CONSIDER THIS Before Repairing Your Shoes | Potential Unexpected Costs of Shoe Repair

Believe it or not, there are sometimes "hidden" costs when repairing shoes or boots. Unfortunately, it's not always as simple as a new heel pads or a new sole. Often times, YOU can prevent additional cost by taking care of your shoes. Other times, there may be some additional expenses, that are unknown, until the shoe cobbler begins taking the shoes apart. In this video, we take a look at some of these potential fees.
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[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Detailed, useful, entertaining, great video!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Dan! We appreciate it.

[@kevinstewart4579]

As a huge fan of both Dan's channel and Trenton and Heath, I find myself wishing for a transatlantic shoe repair collab video!

[@watchmanexpert]

@@TrentonHeath can you give me price to cut 8 inch high boot to 6 inch? Is redwing 10877

[@aletaschulz1108]

You are giving good information that just isn't common knowledge. I am learning how to care for my shoes in ways that my parents didn't know to teach me as I was growing up.

[@TrentonHeath]

We’re happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@smartin23964]

Excellent information. Never gave any thought to some of those things. Definitely have me looking at my shoes and boots more closely now! Thanks for all that you do!

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks for the advice. Have a good week. Thank you for all your hard work you gentlemen put to make these videos. I really enjoy them.

[@RobBread1]

Good info. Definitely helps a lot to make that decision on things needed to be looked at before moving forward with the project.

[@markmilan01]

Love the informational aspect of the shoe repair business. Thank you!!

[@DarkHorseWorkshop]

Always love your videos, thanks.

[@saltymarine]

Good job getting the word out, thanks for posting !!

[@jtee5957]

I wore my outsoles down to about 50 percent and THEN topped with rubber sole saver. 6 months later they are still doing their job. Not ideal but it was cheap and effective at a dyi cost of $5.

[@TrentonHeath]

Sweet deal! Can’t beat DIY. 👍

[@krumsemenliev6151]

Good info! I had no idea that those videos could be so interesting and entertaining at the same time. Keep up!

[@juanarce6900]

Thank you guys for the advice, knowledge is power my friends.

[@maryannrurup353]

To me all the videos are wonderful, the daily ones are fun, but you are the one that is doing the videos and that are hard. They are all great.

[@roadracing22]

Always love your content. Good work gentlemen.

[@GrimReaper-qs8do]

Very informative as always. Thanks Sir

[@pinsandscrews6459]

Thank you for expanding on some of the pitfalls. This is much like taking your car in for repair, getting angry with the Cobbler for "Hidden" difficult to see additional work is uncalled for. People immediately thinking they are being scammed is why I quit working as a Service Writer/Service Estimator.

[@darrenporsch]

It'd be nice if you gave us a range of what these added costs were for the different repairs

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

More than the shoe is worth, for all but super expensive shoes.

[@markywellsboy2182]

It's just best practice to buy a good quality shoe or boot in the first place. Long life soles, after numerous years/wearings, have the whole shoe refurbed for approximately 50% cost of a new replacement.

[@williammarshall468]

I just had two pairs repaired and was hoping there were no further issues. I lucked out because my toes wore awfully close to the welt 😬.

[@kenwilliams2219]

Good advice and things to look at early on. Thanks.

[@bsideadventures2180]

Attention to detail is amazing. Glad Adam turned me onto yall.

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Definitely a make sense of what a need to be done...thank you for letting us know much appreciated 🙏 so far I haven't got to this point yet....great content as always 👍👍....

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Great info right there. Many thanks.

[@ruten45]

Love you all and your explaining about these hidden costs. You all do such great work in this process wish you would make these dress shoes as that would be perfect! Thank you all again Sir! Stephen R. In Haslet, Texas.

[@simonfacey7767]

Fantastic advice I understand the frustration I myself manage a repair shop this I Fantastic information for a customer to know as alot of the time the shoe has to be repaired so that further repairs can be done time ,materials and skill or not free unfortunately

[@timbreljedi]

Really helpful! Thank you!!

[@jorgeg5895]

excellent info. Very good to know. Thanks

[@a.filakiewicz2942]

Yes, very helpful for boots maintenence

[@gomezdrhotmailcom]

Extremely informative video Thanks 🙏

[@tomaszmazur8675]

Thank you Trenton!

[@seth_5394]

Excellent topic to cover

[@kamilj.1907]

That's a treasure. Thank you for that video, it's really helpful. Gemming failure is probably the most controversial issue but pretty well-known in shoe afficionados community. But the rest, I didin't realize until seeing on your video :) Job well done :) Cheers :)

[@HungryH1951]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@darrellhendrix5502]

You have done such a good job

[@davidwood1923]

Good Information... Thanks for Sharing

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

Really great information thank you

[@adriansaavedra7923]

Second comment, glad I got a notification this early!! Was JUST wishing you guys would drop a new video not five minutes ago when the notification popped up. Thank you very much guys!! God bless 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dakrisi3520]

Thank you so much for your great clips. For may new shoes I want to add tip pads but I feel uncomfortable that the nails or screws could damage the stitching

[@DSMattitude]

As an automotive mechanic, I feel ya!

[@darrellhendrix5502]

In the past that people must assume you can do anything with nothing. Great information.

[@ericblanco]

Great tips and info. Very thankful for the time you take to share this with us.

[@87411969]

Great video!

[@Chaptersaudio]

Perfect video. I'll definitely share.

[@ExploreXplore394]

Thank you!!!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Great tips.

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

Another great video

[@Just_the_Q]

Great info

[@weberrebel7699]

Very informative thank you , i have some thinkin to do before bringing my doc martens pull up work boots in

[@meirjones8448]

Thank you for sharing the hidden cost factors. I have a few ready for resole and it was informative. Can you present, publish a listing for cost per item needed just as you shared? A rudimentary breakdown per say. Thamks again.

[@mikeblast7507]

Well done, as are all your videos. That said, I get all this. I'm going to continue wearing my shoes until they're worn out, then I'll decide if they're worth resoling, whatever the ultimate price. In the mean time, I have plenty of shoes to rotate them, and stresch out their useful life.

[@kylermurray1977]

I would probably give a leg to apprentice for these gentlemen. This craft is truly an art!

[@DanielMartinez-lz3ot]

This is so cool, I couldn't wrap my mind around the gemming, I was sure it was cotton or canvas but not a clue as to what its purpose was until now. B.T.W. Google doesn't know either, it panics and shuts down when you try to search for "gemming," after it cleans its self off, it grins foolishly and asks, "did you mean gymming"? Anyways, you guys are awesome and brighten my day, thank you.

[@frankvelazqiez2961]

Words of wisdom

[@roguedelarue4958]

How long is the lead time for resoles. I am planning to be in Nashville May 2022 and would like to time my shoes so I can pick them up when I am in Nashville. Thank you for all your videos as they are very informative.

[@Tailyn222]

Mid Week Video Great

[@mikemurphy80]

Would find more useful with at least some average costs mixed in

[@confusedwhale]

If the sole protector is $30 and it's the cheapest option... I bet you can guess at the price of other repair costs.

[@teddyperkins3406]

@@confusedwhale the sole protector being the cheapest option at $30 tells you practically nothing about the cost of other procedures, other than it costing more than $30. From that alone, I bet you cant give me a rough estimate of the price for other repair costs.

[@jasperdsmith]

KZbin videos have long shelf life, prices especially under current conditions get dated very quickly, I’m sure a cobbler would give you an estimate before you approve work.

[@chancepowers8507]

@@jasperdsmithwe all know this. Not a good excuse for the clickbait

[@mholzmann]

Check their website. Potter and Sons have a thorough list of services and charges.

[@BlackCold]

As much as I love how beautiful leather soles look I think having a vibram sole protector is the best choice to keep them in a good condition for a longer time…

[@martintanz9098]

The leather soles don't look so good after you wear them a couple of times, so you might as well go for the topy or vibram sole protector.

[@kennethflores93]

Maybe have a combination sole so that you have some artistic expression

[@tedkippers7591]

@@martintanz9098 .,........m

[@jacqueslevard5802]

Hello Trenton and Heath, from France... Very good advices, as usual ! Have a good. day. J.

[@TrentonHeath]

Hello Jacques! Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. 🇫🇷

[@midnightrun25]

Could you do a video on the equipment you use in your videos? What they're called and how to use them. This is for someone who is interested in cobbler work and doesn't know where to start.

[@gregphillips1998]

Great info. I’m new to your channel and have learned more about shoes than I ever knew. Can you or have you done a video on what to look for or ask a cobbler to learn if they are a good cobbler or not. I wear work boots like Red Wings and Thoroughgood. They are expensive to replace. I now know by watching your channel that I could have had some repaired.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching. We have not, but that sounds like a good topic.

[@Pfirtzer]

@@TrentonHeath You don't have to ask anything to your cobbler, just watch his shoes, if they are worn out,shabby and look awful he hasn't enough time to work on his own shoes because is busy repairing shoes of other people.

[@rninggl6122]

Great vídeo just a question, is it possible to resole a shoe with cupsole construction?

[@michaelc5095]

The only thing I dislike about you guys is that you're to far away from me to be super convenient haha, love the channel, never thought I would be so interested in learning about being a cobbler and proper shoe maintenance but I'm sure glad you showed me, keep it up the content is great.

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha….thanks, Michael! Glad you’re enjoying the videos.

[@Comrade134]

I respect an honest tradesman.

[@pwned101]

When do you need to address stitches on the bottom of the outsole that are wearing through or worn through?

[@par3caddy]

Thanks for the informative videos. Question, Can you re-tread re-groove the worn out portion on rubber soles? Thanks in advance

[@MyName-rq1pi]

Not sure why I'm so addicted to your repair videos. I've always wondered about nails in shoes. All I can think of is my feet being impaled by tiny death sentences.

[@shannonsparr3925]

Where do you get gemming? I can't find it online. Thanks for the videos, they're giving me the confidence to try this for myself!

[@michael7765]

Comment for the algorithm. Great video. Thanks

[@tonyo6466]

Love your videos. Quick question. Why don’t cobblers steam out the creases in the shoes when refurbishing shoes to make them look newer than leaving the creases?

[@markywellsboy2182]

The customer using shoe trees is the best way to keep good shoes in good shape.

[@larrydalton2205]

Trent, another great video. Would you actually recommend sole protectors or is there a downside? I have some lightly worn Beckett Simonon oxford shoes that I really like.

[@TrentonHeath]

It depends on several things. Personal taste, recrafting budget, walking environment, etc. No real downside other than covering the classic look of leather.

[@larrydalton2205]

@@TrentonHeath Thanks for taking time to reply. I was thinking of the sole protector from a traction standpoint rather than delaying eventual resole. Keep up the good work! I regularly use and enjoy the Saphir products I bought from your store. My wife is happy for me to use them on her shoes as well.

[@nathankveene3849]

What I’ve always wondered is how much does it cost to fix separated seams and can tears in leather be repaired?

[@reidbartlett3862]

I know the range is broad, but what would be an expected resole, welt, foot bed replacement be? So what would be considered over priced and what would be considered under priced, and again I know it's going to vary from cobbler to cobbler and location to location.

[@joem.7621]

These video's make me want to get a nice pair of shoes so I can eventually send them to Potter & Sons to get resoled.

[@frankforkum4121]

Where do u buy plastic tip on shoe string. Any help I appreciate it. Thanks.

[@orcaartist]

Very useful information! By the way, what is the purpose of a toe tap? Is it just cosmetic? Thanks in advance!

[@tomconnor7786]

A lot of people put a lot of wear on the toe part, I do; I've had to get shoes resoled when most of the sole was fine but at the toe it was completely worn through which was annoying.

[@BlueElwood]

Do you all do different color soles for redwings?

[@andrewkennedy6121]

I would love to get your insight on Ecco shoes. They are very comfy but want your insight on construction and chance of longevity.

[@TrentonHeath]

Ecco’s, as a whole, are constructed with comfort in mind over more so than the ability to be repaired for years of wear. I usually tell most of our Ecco customers to just buy another pair once theirs wear out.

[@damham5689]

I get the heal block wear a lot on my right shoe. Its on my the gas pedal foot.

[@ttop64]

Hi Trent. Is it better to go with a full rubber top lift on the heel instead of the combo of leather and rubber ? It almost seems to me that an all rubber one would last longer.

[@TrentonHeath]

It really didn't matter since the back corners are rubber on a combo and that is what wears down first.

[@davidcooke3154]

Question…Does the same apply for boots/cowboy boots?

[@shane14424]

Where do you guys buy rolls of insole gemming and leather welt?

[@vincenzorossi6886]

Costs? This video is 2 years old and costs change every year and you are taking it to a cobbler to repair or rescue the footwear. They charge whatever the materials and labor costs. The video is informative and has given me the insight to make the call about my worn out footwear, repair, new pair or landfill.

[@nitina8564]

Great , informative video. Thanks!

[@danielmcgary268]

What do y'all think of the nicer shoes coming out of Vietnam? Fugashin, CNES, etc.

[@hellenomousaion8736]

Hello, and thank you for these useful insights on shoe care. I have a practical question. We generally agree that we should not wear the same pair of shoes twice in a row. Is this only referred to two days in a row? For example, if I have a meeting in the morning, let's say from 8:00 to 12:00, and then I get back home and take the shoes off, should I wear the same pair for an evening meeting the same day, or should I wear another pair? Thank you!

[@KARR]

You guys should do some Jordans would do great view wise and would be interesting

[@bubblescampo127]

Do you guys everwork with elevator shoes? What do you think of Calto brand?

[@Scorch1028]

The used sneakers that I donate to a sneaker refurbishment center, cost less than $10 to restore. It's interesting that when shoe repair is done on an industrial scale, that the cost is "much lower" than it is when you take shoes to a shoe repair service.

[@arielmags]

great info.detailed...

[@MemphisCorollaS]

The day that the algorithm starts flagging people for mentioning that word when asking for likes, comments, and subscriptions is not hen it’s game over. At least y’all have awesome content regardless of all that stuff. Thanks

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

I would like to have a couple of shoes repaired.... but, Trenton and Heath are too backlogged... I hope they can work through the piles of shoes soon and being taking orders again!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

No cobblers near where you live? I'm lucky, we have an excellent cobbler close by. The pandemic was hard on those guys. Several closed in our area.

[@bookgrub]

Find a good local cobbler. Support the industry all over, not just your favourite online cobblers!

[@chematta2745]

There are cobblers out there, just do some digging, they most likely would love to have the work.

[@robertsmith20022]

Try bedo leather works. Another KZbin. Does great work

[@martintanz9098]

A lot of cobblers are old school, so have minimal online presence. it might be a place tucked away in an small store front with a little Shoe Repair sign out front to let the public know of their presence. But they are still out there. Support them if they do good work. I love the videos Trenton and Heath and Bedos do. They are super informative and entertaining. And a great marketing tool. But they are not the only cobblers in the country.

[@casaxb9451]

Can you review the origin boot by jocko willink.

[@gabor222]

Once I wore a pair of cowboy boots till the heel block got damaged too. Took it to a "cobbler" and he filled the gap in the heel block with rubber. I was very upset but I did not complain to him because I did not want him to have t fixed it again. I just took it to a real cobbler and never went to the first one again. The funny thing in it is that before this incident he did better job on my other pair of work boots (by stitching on an originally glue-on sole) than all the other cobblers in town. It is very sad that by the increasing number of low quality shoes on the market the number of real cobblers is dramatically decreasing and gets replaced by services like Mister Minit.

[@lawrencefarrell7443]

How do you feel about echo shoes?

[@sed6]

I wonder what the $125 resole service AE offers would cost from you or another cobbler?

[@madams989]

Hi I’m looking to appear taller without changing the angle of my foot downwards. I can wear an insole, but do you sometimes put thicker outsoles on to give the boost? Essentially making it into a platform shoe but without being crazy huge and obvious platform?

[@thomasknowles7311]

Is it possible to convert a blake stitch to Goodyear?

[@kolasinski]

What would have really been helpful is to have you give the dollar amount we're taking about. I understand your prices may be different than others, but other than the mention of the $30 sole protectors, I have really no idea how much the baseline is, and then how much these problems add to the cost. It would save both customer and cobbler money, especially if the cost is worth more than the shoes. Yes, yes, I understand sentimental value and all, but I haven't heard once on this channel that they wouldn't recommend resoleing a particular pair of shoes/boots.

[@TrentonHeath]

Check out our video “Top 10 Brands NOT to Buy”. We lay out 10 brands that we WOULD NOT recommend buying nor resoling. Spend the weekend binge watching our videos. 😉

[@Pfirtzer]

If the costs for the shoes to be repaired is more than 50% of what you paid for, just buy new ones.Wear em til they are really gone and then the bin if you paid 400 or 500 and you wore them 10 years, then you had a good pair and then it's ok to pay 400 to have them another 10 years around.Otherwise like I said the bin is the next stop.

[@jesseg3672]

Do you know where I could send a pair of Timberland City Casual (now discontinued 😔) side zip boots to get re-soled? I had previously asked if it was something that you could do.

[@BeenThrDunThat]

Might consider going to their website, they have contact info there, might be more reliable than youtube comments.

[@keenobservations3050]

They are backed up bigglie at the moment.

[@trigger4MMA]

Are there any moccasin makers or models you guys recommend? Getting tired of repurchasing Bass Monte drivers every 18 months.

[@TheMarkvanes]

Question can you attach a weld on a blake stitch shoes?

[@benhoutekier2973]

Finally, a cost breakdown.