$900 Gucci Loafers Restored! Are they Worth it??
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- In this video, we give a makeover to this iconic pair of Gucci horsebit loafers. Are they worth the price? In this restoration project, we take apart these expensive Gucci loafers, look at the materials used and then put them back together...even better than new! Time for another restoration!
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A long shot but not sure if you guys reply to old videos, in the boot restoration one where you applied conditioning cream (3-4 years ago)... How often do you recommend to apply the this cream to a boot? Every month of wear or..?
It completely depends upon how often the boots are worn. If you’re wearing them several times a week and/or they’re in harsh conditions, you could put some conditioner on them every couple of weeks. If you’re only wearing them every now and then, you could get by with conditioning them 2-3 times a year. Just apply whenever you think they need it (by the look and feel of the leather).
Thank you so much! Appreciate the reply. Cheers!@@TrentonHeath
I'm always fascinated by the blind stitching process .
What fascinates you?
@@BillyMillion The intricacy of carefully cutting and peeling back the leather . Then stitching the sole on and gluing the leather back down so it looks like it had never been cut in the first place.
Gucci fit is why they are so popular. Didn’t understand the hype until I tried a pair on. They feel incredible. Will add to my collection.
WELL ! Just another great restoration by a master craftsman. It is always a pleasure to watch you guys work.
Thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching.
What blows my mind is when RUclips thinks I'll enjoy watching 9 minutes and 42 seconds of someone I'll never meet, repairing a pair of shoes I'll never own, in a country I'll never visit. Well they got it right, I watched the whole thing and even gave you a thumbs up
Made in Italy, refinished in Nashville
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The craft y'all put into this one is incredible
9:21 I never thought I’d hear someone describe designer shoes as comfortable
I have never owned a pair of Gucci shoes, however, I do own 9 pairs of Allen Edmonds. Several of those have been with me for over 45 years. Most have been through the re-crating process at the factory in Port Washington, WI. The highest price I ever paid for a pair was $90 for a pair of the shark skin Nassau. The re craft cost for anything today is around $120.00.
Yep. Quality shoes at a much cheaper price are definitely out there. AE’s can be found at a bargain. I have several pairs myself.
Just looked those shark skin Nassau shoes up, very interesting design on them. Would love to see an entire history of AE shoes produced.
I think my Randolph’s look way better than a Gucci loafer. And even in shell they are cheaper. AE loafers are killer.
Supposedly AE sources their Italian-made shoes from the same supplier as Gucci. I have an irresponsible amount of AE shoes, and you won't find a better value
Big fan of this resole and restoration but not 900 bucks for loafers. Your workmanship was top shelf again. Blessings gents
If they weren’t then. They are now !!! Great job!!!! Wow!!
Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching.
What you said!!
Never thought I could enjoy watching someone restore a pair of loafers but I'm a little obsessed now. Great channel!!
I own three pairs of Gucci loafers, a pair of Magnanni double monk straps, and a pair of Iron Rangers.
Gucci loafers are by far the best shoes I’ve ever owned. They almost seem to have magic powers.
imma say no even without watching the whole video
They feel great on the feet, but we agree. Definitely not $900 worthy.
Yeah, these look like 200-250 dollars shoes at best. For $900, I want to be able to join the Matrix and dodge bullets. 😂😂😂
The only complaint was about the insole. If that’s the only complaint, then it’s not such a big deal…
The soles look thin. I don't know how walking in them would handle the irregularities of sidewalks or walking across the street. They seem more like driving moccasins to me.
But they say Gucci on them! That makes them eye-talian shoes worth it.
Good job
Thank you
Great restoration!!! Better than factory ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much!
I love these shoes. I got lucky and bought them from a European retailer (when the USD was really strong relative to the GBP) and ended up getting these for ~$550. I love them. They fit well, look great, and are the only "luxury" brand shoe I'd ever shell out the cash for that isn't a bespoke shoe. Wouldn't pay $900 though.
Excellent craftsmanship 🎉🎉🎉
I watched your entire video. I agree with your assessment of the iconic Gucci Loafers. If this is your style of shoes and you like them, then purchase them and see for yourself. You made those shoes look better than new. Keep the great videos coming.
Nice paint job on the sole. It’s like you were painting a burst on a Gibson Les Paul guitar!🎸
Iconic is correct. Nothing beats the look of the Gucci horse bit loafer.
Great Custom Work. Enjoyed your Video.
How the hell do you guys do this job without cutting your hand open every five minutes, if I were doing this I’d have a prosthetic by now!, 👍👍👍
Haha…years of doing it over and over and knowing how to cut and what not to do. We have several scars from our early days.
Best blind stitch anywhere…you don’t even look nervous cutting it.
A true craftsman
Thank you
Can you guys give us a tour of your shop? I think that’d be cool.
Very nice blind stitch and insole. Better than og
Thank you
No way...no how! You are paying a huge premium price for the name.
Thanks guys,. my money is better spent on a pair of shoes with a Goodyear welt, regardless of style.
Those shoes are in better than brand new
Heath, your request cracked me up! It made me think of the camp game we played growing up in middle school called “baby if you love me, smile”. 😂
You guys did a better job than Gucci!!! Amazing!!!
Am not a loafers guy anyway, but even if i was I don't think I'd ever pay that much money...
You did a great job guys as always ❤
Heath, I noticed something's missing from your face 😢
Haha…Yep, it was time.
Press that like button guys. Keep these boys going. Good job as usual. Not sure I'd part with $900 for these though. I bet you could find similar for a lot less
Thanks so much! We agree. Very comfortable shoes but $900 is a bit of a stretch.
I have a pair, I paid $125 for them new.
Carmina Loafers might be an alternative
@@Kingfisher1215 how ?
Great job guys 👍🏴
I don’t own any loafers, but if it’s a video you gents release I know it’ll be enjoyable to watch.
How much is a restoration like that cost? That’s the value of the shoes, vert very nice work! Great video thank you 😃
I think I had a pair of these back in the day. Very cool seeing the process of making that blind Blake stitch. Nice result and nice shoe but I agree, I bit expensive for what you get however, definitely worth the reverb.
Happy for the shave. 😍
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Good morning boys, great job as always!! I LOVE MY CARMINA’s babyyyyy!!!!
Thanks so much! Have a great weekend.
Is that an officially licensed Gucci leather stamp you’re putting on the soles? Lol.
Nice video and great job
Thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching.
This is truly excellent work from Heath, as always! Best wishes from a long-time subscriber
Thanks so much! We always appreciate you watching. Have a great weekend!
Love your channel! Thanks!
Amazing job !
Excellent video. I do not have any means to be able to buy a $900 shoe, but by watching this channel and also others as well, the same or very similar quality by other brands might be had for less than 900. But hey, these men can get the materials they need to create a shoe, and the quality of craftsmanship alone can be justified if they priced it at close to $900. Keep it up. 🙂
Really enjoy you videos, but do wish you would add more commentary explaining each step in the process and why you are doing things the way you do.
Beautiful job. Greetings from Poland from the city of Radomsko.😊
Thank you very much! We appreciate you watching.
Tumbs up! 👍😜 Love your content.
Much appreciated!
Would have been fun if you had resoled them with either a wedge sole, commando sole, or better yet, a massively chunky logger sole and heel block.
More like "I don't.... NO!" But the leather is butter soft and design is original and iconic.
Only worth the 900 after the resole.
Good video
Outstanding
The ASMR of this video is over $900.
I understand that Paul Evens loafers are similar quality but i also understand the brand Gucci is worth more.
What you guys do is quite interesting, but also quite foreign to some of us viewers. I’m sure it gets to be repetitive, but can you please include more narration in your videos? It helps a lot for those of us who are newer viewers of the trade. Anyway, keep up the good work. Many thanks.
Thumbs 👍 Up ⬆️ fellas ❤❤
Very rarely does one depart with $900 for the build quality or materials used in a pair of shoes, especially for a name like Gucci. At some point it’s diminishing returns. Sort of like the leather used in a Rolls Royce. They use almost 20 hides to make 1 car and they are from a specific cow from a specific area on a specific diet. You won’t notice the difference but you might feel special. Just like Gucci shoes, you’ll feel special.
I have exactly the same model but I bought them around much cheaper on sale. Wear them only 5-10 a year in summer for 7-8 years now.
I’ve owned the Gucci horsebit loafers, and similar ones from Bally and AE. The Guccis were very comfortable, but the thin soles on them and the Ballys were so thin that they required too much maintenance for me. Iconic shoes, but not worth the price, for me.
Отлично!!!!
My suspicion is that these are now in better than new condition, clearly the insole is at least.
Hi i have a Question is the construction a blake Construction or is this Horsebitloafer glued.
You guys have the stamper?
Sorry to say Kmart had better quality shoes other than Gucci at $900.00 dollars.Quote there's A sucker is born every minute Ty Pt Barnum for saying that there is nothing to the shoe other than a piece of very thin leather and a fake brass shoe buckle REALLY .. Outstanding guys great video keep on bringing in new videos love every one of your videos
Started this at 0:14. Although I don't understand, someone feels that they are, so there ya go.
Wait, I realised that I had paid (USD $150) for a hack saw (Snap-on)
Point taken gentlemen.
Are you taking restoration orders again?
There’s no pair of shoes worth $900 to me. Maybe if they were work boots and my life depended on them. But that’s me. To each his own.
You all do a great job. How do I get an estimate on shoe repair?
Bravo. now they’re worth 900.
good video , thanks
Glad you liked it!
For $900 those things better give you the abilities of Hermes
2 Questions. 1. Where/how did you get that Gucci stamp made? and 2. What is that open tupperware tub of black liquid next to the dyes?
Haha…the tub of liquid is just water that we use for rinsing out the brushes. We get our stamps from a business in Hong Kong called LW Leathers.
Very Nice work -- Customer should be very pleased. Near 'Like-New" but better in my opinion. As for the price-point, to the owner -- surely!!! Value is what someone will pay... either to purchase or renew, so YES obviously!!! : ); more power to them and I'll applaud their choice all day, every day. For me, not practical -- then again, if I were to try them, I may think so myself .... and maybe try to make a work boot out of em : ). I know I'm a month late but I did enjoy just the same. Happy Holidays and a VERY Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours!!! Be Safe
@trentonheath - does Gucci sell those logo presses to cobblers? i'm not in the market or anything, just surprised to see it!
@TrentonHeath Can you fix my Gucci Horsebit 1953 Loafers? The sole is too short and the toe is rubbing on the ground when I walk. Perhaps you have a solution. i don't want to wear a hole in the toe.
@0:36 Engage safety squints!
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how much does it cost to refurbish these?
Are we talking worth the price before or after your work? If before no and if after yeah probably
The money doesn’t pay for quality, the money pays for exclusivity. Just like a Rolex, other watches keep great time, Rolex gets you credit.
How much to restore these shoes?
Fun fact - if you wait one season a lot of these shoes can be bought brand new for $2-300 USD. Only people who can’t wait pay the full 900 or 1100 for SHOES 🤣
I bought a pair of these used for $7 and sold them online for $400
What address can I send my Gucci loafers to be restored?
Are you allowed to stamp "GUCCI" brand?
still missing the character of the old workshop. the cold walls don't quite fit with the equipment you use. in my opinion
That one sewing machine that, I think, Blake-stitched the outsoles on, is this possible to do by hand (pre-industrialization) in recrafting or only possible if you disassemble the shoe again?
P.S. i have a pair of the sandals and they are great!
It would be very difficult to do by hand with the uppers completely intact like they are here, as it would be difficult to reach the inner parts of the shoe by hand.
So glad you’re enjoying the sandals! We appreciate it.
You have done much better job than Gucci
0:47 A thumbs up just 47 seconds in? Do y'all think I'm some kind of floozy?? No, sir. I have class. I wait until the end of the video, after I've been wined and dined, to give a thumbs up. (But since we're talking about a Trenton & Heath video, I think we all know I'll be giving it up 😉)
😁 We always appreciate fine gentlemen like yourself who appreciate fine things and watch the entire video. Those early thumbs up requests are for the touch-and-go viewers who leave after the first few minutes.
@@TrentonHeath Ahh, I see. 👍
what does a restoration like this cost?
Can’t be. You’re paying for the name. Probably a 450 surcharge
People are paying to wear the same which is why the owner waited a long time before having the shoe repaired
Good quality and with a value, but probably 50% of it paying for the name, I can't imagine Gucci bosses going to work by bus instead of Ferrari.
I say absolutely not worth it, before watching the video!!!
Those are staff shoes that employees wear with uniforms. They are not the one sold for customers.
Hard to answer the question is it worth it to redo the shoes when you don't share the cost of the work?
Yeah, but is Gucci still making them like that today or are they pretty much all marked up garbage today? I am assuming these are older Gucci loafers and not from recent years.
Got pair few years back for 750$, they are great but paying for the brand, they shouldn’t cost more than 400-500$
Good morning guy's I tried many times to contact you but I have fail. Which email address can I use to have a discussion that can lead to orderings of your machindiser.
I have to say no because I can't stand loafers and would just as soon wear house slippers , but also I don't see $900 worth of mass produced shoe here.
Those are a $400 shoe with a $500 G.U.C.C.I. Markup thats $100 per letter. 😂