John Lobb Day, Restoring a few pairs today

I’ve got about 5 pairs to do but only recorded 2 of the pairs. Also a single shoe to dissect and show the inner details of a John Lobb shoe.

[@charger8020]

Yo it always cracks me up when you sharpen your blade and how it gets people so pumped up

[@melodymacken9788]

There was a guy way back that used to complain about the hammering. It was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 Steve got mileage out of that one.

[@charles.mccormick]

Thanks for sharing your dad's shoe lamp. - very special.

[@Sandy_Loam-088]

I like seeing Chris when he visits your shop. Everybody should have a Chris in their life to break the routine. 👍

[@walterwaller9784]

Steve, wow! All of those were great and I could literally sit and watch you work like this all day. Okay in fairness I do binge sometimes while I am working on my projects and have to go back and watch them over and over to see you actually do the work. While I am not a shoe maker I am not easily impressed and you sir impress me every time I watch you work! Can wait to make my trip back to the DC area so I can come visit you and the shop. Thanks for sharing your journey, skill set, craftsmanship, and adventures in shoe repair and making; I appreciate you sir!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

👍👍👍❤️

[@Native_love]

What he said! 👍🏻

[@TheRubberDuck01]

Love your work Steve. Been watching you for years and always appreciate your work. Beautiful shoes!!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

👍👍❤️

[@A55-s9d]

Years ago, a traveling Gypsy tinker ruined the scissors. Years have passed, and the scissors still aren't fixed. But Steve has time to sharpen disposable razor blades. Sounds like how my Dad & I work. That's why I watch this guy.

[@rhondabeard7012]

I initially started watching because of the handbag repairs but I enjoy watching the shoe repair videos even more 😊 you always do such a phenomenal job ❤️❤️❤️ the shoes look absolutely stunning. Great work!!!

[@tomwatkins4730]

Steve, I'm beginning to appreciate the importance of water in shoe quality & maintenance from your work. As in our skin: for supple, strong & elastic skin, water is a key ingredient. Everyone may know to apply wax/oil regularly for shoe health. Yet, what makes a person's age become apparent to all? Wrinkles, mainly the loss of water. So also with our shoes. Still learning. Muchas gracias, Steve.

[@lisbonspotter]

After that coffee warning sound, RIP earphones. Another fantastic work , mister Steve.

[@suginami0]

Love your channel. I watch every video. Appreciate the high level of craftsmanship. Oddly enough, I also find it very relaxing. 😊

[@benscott1872]

“Hammer Time”. Love it. I’m just here for your skills. The additional antics are bonuses. Keep being you. 👍🏻😊 AND SHARPEN ALL THE RAZOR BLADES YOO WANT!!! 😁

[@mrctheotherguyfromboston]

Steve Happy Thanksgiving. I have said it before and I will say it again. You can’t Please Everyone lol. Negative comments come to a channel when the fool leaving the negativity always realizes that they can’t possibly do anything remotely close to what they have watched. In other words they couldn’t put a blemish on your ass if they tried. You are a True Craftsman and I have been watching you for years and I totally respect what you do with every job you do. Thanks for another Great Video the shoes came out Fantastic as usual. God Bless ❤

[@393Nader]

The more I watch these videos, the more I'm impressed how you navigate the do or die moments. The ones where a slip of the knife, sewing machine, or even slip of the sander can mess up everything you're doing. Seems like there are no do-overs in those instances.

[@kellyembree4035]

Mesmerizing. Love your craftsmanship

[@pwman]

I get the feeling Steve was fed that Applesauce from his dad’s lamp back in the day. 🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️. Fantastic work as always Steve and great to see Chris jumping in for some coffee time!

[@mohamedbenabdeljalil2495]

Steve you have given a new life to these high quality shoes.well 👍

[@FrankJKontz]

Hello Steve, that was another wonderful piece of work from you. I am so fascinated by your craftsmanship that I could watch you for hours. Greetings Frank🤩👍

[@generaljerm]

Think i watched this 3 Times now love your videos Steve

[@patrickmiao1698]

Constantly amazed how good shoes are constructed, your commentary really adds to my understanding as to why things are done a certain way. I can certainly credit you for my insistence on buying good quality boots and shoes. I can certain feel the difference in my footware, thank you sir!

[@quinco7777]

I just love the old machinery you have. They are so great to watch and listen to. ❤❤❤

[@jimmccoys5778]

Love you showing the tear down of an upscale shoe and explaining the difference between bespoke and other types!! Awesome as always Steve!!

[@Steve111]

Another super video Steve 👍Let’s Continue 👍

[@datsunruss]

Tight toe cap stitching info ! - It was interesting Steve, to the lay man. I love your trade man. Can't get enough of Cobbler G, the Potter lads, Tring shoe repair and the rest of the cobblers / leather workers. Its a black art mate. ❤

[@carolmccorry3053]

Really beautiful work Steve. Have a great Xmas and happy new year ❤❤❤❤

[@corbruker8329]

once again a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and I enjoy your coffee time

[@krisjonesuk]

Great job. The thing is there’s John Lobb and then there’s John Lobb. One, which is still owned by Lobb’s family, has a shop in St James in London, which mainly does bespoke shoes. If you get to enter their shop you’ll find a little side room where people are labouring away making bespoke shoe lasts for customers. The other John Lobb, which does ready to wear as well as made to order and bespoke, is now owned by the French luxury brand Hermes. Both trade on the same heritage so it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart.

[@russelllizzi7453]

A true craftsman. I could watch you transform and bring new life to a pair of shoes anytime.

[@bradleythomas5445]

Enjoyed watching you work, while having my morning coffee. Your work is simply amazing. Bravo!

[@joseluisa.ledezma6791]

Nice Job. They turned out better than new

[@rudyohrudy8789]

Dinner with family, Rockettes at Radio City, and a new vid from Steve.......couldn't ask for a better Thanksgiving weekend. (Did I see yet another impending project of mine in the background? What are the odds?) Best to you and yours, Steve.

[@tomtomzzzz1]

❤ Just löööööw your vids !!! Greetings from a snowy Finland.

[@peterhallock9486]

Steve loved the dissection of the shoe all the different parts of making a shoe.

[@BabakPA]

What handsome shoes! Incredible! Shad Merci dear Steve.

[@MASI_forging]

Such talent and skill ❤❤

[@lorddiablo8575]

Talking abou you forgot the " Hammer Time " was No Big Deal .... Its Alright ! I also like seeing how you dismantle the shoe ... very educational. Thanks for sharing !

[@Paul_Lane]

Beautifully done, both black pairs look like new, ready to be paired with a tux. Nice tear down explaining the construction and quality of the Jon Lobb shoe.

[@zevgoldman6769]

You make it look easy, but the best ones always do. Thanks for the video.

[@EasyStreetStyle]

Love your work and videos!

[@ilyafaden1789]

Great episode.

[@robertalavoie7217]

You add joy to my day.

[@Clay_N]

Beautiful work as usual! I love to see it, especially on unique pairs

[@MrBurtonshaw]

Superb restoration and insight into the details JL put in when construction. Thanks for the welting tips on the toe area. Your hand welting looked pretty immaculate from this angle!

[@zachglickmann8525]

Saturday morning is off to a good start, thanks Steve!

[@jodeboss]

Excellent session today. Looking forward to your next class.

[@oakleydickson]

Thanks for the added content! Bedo's shoe lamp was a bonus. You had me laughing on this one. Great to see your fun side come out while continuing to do beautiful work Steve!

[@friedbologna8331]

Killed it with.."Tack Hammer time"...Chris's hoodie was on point. ...

[@sharonh988]

Beautiful shoes. I say it again, you are definitely the best. Thanks Steve.

[@BaSYaVSkI]

great watch , thanks you Sir.

[@johnearhart8811]

Really enjoyed the video. Excellent

[@RatdogDRB]

That's kewl, seeing how a production model JL is constructed. Some beautiful hoof-covers there. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

Very insightful video. Learned a lot. Thanks

[@joshualetson894]

Spectacular work as always

[@dsoto7410]

You are a superb craftsman!!

[@tonygloster3483]

Once again Steve great work really nice shoes before the Bedo’s magic happened but after simply stunning ❤

[@fronniebealer7808]

On days I go to meetings, I look at the dress shoes of the young men trying to put their grown men look together. I know they and their families are doing the best that they can. The shoes and the quality you show us makes me wish I could buy these young men better quality shoes and essemble. I know that is not what God sees in the young men. I appreciate all that you teach us.

[@gabesaldivar]

Beautiful work as always

[@mackellmo1083]

Looks great! keep up the good work!

[@rozsmith369]

Ok, in all fairness, I was a tiny bit disappointed that there was no “HAMMER TIME “…but, you up for it with my second favourite sharpening the blade 😁😂

[@aalassadi3844]

Very positive

[@annab3182]

The magic is still there!

[@larryanderson2766]

Something about dad’s and “repurposing” baby food jars. I still have a rack mine used for storing nuts and bolts. Nailed the lids to a 2x4 and then simply twisted the jars onto the lids.

[@losmarcon]

What I liked the most was your wristwatch, good taste! A Panerai...nice!!!!

[@caseyroberts918]

Thank you for another fantastic video!

[@imacmanx8562]

Great job on the JL shoes....better than new!!!

[@deepcover9894]

Beautiful classy dress shoes!

[@swomper005]

Your work is absolutely the best I've ever seen! I wish I knew of a top notch Shoe Cobbler in the northern Illinois area. If you know of any, I would appreciate your input. My shoes are nowhere near the high-end expensive ones you work on, but I do need some cosmetic repair done on some Stacy Adams and Dr. Martens. Keep the sanity alive and best wishes to you and yours! Happy Holidays!!!

[@andybell4329]

Great shoes deserve the best refurbishment!

[@kennethmcelrath3468]

Outstanding as usual!💯

[@tommyalund6374]

Thank you for taking on John Lobb! It is a difference between JL Paris and JL London in quality and price tag. I think the London toe cap is in leather but at another cost level. Tommy

[@rickbaker4571]

Great work, as always!!

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Steve 🥇

[@dk7863]

Awesome, of course. 🙂

[@albert333pool]

Let's continue! 🤟

[@brucevodka]

Great Artist!!

[@wkashun1]

Hi Steve, thank you so much for your great videos and they have taught me a lot about shoes. May I ask after sanding and re-dyeing the leather upper (like 3:58), how to even out the texture because the sanded parts still look matte after re-dyeing when I tried it at home? Appreciate your advice🙏❤

[@roseannvolrath2271]

Good morning Steve❤😂🎉

[@georgestonier7886]

Another great video Steve. What is the purpose of using the lighter (flame) on the uppers after dying? Keep the videos coming they are fun, informative, and entertaining. Cheers, 🇨🇦

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

To dry it faster

[@baberoot1998]

What?? No HammerTime??? That's it!!! I'm going to start wearing corrected grain, squared-toed, cemented soled shoes. Bring back HammerTime!!! 😊

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

🤣🤣

[@greyhaircrafter]

Hey man! Great video

[@edwardquan]

Lovely work as always Steve! I tried taking a leaf out of your book and tried sharpening a dull blade I had - unfortunately I don't seem to have the skill as it only stayed sharp for the next 1 time I used the blade ;) Have been wondering about whether John Lobb MTM shoes are worth it - have watched all the videos about it, but haven't taken the plunge yet as they're a significant investment

[@mechminded2207]

I have my eye on a pair of John Lobb - trying to get at least one of all the England-made shoes/boot companies. Some however, I doubt I will ever be able to afford.

[@unknown81360]

Awesome Steve!

[@karenfelton4462]

Brilliant

[@renangaidheal1320]

Nice Panerai too, Steve.

[@jameslowry4299]

This video made me think of the old Carl Perkins rockabilly song "Pointed Toe Shoes" 😀.

[@melvinjones3895]

No Hammer time. I am crying. How thick is the Cork and is it the same thickness for all shoes. Is it shoe cork or Hobby Lobby cork.

[@NETO_BCO]

❤❤❤❤

[@tetedur377]

Ask Chris if he caught Cadillac Angels when he was out in Jerome, AZ.

[@pm1104]

Will you remake the shoes you just took apart ? ❤

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Nahhh

[@rowlandmogaecho2272]

I'm missing your usual remarks and explanation, Buddy! Why so silent today?😊😊

[@robertlopez7779]

Hey Steve, just tuning in. Question : Why did you use the flame from your lighter after you dyed the shoes. Never seen you do that before. Just curious.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

So it dries faster

[@pdgg7025]

Yeah Steve, we want some hammer time, just like your coffee, it makes the day go round! 😂

[@juliamansour2072]

Steve, hello, question why do you fire the dye on the shoe?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

To dry it faster

[@jphanks]

Hey man, what if I like watching you sew welts on shoes?

[@terrydoberstein6742]

Thanks for the tear down explanation of the shoe. Also is there a standard of using a wood shank over different material, or is it about cost?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Not sure but most European shoe manufacturers use wood shank

[@patrickpfingsten9819]

So these would all be John Lobb Paris, right? Or are any the Bespoke London version?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

I don’t think these are bespoke

[@patrickpfingsten9819]

After your dissection, it feels like the production Lobb Paris shoes aren't worth the price. Have to wonder where Hermes has cut corners over the years since acquiring the brand. Obviously not even the same stratosphere as Lobb London, which is only bespoke.

[@markgrant875]

Bro great job 100 %

Steve, thanks for the video! Quick question - what were you using the teaspoon for?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Get rid of the creases

[@Brian-Burke]

Hey Steve! Did you ever get a chance to try out those fancy DeWalt carbide razor blades I sent to you? I'm curious if you noticed any difference with them.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

I did thank you, they are a bit thicker and do last a little longer

[@dadman879]

We forgive you for NO HAMMER TIME Love you man!