Florsheim Royal Imperial STRATFORD
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2021
- 55 years old, unbelievable condition, well they are now, now that we gave them a new lease on life. New footbeds, new welt, leather heel blocks, JR soles, custom top lifts, sock liners and cleaned and conditioned.
Leather Care
Bick 4
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Bick 1
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Venetian shoe cream
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Saphir Renovation cream
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Tarrago Nano Protector
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Lincoln E-Z cleaner
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Shoe Shine
Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Creme Surfine
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Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Pate De Luxe (wax)
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Saphir Medaille D'Or creme
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Saphir Medaille D'Or Mirror gloss
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Saphir Medaille D'Or Pate De Luxe
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Saphir Amiral High Gloss
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Leather Dye
Fiebing Edge Dressing
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Leather Refinish
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Angelus leather dye
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Fiebing's Leather Dye
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Fiebings Edge Kote
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MISC
Master Cement
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Barge Cement
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I learned to properly fit Florsheim shoes at 18 in 1967. Saving every penny (at 95¢ an hour) this was my first shoe purchase. My feet thanked me every day thereafter. I could stand all day without fatigue in those shoes. What memories. Thanks Steve
I have a pair of these gifted to me by my Dad in about 1982 that I’m thinking of sending you. Beautiful job.
Anytime you’re ready
We look forward to watching the job.
One of my chores when I was a kid was to shine my dad’s shoes. He had a pair almost exactly like these, as well. Brought back a lot of memories.
@@vagitarian68419 I wish I could have but 5minutes with my dad to tell him how much I appreciate everything he did for me.
@@ga9d I’m certain he knows how you feel about him, Gunther 😉
I will never understand why people dislike these vids
My son’s hands used to shake for years until he was diagnosed with autoimmune hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). He’s an artist. I only mention this because after his hyperthyroidism was under control, his hands stopped shaking-and he had to relearn how to draw because he was so used to having shaky hands and compensating for it. So if you aren’t broken, don’t fix it; your work is beautiful as it is!
Beautiful Steve ! Coming out of the Army in 1969, my dad sent me to Kaps Men's store, which was downtown in our small city. My dad said I needed a suit and dress shoes for job interviews (of course he was right). A friend of his worked as a salesman there, and he took care of me. My first expensive shoe was the Florsheim Royal Imperial model. I was not an easy fit, size 13-14 and 4E !!!! Thanks for the video...take care.
your excitement, love and passion for these shoes is a beautiful thing. please continue the great work, thanks.
Bedo: I’m not a shoe maker….
The Gods: if you did, you’d make them all go out of business!
Love your videos and most of all the QUALITY! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, looking forward to see Bedos hit the 1 million subs then 10 million!!!!!
I am 44 and my hands have shaken like yours do since I was about 6 years old. I am a welder and fabricator and it has NEVER effected my work. I am also a very good shot with a firearm and have been since my father taught me to hunt when I was young. It seems like it would be an inconvenience but it has never been.
I used to think the repair process was super expensive then I came across other channels that highlight professionally made shoes today and I have to say, $600 to bring back a pair of shoes from over 50 years ago is actually an insane deal. Especially when In today’s market, if you buy shoes that are hand made/altered they can be thousands
It depends on what 50-yr old shoes they are... to be honest, these aren't John Lobb or even Alden cordovan. If I HAD to spend $$$ on a pair of Florsheim Imperial repair it's only because of sentimental value (like my grandpa wore them before) or a pair that I really find aesthetically unmatched, like their long wing cordovan, not this pair of short wing pebble grain.
The repair process is super expensive you can purchase a new pair of these for a third of the cost of that repair so unless you have shoes that's actually worth several thousands or great sentimental value dont think for a second this is saving you money
You aren't buying a quality pair of dress shoes for $200
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WOW! I have never cared nor been interested in dress shoes... but that thumbnail and subsequent video was just jaw dropping! 🤯
I love the look of the blue thread showing on the bottom.
Bad repairs: I see it a LOT in vintage bamboo fly rods that like Florsheims, can easily exceed 4-digit values. Many times the repair was not done by a "basement rodmaker" (say, Everett Garri$on), but over the counter at a sporting establishment. Maybe if it were lucky, they'd try a gunsmith. But the challenge of making something worthwhile "right" is a unique satisfaction. NOW if only you, Steve, were a fly fisherman; we could arrange a barter!!!
Stevie, at about 28:20 I saw a little bugger fly past behind you on the floor. Get some spray insecticide and give them hell! Amazing job as always brother! Also the shaking could more or less be because you've worked with your hands your entire life which ends up leading to nerve damage and arthritis. I get it too in my profession. Fingers are delicate.
This is like slapping a new set of Pirellis on a 50+ year old Ferrari. Very classy. With a detail thrown in. Don't you dare touch that patina. It gives those Florsheim's a genuine visual appeal. Top drawer work sir.
28:19, look at that little guy go in the background, lol! Let’s continue!
Mouse in da house!
@@SignorNessuno65 . Cockroach
I saw that tooo!
I saw that too 😂
@@jph952 That fast and big in VA?! Wow!
Your hand shake certainly does nothing to interfere with your excellent work.
the fact that he shows his mistakes and then fixes them... shows that what he puts out is master work. keep it up
Fantastic job on some handsome shoes. I'd be proud to wear them!
Gemming as a noun, as the piece of shoe construction is pronounced with a hard G. Gemming as a verb meaning to apply decorations or jewels to something is pronounced with a soft G, like "jemming". So, Steve , you are correct and the iJnoramus that disaJrees with you is a Gerk! LOL!
Gemming-jemming sounds like the gif-jif debate
@@DelayedPenalty no debate there either...gif....graphics interface....hard G.
@@lotsabirds Like those proverbial "choosy mothers," choosy developers choose "JIF.” Actually, Oxford Dictionaries USA says that “GIF may be pronounced with either a soft g (as in giant) or a hard g (as in graphic)." So, no debate...only options.
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That's shoemaking already. What a cobbler!!! 😊
Another award-worthy product by Steve our master cobbler, (aka Michael Angelo).
Anyone who can craft a shoe like you can call a gemming anything they want. But I'm glad someone criticized that because that makes you do voices. Love those voices. And yes I saw that roach or whatever it was run across the floor.
Ты единственный сапожник на Свете, кто носит Ролей, и я Счастлив, что ты армянин.
Hey Steve
I had a pair of those exact shoes when I was 12 yrs. old back in the late 60's thanx for the great flashbacks 👍
I'm always amazed how craftsman like yourself can take something that almost looks like it's trashed and restore it back to life.
You are a master, it never gets old watching you work on those old Florsheim shoes. Thanks for your videos.
Steve, I just rewatched the video and I must comment on your post restoration photos. They are tremendous. The photo studio shots really show off the depth of the leather and all of the great details of the shoes and your work! They are probably better shoes now than when they were first built.
you do durn good work. i've enjoyed watching a lot of your vids over the last year or two. thanks for sharing! :)
Very nice! Came out beautifully--the uppers are gorgeous in that color/shade.
The photographs of the finished shoe at the end are phenomenal! Sure liked the close ups during repair also. The patina was perfect, and better character than new!
You are a genius at shoe repair! A pleasure to watch!
Absolutely gorgeous yet again, pure perfection love it Steve xxx❤️❤️
Dang Steve that's some awesome work. Every week you bring some amazing pieces back to life
Another one!!! You make the shoes look good Steve and not the other way around!!! Incredible job once again!!!
A superb job they look as good as new, you have great skill Steve.
Love the trimmed beard (cute) the shoes are a master work. and I can so relate to the heel issue. thanks for making my morning coffee even better.
Steve, great job again. That blue stitching is beautiful.
Absolutely amazing. Every single item that you work on turns out phenomenally. You are truly a master of your craft! My husband and I love watching your videos, they are extremely informative and it’s truly a wonder to watch you work. Thank you for filming all of your videos and for sharing them!
Brilliant Steve you’re making smile watching this. Great job as always.
Your camerawork is superb especially the close-up stuff. It makes your work interesting and along with your easy flowing commentary keeps us fans glued (ha ha) till the end. Keep em coming.
Steve that's BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!
Love the Florsheim Imperial!
Great job Steve.
Truly spectacular result. The shoes look stunning and I'm glad that nice light patina was preserved.
Your commitment with high quality is outstanding, excellent work 👍🏽
They are some beautiful looking shoes, you do some amazing work Steve, I really enjoy watching
Wow! Steve you never cease to amaze...when one thinks they have seen it all, you step it up a notch...be seeing you soon. My Indys and another pair or two are awaiting your magic!
I think this pair is your best wood grain sole design. Love those Florsheim's. Great job!
One thing re-soling a brand new pair of shoes albeit a high quality job, quite another bringing back a 55 year pair of shoes. It is something to be praised. In a disposable society we could learn so much about buying a quality base product, then maintaining it. Employing highly skilled artisans like yourself to breathe new life into them.
Shoes look like new. You always do such a great job on the shoes. Thanks for sharing your hard work with us. We would not know about shoe repair except for what you have shown us.
Beautiful result! Such a difference!
Damn, steve! You really are the Boss! Awesome, awesome work.
You really do the trade and it's heritage good. Such superb craftsmanship.
Classy repair. They look amazing Steve. The customer will be very happy.
My Dad’s hands shakes all the time since the late 80s.. he thought it was nerve problem so he takes B complex vitamins. But due to an emergency in 2010 he found out he has hyperthyroidism which caused the shakes and other issues. i suggest you get your thyroid hormone levels tested so you can be properly treated.
Oeh back- and forward package sending. Never had lost ones? What an amazing job yet again, I love these complete repairs a lot.
Amazing! Absolutely very impressed.
Thank you!
You’re brilliant, brother! Well done!
Bad ass project. Exceptional work!!
Just a killer restoration AGAIN!!! Never gets old watching you refurbish a vintage pair of shoes, Steve!!! Damn, you got skills!!!!
Great job Steve. Thanks
Absolutely beautiful Steve as always.
Not sure how I ended up here but after binge watching your channel I am amazed and in ah of your work. Keep continuing sir!
Beautiful. The visual impact of the black heel is impressive.
I love these videos. My dad had 2 pair of Florsheim wingtips from this era. Binge watching today Steve! Lol
Just amazing. 55 year old shoes that end up looking brand new. Great work again.
Hey Steve! Hope u are well….love ur channel and what you do for us…love my Florsheim…I had new leather placed and heel. And it’s “Hammer time”….
Excellent repair Steve a nice vintage shoe well worth the repair back to new again 👍
They are stunning!!
Another fine project Steve.
My hand shakes too! My signature is like a doctors! Anyway.....like I said last time, the customer gets what he wants. Your skills are amazing and you make it look so easy....the mark of a true craftsman.
You make it great end to my day.
Shine on
Awesome work, Steve! We’re the same vintage - 1966 was a good year! 😁
the shoes look amazing, 1966 was a great year. amazing workmanship, your a joy to watch.
Good job Steve, @ 28:20 we can see a cucaracha running in the background.
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great job again - as always Steve💪
Once again , Steve O , Outstanding Work , a Beautiful Shoe .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Can just say, fantastic & perfect job 👌👍💙
I’ve never seen anything like those before. The texture is amazing 🤩. Now they’ll be around for 50 more years thanks to Steve!
Thanks for this video. My dad wore these shoes during the 60’s. He wore a size 12 and got the nickname Big Foot. Scotch grain wing tips in black were his favorite. Good memories watching this.
Great video Steve! .. Awesome renovation of a classic shoe! .. And boy did you bring them back to their former glory, and then some! .. There is a reason why 50 years of patina looks that good .. because it takes 50 years to look that good!!!
It's always amazing to find a professional who's both a master at their craft and enthused about it. It's contagious. Here's hoping the youtube subscribers and views are matching you with clients that need your great work!
T%hat is a so impressive pair of shoes - masterfully rebuilt. Respect from NZ.
Awesome video with a little bit of everything: craftsmanship, honesty, and humor.
I like it when he come to the realization that he has to do it again. It felt real.
Hi Steve, I like your video's. Learned a lot from your video's about how shoes are made. These 55 year old shoes are really outstanding, incroyable you are a truth shoe artist.
Absolutely incredible work.. 👏🏻
Para mi es un gusto verlo trabajar maestro Steve , saludos desde Colombia
Very cool that you have multiple examples laying around for comparison
Great work!
Those shoes are worth the revival. The petina is definately a huge bonus.
Thanks for sharing.
Wooooow 😳 now that’s dedication and passion , for the art off shoe making , so munch attention to details 👍
Hello Steve 🙋🏽. I hope that you are having a wonderful day ‼️. That's some Really good craftsman.👍🏽.
Steve, you crafty SOB, you’ve done it again!
You are super talented that’s for sure! 🙌🤩
You made these shoes beautiful again, well done Steve!
Thanks for the close-up stills!!! OMG you sure work extremely hard to make some hard-worn shoes, that I thought were at first kinda ugly, into something beautiful!
This is exceptional work!
Great work Steve!! I have a pair of vintage florsheim and look forward to sending them to you for a redo!! I am cant wait for you to give them new life!! I bought them on ebay and they need a little love!! Awesome!!
Wow that's a full and beautiful recraft of a well worn shoe! Amazing to see how long a pair of quality shoes can last
wow! amazing craftmanship. good for another 50 years.
Superb as usual!
Hi Steve, another great video of your favourite shoes👍I would bet that most shoes manufactured today wouldn't last as long. Much love and respect to you and yours from the UK 😀👍
My shoe of choice back then. Thank You for the Memories
Another awesome job, thx for sharing.