I found this interesting to watch , it is an art ! ❤️ We had a shoe repair shop in our neighborhood for over 50 years ! It closed and is greatly missed in our community ! I truly would be a golden opportunity for someone who wants to get into that field ! Much like a Tailor shop we all appreciate that has been in our community for so long !

This channel is insanely good! Just stumbled over it, didn't even know about it, even though I'm an avid watcher of the other channels. Really hope to see more on here!

This is a great guide as someone looking to resole their own boots, thank you!

10:10 That is until you drove the metal nails in the heel. 😉

Do you recommend or can you to change the color of the Alden Indy to get a less reddish brown and a more brown color. Beautiful modification by the way.

Two questions. What is the additional cost to the $650 price? Has Alden ever responded to your initial video or this one?

Great video. Totally informative. Just what I was looking for

I want a pair!

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pointless exercise! waste of so much effort put into that pair of shoes over 54 months and yet you dissected it!

Damn. You are a beast. This gives me more confidence to wear my suede Birks out

They charge$700 for that shit and you guys pay for it. Thats how the modern women was created.

I want to see a black leather lace to toe logger with a BOA closure.

Buckles had to go, I hope this style is mass produced one day.

Dude I would buy these!

hey for future reference, after deep cleaning, do we use the lighter cleaner immediately after when its wet, or do we wait until it is dry? or damp?

Found this EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you so much for sharing a real way to get the Suede Birks clean! I have been terrified to clean mine! 😂 Would you recommend the same process if they got wet from grass in the yard? Mine are great except that after I walked through the yard, the toe box got wet but when they dried, they still looked watermarked/stained. There is a clear line separating the normal color and darker color of the suede.

I need to get chalk out . Any tips ?

Maybe if the cosplay fan girl dorks stopped buying them , Alden would be motivated to improve the quality. But why on earth would they if these pos $250 boots fetch for $700? If I were Alden I wouldn’t go shit. That’s a crazy profit margin. Abd irs not stopping as long at there’s comic cons.

How do those boots feel up on the steel?

Where do you get your lasts from?

Where are you located so I can take my boots to you for a new look?

Those are like 10 sizes too big wtf 🤡

The nd1 is just badass

hey thank you for the tut! I got light suede birkenstock literally two weeks ago and I just spilled almost half of a large latte on it and I am so angry. I don't have any of the equipment yet but I orderered some brush and a cleaner. lightly washed them with mild water and soap. I will see how they look like tomorrow. Eek

HAHAHAHAHA dropped an entire steak on it!!!

54 months to " make" the shoes?. No way. Shoes aren't made until all the materials are on hand. Then, it takes a maximum of a couple of days.

I only like indies for the fit and the non mud tracking soles.

You need more microphones in your teeth to listen to your cavities and in your buttocks to listen to your farts, unpleasant and disgusting sound.

*Hmm probably should have let them dry first after washing them. And then condition them. Maybe the results would be slightly different. You did a good job though. You tried your best! I don't think they're wearable anymore, but they will make a good display piece!*

*@cedricboivin9422 Nick's Boots, JK Boots, many other companies, and even cobblers do the same thing! 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣 It will never be stopped!*

It's funny I love them the way they are

What type of sewing is it ? Stitch down ?

Those boots were bad ass to begin with. You guys made them legendary by the end. Best pair out there!!

Can someone tell me if this works and is a good tutorial bc my friends bircks have water stains and her grandpa (who is now dead) gave them to her. It wasn’t her who got them dirty but she was literally having a panic attack over it

Vid was fantastic! Pros 🙏🏾

This is a copy of a comment I made on another of your videos: I'm going to try to show you and others what you miss in your sort of reductive analysis of Alden. First I'm in my 70s and have worn a lot of business shoes, casual shoes and boots throughout my life. Had my first pair of work boots when I was 8 yrs old... and many pairs since. A boot is a system. Each part has a function in context with the rest in order to achieve the goals of the boot. The Indy boot is an orthopedic boot built on a patented orthopedic last, designed to keep your foot in a healthy anatomical position. It has a wide toe box giving space for bunions or other deformities, and it narrows down at the instep and heel to produce a tall, long and firm heel cup. Other parts of the orthopedic system include the cork midsole, the well designed metal shank, and the Thomas heel. Cork, which seems to be missing from many of your favored boots, is buoyant, elastic, and water resistant. It is also very durable. A cork footbed molds around your foot to give orthopedic support and comfort. It's one of the reasons Indy boots "break in" in a matter of days or a couple of weeks. And stay comfortable over the life of the boot. And let me reiterate, cork is very rugged and does not break down easily. The Indy boot metal shank is made of tempered steel, properly contoured and triple ribbed for strength. Way to many boot makers use a thick piece of leather or wood for the shank. Simply cannot compete with a properly designed metal shank for arch support and long lasting comfort. The Thomas heel (the curved front of the heel) adds rear and midfoot medial support. Good for any foot, but especially for people with excessively pronated feet. This is why people love their Indy boots. Quick to break in, very supportive regardless of foot issues, and the orthopedic properties force you to walk correctly, making it possible to work all day in them very comfortably. And they are NOT overly heavy. Heavy boots are not good for your ankles, legs and lower back. That's why it's important for any boot maker to achieve the goals of the boot, at the least possible weight. I have arthritis now, and no longer wear any shoes other than my two pair of Indy boots. They reduce significantly the pain in my feet, legs and back. Since I live in Portland, no one cares when I wear them to the Symphony. Alden Indy Boots are better engineered than any other boot. Period.

Those are so spectacular

Serioualy - so them in my size :)

*Way too expensive! But I do love the look of these boots! I love suede! I wish they had been cheaper. In another video he said they will do more releases throughout the year. It's a real shame they aren't more affordable. I know it's because of higher end materials. But still, many wish they were more affordable lol 😅🤣🤣🤣! I don't have $650 laying around you know?*

Name sucks. And the boots are 650$? Nah son. I’ll buy some supersets

Are you watching, Alden?

I like the look of these but would never trade eyes for speed hooks. I wear 877s every day and can say that speed hooks won't tighten like eyes will. They pull the leather at an odd angle and can't tighten the same as eyes.

They resemble the Cocoran jump boots I wore. Add an external toe cap...

Yes please.

I think it looks better in original colour

What a beautiful custom piece

I’ll pay for these boots!!! Love the build.

Now they're worth the $700 dollar price tag

What a great improvement. Those would be some awesome boots to have!