40+ Year Old Red Wing Work Boots Makeover
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- In this video, we restore this pair of vintage Red Wing work boots. The owner gave them to his son (who's in his fifties), and his son wants to give them a completely new look. This pair of Red Wing boots goes from being worn and tired looking to clean and fresh with a new look.
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That is a model 204. (Replaced by model 202 in the late 90s.) It had a “Supersole”. The I t’s a blown urethane and Red Wind 100% can resole them at the factory.
The sole has a resoled by putting it back onto the same injection molding machine that soled them t originally. The key is to catch it and have the resole done before the hook welt is eaten into too far.
You do great work. And this is a great example. Just chiming in based on having actually worked for red wing and had several such boots personally resoled.
Thanks for letting us know. These just look like the same construction as several in the WORX line. I'm was just reading on their site, they don't recraft WORX or Irish Setters.
@@TrentonHeathYes, no Worx, but I usually get 3 supersoles, before the uppers give up.
@@tanthony3895 okay. 11 years managing a company owned store and having literally hundreds sent back through the factory and resoled was all my imagination. They don’t do leather work but the soles are done every day.
You and your videos always make me walk away appreciating my own footwear, as simple as it may be, all the more. I take these lessons of care to heart. Super generous of you... Thanks!
That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying them.
I used to manage a Red Wing store and can tell you that Red Wing will resole any of the Super Sole/2.0 line with the direct attach to welt construction. They have a bit longer of a turn around time than traditional soles, though. All our local cobblers hated the direct attach because of the gumming issue.
Yeah, we were mainly talking about many of the waterproof work boots by Red Wing. People email us about them all the time saying that Red Wing won’t resole them and asking if we will. Those are the ones we won’t do.
I too managed a Red Wing shoe Store (Company Owned) for over a decade. This ole 204 could have absolutely been resoled by the factory in MN.
Love it when you restore old work boots, and especially when they have sentimental value! AND…..Introduce us to your DOG!! 🐶
I'm not trying to pee on your boots and tell you it's raining. I have always worn the Red Ring 402 9-inch boot. I have at least a dozen of them that I have send back to Red Wing and they resole them put new laces and the cushion all for $130.00 mind you that price was before COVID. I still wear the 402 Red Wing and I'll continue too. I sent one pair back to them and they couldn't fix them, so they told the store to give me a NEW PAIR FREE! I like your videos. I have always had good service and good customer service with Red Wing.
I now understand how much work goes into re-soling these boots but WOW did they turn out nice with the white soles and the red stitching! And the owner gets to keep and wear his old man's boots for another 20 years. Awesome!
Crazy to think I sold Redwings in 1981...now called "vintage." Western Boot and Shoe, Fresno, CA. Jim Ekizian "The Boot King." R.I.P.
Haha…I know. Makes us feel old as well.
Luv your work, Have those boots resoled 4 times at Redwing, My best friend worked there.35yrs. For that foam collar to be intact is a miracle 😮 Not walked in alot.
Have this exact pair! Have a pair from 1990's and a newer 202 model pair from 2016. This is their supersole line and red wing will resole them with another supersole for about $130. Awesome what y'all did with these ones!
i love seeing the rewelting process. doing it looks tough and I'm sure took awhile to get it right every time
Trenton and Heath are amazing cobblers. I bought 2 different Allen Edmonds on ebay and sent them to Potter and Sons for resole. Amazing job and great price!
I love your little special guest!! So adorable!!
Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL JOB GENTLEMEN! Didn’t expect the uppers to restore so well! All in all you’ve modernized an antique for him and may they last another 40 years? Sharper because of those snappy RED stitches, the dye job resulted in an incredibly deep Burgundy.❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😮😮😮🎉🎉😂❤❤😊😊
After watching this…we need to keep this craft and pass on this knowledge to the next generation, don’t let automation or AI kills these skills, thanks for sharing!
Good job gentlemen on the new resoles. Kudos to the owner on adding his own touch. Hope they serve you well. Have a great weekend.
Thanks! Have a great weekend as well.
the world needs more hot cork! Awesome job as always ❤
Love the look of these recrafted boots, the red stitches and black welt look awesome. Great job guys.
Wow, those look amazing. It always touches me to see boots, or anything of good quality, handed down to the next generation. great job guys, and BTW, lovely dog!!
Yes, a fine dog. I was wondering what the breed is?
@@sisleymichaelI'm guessing German short-hair for $200. Didn't see the lovely pup that well
@@brianathern9154 Hey, thanks. It was a good looking dog.
Interesting to see for the age of the boot and the construction type how well they have lasted, when you opened them up. Nice to see the most intelligent member of the team in the video as well.
Haha…ain’t that the truth! 😁
I emailed you guys about recrafting a pair identical to this. Y’all and several other cobblers said no 😭. Can’t say I blame you.
But interesting fact, I was able to send them back to Redwing through our local store and they can pull that sole off and remold one back on. I went with the “snake sole” pattern which as I understand it is the same material as this original super sole but with a neat pattern in the bottom. If you haven’t seen it check it out. Still waiting on the boots to come back from RW. 🤞🏼
Skimming comments here and I’m happy to read that Annie will be appearing in future videos! Love your guys’ content. It’s so nice to see artisans do their craft so well!
Thanks for watching! Yep, I think Annie the dog stole the show. She’ll be in plenty more.
Nice to see a vintage pair of boots being given new life instead of being thrown into the trash.
funny how old repaired boots always come out looking better than new with these two, its just impressive it is
That's great to put the boots back to use, to customize them and the sentimental value if that counts everyone is different. Amazing work!
Thanks so much!
Good video and great job on re purposing decent boots. My dad always said there's three things a man needs a good barber, tailor, and cobbler. Looking forward to more videos from you . Thanks.
Once again, I'm truly amazed at your artistry and skill.
Great job, Trenton and Heath.
Thank you very much! We appreciate you watching.
Awesome recraft as someone who has grown up in these boots wearing out countless pairs heals mainly., aways wanted my local cobbler to do this but he'd only venture to puting on a replacement heal... thanks for showing me the why he wouldn't re sole.
Thanks for watching!
We’ve been receiving quite a few comments stating that Red Wings will resole all of their boots. As we mentioned in the video, Red Wing does not resole some of their boots, which is why many folks email us frequently asking if we can. What we were trying to get across, as badly as we may have done, is that some of their boots technically cannot be resoled. They are a major pain to do so, and that’s why many cobblers, AND RW, will not resole some of them. Obviously, the boots we resoled ARE able to be resoled or we wouldn’t have done them. 😉Again, I think we just did a bad job of explaining which boots they won’t do…nor will most cobblers.
We copied this directly from Red Wings website…
CAN ALL BOOTS MADE BY RED WING SHOE COMPANY BE REPAIRED?
This depends on how the boots were made. Any boots made using welt construction can be repaired, pending any excessive wear and tear. Not all Red Wing, WORX or Irish Setter boots can be resoled.
This is a pair of 202’s. I can attest that red wing will resolve this boot as I have a pair that are on their 3rd set of soles-both times done by red wing
Just got a pair of vintage 1980s Red Wings 710 boots at the thrift store for $1. Brown leather moc toe with Vibram lug sole
No structural damage or loose stitching or binding but the leather parched and needing some love to resurrect them. The toes almost point upwards as they were used wet and put away without proper care that parched the leather.
Applying about 7 installments Apple Leather Care Leather Conditioner have accentuated the creosote stains on the inner sides and heels adds some real soul and flavor to these boots. A REAL improvement.
I love the updated change well done boys
Love the dog. And you guys, too. I've learned a lot of good stuff here.
Thanks! We really appreciate you watching,
Trenton & Heath you are doing the entire community a great service by showing very high quality workmanship, focus & education. Have learned a great many lessons on technique, application & follow-through. Many thanks & will be watching you regularly in the future. Very entertaining as well because of the excellent narrative & explanations used in your illustrations. ***All the best...
Thanks so much, Rick! We really appreciate that. Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
I was just about to order some Wolverines until I saw your recommendation for “Thursdays”, so I ordered them instead. Love the channel. Thanks for the tips and recommendations. 👍
It’s cool to see this restoration since my dad still has these same model. So nostalgic!
This was my favorite type of work boot growing up, then they replaced them with the new 202, which I still like but the heel counter is quite different. They brought back this counter design with the 2245 Steel Toe and 2545 which is Steel Toe and puncture resistant, but they didn’t bring back the moc toe.
The red stitching and white sole work well together.
Red Wing Shoes can and will resole those boots. Those are part of the Supersole collection which are resolable. Probably a lot cheaper by Red Wing by the time a cobbler has to do all of the extra work.
Your right I have two pair that redwing resoled
Yeah, we were mainly referring to many of their waterproof styles that people email us about…not necessarily this pair that we resoled. The ones we did in this video are definitely able to be resoled.
Wow! You really transformed these old boots. You two are great craftsmen. Cheers from the Philippines.
WOW guys! I can just feel the level of comfort with all of that cork you put in there. I know that my Redwings are going to be the troublesome type of boot like this one. But I would pay that little extra money to keep my broken in work boots to be just like this guys pair. Fantastic video once again brothers, I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Always love to see a leather resole / refurb but becoming more and more converted to the soft sole restyle. Cobbler G has done some great one's recently and I would say this is up there with them. Well done chaps.
I love seeing well used Red Wing boots!
Your dog has the most beautiful face! i never get tired of watching you hand stitch.
A lot of work boots are built the same way. Plastic rubber welt with a glued or melted on sole. Synthetic lasting board for the insole.
@@chinatownboy7482Redwing will resole these
I have a pair of these so it is good to know they can be resoled when the time comes.
Mine are black and about 25 years old ... I just haven't worn them much. Not sure why not, they are very comfortable.
Great work, guys, as ever.
Thank you! We appreciate you watching.
My Dad had a pair of Red Wings exactly like them with the black soles also and we work in concrete but he always put his rubber boots over them when pouring. He always kept them in good shape years after retiring till the day he passed. This video brought back lots of memories. I don't know what my mother did with them I wish I would have kept them now.
Great job, like the he had done to them.
Who’s the adorable pupper who made a couple of brief appearances? 🐕
Great work as always! Thanks so much for sharing. A big bonus to see that beautiful GSP walking around the shop supervising.
I had RedWing resole my 15+ year old 406's less than a year ago and that is one of the heat bonded soles they came out great and only cost me $125. I dropped them off at the Nashville store (Rivergate) and they called me just under a month later to pick them up. My only complaint was they updated the sole to the supersole2.0 because the original was no longer available and the new seems a little less aggressive.
Great video!! The shoes look so much better with your twist than they did originally 👌🏾👍🏾😍🤩
Thanks so much! Glad you like them.
those look like some very cushy shoes/boots after all the cork (mmmmmm!!!) and rubber bottom....great job
For anyone with similar sole construction on your redwings I encourage you to check with redwing about recrafting. Just dropped off my boots at the local redwing shop in RI for recrafting. Glad I checked it out.
You showed a picture of Red Wing Dyanforces when mentioning resoling redwings. I actually have those and didn’t know that they get turned down a lot even by Redwing. I’ll have to ask my local store if they’d be able to be sent back for resole or not.
You both did a great job on those boots! I used to wear Red Wing boots when I worked in fast food restaurants. They were extremely comfortable and really held up well. Thanks!
I too had a pair just like these, many many moons ago, and they never wore out! Soles got worn down, but the overal boot stayed together...they were and still are the most uncomfortable boot i believe ive ever owned...durable, but hard on the feet. Great revamp on these!!
He made the right choice on them, they look perfect!
He's going to love these remakes! Good job guys!
This video very much makes me think of my grandpa and all the old redwings he had, and even my dads. I recently asked my dad if he had an old beat up pair of his or papas redwings so I could have them recrafted like this as a surprise. Unfortunately they had all been tossed out and replaced. Thanks for a great video I really enjoyed this!
Love the dog. Awesome video. Very cool boots.
Thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching.
I myself have 2 pairs of the Redwing 202’s like in this video. I can’t wait to have the soles reworked like done here. You are both very talented craftsmen and it shows.
These videos are beautifully shot. Love color treatment and grittiness. Good editing and camera angles too. Well done.
It is always a nice Saturday when i see your video pop up.
We really appreciate you watching! Have a great weekend.
Hi guys, I really enjoy watching your videos. Even though I can skip and see how it looked like in the end but I always make it a point to somehow watch how you do it step by step. It is so fulfilling to see how much work and dedication you put into your craft. By the way I'm from the Philippines and wearing boots is a luxury here. I have a pair from Mexico. Original cowboy boots. A gift from my brother who worked there. I rarely wear them for lack of occassions😂. You don't wear them daily. Wore them during my sons College graduation and Christmas parties. Been planning to bring it to local shops here for check up and maintenance. Thanks for your time reading my long comment. More power to your channel guys👍👍👍
I love seeing you guys ply your craft! Great makeover!
Awesome video like always! just one issue to point out, you guys had a lovely guest that was never introduced and we want to know more about the pup!
!se ven bien cómodas esas botas con el relleno que les puso en la suela, excelente trabajo, saludos desde México!
I enjoy watching your videos! Reminds me of my dad. He made shoes his whole life, with Nettleton shoe in Syracuse NY being the last place he was at.
Trenton and Heath are the coolest cobblers out there. Great store, great channel and great information.
Thanks so much! We really appreciate that, and we thank you very much for watching.
I really like how the red stitching turned out! Great idea on the customer's behalf, and flawless execution as always by T&H. 🥾🥾👍👍
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Hot corking gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling 😊
Those look fantastic! I like the idea of the owner keeping them but making them his own. I can totally relate to the story of these boots. My dad has a pair exactly like those that he wore when I was a kid. Too bad my dad is 3 sizes smaller than me.
Between the two of you and a strapping young man named Dan in Tring UK, I've almost convinced myself to give up my successful career and learn to repair shoes so I can open my own shop in a seriously underserviced area of the world.
Great video . What you guys can do with old boots is just fantastic. Loved your dog . I was looking though some of the comments learned her was Annie I'm guessing she a German short hair. Correct me if I wrong . I have two German short hairs.
I had this same style of Red Wing years ago! Actually got them for $1. But I ended up getting rid of them after they wore out because I didn’t know they could be resoled
Crazy thought done a short about the difference between the sole
Great Video - fantastic job done - nice dog.
Thank you for this video. I own a pair of Redwing work boots with a similar sole construction. I wear them almost daily and the uppers are very stout but the soles have worn out. I struggle with throwing them out with such good leather uppers but see that is probably the only option for me. Thank you again, I enjoy your channel and seeing two brothers with such a great relationship.
Great upload gents, I’m your 90th like today. Support from Wimbledon and Happy Christmas
Anyone ever said that heath reminds them of Christopher Oliphant? Great video as ever👍👍
Memories are priceless.
Merry Christmas to your families. Always a pleasure seeing you give a second life to these footwear.
Seeing the shop-dog was cool. Is it a German Short-haired ??
Next your own shoe company in the world❤
Hey guys, i like watching Trenton's manly hands clean the uppers 😅I see Annie is hanging around in case you have some shoe that need to be chewed up. Sweet girl. Good stuff!
Sweet! I dig.
I bought a pair of red wing steel toes and man best boot I found for walking on concrete everyday
Came out really nice 👍
what a lovely pup you got there in the background
Thank you!
I love watching these videos and have learned so much.
The boots turned out looking awesome. They’re very similar to the Irish Setters I have, at least in looks, I don’t know about comfort. My Irish setters are my go to foot wear for work in the butcher shop I work in.
Gents another fabulous restoration of some fine Redwing boots. I may reapply the red color on mine rubbing it in with a glove. Not sure if the dye brush I used was sufficient. And you always remind me without saying that hydrated leather is longer lasting. Thanks again and enjoy the holidays. Blessings
Thank you! Happy holidays to you as well.
Although I’ve watched a ton of your videos, i rarely ever comment on them. I’ve been wearing boots well over 30 years. This video brought back memories as this pair of boots was my introduction into the boot world. My Dad had a pair that he had used up and had thrown them away. Well, I didn’t see that way. I pulled them out of the trash and used a marker and colored them black. I was a high school freshman at the time and I thought I was the coolest kid on the block. I wore them for about two years and then they disappeared with time. I’d sure like another pair but definitely not in black.
Redwing ABSOLUTELY DOES do repairs and resoles on their modern work boots boots. I have my work boots done every other year or so. As long as they are the US produced boots. They DON'T do any repair or resoles on the foreign made junk that they are using to devalue their name with. All three of the boots you splashed up can be redone. Those are EXACTLY like the ones that Redwing will resole.
Just so you know. I'm pretty sure I saw that exact pair on Ebay a few months ago... A quick peek at the tag would show how old they really are.
Yeah, I think there was some misunderstanding and miscommunication on our part. As two guys who are BOMBARDED monthly with RW boots from guys who were turned down by RW for resoles, we were trying to get across that many of them are a pain to work on, we don’t want to do them, AND RW doesn’t even want to do some of them. Yes, they do resole most of their boots, but as I put in my pinned comment, there are a lot of Red Wing, Werx, IrishSetter and other boots of theirs that they will not do.
@@TrentonHeath I totally understand why you don't want to work on them on a regular basis. Yes. Werx and Irish Setter all all made overseas, and the only RW branded items they don't work on are the stuff made overseas. They need to take those items out from under their name as well to end the confusion. If it's US made, they resole them.
Good job!
Thanks!
If they made a boot like that one....I'd buy
Amazing boots thanks for sharing
Those Red Wing boots look brand new after yall got through with them! Love Trenton and Heath!
Aww…thanks so much! As always, we appreciate you watching.
Amazing job guys
I love my redwing workboots and would never consider any others. They are by far the most comfortable, water repelling and longest lasting boots that I have ever owned.
Love these restoration videos. They give us a look into how cobblers work.
Just a recommendation: when showing the restored shoes, do provide more glory shots of it. It serves well to show us your hard work.
Gave you a thumbs up for having a pointer as your shop dog!