Hello Steve, that was another wonderful piece of work from you. I am so fascinated by your craftsmanship that I could watch you for hours. Greetings Frank🤩👍
Tight toe cap stitching info ! - It was interesting Steve, to the lay man. I love your trade man. Can't get enough of Cobbler G, the Potter lads, Tring shoe repair and the rest of the cobblers / leather workers. Its a black art mate. ❤
Beautifully done, both black pairs look like new, ready to be paired with a tux. Nice tear down explaining the construction and quality of the Jon Lobb shoe.
Steve Happy Thanksgiving. I have said it before and I will say it again. You can’t Please Everyone lol. Negative comments come to a channel when the fool leaving the negativity always realizes that they can’t possibly do anything remotely close to what they have watched. In other words they couldn’t put a blemish on your ass if they tried. You are a True Craftsman and I have been watching you for years and I totally respect what you do with every job you do. Thanks for another Great Video the shoes came out Fantastic as usual. God Bless ❤
Steve, wow! All of those were great and I could literally sit and watch you work like this all day. Okay in fairness I do binge sometimes while I am working on my projects and have to go back and watch them over and over to see you actually do the work. While I am not a shoe maker I am not easily impressed and you sir impress me every time I watch you work! Can wait to make my trip back to the DC area so I can come visit you and the shop. Thanks for sharing your journey, skill set, craftsmanship, and adventures in shoe repair and making; I appreciate you sir!
Something about dad’s and “repurposing” baby food jars. I still have a rack mine used for storing nuts and bolts. Nailed the lids to a 2x4 and then simply twisted the jars onto the lids.
That's kewl, seeing how a production model JL is constructed. Some beautiful hoof-covers there. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Ok, in all fairness, I was a tiny bit disappointed that there was no “HAMMER TIME “…but, you up for it with my second favourite sharpening the blade 😁😂
Dinner with family, Rockettes at Radio City, and a new vid from Steve.......couldn't ask for a better Thanksgiving weekend. (Did I see yet another impending project of mine in the background? What are the odds?) Best to you and yours, Steve.
I get the feeling Steve was fed that Applesauce from his dad’s lamp back in the day. 🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️. Fantastic work as always Steve and great to see Chris jumping in for some coffee time!
Steve, I'm beginning to appreciate the importance of water in shoe quality & maintenance from your work. As in our skin: for supple, strong & elastic skin, water is a key ingredient. Everyone may know to apply wax/oil regularly for shoe health. Yet, what makes a person's age become apparent to all? Wrinkles, mainly the loss of water. So also with our shoes. Still learning. Muchas gracias, Steve.
Talking abou you forgot the " Hammer Time " was No Big Deal .... Its Alright ! I also like seeing how you dismantle the shoe ... very educational. Thanks for sharing !
Steve, Steve, Steve, wearing a $10,000 Panerai watch to work? It has an alligator strap which seems very very risky, and will be destroyed if you sweat while wearing it. This is in spite of the watch originally being made for the Italian army.
I initially started watching because of the handbag repairs but I enjoy watching the shoe repair videos even more 😊 you always do such a phenomenal job ❤️❤️❤️ the shoes look absolutely stunning. Great work!!!
Another great video Steve. What is the purpose of using the lighter (flame) on the uppers after dying? Keep the videos coming they are fun, informative, and entertaining. Cheers, 🇨🇦
Years ago, a traveling Gypsy tinker ruined the scissors. Years have passed, and the scissors still aren't fixed. But Steve has time to sharpen disposable razor blades. Sounds like how my Dad & I work. That's why I watch this guy.
Constantly amazed how good shoes are constructed, your commentary really adds to my understanding as to why things are done a certain way. I can certainly credit you for my insistence on buying good quality boots and shoes. I can certain feel the difference in my footware, thank you sir!
“Hammer Time”. Love it. I’m just here for your skills. The additional antics are bonuses. Keep being you. 👍🏻😊 AND SHARPEN ALL THE RAZOR BLADES YOO WANT!!! 😁
Great job. The thing is there’s John Lobb and then there’s John Lobb. One, which is still owned by Lobb’s family, has a shop in St James in London, which mainly does bespoke shoes. If you get to enter their shop you’ll find a little side room where people are labouring away making bespoke shoe lasts for customers. The other John Lobb, which does ready to wear as well as made to order and bespoke, is now owned by the French luxury brand Hermes. Both trade on the same heritage so it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart.
Lovely work as always Steve! I tried taking a leaf out of your book and tried sharpening a dull blade I had - unfortunately I don't seem to have the skill as it only stayed sharp for the next 1 time I used the blade ;) Have been wondering about whether John Lobb MTM shoes are worth it - have watched all the videos about it, but haven't taken the plunge yet as they're a significant investment
Hey Steve, just tuning in. Question : Why did you use the flame from your lighter after you dyed the shoes. Never seen you do that before. Just curious.
Superb restoration and insight into the details JL put in when construction. Thanks for the welting tips on the toe area. Your hand welting looked pretty immaculate from this angle!
Hi Steve, thank you so much for your great videos and they have taught me a lot about shoes. May I ask after sanding and re-dyeing the leather upper (like 3:58), how to even out the texture because the sanded parts still look matte after re-dyeing when I tried it at home? Appreciate your advice🙏❤
Thank you for taking on John Lobb! It is a difference between JL Paris and JL London in quality and price tag. I think the London toe cap is in leather but at another cost level. Tommy
Your work is absolutely the best I've ever seen! I wish I knew of a top notch Shoe Cobbler in the northern Illinois area. If you know of any, I would appreciate your input. My shoes are nowhere near the high-end expensive ones you work on, but I do need some cosmetic repair done on some Stacy Adams and Dr. Martens. Keep the sanity alive and best wishes to you and yours! Happy Holidays!!!
I like seeing Chris when he visits your shop. Everybody should have a Chris in their life to break the routine. 👍
Thanks for sharing your dad's shoe lamp. - very special.
Yo it always cracks me up when you sharpen your blade and how it gets people so pumped up
There was a guy way back that used to complain about the hammering.
It was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
Steve got mileage out of that one.
Nice Job.
They turned out better than new
Really enjoyed the video. Excellent
Very insightful video. Learned a lot. Thanks
Such talent and skill ❤❤
Hello Steve, that was another wonderful piece of work from you. I am so fascinated by your craftsmanship that I could watch you for hours.
Greetings Frank🤩👍
This video made me think of the old Carl Perkins rockabilly song "Pointed Toe Shoes" 😀.
Love you showing the tear down of an upscale shoe and explaining the difference between bespoke and other types!! Awesome as always Steve!!
Great Artist!!
Tight toe cap stitching info ! - It was interesting Steve, to the lay man. I love your trade man. Can't get enough of Cobbler G, the Potter lads, Tring shoe repair and the rest of the cobblers / leather workers. Its a black art mate. ❤
You made up good for missing Hammer Time by bringing us those John Lobbs. The high water mark of shoe making.
Mesmerizing. Love your craftsmanship
Beautifully done, both black pairs look like new, ready to be paired with a tux. Nice tear down explaining the construction and quality of the Jon Lobb shoe.
Beautiful shoes. I say it again, you are definitely the best. Thanks Steve.
Steve Happy Thanksgiving.
I have said it before and I will say it again.
You can’t Please Everyone lol.
Negative comments come to a channel when the fool leaving the negativity always realizes that they can’t possibly do anything remotely close to what they have watched. In other words they couldn’t put a blemish on your ass if they tried.
You are a True Craftsman and I have been watching you for years and I totally respect what you do with every job you do.
Thanks for another Great Video the shoes came out Fantastic as usual. God Bless ❤
Steve, wow! All of those were great and I could literally sit and watch you work like this all day. Okay in fairness I do binge sometimes while I am working on my projects and have to go back and watch them over and over to see you actually do the work. While I am not a shoe maker I am not easily impressed and you sir impress me every time I watch you work! Can wait to make my trip back to the DC area so I can come visit you and the shop.
Thanks for sharing your journey, skill set, craftsmanship, and adventures in shoe repair and making; I appreciate you sir!
👍👍👍❤️
What he said! 👍🏻
Something about dad’s and “repurposing” baby food jars. I still have a rack mine used for storing nuts and bolts. Nailed the lids to a 2x4 and then simply twisted the jars onto the lids.
Once again Steve great work really nice shoes before the Bedo’s magic happened but after simply stunning ❤
That's kewl, seeing how a production model JL is constructed. Some beautiful hoof-covers there. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Great shoes deserve the best refurbishment!
❤ Just löööööw your vids !!! Greetings from a snowy Finland.
Thank you for another fantastic video!
Outstanding as usual!💯
Very positive
Great work, as always!!
Excellent video and craftsmanship as always Steve!
Ok, in all fairness, I was a tiny bit disappointed that there was no “HAMMER TIME “…but, you up for it with my second favourite sharpening the blade 😁😂
Love your channel. I watch every video. Appreciate the high level of craftsmanship. Oddly enough, I also find it very relaxing. 😊
Dinner with family, Rockettes at Radio City, and a new vid from Steve.......couldn't ask for a better Thanksgiving weekend. (Did I see yet another impending project of mine in the background? What are the odds?) Best to you and yours, Steve.
It hammer ⚒ time
After that coffee warning sound, RIP earphones.
Another fantastic work , mister Steve.
I get the feeling Steve was fed that Applesauce from his dad’s lamp back in the day. 🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️. Fantastic work as always Steve and great to see Chris jumping in for some coffee time!
Sharpening the blade is better than hammer time :))
Hey Man! How dare you teasing us coffee time with Chris and don't show us coffee time with Chris...........
Steve, I'm beginning to appreciate the importance of water in shoe quality & maintenance from your work. As in our skin: for supple, strong & elastic skin, water is a key ingredient. Everyone may know to apply wax/oil regularly for shoe health. Yet, what makes a person's age become apparent to all? Wrinkles, mainly the loss of water. So also with our shoes. Still learning. Muchas gracias, Steve.
Love a bedos video 👌
Talking abou you forgot the " Hammer Time " was No Big Deal .... Its Alright ! I also like seeing how you dismantle the shoe ... very educational. Thanks for sharing !
It’s ok, we say “Hammer Time” to ourselves anyway.
Steve, Steve, Steve, wearing a $10,000 Panerai watch to work? It has an alligator strap which seems very very risky, and will be destroyed if you sweat while wearing it. This is in spite of the watch originally being made for the Italian army.
I initially started watching because of the handbag repairs but I enjoy watching the shoe repair videos even more 😊 you always do such a phenomenal job ❤️❤️❤️ the shoes look absolutely stunning. Great work!!!
So many force to destruct a good shoe! BTW HamerTIME is good for construct, not for destructing!
I'm missing your usual remarks and explanation, Buddy! Why so silent today?😊😊
Another great video Steve. What is the purpose of using the lighter (flame) on the uppers after dying? Keep the videos coming they are fun, informative, and entertaining. Cheers, 🇨🇦
To dry it faster
Panerai Marina Very nice
Really beautiful work Steve. Have a great Xmas and happy new year ❤❤❤❤
I found a pair of John Lobb Strap Jodhpur at a thrift store for like 10$ :D best find for now...
I'm going to send you my shoes for repair. I stop watching you from BOSTON
I just yelled hammer time my self. Good to go.
Years ago, a traveling Gypsy tinker ruined the scissors. Years have passed, and the scissors still aren't fixed. But Steve has time to sharpen disposable razor blades. Sounds like how my Dad & I work. That's why I watch this guy.
No Hammer time. I am crying. How thick is the Cork and is it the same thickness for all shoes. Is it shoe cork or Hobby Lobby cork.
Ask Chris if he caught Cadillac Angels when he was out in Jerome, AZ.
Constantly amazed how good shoes are constructed, your commentary really adds to my understanding as to why things are done a certain way. I can certainly credit you for my insistence on buying good quality boots and shoes. I can certain feel the difference in my footware, thank you sir!
We forgive you for NO HAMMER TIME Love you man!
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I am that NEGATIVE comment! 😠
jk love ur work!
Nothing worse than a random fella messin' ya scissors up!
🤣🤣true
27:14 You meant 'convex'. I want my 'hammer time' back !
Another super video Steve 👍Let’s Continue 👍
Think i watched this 3 Times now love your videos Steve
“Hammer Time”. Love it. I’m just here for your skills. The additional antics are bonuses. Keep being you. 👍🏻😊 AND SHARPEN ALL THE RAZOR BLADES YOO WANT!!! 😁
Not to worry, some of us were chanting "Hammer time".
Great job. The thing is there’s John Lobb and then there’s John Lobb. One, which is still owned by Lobb’s family, has a shop in St James in London, which mainly does bespoke shoes. If you get to enter their shop you’ll find a little side room where people are labouring away making bespoke shoe lasts for customers. The other John Lobb, which does ready to wear as well as made to order and bespoke, is now owned by the French luxury brand Hermes. Both trade on the same heritage so it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart.
Steve, hello, question why do you fire the dye on the shoe?
To dry it faster
Lovely work as always Steve!
I tried taking a leaf out of your book and tried sharpening a dull blade I had - unfortunately I don't seem to have the skill as it only stayed sharp for the next 1 time I used the blade ;)
Have been wondering about whether John Lobb MTM shoes are worth it - have watched all the videos about it, but haven't taken the plunge yet as they're a significant investment
Hey Steve, just tuning in. Question : Why did you use the flame from your lighter after you dyed the shoes. Never seen you do that before. Just curious.
So it dries faster
Love your work Steve. Been watching you for years and always appreciate your work. Beautiful shoes!!
👍👍❤️
great watch , thanks you Sir.
Another entertaining Bedo video!
Beautiful classy dress shoes!
What?? No HammerTime??? That's it!!! I'm going to start wearing corrected grain, squared-toed, cemented soled shoes. Bring back HammerTime!!! 😊
🤣🤣
Plastic toe puff is also a shame...
Superb restoration and insight into the details JL put in when construction. Thanks for the welting tips on the toe area. Your hand welting looked pretty immaculate from this angle!
no hamma time this time well maybe a little bit
Looks great! keep up the good work!
Steve you have given a new life to these high quality shoes.well 👍
I just love the old machinery you have. They are so great to watch and listen to. ❤❤❤
Hey man, what if I like watching you sew welts on shoes?
He used apple sauce for fuel? 🤔
Good morning Steve❤😂🎉
Nice Panerai too, Steve.
Hey man! Great video
Bro great job 100 %
Hi Steve, thank you so much for your great videos and they have taught me a lot about shoes. May I ask after sanding and re-dyeing the leather upper (like 3:58), how to even out the texture because the sanded parts still look matte after re-dyeing when I tried it at home? Appreciate your advice🙏❤
Awesome, of course. 🙂
Great episode.
Let's continue! 🤟
Love your work and videos!
Yeah, for 1000 I would want all leather construction and insole channeling instead of fabric gemming. Some cool details though like the siding.
Enjoyed watching you work, while having my morning coffee. Your work is simply amazing. Bravo!
Have you ever had a shoe that was so beat up that you had to basically sand the entire upper?
Yes
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Thank you for taking on John Lobb! It is a difference between JL Paris and JL London in quality and price tag. I think the London toe cap is in leather but at another cost level. Tommy
Brilliant
Killed it with.."Tack Hammer time"...Chris's hoodie was on point. ...
Thing is Steve, there's a lot of very sick sheeple out there. I used to take many American clients to John Lobb in St. James London.
Thanks for the tear down explanation of the shoe. Also is there a standard of using a wood shank over different material, or is it about cost?
Not sure but most European shoe manufacturers use wood shank
Your work is absolutely the best I've ever seen! I wish I knew of a top notch Shoe Cobbler in the northern Illinois area. If you know of any, I would appreciate your input. My shoes are nowhere near the high-end expensive ones you work on, but I do need some cosmetic repair done on some Stacy Adams and Dr. Martens. Keep the sanity alive and best wishes to you and yours! Happy Holidays!!!
nice.