RE-CRAFTED Custom made Boots, JR Soles

These Ostrich cowboy boots were custom made by the Paul Bond Boot co. I'm not sure if they are still around. We changed the soles to JR leather with vibram heels. We did some bottom staining that resemble wood grain. Also cleaned conditioned polished the uppers.

[@n3qdz]

Steve, I gotta tell ya, that’s a boot Stevie Ray Vaughan would be proud to wear on stage. Man that owner got himself a nice of two steppers!

[@james2592OldLeatherSmith]

OLD Leather Smith here, EXCELLENT STEVE EXCELLENT. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@chinatownboy7482]

Uncle Steve, that is a really groovy 1970's leather wristband, watch strap.

[@algreen1]

Beautiful boot and great job, well done!

[@iainmceachran321]

Great display of your talents and skills Steve. Loved the transformation from old to new. You just extended the life of those boots by about ten or twenty years…..depending on how often the owner uses them. Shine on Steve.

[@Jesselovespinball]

The way Steve says hammer time with the snicker gets me every time ! I love it ! Great job as ALWAYS!

[@Grumpycat0405]

Love your watch and as usual great job

[@jakepekarik7772]

I doubt if any other cobbler in the business would take on a job of that nature. Amazing looking boots and a fitting repair by the BEST in the business. Thanks for sharing Steve.💯💥👌👍🥾

[@karlmoessmer2781]

so relaxing Steve -to watch you doing always a perfect job! Cheers from Down Under / Karl

[@flightschoolcustomfootwear]

Man I am in astonishment on how you reused all the pieces of the heel stack and made it look like it was made for the 1st time! Absolutely incredible! And I loveee that wheat ostrich! So classy!

[@karem9605]

Hi Steve, watching the level of detail that goes into recrafting these boots I can understand the price you charge. Great work. As always

[@pm1104]

Absolutely beautiful boots now ! ❤

[@andyb5339]

The Quality of your work is Fabulous, Steve ❤

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Wow. Another great job.

[@docwatson8848]

I don’t believe you can still buy full quill Ostrich because they have to pull the feathers while the bird is alive to create the full quill, a PETA complaint, but the bird is about to be killed so I don’t think it should have been stopped. I believe the wood pegs are lemon wood, the addition of leather on the sole was likely a podiatrist recommendation to correct his walking my dad’s boots had build up sole to correct his walking. I hope to soon buy a new pair of Elephant leather boots they’re very durable, beautiful and comfortable. My last pair was very worn after 2 sole replacements and got oil stained working on my truck and I am saving up for a new pair. Beautiful boots and I doubt you could find any new ones like them. Amazing job and I am always impressed and learning about proper care of leather shoes and leather bags which helps me keep my motorcycle bags looking good and keeping them from weather damage. Best wishes in all you do!

[@ronnimesser]

Recovering from cancer surgery…so excited to see another Bedos video!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Get well soon

[@robertschoen2836]

Awesome pattern you made on the sole that really matches the spirit of these very cool boots!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Walking my dog just got so much better. Two thumbs up 👍 👍 and the video just started. Thank you for the inspiration in excellence.

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

Another amazing project Steve ❤❤

[@hurstbear]

Once again, you show your amazing craftsmanship. Beautiful work.

[@parkersplace6372]

OMG. My trypophobia kicked in with you working on the wooden pegs and the holes that were created! Aaggh!!

[@bobpiazza4618]

Steve, you’ve done it again! Beautiful!

[@mtbokor1969]

As always, amazing work

[@RatdogDRB]

Another fine resole of a finely crafted pair of boots. And, thank you for the update on the JR soles. Been wondering about how that was settling.

[@irenemeno3585]

Really turned out very nice 👍🏼

[@SirLoxley7]

they look amazing love the colours

[@markmilan01]

Another one! It looks better than the original set up! I love how you use practical applicators like the sponge, nothing special, still gets the job done! Incredible boots deserve and incredible cobbler!💪🏻

[@ouarkie]

Beautiful job as always. Thanks for posting.

[@craft-o-matic399]

They look great Steve! I would have gone for the new welt though if I were the customer. Love the wood grain treatment on the soles! Lisa

[@sharonh988]

Another great job. Thanks Steve.

[@anjaprachtstueckwerk7546]

I love watching you work and the result is stunning!

[@DavidPerez-ck3dw]

Another top notch restoration! It shows your pride in doing a great job. Thank you!

[@zevgoldman6769]

The customer was penny wise and pound foolish in not opting for a new welt, yet he received an exception recrafting of his boots. How do I know you enjoyed this job? It is because you were smiling and you had the lilt of joy in your voice.

[@daveogarf]

Just Googled Paul Bond Boot Co. They're alive and well in Nogales, Arizona. Outstanding restoration, Steve!

[@randybourdon2791]

Another entertaining video, thanks Steve!

[@MrConraA]

Thanks for letting us know we about the JR soles👌

[@charlesgaun3391]

@17:00, Good gravy, that tie down ratchet could secure a Caterpillar Bulldozer to a semi-truck trailer, Well done.

[@benscott1872]

Love the patterns on bottoms. Great job!

[@ianplatt5717]

Never gets old . Excellent

[@bikerepair67]

Awesome work!

[@Steve111]

As always a great video Steve,Let’s Continue 👍

[@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500]

Very nice boots and your job is wonderful 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@kennymclendon6642]

Another awesome piece of work from the master lol

[@charles.mccormick]

Beautiful job. Those wooden pegs were different.

[@allanlugo8095]

Very nice as always

[@annab3182]

Looked great!

[@beachcomer007]

excellent job!!!

[@larrybridgers1823]

A factory doing the same stuff as Steve. Eyelets and everything. And the razor blade lol.

[@jameslowry4299]

I'm not usually a cowboy boot or ostrich skin kind of guy, but those are some sharp looking boots.

[@mackellmo1083]

Really like the sole pattern! Nice job!

[@jtal19]

When trimming the edge of the sole with a utility knife I was worried the edge of the knife could hit the lower leather boot area. I guess your experience prevents such things but i was very concerned about that.

[@barium5675]

Beautiful! ❤

[@4115t41r]

Great as always

[@syednaumanhussain6658]

Great work Steve..

[@robertminato2706]

Beautiful work!

[@ddutton0]

Another great job!

[@notchfox6086]

Very nice work sir!

[@suitrBJ]

Looks like a $900 job that outsole art is 🤩

[@terrydoberstein6742]

Great looking boot well built. Thanks for showing the boot rasp and explaining the use. Forget to sharpen that blade?

[@rancelynch6514]

As a shoe re-crafter technician you need all the leather available to do your craft, when a wider sole is needed you better have some leather to sew too.

[@TheRooster1122]

Hey Steve,, ….Wait…… Is there anything you can’t do with boots and shoes!! Stellar job friend 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@roseannvolrath2271]

Good morning my friend 🆒🥾

[@bustermv]

Great leather if you can catch one. The client won’t waste any time putting these reborn beauties back to work.

[@walterwaller9784]

Tell me you sharpen your clicker dyes without telling me you sharpened them! Lol Great stuff Steve. I really enjoy a good pair of boots just can’t find the “right” pair these days. Great work as I really enjoy your process as it’s the same but different each job! Have an amazing weekend with the family good sir. Walter

[@albert333pool]

Let's continue 🤟

[@TylerSnyder305]

I don't really like cowboy boots and can't wear pull on boots at all, but I sure do appreciate the quality and craftsmanship that goes into a good high end pair. It's interesting to see the drastic difference in mass produced vs proper hand made cowboy boots and mass produced vs handmade lace up boots. You can have Goodyear welted boots with all the same parts and production steps ,but different materials / qualities With the cowboy boots though it's like the proper traditional construction vs all the various vastly different ways the mass produced boots are constructed. Basically it's cowboy boots vs something that just looks like cowboy boots, because of how vastly different the construction is on the traditional handmade boots.

[@bogdan1207]

Got a little distracted: that watch, along with the strap, are very cool. I'm pretty confident you made it yourself. Would you kindly show us how you made it, when you have some time, so that some of us DIY guys can play around at home? Thank you!

[@78jog89]

I hope you sharpened your matt knife? LOL. Seriously, been watching you for some time now and just love how consistently excellent your work is. Such a high level. Very professional. And: Thanks for posting.

[@kentdaigle]

Paul Bond Boots are defiantly still in business !

[@artadrians]

Nice job Steve, shame he didn't go for the new welt, but I understand, cost considerations... have to make a comment about the ORIGINAL MAKER of these boots, the quality JUST SHOWS.. Anyways, keep the good work coming, really nice to see an artisan at work... KEEP WELL.

[@Danny-sd5vm]

Hey Steve, the production value of your videos looks awesome. The lighting is great and the picture clarity is incredible. Not sure if you upgraded your camera, but everything looks top notch. As always great work.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Same phone I phone 11

[@ovaldisgonzalez2560]

Hola saludos desde cartagena Colombia usted es maestro y además un artista gran trabajo

[@scottdavenport1833]

Beautiful.

[@basila1162]

Great work, but may I ask why you used two different conditioners on the boots?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

It’s always good to be safe, do two coats

[@JC-cm9bn]

Paul Bond boots are made in Nogales, Arizona. I've been there several times 😎👍

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Good to know!

[@safanathan7789]

👏👏👏

[@robertalavoie7217]

Awesome boots

[@philfrydman2576]

I liked very much the patern on the sole and also the curved shape just before the hill. I didn't use to like it but since you explaited how it was made in another vid I kind of like it now! It gives a ni ce touch. Question: do you put contact glue (neoprene) on the wooden picks ? Ì don't think it's the way to use it ....

[@JimBethune]

At about 20:34 when you're measuring the distance on the shank for the two rows of pegs, did you pre-set your calipers based on the existing rows of pegs before attaching the sole? I'm trying to understand if you're trying to reuse the original holes, or if this is setting some new holes offset from the originals.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

It’s impossible to use the original holes

[@fredtrucket4687]

Great job , how much extra would it cost for new welts on this pair ?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

I believe we said another $200 which included the build up

[@jodeboss]

Online learning is fun!

[@dolphinlover1691]

Fascinating craftsmanship as always Steve. Never seen you use wood pegs before. What are they made from 🤔

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Lemon wood

[@kenwatanabe2864]

Hey Steve, what is your opinion on using acrylic top coat on leather shoes (like Fiebing's resolene) after dyeing them? Doesn't it make the leather not breathable? I feel like it would prevent shoe cream from penetrating the leather. I've never seen you use it so I was curious.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Just don’t cake it on, it’s ok to use in moderation

[@hollywoodstarfish]

Nice!!!!! 👍🏼

[@elizete2776]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaelgarretson5519]

Do you always recommend welt replacement on cowboy boots or is it more case by case? What would you do with the welt on Cowboy boots you own? Thanks!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Case by case but with a full restoration like this, I would have replaced the welts

[@vaio666]

best of the best...greetings from Poland...

[@nigelwylie01]

I was watching a boot maker on another channel who said his wooden pegs were always made of lemon wood! Do you know what wood your pegs are made from, Steve?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Same

[@barneywilenofficial]

Hammer Time ❤😅!

[@andyoverall1951]

Hey, Steve, I'm sure that I have seen you tape over the leather on an refurbished shoe before you sand the soles. Why didn't you do that this time? Just asking out of interest.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

I did, I just didn’t show it

[@ФаридИскандаров-у1з]

😎👍👍👍

[@RoySatzman]

What is the advantage of using wooden pegs over nails?

[@joe_ferreira]

Supposedly, brass nails can be forced out of the leather if it swells. End of the day, don't get leather wet.

[@daveg686]

👍

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Can I ask a dumb question out of curiosity. If black thread was used, would it help hide the imperfections in the sewing? If there is any. After all, it's Steve behind the sewing machine.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Yes it would but most cowboy boots have light color thread

[@jackeddemon]

Do you think the quality of the new JR company will decrease the quality ?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

I guess you didn’t listen to anything I said 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@SewTexas]

Wonderful, doubt they looked that good when they were brand new.

[@panchoskywalker]

I would tend to think that brass nails are better than wood nails, why is it the opposite? Which wood is it, any?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Lemon pegs.

[@incy55]

Hey man, you shouldn't use a hammer handle that way. Just kidding great vid.nice boots

[@debbiesmith4880]

Hi, hi do I contact you to find out what it would it cost to repair the handles on my Louie Vuitton bag. Thanks.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

[e-mail]

[@ahah-yt3dz]

nice.