charlesuche9994

4 жыл бұрын

Same here... I had to click on the subscribe botton... Lol

KZread recommendations got me again, but to be honest this is pretty good.

Thats just quality and craftmenship which made me watch this long ~24min video !! Thank you for that!!

I love the part when you were practically fangirling over John Loeb’s craftsmanship