Anyone who has never broken in a new pair of work boots will never understand how much easier this is on your feet to put something back on that’s already broken in
Actually professionally made custom boots are underpriced. True craftsman have traditionally been underpaid. I mean true craftsmanship. These guys have always been underrated since Roman times.
I'm a longshoremen and we use boots like this still. We load log's on ships and they can be very slippery. Thanks for sharing your talent's with us. Honestly your quality in how well you make your boots can be the difference between life and death.
In my lifetime, I have had many boots. But in 1982, I bought a pair that I still wear. They've been resoled over the years and have been we'll taken care of. I'm considering sending them back to Danner boot company for a complete rebuild. This video was amazing to watch. Salutes to all the boot smith's that worked on those boots. Y'all are amazing.
It's been 3 or 4 years now, but I had a set of 8" Acadias "recrafted" by Danner and they turned out great. Obviously not nearly half the boot as a pair of Nick's though. You definitely get what you pay for
It's been so long since I've bought something expensive and felt like it was worth it. I made the trip to have my Nick boots custom fitted and custom made. When I opened the box I could tell the right choice was made. I wore Doc's the first 20 years of my life, watching the quality deteriorate year after year. I love my Nick's Boots and will never need to replace them.
We are in absolute awe of the craftsmanship of NICKS boots ! it’s so refreshing to see the talent of handmade in the year of 2023. Total respect for every worker who is a part of making these boots !
You are an absolute unit brother. I did it for a brief time, first few weeks I was exhausted I had no idea. I did suburban tree work thought it would be the same, nope.
I have always said that handmade boots are better than the factory ones that use glue to adhere the soles. Now I know why. This is truly a craftsman work of art. I try to buy only hand made boots with sewn on soles and triple stitching in stress areas. They are more expensive but last for a long time. Great work y’all.
I don't think you realize most machine made boots are either Goodyear welt or Blake stitch. Only the cheapest Payless boots are going to be cemented. You don't have to drop money on a handmade boot to get a stitched sole... Like 97% of factory boots have them lol
I logged for 7 years in the Idaho and Montana woods and I went to Hoffman boots for my corks and they did it the exact same way thank you for taking care in what you do I wish I could've come to y'all but thank you for your craft that not only keeps our feet dry but keeps us safe and not in pain from the way franchise boots are made
With so much of the boot being replaced, it almost seems like you might as well replace the upper while you're at it. Is there a specific reason why it's more beneficial to rebuild rather than just make new ones?
There is nothing like a new bottom on an old upper, that’s why. They are far more comfortable than a new pair, and when you work in them for 12 hours a day, that break in time can be painful.
The work involved is so extensive, it’s really making new boots not so much rebuilding - I’d just have them make entire new ones and forget keeping the old upper probably ready to tear soon anyway.
My great great grand father back in the late 1800s had a boot and shoe factory. He had a large family and most worked there for him. With the time and all the different process that are used to make forward and the craftsmanship is amazing! I always wonder what the process was. These boots I knew were for the logging industry! Really cool video! Thanks
What a great craftsman. It’s really nice watching a skilled person work their art on a skilled project. I can only imagine how many hours of labor it took to get to that level. Hands most of hurt for months on end. Great video!!
most impressive indeed & yet one can't help but wonder how such strenuous HAND work doesn't result in more rugged looking hands. odd that. also amazing that all that work is cheaper than NEW boots. 🤔
It's like looking thru the looking glass and seeing the and hearing the sounds of a craftsmanship shop in living color from a shop back in the 30's, 40's, and 50's.
I’m so glad when I was younger being a wild land firefighter I bought my 1st pair of Nicks Roughout boots they lasted me my career fighting fire which was 13 yrs before moving onto another job. Thanks guys for great work and very comfortable boots. When I bought mine they were only $300 not sure what they cost now? 🇺🇸👍🏽
*Great work and truly amazing to see the effort that goes into making hand made boots. It took some force to pry those boots apart and it’s a testament to the quality of the original build.* *However; after watching the whole process from start to finish. I cannot, understand, for the life of me, why someone wouldn’t just buy a new pair.. as there’s only the upper left of the originals. Surely a new pair wouldn’t cost a whole lot more..!* *I hope one day, to be the proud owner of a pair of ‘Nicks Boots’… myself, as I know that they’ll be built like a tank and could out last me over a lifetime..!*
It's said that the clothes don't make the man. This is true. But a pair of boots well made, then worked in, toiled in, wounded in, bled in, trialed in, tribulated in... they become a part of you. They become a part of the the experiences that make a man what he is. Like a loyal dog, or a good horse... they become dear friends. That's why we rebuild them: To love something to old.
That's what I thought; it seemed like there was barely anything of the original leftover. It reminded me of that saying (question?) If you replace all the parts of a boat, is it still the same boat?
@@RisingDimond… Goofball talk. Just find another comfortable high quality product to wear and keep working and going about your business. The footwear is not you and you are not it. This over romanticized boot talk is silly. Men built the GD HOOVER F’ing dam with crappy worn out footwear on their feet.
It's the equivalent of buying a new pair but the manufacturer puts the pair on a machine that "walks" for 10,000 hours. Breaking in a new pair of boots is PAINFUL. Having a broke-in upper put onto a new boot is worth the price.
Nice to see what great craftsmanship goes into Nick's boots. Got turned onto your boots a few years ago. I've wore quite a few different brand boots in the past. I can personally guarantee, after being on spikes all day Nick's are the most comfortable out there and they last. My feet thank you. 👍
Being retired military, who was issued the black leather boots back in the early 90’s, can attest to having your “favorite pair” rebuilt or resoled. Once they fit like a glove, it’s almost worth it to just rebuild the pair. I had one pair that wore well into my second decade of service. Thousands of miles on marches and patrols, hundreds of hours on the feet and at that point, they’re like family. Lol Well done gentlemen! Amazing workmanship! Thank you for what you do! 🦾👍💯
Those must be Mr man's lucky boots or his dad's old boots to go through the trouble of refurbishing them. Looks like it would have been easier to make whole new boots.
Ehhh…. Wearing boots everyday for the past 20 years. The most headache part about “breaking in” are the ankles. Especially if ya gotta do a ton of walking, climbing or crawling. Think if ya have the money, it would be worth refurbishing. Comfort has no price.🤙🏼.
Wow I didn't know it was that labor intensive. I used to have my Redwings done every few years when I worked construction many years ago now. Amazing craftsmanship, very talented workers.
Both my father and grandfather immigrated from Italy Ann this was their craft. When my father retired he said the gym shoe / trainers killed tbe businesses. Carry on Nick it brings back great memories for me .
@@dustinhaynes2617 leather sole as in no rubber. I have a pair of Nicks Prospectors with a leather sole. Never seen them do a video manufacturing them.
What I love about my MTOs is when they came there was no break in period, and so if they ever need rebuilding I can trust to have the same unrivaled comfort for as long as I can kick around in em
Those are the scariest boots I've ever seen. You do beautiful work! I've worn logging and/or lineman boots for years, so I know good looking, strong working boots. Your craftsmanship is excellent!!
Crazy amount of craftsmanship. Very nice. This ladies boot is about the most sophisticated shoe I have ever seen. It's funny how something that is made by man using tools and machines and meant to be used in rough enviornments is such a piece of art. Really great job!
It was killing me in the beginning to watch those boots be torn apart like that, but I knew if I kept watching that I would witness something magnificent happen, and sure enough it did. It was a beautiful thing to watch these boots come back to life, and I give huge props to everyone that have mastered such an art form.
Love the channel and amazed by boots you guys produce but your boots are not hand made they are hand built. Honestly this footwear is seriously well engineered. Next time I'm over in America I'm going looking for somewhere that stocks your boots. All the best from Scotland.
Very little of the old boot was actually reused, it’s more like the old boot was a template for the new one, at this points it’s basically a brand new hand made boot copying the design of the old one.
MY grandfather worked timber in Salmon Arm British Columbia 100 years ago. Later he came to Seattle where he worked the docks for some 30 years. I remember boots like this and of how he showed me to lace them with one hand. I think he could lace a boot , from the time he got his foot into the boot until he finished the laces at the top, in under 10 seconds.
It's wonderful to watch the transformation and incredible craftsmanship, but my goodness, I couldn't imagine how much it costs for this repair. How much are the boots new, compared to repaired?
😂 i was thinking the same thing but I see you posted this over 9 months ago and they never responded. I did just Google a pair and seen them selling a pair similar for $800 dollars so I'm really curious what a repair like that would cost now. I would assume probably half the price so around a cost of $400 to repair a pair of boots like this.
Used these while bucking trees, they are absolutely nessicary. You lose a footing you can lose a leg or worse. Amazing work restoring these, nowadays new isnt always better.
I can't imagine what trade those boots are for, but I do know those cletes used to be in golf shoes until the golf industry changed to plastics. That was a very sad day. Long live steel cletes!
I play cricket and golf, and my boots for both these sports still uses metal spikes... I cant think of any players who would trust plastic round here....
I learned, after mmy years of sore feet and ankles, properly fitted boots go a long way for a comfortable fitting boot. The length of the foot is measured from the heel to the ball of the foot. Not heel to toe. All of those years I was wearing boots and shoes a size and a half to short. Love the video Nick! There was a shoe store in my home town for oer 40 years. He'd selll ypu a pair of boots and resole them when you thought they were worn out.
@@OuroborosArmory Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I can now understand why someone would refurbish instead of buying new.
A friend of mine who lives in Alaska has a set of boots like this. He uses them when working out with various geologists and stuff so as to not slip around on the ice. Occasionally, he also uses them when working as a logger in the summertime.
Not to undercut these guys, but for my fellow Midwestern people, there's a small shop in Peoria IL called "Fred's Shoe Repair." It's been around for a long time, and is now run by the (I believe) Grandson of Fred. Most of the staff is young, under 30, and I'm always amazed by the amount of skill and knowledge they have. Maybe it's ageist on my part, but I didn't expect 20 somethings to be passionate about an art that was basically gone even before I was born. I'm just thrilled to see skilled craftsmen keeping these trades alive. If you're in the Midwest, Fred's may be an option for you, but again, I'm not trying to take business from anyone, just spread awareness and enthusiasm.
because we hear so much these days about these 'influencers' & other relatively useless types, people are unaware that there are MANY skilled working people 20yrs & up, from auto mechanics (& BUILDERS) to forestry service to carpenters & instrument makers, tattoo artists, loggers, surveyors, map makers (yeah, people STILL make maps), iron workers, boat builders, animal vets & on & on. may the gods save us if humans ever stop working with their hands.
And looking at these boots, you now know why so many loggers coming into the diner or bar after work, are wearing Romeos or slippers, "no corks allowed" lol.....loved your craftsmanship, detailed shots and the sounds too.
I'm only 3 minutes into the video, but damn, wouldn't it make more sense to just buy a new pair...? Reminds me of Trigger in OFAH saying he's had the same broom for 15 years; just replaced the brush 5 times and the stick 3 times... 😆 Either way, amazing craftsmanship.
Anyone who has never broken in a new pair of work boots will never understand how much easier this is on your feet to put something back on that’s already broken in
I can see why handmade boots are so expensive. The amount of craftsmanship that goes into a pair is unbelievable.
And that is exactly how it should be, if the craftsman is a real professional and knows how to do it the right way and not do a halfass job
I just wish Taco Bell would get my order right.
Yeah , but this company is extremely expensive . Other places are much reasonable price range .
A skilled craft, to be sure. Amazing
Actually professionally made custom boots are underpriced. True craftsman have traditionally been underpaid. I mean true craftsmanship. These guys have always been underrated since Roman times.
I'm a longshoremen and we use boots like this still. We load log's on ships and they can be very slippery. Thanks for sharing your talent's with us. Honestly your quality in how well you make your boots can be the difference between life and death.
Is there a such thing as a shortshoreman?
I know a few dozen timber fellers that wear them especially during winter.
@@iceman5117
My wife would refer to me as such.
@Bob Bilheimer don't listen to her you're averageshoreman at worst
I was wondering if there was some specific use for boots like this
In my lifetime, I have had many boots.
But in 1982, I bought a pair that I still wear. They've been resoled over the years and have been we'll taken care of.
I'm considering sending them back to Danner boot company for a complete rebuild. This video was amazing to watch. Salutes to all the boot smith's that worked on those boots. Y'all are amazing.
Danner no longer does full rebuilds that I know of, another reason I bought nicks.
Danner isnt like it used to be. They’ve gone far downhill in recent years unfortunately.
It's been 3 or 4 years now, but I had a set of 8" Acadias "recrafted" by Danner and they turned out great. Obviously not nearly half the boot as a pair of Nick's though. You definitely get what you pay for
Wow, didn’t imagine anyone in this country still made boots this way. Totally impressed.
Almost every high end boot makers do it this way
There are a few in most provinces and states in North America still 🙏
I met that young sower and most of the other hands in this video there are proud of their work , great video
Are these your boots Billy?
Definitely even had the larger top eye 😉. That’s what I thought when they were ripping the sole off. We will find out soon on the BBR experience.
It's been so long since I've bought something expensive and felt like it was worth it. I made the trip to have my Nick boots custom fitted and custom made. When I opened the box I could tell the right choice was made. I wore Doc's the first 20 years of my life, watching the quality deteriorate year after year. I love my Nick's Boots and will never need to replace them.
Pretty sure like 90% of them boots we just watched was replaced just saying nothing is life long..
@@lysergic_visions3203 your life is lifelong...just saying, some things are😉
I go to a expensive place least once a week...
It's called a petrol / fuel / gasoline station 😂🤭
That’s why I switched from Docs to Solovair over a decade ago. Handmade in original factory in England since 1881.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1Jeebus wore Sandler!
We are in absolute awe of the craftsmanship of NICKS boots ! it’s so refreshing to see the talent of handmade in the year of 2023. Total respect for every worker who is a part of making these boots !
I’m a logger, I lace a pair like these up every day. Wouldn’t be able to do the job without them so seeing the be made is fascinating 🤙🏼
You are an absolute unit brother. I did it for a brief time, first few weeks I was exhausted I had no idea.
I did suburban tree work thought it would be the same, nope.
@@johnc.hammersticks yeah man not easy but rewarding! You can do it hahaha
Всегда восхищался профессией обувного мастера.Ребята это круто...
Oh my, they look absolutely stunning! The craftsmanship is unreal.
السلام عليكم بصفتي. صانع للاحذية من المغرب. اوجه تحية احترام وتقدير الى فريق العمل. ارفع لهم القبعة.
Hard to find cobblers anymore in my neck of the woods!
Nothing like watching another trade do their thing!
Well done ladies and gentlemen!
The production value here is outstanding. Very enjoyable to watch this start to finish.
Thank you! I appreciate it very much :) - Video Editor
I am truly fascinated , by the skill it takes to make boots like these , now I know why people with such skills were coveted for so long !
I have always said that handmade boots are better than the factory ones that use glue to adhere the soles. Now I know why. This is truly a craftsman work of art. I try to buy only hand made boots with sewn on soles and triple stitching in stress areas. They are more expensive but last for a long time. Great work y’all.
I don't think you realize most machine made boots are either Goodyear welt or Blake stitch. Only the cheapest Payless boots are going to be cemented. You don't have to drop money on a handmade boot to get a stitched sole... Like 97% of factory boots have them lol
I logged for 7 years in the Idaho and Montana woods and I went to Hoffman boots for my corks and they did it the exact same way thank you for taking care in what you do I wish I could've come to y'all but thank you for your craft that not only keeps our feet dry but keeps us safe and not in pain from the way franchise boots are made
I can't believe I sat here and watched this whole video. Now I feel like I want some custom all terrain all weather hiking boots.
With so much of the boot being replaced, it almost seems like you might as well replace the upper while you're at it. Is there a specific reason why it's more beneficial to rebuild rather than just make new ones?
Probably because the upper is already broken in to fit the owner.
My guess is how the upper portion has molded to the person wearing the boots and soften up for comfort
Because that’s not the part that is getting replaced
There is nothing like a new bottom on an old upper, that’s why. They are far more comfortable than a new pair, and when you work in them for 12 hours a day, that break in time can be painful.
Boot of Theseus.
Great to see old fashion craftmanship still exist out there 👍👍
I never realized the true craftsmanship involved in boot repair/making
As much difficulty as they were to take apart, it's hard to believe that they needed repaired.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Exodus 21:20-21
That was amazing to watch. Incredible skill everyone having a hand in making these boots.
BADASS!!!!!!
Refurbished really good boots and even made them better!
This is a skill and art form that you can be extremely proud of.
The work involved is so extensive, it’s really making new boots not so much rebuilding - I’d just have them make entire new ones and forget keeping the old upper probably ready to tear soon anyway.
Exactly what I was thinking. Seems to be a total rebuild except for the upper.
They didn't look too bad from the beginning did they? As much as I always try to repair things, in the case of boots, it's fair to cut your losses.
Большое уважение к таким людям, которые делают такие качественные вещи своими руками.!
My great great grand father back in the late 1800s had a boot and shoe factory.
He had a large family and most worked there for him.
With the time and all the different process that are used to make forward and the craftsmanship is amazing! I always wonder what the process was. These boots I knew were for the logging industry!
Really cool video! Thanks
What a great craftsman. It’s really nice watching a skilled person work their art on a skilled project. I can only imagine how many hours of labor it took to get to that level. Hands most of hurt for months on end. Great video!!
most impressive indeed & yet one can't help but wonder how such strenuous HAND work doesn't result in more rugged looking hands. odd that.
also amazing that all that work is cheaper than NEW boots. 🤔
It's like looking thru the looking glass and seeing the and hearing the sounds of a craftsmanship shop in living color from a shop back in the 30's, 40's, and 50's.
Love watching these craftsmen and craftswomen do their work. It is so amazing. I have my first pair of Nicks being delivered this week. I’m stoked.
Here I was thinking I'm stepping up my game with Jim Green african rangers.
@@ronaldowens5025 hey man, Jim Green are dope too. I need to get a pair at some point.
@@stijnkarel early bday gift to myself. Hahah
@@stijnkarel 11th for me!
Watching this makes me want to learn the art of rebuilding boots. Very nice example of craftsmanship
I’m so glad when I was younger being a wild land firefighter I bought my 1st pair of Nicks Roughout boots they lasted me my career fighting fire which was 13 yrs before moving onto another job. Thanks guys for great work and very comfortable boots. When I bought mine they were only $300 not sure what they cost now? 🇺🇸👍🏽
The woodsman as this pair is most like is currently $800 on their website
My great grandfather was a shoemaker in Germany appreciate that the craft is still around
Шикарная работа, молодцы ребята 👍🏼
The effort it took to disassemble shows how well theses are made. These are built better than most automobiles and homes today.
*Great work and truly amazing to see the effort that goes into making hand made boots. It took some force to pry those boots apart and it’s a testament to the quality of the original build.*
*However; after watching the whole process from start to finish. I cannot, understand, for the life of me, why someone wouldn’t just buy a new pair.. as there’s only the upper left of the originals. Surely a new pair wouldn’t cost a whole lot more..!*
*I hope one day, to be the proud owner of a pair of ‘Nicks Boots’… myself, as I know that they’ll be built like a tank and could out last me over a lifetime..!*
It's said that the clothes don't make the man.
This is true.
But a pair of boots well made, then worked in, toiled in, wounded in, bled in, trialed in, tribulated in... they become a part of you.
They become a part of the the experiences that make a man what he is.
Like a loyal dog, or a good horse... they become dear friends.
That's why we rebuild them: To love something to old.
That's what I thought; it seemed like there was barely anything of the original leftover.
It reminded me of that saying (question?) If you replace all the parts of a boat, is it still the same boat?
@@RisingDimond how many of your own farts did you sniff to come up with that drivel?
@@RisingDimond… Goofball talk. Just find another comfortable high quality product to wear and keep working and going about your business. The footwear is not you and you are not it. This over romanticized boot talk is silly. Men built the GD HOOVER F’ing dam with crappy worn out footwear on their feet.
It's the equivalent of buying a new pair but the manufacturer puts the pair on a machine that "walks" for 10,000 hours. Breaking in a new pair of boots is PAINFUL. Having a broke-in upper put onto a new boot is worth the price.
20:58 A new guardian that works in a shoe shop, now that's something I've never seen before 😆
im pretty sure these are what spongebob used on the tattletale strangler
I wish SpongeBob had these for the Hash Slinging Slasher, too! 😆
M p. .m
Watching this video brings me back to who my great grandfather was thank you
Nice to see what great craftsmanship goes into Nick's boots. Got turned onto your boots a few years ago. I've wore quite a few different brand boots in the past. I can personally guarantee, after being on spikes all day Nick's are the most comfortable out there and they last. My feet thank you. 👍
Thanks. Gave logging up years ago but still have my corks
Just think about the amount of hours spent those boots to wear them out.
I take a look at these boots and I see a man’s dedication to his job.
Being retired military, who was issued the black leather boots back in the early 90’s, can attest to having your “favorite pair” rebuilt or resoled. Once they fit like a glove, it’s almost worth it to just rebuild the pair. I had one pair that wore well into my second decade of service. Thousands of miles on marches and patrols, hundreds of hours on the feet and at that point, they’re like family. Lol
Well done gentlemen! Amazing workmanship! Thank you for what you do! 🦾👍💯
Those must be Mr man's lucky boots or his dad's old boots to go through the trouble of refurbishing them. Looks like it would have been easier to make whole new boots.
Ehhh…. Wearing boots everyday for the past 20 years. The most headache part about “breaking in” are the ankles. Especially if ya gotta do a ton of walking, climbing or crawling. Think if ya have the money, it would be worth refurbishing. Comfort has no price.🤙🏼.
Yeah, they kept about 10% of the original boots. But see the point about breaking in the upper part. That takes a lot longer than the lower.
Wow I didn't know it was that labor intensive. I used to have my Redwings done every few years when I worked construction many years ago now. Amazing craftsmanship, very talented workers.
caulk boots are a rare mans boot for sure! love the craftsmanship here 💪🏽
Both my father and grandfather immigrated from Italy Ann this was their craft. When my father retired he said the gym shoe / trainers killed tbe businesses. Carry on Nick it brings back great memories for me .
Remind me to clean up my uppers real good before sending them in for rebuild...
My father did this, mostly cowboy boots ,, saddles and tack, and holster’s also shoe repair he was very talented
Brought back many memories
Thanks
Very satisfying to watch. I can still remember dropping off shoes for repairs. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship!👌🍻
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Insane amount of Labor involved. Awesome craftsmanship.
You guys are artists! Very talented people
Oh look a youtube video that shows ACTUAL TALENT!!!!
You guys need to do a video of a boot with a leather sole. It’s an option I never see in any of the build videos.
Leather soles as in the leather has the trend on the very bottom where most are rubber?
@@dustinhaynes2617 leather sole as in no rubber. I have a pair of Nicks Prospectors with a leather sole. Never seen them do a video manufacturing them.
What I love about my MTOs is when they came there was no break in period, and so if they ever need rebuilding I can trust to have the same unrivaled comfort for as long as I can kick around in em
Dang. I had no idea the process of boot making/repair. Now I know why some handmade boots are so costly. Great video.
I am not sure how I ended up here at 0200 in the morning, but I found myself watching the entire video. Really interesting to see this process.
Those are the scariest boots I've ever seen. You do beautiful work! I've worn logging and/or lineman boots for years, so I know good looking, strong working boots. Your craftsmanship is excellent!!
Crazy amount of craftsmanship. Very nice. This ladies boot is about the most sophisticated shoe I have ever seen. It's funny how something that is made by man using tools and machines and meant to be used in rough enviornments is such a piece of art. Really great job!
It was killing me in the beginning to watch those boots be torn apart like that, but I knew if I kept watching that I would witness something magnificent happen, and sure enough it did. It was a beautiful thing to watch these boots come back to life, and I give huge props to everyone that have mastered such an art form.
Same. And I became even more perplexed by the replacing of half the upper + resole. Did it even make sense to do this.
Reminded me of Triggers broom, 20 years old and 17 new heads and 14 new handles.
Как к старому колесу приделать новый велосипед. Мастер однозначно классный, но смысла в восстановлении старого ботинка нет никакого.
This is a skilled trade. There is nothing like a well made shoe or boot. Great video
Love the channel and amazed by boots you guys produce but your boots are not hand made they are hand built. Honestly this footwear is seriously well engineered. Next time I'm over in America I'm going looking for somewhere that stocks your boots. All the best from Scotland.
FedEx? 😃
It's good to see the Cobbler's craft is still plied, even today!
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Great craftmanship. But for fun, what was the cost of rebuilding these boots compared with just buying a new pair?
Very little of the old boot was actually reused, it’s more like the old boot was a template for the new one, at this points it’s basically a brand new hand made boot copying the design of the old one.
MY grandfather worked timber in Salmon Arm British Columbia 100 years ago. Later he came to Seattle where he worked the docks for some 30 years. I remember boots like this and of how he showed me to lace them with one hand. I think he could lace a boot , from the time he got his foot into the boot until he finished the laces at the top, in under 10 seconds.
Just watching them tear off that soul I can see how good them boots are actually made
Sole.
@@rmiller334 yeah I know shit it's talk-to-text
@@littlegreenbud2067 our phones can’t spell lol
@@rmiller334 they definitely can't understand nuance
Nothing like watching a master Craftsman at work well done nice trade
It's wonderful to watch the transformation and incredible craftsmanship, but my goodness, I couldn't imagine how much it costs for this repair. How much are the boots new, compared to repaired?
😂 i was thinking the same thing but I see you posted this over 9 months ago and they never responded. I did just Google a pair and seen them selling a pair similar for $800 dollars so I'm really curious what a repair like that would cost now. I would assume probably half the price so around a cost of $400 to repair a pair of boots like this.
Beautiful to see a craftsman at work...
how many hour/days on those boot before they were sent in for rebuild? great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Used these while bucking trees, they are absolutely nessicary. You lose a footing you can lose a leg or worse. Amazing work restoring these, nowadays new isnt always better.
Anyone else wonder how long it takes to fill up that pop can with old eyelets and speed hooks?
I can't imagine what trade those boots are for, but I do know those cletes used to be in golf shoes until the golf industry changed to plastics. That was a very sad day. Long live steel cletes!
Logger. Usually one on the west coast east coast and southern loggers do not wear cork boots.
@@Magnetic_Hydrator thanks. I also wanted to know what the boots were for.
I play cricket and golf, and my boots for both these sports still uses metal spikes... I cant think of any players who would trust plastic round here....
I learned, after mmy years of sore feet and ankles, properly fitted boots go a long way for a comfortable fitting boot. The length of the foot is measured from the heel to the ball of the foot. Not heel to toe. All of those years I was wearing boots and shoes a size and a half to short. Love the video Nick! There was a shoe store in my home town for oer 40 years. He'd selll ypu a pair of boots and resole them when you thought they were worn out.
I'm willing to wager that those boots aren't half as dangerous as that shoe sole sowing machine.
Superb craftsmanship ! Anything hand crafted is mesmerising 🙏🏻🏴👏
How much does new pair cost and how much for the job you did to refurbish a pair?
Just curious.
$5-600 new $2-300 to refurbish
@@OuroborosArmory Thank you.
I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.
I can now understand why someone would refurbish instead of buying new.
This makes me want nicks boots even more. To bad they are hard to come by here where I live. What you get of value is out of this world :-)
I can't imagine this is a cost effective process compared to the price of buying a new pair.
Right? “How to make brand new boots more labor intensive by including a scrap of an old boot “
That person doing most of the work on the sewing machine. Wow. Tough on the hands and such methodical work.
Could I ask the average price difference between a new boot and a rebuild? Is it worth it in most cases?
That's exactly what I was wondering! Wow.
$319 for a rebuild and around $530-$670 for a new boot
John Knight here is your answer
@@nicksboots could you pin 📌 🤔 to top please as a common question
@@nicksboots - you got what you pay for ❗️Quality and craftsmanship ❗️
Amazing work ladies and gentlemen .
A friend of mine who lives in Alaska has a set of boots like this. He uses them when working out with various geologists and stuff so as to not slip around on the ice. Occasionally, he also uses them when working as a logger in the summertime.
Охренеть..!!! Да они бы итак не одну десятилетку походили бы ...,он насильно их разобрал😀
They look brand new again. Terrific craftsmanship.
Old time craftsmanship. Very cool to watch.
Lavoro minuzioso è stupendo, complimenti e un applauso a tutti 🤩👏👏👏👏
The amount of craftsmanship is crazy ❤❤❤ love it out of curiosity why don’t you guys use air nailers like we use in finish carpentry??
These people are SO IMPORTANT!! I love you guys!!
Watching the concentration during the work alone was amazing, the boots must be worn during really dangerous work
At the rate that they are restricting logging, those boots may last for a century. Amazing repair job. Better than new.
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship!! I think it’s incredible how old the machines are and still in use today.
Not to undercut these guys, but for my fellow Midwestern people, there's a small shop in Peoria IL called "Fred's Shoe Repair." It's been around for a long time, and is now run by the (I believe) Grandson of Fred. Most of the staff is young, under 30, and I'm always amazed by the amount of skill and knowledge they have. Maybe it's ageist on my part, but I didn't expect 20 somethings to be passionate about an art that was basically gone even before I was born. I'm just thrilled to see skilled craftsmen keeping these trades alive. If you're in the Midwest, Fred's may be an option for you, but again, I'm not trying to take business from anyone, just spread awareness and enthusiasm.
because we hear so much these days about these 'influencers' & other relatively useless types, people are unaware that there are MANY skilled working people 20yrs & up, from auto mechanics (& BUILDERS) to forestry service to carpenters & instrument makers, tattoo artists, loggers, surveyors, map makers (yeah, people STILL make maps), iron workers, boat builders, animal vets & on & on. may the gods save us if humans ever stop working with their hands.
I remember the first pair of nicks I got from the Walmart 🤦🏻♂️🤣
Amazing craftsmanship
Amazing job ❗️
In a logger boots like that you can’t twist an ankle. You could brake a knee, but definitely not twist an ankle.
And looking at these boots, you now know why so many loggers coming into the diner or bar after work, are wearing Romeos or slippers, "no corks allowed" lol.....loved your craftsmanship, detailed shots and the sounds too.
I'm only 3 minutes into the video, but damn, wouldn't it make more sense to just buy a new pair...?
Reminds me of Trigger in OFAH saying he's had the same broom for 15 years; just replaced the brush 5 times and the stick 3 times... 😆
Either way, amazing craftsmanship.
In our throw away society,this is an almost extinct Art,to anyone in this craft My Hats Off To Ya.!!