Now that’s awesome. I’m glad you all let me know that your dad use to use him for shoe repairs. I am sure that he would thank you for his business and your comment. Thanks for watching
That’s true commitment to a dying craft. I have a favorite pair of cowboy boots I bought 45 years ago that I’ve held on to that need new soles. Makes me want to make a 600 mile road trip…
Love that sweatshirt. He's all American rocker with a red, white, and blue electric guitar on the front. Leather repair is a priceless art. Had many of my expensive horse tack fixed by our local cobbler who passed away. Great old shop he had too, filled with antiques. 👢🥾
I love in Connecticut where there is no place to get shoes repaired. I try to do my own now. Robert Chadwell has a valuable skill. Love seeing his machinery and listening to his stories.
I could listen to that gentleman talk for hours. I love the older stories. Life was way more simple back then. But family sure did have to sacrifice to make money.
Morning Mr. Chadwell & Mr. Ward ! Really Enjoyed This Episode. Fond Memories In That Shop, A Lil Back History Of My Gramp's He & Granny Came Here To The Maritimes InCanada From Overseas In Wales In 1915, Mother Was Born In 1919 Gramp Was A Cobbler 'Till He Passed, Had A Great Reputation For His Cobbling Skills ! Still Have His Shoe Stand ! Thanks Again Friend ! ATB T God Bless
The building looks like it is covered with the old sheet metal stone. I have wondered during what years that was produced. It is great to see a craftsman still working. Hard to even find shoes today that will last long enough to be repaired.
Wow another great one Brother my Wife & I love everything you do keep the blessing coming. You are the reason we are going to Kentucky this Spring first stop will most definitely be the Brooks store such a lovely Lady with a great spirit. My wife loves her and has got to meet outstanding Lady again keep the blessing coming Brother 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I love what I do and meeting new people. Here is the website and address information on RM Brooks Store. Thanks for watching God Bless you also
I’m 82 and remember getting my shoes resolved. Loved watching them stretch the shoes on forms and tacking little nail where needed. The owner told me to takes a biscuit, open it and rub on my patent leather shoes to shine them. ( that word should be re-soled). This lovely man has made a fine living. So many wonderful crafts being lost.🎉
When I was little, our local shoe store repaired as well as sold shoes. I remember Mr. Morefield had a shop in the back where he worked on shoes. Now I repair my shoes with Loctite super glue.
Need to get more on this old timer. The shop in my town burned to the ground around 8 years ago. Only one I ever been to that did shoes and sold guns. God bless America
Oh I’m sorry about that. That’s sad.I will try and get back over there and film more, right now my plate is a little full with more new videos coming your way. Thanks for watching
Oh i just love this one, it brought back memories of when i was 4 and i used to go down the lane where i lived and visit the cobblers the old man working away great memories thanks
What an interesting guy! Love his sweatshirt and gold jewelry. He’s a great storyteller. We had a shoe repair shop in my hometown. I always loved walking by it and enjoyed the smell of it. Thanks for sharing John! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🦃
Here in the UK 🇬🇧 there are lots of cobblers there was a very small one in the local town near were i live near the castle. He just retired but had no one to take it over they also do the key cutting at most cobblers as well.
I live close to the town of madison where there used to be a shoe repair shop downtown. Our dad use to have our shoes repaired there when i was in school in the 70's. It has been closed for a number of years now, but the equipment is still there i think. I can see it each year when i go in to the DMV to get my sticker renewed.❤🙂
I wish more of the world was like this. Hardly anyone fixes anything anymore. It’s either remove and reinstall a new part or throw it away and buy all new
Sadly in these days most shoes don't have any thread in them. they are glued together. I grew up in the 60's and 70's into a young adult in 1976. I shined shoes in my home town of 14000 back then. Only 4800 now. rust belt of course on the upper Ohio river. Appalachian foothills. I could make 20 bucks easily in 4 or 5 hrs just going into the clubs on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and that was a lot of money back then. I grew up poor like most but my parents rarely had to give me any money. I had 2 paper routes and my shoe shine kit. I bought myself a brand new blue suede jacket in 1972, I was rockin it,
I’ve known Robert almost my whole life. I’ve had shoes repaired and half soled plus had some gun holsters made by Robert
That’s awesome. Thanks for watching
Robert Caldwell is a Legend, and I'm glad we have had the privilege of meeting him,Thanks to you John.Take Care Friend and Have a Good Evening 🙂.
I am glad that you met him, many thanks to you for watching
I am glad that you met him, many thanks to you for watching
This is where Dad always took his cowboy boots and anything else! Wonderful craftsmanship!
Now that’s awesome. I’m glad you all let me know that your dad use to use him for shoe repairs. I am sure that he would thank you for his business and your comment. Thanks for watching
Loved this story and admire his work ethic…
Thanks for watching
That’s true commitment to a dying craft. I have a favorite pair of cowboy boots I bought 45 years ago that I’ve held on to that need new soles. Makes me want to make a 600 mile road trip…
Sure is a commitment. Robert would definitely love to know you’d drive that far. Thanks for watching
Love that sweatshirt. He's all American rocker with a red, white, and blue electric guitar on the front.
Leather repair is a priceless art. Had many of my expensive horse tack fixed by our local cobbler who passed away. Great old shop he had too, filled with antiques. 👢🥾
Thanks for watching and I’m sure Robert would appreciate your kind comments
I love in Connecticut where there is no place to get shoes repaired. I try to do my own now. Robert Chadwell has a valuable skill. Love seeing his machinery and listening to his stories.
Wow that’s crazy! People need their shoes repaired somewhere around there. Robert would thank you for the nice comment too. Thanks for watching
I just love it. Could have gone on for another hour listening to him.
Thanks for watching
I could listen to that gentleman talk for hours. I love the older stories. Life was way more simple back then. But family sure did have to sacrifice to make money.
Thanks for watching and sharing
Morning Mr. Chadwell & Mr. Ward ! Really Enjoyed This Episode. Fond Memories In That Shop, A Lil Back History Of My Gramp's He & Granny Came Here To The Maritimes InCanada From Overseas In Wales In 1915, Mother Was Born In 1919 Gramp Was A Cobbler 'Till He Passed, Had A Great Reputation For His Cobbling Skills ! Still Have His Shoe Stand ! Thanks Again Friend ! ATB T God Bless
Good morning Terry! Thanks for your kind comment and for sharing your memories. Thanks for watching
The building looks like it is covered with the old sheet metal stone. I have wondered during what years that was produced.
It is great to see a craftsman still working. Hard to even find shoes today that will last long enough to be repaired.
I am not for sure when or what year it was built. Some info for me to find out. Thanks for watching
Great stories. I love craftsmanship. And a great shoe cobbler is like gold.
Thank you and for watching my stories
Wow another great one Brother my Wife & I love everything you do keep the blessing coming. You are the reason we are going to Kentucky this Spring first stop will most definitely be the Brooks store such a lovely Lady with a great spirit. My wife loves her and has got to meet outstanding Lady again keep the blessing coming Brother 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I love what I do and meeting new people. Here is the website and address information on RM Brooks Store. Thanks for watching God Bless you also
As always outstanding keeping the past alive.
My pleasure always. Thanks for watching
The stories he could tell...and tells. Not many such personalities around anymore. What a heritage. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome thanks for watching
I love my cobbler. Will miss him when he retires ❤️
Thanks for sharing I bet you will, but we have these videos to bring to the plate about places forgotten or out of business. Thanks for watching
What a great story about one of my MHS Class of '60 classmates. Congratulations Robert! Proud of you.
Robert sends thanks. Thank you for watching
My little town has one of those shoe repair shops.that old dudes rocking a look.
Awesome glad you watched my story.
I enjoyed this when you first posted, because I love true craftsmen, and loved the story. Rest peacefully Mr. Caldwell.
he will be missed
Love watching stories like this I could listen to these old timers all day long they definitely know what they are talking about 🥰
Thank you and for watching
Your channel shows there is still good in the world. Good job sir. Bless you.
Thanks for the nice comment I appreciate it so much. God Bless you as well. Thanks for watching
I’m 82 and remember getting my shoes resolved. Loved watching them stretch the shoes on forms and tacking little nail where needed. The owner told me to takes a biscuit, open it and rub on my patent leather shoes to shine them. ( that word should be re-soled). This lovely man has made a fine living. So many wonderful crafts being lost.🎉
Great video 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks so much it’s my pleasure. Thanks for watching
Always a great video!!!
Thanks I appreciate you so much
When I was little, our local shoe store repaired as well as sold shoes. I remember Mr. Morefield had a shop in the back where he worked on shoes. Now I repair my shoes with Loctite super glue.
Thanks for sharing your memories. Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing , this was a great one!!!!
Thanks for the kind comment and thanks for watching
That was a delightful video. I really enjoyed hearing this gentleman story . It's hard to find shoe cobbler's in our area..
I am sorry to hear of Robert's passing. I enjoyed your video on his life's work and passion. Thank you. RiP Robert.
So nice watching and hearing his life story. Lately Shoe Repair is Getting popular. There are so many Videos on RUclips on Boot Rebuilds.
Need to get more on this old timer. The shop in my town burned to the ground around 8 years ago. Only one I ever been to that did shoes and sold guns. God bless America
Oh I’m sorry about that. That’s sad.I will try and get back over there and film more, right now my plate is a little full with more new videos coming your way. Thanks for watching
Wonderful bidei! Watching from Florida!
Thanks for watching
I enjoyed your video.Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Thanks for watching
Oh i just love this one, it brought back memories of when i was 4 and i used to go down the lane where i lived and visit the cobblers the old man working away great memories thanks
Thanks you and I appreciate you watching bless you
My hometown ❤️
Really that’s awesome! Thanks for finding this and watching
Great video. I only know of one shoe repair shop within 50 miles of me.
Thanks for watching
I need to take a nice trip to Kentucky and maybe Apprentice and make my own shoes
Are you familiar with Harry Rogers? He just published a shoemaking book.
That would be good. Thanks for watching
What an interesting guy! Love his sweatshirt and gold jewelry. He’s a great storyteller. We had a shoe repair shop in my hometown. I always loved walking by it and enjoyed the smell of it. Thanks for sharing John! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🦃
Ahhh the smell of leather… we enjoyed filming with him too. Thanks for watching
I can’t find small businesses like this anymore.
They are around, but you have to dig deep sometimes to find them. Thanks for watching
Here in the UK 🇬🇧 there are lots of cobblers there was a very small one in the local town near were i live near the castle. He just retired but had no one to take it over they also do the key cutting at most cobblers as well.
Thanks for sharing that. Thank you and thanks for watching
Interesting for sure
I live close to the town of madison where there used to be a shoe repair shop downtown. Our dad use to have our shoes repaired there when i was in school in the 70's. It has been closed for a number of years now, but the equipment is still there i think. I can see it each year when i go in to the DMV to get my sticker renewed.❤🙂
Thank you for watching The Appalachian Channel! John Ward
I wish more of the world was like this. Hardly anyone fixes anything anymore. It’s either remove and reinstall a new part or throw it away and buy all new
I know it’s wild. Thanks for watching
WOW
just have to ask, do you sing blue grass, you definitely have the voice for it....
Which? Me or Robert? I’m not for sure, he may because I know I don’t sing any Bluegrass..lol. Thanks for watching
I was born Feb 19, 1951. Imagine that. Just 2 days after I was born.
Wow
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Thank you and thanks for watching
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Thanks for watching
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Thank you
I can’t find a shoe repair shop within 100 miles of my hometown here in Georgia. It’s a shame.
Wow just wow. We all need shoes repaired at some point. Crazy that there are none near you. Thanks for watching
Sadly in these days most shoes don't have any thread in them. they are glued together. I grew up in the 60's and 70's into a young adult in 1976. I shined shoes in my home town of 14000 back then. Only 4800 now. rust belt of course on the upper Ohio river. Appalachian foothills. I could make 20 bucks easily in 4 or 5 hrs just going into the clubs on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and that was a lot of money back then. I grew up poor like most but my parents rarely had to give me any money. I had 2 paper routes and my shoe shine kit. I bought myself a brand new blue suede jacket in 1972, I was rockin it,
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching
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Tyvm for sharing ur story. 😊
I was born in 1970 bt I sure miss the simple times back then. Things sure have changed. 🤦
this is so sad
Can't shine a shoe today. Sad
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching
I barely remember shoe repair here in my county
You don’t find too many cobblers any longer
I use to do upholstery and draperies and awningsz can’t find those anymore either
Id love to see him in action working
From what other people are saying, there really isn’t. Thanks for watching
There’s one downtown sylva nc -
A cobbler
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I love this channel. lol it’s awesome !!
Thanks
Me too....its one of my top favorite channels out of 5!
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I am pretty sure, he Fixed a Pair of my Boots back in the 80"s???
He is my papaw
He died I miss my papaw
How did h edie? Seemed fine.?So sad. 80 isn't that old.
I’m not sure, I just heard that he passed away recently. I am glad that we got the chance to meet him.
It seems like everyone wares sneakers these days.
Not me....I dnt even own a pair! 🤷
Died on my bday
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