I've always respected Steve for sharing his prices. When I see any job done on line I'm naturally curious what it cost. I question the creators who want to keep their prices secret for some odd reason. Charge a fair price and be proud of it.

@MrDXRamirez

8 ай бұрын

The problem with your theory is that Price and Value (Value being the labor embodied in the boot and price being the money name or dollar amount of the boot for sale) are not in harmony with each other. So there is no way of determining Bedo’s labor to the amount of labor it takes in general to make a boot when bootmaking is factory produced requiring less labor to make. So its all simply based on what the boot owner is willing to pay for a boot. You’d have to compare Bedo’s labor to another product that takes equal time to make, for example, how much is a hand made Indy whip, say , $500. Whips are not machine made, they are hand crafted. With two handcrafted products we can compare the time element. How long does it take to make the whip and the boot to compare the two different labors to arrive at its real value? If the boot takes Bedo a day to make and the whip maker takes two days to make the whip then Bedo’s boot contains half the value of the whip. His price for the boot should be $250. Bedo is not going to sell a boot he makes for $250 pricing his work according to a value principal. This is because a whip and boot to Bedo and the whipmaker are completely two different kinds of labor are incomparable but this is where both Bedo and Mr. Whipmaker are wrong. We can compare a tailor’s work making a dress or pants, or suit to the labor of the making of the boot by hand by a boot maker because a boot is considered a garment, a whip is an accessory to a garment. Therefore, whip-making is not comparable with boot-making. The common thing to them is that they are hand made. But dress or suit makers and boot makers are comparable. A wedding dress cost, say, $10 grand and takes one month to produce, a boot made by hand takes two days. The value of the boot is 2/30ths of the value of the dress, comes to, 1/20 of value or $200 bucks. But dollars are not worth much they contain little value and command little value. The boot then would rise in price to $2000 dollars for a pair. Only a rich person would buy the boot. This is why economies are in crisis and real value is a complete mystery. The Alden machine made boot or partially machine made should be even less the price of a Bedo hand made restored or produced boot because there is less labor embodied in the Alden boot. Really, the disparity or inequality between price and value is the fault of buyers and sellers acting out of whim or affordability are willing to pay for a boot no matter what the price. Not Bedo’s fault that his labor loses less value everyday to the machine made boot makers, he has no choice but to charge a high price. The fault is with the buyers that Alden can raise the price as the value of the product in production falls compels the producers by hand of boots to raise the price because, simply, they can. There is no such thing as a fair price.

@yukeungtse6370

8 ай бұрын

Open to all customers will win a lot of business！😅😊

@edd2771

8 ай бұрын

@@MrDXRamirezFirst of all his name is Steve. Second, you don’t have an effen clue what you are talking about. It doesn’t take many videos to see how many hours go into a typical job. For craftsmanship at this level, $100/hr would be fair. The cost of leather is very high. $800 ish for this job is absolutely fair. And yes, if the fair price is more than someone is willing to pay, they won’t won’t pay. But Steve works days, nights and weekends and has a backlog at all times, so clearly the willingness to pay and perception of value is there for his customers. And to compare Steve-made boots with machine made boots is a waste of words. Steve doesn’t make boots. He repairs and restores. There is no comparison with a manufactured product. Steve has a vibrant business and hundreds of happy customers. You, on the other hand, are an unhappy keyboard warrior that doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

@MrDXRamirez

8 ай бұрын

lol@@edd2771

@warewuffdupree

8 ай бұрын

​@@MrDXRamirezvalue is not determined by the labor that went into the item. value is determined by what the buyer is willing to pay. what you are talking about is the communist notion of labor theory of value, which marx and engals didn't even believe, and they invented it

This is the second time I have watched this video. Love the work you do. Thanks Steve.

When you first described what the customer wanted, I had doubts, but turned out really sharp. The customer should be proud.

Your skill and craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. And I appreciate being so upfront about what you charge. Like anything in life, if people think you charge too much, they don’t have to use your services. I respect you as an artist and think you’re worth every cent you charge

Steve is very transparent , outspoken , genuine and genius person

Such a piece of art from the golden hands of an amazing artist ❤

I always appreciate that the real craftsmanship lives near my city. I love my Indy boots, but two complaints (technically one); those leather board midsoles and heel stacks…can’t wait them hit the time to resole so I request him to replace midsoles and heel stacks to real leather.

The owner knew what he wanted, and you did what he wanted.

I’ve been wearing my Alden Indys since April 2023. I love them. Worth every penny paid. I wear them to work, I wear them to the stores, I wear them with green eggs and ham 😊 Buy yourself a pair and live a life of high adventure like Dr Jones! 😊

Also- cannot wait for the cordovan indy video! They look so rad already!!

Nice. It takes that hyacinth blue thread to pop with the brown suede. It works!

I just recently found out the reason they are called Indy boots. Harrison Ford refused to wear Red Wings because he had worn Alden boots for years and so they used them for the Indiana Jones Movie. Again a very beautiful job I have worn pull on Red Wings for years and they have been very good long wearing comfortable steel toe boots each pair lasted a decade in rough oilfield work. I recently bought a new pair for twice the price of last pair. I think people should try and buy Made in USA when ever possible.

That is exactly the same treatment you did for my smooth brown leather Indy boots about a year ago. Same color thread and sole. I still love wearing them and get comments all the time. You are a wizard!! Love your videos. Mark in Ca.

What a Wonderful restoration!

Amazing project Steve! Thanks for sharing.

Magic wand result!

Hi From the UK, Worth every Every Penny Old English saying, fabulous work, Steve.❤️

It always amazes me how he’s projects turn out, great job Steve!

Looks like you are sending back a new pair of boots. Well worth the investment for something unique.

Wow! Damn you’re good at this! That Louis Vuiton cigar box was insane btw.

Great Job ! Once again, Always and for ever. Stay Blessed !

After I saw him make his own Iron rangers I was okay with what he did and appreciated that level of craftsmanship.

This was worth the wait Steve a fantastic piece of work great repair/personalisation on these lovely boots and the price for me was a bargain ❤️

Dude isn’t just replacing the sole. He’s pretty much recrafting the entire thing. $875 is a tad on the expensive side but definitely not out of the realm of reason. I’m with u Steve.

@Aggnog

8 ай бұрын

As much as I get it, you can pretty much get custom boots made with whatever you want for that much money (when you include the boots themselves).

@teekue

8 ай бұрын

@@Aggnog absolutely true, but some people like the idea of recrafting something. I'm with you though that custom would have been the way to go, he could have even gotten the other stitching in blue as well and (I know, I know) better quality than the original pair.

Love your channel... 😎

This ones loooks amazing.

I’ve been wanting to try hand stitching welt & resoling for a while. So grateful to Steve for his videos- I’m just starting to get the hand tools I need. Can’t wait to get started- will be rewatching these over and over. Thanks so much.

great work steve, i'm excited i can't waite to see your own indi boot.

I think the biggest issue people have with the Aldens is that they expect all the materials to be premium/ luxurious based on the price, it's not a concern of function and longevity just perceived value which seems to be a bit of an arbitrary thing . I get that certain materials can add time / cost to a resole, but 2 boots with equal materials should have equal resole costs regardless of what the boot cost. It's 2 separate purchases and the $500+ the boot originally cost is not still a noticeable expenditure in a few years.

Love what you did with the boots. Thanks for the video Steve.

As usual this is yet another example of high craftsmanship! The boots look so much better. The blue stitching worked great.

Talking with a local Cobbler about Steve "he is the man!"

“Hay man you did a great job there !!! “ Thank you Steve 👏👏👏👏👏👍🥰🍪☕️

Great work Steve. You did a pair of amber harness iron rangers for me a couple years ago with a leather midsole and christy outsole and they are my favorite boots to this day. I have a pair of the charcoals I’ll be bringing in once the original 430’s are worn down a bit more. I’m excited to see what we can come up with to take them to the next level. Hope all is well!!!

I never get tired of “hammer time” or you sharping the blades on the knife..😂

When you explained the color combos I thought the end result would be horrid. But seeing it at the end I actually really liked it, I'd definitely wear them. Expert craftsmanship as usual

@DanielJohnson-ec8rk

8 ай бұрын

You are in the lgbtq realm for sure

Awesome, Steve!

My cobbler has serviced two pairs of my Indy boots. He loves them. He says overall there is little to complain about, and a lot to praise.

Great transformation 👍 Lets Continue ..

Steve you have a soft spot for Alden. I will say the fact that they’re US based makes me still buy them.

Quality! Good job Steve

Spectacular work Steve! Amazing craftsmanship as always

Love the shoe. Been watching a few month's and will say. To me it is no different than my 4k dollar truck that I just put 2.5k tire and wheels on it.. 😁

Hey Steve you and Tatoo Jacks need to do a collaboration on a pair of boots or bag. Leather is just skin, Jack can do some art and you do your magic with leather.

I get what you’re saying Steve but surely it’s like saying if you can afford a rolls Royce it doesn’t matter if it has plastic seats. Excellent job Steve as usual, you’re a true master at your craft.

Hey if someone wants to spend that type of money on boots, that’s their business ! But I love seeing a real craftsman doing great work. It’s amazing how much goes into a shoe!

Man, one (1) of your best work of art YET!...GREAT JOB Bedo...👍

Beautiful work!

This is absolutely one of my favorite shoes you’ve done. The rough out leather and the blue stitch looks amazing.

You got skills man! Thank you for sharing your work, it's inspiring.

Absolutely GORGEOUS work! I’m always so impressed with your interest in and attention to detail. 💙

HI, STEVE!!! You didn't warn the ❄️❄️ about the 'miniature Hammer Time' so I'm sure you'll get some upset viewers!!! 😂You should sharpen your jerk needle on your stone just to REALLY get 'em heated!! 🔥

I just got a singer 241-2 (industrial machine for mid-heavyweight materials from the early 1940s) and I'm going to use it mainly for denim and garment sewing but I found some old deer hide I want to make into little shoes for my 2 year old to run around in. The hide is pretty thin so it should go through the machine well. I've always wanted a sailrite machine so I wouldn't have to limit my projects (and I'm not interested in hand sewing right now) My husband still loves the shoes I surprised him with for our wedding 4 years ago. You did a wonderful job on them and I was so thankful I was able to have a quality used pair of shoes re-soled so he could feel as pretty as he makes me feel

Steve is spot on about the other youtubers bashing alden

Those looks amazing, what a transformation. I would wear the heck out of those

Beautiful work, as ever, Steve.

Amazing job Steve.

Beautiful work

SUPERB job, Steve!

hi steve, great job, can never get to see to many indy boot custom jobs. can wait to see your own custom pair.

Wow. Those are some gorgeous boots.

Lots of details followed and made custom. Time well spent and it shows!

Absolutely beautiful work Sir!❤

Another great job..looked like New when completed..thanks for showing us all those small details it goes into making a great job

Looks fantastic! Great job as always Steve.

Wow! These look amazing. Great work. Thanks for sharing.

AMAZING job Steve let’s continue 👍.

Superb Steve. Truly, superb. Why are we not surprised.

EXCEPTIONAL WORK AS ALWAYS!!!

Awesome Steve!

In reference to that Hammer Time question, "NEVERRRRRR!!" (Marv's voice from Home Alone) hahaa, but man what an incredible transformation! Some of the jobs you pull off are absolutely amazing!

Beautiful boots! Great work

Beautiful par of boots Steve.

A lot of detailed work for a fair price. Thanks for sharing your talent and posting the videos Steve.😄👌👍💥

Wow! They turned out pretty awesome!!! Nice work Steve!

Blue leather pull tabs would have made them pop even more.

Super class Steve....not surprised at all. You're the best 👍🏼🤩

Another great video from start to finish. I'll have to live vicariously through the people who can afford to have this done. :)

Beautiful

those look beautiful.

Wow just wow. Those boots are amazing and the blue pops against the brown. Beautifully done 😊😊😊

truly amazing

Your work is beautiful. Personally I'd love to see a brouge cordevan like that. Never been a fan of that style leather. All that work does make a beautiful boot.

The continuing saga of Steve the cobbler in another great customizing of a Indy boot. Perfection my friend🎉🎉

Hey maaaan! I’m so disappointed you didn’t sharpen that knife blade. Didn’t you know you can sharpen that there disposable blade??? 😂 But seriously, I feel you about that awesome hand press for the metal fasteners. I make clothes and have something similar for jeans buttons, rivets, eyelets etc. I used to dread it, they go in right at the end and can ruin a virtually finished garment if they screw up. The press does wonders for my peace of mind! And I am always so in awe of your sewing skills, they are not much discussed here, but you make those machines deliver their best and you possess such casual precision, it’s a joy to watch. Especially as a hole made in leather is a hole forever, no margin of error…

Let me tell you man; In a world full of fakes it is almost required medicine to watch a real craftsman like you at work.

Man, talk about a handsome boot!!! Very spiffy, definitely an upgrade from the former look. Absolutely loved this job, great work! Hugz, Tree

Wow! Beautiful work. What an amazing transformation. Your craftsmanship is impeccable. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! ☕️👍😊

awesome resto and very nice leather...bjutiful ;-)

Man they are gorgeous.

Steveroo, I listen to you because I know you know what you’re talking about…. This old timer pulled the trigger on a new pair of Alden Indy’s in Earth Chamois Reverse…. I absolutely love these boots….! I have had many pairs of boots including Wolverine 1000 mile, Thursdays, Grant Stones (excellent boots), Red Wings etc. but this pair of Indy’s were comfortable as soon as I put them on and no break in and perfect fit…. They have the Commando sole…. The construction of the boots is excellent and I did not detect any flaws…. I can’t say enough good things about them…. They’re the most comfortable boots I’ve ever put on my feet and I love them…. I look at it this way….. They are worth what you’ll pay for for them…. To me, they’re are worth it and I haven’t worn any of my other boots since I got them….! So glad I bought them….Thanks for all your videos Steve and I do trust your judgment…. You’re the Master…👍 Greg….P.S. Another awesome job and a beautiful pair of Indy’s after you got through with them… 5 Stars

Another one! Great job on upgrading those Indies!!!

Very nice work as always steve

Bedos, you are inimitable as always! Great job! Good luck!

Good morning Steve ,iconic job in The iconic boots ,YOU are The BEST customized ,HAVE a GREAT weekend,regards from Spain🎩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎁🎁🎁🎁

Wow those came out amazing!❤

Hammer Time, never gets old.

I think the man that did sendt you the shues, totally knows what he wants 😊 Yeah it cost mony, but if that is this persons guilty pleasure, it is not our right to judge others, and what they do with the mony they have Great job 👍 Big hugs from Denmark 💝🌹🥰

Gorgeous! ❤

Love the custom stuff. Glad to see the shell boots, was wondering where they went.