Chippewa Snake Boots | Rugged Vibram Sole Upgrade

A customer mailed this pair of Chippewa snake boots to us for a bit of an overhaul. He wanted to upgrade soles, which is what we accomplished. The soft, crepe Vibram soles that were on the boots wear out quickly, and when you're in nature, potentially around a venomous snake, that's not the time to have a sole blow out on you. Per the customers request, we added durable and rugged Vibram Montagna soles. We also gave these boots a bit of an upgrade with the German pit tanned leathers we used for the midsoles. It's time for another restoration!
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Video edited by: Ashley Saldanha

[@paulstovall7851]

These are MY boots. I had no idea a video would be produced. I received in the mail yesterday and was blown away by how incredible they looked. I sent an email to customer service stating how pleased I was - thats when Trent gave me the heads up on the KZbin video. My wife and I just watched and were amazed. Such excellent craftsmanship - thanks very very much. Best money I have ever spent. Sincerely - Paul Stovall - SC

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you again for sending them to us! We’re glad you like them. 👍

[@juancervantes7021]

How much was this service?

[@paulstovall7851]

@@juancervantes7021 sorry - its been two years and I do not remember. I went to there website and ordered the new soles with lugs - I had no idea they were going to totally redo the boots. I think it was $180 - just not sure. But they have been outstanding for the hills I work on.

[@reyogalino1225]

yup definitely a good background, a fresh facade doesn't hurt,great job guy's 👍

[@moonlitegirl72]

Why didn't you put a channel in where the stitches were going to run it seems like the two pieces of leather would stick together without a row of stitching that is not inlaid

[@powderriverfarrier]

Sun is shining, some bourbon on the shelf, Trenton and Heath released a new video. Who could ask for more? The change in the videography is noted and appreciated. Makes you guys seem even more welcoming to your viewers.

[@camille.c]

this! my only suggestion would be if they got some front lights to emphasise their faces more in the studio shots

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you sir! We’re glad you like it. It seems like folks like the change, so I guess we’ll be seeing more of it. Have a great Sunday!

[@hotwax9376]

Like I said, it reminds me of Olive Garden, so I like it.

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

I love the shop work but the sound has a lot of echo. If you add some sound damping acoustical panels up high to some of the walls, it may deaden the echo. Overall you can tell that you two are trying to improve the overall quality!

[@moonlitegirl72]

I hope the customers that own the shoes and boots that the guys do videos on watch the video and see how much work went into there restoration

[@jonkomatsu8192]

A quote for the ages: "When you are out in the woods, you gotta have good looking boots." Oddly, a perfect metaphor for life in general. And I thought I had seen it all--but carpet padding? Jeez! 🤨 Another great job, gentlemen. Thanks! 🤙

[@TrentonHeath]

😉 Thank you!

[@kevinengland4675]

Yup I like the background in the studio. It gives a more “finished” and “professional” air to your video, not that they weren’t professional looking before. The sound quality for your introduction and outro are clearer in your studio.

[@TrentonHeath]

Yeah, we noticed some mic issues too. We’ll get it up and running. 👍

[@kevinengland4675]

@@TrentonHeath the sound in the studio will always be better just due to the room size I think guys 😊

[@kevinengland4675]

@@TrentonHeath love the videos anyways 👍

[@needfortweed8734]

I personally loved you explaining why you did what you did and the reason for doing it. For instance, the thing with the saddle soap and that it shouldn't be used on fabric, and why. Also enjoyed you explaining the brush you used and why you used that. The different backdrops for the start and end of the video gives a great "bookend"-quality of the video. Short intro: what we are going to do. Then the meat & potatoes of the repairs, only to lead into a closing part where you take stock and conclude. That way it doesn't come off as a "vlog", but more as a show.

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Wow carpet padding. I guess you don’t know what’s in there till you have the boots resoled. I do like the background. The studio wood back grounds is a nice touch. Thanks for today’s video and have a great Sunday. Hope your video editor is feeling better.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We always appreciate you watching.

[@Senki207]

Finally decided to subscribe. I discovered you guys during a tough week when I was having sleep issues, so I stayed up until 4 AM (I'd fall asleep at 11, then suddenly wake up at 1-2, feeling fully rested -- this went on for a week), drawing. While working on my drawings, I'd watch these vids. Thanks to you, I now take much more care of my footwear (I wear leather shoes and boots most of the time), bought my own shoe wax, conditioner, soap, etc... Thanks for taking care of my shoes and boots without even looking at them

[@user-kr3zb2re1c]

Good to see both you guys working together in the same video

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@Sarahhannahtx]

Yeah that was a nice treat.

[@dominick7464]

They are as good as gold! Not a word in the workshop, we could almost hear a fly fly 😉

[@jonedwards371]

Now that is a southern accent! When he says “on” I think of “might could” and “recon”. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@bigjohn2048]

I can t believe thats all people took away from this video. As usual yall did an amazing job basically rebuilding the bottoms with the best materials on one of the most expensive snake boots out there. I would have expected a much better factory build on these boots for the price !!! I have been thinking about getting a pair when my much less expensive pair wears out. I will now send mine to yall when the time comes. A tip for guys looking to buy snake boots --- don t get the vibram soles on your boots if you live in an area with cockle burrs. They stick to the soles and track into your house by the handfuls. If you have carpet or rugs on the floor. Anybody walking barefooted behind you will immediately begin to plot for revenge on you !!!! Cockle burrs in your underwear is not a good way to start your morning !!!!!

[@hauwamuhammad2162]

Nice job guys, I love the new video style!

[@jimmccoys5778]

Love the new background guys!! Awesome as always!!

[@tjs9503]

As usual, another GREAT job. The boots look fantastic and are much better constructed!

[@samgentz1399]

great job guys! those are cool lookin snake boots too. I like the backdrop! Yall did great!

[@danielsalm6410]

Great video guys. Love watching you guys work. I do like that you started from the studio and then went into the shop. Keep up the great work and can’t wait to see more videos!

[@Joe1935429]

Bad Ass pair of boots! Beautiful work! Your video shop techniques are constantly improving. Great vids!

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Great job guys. My grandfather use to own a company in downtown town El Paso, Texas making luggage. I use to spend part of my summer vacation in his shop. He actually taught me how to make and repair luggage. His best friend and next door neighbor to his shop was Tony Lama. Your shop reminds me of my grandfather's shop. I can smell the leather! You guys are are practicing a lost art. Thumbs up!

[@mherke]

Studio looks great! Your intro and summaries shows you appreciate and care for your audience. Thanks for the video!

[@paul_domici]

Amazing Job on the Boots! Love the new background!

[@Tazameir]

Love the background. Also love the different shots in the shop. Great job!

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Nice work guys! Really appreciate the wider shots, showing both of you working together. And the intro/outro in the studio!

[@RajGheevarghese]

Like the new setup and lighting! Much better.

[@tomphillips8565]

An excellent job! You always complete a shoe or boot repair with excellent results.

[@raullopez4243]

Nice way to switch it up! Looks great the way you start and end video!

[@JoseMedina-on2hd]

awesome job on the snake boots and love the new background. may have to send in an old pair of my boots to refresh

[@oyster_3694]

Great job! And I like the way you shot this video!

[@arlinbedard]

The new background is good fellas! Another terrific job! Thanks

[@djmuller2349]

Studio looks great! Awesome video on Snake boots! Dang, far better than new!

[@bldlightpainting]

Love the studio work, and you're repairing of these many shoes and boots. Good job gentlemen. God bless.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

As always, love the longer videos and the new set! Best part about Sunday mornings!

[@anthonyzhang4918]

Great job, studio looks great! Love it!

[@jodykidp5396]

Those boots look wonderful.. Great job guys! Your new background is awesome!1

[@capfantasy]

This was a good one, I liked see both of you working together on the job. I love watching someone doing their craft. Always interesting. Thanks.

[@erich9244]

Great Job gentlemen! Nice set of boots and I love the boots!

[@georgewhite1972]

This is a great video as usual, but the new addition of seeing you guys working side by side is very enjoyable. I hope it becomes a regular thing. Thanks 👍👍

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Everyone seems to like it. 👍

[@nativetexan8247]

So, I'm looking to buy a pair of Chippewa snake boots locally, and in my research, stumbled onto this video quite by accident. I didn't plan to watch it in it's entirety, though it's precisely what I did! I am so impressed with the high-level of craftsmanship and painstaking time and effort put forth, and the obviously sincere desire of these men to please their customers. I'd imagine their skills are not often found in our Country anymore, and especially in these times of so many "throw-away" products. Until now, I really had no idea what it actually takes, to correctly re-sole a pair of boots. I have a newfound appreciation, regardless of any specific brand. Great job guys, and outstanding video! If I ever need future boot work done on my new Chippewa's, or any other boots for that matter, you'll definitely hear from me. Blessings and respect from Texas, G.

[@jasonp2906]

I love the background! It's warm and suits your profession as cobblers. Keep it up guys!

[@royalmoline9197]

I was having a bad day... until our pals uploaded a new video 😂

[@TrentonHeath]

We hope we may your day a little brighter. 👍

[@jamiejenkins5643]

I do floors for a living and I was about to say wow carpet padding LOL

[@het_gele_teken]

Love the studio guys, looks really good.

[@rustytreed8184]

Background nice, and the craftsmanship you guys did on those was Awesome!!!

[@billc7211]

Great background, great show overall. I like your explanations sprinkled throughout the work.

[@paulgoode5676]

Looks great! Y’all do great work.

[@a.filakiewicz2942]

I see when it was published but yes - definetly thumbs up on the background. Gives your videos a sense of structure.

[@matthewmusgrove5693]

Loved the video and new background. Also really enjoyed watching you two gents tag teaming a pair. Great video!

[@dsinclairTUBE]

that's a nice background. I enjoy seeing different parts and machines in your shop.

[@josechavez5482]

Yes awesome back ground and videos done perfect ,I love your videos it is very relaxing watching you guys work .

[@kevinsaddi8307]

Set looks great guys!

[@shanke300]

Awesome background. Warm and inviting workshop. Great place to work. Beautiful finish of the snake boot. Love it

[@TJ-wq7su]

I definitely love the new look!

[@NorCalPhil]

Loving this new angle of you guys working side-by-side.

[@scar296700]

You looks good guys , love the new set keep it !

[@NeoB-Lac]

Love the new background!!!! The sound is way better 🙏🙏🙏 all the way around great!!!

[@royfcjr]

I enjoy watching you work together as a pair

[@tdmallet]

Man, your videos are so satisfying to watch. Really enjoy your craft, and y'alls enthusiasm performing it.

[@TheRealChetManley]

New background is a nice touch. You guys have a top notch classy operation.

[@kevinwilliams563]

Great job on the boots. Love the new background and the higher quality of the video.

[@JesusMartinez-bx8dh]

Yeap, always making boots better. Nothing more satisfying to see than a boot back to life and the accent wall make the beginning and the end very interesting. Great work guys.

[@mikec6831]

Back ground is great! Love those new soles, boots look really good!

[@tanzidamim5481]

I love the new video style! It really shows off y'all's dedication and methodology so amazigly. And kudos to your camera person - they really know how to work your best angles. Love everything

[@trot3435]

I enjoyed seeing you two working side by side!

[@gagecarty4290]

Yes, the shop and studio give your videos a sense of modern professionalism and Master craftmenship

[@PaolaBarrientos]

Love the background❣️ Fantastic job as always👏

[@thomastommy1192]

As always an awesome great video. Yes, I do like the background. Also, I like the fact that you guys are on the same video rebuilding the shoes/boots. I think you guys are the best. (I don't always get to comment on your videos. But I always watch them and I do hit the thumbs up.) Stay well & safe in these crazy times. God Bless You Both.

[@frankelepartners]

Great to see you together working on a set of shoes. Also it is good to see how you decided to use glue. Nice backdrop.

[@amb158]

I like the background a lot for the intro and outro! Looks super slick

[@ml8067]

The background looks great. Perfect for the intro and wrap up.

[@JC-cm9bn]

The shop looks great, the boots look great, after watching your videos I have become a "cobblyist" cobbler/ hobbyist of sorts myself. Thanks guys!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them.

[@jpeabody1155]

I am not a cobbler, I have no idea how to fix shoes and its something I never want to try. But I was in the Australian Army for 20 years and I know the importance of a good pair of boots and shoes and I find your videos fascinating. I am also a furniture restorer now so I love the timber backdrop in your studio.

[@georgepaschalis365]

New background looks good - very rustic! Good sound!

[@ccoffin1333]

I like the new background. Keep up the great work!

[@davidmarlow3891]

Excellent production again, and very interesting video. I do like your background, so please keep up this excellent presentation.

[@mdlipps]

The new background is great. I like the rustic look. Those snake boots look great.

[@VooDoodaddy75]

Amazing work as always guys...love the studio background as well.

[@juancaillan2577]

great video guys i enjoyed i hope more snake proof boots to come

[@barbaragriffin869]

Interesting boot redo. And I love the studio!

[@antmessina1966]

Back ground looks great, Very cozy and classy!

[@jackmeeker6194]

Love the background, and the boots look tremendous, now that you've "Trent-Heathed" them. You guys really do terrific work.

[@davidroot298]

The new background is great. The new camera angles and filming are great as well. Who knew watching boots being repaired could be so entertaining. Thanks guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed.

[@LupusFilozof]

I love this video. I hear whan you talk and dont have ptsd when you hit the hamer. AMAZING!!

[@charlesbronson240]

Great video, background is awesome, everything is awesome.

[@michaelcoei2850]

Great job. The new background enhances the final production.

[@evelyn_r]

Yea, I like the studio opening/closing. Much easier and clearer to hear

[@LetsGoAlready]

Nice work shop lots of space and clean , great job on snake boots 👌🏽

[@dianejohanson98]

Great job. Studio shots are real nice. I like the wood background.

[@joeheinecke5134]

Legit work as always. Amazing what you fellas can do.

[@robertdouglas9345]

As many before me have said, "who would have thought I could sit and watch shoe repair all day", but count me in! Great work men! God Bless!

[@tomadv]

Awesome boot transformation and love the studio!

[@snh8093]

Love the new studio!

[@aaronfitch693]

The background is very cool. The wood has an earthy feel, and working with the leather is also organic. The materials go together- natural.

[@judithburke1539]

The new background is great! My literal sense of humor put a visual picture to the name of this type of boots. Have a great week!

[@Brianfarrell82]

Great job guys !!

[@diedredunham7383]

You always make the old look awesomely new! Cool!!

[@goodcat4644]

Thank you for the cleaning instructions for cleaning the fabric on work boots.

[@rockymeredith2129]

Yep, that background looks very professional, keep using it...love the videos!

[@TheOPEREZ001]

Love it, great job guys.

[@ernestinasanchez5305]

Yes, love the studio background. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work. 👞 👠 👡 👢 🥾

[@alexsmall5732]

Background's great! Nice work gents

[@mickeylaster1627]

I love the background. Keep the great videos coming.

[@lighthouseflower5871]

Love the background the color, elegant country style...Excellent job. Thanks 😊