I was surprised that you were able to restore the cork. I was told by a repair shop that once the cork starts to crack, it cant be fixed or resealed. It looks like you did just that. Beautiful job.
Along with literally every other tool/material he uses in these videos lol when I saw the grinder thing I was like yeah this is def not a DIY at home sort of thing lol 😆
My dad was a cobbler, many a time I saw him doing work like this, also hand stitching leather soles on leather uppers. Masterclass, and the smell of leather from his workshop. Great memories.
Pure perfection! Even tho most of us watching don't own these tools to complete the job like this pro, it's so satisfying to watch them being repaired with such care. Excellent video with no need for annoying voice over!
I thought that I was the only one who likes this type of videos,😂 but there are a lot of people who like them😍they're so relaxing to see 💆🏻♀️ I love it 😌 amazing job 🙌🏼
This is so goddamn satisfying. I love to see the care you put in each shoe restoration, and how much of a difference there is compared to the last one. Such a good job.
As much respect as I have for this craftsman and his patience and skill, I suspect the cost of an intricate and fastidious repair like that would cost almost as much as investing in a new pair of Birkenstock’s
It's a little pricey but usually my customers have very rare or discontinued birkenstocks. It is also cheaper to repair them then to just buy a new pair. The leather patina looks beautiful when aged.
@@kimberlywatts4493 I am in California, usually by googling "birkenstock authorized repair dealer" you can find someone close to you, sending it to me would require a shipping fee.
Wow this is a really good video! I'm gonna do this sole repair on my wolverine boots.I was gonna try to repair the soles myself but didn't know how to get the soles off..but now I know I can cut them off and grind them down.then reglue the new soles on.the boots have a wedge sole like a soft sponge.thanks
I had a pair of Birkenstock sandals for almost 10 years. I cleaned them with Dawn dish detergent and an old toothbrush. I never protected the cork though. Still. 10 years for a pair of shoes I cleaned all the time, I'll take that. 👍
Birkenstock used to have a repair service where you would send your old pair for sole and cork replacement for half the price of new ones! Sadly this service stopped a few years ago.
Ich habe den Reparaturservice vor 3 Jahren bei Birkenstock genutzt. Es gibt ihn meiner Meinung noch, ist allerdings sehr teuer geworden. Ich glaube 50 € für ein neues Fußbett mit Sohle. Ich war damals allerdings nicht ganz zufrieden mit dem Service. Sohle und Fußbett sind OK, aber irgendwie hat der Service das Leder versaut. Die Riemen sind schrumplig und knittrig nach der Reparatur geworden. Scheinbar ist das Leder nass geworden und wurde nicht richtig getrocknet. Keine Ahnung, warum das passiert ist. Nochmal werde ich den Service nicht nutzen. Zu teuer und zudem das Leder versaut.
Great that the grip rubber can be bought to repair ... I wonder of the other components can be bought ... could be fun assembling your own pair of Birkenstocks.
This is by far the best video on this subject on youtube. 👌🏽 Only thing that I would have loved to know is the composition of the liquid soap kinda stuff by which the suede is cleaned.
After seeing this I felt like cleaning my cork sandals, but couldn't find any info about the product yo used. So what kind of stone did you use and what kind of soap for cleaning the cork? 😊
I bought my first pair 25 years ago and going to have this redone, as they don't make the color anymore. I love Birkenstocks, as they solve the issues with my feet.
Amazing, i have a lot of Birkenstock’s I knew about the sandpaper trick to clean the inside of sandals, but what glue did you use because I need to glue the cork part in the back
The suede gum and cleaning stuff looks great. As that’s the part that always looks the worst. The rest of the shoe stays tough for quite a while. Thanks !
@@lalisasmr personally i just hate breaking in new Birkenstocks and it gives me blisters for days. So i am very happy with this video to have some tips for getting the most out of my pair
But the old ones are so very comfy, they are moulded to the shape of you feet, new ones take ages to get like that again. And just about when they get really comfy is when they start to look like they are falling apart. Its a never ending circle
Absolutely beautiful!! I’ve watched this video multiple times! Did you use a horsehair polish brush to clean the footbed? Also I can’t find the ugg suede cleaner you used. Is it the Ugg Cleaner and Conditioner the same thing?
Thanks for your comment C N! yes I used both horsehair brush and a little hard one like toothbrush to clean. Cleaner and conditioner are different. Conditioner is used after cleaning. You can use any kind of suede cleaners for footbed cleaning.
I was looking for how to fix the cork in the back. I see he uses an adhesive that looks like airplane glue or cement. Can you tell us which glue you use? Great video since I own multiple pairs!
Wow, nice video! I was looking for the "how to clean a Birkenstock" but also got interested by how you nicely glued the sole. What kind of glue that you use, and does it have to be heated?
Thanks. The glue that I used is Renia colle de cologne. After gluing both sides and dry them. And then heated them to stick together. You do not have to heat them if they are not completely dried.
Was it just me that thought "poo-ey, stinky, dried up foot sweat" when the suede was being sanded???? 😲👃😱 Great video tho, could watch these for hours x
Jacqueline, If the cork has a small crack, it can be glued and sealed. But if the cork cracked too much, then footbed should be replaced. Please subscribe,share,and like :) Thank you!
This is one of the best videos I've ever seen. So relaxing yet informative and entertaining. Great job:)
Thanks for your comment Gee K👍👍👍
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Did more than clean...
Ok
“How to clean Birkenstock’s” these mf replaced the whole damn sole 😭😭
Darlaina Bell 🤣🤣👏🏽
lmaooo
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So disappointing to not get and easier way
I was surprised that you were able to restore the cork. I was told by a repair shop that once the cork starts to crack, it cant be fixed or resealed. It looks like you did just that. Beautiful job.
🌸 I still have my favourite cork sandal that I can have repair
I didn’t think it could be fixed, but now I know it can be done 😊
Hold on let me just casually pull my sheet of sole material out lol
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Right lol
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Along with literally every other tool/material he uses in these videos lol when I saw the grinder thing I was like yeah this is def not a DIY at home sort of thing lol 😆
As soon as he pulled off and replaced the sole i knew i just had to give in and buy a new pair of birkenstocks
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exactly 🤣
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You could just send them to Birkenstock. They repair them too.
😂 😂
This in not cleaning its a full repair
it's cleaning and repairing :)
@@RepairStudio mabe the word "Restore" is more appriopriate?
that sounds right:)
Same exact thoughts when I watched passed 2 minutes 😂
@@cashcashmoney6964 You mean “maybe” ?
I've no idea why YT recommended me this video, but boy does it know me better than I do.. It was soooo satisfying to watch..!
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I'm on my second video now lol
This is some MASTERCLASS shit right here. Video should’ve been called “how to restore Birkenstocks like that old guy did to Woody in toy story”
Thanks for your comment👍
Ok, this is really interesting. I was ready to buy the sole material. But, machinery too??? To Do: Order a new pair!
LMAO
My dad was a cobbler, many a time I saw him doing work like this, also hand stitching leather soles on leather uppers. Masterclass, and the smell of leather from his workshop. Great memories.
My father and grandfather are a cobbler, too👍
@@RepairStudio Bravo! Clearly talent runs in the family.
Pure perfection! Even tho most of us watching don't own these tools to complete the job like this pro, it's so satisfying to watch them being repaired with such care. Excellent video with no need for annoying voice over!
This is not how to clean..this is totaly how to reborn your old Birkenstock. Perfecto bro 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for your comment Mr Bazooka👍
This was so satisfying to watch!
Thank you so much for your comment! I have more restoration videos in my channel. Please subscribe and like:)
The cork part impressed me! I wasn’t sure you’d be able to fix it!
i'm sorry this is not a CLEANING video this is a total RESTORATION and you did that. Awesome.
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Absolutely beautiful work! Birkenstocks are my favorite and worth the effort to preserve. Love the video!
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What a great gift idea. Imagine ur husband saying “hey honey I ur favorite pair of old birkenstocks restored” 🥺
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So true. My boyfriend had 2 pairs of heels repaired & restored for a birthday gift for me once. I was so amazed!
Well it’s about damn time Ive seen a clean Birkenstock.
I have no how I always get recommended these type of videos but I’m glad I’m here for the resurrection of these birkenstocks lol
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I thought that I was the only one who likes this type of videos,😂 but there are a lot of people who like them😍they're so relaxing to see 💆🏻♀️ I love it 😌 amazing job 🙌🏼
I didn’t know suede can be cleaned this way and that an old Birkenstock can be repaired so well!! Good work 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for your comment, Rose🙏
This video should last forever, I'm eternally grateful to you for putting the time and effort to craft such a masterpiece
Thanks so much for your respectful comment, Maximum Blaster🙏🙏👍👍😄😄
the meticulous attention to detail is incredible, great video
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What a talent , just amazing to watch the work that is put into the repair.
This is so goddamn satisfying. I love to see the care you put in each shoe restoration, and how much of a difference there is compared to the last one. Such a good job.
Thanks Veronica🙏
As much respect as I have for this craftsman and his patience and skill, I suspect the cost of an intricate and fastidious repair like that would cost almost as much as investing in a new pair of Birkenstock’s
It's a little pricey but usually my customers have very rare or discontinued birkenstocks. It is also cheaper to repair them then to just buy a new pair. The leather patina looks beautiful when aged.
@@plasmaty I will definitely check to see if I can get them repaired just asking you do you make repairs like that are you in Philadelphia
@@kimberlywatts4493 I am in California, usually by googling "birkenstock authorized repair dealer" you can find someone close to you, sending it to me would require a shipping fee.
@@plasmaty where in California are you?
why buy new if you can repair, restore and support local artisans ? You get to keep your perfectly fitted pair and it's way more ecological
Wow this is a really good video! I'm gonna do this sole repair on my wolverine boots.I was gonna try to repair the soles myself but didn't know how to get the soles off..but now I know I can cut them off and grind them down.then reglue the new soles on.the boots have a wedge sole like a soft sponge.thanks
Thanks for your comment Rude! Yes you can do it yourself:)
This is so cool. I definitely need to find a shoe shop to refab mine instead of just replacing them when it's time!
I had a pair of Birkenstock sandals for almost 10 years. I cleaned them with Dawn dish detergent and an old toothbrush. I never protected the cork though. Still. 10 years for a pair of shoes I cleaned all the time, I'll take that. 👍
good for you👍
@@stephhawk76 bet your mom's were like the best smell ever
@@stephhawk76 tattoo that's kind of hot too high all this chick who emotions her feet and stick y so it's like
I am dying to smell my neighbors boots outside of her of her apartment door
Like somebody dare me too and I will go get them
I’ve watched this twice and I know now what I need to be in life... a Birkenstock repair dude.
Thanks for your comment Nick !
Shouldn't the caption be "how to rebuild a birkenstock."?
thanks for your advice:)
Wish I would've seen this before getting rid of my old pair
yeah it's worth to try, Paul.
Never throw away, always repair. Be aware.
same
here
i regret it
Paul R. Screvane Same!!
@@RepairStudio even normal ppl might not change the sole
This is fantastic! Do you recommend any particular suede gum and suede cleaner?
any brand would work
Ok you lost me at "cut the sole off"
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Ha ha ha, great comment 😂
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Is more like make new shoe.
Thanks for the video, you did a nice job restoring the shoe!
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This is the first video of yours that I've seen. What a great job you did! Very satisfying view! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for your comment, DixieBelle🙏
He clearly also does this whole process to his hands.
I love these videos.
I KNOW!!! I kept on staring at the beautiful hands and nails 💕
You're an amazing cobbler and what you do is a lost art in this world. Well done!
Thank you🙏🙏
I don't know why am I watching this at 3am.. But to see the whole process of this is truly satisfying.
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Birkenstock used to have a repair service where you would send your old pair for sole and cork replacement for half the price of new ones! Sadly this service stopped a few years ago.
Ich habe den Reparaturservice vor 3 Jahren bei Birkenstock genutzt. Es gibt ihn meiner Meinung noch, ist allerdings sehr teuer geworden. Ich glaube 50 € für ein neues Fußbett mit Sohle.
Ich war damals allerdings nicht ganz zufrieden mit dem Service. Sohle und Fußbett sind OK, aber irgendwie hat der Service das Leder versaut. Die Riemen sind schrumplig und knittrig nach der Reparatur geworden. Scheinbar ist das Leder nass geworden und wurde nicht richtig getrocknet. Keine Ahnung, warum das passiert ist. Nochmal werde ich den Service nicht nutzen. Zu teuer und zudem das Leder versaut.
Great that the grip rubber can be bought to repair ... I wonder of the other components can be bought ... could be fun assembling your own pair of Birkenstocks.
Do all the things needed for repair, tools and preparations ultimately cost more than new shoes?
Better for thé planet!
@@soyabai35 😀
This is not cleaning. This is artistry.
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This is by far the best video on this subject on youtube. 👌🏽 Only thing that I would have loved to know is the composition of the liquid soap kinda stuff by which the suede is cleaned.
Thanks for your comment👍I used ugg suede cleaner, but you can use any kinds of suede cleaner for cleaning footbeds:)
@@RepairStudio Thank you. I don't think those are available where I stay. Is there any homemade options to make that soapy stuff?
I guess there are several methods to make suede cleaner at home. You can Google it:)
After seeing this I felt like cleaning my cork sandals, but couldn't find any info about the product yo used. So what kind of stone did you use and what kind of soap for cleaning the cork? 😊
woly suede velours gum, angelus suede cleaner :)
These are the best shoes i ever had in my life .they are extremely comfortable.
yes I like birks too👍😄
Really? They killed my feet
I bought my first pair 25 years ago and going to have this redone, as they don't make the color anymore. I love Birkenstocks, as they solve the issues with my feet.
you are a patient soul, answering so very many questions 30 x over... patient and kind 🧡
Thank you🙏
Amazing, i have a lot of Birkenstock’s I knew about the sandpaper trick to clean the inside of sandals, but what glue did you use because I need to glue the cork part in the back
glue is renia colle de cologne and you'd better to seal the Cork.
Any idea about resoling once it gets worn out
Mine is about 6 months and it is going pretty good don’t want to dump it
man this is an art 😂
Craftsmanship is art, yes
Wow I had no idea they could be restored Awesome & satisfying video!
Some say that your still working on the second shoe to this day!?!? Is it true? 😅
😄long time ago ruclips.net/video/mjX13mWQypQ/видео.html
Great job 👍👍👍👍.
And what preparation were they cleaned with????What is it exactly called and what is it painted on the edges of the cork with?????
sued cleaner and Kelly cork renew:)
this video just kept getting better and better. there's hope for my Birkenstocks!! thank you!!!
We could have said to send me to me I don't know okay tomorrow and clean them and send them back I will pay tó bórrów
If we can do all this ....y to buy those footwears ....rather buy which can be used and thrown out ...
This was such a joy to watch.
Thanks AlexBrown!
something about him only doing one shoe at a time really gets to me
Awesome craftmanship...👍
Thanks for your comment Pr Sam🙏
Work of art...
The suede gum and cleaning stuff looks great. As that’s the part that always looks the worst. The rest of the shoe stays tough for quite a while.
Thanks !
Why is this strangely hypnotic!
I agree 🤣
Amazing work! Congrats!
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How much does this cost compared to just buying a new pair of Birkenstock’s? Just curious
There is no price to save our planet from unnecessary rubbish
I'd rather just buy a new pair. Recently bought my mom a pair which is why I watched this. Interesting but wouldn't go through this.
@@Julia-ws9wn u can bring it to one of the stores and they can fix it
beautiful video. What glue do you use to glue the sole? THANK YOU
renia colle de cologne
Can you please list all cleaning agents and repair materials you use. I think I'll try it myself. Thanks!
Ugg suede cleaner and a sheet of Birkenstock sole and Kelly cork renew:)
Great job👍
日本🇯🇵からです。はじめまして😊 こういう動画を探してました！参考にさせて頂きます。本当に素晴らしい👏👏
What do you charge to restore Birkenstock’s like these?
hi!
wow!
youre amazing!
may i ask what kind of glue should i use to stick the strap to its cork?
thank you and God bless you
I used renia colle de cologne
I like the sounds in this video, it is like ASMR 🥰 so relaxing and useful. Today i cleaned my Birkenstock (but they didn't get as clean as yours).
I like to hear that you were relaxed :)
I’ve had a pair of black London’s since 92. I’ve resoled em twice. They still look new.
This is amazing. So often we just throw out a broken pair of shoes, which is so wasteful.
Thanks for your comment🙏
You can recycle older shoes. Often times it's more sensible to buy a new pair instead of having your existing pair repaired. Repairing can be pricey.
@@lalisasmr that sounds right too
@@lalisasmr personally i just hate breaking in new Birkenstocks and it gives me blisters for days. So i am very happy with this video to have some tips for getting the most out of my pair
It's good to hear that my video is useful for you:) Thanks InShort👍
Nice video. What grit was the sandpaper? TIA
400 :)
I wonder paying for cleaning/repairing birkenstock is worthy enough than buying a new pair instead.
I agree, a new pair is $100
I get that it’s more convenient to buy a new pair, but repair is more ecological. Fixing instead of buying new is an incredible goal of life
that's true.😊
But the old ones are so very comfy, they are moulded to the shape of you feet, new ones take ages to get like that again. And just about when they get really comfy is when they start to look like they are falling apart. Its a never ending circle
@@purplesnowdrop you got the point👍
HI. What type of sandpaper do you use?180. Instead, do you use an abrasive rubber as the first step? Thank you
medium to fine
Beautiful job! Wow, masterclass.
Another fantastic transformation & relaxing to watch too!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
How do I book your services, amazing work!
Absolutely beautiful!! I’ve watched this video multiple times! Did you use a horsehair polish brush to clean the footbed? Also I can’t find the ugg suede cleaner you used. Is it the Ugg Cleaner and Conditioner the same thing?
Thanks for your comment C N! yes I used both horsehair brush and a little hard one like toothbrush to clean. Cleaner and conditioner are different. Conditioner is used after cleaning. You can use any kind of suede cleaners for footbed cleaning.
Some boys gets relax by watching relaxing videos and music, myself watching how to repair burks and relaxing
So the cleaning part, yeah that's at 5:18. You're welcome 😊
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I was looking for how to fix the cork in the back. I see he uses an adhesive that looks like airplane glue or cement. Can you tell us which glue you use? Great video since I own multiple pairs!
I used Renia Colle de cologne
Wow, wish I could find someone in my area who could repair all of my run down Berkinstocks.
Hopefully you can find a good place for your Birks, Lynnette😄
That would probably be more expensive than buying new ones, especially because that is a rare craft nowdays😅
Idk why I watched it but it was worth it 😍
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You just made a very happy hippie hop!!
Ok great ,but where do I buy suede gum ?
@Jean you can buy it at your local repair store or Amazon.
Where do u get these supplies to clean. Is there this type of service in Toronto ontario
your local repair store or amazon
Wow, nice video! I was looking for the "how to clean a Birkenstock" but also got interested by how you nicely glued the sole. What kind of glue that you use, and does it have to be heated?
Thanks. The glue that I used is Renia colle de cologne. After gluing both sides and dry them. And then heated them to stick together. You do not have to heat them if they are not completely dried.
@@RepairStudio Thank you for your reply, appreciate it!
What kind of solution / product did you use to clean the footbed?
suede cleaner
@@RepairStudio Any brand in particular you recommend (Saphir, Angelus, Kiwi)?
all products are good. I'm using Angelus..
Idk how I ended up here
That wasn't really a cleaning, that was whole reworking. You did a great job, though! Amazing!
Where’s your repair shop?! I would love to bring my shoes in! You do an amazing job!!
Thanks for your comment, Leonardo! My shop is located in Vancouver Canada :)
Great job! I had mine resting in the bin 🤣
Was it just me that thought "poo-ey, stinky, dried up foot sweat" when the suede was being sanded???? 😲👃😱
Great video tho, could watch these for hours x
What products do you use?
Bloody enjoyable watch though. Do more
맡겨서 세탁/복원하는게 새로 사는것보다 금액이 덜드나요? 정말 힘들어보이는 작업이라서요ㅠㅠ
버켄스탁도 가격이 다양해서 너무 싼건 새로 사시는게 낫을거에요:) 하지만 아웃솔만 교체해도 더 오래 신을수 있으니 수선할 가치가 있죠!
where did you buy birk rubber mat. clean restoration 👌
I bought it from my supplier "Labelle Supply"
Смотрю и успокаиваюсь) Золотые руки!
There are cracks/breakdown in the cork? I thought when that happens the cork has to be replaced.
Jacqueline, If the cork has a small crack, it can be glued and sealed. But if the cork cracked too much, then footbed should be replaced. Please subscribe,share,and like :)
Thank you!
Beautiful now I want to own my first pair❤
This seems just as expensive and more work than just buying a new pair.
very pleasant to watch!
This vid was transformative !
Thanks for your comment, Kate:)