I looks like the foam is there simply to prevent squeaking. Dimar Shoe Repair, without this foam would it be a thick leather insole against the leather midsole? I know Nicks uses a felt or foam just for squeak prevention.
The foam in Truman boots is to fill the void the welt makes where they could use cork and it doesn’t squeak neither way more supportive with cork and molds to your foot
This is a really interesting video. I have a pair of Truman boots myself and I’ve always wondered how they are built and what materials they use on the inside. Great video, thanks!
Outstanding work! 👍I agree with you about Trumans and White’s. Both are excellent quality boots. I enjoy seeing how you take these to the next level. Very impressive.
If a foam filler is sandwiched between a quality leather insole and a quality leather midsole, would there be a noticeable difference if a hot cork or sheet cork filler was used instead? Thanks.
What’s the advantage of removing the welt? Do you just prefer your own this much, or is the Truman welt hard to use for resoles? Thanks for showing the internals. I’m deciding between the PNW brands for best value, and between you and Rose Anvil cutting things in half, y’all are both so insightful. Thanks for the great content.
I wanted a split welt on these. It's not always necessary to replace them. Truman are great boots with tons of fun leathers to choose from. I'm really digging Whites and Nick's right now, though
@@dimarshoerepair oh cool. They’re all so well made, and I’m not depending on them for anything like firefighting or lineman work. Finding a local cobbler that’ll deal with heal repairs or resoles will be a quest. Shouldn’t need to worry about that for years with casual wear tho. Thanks
@@dimarshoerepair thank you! I messaged them a photo of the boots and they weren’t sure which model or if they had made them. Any additional information you can provide? I’m looking to purchase a pair. Appreciate it!
Any benefits of cork vs foam filler? I ordered a pair of trumans expecting cork, not sure if a foam filler should change my expectations in terms of comfort? What are your thoughts as a professional regarding this matter?
@@star9732 You will need a resole by time the cork has those issues, the issue with foam is that it eventually compresses with heavy use and that initial comfort is gone. Overall, it's a cost saver for the company using it, and gives customers that instant comfort.
@@star9732 it's a more expensive material for the manufacturer vs foam. Most any natural material will be. That's not to say it's "expensive" but Truman is owned by a large corporation, if they can save .05 cents per boot to increase profits for share holders they certainly will.
@@star9732 Sorry, White's was purchased by LaCrosse but the point remains that foam is a cheaper material to manufacture and purchase. It saves the shoe company money while most customers won't notice or give a shit, it's a win-win for them.
@@dimarshoerepair I just prefer the traditional method and I think it's better for the environment, the world has enough plastic and foam filling our garbage dumps and floating around in our oceans. 🗻
@@kaustuvbhattacharya1449 I am curious to know, how do you know that the foam is not good and cork is good for boots? is there any research or evidence to the claim that this would constitute a drop of standards?
@@rastislavstanik hi - I do not want to turn this gentleman’s channel into a forum for debate - so I’ll keep this short - I’m neither a cobbler, leather manufacturer, tanner or in any other way professionally associated with leather or it’s derivative products - I am an avid boot collector and have several pairs of Truman’s that I love along with nicks, whites, franks, etc etc. I cannot claim to have any lab tested evidence to support natural materials over synthetic - with that being said generally in other videos by other RUclips hosts when boots have been torn apart to see what’s inside - usually foam fillers are rarely met with enthusiasm - primarily on account of the trade off between immediate comfort versus the more rapid breakdown of materials like foam - usually this type of cost savings measure is to expected in the sub $300 price range but Truman’s retail for up to and exceeding $500 - where as the author of the video himself remarked surprising not to see the use of natural materials to fill out the insides - a practice that other manufacturers in the similar price range / market segment would automatically revert to - cork filler or leather filler - both for their longevity (relative) and their ability to mold to the foot of the user - the fiber glass shank - eh - no issues with replacing one extremely tough material for a lighter polymer with comparable properties and less heat transfer but the foam to me sadly seems like a cost cutting measure or perhaps an effort to make the boots comfortable right out of the box - rather than a little stiffer but longer lasting - however given the fashion / casual focus of the company’s target segment it may have been the smart thing to do - where clearly leather choice over internals have greater priority - maybe I’m right maybe I’m wrong - but that’s my (not so short) two cents on the matter
I dont like those original soles but these green ones ruin the boot for me. Good thing they are not mine i guess lol. I would have just wan5ed then black or maybe gum color
it seems the truman quality is sketchy. how the f** do they forget to use cork filler. i would send them back to truman and ask for a new pair or full refund. unacceptable.
@@dimarshoerepair great info. Can you share where you heard about this change? I ordered a pair and expect them in February (bday gift to myself 🙂) so at +$400 I expected cork and leather.
Foam filler, and fiberglass shank? Uhhhhhhhh..."Hey Truman Boots! You've lost me as a customer." Too highly priced, to not have the better quality materials.
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Nice job Pablo and Mario.
Thank you brother
@@dimarshoerepair Steve from Bedo's sent me over here. It's great to find another, fellow Canadian to watch. Thanks Steve!
Turned out great! I'm really surprised by the foam and fiberglass shank.
Me too, little shocked
Yeah that’s super disappointing
was the foot bed leather?
I looks like the foam is there simply to prevent squeaking. Dimar Shoe Repair, without this foam would it be a thick leather insole against the leather midsole? I know Nicks uses a felt or foam just for squeak prevention.
The foam in Truman boots is to fill the void the welt makes where they could use cork and it doesn’t squeak neither way more supportive with cork and molds to your foot
Great work on those boots Pablo and Mario. Nice clear video too. There’s something quite relaxing watching someone sew on a new welt!
Thank you, Michael 😊
This is a really interesting video. I have a pair of Truman boots myself and I’ve always wondered how they are built and what materials they use on the inside. Great video, thanks!
Happy I could pass on some information
Beautiful work and boot!
Many thanks!
Technically the best installation of Dr. Soles I’ve seen… Well done!!
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Steve from Betos leather recommended your channel. Nice job. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for coming! Steve's a great guy
Like how Mario used the piercing tool to hold/cinch the stread down very smart & saves the hands. 😃😃
He had a couple good tricks up his sleeve when he was with us
@@dimarshoerepair Yes indeed.
Beautiful work by Pablo
Very much appreciated
Hello. Here because of Bedo’s leatherworks. Nice video .
Thanks for coming to our channel! Steve is a great guy
Outstanding work! 👍I agree with you about Trumans and White’s. Both are excellent quality boots. I enjoy seeing how you take these to the next level. Very impressive.
Truman is one of my favourite brands. They're always releasing incredible leathers
I really like the dr sole soles . They would look good on my Thursday captains.. great video as always.
Thursday Captains with Dr. Soles would be incredible!
Excellent video and craftsmanship. I want my Alden Indies resoled with that one soon.
Thank you! Let me know when you're ready to send them in
The shoe duo, Pablo and Mario!
Haha thanks Mark! Many more videos coming
If a foam filler is sandwiched between a quality leather insole and a quality leather midsole, would there be a noticeable difference if a hot cork or sheet cork filler was used instead? Thanks.
The only difference would be that your foot won't be able to mold the foam like it would high quality cork. And foam can break up
Definitely a fantastic job and great boot!
Thank you.
Very nice work! What was the reason for replacing the welt?
Tighter stitch density and a new welt is better than an old
Hi Pablo, great video. What do cobblers prefer for the filling Foam, Cork or Leather? Thanks
Cork or leather
Great work Pablo. What boots are you wearing?
The brand is Txture from Indonesia
That is a sharp lookin boot.
Thank you!
@@dimarshoerepair you are most welcome
What’s the advantage of removing the welt? Do you just prefer your own this much, or is the Truman welt hard to use for resoles? Thanks for showing the internals. I’m deciding between the PNW brands for best value, and between you and Rose Anvil cutting things in half, y’all are both so insightful. Thanks for the great content.
I wanted a split welt on these. It's not always necessary to replace them. Truman are great boots with tons of fun leathers to choose from. I'm really digging Whites and Nick's right now, though
@@dimarshoerepair oh cool. They’re all so well made, and I’m not depending on them for anything like firefighting or lineman work. Finding a local cobbler that’ll deal with heal repairs or resoles will be a quest. Shouldn’t need to worry about that for years with casual wear tho. Thanks
Exactly they'll last you years before you need a rebuild!
Which boots are you wearing in this video? REF time 12min 45 seconds.
Ortodoux from Indonesia!
@@dimarshoerepair thank you! I messaged them a photo of the boots and they weren’t sure which model or if they had made them. Any additional information you can provide? I’m looking to purchase a pair.
Appreciate it!
Absolutely beautiful job!!! The skill and technique was obvious. Great job Pablo👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩!!!
Thank you for your kind words!
How much does this job cost?
$345 CAD
CanA.E. Normandy boots be resoled with a gloxi cut vibram wedge sole?
Absolutely they can!
Fascinating seeing that foam filler and fiberglass shank!! I’ve never seen the inside of those boots before 💪💪💪💪
First time Ive taken them apart too Dale. Very interesting
exactly what i was thinking. very surprising.
I want a pair of Truman’s but if they are using foam instead of cork at their price point I think I would rather buy Grant Stones.
First time I've taken apart a Goodyear welted Truman* lol
Hmmm…kind of surprised to see foam filler... 🤨
Love this content
Thank you, David!
Excited to join Bedo sent me...get ready for the rest of us to join !!!!! LOL!!!!
Haha thanks for checking us out!
You are damn good at what you do, make more videos Thanks👍
Thank you Matt. Appreciate that and and appreciate you watching
Any benefits of cork vs foam filler? I ordered a pair of trumans expecting cork, not sure if a foam filler should change my expectations in terms of comfort? What are your thoughts as a professional regarding this matter?
I like cork better (more moldable) but high quality foam I think is fine too. Will give more cushioning but not sure how it would hold up long term.
@@star9732 You will need a resole by time the cork has those issues, the issue with foam is that it eventually compresses with heavy use and that initial comfort is gone. Overall, it's a cost saver for the company using it, and gives customers that instant comfort.
@@star9732 it's a more expensive material for the manufacturer vs foam. Most any natural material will be. That's not to say it's "expensive" but Truman is owned by a large corporation, if they can save .05 cents per boot to increase profits for share holders they certainly will.
@@star9732 Sorry, White's was purchased by LaCrosse but the point remains that foam is a cheaper material to manufacture and purchase. It saves the shoe company money while most customers won't notice or give a shit, it's a win-win for them.
@@dimarshoerepair I just prefer the traditional method and I think it's better for the environment, the world has enough plastic and foam filling our garbage dumps and floating around in our oceans. 🗻
damn youre good!
Thank you!
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
💪🏼
Very surprising to see them drop standards and use foam instead of cork or leather
I was very surprised as well.
Completely incongruent with the handmade built to last philosophy - a decision like this reeks of management taking cost accounting advice
@@kaustuvbhattacharya1449 it is sad
@@kaustuvbhattacharya1449 I am curious to know, how do you know that the foam is not good and cork is good for boots? is there any research or evidence to the claim that this would constitute a drop of standards?
@@rastislavstanik hi - I do not want to turn this gentleman’s channel into a forum for debate - so I’ll keep this short - I’m neither a cobbler, leather manufacturer, tanner or in any other way professionally associated with leather or it’s derivative products - I am an avid boot collector and have several pairs of Truman’s that I love along with nicks, whites, franks, etc etc. I cannot claim to have any lab tested evidence to support natural materials over synthetic - with that being said generally in other videos by other RUclips hosts when boots have been torn apart to see what’s inside - usually foam fillers are rarely met with enthusiasm - primarily on account of the trade off between immediate comfort versus the more rapid breakdown of materials like foam - usually this type of cost savings measure is to expected in the sub $300 price range but Truman’s retail for up to and exceeding $500 - where as the author of the video himself remarked surprising not to see the use of natural materials to fill out the insides - a practice that other manufacturers in the similar price range / market segment would automatically revert to - cork filler or leather filler - both for their longevity (relative) and their ability to mold to the foot of the user - the fiber glass shank - eh - no issues with replacing one extremely tough material for a lighter polymer with comparable properties and less heat transfer but the foam to me sadly seems like a cost cutting measure or perhaps an effort to make the boots comfortable right out of the box - rather than a little stiffer but longer lasting - however given the fashion / casual focus of the company’s target segment it may have been the smart thing to do - where clearly leather choice over internals have greater priority - maybe I’m right maybe I’m wrong - but that’s my (not so short) two cents on the matter
Bedo sent me!
Thanks for coming! We love Steve here too
If they are indeed Truman then these are an older version and not how they're made now....
They switched to cork filler from what I know. I've owned Trumans for years and continue to buy them
they have cork filler on all the boots now
Yessir! Maybe they saw this video 😊
I dont like those original soles but these green ones ruin the boot for me. Good thing they are not mine i guess lol. I would have just wan5ed then black or maybe gum color
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it seems the truman quality is sketchy. how the f** do they forget to use cork filler. i would send them back to truman and ask for a new pair or full refund. unacceptable.
No Truman are very solid boots. It just surprised me to see foam but they actually have since switched to using cork instead of foam lol
@@dimarshoerepair great info. Can you share where you heard about this change? I ordered a pair and expect them in February (bday gift to myself 🙂) so at +$400 I expected cork and leather.
Foam filler, and fiberglass shank? Uhhhhhhhh..."Hey Truman Boots! You've lost me as a customer." Too highly priced, to not have the better quality materials.
I heard they changed to cork filler!