I'm 62 and retired. You guys sparked my interest into shoe repair which led to me taking day courses to learn the trade. I thought you should know how far your influence stretches.
In context, a simple sole and heel replacement takes.......under 2 hrs......give or take. This taking 2 days is a sheer commitment to your craft and attention to every detail!! You went above and beyond for your customer and it has not gone unnoticed. Well done guys!!
I have a pair of John Lobb ‘William’ double monks similar to these, mine are 18 years old and absolutely immaculate, I don’t understand how people can buy expensive beautiful shoes, mistreat them and allow them to deteriorate to this extent. Nice rescue gentlemen.
I literally couldn’t agree more. My partner and friends often make jokes about me being obsessive with the maintenance of the shoes I buy (“ooh fancy shoe trees” “you gonna put the shoe cream on when you get home” “don’t forget to wax” etc.) - yet they don’t realise that they are spending a couple of hundred pounds every time they have a special occasion on new shoes because with all the ones they own the leather is cracked, the shape has gone and they look awful. My Lobbs (also a double monk), my Green’s, my Churchs, my Loakes - all of them are as good as brand new despite being 3/4 years old with multiple wears. I get to wear the best shoes you can buy for essentially the same money they spend on all their mediocre ones.
No clue how this showed up in my recommended, I've never cared or even considered shoe anything (I don't know what or who John Lobb is) in my life, but WOW, this was incredible to watch! I had no idea how much actual artistry and work goes into nice shoes! I gotta see more of this! You guys earned my subscription!
Same here. Was watching and thinking who would put that kinda money to get their shoes done by a professional. Googled the shoes and got a $1400 price tag. Might be worth it after all lol
I never heard of John Lobb until several years ago. I diligently researched John Lobb and saw that these were literally hand crafted. They are very expensive, but with proper care, will last more than my lifetime. Ferragamo are very well crafted shoes.
Aye, same here. I own a $300 pair of cowboy boots and pair of Nikes, not really a shoe guy, definitely don't own any foot wear costing $1,000 - 3,000 and never watched a video about shoes but here we are XD. Once I saw how much work and artistry was going into this repair I knew you were paying a premium for it and had to google the shoes to learn more.
@@Si_Vert Excellent ! I know, I believe from articles in magazines, that John Lobb shoes are handcrafted, much like Salvatore Ferragamo. Although extremely expensive, they are well worth owning. One needs to perform basic routine maintenance, which unfortunately I do not have that knowledge. I do know shoe trees are vital for keeping shoes in top condition, for which I need to get back into that habit!
These cost 1055 pounds new, they are made about 40 miles from my house. amazing repair, loved watching it . I bet the repair cost would have been not far off original cost
I have to say that this is probably the best video you've made so far guys: in my opinion, your strongest videos are ones like these, running about 25 minutes in length, which is enough time to give a really detailed picture of the complete restoration. The production value and videography are really great, and Heath takes the time to explain the reason for each step, as well as showing it. I think that viewers will really respond to the in - depth nature of videos like this one, and I think that a lot of people would be interested in seeing you guys taking on other major projects like this one, and making a longer-form video about the process. I understand that there must be a huge amount of work involved in filming a 20-25 minute video as well as conducting the restoration, but you guys are really fine craftsmen, and I think your audience would love to see more of this type of content. Best wishes guys, and thanks!!
Thank you very much, Kevin! Heath and I intentionally made this one to be around the 25 minute mark in order to see how folks would like it. Looks like it may be the sweet spot . 😉 We we’re afraid it may be too long, but we’re receiving a lot of positive feedback. We really appreciate that! We’ll definitely try to bring more of these to you. Thank you again for watching and for the feedback!
You're most welcome! One point that I forgot to ask you about: Where do I sign up for the Potter and Sons Internship Programme?! All the best gentlemen!
This prompted me to research the history of John Lobb shoes. As fascinating as your video. I love all the specialized tools used in shoe making and repair and how skillfully they are used. I love that leather trimmer with the turning handle and the stitching machines. I am a 71 year old woman. I don’t know why I am so entertained by your videos…….but I AM ❤️
This is such a testament to your mastery of your trade: complex upper repair, new insoles, full canvas ribbing, hand welting, skyvving and designing a fiddle back waist BY HAND, blind stitching, sole staining, toe plates...This is incredible. Aside from forming a last and cutting uppers, you crafted an entirely new pair of shoes. I don’t know if you could actually call these the “same” pair of shoes anymore. Truly amazing work and what an awesome showcase of your talents!
My grandfather was a shoe repairman in a small town in Michigan. I remember going to his shop in the 1960's and he would fix our shoes for a nickel or a quarter. And he had lots of shoes in there waiting to be fixed. I don't think he did any restorations like you guys do but he kept a lot of people walking around. He never had a car, just walked a few blocks to his shop.
Frank Gyomory Jr · Awesome story. I liked hearing about the 60's mom and pop shops. The time where there was no out of control inflation. Price control was working as it was meant to be 😁
@@rolandocurro8842 A quarter was actual silver, they couldn't inflate the money out of worthlessness as easily. So once they abandoned silver in coins, detached from the gold standard, all hell broke loose.
@@discgolfdetails9889 the gold standard was called the gold standard because it was attached to gold. no U.S. coin value was ever attached to silver. the value of a coin was always a portion of the dollar, which was at one point based on gold. Now, the United Kingdom's system WAS attached to silver, as a British "pound" was originally equal to one pound of sterling silver. before ww1, USA dollar was 1/20 oz of gold. So, one way to think of it is, today if you have gold, you think "how much money is this worth?" but back then it was , you had dollars and you would think "how much gold is this worth?" because gold was the universal currency, whereas today, the dollar is the universal currency... although China is certainly trying to change that, and many other countries are now trying to step away from the dollar. So, if you wanted to travel around the world, you needed gold back then. Banks would trade in gold. Today, they all use the dollar, so you can travel with the dollar and get local currency pretty much anywhere by using the dollar at the local banks or in some cases even trade it with the locals. Much different back then.
I am an engineer and there are ways to tell good work from ok work. This is probably true for all professions, but there is something fascinating about watching people producing master work with their hands. There is a special beauty about it. I don't own any fancy shoes worth fixing but if I did you'd have my business. Thanks for showing us what you guys do while making it entertaining.
Man, there's something that's just so very satisfying about seeing things-especially those the modern world has mechanized to death-being done by hand by passionate professionals who are keeping alive the time tested methods that have been in use for centuries. The added personal touch makes the end product so much more interesting than a similar item made by machines. The fact that the item is the physical manifestation of a person's passion for the craft is just a super powerful thing. I love it.
Every time I've watched you do resoles I've wondered how the holes don't just pull out - this answered that question and I'm impressed at your solution. Refreshing to see in our "disposable" world.
Anyone who has ever worked with their hands to build or repair something appreciates true craftsmanship learned over years of dedication. These shoes were so dead this video should be named resurrection.
I have my wood shop and manufacture and restore alot of neat things and furniture.....antique or modern...with a twist........( its just a hobby and not my job though ) but I know what you mean of handcrafted items have a specail place in our lives........whether it wood or leather!
I am completely obsessed with your videos. I live in Puerto Rico I haven't met any shoe repairmen. I don't know why I love it so much sometimes I wish I could have the experience of completely redoing shoes.
You would have to visit the area of Hatillo to find specialists in leather, wood and metal. That appears to be their specialty. Afterwards you can head to Carolina for a fine espresso with beans from Yauco.
People, who perfectly know their job, It is really fascinating to watch. You are incredibly unique. It´s like watching some legends about the good old days come true, with genuine, decent men and women. Im always overwhelmed.
@@TrentonHeath Thank you for the videos..When i see that every move is real handcraft and done with pinpoint precision. And every step shows love and respect for the work you are doing , Than it is not just a pleasure to watch , it make sme want to learn it.
I never would have imagined that I would sit through a 24 minute video on repairing a pair of shoes. I grew up in a small town in the 1960s that had a cobbler, who kept our family of five kids in shoes. I enjoy seeing craftmanship and pride of craft, and this was evident throughout the job. Thank you!
What a pair of fine gentlemen. Honest & extremely generous as well. I'm sure this good deed will only open your doors to much, much more opportunities and clients.
Hello, I just landed here from nowhere. I come from one of Italy's sweet spots for shoemaking production, namely le Marche region. My grandpa was a cobbler and in this video I saw after a long long time the same gestures and the same skills he used to use, in a time when repairing was much more important than throwing away worn out stuff, especially good quality stuff. I was a kid at that time and this video made me jump back in time several decades. Thank you!
The quality of the content in this particular video is unbelievably good for learning about things we likely never even thought of. Obviously Heath has the stones to start a guild of master craftsmen. Trenton and Heath are a class act.
I guess the respect you guys have for Lobb shoes is the highest compliment that the workers At the Lobb shoe works could get. My great great great grandfather immigrated to United States as a shoemaker in 1847.
I took your guys advice. My girlfriend and I were shopping at a thrift store one day and I came across some nice dress shoes. They were $10 and fit perfect. I took them to the local shoe repair guy in my city and he looked at them and said all they really needed was a shine. He charged me $2 for the shoe shine and said they were a nice pair of shoes. I told them where I got then and he said they were worth about $200. So I spent a total of $12 on a $200 pair of dress shoes.
Ha! I had a similar experience. I bought some Kenneth Cole boots at buffalo exchange for $15. They were hardly used and wish I knew how to take care of them because they were my favorite boots.
Well done! I saw some people saying stuff like “a lot of time wasted”, but, i say it was no waste at all, this work was amazing and most people would take more time and would not even get it so well done! An artesian job done by master craftsmen with a lot of experience. Congratulations and God bless y’all
As I’ve said in another video, watching you guys brings back memories of my dad’s shoemaker shop back in the 60s through 90s. Every time you use a product or machine the associated smells return. My dad learned the trade in Europe in the 50s and had to learn hand and machine methods for each repair and also how to make shoes from scratch to earn his master shoemaker title. I’ve shown my dad some of your videos and he says you guys are excellent craftsmen. He is highly impressed and so happy to see younger people picking up the trade with passion, care and talent.
For the sake of honoring a principal; of finding a way to create great content even if it meant throwing in a few freebees, avoid charging the guy a bunch of money, bought yourselves some time to catch up on other orders. Though Heath may have aged two lifetimes (and lost his cool mustache!) You showed good customer-service while giving an on-air atta-boy to Lobb’s for thiers! What a week! You two are solid! Keep it up, boys!
My dad was career military, as was I. My shoes were the finest looking shoes of anyone I worked with. Kiwi boot black, a little bit of water, and cotton balls. I would put just a tiny bit of polish on at a time, and then shine the HELL out the shoe, to a mirror-like finish. Gotta love beautiful shoes.
Have just discovered this video in my feed. My maternal grandfather was a cobbler, and this video brings back memories of my standing in his workshop, as a small boy, while watching him ply his trade. His skill was second to none. You guys remind me of him so much.
I was picturing an old man called Marvin going down into a lightless basement to pull out a dust covered binder filled with dried out yellow-stained pages to find the shoe records.
Ha ha. That old system could have been used for 100 yrs. That customer service girl may be in her 20s. That's how I picture it to make myself feel better.
I was thinking 1950’s when I heard “old system”, but I like the the notion that is just ended in 2001-ish and had been in place for 80 years. Although it probably came into place in 1976 when Hermés group bought John Lobb.
My late father-in-law, Luigi, was a shoemaker from Italy. He made beautiful shoes, and had private customers who couldn't wear ready-to-wear shoes. He made the lasts for people who had disfigured feet, then made such wonderful shoes from them, you'd never know by looking at the woman wearing the shoe that her feet were so badly misshapen. He had a shop in his basement, where he made these shoes, while working for upscale shoemakers as their factory foreman. Watching you reminds me of watching Luigi at work. It's good to see that craftsmanship is still alive.
Trenton & Heath l have a pair of shoes that used to belong to my mom like from the 60?70? Not sure, but they’re a little big on me , tan leather well kept, she was so classy , my Mom . Thanks for the videos really nice.
A joy to watch from beginning to end. Also, lovely to listen to the sounds of you both working, without irritating music underscoring everything... I think Lobb's of Jermyn Street would be proud of your restoration.
It really is amazing watching you guys work.. I had no idea the level of craftsmanship that goes into making, and fixing dress shoes, and boots.. definitely got a new subscriber!!👍👍👍
@@TrentonHeath in all seriousness you guys are amazing and the main reason I watched is because something that seems so simple to people takes amazing skill and use of tools and knowledge. Yall are amazing and I'm blessed to come across this
it was a real treat to find that someone in this country still does this in these modern throwitaway times. the last cobbler we had in the area closed up shop just a few years ago.
Yeah mine too close early 2020 when Covid just destroyed many old time family businesses. He didn’t do this details and mainly I just came for heels changes.
I love watching cobblers at work. My great uncle had a store where he did everything for shoes, boots, leather repair, and even skate sharping. It’s like a connection to the past. Thanks for making wonderful content. Take care.
This is my second day in a row sitting and watching the workmanship on shoe repairs. You gentlemen are absolutely amazing! Your work is impeccable! Loving your videos.
Sad for the future because this craftsmanship isn't being past down generationally anymore. So much has been lost for convenience. Really enjoyed watching the process of remaking these shoes.
Ron Swanson to the next level!! Good looking gents with awesome craftsmanship! My thumb is up, and have sub'd to both. I also think the accent with hair did it for me. (^_^)b
So impressed with the quality of the work you've done on these John Lobb shoes, I don't think Lobbs could have done any better. This the first video I have seen on your channel but I will be catching up. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. regards from the UK and stay safe J.
I've been fascinated with the repair of shoes my entire life. Growing up in a time where a good pair of dress shoes or boots were repaired instead of replaced was not just about saving money it was about not wasting a well fitted pair of shoes. A great pair of boots or shoes walks those miles and lives those memories of your life. I greatly appreciate your channel and this video was a truly enjoyable. Time to find a Cobbler to repair some of my old shoes!
You can tell a great deal about someone by their shoes. CEO of my Hospital, for instance. I can only imagine he is appropriately paid a very great deal of money, I wouldn't want the stress of his job. But if you are going to wear a 3,000$ suit, SHINE YOUR G-DAMN SHOES. Maybe you are a vegan and don't wish to wear leather shoes, or don't wish to wear very expensive shoes, we're good. But Scuffs? It's attention to detail and YES IT DOES MATTER. If you don't have children, pay someone or (wait for it...) do it yourself. Trust me, in clean, cared-for spiffy ( thanks, Mom-mom!) shoes you'll feel taller and better respected.
as an orthopedic shoemaker in training I really appreciated that video - it was a pleasure to see you guys working on that shoe "the old-fashioned way" because that has become really rare to witness
For anyone else wondering why you'd go through such trouble to salvage a second-hand pair of shoes, a new pair of these has a price tag of around $1,500.
@@DuctTapenWD they are bespoke shoes custom made for each person haha, such “church” shoes aren’t designed for any redneck out there therefore the price tag
Love watching skillful craftsmen like yourselves - Q, On the cracked leather uppers, would it not be possible to use a flexable resin bond mixed with fine ground leather shavings to fill the gaps?
I would have loved to hear a bit more explanation of the various steps, ie. that ridged wheel that was heated, and then rolled across the sole, prior to laying down the stacked heel... what was that all about? Aside from that, I loved your attention to detail, and that knowledge of exactly what needed to happen... wonderful!!!
Lol The work boys, keep it up. “We won’t charge you for the extra work, dw we’ll make a video out of it and make 12x as much money 💰 “ entrepreneurs at their finest
They could do not all on my shoes .. wait their Walmart mostly *sigh* oh well. Fun anyway, wish I had heard of these jobs when I was young enough to learn the trade
I always find it interesting how some people can't understand technobabble from scientists talking about relativity and cosmic anomalies..... but that's exactly what I feel like when I listen to these guys talk about shoe repair. I know absolutely nothing about anything they're doing and I am humbled watching them do their bizarre craft.
Amazing work. Oddly satisfying. After seeing this... I think I could see myself really enjoying being a cobbler. Truly amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for this!
I really appreciate your work. I admire your skills. I am sure that it took you a long time to be able to reach that stage. May God continue to bless you and your channel
Hey guys, by far this has been the most surprising of all the videos I've seen you do. You actually rebuilt the shoe's, wow is all I can say. I'm a firm believer in replacing soles,when possible on very good shoes. Thank you sir's
WoW...!!! This is hands down one of the most incredible and amazing used shoes restoration I have literally watched on RUclips..... Thanks for the excellent quality work , time & effort to make this video thus readily earning my subscription to your channel Trenton & Heath...! ❤🙏
How about a video on English shoes? What are the best brands? Church’s? What is the construction like and how do you rate these? Great channel guys. Love to see brothers working together.
What a great video I didn’t realise that the cobbler trade was so skilled, I’ve been dropping my boots off and taking my guy for granted. I owe him a beer or two, my felling boots are made to be tough and take abuse and my guy keeps them going.
Absolutely loved watching this. Is love to know what this would have cost if billed "normally?". Billing you at just $50/hr for 20 hours comes to $1,000. Your work is tremendous, presuming the shoes are worthy off that love and attention
Did you know that magic was the word that described most skills and crafts, including things like weaving, sewing, smithing and architecture in the early times? Blacksmiths and architects were considered magicians until the middle ages. To most early ppl someone took a bunch of leather and plant fibers and bone needles somewhere and when they came back they had magiced it into a pair of leather pants! Pure magic! Or someone took rocks and did something with fire and suddenly there was a shiny knife or hoe made from odd rocks and fire! It was all magic. So in essence magic is the old word for science and technology and craftmanship.
@@Katharina-rp7iq thanks for sharing that with me and it makes perfect sense Also I saw a documentary on how religious leaders in the past would build sub walls in buildings and speak through them making the unknowing person on the other side think it was the god they believed in talking to them and these places were buried for thousands of years so I can almost imagine the impact something like that would have in those times
I’m not a “shoe guy” but can appreciate the craftsmanship involved! This actually makes me think about improving my dress game just to rock a pair of these... great work guys!
Cracking job. Would love to spend a day in your work shop. Cobbler myself in Edinburgh Scotland. Customer sadly lost her brother and he was so keen on buying good shoes. She asked if I would like them. To my shock horror they where all john lobb shoes. Practically brand new. The craftsmanship on these are second to none.
Great dudes. Great craftsmen. Great Channel. Proud subscriber. Love this channel and great to see a new video with all the best elements we love in these shoe restorations!
I'm 62 and retired. You guys sparked my interest into shoe repair which led to me taking day courses to learn the trade. I thought you should know how far your influence stretches.
How's it going?
In context, a simple sole and heel replacement takes.......under 2 hrs......give or take. This taking 2 days is a sheer commitment to your craft and attention to every detail!! You went above and beyond for your customer and it has not gone unnoticed. Well done guys!!
Thank you so much!
I have a pair of John Lobb ‘William’ double monks similar to these, mine are 18 years old and absolutely immaculate, I don’t understand how people can buy expensive beautiful shoes, mistreat them and allow them to deteriorate to this extent. Nice rescue gentlemen.
I literally couldn’t agree more.
My partner and friends often make jokes about me being obsessive with the maintenance of the shoes I buy (“ooh fancy shoe trees” “you gonna put the shoe cream on when you get home” “don’t forget to wax” etc.) - yet they don’t realise that they are spending a couple of hundred pounds every time they have a special occasion on new shoes because with all the ones they own the leather is cracked, the shape has gone and they look awful. My Lobbs (also a double monk), my Green’s, my Churchs, my Loakes - all of them are as good as brand new despite being 3/4 years old with multiple wears.
I get to wear the best shoes you can buy for essentially the same money they spend on all their mediocre ones.
@@georgeoshea9961do you have a video recommendation of daily shoe care
Once again the algorithm comes through with the goods. Pure craftsmanship is always great to watch.
Absolutely! Seeing the amount of work going into a pair of truly handcrafted shoes, it's no surprise they're not to be had for cheap. 😅
lol @ "pure".
there is something cathartic about this right!
No clue how this showed up in my recommended, I've never cared or even considered shoe anything (I don't know what or who John Lobb is) in my life, but WOW, this was incredible to watch! I had no idea how much actual artistry and work goes into nice shoes! I gotta see more of this! You guys earned my subscription!
Same here. Was watching and thinking who would put that kinda money to get their shoes done by a professional. Googled the shoes and got a $1400 price tag. Might be worth it after all lol
I never heard of John Lobb until several years ago. I diligently researched John Lobb and saw that these were literally hand crafted. They are very expensive, but with proper care, will last more than my lifetime.
Ferragamo are very well crafted shoes.
Aye, same here. I own a $300 pair of cowboy boots and pair of Nikes, not really a shoe guy, definitely don't own any foot wear costing $1,000 - 3,000 and never watched a video about shoes but here we are XD. Once I saw how much work and artistry was going into this repair I knew you were paying a premium for it and had to google the shoes to learn more.
@@frothe42 Made in my home town on Northampton, we have a dozen high end shoe brands hand crafted in the town.
@@Si_Vert Excellent ! I know, I believe from articles in magazines, that John Lobb shoes are handcrafted, much like Salvatore Ferragamo.
Although extremely expensive, they are well worth owning.
One needs to perform basic routine maintenance, which unfortunately I do not have that knowledge.
I do know shoe trees are vital for keeping shoes in top condition, for which I need to get back into that habit!
These cost 1055 pounds new, they are made about 40 miles from my house. amazing repair, loved watching it . I bet the repair cost would have been not far off original cost
RUclips: yo wanna see someone fixing a pair of shoes?
Me: no why wou.. ooh that’s interesting
welcome to the family xD
I was thinking the same thing.
Fr just put me on lol
RUclips: wanna see 2 gay dudes fix these shoes
@@JordanJank Why bro? And even if they were gay why does that matter? They aren't projecting any of it onto you or anyone else watching.
My father and grandfather did boot and shoe repair for 47 years in KS. Nice to see a well made video on this. Well done!
I have to say that this is probably the best video you've made so far guys: in my opinion, your strongest videos are ones like these, running about 25 minutes in length, which is enough time to give a really detailed picture of the complete restoration. The production value and videography are really great, and Heath takes the time to explain the reason for each step, as well as showing it.
I think that viewers will really respond to the in - depth nature of videos like this one, and I think that a lot of people would be interested in seeing you guys taking on other major projects like this one, and making a longer-form video about the process. I understand that there must be a huge amount of work involved in filming a 20-25 minute video as well as conducting the restoration, but you guys are really fine craftsmen, and I think your audience would love to see more of this type of content.
Best wishes guys, and thanks!!
Thank you very much, Kevin! Heath and I intentionally made this one to be around the 25 minute mark in order to see how folks would like it. Looks like it may be the sweet spot . 😉 We we’re afraid it may be too long, but we’re receiving a lot of positive feedback. We really appreciate that! We’ll definitely try to bring more of these to you. Thank you again for watching and for the feedback!
Thank you so much! We try hard to please our viewers with our content.
You're most welcome! One point that I forgot to ask you about: Where do I sign up for the Potter and Sons Internship Programme?! All the best gentlemen!
Yeah this is definitely a fine length for this type of video. It didn't feel that long honestly.
It was a great length and really cool to see the details of an awesome restoration.
This prompted me to research the history of John Lobb shoes. As fascinating as your video. I love all the specialized tools used in shoe making and repair and how skillfully they are used. I love that leather trimmer with the turning handle and the stitching machines. I am a 71 year old woman. I don’t know why I am so entertained by your videos…….but I AM ❤️
I'm a 21 year old woman and I'm similarly surprised by how entertaining I find these videos! I suppose its a testament to their craftsmanship
This is such a testament to your mastery of your trade: complex upper repair, new insoles, full canvas ribbing, hand welting, skyvving and designing a fiddle back waist BY HAND, blind stitching, sole staining, toe plates...This is incredible. Aside from forming a last and cutting uppers, you crafted an entirely new pair of shoes. I don’t know if you could actually call these the “same” pair of shoes anymore.
Truly amazing work and what an awesome showcase of your talents!
Thanks, Colt! We really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it, sir!
I'm a country boy, I like making leather holsters and sheaths. But you boys are the Michael Angelo of leather work. I love watching your channel!!!
No idea why this came up as recommended, but this was seriously cool. Love watching artists work with their hands.
My grandfather was a shoe repairman in a small town in Michigan. I remember going to his shop in the 1960's and he would fix our shoes for a nickel or a quarter. And he had lots of shoes in there waiting to be fixed. I don't think he did any restorations like you guys do but he kept a lot of people walking around. He never had a car, just walked a few blocks to his shop.
Frank Gyomory Jr · Awesome story. I liked hearing about the 60's mom and pop shops. The time where there was no out of control inflation. Price control was working as it was meant to be 😁
Your grandpa charged you? Lol. That's kinda f*d up.
@@The_Not_So_Great_Cornholio teaches you the value of money or to take better care of your shoes to avoid having to pay a quarter. Dummy.
@@rolandocurro8842 A quarter was actual silver, they couldn't inflate the money out of worthlessness as easily. So once they abandoned silver in coins, detached from the gold standard, all hell broke loose.
@@discgolfdetails9889 the gold standard was called the gold standard because it was attached to gold. no U.S. coin value was ever attached to silver. the value of a coin was always a portion of the dollar, which was at one point based on gold. Now, the United Kingdom's system WAS attached to silver, as a British "pound" was originally equal to one pound of sterling silver. before ww1, USA dollar was 1/20 oz of gold. So, one way to think of it is, today if you have gold, you think "how much money is this worth?" but back then it was , you had dollars and you would think "how much gold is this worth?" because gold was the universal currency, whereas today, the dollar is the universal currency... although China is certainly trying to change that, and many other countries are now trying to step away from the dollar. So, if you wanted to travel around the world, you needed gold back then. Banks would trade in gold. Today, they all use the dollar, so you can travel with the dollar and get local currency pretty much anywhere by using the dollar at the local banks or in some cases even trade it with the locals. Much different back then.
I am an engineer and there are ways to tell good work from ok work. This is probably true for all professions, but there is something fascinating about watching people producing master work with their hands. There is a special beauty about it. I don't own any fancy shoes worth fixing but if I did you'd have my business. Thanks for showing us what you guys do while making it entertaining.
Man, there's something that's just so very satisfying about seeing things-especially those the modern world has mechanized to death-being done by hand by passionate professionals who are keeping alive the time tested methods that have been in use for centuries. The added personal touch makes the end product so much more interesting than a similar item made by machines. The fact that the item is the physical manifestation of a person's passion for the craft is just a super powerful thing. I love it.
As a former tanner I really enjoy watching this video. Great craftsmanship. This is what I call sustainable footwear. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you!
Every time I've watched you do resoles I've wondered how the holes don't just pull out - this answered that question and I'm impressed at your solution. Refreshing to see in our "disposable" world.
Jennifer Krajcir Thank you! Glad to see we answered your question. 🙂
Anyone who has ever worked with their hands to build or repair something appreciates true craftsmanship learned over years of dedication. These shoes were so dead this video should be named resurrection.
Thank you so much!
I have my wood shop and manufacture and restore alot of neat things and furniture.....antique or modern...with a twist........( its just a hobby and not my job though ) but I know what you mean of handcrafted items have a specail place in our lives........whether it wood or leather!
Facts
Never thought that I’d be subscribing to a shoe repair channel but here we are. Bravi Maestri, and that’s very high praise in Italian
Grazie!
I am completely obsessed with your videos. I live in Puerto Rico I haven't met any shoe repairmen. I don't know why I love it so much sometimes I wish I could have the experience of completely redoing shoes.
You would have to visit the area of Hatillo to find specialists in leather, wood and metal. That appears to be their specialty. Afterwards you can head to Carolina for a fine espresso with beans from Yauco.
Go to the ebanesteria Estevez, the owner will guide you to the specialists.
People, who perfectly know their job, It is really fascinating to watch. You are incredibly unique. It´s like watching some legends about the good old days come true, with genuine, decent men and women. Im always overwhelmed.
Anastasia Ermola Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@@TrentonHeath Thank you for the videos..When i see that every move is real handcraft and done with pinpoint precision. And every step shows love and respect for the work you are doing , Than it is not just a pleasure to watch , it make sme want to learn it.
I never would have imagined that I would sit through a 24 minute video on repairing a pair of shoes. I grew up in a small town in the 1960s that had a cobbler, who kept our family of five kids in shoes. I enjoy seeing craftmanship and pride of craft, and this was evident throughout the job. Thank you!
The customer virtually ended up with a handmade pair of shoes! As they said, well done to all parties!
What a pair of fine gentlemen. Honest & extremely generous as well. I'm sure this good deed will only open your doors to much, much more opportunities and clients.
TheNunakun Thank you so much! We really appreciate that.
Hello, I just landed here from nowhere. I come from one of Italy's sweet spots for shoemaking production, namely le Marche region. My grandpa was a cobbler and in this video I saw after a long long time the same gestures and the same skills he used to use, in a time when repairing was much more important than throwing away worn out stuff, especially good quality stuff. I was a kid at that time and this video made me jump back in time several decades. Thank you!
Arusta Furia!
The quality of the content in this particular video is unbelievably good for learning about things we likely never even thought of. Obviously Heath has the stones to start a guild of master craftsmen. Trenton and Heath are a class act.
As always, thank you so much!
I guess the respect you guys have for Lobb shoes is the highest compliment that the workers At the Lobb shoe works could get. My great great great grandfather immigrated to United States as a shoemaker in 1847.
I took your guys advice. My girlfriend and I were shopping at a thrift store one day and I came across some nice dress shoes. They were $10 and fit perfect. I took them to the local shoe repair guy in my city and he looked at them and said all they really needed was a shine. He charged me $2 for the shoe shine and said they were a nice pair of shoes. I told them where I got then and he said they were worth about $200. So I spent a total of $12 on a $200 pair of dress shoes.
Yeah man I do the same thing with motorcycle leathers haha.
Ha! I had a similar experience. I bought some Kenneth Cole boots at buffalo exchange for $15. They were hardly used and wish I knew how to take care of them because they were my favorite boots.
People make real money flipping shoes.
Charity shops have some cheap real diamonds there..you just need to find them...
I had never heard of John Lobb boots before. Learned about $2000 shoes id be afraid to wear.
I was proud to know I was wearing shoes that you had rebuilt while watching this video! I know mine were handle with the same care!!
Well done!
I saw some people saying stuff like “a lot of time wasted”, but, i say it was no waste at all, this work was amazing and most people would take more time and would not even get it so well done!
An artesian job done by master craftsmen with a lot of experience.
Congratulations and God bless y’all
Gotta say I love the attitude of giving free service in the name of a video.
As I’ve said in another video, watching you guys brings back memories of my dad’s shoemaker shop back in the 60s through 90s. Every time you use a product or machine the associated smells return.
My dad learned the trade in Europe in the 50s and had to learn hand and machine methods for each repair and also how to make shoes from scratch to earn his master shoemaker title. I’ve shown my dad some of your videos and he says you guys are excellent craftsmen. He is highly impressed and so happy to see younger people picking up the trade with passion, care and talent.
For the sake of honoring a principal; of finding a way to create great content even if it meant throwing in a few freebees, avoid charging the guy a bunch of money, bought yourselves some time to catch up on other orders. Though Heath may have aged two lifetimes (and lost his cool mustache!) You showed good customer-service while giving an on-air atta-boy to Lobb’s for thiers! What a week! You two are solid! Keep it up, boys!
Thank you so much! You’re too kind.
My dad was career military, as was I. My shoes were the finest looking shoes of anyone I worked with. Kiwi boot black, a little bit of water, and cotton balls. I would put just a tiny bit of polish on at a time, and then shine the HELL out the shoe, to a mirror-like finish. Gotta love beautiful shoes.
I'm always amused by the dress shoes of people that were never in the military. Five minutes with some kiwi black and everyone marvels at my shoes
Kiwi boot polish! The smell brings back memories.
Have just discovered this video in my feed.
My maternal grandfather was a cobbler, and this video brings back memories of my standing in his workshop, as a small boy, while watching him ply his trade. His skill was second to none. You guys remind me of him so much.
They sent in a pair of old, tattered John Lobb shoes and got back a pair of custom made Potter and Son's Double Monks
These were yours you lucky SOB? :)
@@richardflathmann937 no
M. P. Lmao
@@m.p.2482 wait r u serious
@@richardflathmann937 Reading comprehension.....you don't have any.
This is incredible. Made a $1400 pair of shoes into a $3000 pair. Kick ass guys. You are true craftsman.
It is a joy to see a man crafted at his work. You guys truly do amazing restorations.
Who else heard "old system" and thought like the 70's or 80's? Then heard "00-01" and just got soul crushed.
I was picturing an old man called Marvin going down into a lightless basement to pull out a dust covered binder filled with dried out yellow-stained pages to find the shoe records.
Ha ha. That old system could have been used for 100 yrs. That customer service girl may be in her 20s. That's how I picture it to make myself feel better.
I was thinking 1950’s when I heard “old system”, but I like the the notion that is just ended in 2001-ish and had been in place for 80 years. Although it probably came into place in 1976 when Hermés group bought John Lobb.
me... lol
its already 20 yrs dude.....
Stuffing that oatmeal stuff into the shoe and then flat ironing that was very satisfying 😂
Thank you! I was like anyone else not gonna mention the casual chunky peanut butter spreading ahahahahaha
That's what I thought too. Then he said cork, and my dream of Cobbler & Oatmeal shoes was busted. lol.
Haha yes, and I notice they rarely show this step in their videos
He even said it's cork. The ignorance is astonishing
Would it not go bad tho?
The tacks and toe cap contrasting against the color of the sole looks amazing. Great job guys!
staguar Thank you very much!
Thank you so much!
My late father-in-law, Luigi, was a shoemaker from Italy. He made beautiful shoes, and had private customers who couldn't wear ready-to-wear shoes. He made the lasts for people who had disfigured feet, then made such wonderful shoes from them, you'd never know by looking at the woman wearing the shoe that her feet were so badly misshapen. He had a shop in his basement, where he made these shoes, while working for upscale shoemakers as their factory foreman. Watching you reminds me of watching Luigi at work. It's good to see that craftsmanship is still alive.
I really enjoy your videos, the level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and pride you put into your job is inspiring! 👍👍
Thank you so much for watching and comment!
Trenton & Heath l have a pair of shoes that used to belong to my mom like from the 60?70?
Not sure, but they’re a little big on me , tan leather well kept, she was so classy , my Mom .
Thanks for the videos really nice.
Thank you so much 💓
I watch R Humphrey he is an amazing Craftsman like you guys!
@@rosalindaguerrero254 why did you make that comment? It wasn’t even a compliment to them, you simply said you have your moms old shoes.
Talk about a win for the customer, win for John Lobb, win for T&H and win for us! Thank you guys!
Thank you so much!
A joy to watch from beginning to end. Also, lovely to listen to the sounds of you both working, without irritating music underscoring everything... I think Lobb's of Jermyn Street would be proud of your restoration.
Awesome transformation! The owner now has shoes that will mold to his feet and refurbished beyond expectations.
never thought shoes were interesting, but a real craftsman can make anything look fascinating. Nice job guys!
Makes me want to thrift an old pair of beat up dress shoes, just so I can send em off with a check and get this level of craftsmanship back.
It really is amazing watching you guys work.. I had no idea the level of craftsmanship that goes into making, and fixing dress shoes, and boots.. definitely got a new subscriber!!👍👍👍
I have never in my life purchased nor cared about fancy shoes yet somehow youtube has put this video in my life path and can't stop watching it.
Thank you
@@TrentonHeath in all seriousness you guys are amazing and the main reason I watched is because something that seems so simple to people takes amazing skill and use of tools and knowledge. Yall are amazing and I'm blessed to come across this
it was a real treat to find that someone in this country still does this in these modern throwitaway times. the last cobbler we had in the area closed up shop just a few years ago.
Thank you for watching. Yeah, they’re disappearing quickly!
Yeah mine too close early 2020 when Covid just destroyed many old time family businesses. He didn’t do this details and mainly I just came for heels changes.
I love watching cobblers at work. My great uncle had a store where he did everything for shoes, boots, leather repair, and even skate sharping. It’s like a connection to the past. Thanks for making wonderful content. Take care.
This is my second day in a row sitting and watching the workmanship on shoe repairs. You gentlemen are absolutely amazing! Your work is impeccable! Loving your videos.
Sad for the future because this craftsmanship isn't being past down generationally anymore. So much has been lost for convenience. Really enjoyed watching the process of remaking these shoes.
that was a pleasure to watch
Thank you very much!
Ron Swanson to the next level!!
Good looking gents with awesome craftsmanship! My thumb is up, and have sub'd to both.
I also think the accent with hair did it for me. (^_^)b
@@TrentonHeath if I wanna send a shoe from south Africa, what is the procedure?and cost?
I wasnt expecting to see you here, but it makes sense with the content you produce
Hi Buckin’, been watching your channel for a very long time 👍
So impressed with the quality of the work you've done on these John Lobb shoes, I don't think Lobbs could have done any better. This the first video I have seen on your channel but I will be catching up. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. regards from the UK and stay safe J.
Pure craftsman. Had no idea this much skill went into the process of a good shoe.
Great to see a customer getting top notch service a pleasure to watch.
I've been fascinated with the repair of shoes my entire life. Growing up in a time where a good pair of dress shoes or boots were repaired instead of replaced was not just about saving money it was about not wasting a well fitted pair of shoes. A great pair of boots or shoes walks those miles and lives those memories of your life. I greatly appreciate your channel and this video was a truly enjoyable. Time to find a Cobbler to repair some of my old shoes!
You can tell a great deal about someone by their shoes. CEO of my Hospital, for instance. I can only imagine he is appropriately paid a very great deal of money, I wouldn't want the stress of his job. But if you are going to wear a 3,000$ suit, SHINE YOUR G-DAMN SHOES. Maybe you are a vegan and don't wish to wear leather shoes, or don't wish to wear very expensive shoes, we're good. But Scuffs? It's attention to detail and YES IT DOES MATTER. If you don't have children, pay someone or (wait for it...) do it yourself. Trust me, in clean, cared-for spiffy ( thanks, Mom-mom!) shoes you'll feel taller and better respected.
as an orthopedic shoemaker in training I really appreciated that video - it was a pleasure to see you guys working on that shoe "the old-fashioned way" because that has become really rare to witness
Spectacular work. Congratulations on this art, it is also inspiring for many of us. Thanks for sharing.
Geiner Arguedas Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching.
It looks like the deal you gave him worked out! 2.4 million views! 👍
"when you buy quality you only cry once" (nice work, guys)
Buy Once, Cry Once :)
Exactly. Buy it right, or buy it twice
For anyone else wondering why you'd go through such trouble to salvage a second-hand pair of shoes, a new pair of these has a price tag of around $1,500.
a lot of wasted time...
Yeah but that upper is shot. They still look busted unfortunately. Soles look amazing but nobody gets to see that lol
Problem solving and determination…they did it for us and the challenge….like saving the frame of a house instead of ripping it all down…❤
Ok now I'm wondering why anyone would ever pay 1500 for a pair of church shoes
@@DuctTapenWD they are bespoke shoes custom made for each person haha, such “church” shoes aren’t designed for any redneck out there therefore the price tag
I was a Cobbler myself back in the day.
It’s great to see this still going!👍🏼
I find watching master shoe repair craftsmen completely compelling. Its a pleasure to watch
Love watching skillful craftsmen like yourselves - Q, On the cracked leather uppers, would it not be possible to use a flexable resin bond mixed with fine ground leather shavings to fill the gaps?
I would have loved to hear a bit more explanation of the various steps, ie. that ridged wheel that was heated, and then rolled across the sole, prior to laying down the stacked heel... what was that all about? Aside from that, I loved your attention to detail, and that knowledge of exactly what needed to happen... wonderful!!!
I laughed when I saw that. Its a welt wheel, and they didnt even use it on the welt!
There’s something very satisfying about watching you iron that cork filling.
im gonna be honest..i didnt expect to watch this video in its entirety. i was impressed straight away.
What a generous resole! I love the effort you guys put into this one!
Thank you so much!
Lol The work boys, keep it up. “We won’t charge you for the extra work, dw we’ll make a video out of it and make 12x as much money 💰 “ entrepreneurs at their finest
Sounds like a win win to me, doesn't it to you?
@@justincase2071 Absolutely
They could do not all on my shoes .. wait their Walmart mostly *sigh* oh well. Fun anyway, wish I had heard of these jobs when I was young enough to learn the trade
@@TheBeanHome You're NEVER too old brother! Cobblers come in all shapes, sizes, ages, etc...
Seriously I don’t know why this popped up in my recommendation, but I really enjoyed it, love how you are so dedicated, good luck guys
I always find it interesting how some people can't understand technobabble from scientists talking about relativity and cosmic anomalies..... but that's exactly what I feel like when I listen to these guys talk about shoe repair. I know absolutely nothing about anything they're doing and I am humbled watching them do their bizarre craft.
Amazing work. Oddly satisfying. After seeing this... I think I could see myself really enjoying being a cobbler. Truly amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for this!
I really appreciate your work. I admire your skills. I am sure that it took you a long time to be able to reach that stage. May God continue to bless you and your channel
Opened my eyes! Mesmerizing to watch craftsmanship in any endeavor. Thoroughly enjoyed this guys, thanks. 👍🏻
Hey guys, by far this has been the most surprising of all the videos I've seen you do. You actually rebuilt the shoe's, wow is all I can say. I'm a firm believer in replacing soles,when possible on very good shoes. Thank you sir's
I can’t believe the early 2000’s is already 20 years ago!!! 😱 Aahh! My crow’s feet! LOL
Amanda Schaefer Haha...we hear ya! Graduated college that year. Yikes!
Trenton & Heath Wait.. I was in middle school/going into high school back then. You guys in your mid 40s early 50s?! You both look in your late 30s!
TheBiteSizedCrafter Hey, I’ll take upper 30’s! 😁 40 & 42
Trenton & Heath Seriously you guys look younger! You must moisturize. lol
Herbert Wingfield Lol
WoW...!!! This is hands down one of the most incredible and amazing used shoes restoration I have literally watched on RUclips..... Thanks for the excellent quality work , time & effort to make this video thus readily earning my subscription to your channel Trenton & Heath...! ❤🙏
Alright... you convinced me. I'll condition my shoes.
How about a video on English shoes? What are the best brands? Church’s? What is the construction like and how do you rate these? Great channel guys. Love to see brothers working together.
What a great video I didn’t realise that the cobbler trade was so skilled, I’ve been dropping my boots off and taking my guy for granted. I owe him a beer or two, my felling boots are made to be tough and take abuse and my guy keeps them going.
Absolutely loved watching this. Is love to know what this would have cost if billed "normally?". Billing you at just $50/hr for 20 hours comes to $1,000.
Your work is tremendous, presuming the shoes are worthy off that love and attention
The amount of time and love put into one pair of shoes is astonishing!! Thankyou!
My dad would have loved these videos. Thank you.
I've learned so many new things in quarantine this year. I'm understanding that there's a science to almost everything we do
Did you know that magic was the word that described most skills and crafts, including things like weaving, sewing, smithing and architecture in the early times? Blacksmiths and architects were considered magicians until the middle ages. To most early ppl someone took a bunch of leather and plant fibers and bone needles somewhere and when they came back they had magiced it into a pair of leather pants! Pure magic! Or someone took rocks and did something with fire and suddenly there was a shiny knife or hoe made from odd rocks and fire!
It was all magic. So in essence magic is the old word for science and technology and craftmanship.
@@Katharina-rp7iq thanks for sharing that with me and it makes perfect sense Also I saw a documentary on how religious leaders in the past would build sub walls in buildings and speak through them making the unknowing person on the other side think it was the god they believed in talking to them and these places were buried for thousands of years so I can almost imagine the impact something like that would have in those times
"As you can see, this is blind stitched"
Me, who knows nothing about shoes except how to wear them: ah yes, these shoes appear to be made of shoe
that blind stitching feature is over the top.
I’m not a “shoe guy” but can appreciate the craftsmanship involved! This actually makes me think about improving my dress game just to rock a pair of these... great work guys!
Cracking job. Would love to spend a day in your work shop. Cobbler myself in Edinburgh Scotland. Customer sadly lost her brother and he was so keen on buying good shoes. She asked if I would like them. To my shock horror they where all john lobb shoes.
Practically brand new.
The craftsmanship on these are second to none.
You 2 are real masters of your craft! This is a true form of art really, glad to see people still taking pride in their work and craftsmanship.
"Get the new welts own." Authentic Tennessee, love it!
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I love the fact that there are 1,300,184 other people who also thought this was a good way to spend 24 minutes.
Not everybody watch the whole video.
@@Noah-Haon i did
Me 2
I watched the whole video but at 2x speed - so maybe 13 minutes total!
2 million now
Bringing something beautiful back to life must be so rewarding. You do superb work.
“He got a good deal on that one.” He did indeed!
If I was this guy I'd be showing everybody the video of my shoes getting rebuilt for two and a half days.
Great dudes. Great craftsmen. Great Channel. Proud subscriber.
Love this channel and great to see a new video with all the best elements we love in these shoe restorations!
Buck McAntlerson Thank you sir! We really appreciate that.
I don't care about shoe repair specifically, but ya'll make this entertaining. Thanks! This was fun.
Him leaving them with you for that extra time saved him a ton of money and probably the shoes as the next guy may have just told him to trash them.