@@Deaddriftbum Its just common courtesy really. Why leave a bunch of mud all over your boots for someone else to deal with when you could just clean them up a little bit before-hand. I'm not saying you need to deep clean them but at least spray them down with a hose or something to get the giant chunks of mud off.
Those were from a smoke jumper. That wasn't dirt on them. it was ashes. They wore those risking their lives. Your cobbler could only wish to make boots this well.
It’s cheaper, also the fact that we live in a very disposable generation, what not keep something around for awhile vs throwing it out? People always say recycle then throw out their old phone, shoes, pants, and so on
@@HI-MAN_010 they must be very efficient. I mean I don't know crap about this. I assume they do multiple at once. But that seems like so much work for $300. Very cool though.
Reminds me of the carpenter who used the same hammer for 50 years. He replaced the handle 5 times, and the head twice, but it was still the same hammer!
Once he replaced the head it is Not the same hammer . Replacing the handle but keeping the same head makes it the same hammer . Once you switch heads that takes away from it being the same hammer. I explained this twice cause you obviously need it !
I restore furniture for a living, re-upholstery, wooden furniture restoration & french polishing, so I understand how much work goes into restoring boot & shoes, great video👍
I’m impressed by the hard work and skills of these craftsmen. It was obviously the work of several different cobblers working over a period of several days. I’m not even sure that it was the same pair of boots all the way through. Having said that, it is still a very informative video on a topic that I previously knew nothing about. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Смысл такой реставрации, изготовление нового батинка, да работа супер профисионала, ни одного лишнего движения, мастер такого уровня ни когда без хлеба не останется! Спасибо!
Просто иногда так трудно разносить ботинки, что проще вот так отреставрировать, чем сбивать ноги о новую пару. Хотя, я не знаю, насколько тут сохраняется форма.
Truly incredible. I don't think I've ever seen anyone replace a VAMP before. That's crazy. To me it says a lot about who Nick's is - they're a company that builds a boot so well, that even after destroying it, the owner would rather FIX IT, than buy a new pair, AND that Nick's stands behind their craftsman and their craftsmanship enough to make that repair. Love it 👍👍
I enjoyed this restoration video! I was however a bit disappointed that I didn’t get to see anything done to the uppers to at least spiff them up a bit. I know the point of keeping them is to preserve their “broken in” status. But some kind of tcl is in order! Maybe at least a wipe on of carnauba cream or something to shine them up or give them that factory new leather smell. Great video overall with much skilled craftsmanship!
That these craft men still are schooled is a miracle in itself. Thank you for showing us this. I have always given my shoes to be repaired. The people were always happy to supply.
@@zolotoy8014 идет джентельмен по лесу и видит, как дровосек необычным топором рубит дерево: - откуда у вас такой топор? - о этот топор перешел мне по наследству. Топор самого Авраама Линкольна! - Потрясающе! Как он хорошо сохранился! - Да уж, ...(далее по тексту выше)
I have never sent mine in that dirty, but have sent them in in really bad shape. I just figured it out and I have been searing Nick's boots for at least 25 years if not longer. I am a huge fan of Nick's Boots!!!
The clippers that he used to remove the sole look identical to the clippers I have seen farriers use to trim hoofs of all sizes from donkey to draft horse.
As a " Nick's Boots" owner, they will not replace the upper for a few reason, if it is a custom fit, the upper is specifically measured to your foot. Second, the upper has stretched to fit you. They can not just "replace" the whole boot. Third is the cost. To have them rebuilt costs 200 to 250, depending on the style of boot. Fourthly when you purchase a pair of boots like these, they will last you a life time if you take care of them properly. The pair of Nick's that I own have been resolved once and are due for a nother, typically they will last 6 to 8 years before needing a rebuild. But it also depends on what you do in them. The more you abuse them the faster they wear out.
@@kunsamasan nope there is no need to buy a new pair every time they need to be rebuilt. This design of boots have been around for possibly the last 100 years. Not much has changed with design except the introduction of the "vibram" sole. Typically the sole on these boots are flat with a lil tread. Before the use of rubber, the entire sole was made out of leather. These boots are designed and built to last the wearer a life time, as long as they are properly cared for. Cleaning any and all mud off, as mud will pull moisture out of the leather and will cause damage over a shorter time. Just like with our skin we put lotion on it to keep it soft and flexible. The same goes with the leather in the boots, you keep them oiled and clean they will stay flexible and soft. I wear my boots every day, and the days that I don't wear them I can tell and feel the difference in my feet and calves. If you get a custom fit boot, the break in time is 2 weeks, depending on who tells you what a mixture of 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, when you first wear them for the first 2 weeks spray on the 50/50 mix as much as possible, this will help break in the boots to forum to your foot and ankle. Afterwards I would then oil then up till the leather can not take anymore oil. Obenauf's heavy duty lp is the brand I use, I will not use anything else, all other "boot oils" have petroleum in them and can cause damage to the threads and leather. Remember you want to replace the natural oils that were in the leather with a natural boot oil, and Obenauf's is the only natural boot oil on the market.
@@kunsamasan why would you want to buy another pair for $600-700 when you can have them rebuilt for $200-250? Plus, there’s almost no break in time with a rebuilt boot. These are not throw away boots, these are life time boots and most of the time their handed down to the child or to someone else and they’ll wear them their whole life
I was just talking to my dad about how you guys will rebuild your boots and then I stumble upon this video. I've been trying to let as many people know about Your guys boots. My builder pros have helped my over all lower body pain almost go away completely, The medium arch was the right choice in my case. Looking forward to my ND1 pair
Shoes shouldnt have arch support. That's the problem with everyone posture, stride, and pain. People for thousands of years went barefoot or had very thin shoes and people actually used all the muscles in their feet and the natural arch is there for a reason. Idiots just thought in the late 1900s it be good to make shoes that have you angled up facing forward and screw your natural stride up thinking it would be better lol. They was wrong
First off, humans have been wearing protective covering over their feet since the dawn of mankind. There were never groups of humans who walked barefoot their entire lives. Second off, when people began living past age 40, they realized that they needed better foot support in order to not be crippled in pain at age 45. This is why we have arch support, raised heels and rubber outsoles.
I am completely blown away. The folks at Nick’s know EXACTLY what they’re doing. The skill involved. What a process! I can’t wait to get my first pair!
My Grandpa was a cobbler, worked at a shoe factory by day and worked on friends and neighbors shoes in his dirt floor basement in his spare time. I sure miss him.
The thickness of the leather is crazy and cherry on the cake: the Vibram sole. Really toughened beauties. Congratulations for the Falcon Brown CXL model whose's gorgeous.
@@jimedward3011 You are quite right! I am French and appreciate the quality of the products of real artisans like Nick's Boots. Living with prairie dogs for almost 25 years maybe makes me a little bit American.
I feel so proud of wear many Nicks Boots. Truly HANDMADE and high quality materials and labor. Many blessings to all the hands that work hard to provide excellent USA footwear to us !🙏🏻
I don't wear boots anymore but i was always interested to see how they were made. This looks to be an age old craft expertly worked. They are so good to watch.
I’ve got a year in my builder pros, best boots I’ve ever worn. I’ve got at least another year before I need a resole. 12 hours a day 5-6 days a week. I’m going to get another pair before they need resoled so I don’t go without and then I can rotate them properly. I do make sure to put cedar boot trees in them at the end of the day though.
the craftsmanship is unbelievable..Just dont see that now days..don't think I would have saved those old boots. Seeing them transform was like restoring an old car.. Great old school "technology" thanks for great content..entertaining!!
Чтобы сохранить что то надо иметь кожанные, качественные, а сейчас шлепают за бешенные деньги, которые только на один сезон и то не факт, что проносите.
I'm curious what the cost is on a rebuild like this, vs new boots. Honestly looks like more work to disassemble and re-use just the upper, than it would be to make a new boot from scratch. Especially considering the cleanup, teardown, and all the eyelets have to be removed and re-installed individually.
Dear Nick & Team: Incredible skills & workmanship! Totally fascinating watching this complicated process done at such speed. I will have the utmost appreciation for the time & knowledge needed to produce every pair of shoes & boots I buy from this viewing forward. Just hope some kids watch this & want to become gifted cobbler-tradesmen like you guys.
I'm watching this breaking in my first pair of brand new Nick's! The smell of new leather is one of the best things in life!! Very glad I took the plunge on these bad boys!
Incredible work and craftsmanship goes into this process. Crazy to think it’s a cost worthy option. Definitely appreciate the new boots made this way. They will last a long time and I’ve gotten 4 to 8 years out of my Vietnamese made Red Wings, these would probably last double.. almost as many nails as the roof on my front porch!
With that kind of heavy rebuilt, i guess it would be easier to just make a new pair! You save the time of dissassembling, cleaning and the end product will be better! There is almost nothing left of the old pair.
I knew the folgers coffe buckets was gonna make an appearance when I saw the lays stack bucket.... in my trade they are almost as common as tape measures ...
This is absolutely impressive!! I've been doing quite a bit of research, and just seeing what goes into these boots, is something else. I've been reading reviews, to see if I could come across just 1 negative comment... Try as I may, I can not find a single negative thing, being said about these boots. The more I dig into these boots (Nicks), the more impressed I become
Fantastic job Nicks. How nice to see, in this world where the craftsman will be discovered, to see these handmade masterpieces still being made. Still many congratulations!!!
So fascinating! Ive watched enough shoe repair/specialist vids now to get an understanding of what it takes to make footwear, and its so interesting to compare approaches. This feels very much like a traditional reconstruction, "how they did it". Fantastic end result!
Idk for my money I would just buy a new pair and not worry about the old uppers. To me it's like replacing 3 tires and leaving one, plus it just looks in the end. I also looked into the cost effectiveness and for me it's not there. 250-280 to do this job and the boot new is 550?! Some may say tht makes sense but I'll say you went wrong in spending 550 on boots you're gonna treat like this. I'm a Thorogood man, have owned many pairs, they've been around since 1892 and still union made in the good ol' US of A for about 250-350. Last pair I had lasted me 10 years and I soled them 3 times. As for the people saying it makes sense to keep the upper cause it's broken in, well my Thorogoods are comfortable from day one as they are years later. Light and super easy on the knees. Most truckers in my area swear by them and that's how I discovered them. So again if you can afford to drop 550 on boots you're gonna use plow to plow around in the mud then I guess it's worth it to you but for me it's just ridiculous and makes no fiscal sense.
It would seem that these shoes have a place in the trash can .... but a miracle happened, these shoes fell into the hands of a shoe wizard ..... you very competently and professionally revived these shoes to life, giving them a second chance, thanks for the video !!!
2" heal ona pair of workboots that have had 90% replaced.. if you replaced everything on a yard brush except the handle would it be the same brush.. would be econimical to do this ? i dont see how.
The rebuild is 200-250 and the customer practically gets a brand new boot with a broken in upper. A new pair of these is upwards of 600. Seems economical to me
@@TBeare I was about to say the same thing. A new pair needs break in time and costs around 600. I've seen full rebuilds are 300 on their site and I'd pay that in a heart beat to spare my heels and toes from hard leather for weeks lol
I worked in a heel bar uk in the 60s ,shoes had chewing gum ,shite ,mud,oil,grease,etc on them, Wanted shoes done WUW while you wait service, Many customers asked,can you just clean them? When you say a tin of polish about 50 pence them days.brush 75 pence. Answer was no ,leave them ok. I still look at peoples shoe heels,if they are worn down badly,women too,they usually are scruffy gits,Lol.
Incredible! What craftsmanship! What craftsman! Thought I wanted to do that when I was in high school. Went a different route. About to retire now. Sadly, too old and weak to start learning now. Strong hands to do that. Thanks for giving us a glimpse.
Yeah you would think they would clean and oil the upper before sending them back. Ive seen a review of another rebuild and the upper looked dirty as well. I guess it's something they just don't do.
Silly question here… I realize the benefits of a refurbishment…but in this instance shouldn’t you just replace the boot? I think it’s great for the full rebuild, but it’s literally a new boot that will need to be broken back in etc.
It's service they offer. Why buy a new boot when you have a new boot with the original upper on it and already broken in for 1/2 the price of buying new? The upper is the hardest thing to break in.
@@dqalombardi Lol! That's like saying all we did was replace the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, tires, seats and doors... otherwise, it's the same car! :-) That said, I'm glad this option exists!
@@MrRustyStrings This is debatable. I find it most difficult to brake in the foot bed and the vamp area, where my foot experiences the most movement. I guess if this rebuild costs something like $300-400 and new boots are $500-600, then this is money well spent. If this costs $500+ then I think you might as well buy a new pair of boots. What does such a rebuild cost?
amazing I can't tell new from old. respect to nicks boots for salvaging 2% of the original boots. in fairness Nicks are a legendary USA made boot company..
OMG! So high quality work! I'm so surprised! What the master is working with old boots! I've got some lovely old boots , but there is no good master to rebuild them. Thanks for posting this video!
@@jamesmilos9909 This was neither a restoration or a rebuild. If a wall is knocked down and you use the same stones to build it again, that's a "rebuild" If you use virtually all new stone and only put back the original coping stone, that's a new build. This doesn't detract from the skill shown here. My father was a cobbler.
those threads belong to someone who is hardworking 😍 great to see that shoes get a new life instead of just throwing them away and buying new ones!!! ❤️
Nice, but I don't understand why they didn't polish the upper leather and make them all nice and clean to match the new bottom part. Wanted to see them all done with laces...oh, well. lol
Замена союзок , работа называется. В Москве некоторые серьёзные мастерские, тоже выполняют такую работу. Работа дорогостоящая и длительная. Парень отлично и быстро работает.
What a cool demonstration of skill! Got an order in a couple of weeks back with you guys and seriously exciting to see some of the steps in the making of process. Keep up the cool vids 👍.
I have to laugh. These are well-loved boots. I know what it means to get my boots back from the cobbler, slipped them on and stand up. Pure heaven my old friend. And they're looking as good or better than when you first bought them.
@@ВасяШариков-я3р а я всю эту работу делаю в помещении 1.5×2.5. Можно сказать на коленке. Без станков, без оборудования. Конечно и качество не такое как в ролике.😞
@@ВладимирКовешников-н8ш там оборудование на миллионы, не одна сапожная мастерская не окупит их даже за 20лет!ну станки только упращают производство и увеличивают колиство! При наличии правильных рук и в помещении метр на метр получится хорошая работа! Вот только клиенты не ценят ручной труд и вечно ноют!)) все им дешевле хочется, а дешевле только у гастеров на рынке!))
Самое хреновое, что реставрация на пользу не пошла абсолютно: кожу зачем-то заменили замшей, удобную тонкую колодку заменили какой-то китайщиной. Из нормальных походных берцев сделали непонятные городские тапки.
If youve never had a set of handmade boots you will never understand why. The durability and comfort you get from a set of nicks is unmatched. Definately worth the money.
Great job guys , also I would have liked to have seen more work done on the original leather upper part that that you kept like maybe more cleaning , some black dye , oiling it a bit , buff shine , etc Thank you and God bless . 👍🏅🌟⭐🤩
Those things look cool rebuilt between old and new. Love that look. Anyhow this video inspired me to order a pair of Nick's boots today. Ordered the Urban Logger in Brown Waxed Flesh. Looking forward to the day they will eventually show up!
Thank you, reminds me of some WW II boots used by some older family members. It’s rare that shoes and boots are totally overhauled. Unfortunately, many shoes and boots are simply tossed as it’s too expensive to Do a complete job.
Incredible work, you people are truly masters of your craft. I hope to own a pair of Nick's some day. I have to ask though, was it really more cost effective to have these completely rebuilt rather than making a new pair?
From their website: a complete rebuild costs $299 and may have some additional costs. Versus boots that cost at least $550. So yeah, I’d say it’s worth it!
Just got my new Rangers last week. Can't wait to get them fully broken in. The quality of the boot construction is amazing. Keep up the good work and videos!
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My cobbler would chase me out with a hammer if I brought my boots in that filthy
Why when all up the upper gets tossed. Do you clean your engine bay before every oil change? Lol
@@Deaddriftbum it's called having standards
@@Deaddriftbum Its just common courtesy really. Why leave a bunch of mud all over your boots for someone else to deal with when you could just clean them up a little bit before-hand. I'm not saying you need to deep clean them but at least spray them down with a hose or something to get the giant chunks of mud off.
Those were from a smoke jumper. That wasn't dirt on them. it was ashes. They wore those risking their lives. Your cobbler could only wish to make boots this well.
That’s why you mail them in. They won’t chase the mail man.
God bless the people who are keeping these lost arts alive!
Esa reparación sale más caro que nueva gueyyyyyyy
Amen
God bless the man that put those boots to work
Это не рестоврация, это изготовление нового. 90% новых деталей. А по работе супер, красавчики.
Друг!! И я так считаю. Залип просто.
Может по ихнему это работа считается реставрации
Просто зажмотили кожу на голенище лучше новые ботинки сделать
Не 90%,а 40% от силы,чем глядел¿
С такой трудозатратой можно было и новые сделать и не ебаться с этим барахлом
I’m interested to know what the benefit of rebuilding, and keeping so little of the original boot, as opposed to just buying new.
You keep your old uppers that are already broken in.
@@Kevin_Eder Also much cheaper.
It’s cheaper, also the fact that we live in a very disposable generation, what not keep something around for awhile vs throwing it out? People always say recycle then throw out their old phone, shoes, pants, and so on
@@HI-MAN_010 new shoes for $300 is better than this one
@@HI-MAN_010 they must be very efficient. I mean I don't know crap about this. I assume they do multiple at once. But that seems like so much work for $300. Very cool though.
It’s always nice to watch a craftsman at their trade, have a good day everyone.
Reminds me of the carpenter who used the same hammer for 50 years. He replaced the handle 5 times, and the head twice, but it was still the same hammer!
What? No it’s not!
Once he replaced the head it is Not the same hammer . Replacing the handle but keeping the same head makes it the same hammer . Once you switch heads that takes away from it being the same hammer. I explained this twice cause you obviously need it !
@@reuben9213 that was the joke!
@@DannyNeal-g8y I know . I was just being mischievous 😂😂😂
Never knew just how complicated and involved the entire process really is! These guys are highly skilled craftsmen, and a rarity these days!
Да уж новые бы и сделал, в конец!!! А то голяшки старые оставил!!!
Now we know why good boots are so expensive.
I don't think this craft will ever die, people just love the superior product too much.
Pues lo único que quedaron usado de las botas serian los calcetines
Очень сомнительная экономия.
I restore furniture for a living, re-upholstery, wooden furniture restoration & french polishing, so I understand how much work goes into restoring boot & shoes, great video👍
I’m impressed by the hard work and skills of these craftsmen. It was obviously the work of several different cobblers working over a period of several days. I’m not even sure that it was the same pair of boots all the way through. Having said that, it is still a very informative video on a topic that I previously knew nothing about. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Смысл такой реставрации, изготовление нового батинка, да работа супер профисионала, ни одного лишнего движения, мастер такого уровня ни когда без хлеба не останется! Спасибо!
Русский -5 ! )))
Традиционно, на фоне хвалебных откликов иностранцев русский сражает своей прямотой наповал.
Там несколько мастеров работает. Все на потоке
Love the translation “a master of this level will never be without bread”.
Просто иногда так трудно разносить ботинки, что проще вот так отреставрировать, чем сбивать ноги о новую пару. Хотя, я не знаю, насколько тут сохраняется форма.
Truly incredible. I don't think I've ever seen anyone replace a VAMP before. That's crazy.
To me it says a lot about who Nick's is - they're a company that builds a boot so well, that even after destroying it, the owner would rather FIX IT, than buy a new pair, AND that Nick's stands behind their craftsman and their craftsmanship enough to make that repair. Love it 👍👍
love from morrocco 🇲🇦
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and it was more then double the cost of a new pair , to have the old ones rebuilt $$$
@@diverdave4056 someone else said 300 for rebuild, 550 for new. where do we find out who is correct?
@@nathano2778 I heard from a friend who wears Nicks for firefighting, and she said that they were in the 500s as well.
I enjoyed this restoration video! I was however a bit disappointed that I didn’t get to see anything done to the uppers to at least spiff them up a bit. I know the point of keeping them is to preserve their “broken in” status. But some kind of tcl is in order! Maybe at least a wipe on of carnauba cream or something to shine them up or give them that factory new leather smell. Great video overall with much skilled craftsmanship!
And a pair of laced up laces would be a nice finishing touch. Great job, craftsman!!
@@carenmiller-lazarz229 A lot of workers like to pick their own laces type.
@@carenmiller-lazarz229I think these are “rough-out leather uppers” rather than smooth leather.
That these craft men still are schooled is a miracle in itself. Thank you for showing us this. I have always given my shoes to be repaired.
The people were always happy to supply.
It’s a real treat to watch a professional doing their trade. Thank you
Это не сапожник это волшебник!Брово!!!
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Как в анекдоте про топор Авраама Линкольна: оригинальный, только два раза меняли лезвие, и пять раз топорище.
Новые ботинки со старым голенищем
Right.. that is what I was thinking
Раскажи )
@@zolotoy8014 идет джентельмен по лесу и видит, как дровосек необычным топором рубит дерево:
- откуда у вас такой топор?
- о этот топор перешел мне по наследству. Топор самого Авраама Линкольна!
- Потрясающе! Как он хорошо сохранился!
- Да уж, ...(далее по тексту выше)
Шнурки же остались! 😂
I have never sent mine in that dirty, but have sent them in in really bad shape. I just figured it out and I have been searing Nick's boots for at least 25 years if not longer. I am a huge fan of Nick's Boots!!!
The clippers that he used to remove the sole look identical to the clippers I have seen farriers use to trim hoofs of all sizes from donkey to draft horse.
As a " Nick's Boots" owner, they will not replace the upper for a few reason, if it is a custom fit, the upper is specifically measured to your foot. Second, the upper has stretched to fit you. They can not just "replace" the whole boot. Third is the cost. To have them rebuilt costs 200 to 250, depending on the style of boot. Fourthly when you purchase a pair of boots like these, they will last you a life time if you take care of them properly. The pair of Nick's that I own have been resolved once and are due for a nother, typically they will last 6 to 8 years before needing a rebuild. But it also depends on what you do in them. The more you abuse them the faster they wear out.
And here I was thinking if the boots are basically being remade it's best you buy a new one
@@kunsamasan nope there is no need to buy a new pair every time they need to be rebuilt. This design of boots have been around for possibly the last 100 years. Not much has changed with design except the introduction of the "vibram" sole. Typically the sole on these boots are flat with a lil tread. Before the use of rubber, the entire sole was made out of leather. These boots are designed and built to last the wearer a life time, as long as they are properly cared for. Cleaning any and all mud off, as mud will pull moisture out of the leather and will cause damage over a shorter time. Just like with our skin we put lotion on it to keep it soft and flexible. The same goes with the leather in the boots, you keep them oiled and clean they will stay flexible and soft. I wear my boots every day, and the days that I don't wear them I can tell and feel the difference in my feet and calves. If you get a custom fit boot, the break in time is 2 weeks, depending on who tells you what a mixture of 50/50 water and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, when you first wear them for the first 2 weeks spray on the 50/50 mix as much as possible, this will help break in the boots to forum to your foot and ankle. Afterwards I would then oil then up till the leather can not take anymore oil. Obenauf's heavy duty lp is the brand I use, I will not use anything else, all other "boot oils" have petroleum in them and can cause damage to the threads and leather. Remember you want to replace the natural oils that were in the leather with a natural boot oil, and Obenauf's is the only natural boot oil on the market.
@@kunsamasan why would you want to buy another pair for $600-700 when you can have them rebuilt for $200-250? Plus, there’s almost no break in time with a rebuilt boot. These are not throw away boots, these are life time boots and most of the time their handed down to the child or to someone else and they’ll wear them their whole life
@@SuperFlowback I've never heard of Nicks Boots so I didn't know they were so Expensive or custom made.
@@nickgentry6790 Была до резины и деревяная подошва подбивали подковами которую
I was just talking to my dad about how you guys will rebuild your boots and then I stumble upon this video. I've been trying to let as many people know about Your guys boots. My builder pros have helped my over all lower body pain almost go away completely, The medium arch was the right choice in my case. Looking forward to my ND1 pair
Shoes shouldnt have arch support. That's the problem with everyone posture, stride, and pain. People for thousands of years went barefoot or had very thin shoes and people actually used all the muscles in their feet and the natural arch is there for a reason. Idiots just thought in the late 1900s it be good to make shoes that have you angled up facing forward and screw your natural stride up thinking it would be better lol. They was wrong
@@TheBibleListener I have fallen arches, so having a boot with arch support helps in my case. But I see your point
First off, humans have been wearing protective covering over their feet since the dawn of mankind. There were never groups of humans who walked barefoot their entire lives.
Second off, when people began living past age 40, they realized that they needed better foot support in order to not be crippled in pain at age 45. This is why we have arch support, raised heels and rubber outsoles.
I am completely blown away. The folks at Nick’s know EXACTLY what they’re doing. The skill involved. What a process! I can’t wait to get my first pair!
You have seen the price?? not cheap
@@deathbyproxy2 yep. But “buy once, cry once” I guess.
@@deathbyproxy2 you won't be disappointed
My Grandpa was a cobbler, worked at a shoe factory by day and worked on friends and neighbors shoes in his dirt floor basement in his spare time. I sure miss him.
The thickness of the leather is crazy and cherry on the cake: the Vibram sole.
Really toughened beauties.
Congratulations for the Falcon Brown CXL model whose's gorgeous.
Fire jumpers boots with new soles. Have my whites in same shape
Support American craftsmen spend American buy American
@@jimedward3011 You are quite right!
I am French and appreciate the quality of the products of real artisans like Nick's Boots. Living with prairie dogs for almost 25 years maybe makes me a little bit American.
The skill and craftsmanship of all the workers is amazing ! Kudos to Nicks for keeping them made in the USA !
I feel so proud of wear many Nicks Boots. Truly HANDMADE and high quality materials and labor.
Many blessings to all the hands that work hard to provide excellent USA footwear to us !🙏🏻
Thank you!
Супер работа !
When you love what you do...and in turn,what you do loves you
The owner of that boot must have been in all the season of the walking dead!!! They were filthy!!! Thanks for the video! Amazing.
Welcome to firefighting, one of the filthiest jobs out there.
I don't wear boots anymore but i was always interested to see how they were made. This looks to be an age old craft expertly worked. They are so good to watch.
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I’ve got a year in my builder pros, best boots I’ve ever worn. I’ve got at least another year before I need a resole. 12 hours a day 5-6 days a week. I’m going to get another pair before they need resoled so I don’t go without and then I can rotate them properly. I do make sure to put cedar boot trees in them at the end of the day though.
@John Johnson yeah, boots don’t usually last long for me. The concrete dust and rebar tend to destroy them.
@John Johnson I had a pair of Red Wing moc toes that didn’t last a year before they were toast.
the craftsmanship is unbelievable..Just dont see that now days..don't think I would have saved those old boots. Seeing them transform was like restoring an old car.. Great old school "technology" thanks for great content..entertaining!!
Чтобы сохранить что то надо иметь кожанные, качественные, а сейчас шлепают за бешенные деньги, которые только на один сезон и то не факт, что проносите.
I'm curious what the cost is on a rebuild like this, vs new boots. Honestly looks like more work to disassemble and re-use just the upper, than it would be to make a new boot from scratch. Especially considering the cleanup, teardown, and all the eyelets have to be removed and re-installed individually.
$300 is the base price. Extra $30 for cleaning, $40 for tongue replacement, $30 for safety toe if needed.
600 dollar boot, 300 repair, you tell me
Like I said “ just buy a new pair of 🥾 “
New pair 70-80 dollars
Repair ? Good 150.00 no less
@@alexandraponce7073 these boots are like 500 bucks, the repairs are definitely worth it
Dear Nick & Team: Incredible skills & workmanship! Totally fascinating watching this complicated process done at such speed. I will have the utmost appreciation for the time & knowledge needed to produce every pair of shoes & boots I buy from this viewing forward. Just hope some kids watch this & want to become gifted cobbler-tradesmen like you guys.
I'm watching this breaking in my first pair of brand new Nick's! The smell of new leather is one of the best things in life!! Very glad I took the plunge on these bad boys!
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Wow! That's not a mere restauration. At this level it's a total remaking. Amazing! And how much work!
Incredible work and craftsmanship goes into this process. Crazy to think it’s a cost worthy option. Definitely appreciate the new boots made this way. They will last a long time and I’ve gotten 4 to 8 years out of my Vietnamese made Red Wings, these would probably last double.. almost as many nails as the roof on my front porch!
Impressive process. Never knew it takes as many nails to make pair of boots as it does to build a house
With that kind of heavy rebuilt, i guess it would be easier to just make a new pair! You save the time of dissassembling, cleaning and the end product will be better!
There is almost nothing left of the old pair.
While I agree, there are still some people who are attracted to their old pair and like restoration more than new boots.
@@Marshal77 Ohh if it's about love then i agree with you, the sweet nostalgia of the first boot..y love !!!
I agree with you. I could understand rebuilding a pair of custom wingtips, but work boots?
I knew the folgers coffe buckets was gonna make an appearance when I saw the lays stack bucket.... in my trade they are almost as common as tape measures ...
This is absolutely impressive!! I've been doing quite a bit of research, and just seeing what goes into these boots, is something else. I've been reading reviews, to see if I could come across just 1 negative comment... Try as I may, I can not find a single negative thing, being said about these boots. The more I dig into these boots (Nicks), the more impressed I become
This was just a pleasure to watch. Hats off to the fine craftsmen and women of Nick's. I want a pair even though I'm a nurse!😊
настоящий мастер своего дела спасибо за видео очень познавательно удачи тебе и здоровья
Fantastic job Nicks. How nice to see, in this world where the craftsman will be discovered, to see these handmade masterpieces still being made. Still many congratulations!!!
I never new so much work went into making a pair of boots! You guys are doing a great job 👏 and you work so hard!
These arnt your regular Kodiak boots for sue
Oh boy! After seen this I'll never complain again about how expensive is to restore shoes... That's a lot of work a well done one!
Salak bu normalde bu kadar emek yok bu işi zorlaştırıyor
So fascinating! Ive watched enough shoe repair/specialist vids now to get an understanding of what it takes to make footwear, and its so interesting to compare approaches. This feels very much like a traditional reconstruction, "how they did it". Fantastic end result!
Idk for my money I would just buy a new pair and not worry about the old uppers. To me it's like replacing 3 tires and leaving one, plus it just looks in the end. I also looked into the cost effectiveness and for me it's not there. 250-280 to do this job and the boot new is 550?! Some may say tht makes sense but I'll say you went wrong in spending 550 on boots you're gonna treat like this. I'm a Thorogood man, have owned many pairs, they've been around since 1892 and still union made in the good ol' US of A for about 250-350. Last pair I had lasted me 10 years and I soled them 3 times. As for the people saying it makes sense to keep the upper cause it's broken in, well my Thorogoods are comfortable from day one as they are years later. Light and super easy on the knees. Most truckers in my area swear by them and that's how I discovered them. So again if you can afford to drop 550 on boots you're gonna use plow to plow around in the mud then I guess it's worth it to you but for me it's just ridiculous and makes no fiscal sense.
I have the impression, that more than 90% are new.
it does say total rebuild
Me too
@@anthonybanda8192 rebuild these beast
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I have the impression that you’re 90% stupid!
Great to see the skill and techniques but is this cost effective over buying a new pair? I'd love to know.
$5-800 for a new pair..... @$2-300 to repair and resole. The bonus behind having a pair of high end boots rebuilt is the lack of break in.
@@lukelafave5300 thanks for letting me know 👍
This video was made to show people he can repair the shoes same and good as orgininal. Sure he not make money from the repaired shoes above. 😅😅😅
@@AJMZ3104 that wasn't the suggestion. It is finding out whether a full repair is cost effective over a new pair.
@@Purewalite High end brand like Red Wing worth it to repair or refurbish especially for vintage or special models.
What a transformation!!!! It takes an artist not just a tradesman.
So much more comfortable than new boots
It would seem that these shoes have a place in the trash can .... but a miracle happened, these shoes fell into the hands of a shoe wizard ..... you very competently and professionally revived these shoes to life, giving them a second chance, thanks for the video !!!
2" heal ona pair of workboots that have had 90% replaced.. if you replaced everything on a yard brush except the handle would it be the same brush.. would be econimical to do this ? i dont see how.
Good point, I was thinking sentimental value. Like his late fathers old pair of boots found in the yard
This.
I don’t get it
The rebuild is 200-250 and the customer practically gets a brand new boot with a broken in upper. A new pair of these is upwards of 600. Seems economical to me
@@TBeare I was about to say the same thing. A new pair needs break in time and costs around 600. I've seen full rebuilds are 300 on their site and I'd pay that in a heart beat to spare my heels and toes from hard leather for weeks lol
I always enjoy watching videos like this. It’s amazing how much work and skill goes into a pair of Nicks.
Craftsmanship at it's finest!
I actually liked the looks of the boots with the natural colored heel stack and midsoles.
Wow, the tools and effort required to dissasemble that boot speaks to just how well these boots are made. Consider me a fan and impressed.
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Ребята небросайте такое дело
Столько к вам увжения и желания смотреть и любоваься не бросайте и не забывайте это дело
Great video!! Love to see the leather insole and lining worn in and aged with color! On a different note, WHO SENDS IN THEIR BOOT THAT DIRTY?? Animals
😆
Es una persona que trabaja, y llega tan casada que sólo tiene ganas de descansar
😃😃😃😃🤣🤣🤣
I worked in a heel bar uk in the 60s ,shoes had chewing gum ,shite ,mud,oil,grease,etc on them, Wanted shoes done WUW while you wait service, Many customers asked,can you just clean them? When you say a tin of polish about 50 pence them days.brush 75 pence. Answer was no ,leave them ok. I still look at peoples shoe heels,if they are worn down badly,women too,they usually are scruffy gits,Lol.
I am impressed! The torn toe made these look un repairable a few minutes later, wow!
Incredible! What craftsmanship! What craftsman! Thought I wanted to do that when I was in high school. Went a different route. About to retire now. Sadly, too old and weak to start learning now. Strong hands to do that. Thanks for giving us a glimpse.
What different route did you go? What did you do? Just curious.
Great work, but I'm wondering why you guys didn't clean them first. The uppers were still dirty after all that work.
They weren't dirty at the end. They just had not been dyed and that was probably at the customers request.
Yeah you would think they would clean and oil the upper before sending them back. Ive seen a review of another rebuild and the upper looked dirty as well. I guess it's something they just don't do.
Love the craftsmanship guys! Really brought that boot back to life.
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Wow ... what an awesome process. Loved the video, Thank you very much for sharing your skills.
Silly question here… I realize the benefits of a refurbishment…but in this instance shouldn’t you just replace the boot? I think it’s great for the full rebuild, but it’s literally a new boot that will need to be broken back in etc.
thought the same thing. i guess just the uppers are softened/broken in.
Same boot, all we did was replace the sole, midsole, welt, upper, laces, and boot
It's service they offer. Why buy a new boot when you have a new boot with the original upper on it and already broken in for 1/2 the price of buying new? The upper is the hardest thing to break in.
@@dqalombardi Lol! That's like saying all we did was replace the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, tires, seats and doors... otherwise, it's the same car! :-) That said, I'm glad this option exists!
@@MrRustyStrings This is debatable. I find it most difficult to brake in the foot bed and the vamp area, where my foot experiences the most movement. I guess if this rebuild costs something like $300-400 and new boots are $500-600, then this is money well spent. If this costs $500+ then I think you might as well buy a new pair of boots. What does such a rebuild cost?
amazing I can't tell new from old. respect to nicks boots for salvaging 2% of the original boots. in fairness Nicks are a legendary USA made boot company..
Нерентабельно,огромные трудозатраты в часах,новые купить дешевле,а мастера молодцы!
Это просто как пример показали
Они это делают каждый день за $299. А новые $550+. Что не умеете читать?
@@vitaly6312 там от старых сапог только голенище остается, его производство принципиально сильно ниже остального.
OMG! So high quality work! I'm so surprised! What the master is working with old boots! I've got some lovely old boots , but there is no good master to rebuild them. Thanks for posting this video!
Талантище ребята , просто шикарная работа , молодцы ❤
Завораживающее зрелище. Браво мастерам!!!)
He did not restore those boots he made a whole new pair, excellent job!
Awesome job , amazing worked in shoe factory for 23 yrs myself
Can you really even call this a restoration? There's hardly anything left from the original boot! 😅 Incredible work tho!
The boots of Theseus
It’s like saying this is my favourite axe. Only replaced the handle twice and the head once.
Wasn’t called a restoration, it was called a rebuild.
@@jamesmilos9909 This was neither a restoration or a rebuild. If a wall is knocked down and you use the same stones to build it again, that's a "rebuild" If you use virtually all new stone and only put back the original coping stone, that's a new build. This doesn't detract from the skill shown here. My father was a cobbler.
I thought the exact same thing
Дааа из грязи и пыли... Из убитых сапог-такую красоту... Мастер!!!!!
Wow love to have these kind of boots but its expensive and we dont have this brand in our country. Dream boots wow. Craftsmanship to the highest level
We ship internationally!
those threads belong to someone who is hardworking 😍 great to see that shoes get a new life instead of just throwing them away and buying new ones!!! ❤️
Всегда вызывает восхищение работа настоящих мастеров.
These boots have lasted for years.
They've had 8 new soles,
10 new heels and 5 new uppers.
Like Trigger's broom
What absolutely outstanding craftsmanship! Your understanding of materials and construction... a wonder to behold :)
Nice, but I don't understand why they didn't polish the upper leather and make them all nice and clean to match the new bottom part. Wanted to see them all done with laces...oh, well. lol
Замена союзок , работа называется. В Москве некоторые серьёзные мастерские, тоже выполняют такую работу. Работа дорогостоящая и длительная. Парень отлично и быстро работает.
Там не один этой парой занимался судя по татуировкам.
@@ЛеонидМарков-ъ2х Там армянин есть, судя по кресту на руке.
What a cool demonstration of skill! Got an order in a couple of weeks back with you guys and seriously exciting to see some of the steps in the making of process. Keep up the cool vids 👍.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have to laugh. These are well-loved boots.
I know what it means to get my boots back from the cobbler, slipped them on and stand up. Pure heaven my old friend. And they're looking as good or better than when you first bought them.
I had no idea this was still something people did, but wow your work is amazing!
Какая же это реставрация, это изготовление новой обуви со старой голянищей
Без такого оборудования попробовал бы он так сделать))
@@ВасяШариков-я3р это точно
@@ВасяШариков-я3р а я всю эту работу делаю в помещении 1.5×2.5. Можно сказать на коленке. Без станков, без оборудования. Конечно и качество не такое как в ролике.😞
Это называется обновление.
@@ВладимирКовешников-н8ш там оборудование на миллионы, не одна сапожная мастерская не окупит их даже за 20лет!ну станки только упращают производство и увеличивают колиство! При наличии правильных рук и в помещении метр на метр получится хорошая работа! Вот только клиенты не ценят ручной труд и вечно ноют!)) все им дешевле хочется, а дешевле только у гастеров на рынке!))
So this is what my life has come to sitting here for countless hours watching shoe restoration videos
Better tha watching plastic/rubber shoes moulded in a Chinese factory.
Just ordered a pair, so excited! Love seeing that I'm getting my money's worth.
this rebuild is cheaper than news ones ? 🤔🤔🤔 ... good job 👍👍👍
So one could simply kept the shoe laces and replace the shoes and call it rebuild?
Love the video you guys are extremely talented this is becoming a rarity you guys are helping a lost profession stay alive
Exactly. And now that customizing shoes is such a popular thing now there is definitely room to add new services..
проще и удобнее купить новые ботинки :)
Согласен
Для себя можно и сделать. Дольше проходят
Самое хреновое, что реставрация на пользу не пошла абсолютно: кожу зачем-то заменили замшей, удобную тонкую колодку заменили какой-то китайщиной. Из нормальных походных берцев сделали непонятные городские тапки.
Может они кому-то дороги как память
If youve never had a set of handmade boots you will never understand why. The durability and comfort you get from a set of nicks is unmatched. Definately worth the money.
Esas botas son las que uso Napoleón quedaron listas para durar otros mil años. Que emocionante todo el equipo del que disponen, me encanto el proceso.
Great job guys , also I would have liked to have seen more work done on the original leather upper part that that you kept like maybe more cleaning , some black dye , oiling it a bit , buff shine , etc Thank you and God bless . 👍🏅🌟⭐🤩
Always awesome watching a master at his craft 👌🏽
Руки золотые у этого парня, удачи ему в жизни!
Do your boots come with a lifetime warranty or something? why do all this on work boots V/S getting a new pair
Cheaper.
Those things look cool rebuilt between old and new. Love that look. Anyhow this video inspired me to order a pair of Nick's boots today. Ordered the Urban Logger in Brown Waxed Flesh. Looking forward to the day they will eventually show up!
Love that a reccomend video was "How to deep clean your boots" after showing all that dust
*wink wink*
AWESOME. Thanks for sharing this detailed rebuild process.
They are artist
Thank you, reminds me of some WW II boots used by some older family members. It’s rare that shoes and boots are totally overhauled. Unfortunately, many shoes and boots are simply tossed as it’s too expensive to
Do a complete job.
Incredible work, you people are truly masters of your craft. I hope to own a pair of Nick's some day. I have to ask though, was it really more cost effective to have these completely rebuilt rather than making a new pair?
I was wondering the same thing the whole time I was watching this video, Tyler
From their website: a complete rebuild costs $299 and may have some additional costs.
Versus boots that cost at least $550.
So yeah, I’d say it’s worth it!
Какой смысл их востанавливать)))пошили новые боты без верха)))
Скорее всего реклама. Типа можем и так и так, все умеем 😜
Гарантийный случай
Согласен на 100% ! Бред какой-то.
Походу не один в них умер
@@ЭдвардИс 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Just got my new Rangers last week. Can't wait to get them fully broken in. The quality of the boot construction is amazing. Keep up the good work and videos!