Converted from Stitch Down to Good Year welt - Polo Chakka Boots

This was a fun project. I get this question asked all the time “can you convert a stitch down design into a Good year welt”. I say “anything is possible “. In this video I show you how I did this pair. This was a $900 project. The size made it challenging to find a last that would work, lucky I sourced a pair that fit perfectly. So come join me for a step by step process on how I did it. /POLO MEN'S BOOTS/
#polo #shoerepair #boots

[@n3qdz]

I’m not a shoe maker (then proceeds to make shoes) you can tell a master craftsman by his humility! Awesome work!

[@CoLD.SToRAGE]

My exact thoughts… I’ve seen this gentleman replace all aspects of a shoe or boot, so I’m just waiting for him to simply build a full pair of shoes from scratch. 😉

[@Snugglez187]

I'm not so sure about his humility 😜, but he's definitely a master craftsman. I enjoy watching all of his work.

[@504CreoleCrystal]

@@Snugglez187Right! I know if I was as good as Steve I’d probably be borderline cocky 😂😂😂

[@slackthompson6984]

makes me laff for days

[@EdAb]

By the time Steve was done it was no longer a Polo, it is a Bedo. There was almost no point in mentioning what the original brand was. Stunning!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Steve 🙋🏽. Steve maybe I'm wrong, but you ARE A SHOEMAKER . I'VE WATCHED AND WITNESS YOU RECONSTRUCT SHOE'S THAT WERE DESTINED FOR THE TRASH. BUT YOU GAVE THEM NEW LIFE ‼️😃👍🏽. ❤❤❤❤

[@Paul_Lane]

It’s sad the price of the original boot was so much since it carried a brand name. These look so much better now, inside and outside. Nice work.

[@angelalane1307]

HI, STEVE!! You're NOT a Shoemaker?! Then why on earth did you just make a pair boots right before our very eyes? I mean, I think, WE ALL think, that you are of a dying breed of actual shoe crafters on the planet! Every item leaves your hands constructed to last for decades, Steve. A lot of people don't have that dedication to their profession anymore. We appreciate you and your Master Craftsmanship!! ❤🎩

[@vendetta4640]

Your dad would be proud of your shoemaking skills. Great work!

[@nena4215]

That was amazing, you totally rebuilt that shoe and it looks 100 times better than it did, wow! Steve, you are the hammer not the nail!

[@bayareanewman1566]

Steve you are a true artist. It’s not an airport, you don’t need to announce your departure!!! I love this line. Classic!!! You can’t make this shit up

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Wow, back in the late 60’s into early 70’s me and my friends wore this type of shoe BUT we knew them as desert boots. They were comfortable

[@Handles-R-Lame]

​@@tetedur377 lol well that doesn't sound like a very "fun" fact to be honest... 🙁 sounds like a quite painful fact if you ask me.. 🤕

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

That's All I wore in the '70s was desert boots. My dad and I always got them at Penney's

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

​@@tetedur377 Not wearing them on motorcycle sounds like experience talking😊

[@13579_dg]

You're too modest, Steve. You are on an entirely different level than any other cobbler.

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

The few minutes you were yanking on the boots I was saying “un tie ‘em” ha ha. Usually the goofie stuff happens on a Friday or Monday. BEAUTIFUL JOB!

[@davidmatke248]

I hope coffee time is returning soon!

[@danjoe22]

Florsheim Imperials with a suede upper. Love it! Wall Street desert boots.

[@Lee-vg8yk]

Love what your doing love the voices you make when you try to explain what happen your one unique guy

[@Handles-R-Lame]

Im dying right now!! 😂😂 im sorry Steve but when you were having a struggle with that damn last, it had me literally rolling man.. 🤣🤣 In all honesty though it easily made my day!

[@Snugglez187]

These are my favorite types of projects. I love major restoration and/or upgrades. I really appreciate the detail that you show. Over the past year or so I've studied all of your videos, plus a few other channels, and I've accumulated the necessary knowledge, tools, and materials so that now I'm doing my own repair and restoration projects at home as a hobby on used and vintage shoes that I buy for myself. It's incredibly satisfying and enjoyable. I'd give my left nut for a sole stitching machine though! Stitching them completely by hand is hard work. 😬

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

👍👍👍

[@MP_Single_Coil]

Steve you would have made a great Texas boot builder. We still have a lot of custom boot builder out here. You could easily join their ranks.

[@markmilan01]

Another one! Looks like they were meant to be Goodyear welted! Great job Steve!

[@2866759]

Another great vid! There is just something so cathartic about watching these great recreations! Kudos and keep up the great content...🙋‍♂️🇨🇦

[@gavindadds4414]

Polo generates how much revenue and makes how much profit every year? Here's one of the reasons why, cheap, nasty materials and production techniques all so a multi-billionaire can get even richer. Amazing work as usual Steve.

[@manuelgonzalezgonzalez2848]

Good night Steve YOU are a dandy man ,and SHOEMAKER TOP ,GREAT job for The beautifull boots ,regards from Spain🎩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sethcorbin8663]

I so look forward to ALL your videos Steve! Thank you very much!!!

[@Battle_Beard]

I saw Steve bend that nail over the first time and thought “No possible way!” Then I realized he was doing it intentionally 😅 True pro: the only thing he hits the wrong way or by accident is his hand! 🤣 Machinist here… got my share of scars (but 10 fingers) and it’s always those quick little fumbles that get ya.

[@davidedmonds6427]

A Terrific Job, Bedo's Shoemaker!!!

[@richardstillman8277]

Your skills are fascinating to watch. Great video.

[@adamfitch965]

I like to imagine there’s someone out there who’s normal speaking voice sounds like your ‘Disgruntled Viewer” voice. 😂 Seriously though, I love watching you take a garbage shoe and turn it into something beautiful and sturdy. It’s like watching you spin straw into gold. Excellent work as always!

[@nicolestewart]

Impressive! Omg I would love to have bebos leather works shoes. That person is sooooooo lucky. I can understand why a person with a large foot would need a long lasting shoe and probably has a really hard time getting shoes. I have always had trouble finding shoes to fit me. Where are my broad foot, skinny ankle girls at?????? 👋 😂

[@ford2384]

I am late but I am still watching your video please abset my apologies my friend hammer time it weys the right time 😊😊😊

[@magnoliatom1300]

There was a time back in the day when the Polo brand sold quality products. I have shirts that are 30 years old the still look great. I also have some that are 5 years old that look awful. Your version of those boots might have been how they would have been made back then. Good job!

[@BillMrWild]

I am sure your Dad would be proud of the work you turn out. Great work and great video...

[@504CreoleCrystal]

I’m a fan of chukka boots but shit this pair is amazing now!!! You did it again!

[@quinco7777]

I love your buttons Steve. 😊

[@csnelling4]

Fantastic job Steve👌👍☕️☕️🍪

[@hexum9449]

Amazing work! Wish I lived near you, I'm in California. This job must have taken forever, plus the editing time. Thank you.

[@dirkg7062]

Awesome job Steve O from Bedo's!!!! You are the best!!!

[@larrybridgers1823]

Thank you steve. These are my goto videos. You see Steve posted your like fuck yeah good vibes. Another masterpiece like it would be anything else. Skillz Steve got skillz. Have a great day. As always much love and God bless.

[@imacmanx8562]

"Hey man, why you tryin to hide yo address from us?????? You makin it hard fo us to find, wit all dat Gurgle search stuff. I know....tryin to trigger me man" Well, the boots came out way better than I thought....great job!!!

[@Sailor86To]

I don’t like the type of shoe you began with … but the final product … Chapeau !

[@docwatson8848]

How about Coffee Time when you and Chris have coffee, since Hammer Time is so popular. I started watching you less than a year, my condolences about your brother. I lost a brother and my 13 year old son and also saw how quickly people forget and also think that you should get over loss as quickly as they do, sad but true. Best Wishes

[@RatdogDRB]

Another man with a big understanding! That's my size, 15D. Great job on transforming those into a real shoe. I was surprised you didn't do a heel counter too, m'be not appropriate for a chukka boot. Fine job on them Steve. When it's time for my AEs to get some love, I'm going with a mid-sole and a JR on top of that. Us big guys need the added support. Sadly, my local cobbler doesn't do Lulu tips (at all), but his workmanship is good. He's 3rd generation in that shop and is raising up 4th generation working there with him.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

The heel counter was in solid shape so I left it

[@metrofarmer913]

Man living the dream getting to smell all that glue and listening to that Landis! And voices, too! Thanks and cheers

[@ianplatt5717]

Unbelievable work Steve

[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

I always marvel at your ingenuity and craftsmanship, Steve. Fantastic job.

[@jesusvazquez5455]

The goat at is best work great at what he does .❤😊😊😊

[@cesarumana3910]

Hey that was funny real good you should do more stuff like that couldn’t take the shoe off

[@docwatson8848]

Just finished the video and you proved my suspicions you’re able to make shoes. I have watched bespoke shoes and a Japanese shoe makers you certainly could make shoes but I respect that you chose to be a cobbler the best IMHO. I love your videos and this one shows me you certainly have the skills of your father. Best Wishes try to keep the bleeding wounds to a minimum 😊

[@shannahbrace4865]

I had a really long day today, and I came home after being gone for 16 hours and came home to see your video. Thank you for lifting my spirits and making me smile. You are right, you aren't a shoe maker, you are a Saint sent down from heaven. ❤

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@liandrade9198]

The Master at work.

[@nomadicsouls3290]

There are only a few that can produce this quality of work and you’re one of them. Brilliant job.

[@markdougherty1636]

Magnificently done!

[@albert333pool]

Let's continue 🙌

[@0cean.Sun.]

31:17 What!!! Are you kidding Mr. Bedo! Phenomenal skills Sir. 🤜🤛👏👏👏

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Awesome work steve love these videos

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

If only the guy knew what he was going to start by complaining about you hammering. I bet he wouldn't have said a word. Buttons are awesome. Nice job on the shoes . Thanks for taking us along.

[@tonydeltablues]

I'm reminded, after watching this, how important the structure of a GW shoe is.... Thanks Tony

[@bbrachman]

Steve: I have watched a ton of bespoke shoe makers work at making shoes. The only thing you did not do is click out the upper suede pieces. Like someone (in many factories) handed you all the pieces and you assembled the shoes. I would call that 'shoemaker'. Your methods are very clever and seem like they will outlast regular shoes. Thanks for sharing.

[@Crackers2549]

Awesome job, shoes look great now.... You're he best Steveroo....! GG

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Whistling Dan Cobbler was talking about you and all I could hear was "let's continue".

[@bustermv]

Iron solid now but still retains the soft, flexible look. Remarkable.

[@moonstarer55]

Steve, you knocked out of the park yet again. Another masterclass. Those should hold your name on them. Someone who says he isn’t a shoemaker - take a look at what you built. Those shoes lifespan has just been trebled or even quadrupled. An amazing video mate. Shine on.

[@kacbaam]

I never came across decent, well-constructed and good quality designer or brand shoes.

[@BabakPA]

Amazing as always! Thanks Steve

[@TheNunakun]

I don't know if it's intrusive to say this, but I'm sure your father, a shoemaker, would be very very proud of your work, and the man you've become, Steve. Cheers.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

👍👍❤️

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

They look superb 👌👌

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

A plastic bag does the trick on the last usually excellent work Steve!

[@gmac7947]

Hope your havin fun Steve 🔨

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Awesome work!

[@coryjones9573]

Great work!

[@DESERTEMPIREMONSTER]

Let’s continue 👍

[@Steve111]

As usual GREAT WORK STEVE.Let’s Continue 👍

[@mattWallJsy]

Beautiful work as always Sir!

[@ferraridinoman]

Great work as always El Stevo! I've got a great idea! I'm going to buy a cheap crappy East German Trabant car, take it to Rolls Royce let them completely take it apart, bit by bit, completely rebuild it and spend an absolute fortune on it!! Then it will be the best quality Trabant out there!!!......(Matron!!!!! My Meds Please!!!!)🤑

[@sharonh988]

Excellent job as always. Thanks Steve.🥾

[@zefdin101]

Great job Steve… as always. I like to use Hirschkleber on the toe puff because it doesn’t dry right away and stays slippery for lasting out the vamp and toe.. but, like you said, there’s a million and a half ways of doing it - right? Love the channel my friend, you are so generous with your techniques and knowledge… I have learned so much from you. Thanks!

[@walterthorne4819]

Amazing

[@darkmihailx]

Бедос у вас прекрасные работы вы мастер своего дела я ваш подписчик с Казахстана....

[@gordonwalker4715]

you are the best !!

[@savagewind1968]

Greeting from Ukraine, Steve! great work as always.

[@donniehodges9857]

like the buttons.

[@tonygloster3483]

Steve what a great piece of work 😍great chukka boots but now so much better you claim not to be a shoemaker i sure would like to see you try that would be an awesome video ❤

[@melvinjones3895]

You didn't show putting on the heal. and I saw that the laces were still tied. I said "hey the Laces". and you heard so keep the good show combining. My chuck-a-boot has a creep sole.

[@prplezard]

Not my style of shoe but love the craftsmanship you put into it.

[@sowdiem6047]

Important thing is you have a TV show and can prove your quality

[@denis9450]

Found your shop on Google Maps the Tattoo place comes up first boots look great best regards from Liverpool England

[@andrewpace2267]

That was a Chukkin good video Steve!

[@steveherring8494]

very nice again steve, U must have learned something from your dad. very nice as usual.

[@Traderjoe]

I have so often thought about the possibility of this being done with some of my favorite chukkas. It’s good to know that it is possible. I wonder if some people do it for their own footwear instead of bringing them to a cobbler out of fear of being laughed out of the store.

[@sergnemez]

Как всегда всё Чики пуки 👍😃

[@mightymikethebear]

Steve made upgraded the boots to what they should have been from the OEM.

[@holymoly6829]

Stunning Steveo 🤗🤗 As soon as you mentioned the size 15 ? I got it ! They will last him out for sure Great video Great job 💕🕊️👍👌

[@ahah-yt3dz]

nice.

[@Wheres_Waldos_EDC]

Awesome work Steve! You pretty much just made a pair of boots from scratch! When is your personal shell cordovan boots video coming?!!!! HAMMER TIME!!!

[@LuisSanchez-lx9qu]

excelente trabajo 👍 no es lo mismo la reparación de calzado que hacer un zapato nuevo pero lo haces bien. i'm shoe maker pero no me comparo con tu trabajo.

[@kerajinansandal3112]

Really nice shoes

[@juancarlosarbiza4018]

Hermoso trabajo, felicitaciones 👏

[@Joe___R]

Steve, Do you have any living uncles that still make shoes or at least used to? If you do, it would be great if they would teach you. I remember you saying that your father and his brothers were shoe makers. Since your father has passed and can't teach you his trade, his brothers would be the next best option.

[@davidoletep]

Steve, this was a very informative and entertaining vid! I was looking at a pair of polo suede chukkas this week and didnt get them but it's good to know i can have you work on another pair of my shoes and change them from a stitch down to a GYW. Im planning on visiting you on my next trip to the east. Probably in a year or 2, or if dinesh decides ro do a road trip to pick up his car. Il bring cigars. Btw, Ono, your friends coffee is also means tasty or delicious in hawaiian

[@Mister006]

the fellow German tannery Kilger has bought the recipe, took over equipment and tanning liquids and more, including the J.R. brand, and will already next year offer the new soles. This was excellent news

[@angelalane1307]

@18:50, if I didn't know any better, I'd think that pliers/hammer combo was made job-specific! 😅

[@jacquelinehunter8452]

Those things are interesting! 😂

[@kevind4021]

Props to Bedo’s on the amazing work but $80 polo suede chukka uppers and $900 custom work is gonna make most people just opt for a nicer $250 boot, wear out the lowers and get a rebuild from Bedos for $350.