110+ Year Old Boots Taken Apart & Restored | Vintage Boot Restoration

[@American_Jeeper]

So I'm a history geek too, Trent. The Arcade is a historic shopping center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island and was built in 1828. It has the distinction of being the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States. That is possibly where those boots were originally sold.

[@VickyDIncecco]

I've always wanted to take antique boots apart, but haven't had the heart to do it yet! Thanks for the shoutout guys - happy to help! :)

[@johnburton8834]

I was surprised when they shouted you out. I watch your videos and thought the whole time that this would be something you could have helped them with. Small world I guess

[@zefdin101]

I got bumped to this video from Vicky’s channel.. lol. Love both channels, it’s a win / win!!

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Subscribe to Rose Anvil. He chops up shoes from historic to modern.

[@danapowers9793]

I agree I cringed watching them take them apart. But still so beautiful.

[@1283Stevo]

Vicky, I viewed your show and you’re AMAZING! Thank guys for sharing her with us. You’re all incredible and I’m jealous I don’t quit my job to do what I love. I don’t have the guts to do it.

[@larrysorenson4789]

I have my great grandmother’s lace up shoes. She was wealthy and I suspect that they were French and VERY EXPENSIVE. I treated them with Saphir as soon as I found you guys. Thanks for helping to save these shoes from the 1880’s.

[@calculusentropy]

The Arcade at 65 Weybosset St, Providence, RI came to mind. Built in 1828, the Arcade is the nation’s oldest indoor shopping mall and remains the historic heart of Providence’s downtown.

[@texanasimmons1761]

My grandmother was born in 1902, her sister was older, born in 1900. I a photograph of the 2 of them taken about 1916-1918, both are wearing what appears to be white or buff colored, laced up boots that are not quite as high in the heel or upper, but they have the same shaped heel. They were from a farm and I cannot imagine their mother wearing the style of boot you did in this video, but I could be wrong. However, I just cannot imagine her wearing them to milk the cow or feed the chickens and gather eggs, lol. Thanks for giving me a memory!

[@scottmay3620]

the quality of these as old as they are is astonishing they should be in a museum so much of this era stuff is decomposed

[@vvinniem8907]

That unlacing of those boots was hilarious. As usual a Great job guys.

[@tracymclaughlinholmes677]

That is my absolute favorite time frame for women's clothing and shoes. I had a pair of boots back in the day not quite as tall as those but one made in a similar fashion and I wore them until they literally could not be repaired anymore. And then cried because they were so comfortable and matched everything I wore.

[@badarock177]

OMG! The mustache is back! I'm in awe!

[@elizabeth10392]

They were in in really good condition to start with, given their age. Mark of the original craftsmanship I guess.

[@anthonygardner400]

When a project demands the highest level of craftsmanship and artistry, you two really shine. Great video. Hope you’re both doing well.

[@TeflonDave]

I actually LOL'd at the 'take a breather during the unlacing' bit.

[@shanoonareemay1717]

The Arcade (265 or 295) is in Bognor Regis, UK. It’s between Brighton and Portsmouth on the southern coast on the English Channel.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Proof that many items can be repaired no matter how old they are! Incredible restoration and video!! Thank you for sharing this with us!*

[@ttop64]

Good morning guys. I've seen a lot of this style of women's boots in antique shops and vintage clothing stores. I had no idea that they were made this well. I guess that's why they've been around for over a hundred years. Mass produced shoes and boots made today for women won't ever last that long. BTW the length of the video is about the same as the year the boots were made. 19:07. Coincidence ?😉

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha…definitely a coincidence! That’s pretty cool. Very valid point on the construction quality.

[@dianapatterson1559]

The original Arcade was the Burlington Arcade in London -- the original department store. It opened in 1819. Every fashionable place in the English speaking world attempted to copy it. But the Burlington Arcade is still there.

[@kellymcmanaway4069]

Yes,very cool. It would be nice to see more vintage footwear reconditioning videos.

[@TrentonHeath]

We are working on it

[@pablobruning4508]

Wow, just wow. Your enthusiasm and talent really showed through in this historic restoration. Good job, Trenton & Heath! This is why I come back time after time.

[@WaterNai]

I’m glad you saved these stylish boots. This style of shoe was new for you, and the heels got a bit damaged up during disassembly, so I’ll make some excuses for you. However, the lines of the heels are so very important to these boots. You are such skilled craftsmen, I would love to see you go back and repair the heel to fix what went amiss in the first attempt.

[@m0onchild3]

@AbbyCox and @BernadetteBanner would probably love to see this! They are dress historians and specialize in around this time period!

[@TrentonHeath]

We will take any further historical detail we can get. Thank you.

[@kathharper]

Also @NicoleRudolph who makes period shoes as well.

[@sgtpppr]

I was thinking the same thing

[@SverreMunthe]

These types of videos are the type I would love to see in their full length (more or less). They are interesting in that they are about history, and also educational. I can sir and watch an hour or two with people making shoes from scratch. Fixing a pair of 5 year old worn out loafers on the other hand, 10 minutes is more than enough. ;)

[@historychick5947]

Absolutely agree!

[@paulsheffield4729]

This is easily my Most Favorite of all your videos you've ever done. I felt so connected to the past in the duration of this repair. How I long for the days of our forefathers to stand with us today once again and save what's left of America

[@let_uslunch8884]

Back when they were making stuff to last awhile!!! And the boots weren't falling apart before you started. 👢

[@ginnysimpson5232]

Finally, something for women. Wonderful restoration.

[@gagecarty4290]

Watching the restoration of these boots brings up questions about who may have owned them and where they lived as well some insight into their lives

[@Arkay66]

Wow. Those machines brought back so many memories in my grandfather's shoe repair shop.

[@providentialhauling]

From one Shoemaker to another Shoemaker great video guys keep up the good work Don Shoemaker

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Interesting and refreshing that you used at least two references to British history to demonstrate the time frames

[@PabloTBrave]

It's amazing to see how much hasn't changed in 120 years as much as what has.

[@lordbiscuitthetossable5352]

Fascinating historical shoe! Found it fascinating to watch the differences in techniques then that we don't see. I do believe advancements happen for a reason, but this boot and restoration was fantastic to watch. The fact it's better designed then a lot of modern womens boots is a but bit alarming.

[@creepydoll2872]

I have a pair of antique boota from this period in this style and have worn them a few times. The leather is so soft and comfortable its like wearing a glove on your feet. The heel shape is sturdy too.

[@barbarat5729]

Do I really have time on a Saturday morning to watch a twenty minute video of a boot restoration? Why yes. Yes I do. Made me feel very nostalgic. Also made me remember my grandmothers couldn't vote in this era.

[@TrentonHeath]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@hotwax9376]

They could vote in some states (mostly in the West), and not long after this they could vote nationwide.

[@jimchism6653]

I am addicted to this channel. You all could repair a Croc and make it interesting. Time to start breaking in my Alden 405's that I got last night.

[@alicegrace8476]

What a beautiful project, these boots are magnificent 🥰. Thanks for sharing!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@TrentonHeath the channel is great

[@michaellennon13]

Wow guys! I got goosebumps on this video! If you ever find again shoes like this, don't hesitate a second! You wizardly restore everything in a way, I think, no-one else could. 🤩😉😊

[@lahaza6515]

Goodness gracious that man's hair is unspeakably beautiful. The boots are put back together with such quality craftsmanship from these guys. The boots are so unappealingly long though.

[@annbolynn7797]

Restoration is always the best.

[@RedMorgan79]

Such a great style then and now.

[@fraa888grindr6]

NOW HERE IS A VIDEO I CAN WATCH AND APPRECIATE. Not like that JACKWAGON over at Rose And Anvil who DESTROYED WWII boots to tell us what we ALL ALREADY KNEW - that they were WELL MADE. FANTASTIC JOB PRESERVING these historical shoes and wonderful instruction on their quality and history. Thanks for not being a couple of jackwagons.

[@robertboyer5498]

This could be from the Arcade in Cleveland, OH. I don't know what stores there were when it opened in the 1800's but it had lots of shops for things like this.

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

you are correct. David DeAngelo posted another comment with some business directory information from the early 1900. I was thinking it was there as well. Three of us had the right location it seems. 🙂

[@TacticallyGrumpy]

This was going to be my guess.

[@thefarmingnurse]

The asmr in this video is satisfying

[@razakkalik9072]

Why is it so relaxing watching you guys restoring boots and shoes?

[@paul_domici]

Nothing cooler than restoring some antique pieces!!! Fantastic Job guys!!!

[@marjorielane230]

Hmmm. In Providence, RI we have the 1st indoor mall in the country, it is called (and always has been) "The Arcade". And there was a small cobbler shop on the 1st floor. Had been there forever. I remember it from when I was very little - and I'm 71 now.

[@jmatt4life]

I was fascinated and enjoy watching you guys. Cobblers and cordwainers are a dying breed. I have a pair of black 1983 Tony Llamas that I refuse to toss.

[@GLHS592]

This is one of your better videos. I really enjoyed the explanation of the old techniques of shoe making and the history you told about the boots. That stacked leather heel is beyond cool.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you. It was fun to make.

[@ACS9723]

Don't know how I got here, but this was so interesting to watch and so fascinating to wonder about the boots' history! They've withstood: a Great Depression, wars, etc. Really amazingly good-looking boots...but those laces!

[@EsteeDarla]

I really enjoyed seeing you restore these and learning the history in what you learned or know

[@sharonreed2753]

This is so interesting. Love all the extra historical facts thrown in.

[@gregcheney7173]

And again, I am hungry for more! Many Thanks

[@RatdogDRB]

Would love to see a women's fashion trend of getting back to some well-made footwear like these old boots. It was a treat to see some well-constructed, yet delicate appearance workmanship. Too bad they didn't have a set of shoe trees for them too.

[@TrentonHeath]

We agree!

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

It’s out there. You just have to be willing to pay for it.

[@InsanityVonMike]

@@Heywoodthepeckerwood Of course, but very few are willing to make the investment.

[@karem9605]

@@TrentonHeath I would like that too please it's almost impossible to find, Goodyear welted women's shoes.

[@tbrizius]

Is the reason todays women shoes are “ temporarily “ constructed because their fashion changes before the shoe needs repair? Us gents, we can and should wear a cap toe our whole life. Thus it makes sense for us to have a well built repairable shoe. What does not make sense it to pay $700 for womens boots that are cheaply built, which all to often seems the case

[@westcoastkitties]

I was blessed to ware shoes made by my late father RIP. He was amazing.!! Everything was made by his own hands with old fashion tools, the real Italian craftsman !!!

[@MarcMercier1971]

13:45 The Arcade, Cleveland, OH would make sense. Seems it was the first indoor shopping center in the USA, built in 1890. 265 is a possible suite #. Update: Yup. Cleveland! Found a link, going to reply to myself so you can see the book link they're mentioned in below:

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

That makes four of us who found info on it. David DeAngelo made a post with business directory from the early 1900s

[@k3rryl33]

This was SO COOL to watch! I think y'all did a great job, except for the flare on the bottom of the heel. the loss of the original flare shape makes my heart sad, but the saving of these amazing shoes is absolutely wonderful. Bravo!

[@pattyaguirre3103]

This is by far my FAVORITE one!!! Very interesting.

[@jekku4688]

Gosh these shoes are SOOO incredibly NARROW. My poor grandmother's feet were permanently misshapen due to wearing children's shoes like these. Beautiful work!

[@VooDoodaddy75]

Fantastic treatment of these amazing boots. I not only love the quality of the restoration, but the great care y'all took to preserve the history that makes them so cool. Not only that, but for being over 100 years old, these had been extremely well preserved for you. Well done

[@hsimpson6581]

This was the best

[@samanthadean1083]

Amazing job, Gentlemen!!! Haven’t watched this channel in a while, so I gotta say, love the moustache, Heath!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

This was so cool! I love that you guys respect the history of the shoe!

[@oceanhome039]

Nostalgia just watching this video. Thanks for sharing. Much enjoyed.

[@Republic3D]

Someone took care of those boots. They're beautiful!

[@TheGuitologist]

Killer video. Love it guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@annettemurphy9846]

More vintage shoe repair/redo/reconstruct videos please ❤

[@flygirlfly]

I have a picture of my great grandmother wearing boots just like this!

[@kenwoodfl]

These were incredible! I love history like you guys. Even more I like the idea that someone can walk in those shoes more than a century later because of your talent! More history lessons please.

[@sevrin1965]

Amazing artisanship yet again, Thank You!

[@bazislav]

sheeeeesh OG (eighteen)85’ Highs going brazy with this resole

[@skirtedgalleons]

Love this video. Ladies historical boots are awesome.

[@donald1379]

i swear this is therapy for me....am i sick...lol....thanks guys

[@Scout4x]

This is my favorite video from you guys in a long time. I loved it!

[@kadelu1137]

Fantastic video! Also love that apparently the shoesmithing community seems so healthy and helpful! :) I always think sharing is caring haha

[@Vwall007ST]

I love it when you add history into the videos. Keep doing more of these! 👍🏻

[@jg8263]

This was an absolutely amazing video! I shop antique stores regularly, and if I find something like this I will buy and send your way just to give you a video opportunity.

[@TrentonHeath]

That would be great, thanks!

[@starrynyte158]

You should think about collabing with Nicole Rudolf, a fashion historian here on KZbin. She specializes in making shoes with historical methods. It would be so interesting to see you guys compare methods and just geek out on history together

[@streetlugechris]

Most excellent work😁 I usually repair or RAF flying sheepskin flying jackets but a friend asked if I could reline a pair of 1936 pattern RAF flying boots. I now learning a whole new set of skills and this is one of my go to channels.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sueserrano4591]

Gorgeous Restoration

[@carlpaladino427]

Museum ready. Fascinating to see history restored.

[@nononsenselogic]

Other videos I watch because of my personal tastes and interests. This video really allowed your craftsmanship to shine through. I initially thought, meh, do I want to watch this. So glad that I did! Such craftsmanship and so careful! The restoration to be more historically accurate was so captivating. This is one of my favorite videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@storminscellar7207]

Thank you so much for watching it!

[@reidbartlett3862]

Awesome video! It's so interesting to see how footwear has evolved over the decades, but also how quality lasts.

[@texknight67]

I was just watching a documentary on WW II and came on here and got even more history. Those boots were in incredible shape to be so old. I wouldn't but I bet they could still be worn.

[@koj432]

I love these boots!!! Great job guys!

[@theoldways1549]

I wish shoes were still made in that form and shape. I love the late Victorian era. It makes me sad that they are being taken apart. But they are lovingly being restored ❤

[@805Coastal]

Simply beautiful!

[@learning6253]

Great craftsmanship!

[@leisongivangomo4478]

Excellent restoration! Yes, many more please. Excellent video!!!

[@andrewgrace4410]

Great craftsmanship.

[@georgefadous3568]

Restoring such old boots shows how professional you are guys, good job, just move forward.

[@christopherblevins1968]

I LOVE the historical shoes and boots and the tidbits that come with them!

[@barryyoung969]

Amazing work! what i love the best is that both of your gents are artisans and historians with the right tools, authentic materials. and yet when you trace the soles on the leather, you use the most ordinary random ball point pens that just laying around closest to you!

[@louisecolombi6630]

Beautiful restauration

[@cinemaocd1752]

OMG I have an old pair of granny boots and I've always wanted to know more about the inside etc. This is so cool! Can I tell you that just getting laces for them was an ORDEAL? But thing is that they look like they would be torture to wear, but they are so incredibly comfortable. All those laces really do customize the fit to your leg/foot. Standing/walking in them is easy especially compared to modern boots of the same height (mine are a bit lower, but not much...). I believe the provinence of my granny boots is from the teens and they were made by Chippewa shoes in Wisconsin. They looks similar to Redwing Heritage boots (the tall ladies version) and that they were for women who were in WWI service uniforms because the store where I bought them, the guy had uniform pieces from WWI era environmental corps in Minnesota (basically when men went to war there weren't enough people to do logging so women were doing that. They were doing real hard labor in their clothes and it shows in the construction which was every bit as tough and well built as men's uniforms and boots of this era...). There is no way you could buy a boot of this quality today for $135. You would be buying a made in china, cheap leather, all glued together boot with plastic heel. The Redwing Heritage boots that are closest to this are close to $600.

[@sisleymichael]

Thanks for the historical revelations and journey. Wonderful.

[@mak7587]

Lovely thanks for sharing. I think the bottom of the heel was more flared originally.

[@MrMikeG23]

You guys need to have your own stamp (T&H) on these beautiful mods you guys do !! well done !

[@brianbanks3044]

another terrific restoration....way to go guys!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Melendon44]

Good morning guys. This was another excellent work on you guys part. The details, facts and history behind it were on point and very educational. You guys a second to none.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@benhesterly462]

Extremely cool project, could almost feel the original history and the lady that walked in them.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@tappenmom]

Really cool, hope you do more vintage shoes.

[@benjamin.kelley]

Mustache is rockin! The boots came out nicely too.