Can These $900 HERMES Sandals Be RESTORED?

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Can this pair of men's Hermes sandals be restored to their original condition? In this video, we take this pair of beat up and worn Hermes sandals and give them a complete makeover. We also look at the insides of these designer Hermes sandals and see what they're made of.
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[@TrentonHeath]

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[@poppajretired410]

Can’t imagine the feeling you guys have working on these knowing you two make a higher quality sandal at a fair price.

[@AndyL940]

It’s only a pair of sandals they aren’t doing heart surgery on babies 😊

[@paulsheffield888]

​@AndyL940 The old generation used to say, "if you can't say something nice, say nothing at all."

[@lllll1234-g9q]

@@paulsheffield888 Yes, but that one wears their stupidity on their sleeve.

[@opulan]

@@AndyL940 that makes it all the more amusing that the hermes sandals are garbage in comparison

[@ripster8766]

They are not paying for the sandals. They are paying for Hermes.

[@RatdogDRB]

I cannot for the life of me understand why people become so fixated on owning and being seen wearing a "label" that they'll part with $900 dollars for a pair of glued together sandals that have not ONE stitch holding them together, have sub-standard materials used in the making, and decide they've made a good decision. I just don't get it. At best, that's a $50 pair of sandals. That said, fine work fellers. Always a pleasure to see something getting brought back to life and refreshed so well. God bless you both in your efforts. We missed that GSP too.

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

I 100% agree with you and Very well said $ 900.00 for walmart quality Sandals that's insane But on the flip side people that Blow and spend money like that will pay insane money for another new pair of Sandals or pay more money to get them repaired i say that's a win for poor and middle class person that do all the work robbing from the rich and giving back to the poor and start all over again

[@ripster8766]

People also spend 60,000+ on pick up trucks that they may use the bed 3-4 times a year.

[@photooutdoor2574]

I agree 100%

[@jeffharting4138]

High end designer brands are not made for rich people they are made for poor people who desperately want people think they are rich.

[@humildemarcelo]

I found a local brand in mexico that makes similar sandals with superior quality and better stitches. The price? around 100 USD

[@oftenwrong.]

I for one could watch you guys all day! Sick in bed nothing is more relaxing. Stressed out! Watch about a hour of this! I don’t know why.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoy. We appreciate you watching.

[@unfi6798]

It's therapeutic watching you guys doing magic in the workshop. Cheers from Australia.

[@barefootbob1269]

Just watched 12:36 of this and I am still saying $900!! You guys are so creative and talented I can't help but watch to see what is going to happen. I would love to see who bought those for $900!

[@storminscellar7207]

Wow, $900! You guys did a great job!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@HungryH1951]

You guys are great craftsmen. I can't believe what a fantastic job you did on those sandals. Amazing workmanship.

[@HayesTech]

That old saying, "there's a sucker born every day", holds true to someone who would pay $900.00 for a pair of sandals. Just one man's opinion..

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

But they are HERMES…! 🤣🤪

[@acornsucks2111]

I'd be embarrassed to wear them

[@EmelyPhan]

A large part of it is paying for the name and not much else for some people

[@jessedylan6162]

@@Michael-Makes-Stuff They COULD BE counterfeit HERMES..I can buy fake designer name shoes, watches, belts etc etc right here on Canal St (in Chinatown) NYC or even along 5th Ave NYC..

[@HayesTech]

@EmelyPhan I completely agree and even know some like that. I would rather pay for quality and not a name. And a lot of times there are brands where you will even get both.

[@jeffe4297]

Those look absolutely gorgeous once you were done with them. However, as many of others have commented, I can’t imagine paying $900 for a sandal of any kind. Essentially a sub-par foot bed with a leather strap over the top. To be honest, I would struggle to justify spending $900 for American made PNW boots that would be much more worth it.

[@1RunnerDad]

Honestly, this is one of my favorites you’ve done. Nice!

[@MultiFlowy]

I wish we had such good shoe makers in Utrecht, Netherlands. I have a fairly new pair of light beige leather boots which I bought from a local Dutch brand. After wearing them for 1-2 years the sole just snapped in 2. The rest of the shoe is in perfect condition. I went to 3 different shoe makers, 2 of them just told me to buy new shoes instead of trying to get my soles changed. The third shoe maker told me to maybe just try to ask the brand itself to fix them. It's just a pity to throw away shoes that are in good condition because of an issue that I think should be fixable. Seeing you the magic that you do with restoring shoes is incredible and also helps with over consumption. Fix before you buy is so underrated in modern society.

[@GinoftheWind]

So glad to see a new video! These turned out great!!

[@brianathern9154]

💯 not the $900 sandal or shoe guy but....I do appreciate the quality craftsmanship you put into the restoration gents. They turned out so well. Annie couldn't stomach the price tag and opted out of the video 😅😅😅. I get it Annie girl. Blessings

[@TrentonHeath]

😁😁

[@sharryjones5200]

Amazed at the final results! Incredible!

[@brycecrousore1985]

$900, and for that one gets paper? PAPER?? Potter & Sons: not $900, made in USA, and not paper :)

[@andylem]

If something like this costs 900 it means it is probably an overpriced piece of shit

[@paulstan9828]

They came out looking better than new to me. You guys are great.

[@davefinnegan868]

You guys do amazing work love to watch your videos.

[@Tetters100]

and there was me thinking a sandal repair video would be boring!!!!!! Cracking vid chaps, so interesting to see how you brought them back to life

[@wubears71]

Thanks for the reminder to order sandals. I just placed my order for another pair of the best sandals I have ever worn. After Jan 1, I need to send in my Cordovan Loafers in for another resole. you are the best!!!

[@Just_the_Q]

WOW. What a transformation.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks!

[@TAD050486]

Hey guys, I know you work much harder on other restorations but there's just something special about seeing these sandals come back to life. Thanks, great job.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Yeah, Heath and I both said we really enjoyed this restoration. It was so simple, yet we think they came out great.

[@TheAcademicOracle]

Those turned out wonderful!

[@18malikbarnes]

You guys are the best in the business hands down! Also, I ordered my flops despite the cold weather. They’ll be ready for the spring 😁

[@TrentonHeath]

I wear mine in the winter.

[@jonasangantyr8635]

Now that's A LOT of glue going into one pair of sandals. Great result as always!

[@michaelskinner896]

Fabulous work! They look fantastic!

[@ricardochaveste7367]

You're guy's are the best in the business, oh wow I'm totally impressed by the finish of this incredible sandals, man looks incredible restoration mind blowing seriously, Happy Thanksgiving to you both...until next time, all way from St George Utah...

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching. Happy Thanksgiving as well!

[@Brajin1]

This was really interesting. That was some crafty work guys.

[@kd5byb]

Very nice - they came out great. BIG FAN of Anson belts - own two of them now.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

$900? How much of that is paying for quality and how much is that paying for the name? Whatever, you guys did a superb job, probably better than new.

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Also, hope you get the sprayer back up and running.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! 😉 A LOT of that is name.

[@christophbecker1639]

My guess would be 850$ for the Hermes label…

[@KillSwitchNY]

Been using those things as swamp galoshes.

[@rodneywilhelm8912]

Interested to know what you charged them to redo these....

[@jasonp2906]

Amazing transformation! It's even better than the original.

[@KyleSnarr]

Once there were all done, I was seriously like… uhhhh, I’d consider rockin’ those!

[@Joe-z6q2i]

I'd say they are of a higher quality after you remade them than they were before!

[@abhi4121]

So the welt didn’t get stitched on the “upper” or insole here? What keeps it from separating other than glue? Great work as always. I’m a fan! Hello from India btw.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*How much was the repair for these sandals? You all did great!*

[@tomboese367]

I dont know if you have time to answer questions, but id like your perspective on Redwing boots. Are Iron Rangers any better than Moc toe?

[@lonrabaduex5297]

A few times, at the end of your videos, you have asked the question, are they worth the purchase price? I'm surprised that was not added. This would have been an excellent opportunity to plug your own sandals and compare yours to these.

[@soona9209]

Nice job😊

[@paolobilardo6520]

Way better than new.!

[@MZJ1206]

Great video, I have question about resoling norvegese welt. Is it a lot harder than resoling Goodyear welt? What about the cost difference? I have my eyes on a pair of chelsea boot with 360 degree norvegese welt, and currently hesistating to purchase due to resoling concern.

[@Everythingoutdoor932]

I have a question I have a pair of redwings that I let sit for about 6 months not worn and the shrunk up and got hard as a rock is this something you’ve ever seen before? Any info on how to restore them? Just certain parts got hard as a rock but some parts are fine and supple any ideas on what could cause this I’ve been wearing leather boots for many years and always take care of them and never seen anything like this

[@superbigbadman2835]

$900? That’s about $899 more than I would have paid for them 😢

[@TvoriChudiFantaziruy]

Perfecto !!!

[@SirLoxley7]

look really good

[@MuraBike]

Man those were rock hard but you really did amazingly replicating the style of the sole wow. Sure wanna know the price you charged on these haha 😅

[@tylerjass5804]

I wonder how much money I would need to make to spend $900 on sandals. The answer is a lot more than I make now. Nice job fixing those up!

[@johngrant1337]

good video , thanks

[@CoopersVapingView]

I am amazed at how much people pay for shoes. But not really. I work with a few surgeons ( I am an Ortho-tech/Xray-tech, the guy who puts kids broken bones back in place). When we go to "dinners" for marketing. I see some doctors talking about their Allen Edmonds, Cleverleys, Ferragamos, and Loubs. Drives me crazy because I know and love the shoes. And from watching Trenton and Heath for a long time now, I can keep up with the conversation about their construction and care. I got a pair of Cole Hahn chukkas and pretty much just got a "sympathetic" look. Then I got used Beckett Simonon wholecuts only to have the local cobbler tell me they were toast and probably cheaper to buy a new pair. It is definitely a frustrating issue. Next time I save up for a used pair, I will just send them to you. LOL

[@HLTrizzay]

They look great, I missed where you put the $900 parts back on though.

[@TrentonHeath]

The sandals are $900…not the resole. Ha

[@bryanduchane2371]

Amazing job

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@urbandaniel100]

if my shoes use oak bark tanned leather soles and are hand welted, can they be re soled using the same leather soles and can they be handwelted back and not machine stitched ?

[@jimmybeauxarts]

Great job

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@billystpaul8907]

This when a person has too much money. $900 for a pair of sandals is stupid. Your sandals are a way better value than these Hermes are. You made them look way better.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Yeah, definitely not getting your moneys worth…material wise.

[@joemorales4042]

$900 Payless sandals

[@jeffharting4138]

As always you did a great job. My only question is who in their right mind pays $900 for sandals? That is enough to buy a pair of Viberg boots or JM Weston Shoes. or four pairs of Dievier or Thursday Boots. Or two pair of Grant Stone boots. I could go on. ;)

[@nickp3173]

What contact cement are you using? Renia?

[@TrentonHeath]

Correct

[@nickp3173]

@@TrentonHeath Does it work similar to barge? Does it heat set?

[@surlyogre1476]

I have just started watching this video... I want to see them put Vibram™ lug soles on these.😆

[@boldlygo3469]

$900.00 dollars for those ugly things? LOL. I wouldn't pay $5.00 for them. Nevertheless ... I like your videos and your expertise.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching!

[@NDB469]

lol $900 sandals? Wow. That made me laugh. Thanks guys!

[@TrentonHeath]

😆

[@robbellphoto]

What’s the worst injury you’ve experienced during these episodes

[@darkma1ice]

Imagine paying $900 for sandals

[@babydoll9282]

You never say what you charge ? So how much did it cost to put those bad boys back together ? They came out beautifully you do really good work .❤

[@mikecorrado4971]

😅 The sandals turned out beautifully, but $900! I guess PT Barnum was right. There’s a sucker born every minute!

[@CaptainWillard830]

Beautiful work 🎉

[@ChefDuane]

For all the folks commenting the $900 price tag of the sandals. Don't forget when you buy these sandals you get a 2' x '3 battery powered blinking neon sign that says "I'M WEARING $900 HERMES SANDALS!!" that hangs conveniently around your next with an arrow pointing to the sandals. And the sign is USB rechargeable and it's FREE! When you put it in that perspective the sandals with the sign are really quite a value. 😁😁

[@skycop4093]

So basically you created your own sandals and added a bit of Hermes to it. What’s in a name? A whole lot of markup

[@TrentonHeath]

Just put them back exactly the same way they came. Ours are better. 😉

[@datsunruss]

Unusual one lads but great result.

[@illinialumni]

It's it's just glue, why the welt? Would there have been any real benefit sewing around the perimeter?

[@collettedobrocke4518]

$900.00 For a pair of sandals..whomever must be rich. AND..Then have then repaired when they LOOK LIKE THIS. 😂😂😂❤❤❤😅😅😅

[@kebeaux6546]

Sharp haircut Trent

[@aakishkaushik]

I believe the so called owner of the Hermes sandals, must have found it in a ditch or in a trash somewhere and thought hey, this can be another great segment on TnH !

[@dzymslizzy3641]

I can't even begin to imagine having enough money to spend a sum like that on a pair of sandals! I'd only consider such a sum if the shoes were (a) substantial, actual shoes, and (b) custom fitted to my own feet. But that's never going to happen. If I came into that kind of money, I'd spend it on practical things like deferred (expensive) household maintenance and repairs!

[@jimfink3843]

What's the cost of that makeover?

[@scottcarroll9201]

This is a real ship of Theseus situation lol.

[@holymoly6829]

Better than brand new Always … !

[@francisco.soeiro]

I normally refrain from commenting, however this is another level. The owner should kiss your… hand

[@nononsenselogic]

Those shoes are for "new money" buyers. The old money people that I know would have never owned these in the first place. To each their own. Regardless, nice craftsmanship to improve the original construction. The repair, in my opinion, is worth more than the actual sandal.

[@joanreynolds955]

Hermes is notorious for their snob appeal. Their Birkin bags have a price tag like a house and (unless you’re a kartrashian) come with a a two-year-plus wait list.

[@TrentonHeath]

I wish I had that kind of appeal. 😄

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

Great job! You guys do such excellent work. But $900 for… sandals? That is insane. I would rather buy multiple pairs from you guys. Better quality and a fair price! 😃 I can’t imagine paying $900 for any single pair of shoes. Wow.f

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Oh, and ours are even on sale! 😉👍

[@P37_28]

This Hermes brand don’t deserve this treatment

[@markedis5902]

Very very surprised that the insole was paper. Hermes built their reputation on only using the best leather and other materials and hand sewing everything. Could it be that even they, with their ridiculous pricing, are starting to cut corners? Or, could it be that those are fakes? I know the fake Birkin bags are very nearly as good as the originals and it would take an expert to know the difference.

[@rosscollins2910]

I am an amateur leather worker, a few years ago a discussion raving about their hand sewing came up on a blog. Shortly thereafter I was in Vegas and seen a Hermes store so I studied their work for about 20 minutes. IF they are hand sewn the craftsman made the same error on every 4th stitch throughout the entire bag. Birkin bag. Highly doubt they are hand sewn. For the price it better be perfect.

[@matthewbryan4983]

Cant get my head round how there worth $900 dollar. Just paying for the name.

[@Sandy.J.Lloyd.Sr.]

My brother-in-law has the worst foot odor imaginable. I'm talking about an odor so intense that it could warrant calling in a hazardous decontamination company. He once took a pair of his dress shoes to a cobbler for a heel block repair, but the cobbler refused to work on them and insisted he take them out of his shop immediately. What do you do if you receive a pair of stinky shoes for repair? Beware, if he sees this he may send a couple of pairs to you.

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha…wow, that’s pretty bad! Honestly, it’s quite rare. Out of thousands of shoes, we’ve only had a few pairs that really smelled. We have some odor killer stuff, like bowling alleys, that we’ll spray them with.

[@wierdo4126]

I can't for the life of me see why someone would pay 900 bucks for a shoe. Also it had literal paper in it. Just blows my mind.

[@humildemarcelo]

I really "love" how the most expensive brands in the world just have some of the worst quality all around. Handmade local products usually are better built than luxury brands.

[@LerrySanders]

$900 for those...... insane

[@20EUR20]

💚

[@SoLuVaBle299]

You would think for $900, the shoes would come with a warranty. But for that price, the quality is astoundingly horrible so maybe not offering a warranty makes sense. The customer definitely got an upgrade. Great work, though I’m sure you know that already.

[@shahbaz1095]

In Pakistan they are available everywhere for 3$

[@TheReal_TaylorSwift]

I'd feel some kinda way if I had to work on these. Basically just paid for the stamp on the leather. Nothing else there is of "value" if you can even call it that

[@kyuutatsu]

Gonna be honest, y’all did a great job but there is no arch support or like grip at the bottom. 900$ for basically something to slip on, got it.

[@TrentonHeath]

Yeah, I would've thought a rubber heel would be better. Then again, I'm not the designer making $900 off a sandal. 😀

[@LukeEdward]

I think money better spent would be getting a few new pairs from Southern Polished. But who am I to have an opinion…?

[@Kliatsis]

I love your videos you do amazing job at everything you put your hands on . I don’t understand the hate in the comments about the price of these sandals etc. and also I bet that these sandals are not original for many reasons , maybe not the cheapest counterfeit but still a counterfeit.

[@flyer7707]

$900?!!! Somebody's got more money than brains!!!

[@bayareanewman1566]

I’d pay $900 for what you guys did. But Hermes, tops, I’d pay $30 bucks. They are crap until you guys get a hold of them. Reminds me of when I went to the Golden Goose store in Santa Clara Valley Fair Mall. I literally laughed in their face. I said “I know you’re just doing your job, but these shoes are so much crap it’s borderline a scam”. They looked like some teenager wore a generic pair of Vans for a whole summer! No thank you!

[@носокфилософа]

I can't even imagine paying $900 for shoes with a swastika on them.

[@pijnto]

$900 for a pair of sandals someone "saw them coming"

[@bocatica]

are they worth 900 in your opinion?