My dad was a WWII vet and wore his boots for many years when working outside. Before he wore a hole in the top of the toe I remember he would take it to a shoe repair shop and that inner stitching was connected to the sole.
Im a wwii reenactor and cobbler! At the front is considered to be one of the best reproducers of wwii us equipment. Their boots are known to be the best in the hobby. The pair you have is an older run (2000s- early 2010s) which were made out of the country in china and were known to be lacking in leather quality and sole mold accuracy. Their most recent run (2015-2021)was manufactured in the us in Tennessee. They are the best run of wwii us boots ever. The leather, construction, and rubber mold were all exact. They bought the rights to use the wwii last from the government to ensure it was as perfect as possible. They came in a reproduction box that they wouldve come in originally. They even came w original 40s army laces! They did cease production this past year due to the pandemic unfortunately, but plan to make their new run in mexico, where they currently manufacture their stellar line of german boots. As for the rubber sole Stitiching, it was sewn to the midsole then stitched to the welt. As for the nomenclature, the type 2 came out in the 30s to fix the errors of the type 1, which had a leather sole and was over built. Hope this was helpful!
I think your assessment was spot on and I think you would have been perfectly ok to stich the sole to the leather. During the war effort, they would not have wasted their time doing anything faux... the inside stitching on the sole would have had a purpose and I think the obvious purpose would have been to stich that rubber sole to the leather. I am not an expert but I am a logical thinker. The historical restorations are my favorites.
Agreed, a second set of stitches would have helped to stop the outsole from coming off completely if the outer stitches failed. A soldier might break the outer stitches during action in the field and not get back to supply for weeks, so at least their sole wouldn't be flopping around too badly during that time.
Just a thought, could it be like we have on tires today, a signal that if those stiches are going to break, it is time to return the boots to the quatermaster for a pair of better/repaired/new. Just a thought, we always had our shoes inspected once a week before Friday leave, and if we did not cheng ed them and worn the sole to thin, we had to pay if they did not could have an easy repair.
I have a reproduction pair that's an exact duplicate of originals. The original name of these boots are Type II service shoes. Mine are the roughout style Every stitch has a purpose nothing is or was was just for looks. My pair need new heels and soles. Unfortunately they're not taking new orders right now.
If shoemakers could win an Academy Award, y'all would definitely take home an Academy Award for Best Sound. The sounds you make are weirdly satisfying. 🤗
I doubt that many WWII troops would have seen their boots from the inside, so to speak. But I do admire not only your workmanship but also your desire for historic accuracy.
So, I know I'm late to the party on this video, but I've only recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching the last couple days. I may have an answer to your nail pattern on these WW2 boots matching the nail pattern on Florsheim's. Both the boots and Florsheim's were manufactured at the Craddock Terry Shoe Co here in Lynchburg, VA. I know this, because the former shoe company is now a high end boutique hotel and each room features a shoe made there back in the day. Hope y'all see this comment and sheds light on tack pattern.
Gentlemen, I went back through all your old videos to make sure I had hit the like button. I did miss a few, but got that corrected. Hope you hit your goal soon. Love the videos and greatful that you're keeping this trade alive.
I'm a Marine so I don't know Army stuff that well. I thought the paratroopers got those and called them Corcorans. Or something like that. During my era they were black though. You guys did an awesome job.
Hello , great video ! These Type 2 service shoes are reproduction made by MIL-TEC ( logo on the heel outsole ) , a German company like US companies At The Front or WWII impressions . Supply for movies or reenacment . I usually go for US made , even i'm French , but this model is not anymore in production for ATF and others US companies . I was looking to these Mil-Tec and your video reassured me about the quality . Thank you !
I have the same pair of boots replicas as well same nail pattern and all, only difference instead of goodyear mine say light tread, as an army vet i got them wet and wore them till they dried, much like jungle boots, fit like a dream love the video.
I was number 273 this morning in the viewer queue and it made me think, the video had only been up for 10 minutes. You couldn't fill a movie theater that fast.
My one reference US Army Uniforms of World War II by Shelby Stanton doesn't have too much on service shoes or field boots. It has more on experimental or specialized boots but you mentioned surprising quality. As with all products containing essential materials boots were affected also. Until they fell apart and Army footwear had to be reevaluated. 400K. I need to write down when I subscribe to a channel. I know you guys were fresh faced boys when I signed up, I think you were upper four figures at the time.
You guys did a great job on these. I have a pair of brown Corcoran 1510 jump boots from about 2010 that are very similar to the boots you have in this video, except that the leather uppers on the jump boots extend higher up the calf. But they have the same US Army rubber half sole. When I need to get them resoled I'm definitely sending them to you guys.
Always found it interesting how there's nails on boots/shoes but you don't feel them or they somehow work their way up into your foot over time because it looks like they are just a few millimeters away
Another great vid of re-crafting to absolutely appreciate!!! Personally believe the replica intent is to match the look; the inner stitching of the half-sole surely would have been through the leather out-sole (thinkin' pre-fabb'd), on the originals. The outer nails on the half-sole at all points seem to add re-enforcement to the stitching at stress points in such harsh application of war (push/pull - toeing, crawling, digging, climbing). Just my thought/opinion; doesn't mean I'm right!!! Looking for the next fabulous re-craft!!!! Be Safe
What a great Channel, and satisfying job! I can watch this for hours, so relaxing and educational. When I retire from the Swedish Army I will apply for an internship with a cobbler just for fun. Although we have a somewhat different market here in Europe I still get very good knowledge from your reviews and recommendations for different shoe brands. The fact that I love your culture in the US-South is the final icing on the cake. PEACE from Sweden!
This video reminds me of the Army boots my dad had when I was a kid. They looked the same but they were black and I don't think they were Corcorans. I remember that he said some brown boots were still being issued when he first joined and they were a pain to dye black.
Hey! Great vid. Y’all did a pair of m1943 boots and old army pt shoes for me that turned out great! i just got a good looking original pair of these boots and was hoping to send y’all some pics and see if they might be a good candidate for a resole to get them wearable. Thanks!
Why do I love watching these videos so much??? Doesn't matter either way. Have had my boots re-heeled and re-soled so many times I could not count. Could you guys do a walk thru on your equipment, what it does, how it works and how old it is? I would also be curious to know if you can buy new equipment to do the same job or is the old stuff the best. Thanks for all of the great vides guys.
I think we did a video on most of our equipment a year or so ago. It should pull up if you do a search for it. Not sure if you’re on Instagram, but we did a recent post telling about our equipment. @potterandsons on Instagram
Another interesting video. Can I tell you something? Awhile back you had a guy from France talking about different brands of shoes .One of the brands was Herring. I got a pair of chukka boots from them. Lovely looking boots. (My dentist even complemented me on them last fall.) Comfortable and, as far as I can tell, very well made.I am ordering a pair of black loafers from them now. Ordering from England went very smoothly. Thanks for directing me to the Herring brand!
We’re glad to hear the video helped and that you’re enjoying your shoes from Herring. That video was with Hugo Jacomet. Definitely check out his channel as well, as it’s filled with great info.
I have a pair of black Corcoran Jump Boots that I want the same thing done with, but for slightly different reason. The synthetic insole has no arch support and kills my feet. I've been wanting them rebuilt with leather insole.
Wow! Posted 1min ago...I almost missed it! 😁 I used to wear my Dad's Korean War boots...I was pretty small...they were pretty big! They are long gone, however. Good morning, John C...
Good morning guys. Hope the new year is going well for you so far. These boots look as if they are constructed much the same as Corcorran jump boots. Have you guys ever worked on a pair of those before ?
Goodyear made the soles, They were stitched and Nailed both toe and shank area... I know you guys are Rose Anvil fans.. He got a pair of made in 1944 old boots and cut them in half.. you wana see how they were made.. best video I know and its totally interesting.
He said "disclosure" I think he meant disclaimer. 🤣 13:30 They are such great cobblers. 14:25 "I'm trying to fa-nay-gul these so they don't over hang."
This boot does look rather close to the Corcorin dress boot that the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Forces wear today, and that may only be for the fact that the WWII uniform style has inspired the current "Class A" uniform. Although, 10" is the standard measurement to the top of the boot, where the uniform trousers are bloused.
At this point, I'm convinced that these two could fully restore Principal Ed Rooney's Rottweiler eaten shoes from the final scene of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
I saw on Rose Anvil that Nicks stopped doing that inside Blake stitch because they got complaints about rubbing on the toes. So considering the fellow was looking for comfort on the insole, not going through was probably the best choice.
I’ve just purchased my first pair of leather boots, they are Allen Edmonds discovery boot in cognac, I’m completely new to this and I was wondering if you could advice me of what products I should get to take care of them such as brushes and polishes or anything else I may need
I can only add a comment on the uppers. According to my father-in-law, who was in the Army during WWII, when they were issued their first pair of boots, they were very rough on the surface and the G.I. was responsible for working the leather into smooth and shiny boots. Just as an aside, he was sent to Tehran, Iran to help supply Russia with US war material in the Lend-Lease program.
since its for reenactment, i guess its ok to deviate from the original for more comfort and reliability. In fact since this is a reproduction piece, you are right in pointing out how accurate the reproduction is.
I really do enjoy your videos , Everything today is mass produced , Both of you explaining everything you are doing , Along with the history of the footwear is so intriguing and informative . Plus I enjoy watching you work with your hands ( No conveyor belt - assembly line ) LOL , please keep up with the videos , and what ever happened to that F.N.G. , I seen on one of your other videos , in the shop ?
Hey, this might be an odd question, but i was wondering if nubuck can be made smooth like full grain leather again, or atleast smoother. Without getting it considerably darker.
I've seen another pair of boots either on Tring Shoe Repair's channel or possibly on Rose Anvil's channel where the half sole was taken apart and it was definitely stitched to the leather midsole. That's not to say that I wouldn't have done the same thing if I were in your situation and unsure though!
Great video. I really want some of these jump boots. Just couldn’t find which brand was the best. I heard SM wholesale was great but not to sure. Any input would be appreciated thank you.
SM Wholesale is your only option really. No one else makes these and if they do they're very limited and expensive. If you can wait, ATF is bringing these back in 2025 with double buckles and jump boots.
There was a time when we would have what is traditionally known as the "jungle boot" modified for specific purposes, e.g. that aggressive tooth sole or heel for the Air Assault troop or the added padding that the South Korean cobblers used to build in for the Airborne Paratroopers.
Even in the 80's the Koreans made some great boots. Way better than issue. We got custom-made boots after going to Korean Ranger school. Of course the Marine Corps said they weren't issue so we couldn't wear them. LOL
Hi Guys, I've seen a lot of your videos and it's probably a dumb question, but I have always wondered about the nails you use and how they don't come through the inner sole? Are they just the right length that they don't protrude?
We may have to do a short video on this, as we receive this question all the time. The reason you won’t feel a nail on your foot is because of the metal anvils we work on. When a nail is hammered, the sharp tip hits the metal anvil and crimps over.
As many times as I watch these, I still worry when you are cutting that you'll slice your hand... and it boggles my mind that I have nails on the bottom of my shoes pointed towards my feet.
It does not surprise me at all that these are made in Mexico, they certainly look to be made with a lot of hand work like many of the cowboy boots seem to be made. These are clearly much higher quality than the Corcoran jump boots I have, the Corcorans are definitely better than the cheap Chinese replicas and are generally a durable boot all things considered but the leather is cheap and they use a lot of cost cutting materials.
My dad was a WWII vet and wore his boots for many years when working outside. Before he wore a hole in the top of the toe I remember he would take it to a shoe repair shop and that inner stitching was connected to the sole.
Im a wwii reenactor and cobbler!
At the front is considered to be one of the best reproducers of wwii us equipment.
Their boots are known to be the best in the hobby.
The pair you have is an older run (2000s- early 2010s) which were made out of the country in china and were known to be lacking in leather quality and sole mold accuracy.
Their most recent run (2015-2021)was manufactured in the us in Tennessee. They are the best run of wwii us boots ever.
The leather, construction, and rubber mold were all exact. They bought the rights to use the wwii last from the government to ensure it was as perfect as possible. They came in a reproduction box that they wouldve come in originally. They even came w original 40s army laces!
They did cease production this past year due to the pandemic unfortunately, but plan to make their new run in mexico, where they currently manufacture their stellar line of german boots.
As for the rubber sole Stitiching, it was sewn to the midsole then stitched to the welt.
As for the nomenclature, the type 2 came out in the 30s to fix the errors of the type 1, which had a leather sole and was over built.
Hope this was helpful!
Makes you wonder why he didn't just buy a new pair?
@@Tonks143 Because they cost $600 www.atthefront.com/Reproduction-WWII-Service-Shoes-Made-in-USA-p/usfssrt.htm
I think your assessment was spot on and I think you would have been perfectly ok to stich the sole to the leather. During the war effort, they would not have wasted their time doing anything faux... the inside stitching on the sole would have had a purpose and I think the obvious purpose would have been to stich that rubber sole to the leather. I am not an expert but I am a logical thinker. The historical restorations are my favorites.
Agreed
Agreed, a second set of stitches would have helped to stop the outsole from coming off completely if the outer stitches failed. A soldier might break the outer stitches during action in the field and not get back to supply for weeks, so at least their sole wouldn't be flopping around too badly during that time.
Please add my agreement to the view that the stitch was functional. A faux stitch by WWII army contractors does not make sense.
Just a thought, could it be like we have on tires today, a signal that if those stiches are going to break, it is time to return the boots to the quatermaster for a pair of better/repaired/new. Just a thought, we always had our shoes inspected once a week before Friday leave, and if we did not cheng ed them and worn the sole to thin, we had to pay if they did not could have an easy repair.
I have a reproduction pair that's an exact duplicate of originals. The original name of these boots are Type II service shoes. Mine are the roughout style Every stitch has a purpose nothing is or was was just for looks. My pair need new heels and soles. Unfortunately they're not taking new orders right now.
If shoemakers could win an Academy Award, y'all would definitely take home an Academy Award for Best Sound. The sounds you make are weirdly satisfying. 🤗
😁 Thank you!
@@TrentonHeath You're welcome. Love your vids.
I doubt that many WWII troops would have seen their boots from the inside, so to speak. But I do admire not only your workmanship but also your desire for historic accuracy.
Nothing like Saturday morning coffee and watching these artisans do great work. Awesome job!
Well, the stitching through the thickness of the leather and out the edge of the insole sure blew my mind. Very impressive!!
So, I know I'm late to the party on this video, but I've only recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching the last couple days. I may have an answer to your nail pattern on these WW2 boots matching the nail pattern on Florsheim's. Both the boots and Florsheim's were manufactured at the Craddock Terry Shoe Co here in Lynchburg, VA. I know this, because the former shoe company is now a high end boutique hotel and each room features a shoe made there back in the day. Hope y'all see this comment and sheds light on tack pattern.
Florshiem had a contract with the DOD. And you are correct. The stitches were all the way through the shoe.
I guess I’m just weird, but when he is cutting that insole with that rolling cutter Is just so satisfying
Gentlemen, I went back through all your old videos to make sure I had hit the like button. I did miss a few, but got that corrected. Hope you hit your goal soon. Love the videos and greatful that you're keeping this trade alive.
What a guy!! Thanks so much, Chris! We always appreciate you watching.
Nail pattern - it’s possible that Florsheim had the contract for military boots during WWII.
That’s what I was thinking. I’m sure many American shoe companies were contributing to the war effort, just like companies making small arms.
That looked frustrating not knowing but yall made it look easy! Also just conditioner on the uppers really makes a big difference ❤❤
I'm smiling as I watch this because the stitch spacing would drive me nuts too! It's all good!
Great job and excellent video on these boots. Kinda the original Iron Ranger boots.
No shame on the stitching. You all do awesome work. Enjoy watching all your videos.
I'm a Marine so I don't know Army stuff that well. I thought the paratroopers got those and called them Corcorans. Or something like that. During my era they were black though. You guys did an awesome job.
Jump boots and a type two are way different types.
Not way different. Both are cap toed, steel shank, welt, without rugged Vibram type soles.
Hello , great video ! These Type 2 service shoes are reproduction made by MIL-TEC ( logo on the heel outsole ) , a German company like US companies At The Front or WWII impressions . Supply for movies or reenacment . I usually go for US made , even i'm French , but this model is not anymore in production for ATF and others US companies . I was looking to these Mil-Tec and your video reassured me about the quality . Thank you !
I have the same pair of boots replicas as well same nail pattern and all, only difference instead of goodyear mine say light tread, as an army vet i got them wet and wore them till they dried, much like jungle boots, fit like a dream love the video.
I was number 273 this morning in the viewer queue and it made me think, the video had only been up for 10 minutes. You couldn't fill a movie theater that fast.
Phenomenal work, as always! Have a GREAT 2023!
My one reference US Army Uniforms of World War II by Shelby Stanton doesn't have too much on service shoes or field boots. It has more on experimental or specialized boots but you mentioned surprising quality. As with all products containing essential materials boots were affected also. Until they fell apart and Army footwear had to be reevaluated.
400K. I need to write down when I subscribe to a channel. I know you guys were fresh faced boys when I signed up, I think you were upper four figures at the time.
Wow, you’ve been watching for a while now! We really appreciate it.
That's a pretty solidly built boot. Love these old boot vids. Nice rebuild.
I had a pair of Corcorans just like them, pretty slick looking and slick off pavement
Great video guys! A soldier would be honored to fight in those boots!
Yes. On the original there were real stitches! I have done many
You guys did a great job on these. I have a pair of brown Corcoran 1510 jump boots from about 2010 that are very similar to the boots you have in this video, except that the leather uppers on the jump boots extend higher up the calf. But they have the same US Army rubber half sole. When I need to get them resoled I'm definitely sending them to you guys.
Corcorans & Double H Jump Boots are great boots, because i had a pair of Double H Jump Boots
Always found it interesting how there's nails on boots/shoes but you don't feel them or they somehow work their way up into your foot over time because it looks like they are just a few millimeters away
Good repair, getting them back close to how they were constructed
It's always nice to watch your videos most especially when it includes a history behind it.
Awesome video. Great way to start my Saturday with a cup of coffee and your video.
Another great vid of re-crafting to absolutely appreciate!!! Personally believe the replica intent is to match the look; the inner stitching of the half-sole surely would have been through the leather out-sole (thinkin' pre-fabb'd), on the originals. The outer nails on the half-sole at all points seem to add re-enforcement to the stitching at stress points in such harsh application of war (push/pull - toeing, crawling, digging, climbing). Just my thought/opinion; doesn't mean I'm right!!! Looking for the next fabulous re-craft!!!! Be Safe
Great job on these boots! Great video once again!!!!!!!
What a great Channel, and satisfying job! I can watch this for hours, so relaxing and educational. When I retire from the Swedish Army I will apply for an internship with a cobbler just for fun. Although we have a somewhat different market here in Europe I still get very good knowledge from your reviews and recommendations for different shoe brands. The fact that I love your culture in the US-South is the final icing on the cake. PEACE from Sweden!
Thank you so much for watching! Glad to hear you enjoy the content. 🇸🇪
This video reminds me of the Army boots my dad had when I was a kid. They looked the same but they were black and I don't think they were Corcorans. I remember that he said some brown boots were still being issued when he first joined and they were a pain to dye black.
i still have my black corcorans (jump boots)
This is so labor intensive! Very impressive
Another great video! Thanks guys!
Thanks! We appreciate you watching.
Guys! You're the best! I will send you my ww2 US paratrooper boots soon.
The historic restorations are awesome.
Hey! Great vid.
Y’all did a pair of m1943 boots and old army pt shoes for me that turned out great! i just got a good looking original pair of these boots and was hoping to send y’all some pics and see if they might be a good candidate for a resole to get them wearable.
Thanks!
Why do I love watching these videos so much??? Doesn't matter either way. Have had my boots re-heeled and re-soled so many times I could not count. Could you guys do a walk thru on your equipment, what it does, how it works and how old it is? I would also be curious to know if you can buy new equipment to do the same job or is the old stuff the best. Thanks for all of the great vides guys.
I think we did a video on most of our equipment a year or so ago. It should pull up if you do a search for it. Not sure if you’re on Instagram, but we did a recent post telling about our equipment. @potterandsons on Instagram
@@TrentonHeath thank you. I will do some searching.
Another interesting video. Can I tell you something? Awhile back you had a guy from France talking about different brands of shoes .One of the brands was Herring. I got a pair of chukka boots from them. Lovely looking boots. (My dentist even complemented me on them last fall.) Comfortable and, as far as I can tell, very well made.I am ordering a pair of black loafers from them now. Ordering from England went very smoothly. Thanks for directing me to the Herring brand!
We’re glad to hear the video helped and that you’re enjoying your shoes from Herring. That video was with Hugo Jacomet. Definitely check out his channel as well, as it’s filled with great info.
There are no sandals on your website. BTW, outstanding shoe work. I have learned so much about cobbling. Thanxx
Awesome job , love watching your vids, been watching u guys for awhile now, keep up the great work
amazing work! respect from colleagues in the handmade shoemaking🔨
I find this rebuilding of a boot very interesting
I have a pair of black Corcoran Jump Boots that I want the same thing done with, but for slightly different reason. The synthetic insole has no arch support and kills my feet. I've been wanting them rebuilt with leather insole.
Was your client happy with the work you did? Super job.
Wow! Posted 1min ago...I almost missed it! 😁
I used to wear my Dad's Korean War boots...I was pretty small...they were pretty big! They are long gone, however.
Good morning, John C...
Good morning! We appreciate you watching and sharing about your dads old boots.
How do I send my boots in to get repaired I have a pair of Red wings I love and hate breaking in New boots. Great channel . Thanks
Good morning guys. Hope the new year is going well for you so far. These boots look as if they are constructed much the same as Corcorran jump boots. Have you guys ever worked on a pair of those before ?
Goodyear made the soles, They were stitched and Nailed both toe and shank area... I know you guys are Rose Anvil fans.. He got a pair of made in 1944 old boots and cut them in half.. you wana see how they were made.. best video I know and its totally interesting.
He said "disclosure" I think he meant disclaimer. 🤣 13:30
They are such great cobblers.
14:25 "I'm trying to fa-nay-gul these so they don't over hang."
I just love it when you guys post!
Thanks! We appreciate you watching.
This boot does look rather close to the Corcorin dress boot that the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Forces wear today, and that may only be for the fact that the WWII uniform style has inspired the current "Class A" uniform. Although, 10" is the standard measurement to the top of the boot, where the uniform trousers are bloused.
Corcoran*
Amazing that when we got used boots in the military you can use hot water soaked in and let the boot dry to your feet, then it’s comfortable.
that’s how soldiers did that to the brand new Combat Boots that they were issued, because they were all black leather boots with hard rubber soles
@@JohnH20111 yup we did it with ours in the 80s and 90s until they got the new rough out boots
At this point, I'm convinced that these two could fully restore Principal Ed Rooney's Rottweiler eaten shoes from the final scene of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
I would imagine that there was a reason for the nail pattern. Great video btw!
Another one! Great job guys!
Thanks for another cool historical project - you two rock!
Thats a great looking pair of boots❤
Do you work on golf shoes?
My favorite ecco’s are in dire need of a resole.
Great videos!!
Great pair of boots. Would love to know what they would sell for after the rebuild...
I saw on Rose Anvil that Nicks stopped doing that inside Blake stitch because they got complaints about rubbing on the toes. So considering the fellow was looking for comfort on the insole, not going through was probably the best choice.
Great work, as always!
Thank you!
Florsheim was a supplier of army boots during WW2, which may explain the nail pattern.
howdy fellas great work ! true pro's and real gentlemen oh i just picked up black pair..just distressed em with acetone 🎉new love
Those boots are made by HH Brown which is a parent company to Double H it would be cool if they where still made in the states.
Good video nice work on boots thanks
I’ve just purchased my first pair of leather boots, they are Allen Edmonds discovery boot in cognac, I’m completely new to this and I was wondering if you could advice me of what products I should get to take care of them such as brushes and polishes or anything else I may need
Awesome job!
I can only add a comment on the uppers. According to my father-in-law, who was in the Army during WWII, when they were issued their first pair of boots, they were very rough on the surface and the G.I. was responsible for working the leather into smooth and shiny boots. Just as an aside, he was sent to Tehran, Iran to help supply Russia with US war material in the Lend-Lease program.
His boots were the Type 3 service shoe which used roughout leather
Are those a pair of Russell Moccasin Backcountry’s in the background? 11:55
since its for reenactment, i guess its ok to deviate from the original for more comfort and reliability. In fact since this is a reproduction piece, you are right in pointing out how accurate the reproduction is.
I really do enjoy your videos , Everything today is mass produced , Both of you explaining everything you are doing , Along with the history of the footwear is so intriguing and informative .
Plus I enjoy watching you work with your hands ( No conveyor belt - assembly line ) LOL , please keep up with the videos , and what ever happened to that F.N.G. , I seen on one of your other videos , in the shop ?
Another great video. These were well made and I'd imagine will last a good long time for their owner now.
Was counter & toe puff leather here? I didn’t see if was?
Was the rubber sole possibly stitched to the leather sole before it was glued and stitched to the welt?
Hey, this might be an odd question, but i was wondering if nubuck can be made smooth like full grain leather again, or atleast smoother. Without getting it considerably darker.
where do you get one of the channel knives you used at around 9 minutes in?
Awesome work. Love the war,or reproduction style boots. Always look forward to your videos.
I've seen another pair of boots either on Tring Shoe Repair's channel or possibly on Rose Anvil's channel where the half sole was taken apart and it was definitely stitched to the leather midsole. That's not to say that I wouldn't have done the same thing if I were in your situation and unsure though!
Such a great video!!
Awesome job they look amazing!
Great video. I really want some of these jump boots. Just couldn’t find which brand was the best. I heard SM wholesale was great but not to sure. Any input would be appreciated thank you.
SM Wholesale is your only option really. No one else makes these and if they do they're very limited and expensive. If you can wait, ATF is bringing these back in 2025 with double buckles and jump boots.
Молодцы! Всегда с удовольствием смотрю. Спасибо.
Second channel idea, boot and shoe history and its iterations of manufacturing.
Nice work ! I'd probably say if I was owner of boots stitch em all the way through. 😊 great videos 😊
There was a time when we would have what is traditionally known as the "jungle boot" modified for specific purposes, e.g. that aggressive tooth sole or heel for the Air Assault troop or the added padding that the South Korean cobblers used to build in for the Airborne Paratroopers.
Even in the 80's the Koreans made some great boots. Way better than issue. We got custom-made boots after going to Korean Ranger school. Of course the Marine Corps said they weren't issue so we couldn't wear them. LOL
Since the outer leather needs to be conditioned on occasion, does the leather insole need to be conditioned?
Hi Guys, I've seen a lot of your videos and it's probably a dumb question, but I have always wondered about the nails you use and how they don't come through the inner sole? Are they just the right length that they don't protrude?
We may have to do a short video on this, as we receive this question all the time. The reason you won’t feel a nail on your foot is because of the metal anvils we work on. When a nail is hammered, the sharp tip hits the metal anvil and crimps over.
@@TrentonHeath Thank you for the quick response, that makes sense and a short video would be great!
They look very authentic at the front makes pretty decent Reenacting gear I’m in the ww2 hobby and have some stuff from them.
Florsheim may have had a WWII contract for the dressier boots.
Where did you get these Goodyear heel?
As many times as I watch these, I still worry when you are cutting that you'll slice your hand... and it boggles my mind that I have nails on the bottom of my shoes pointed towards my feet.
GREAT JOB
Hi good luck and happy new year 2024🎉🎉
It does not surprise me at all that these are made in Mexico, they certainly look to be made with a lot of hand work like many of the cowboy boots seem to be made.
These are clearly much higher quality than the Corcoran jump boots I have, the Corcorans are definitely better than the cheap Chinese replicas and are generally a durable boot all things considered but the leather is cheap and they use a lot of cost cutting materials.
Have you ever come across E.O. Edgerton shoes from Nowell's? I found a pair and they look Goodyear welted but I can't find anything about them online.
Stitching on those originals looked perfect in comparison 😂