Being a retired disabled Vet I dont work but I still like to look nice so I shop at thrift stores. I have a pair of Ferragamo shoes that I bought for 20$ and they were brand new, also found a Burberry trench for 10$. Ballin on a budget
One mans trash is another mans treasure brother, thank you for your services. And i hope next time you visit the thrift store you come across some good gems you deserve it, i am only 26 and i too buy a thrift shops, i came across these guys and i went and got me a pair of Gucci loafers and they were in very good condition and needed nothing but some oil treatment which i took them to get, and i paid a whopping $32 bucks for it.
I am watching as an inspired and motivated 17 year old wanting to get into the cobbler and shoe business, I watched all of you guys videos, and I learn a lot. I am a shoe shiner, so thanks for...everything! I hope to continue to see more amazing videos!
Here’s a tip, go into the goodwills in the nice parts of town. Or even the next city over. The local GW just has beat up old shoes from target that people wore for 6 months and threw away. Gotta go to where the rich people live and pick through their stuff lol. Lol I go into GW all the time looking for shoes, blazers, vintage cast iron, I’ve never been able to find shoes locally at least.
In a world of fast fashion, where people are spending a hell amount of money for garbage, each month, this video is and should be very informative and educative especially for the younger generation.
Seriously I've made some stupid decisions in the past like buying $250 Mason Garments shoes that lasted only a year. This channel is helping me step up my game big time :) I recently bought a used pair of John Lobb shoes and I have to say: I didn't think I'd ever buy used shoes but man were they worth it. Highest quality shoes I've ever worn in my life
noooooooo... i want to keep all the good stuff to meeeee lol. just a laugh, that. this sort if thing requires focus, understanding of quality and good judgement. not everyone is built that way, regardless of generation
Do one of these for the ladies please!! I lucked out and got a pair of Etienne Aigner at a thrift store near me! But would love to see other ladies shoes that are worth buying at the second hand stores!! 😁
I've been thrifting all my clothes and shoes for years now. I only buy high quality classic clothing and shoes ( I am a woman ). I have so much fun doing it, and I am recycling; It's my favorite way to recycle. I also donate clothes and shoes to goodwill and The Salvation Army. My sister is also an avid thrift store shopper, with a different slant than mine. She got her husband started on thrifting for his work clothes, as well as prepping supplies, and he has found many goodies. I would love to see more videos like this! Thanks @Trenton & Heath I'm really enjoying your channel! Lisa
@@TrentonHeath I love shoes! I think I missed my calling. I should have become a shoe cobbler. There is a cobbler in SW Missouri that I am going to have resole the vintage nineties Allen Edmonds Amherst shoes I recently purchased on Ebay for $30. If he does a good job, I am thinking of asking him to let me become an apprentice. I'm 61, but in great shape and I love working with my hands, and the idea of making good quality shoes made of leather, of course, last a lifetime!
Thanks, Trent... Good tips. I think you guys may be putting the cobbler shops back on the radar with a new generation. I remember my Uncle saying to me as a kid, "What? You have never had a pair of shoes re-soled?" He grew up during the depression. That generation never threw ANYTHING away... "I might need it later." 🤔
I love Goodwill. I picked up a pair of mint$1500 Lucchese Anteater boots for $20. Those kinds of finds are more common than you think, at least here in San Antonio. My most recent gems are a pair of mint condition 1968 Florshiem Shell Cordovan wingtips with the original soles and suicide heels for $10. Now that was a rare find.
@@dormantpixi2628 The "Suicide Heel" in regards to Florsheim, or vintage shoes, refers to that metal "V Cleat" at the back of the heel. Those are notorious for being very slippery on certain surfaces and have lead to many people slipping and falling. Some people who buy/wear Florsheims that have the V Cleat opt to change out the heels to rubber/composite heels in order to prevent such slippage and reduce risk of injury.
Thanks for your comment Victor, it encouraged me to go out and give it a shot and I found something quite nice, not as great a deal as you but still less than what most people pay just in retail sales tax.
You guys are awesome! I've loved talking about pricing. I would like to hear more about what they were to purchase them, what they would be after fixing them up, what the cost was to fix them, etc. Thanks!
How awesome that you would try and find great shoes for people at bargain prices and help GoodWill at the same time. Win Win... prices paid enables people to have them resoled and end with high quality shoes.
In the UK we have literally dozens of 'charity shops' in every town, the ones in more expensive areas can sometimes sell really great items at low costs. One of my best finds was a pair of Loakes boots for £10 that lasted me years as well as a nice pair of Barkers brogues for a similar amount. It's getting harder and harder to find these great deals as a lot of pro eBay sellers will scour them clean.
I love this video idea! Haha of course I want you to do one for ladies boots + flats, loafers, but I think the key lessons from this video is relevant for women’s shoes. Thank for for this great video - it’s so interesting!
Thanks for the great videos! Since your ebay video I have been watching for a good bargain, but the Goodwill idea is much better since I can go see the shoes in person and make sure they fit!
@@DougHinVA Those shirts are always way too baggy on me. Only dress shirt brand that actually fits me without making me look like a balloon is Express’s “extra slim” line
I've found some good deals at Goodwill, but also too, don't forget the Salvation Army Thrift Stores... they can also be a great resource! Estate sales, too!
I’ve always shopped for shoes at Goodwill but not Salvation Army. Their choices tend to pretty crappy. How do you find out more about estate sales? Where do you go?
@@jodolski ... I've had some very good luck at some Salvation Army stores; it's catch-as-catch-can, but that's the way with any true bargain hunting project. As for estate sales, look in your local newspapers in the classified ads section; Wednesday and Thursday editionss are best in my area, and probably that is a timing thing, as sale planners usually want a weekend to be open for an estate sale. If you do not have a local newspaper, try the paper in the closest large city; also, look at Facebook Marketplace, estate sales are listed there in social media now more as this venue is becoming popular. I would also just use your favorite search engine and type in "Estate sales [your home town]"... happy hunting!
LOL! After getting my first series of RUclips vids creeping into my feed showing you guys, on a whim I hit the Goodwill down the road. I found two 13 E3 Allen Edwards, “Fairfied” and another slip on loafer, gently worn, all for $24.99 out the door. I even took a picture of it all. I’m hooked. Great vid BTW. I recommend a follow up vid on the resoling and rehabilitation of the Florsheim Executive Imperial. They are #1 on my list for a grail find at my local Goodwill...still looking. Keep up the great work!
got my own grail find at a hole-in-the-wall no-name thrift store. 1978 florsheim imperial black shell cordovan longwing bluchers, for $10. they had a special model number starting with a 3 instead of 9 because they were special ordered after black shell discontinued. pretty great find, i have been enjoying the exciting world of finding ways of stripping 40 year old wax off of shell vamps.
The vid Trenton and Heath did a while ago addressing shoes they would “avoid” was very helpful and I’m glad my Goodwill has not watched it. The shoes T&H discussed are all placed on a “premium” rack at the Goodwill and all the better, re-soleable shoes are all on the general shoe rack. I couldn’t have told you a single thing about quality shoes a year ago, now I’ve seen all kinds of higher end shoes, most of which are still in great shape, on sale for $14.99 or lower (most not in my size though). Thanks!
@@MW-pw9ip my goodwill technique involves bringing the ones they mark up to the front with the cheaper ones and complaining that "these shoes with this $20 price tag were with all these other $6 shoes, this was a mis-tag, please reduce to $6". i swear they actually do it half the time. they don't need manager approval to do it either, dont let them fool you.
Another tip - I wear uncommon sized clothing and shoes. So I've left my business card with a lot of thrift store managers, with my sizes written on the reverse of the card and my "finder's fee" price. It works great for me! Every once in a while, I'll get a call about something in my size. If I buy it, I give my finder's fee to the person who called me.
@@moon-moth1 - I believe you mis-read my comment. I never "pay under the table" - I pay at the cash register like everyone else. I never ask for anything to be "held back." Plus, you missed that I left my business card with the MANAGER, if the MANAGER of the store approves my request. The employees who contact me are extremely grateful for the additional money they receive because I make it worth their while. No one is forcing anyone to do anything. Not sure why anyone would be upset and outraged at the prospect of earning additional money.
I found your channel a week ago and I'm hooked !! I always loved high quality shoes but my pocket doesn't allow purchasing them. This is a great alternative. Thanks !!
Todays video couldn't have come at a better time. I just was at my local Goodwill store last week and got a pair of pristine Magnanni monk straps for $6.99. From what I've learned from you guys they look to be a Blake stitch leather sole and also look to have a stacked leather heel ( although I'm not positive about the heels ). For someone like me who has champagne taste and a beer budget thrift store shopping is the way to go. For me it's the thrill of the hunt. Even when I travel I'll check out thrift stores in other towns. Again , great video today guys and keep 'em coming. BTW Salvation Army and estate sales are also good places for great finds. :)
Great find! Yep, most Magnanni’s are blake stitched. I believe some may be Goodyear welted, and if I remember correctly, many do have leather blocks. Great point regarding the Salvation Army and estate sales.
And with the estate sales there may be a chance someone actually died in the shoes. Perhaps morbid but, well, by consequence that is the possible reality.
Just wanted to thank both of you, a day after watching this I went to Goodwill without any hope but just on the promise of your video. For $9 I landed a mint pair of Clarks Wallabees low tops, in my size and color, literally unworn crepe sole & thick leather. Exactly what I needed for a date, because I won't buy dress shoes until somebody twists my arm, these can be dressed up for a few years at least.
Great idea, I'm going to start my search tomorrow I've been to Goodwill so many times and never thought about buying to resole I'm stoked so thanks for the inspiration
Great vid Trent. Knowing how to search the thrift stores websites is key. My latest score was a brand new pair of AE Byrons with stretchers and bags for $37 bux + shipping. Sometimes they even offer one penny shipping to move stock out faster. I've also gotten some duds too like the Clark leather slip ons that were 2 different size shoes. Tagged wrong from factory. That is a chance you take buying online.
Great video, more people should shop second hand. Getting a good deal while helping others. Will there be a follow up how the shoes look after som e treatment?
My best find was a pair of never worn color 8 Rancourt Beefroll loafers for $20. Second best was a very worn ( or perfectly broken in and patina’d ) pair of Red Wings round toe Supersole for $9! I cleaned them up and they’re one of my most favorite pairs of boots
This video is going to guarantee shoe enthusiasts will start storming Goodwill til the good deals have ran out, Leaving the bad leftovers for the late comers.
There are Salvation Army, Savers, Thrift Stores, Junior Leagues, Church Rummages, Flea markets, Estate and yard sales, consignment and of course the internet. Its all in the hunt.
I wish I was still in the UK, there you can find a lot of those Goodwill ( Thrift ) stores....but here in Germany its all privatized and you have to go to antique stores or second hand stores, which have quite a limited selection
There’s some great “One and Done” pairs out there for job interviews, funerals, and drama club productions. If you can get away with it and you won’t be wearing it long term, go ahead and buy the $6 Garbage Shoes for your one event they just need to “look nice” for. If you’re really going for long haul shoes you’ll be repairing and loving forever, absolutely go for the best quality you can find and afford. And a further note: Good Shoes are cheaper than knee surgery. Don’t ever skimp on shoes if you’re in a job that involves a ton of standing/moving/labor.
One of my favorite finds was a pair of wingtip Florsheims for 7 bucks.I was never a big fan of wing tips until I started seeing the Elegant Oxford and seeing how great they looked.The shoes that I found were in great condition judging by the lack of wear on the heels. I started using my shoeshining skills and now they look like new.
Very nice to have access to places like this, in the end all this is possible because of the heritage and tradition that got these shoes made in the first place. In europe, unless you live in england there's a much lower chance of finding anything close to quality at least when it comes to shoes in a physical second hand location.
*not sure if you read comments, 5 years ago in Hudson, NY I was in shoe area. Saw a beautiful pair of black loafers that said “made in Italy” I used my phone to look them up. They were Santoni penny loafers. Researching model they were $995 new! That’s more than all my shoes total. I’ve conditioned, polished and kept in shoe trees. Some heel wear and sole wear but Made in Italy still readable. I sent pictures to a cobbler for a tuneup repair for an estimate. My favorite shoes! I paid $7 that’s right $7 love your show!
I found a pair of Allen Edmonds McAllisters (in rough shape but fixable) because of this video and knowing what to look for, as well as your other videos on what to expect for quality. Thank you guys so much
Fantastic video! Doing a video featuring Goodwill shopping was brilliant--would love if you'd do one for the ladies when you get a chance. Would also love (even though they're not from a customer) to see a video of you restoring those vintage Florsheims!
Love this! My wife wanted a western themed 40th birthday party a few couple years ago. I didn't have a pair of cowboy boots and I didn't want to pay for a good pair but also didn't want to get garbage. I am not a "cowboy boot" guy and didn't want to drop $100+ for a pair of boots only to wear once and didn't want to be that guy who buys something, wears it once and returns it. I called our local goodwill and picked up a pair of Ariat Ramblers for $20 bucks! They are a little big and wider than my feet and calves but was able to get some insoles that helped. Any other thoughts on working with a pair of boots that are too big? I thought about going to a craft store and finding a soft foam to stuff in the toes to stop the front to back sliding.
Great video... I've purchased 3 pair of Red Wing Heritage boots on Shop Goodwill website, and best part is all 3 pair of boots together totaled less than half the cost of a single pair of new Red Wing boots.
Great video thrifting is way to go, ebay Goodwill can't tell you how many pairs of Gucci and Ferragamo loafers I've pickup on ebay for a steal and had them resoled awesome video.
Awesome video. My first ever pair of dress shoes were purchased this past December at a thrift store. Found a pair of black Alden's for 10 dollars that were in great shape, except for the laces that tore apart in a couple of weeks of use. Other than that, just polished them and they look amazing. Best purchase of my life lol
Hi Trenton & Heath, love your channel btw. I stumbled on your channel when I was looking for ASMR vids. The refurbishing vids are my fave because it's unintentional ASMR. My vids suggestions for your future vids would be 1) Go to Goodwill again & actually refurbish a shoe that you'd purchased 2) Do more ASMR vids and lastly... 3) Do a video where you both show us your shoe collection & which ones are your faves
What a great score. My local goodwill doesn’t carry a lot of shoes. So I have to go to different stores to find some. Thanks for the video. Have a great weekend and be safe.
Recently I found some ‘goodwill’ shoes that I thought my husband would like...I paid $30 for them. When I got home and researched them I found out they were - all leather, made in Italy, $550 originally, shoes!!! And they’d barely been worn. Turns out hubby didn’t like them (he likes his boots) but my 20yo son loved them and they’re such beautiful shoes 👞
i concur, not just big old brands like lv or chanel.. like good quality shoes that have several 1000000kms left in them. i have a pair of boots i commissioned from an expat italian cobbler in sydney nsw .. they are stacked, lace up and unfortunately the leg size is too big cos i lost weight fiver years after having them made. will i get rid of them? noooooooo
There is nothing like quality shoes, take it to the bank...! On down the road as you age, you'll be glad you purchased excellent shoes!... T & H are spot on...! Love your video's ...Greg
I recently scored a pair of sharkskin Allen Edmonds at Goodwill for my dad. They cost all of $3, and didn’t even need any repair or resoleing! Amazing. Plus: I would’ve known they were sharkskin, and I would’ve seen they were made in America, but without this channel I would not have recognized the Allen Edmonds name!
I've been going to GW to buy books, (I'm an avid reader) for about 4 or 5 years, but about 3 years ago I found my first pair of J&M boots that did not need any repair, then I got hooked on Florsheim. What I do is, if I like the style, color and quality but is not my size, I look for it on Florsheim online and buy the exact size, avoiding the anxiety of not knowing if I'm going to keep them or return them (hassle). At the moment I own 7 pairs of boots, all in great condition, Johnston & Murphy, Florsheim, Frye, Red Wing and Cole Haan which are inexpensive but very good looking. Boots and books!
Definitely try to visit as many Goodwill stores near you as possible. I have one close by that is perfect for shoes, and I've found some nearly unworn shoes that would cost $50 or more anywhere else. Other stores are better for clothes, tools, electronics, etc.
Would have loved to see how you bring each pair of shoe back to a starting point for a new owner and how much the treatment would add up to the total invest, just in order to justify the whole process by comparing to a brand new version from the factory! Does it make sense?
Great video and loved all the finds. Do you think you could show us the shoes after you work your magic on the Goodwill shoes? I love to see the before and after. Thank ya’ll for a great education.
This is awesome. I have done it. Not a great pair, but I got a pair of johnston and murphy breland kilties that looked like they had been worn twice. $7. That was in 2010.
This video is like déjà vu. I dropped off a pair of shoes to you gents on Wednesday and went to goodwill and common threads thrift shop there in Columbia. I scored a pair of brown vintage Florsheim Imperial wingtips for $3 at Common Threads! You’ll be seeing them soon for a re sole 😁
I bought old pair of dexter lwb on eaby. I cleaned them with acetone and after that I conditioned the shoes. Took them to my cobbler and he re shaped the shoe as well as got vibram 430 on the bottoms. Great option for a more casual pair of dress shoes if you want a lot of grip with out a bulky sole. One of the best investment I ever done with a pair of shoes
Over here in Australia we have Salvation Army and St Vincent. I checked out a local store two days after watching this and found a pair of Red Wings 9107. I'm gonna get them resoled in Vibram soon then they'll be my casual/summer hiker. Not bad for 20 bucks!
Oh yes, there are treasures to be had for a song. Recently two mint Allen Edmonds from the same GW store (same rack) on different days: $10 + $14.99; someone must have died. In my (very average) 8D. Boom. Here in Los Angeles we have lots of great inventory to dig through. All the thrift stores here are gold mines. Big cities have big stuff. Thanks for promoting the thrift culture. It's important now, and will only increase in relevance. No one needs new ANYTHING. The planet is maxed out, as you may have heard.
I see Florsheim Imperials all the time at my local Goodwill. And a ton of Johnston & Murphy, for obvious reasons, living in Middle TN. Those Allen Edmunds for $10 two weeks ago were a rarity.
Any instructions on how to disinfect the interior? Or clean the interior? I only ask since you had mentioned "Oh you don't want to stick your feet in there ..."
Great suggestions & feedback guys! One suggestion I would add is to find out what days are the 50% off days in order to save more money! I'm an avid thrifter and I appreciate you guys giving the thrift stores some love! 🙏
Nice find on the Florsheim. I just found a tan pair yesterday in even better shape. Also, found four more pairs of vintage Long Wing Bluchers from O'Sullivans and Bostonian. And, a pair of Russell Moccasin Co. boots. All fit great. Six pairs of shoes for about $85. Question now is where can I store them?
Being a retired disabled Vet I dont work but I still like to look nice so I shop at thrift stores. I have a pair of Ferragamo shoes that I bought for 20$ and they were brand new, also found a Burberry trench for 10$. Ballin on a budget
One mans trash is another mans treasure brother, thank you for your services. And i hope next time you visit the thrift store you come across some good gems you deserve it, i am only 26 and i too buy a thrift shops, i came across these guys and i went and got me a pair of Gucci loafers and they were in very good condition and needed nothing but some oil treatment which i took them to get, and i paid a whopping $32 bucks for it.
I know you were excited for that Burberry.
Some Great finds Doc. Semper Fi.
I am watching as an inspired and motivated 17 year old wanting to get into the cobbler and shoe business, I watched all of you guys videos, and I learn a lot. I am a shoe shiner, so thanks for...everything! I hope to continue to see more amazing videos!
@@user-ik5gf5xs1z Thank you. I appreciate it.
Here’s a tip, go into the goodwills in the nice parts of town. Or even the next city over. The local GW just has beat up old shoes from target that people wore for 6 months and threw away. Gotta go to where the rich people live and pick through their stuff lol. Lol I go into GW all the time looking for shoes, blazers, vintage cast iron, I’ve never been able to find shoes locally at least.
In a world of fast fashion, where people are spending a hell amount of money for garbage, each month, this video is and should be very informative and educative especially for the younger generation.
As a member of the “younger generation” I would like to agree with you, but I would say that anyone should watch this
Seriously I've made some stupid decisions in the past like buying $250 Mason Garments shoes that lasted only a year. This channel is helping me step up my game big time :)
I recently bought a used pair of John Lobb shoes and I have to say: I didn't think I'd ever buy used shoes but man were they worth it. Highest quality shoes I've ever worn in my life
Exact asa !
noooooooo... i want to keep all the good stuff to meeeee lol. just a laugh, that. this sort if thing requires focus, understanding of quality and good judgement. not everyone is built that way, regardless of generation
Do one of these for the ladies please!! I lucked out and got a pair of Etienne Aigner at a thrift store near me! But would love to see other ladies shoes that are worth buying at the second hand stores!! 😁
I've been thrifting all my clothes and shoes for years now. I only buy high quality classic clothing and shoes ( I am a woman ). I have so much fun doing it, and I am recycling; It's my favorite way to recycle. I also donate clothes and shoes to goodwill and The Salvation Army. My sister is also an avid thrift store shopper, with a different slant than mine. She got her husband started on thrifting for his work clothes, as well as prepping supplies, and he has found many goodies. I would love to see more videos like this! Thanks @Trenton & Heath
I'm really enjoying your channel!
Lisa
Craft-O-Matic thank you so much for watching!
@@TrentonHeath I love shoes! I think I missed my calling. I should have become a shoe cobbler. There is a cobbler in SW Missouri that I am going to have resole the vintage nineties Allen Edmonds Amherst shoes I recently purchased on Ebay for $30. If he does a good job, I am thinking of asking him to let me become an apprentice. I'm 61, but in great shape and I love working with my hands, and the idea of making good quality shoes made of leather, of course, last a lifetime!
@@craft-o-matic2377 its been three months since your reply.. how did your shoes go? are they what you expected or desired? are they pretty?
“... great quality shoes on a shoestring budget ...” LOL!
I love puns.
I laughed at that line too 😋
Thanks, Trent...
Good tips. I think you guys may be putting the cobbler shops back on the radar with a new generation.
I remember my Uncle saying to me as a kid, "What? You have never had a pair of shoes re-soled?" He grew up during the depression. That generation never threw ANYTHING away... "I might need it later." 🤔
Michael Fuller you’re quite welcome. We hope to see a resurgence in better quality products and trades such as cobblers.
I love Goodwill. I picked up a pair of mint$1500 Lucchese Anteater boots for $20. Those kinds of finds are more common than you think, at least here in San Antonio. My most recent gems are a pair of mint condition 1968 Florshiem Shell Cordovan wingtips with the original soles and suicide heels for $10. Now that was a rare find.
What are " suicide heels". I've said that about women's high heels, but not men's shoes.
@@dormantpixi2628 The "Suicide Heel" in regards to Florsheim, or vintage shoes, refers to that metal "V Cleat" at the back of the heel. Those are notorious for being very slippery on certain surfaces and have lead to many people slipping and falling. Some people who buy/wear Florsheims that have the V Cleat opt to change out the heels to rubber/composite heels in order to prevent such slippage and reduce risk of injury.
@@mjay4700 Thanks!
Jack Frost goodwill always has yeezys but they’re super fake, hopefully you got an authentic pair lol
Thanks for your comment Victor, it encouraged me to go out and give it a shot and I found something quite nice, not as great a deal as you but still less than what most people pay just in retail sales tax.
Are we going to get videos of y'all refurbishing the shoes you bought?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
You guys are awesome! I've loved talking about pricing. I would like to hear more about what they were to purchase them, what they would be after fixing them up, what the cost was to fix them, etc. Thanks!
Can you do a video for the ladies ? I need some good work shoes ( the ones we sell at my store hurt my feet so bad I feel it all the way up my leg ).
How awesome that you would try and find great shoes for people at bargain prices and help GoodWill at the same time. Win Win... prices paid enables people to have them resoled and end with high quality shoes.
In the UK we have literally dozens of 'charity shops' in every town, the ones in more expensive areas can sometimes sell really great items at low costs. One of my best finds was a pair of Loakes boots for £10 that lasted me years as well as a nice pair of Barkers brogues for a similar amount. It's getting harder and harder to find these great deals as a lot of pro eBay sellers will scour them clean.
I love this video idea! Haha of course I want you to do one for ladies boots + flats, loafers, but I think the key lessons from this video is relevant for women’s shoes. Thank for for this great video - it’s so interesting!
your channel is my absolute favourite here on youtube. keep up the fantastic content and thanks so much for putting these videos out, both of you!
watching as a fulltime shoe reseller. This dude walks into a goodwill and insta-finds vintage vcleat florsheims first pick. unbelievable.
mh444 yes I think it is
No way this was pre-scouted... lol
He placed them there.
The shoes were paid actors
@@SCRAMBY18 they make more than I do 🤪
Thanks for the great videos! Since your ebay video I have been watching for a good bargain, but the Goodwill idea is much better since I can go see the shoes in person and make sure they fit!
2:00 keep in mind $6 to look even better at a job interview could be completely worth it. Goodwill can always help get you in the door.
I got a like-new Jos. A . Bank shirt for $5.... they ere in my town a few years back in a store for about $55 and up... Top quality everything!
@@DougHinVA Those shirts are always way too baggy on me. Only dress shirt brand that actually fits me without making me look like a balloon is Express’s “extra slim” line
I literally done this yesterday. I went to 2 Goodwills and found a decent pair of Florsheims long wings in Burgundy.
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Boy, that was an informative and fun video. Thanks guys!
Great finds plus you're supporting a helpful organization.
I'd love to see restoration videos on the shoes you found.
I've found some good deals at Goodwill, but also too, don't forget the Salvation Army Thrift Stores... they can also be a great resource! Estate sales, too!
Great points! think I foresee some more videos coming. 😉 Thanks for mentioning those additional places to look.
@@TrentonHeath ... You're quite welcome! I really love your videos, and the work you both do on shoes and boots! I wish I lived closer!
@@TrentonHeath Just a thought. You should post what size they are and see if any subscribers want to take them on 👞🥾👢
I’ve always shopped for shoes at Goodwill but not Salvation Army. Their choices tend to pretty crappy. How do you find out more about estate sales? Where do you go?
@@jodolski ... I've had some very good luck at some Salvation Army stores; it's catch-as-catch-can, but that's the way with any true bargain hunting project.
As for estate sales, look in your local newspapers in the classified ads section; Wednesday and Thursday editionss are best in my area, and probably that is a timing thing, as sale planners usually want a weekend to be open for an estate sale. If you do not have a local newspaper, try the paper in the closest large city; also, look at Facebook Marketplace, estate sales are listed there in social media now more as this venue is becoming popular. I would also just use your favorite search engine and type in "Estate sales [your home town]"... happy hunting!
Awesome vid! Great tips, thanks for the info.
Off topic.... what brand jeans do you wear? They look nice- not hipster skinny but not baggy.
I had those Florsheim’s back in the day, believe it or not when they needed to be re-soled they went in the Goodwill box. Who knew.
Amazing content, thanks for taking the time to drive around and show us how to do it.
Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed.
"Great quality shoes on a shoestring budget..." Well played, sir. This is exactly what I've been looking for, love your content and keep it up!!
Thanks, Christoph! Glad you enjoyed.
LOL! After getting my first series of RUclips vids creeping into my feed showing you guys, on a whim I hit the Goodwill down the road. I found two 13 E3 Allen Edwards, “Fairfied” and another slip on loafer, gently worn, all for $24.99 out the door. I even took a picture of it all. I’m hooked. Great vid BTW. I recommend a follow up vid on the resoling and rehabilitation of the Florsheim Executive Imperial. They are #1 on my list for a grail find at my local Goodwill...still looking. Keep up the great work!
That’s awesome! Great finds!
got my own grail find at a hole-in-the-wall no-name thrift store. 1978 florsheim imperial black shell cordovan longwing bluchers, for $10. they had a special model number starting with a 3 instead of 9 because they were special ordered after black shell discontinued. pretty great find, i have been enjoying the exciting world of finding ways of stripping 40 year old wax off of shell vamps.
The vid Trenton and Heath did a while ago addressing shoes they would “avoid” was very helpful and I’m glad my Goodwill has not watched it. The shoes T&H discussed are all placed on a “premium” rack at the Goodwill and all the better, re-soleable shoes are all on the general shoe rack. I couldn’t have told you a single thing about quality shoes a year ago, now I’ve seen all kinds of higher end shoes, most of which are still in great shape, on sale for $14.99 or lower (most not in my size though). Thanks!
@@MW-pw9ip my goodwill technique involves bringing the ones they mark up to the front with the cheaper ones and complaining that "these shoes with this $20 price tag were with all these other $6 shoes, this was a mis-tag, please reduce to $6". i swear they actually do it half the time. they don't need manager approval to do it either, dont let them fool you.
YES, we need a follow up vid on the Florsheim restoration! BTW, are they a sz 11.0 C ? 😁
I got a pair of Joseph Cheaney wingtips at Goodwill this week for $4.99. Great condition and original sole. Bam!
Great find! 👍
Fantastic and of course can’t wait to see the restorations!
Another tip - I wear uncommon sized clothing and shoes. So I've left my business card with a lot of thrift store managers, with my sizes written on the reverse of the card and my "finder's fee" price. It works great for me! Every once in a while, I'll get a call about something in my size. If I buy it, I give my finder's fee to the person who called me.
@@moon-moth1 - I believe you mis-read my comment.
I never "pay under the table" - I pay at the cash register like everyone else.
I never ask for anything to be "held back."
Plus, you missed that I left my business card with the MANAGER, if the MANAGER of the store approves my request. The employees who contact me are extremely grateful for the additional money they receive because I make it worth their while.
No one is forcing anyone to do anything.
Not sure why anyone would be upset and outraged at the prospect of earning additional money.
Ahhh I love the Goodwill Store, incredible bargains and helping the Community. Semper Fidelis Guys I love the Videos
I was never into shoes like these until I started watching your videos thanks
I found your channel a week ago and I'm hooked !! I always loved high quality shoes but my pocket doesn't allow purchasing them. This is a great alternative. Thanks !!
Thank you so very much for watching!
Todays video couldn't have come at a better time. I just was at my local Goodwill store last week and got a pair of pristine Magnanni monk straps for $6.99. From what I've learned from you guys they look to be a Blake stitch leather sole and also look to have a stacked leather heel ( although I'm not positive about the heels ). For someone like me who has champagne taste and a beer budget thrift store shopping is the way to go. For me it's the thrill of the hunt. Even when I travel I'll check out thrift stores in other towns. Again , great video today guys and keep 'em coming. BTW Salvation Army and estate sales are also good places for great finds. :)
Great find! Yep, most Magnanni’s are blake stitched. I believe some may be Goodyear welted, and if I remember correctly, many do have leather blocks. Great point regarding the Salvation Army and estate sales.
And with the estate sales there may be a chance someone actually died in the shoes. Perhaps morbid but, well, by consequence that is the possible reality.
Just wanted to thank both of you, a day after watching this I went to Goodwill without any hope but just on the promise of your video. For $9 I landed a mint pair of Clarks Wallabees low tops, in my size and color, literally unworn crepe sole & thick leather. Exactly what I needed for a date, because I won't buy dress shoes until somebody twists my arm, these can be dressed up for a few years at least.
Great idea, I'm going to start my search tomorrow I've been to Goodwill so many times and never thought about buying to resole I'm stoked so thanks for the inspiration
Great vid Trent. Knowing how to search the thrift stores websites is key. My latest score was a brand new pair of AE Byrons with stretchers and bags for $37 bux + shipping. Sometimes they even offer one penny shipping to move stock out faster. I've also gotten some duds too like the Clark leather slip ons that were 2 different size shoes. Tagged wrong from factory. That is a chance you take buying online.
Great video, more people should shop second hand. Getting a good deal while helping others.
Will there be a follow up how the shoes look after som e treatment?
Definitely agree! We may do a follow up on a couple of them.
Next video, fix the florsheim shoes.
My best find was a pair of never worn color 8 Rancourt Beefroll loafers for $20. Second best was a very worn ( or perfectly broken in and patina’d ) pair of Red Wings round toe Supersole for $9! I cleaned them up and they’re one of my most favorite pairs of boots
Such an awesome video! I was waiting to find a video like this as a bargain hunter. Great stuff and love your channel!
Just picked up two pair of Allen Edmonds yesterday at Goodwill. Love the channel keep it up.
M J wow, that’s awesome!
This video is going to guarantee shoe enthusiasts will start storming Goodwill til the good deals have ran out, Leaving the bad leftovers for the late comers.
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@CyvycyMusic
True, but folks love shopping and searching for bargains. Value for money will be there, just keep looking!
Reduce, reuse, recycle! Everyone wins!
There are Salvation Army, Savers, Thrift Stores, Junior Leagues, Church Rummages, Flea markets, Estate and yard sales, consignment and of course the internet. Its all in the hunt.
I wish I was still in the UK, there you can find a lot of those Goodwill ( Thrift ) stores....but here in Germany its all privatized and you have to go to antique stores or second hand stores, which have quite a limited selection
I worked in a thrift store for a year. If my size wasn't EU 47 my closet would be filled with Loake, Crocket & Jones & Bally Scribe.
All fantastic shoes!
Great video for us common guys with great tips on what to look for. Thank you!
Love your contents guys. As an Australian in Australia well we NEVER have anything in our op shops even close to this!
Good advise, good info. Thanks for all that. Definitely learning a lot from you guys.
Exactly the info I was looking for! Thank you ✨
Honestly, I'd never thought of going to GW for shoes. Thanks for this great advice and great show!
There’s some great “One and Done” pairs out there for job interviews, funerals, and drama club productions. If you can get away with it and you won’t be wearing it long term, go ahead and buy the $6 Garbage Shoes for your one event they just need to “look nice” for.
If you’re really going for long haul shoes you’ll be repairing and loving forever, absolutely go for the best quality you can find and afford.
And a further note: Good Shoes are cheaper than knee surgery. Don’t ever skimp on shoes if you’re in a job that involves a ton of standing/moving/labor.
One of my favorite finds was a pair of wingtip Florsheims for 7 bucks.I was never a big fan of wing tips until I started seeing the Elegant Oxford and seeing how great they looked.The shoes that I found were in great condition judging by the lack of wear on the heels. I started using my shoeshining skills and now they look like new.
Great video! I picked up a pair of Allen Edmond Big Sur last week for $6.
Thank you very much!
Wow lol. The folks at Goodwill don't know what they're selling. Lol!
Very nice to have access to places like this, in the end all this is possible because of the heritage and tradition that got these shoes made in the first place. In europe, unless you live in england there's a much lower chance of finding anything close to quality at least when it comes to shoes in a physical second hand location.
*not sure if you read comments, 5 years ago in Hudson, NY I was in shoe area. Saw a beautiful pair of black loafers that said “made in Italy” I used my phone to look them up. They were Santoni penny loafers. Researching model they were $995 new! That’s more than all my shoes total. I’ve conditioned, polished and kept in shoe trees. Some heel wear and sole wear but Made in Italy still readable. I sent pictures to a cobbler for a tuneup repair for an estimate. My favorite shoes! I paid $7 that’s right $7 love your show!
I found a pair of Allen Edmonds McAllisters (in rough shape but fixable) because of this video and knowing what to look for, as well as your other videos on what to expect for quality. Thank you guys so much
How do you treat used shoes to avoid getting athlete's foot or other fungi?
Thanks guys. I love what you do and always appreciate the tips. Time to go thrift shopping!
Fantastic video! Doing a video featuring Goodwill shopping was brilliant--would love if you'd do one for the ladies when you get a chance. Would also love (even though they're not from a customer) to see a video of you restoring those vintage Florsheims!
Thank you very much for watching!
Really cool video this is the type of video I was looking for, nice content
Love this! My wife wanted a western themed 40th birthday party a few couple years ago. I didn't have a pair of cowboy boots and I didn't want to pay for a good pair but also didn't want to get garbage. I am not a "cowboy boot" guy and didn't want to drop $100+ for a pair of boots only to wear once and didn't want to be that guy who buys something, wears it once and returns it. I called our local goodwill and picked up a pair of Ariat Ramblers for $20 bucks! They are a little big and wider than my feet and calves but was able to get some insoles that helped. Any other thoughts on working with a pair of boots that are too big? I thought about going to a craft store and finding a soft foam to stuff in the toes to stop the front to back sliding.
Great video... I've purchased 3 pair of Red Wing Heritage boots on Shop Goodwill website, and best part is all 3 pair of boots together totaled less than half the cost of a single pair of new Red Wing boots.
I love Goodwill. I found a pair of vintage Men's Gucci loafers for $ 20 at my local Goodwill last week.
I loved this! Any chance of getting some tips on looking for women's shoes?
Great video thrifting is way to go, ebay Goodwill can't tell you how many pairs of Gucci and Ferragamo loafers I've pickup on ebay for a steal and had them resoled awesome video.
Great video hugh fan and. enjoy Goodwill and thrift shopping. Great information..
Love y’all’s channel!
I'd definitely watch a video about what to look for in the ladies shoes, especially boots.
Awesome video. My first ever pair of dress shoes were purchased this past December at a thrift store. Found a pair of black Alden's for 10 dollars that were in great shape, except for the laces that tore apart in a couple of weeks of use. Other than that, just polished them and they look amazing. Best purchase of my life lol
I didn't think you guys would actually do it. Great job!
Great vid! Very very fun. I look for Florsheim Imperials all the time.
Hi Trenton & Heath, love your channel btw. I stumbled on your channel when I was looking for ASMR vids. The refurbishing vids are my fave because it's unintentional ASMR. My vids suggestions for your future vids would be
1) Go to Goodwill again & actually refurbish a shoe that you'd purchased
2) Do more ASMR vids
and lastly...
3) Do a video where you both show us your shoe collection & which ones are your faves
What a great score. My local goodwill doesn’t carry a lot of shoes. So I have to go to different stores to find some. Thanks for the video. Have a great weekend and be safe.
Thank you! Please do the same.
This is VERY educational. Thanks, guys.
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Dig the concept!
Recently I found some ‘goodwill’ shoes that I thought my husband would like...I paid $30 for them.
When I got home and researched them I found out they were - all leather, made in Italy, $550 originally, shoes!!! And they’d barely been worn.
Turns out hubby didn’t like them (he likes his boots) but my 20yo son loved them and they’re such beautiful shoes 👞
That was a great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I’d love to see a Good will Women’s haul.
Thank you very much for watching! We’ll try to do that.
i concur, not just big old brands like lv or chanel.. like good quality shoes that have several 1000000kms left in them. i have a pair of boots i commissioned from an expat italian cobbler in sydney nsw .. they are stacked, lace up and unfortunately the leg size is too big cos i lost weight fiver years after having them made. will i get rid of them? noooooooo
There is nothing like quality shoes, take it to the bank...! On down the road as you age, you'll be glad you purchased excellent shoes!... T & H are spot on...! Love your video's ...Greg
I recently scored a pair of sharkskin Allen Edmonds at Goodwill for my dad. They cost all of $3, and didn’t even need any repair or resoleing! Amazing.
Plus: I would’ve known they were sharkskin, and I would’ve seen they were made in America, but without this channel I would not have recognized the Allen Edmonds name!
Thanks, great idea for a show! Very practical and usefull subject. I'm not sure I can spot a Goodyear welt though.
These guys help our planet by repairing a shoes and preventing a generation of waste.
I'm stepping up my shoe game. Great informative video
Thank you! 👍
I've been going to GW to buy books, (I'm an avid reader) for about 4 or 5 years, but about 3 years ago I found my first pair of J&M boots that did not need any repair, then I got hooked on Florsheim. What I do is, if I like the style, color and quality but is not my size, I look for it on Florsheim online and buy the exact size, avoiding the anxiety of not knowing if I'm going to keep them or return them (hassle). At the moment I own 7 pairs of boots, all in great condition, Johnston & Murphy, Florsheim, Frye, Red Wing and Cole Haan which are inexpensive but very good looking. Boots and books!
Definitely try to visit as many Goodwill stores near you as possible. I have one close by that is perfect for shoes, and I've found some nearly unworn shoes that would cost $50 or more anywhere else. Other stores are better for clothes, tools, electronics, etc.
Would have loved to see how you bring each pair of shoe back to a starting point for a new owner and how much the treatment would add up to the total invest, just in order to justify the whole process by comparing to a brand new version from the factory! Does it make sense?
Great video and loved all the finds. Do you think you could show us the shoes after you work your magic on the Goodwill shoes? I love to see the before and after. Thank ya’ll for a great education.
We’ll probably do a video on one or two of those.
This is awesome. I have done it. Not a great pair, but I got a pair of johnston and murphy breland kilties that looked like they had been worn twice. $7. That was in 2010.
This video is like déjà vu. I dropped off a pair of shoes to you gents on Wednesday and went to goodwill and common threads thrift shop there in Columbia. I scored a pair of brown vintage Florsheim Imperial wingtips for $3 at Common Threads! You’ll be seeing them soon for a re sole 😁
Awesome! Congratulations on the find.
I have a SAVERS good mine near me that constantly has Allen Edmond's shoes. Great vid 👍
I bought old pair of dexter lwb on eaby. I cleaned them with acetone and after that I conditioned the shoes. Took them to my cobbler and he re shaped the shoe as well as got vibram 430 on the bottoms. Great option for a more casual pair of dress shoes if you want a lot of grip with out a bulky sole. One of the best investment I ever done with a pair of shoes
I have some Sperry's boat shoes. Can they be resoled? I know they aren't extremely expensive, but I like the color, which isn't available anymore.
They are extremely expensive, at $85.00 a pair that's a lot for me. I remember when they were $39.00 a pair.
Another great video...are we ever going to see Potter and Sons T-shirts?
In the works now.
Over here in Australia we have Salvation Army and St Vincent. I checked out a local store two days after watching this and found a pair of Red Wings 9107. I'm gonna get them resoled in Vibram soon then they'll be my casual/summer hiker. Not bad for 20 bucks!
Nice 👍🏼. Could you suggest more brands to look out for .
Oh yes, there are treasures to be had for a song. Recently two mint Allen Edmonds from the same GW store (same rack) on different days: $10 + $14.99; someone must have died. In my (very average) 8D. Boom. Here in Los Angeles we have lots of great inventory to dig through. All the thrift stores here are gold mines. Big cities have big stuff. Thanks for promoting the thrift culture. It's important now, and will only increase in relevance. No one needs new ANYTHING. The planet is maxed out, as you may have heard.
Bobby Reed thank you very much!
You brothers make all thing shoes, fun. Thanks.
I see Florsheim Imperials all the time at my local Goodwill. And a ton of Johnston & Murphy, for obvious reasons, living in Middle TN. Those Allen Edmunds for $10 two weeks ago were a rarity.
Any instructions on how to disinfect the interior? Or clean the interior? I only ask since you had mentioned "Oh you don't want to stick your feet in there ..."
Great suggestions & feedback guys! One suggestion I would add is to find out what days are the 50% off days in order to save more money! I'm an avid thrifter and I appreciate you guys giving the thrift stores some love! 🙏
Great point!! 👍
Nice find on the Florsheim. I just found a tan pair yesterday in even better shape. Also, found four more pairs of vintage Long Wing Bluchers from O'Sullivans and Bostonian. And, a pair of Russell Moccasin Co. boots. All fit great. Six pairs of shoes for about $85. Question now is where can I store them?