Corcoran Jump Boots Resole #46

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[@rickbar123]

Am I the only one ? Watching this helps me chill.

[@TheSevencharlie]

no i find these videos very relaxing. Something about seeing something seemingly destroyed by use, deconstructed and rebuilt into something usable again I find very soothing.

[@JunkieVirus]

no

[@andrewvitale2700]

I use the videos to help me sleep.. thats aside from the fact that this man has got skills and is a true artist.

[@urinetrouble3661]

Me too. Something about them is satisfying! I must be crazy! Got to give it to him, he knows his craft!

[@cesarmaldonado73]

I’m with you

[@Mike82ARP]

Nice job! I wore these type of Corcorans for 4 years in the Army back in the late 70s. 1/508th Inf, 82nd Abn. They were our everyday footwear around garrison. We'd spit shine them daily to look like black glass. Nobody ever wore them for jumping because they'd get messed up and weren't comfortable for PT or being in the field. They weren't issued and cost around $65.00.

[@ReiMonCoH]

I got my Corcoran in AiT at the PX in 1984. $74. 10 years in the Army, I had them re-soled twice. I still have them and they are like pulling on a second skin.

[@COlson-rh3dg]

Me too. 1984, only I was an idiot and chucked mine.

[@richardhatt6541]

I always thought they were a hard sole and would be uncomfortable to walk in. I will have to look into them more. Do they have the metal plate in them? If so this guy bent the hell out of it.

[@felixg12]

I love my hh jump boots, they are like my flight deck boots I had in the Navy, these boots are like Gold and hard to find at least my size anyways. Look at the construction you get and I see these for only $200 a pair of same construction boots like Nicks cost almost $600. Maybe the Red Wing Iron rangers compare to have similar quality for $350 but nothing fits like the cocorans, whatever last they use they have been using for decades and for good reason its a perfect fit especially the toe box. Ive never owned anything with the fit I got from a regular 11D best fit ever but a hard break it. The best fits always have the hardest break ins just like military boots which is what these are. I love my hh(old cocaran company i think) i added a zipper and vibram soles to mine and condition with emu oil and other expensive stuff that boot makes me feel like I can run up any mountain, it has an athetic fit now like a perfect fitting tennis shoe. It is 30 years old and looks brand new except for some well earned creases. I had them re-soled once. Amazing resole video.

[@heyjoe029]

Very nice craftmanship. Makes me wish I would have kept my Corcorans!

[@Bierkameel]

Great job as always, Am I the only one that prefers the midsole in the natural leather color?

[@davidharris8797]

Bierkameel maybe I have both and the full rubber sole is much more comfortable and weather better

[@jessemack5221]

I think the natural would have looked good if he left the upper with the patina. Either way they came out amazing

[@czarekp3552]

amazing job Brian, to think that you did it all in 12 minutes and 37 seconds

[@lbh002]

Love these boots! Wore a pair for several years while serving in the Air Force.

[@justicefall1917]

Absolutely beautiful my friend! You do phenomenal work! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing with all of us!! A true artist at work!

[@mikenonameneeded2073]

I've never seen this done before. They turned out great. I always like watching a true craftsman at work. Thank you!

[@whiterabbit201]

I remember back in the day (the 80's) there were always boot shops outside post that would resole your combat and jump boots. I was cheaper to resole them twice than buying new boots.

[@tammysilverwolf1085]

and for like 15 bucks you could get a mirror shine! At least at Campbell. I still wonder what happened to those shops with what's getting issued these days.

[@abbybonilla4511]

Honestly I wish boot shops were still around, I wasn't going to shell out another $300 for cold weather boots. My Corcoran winter boots have held up during hard abuse and I got them re-soled with Vibram 360 soles and they're still holding up to this day.

[@tfoen7678]

It was their bread n butter x 2, three during graduation.

[@tfoen7678]

@@abbybonilla4511 they don't make them like used to.

[@abbybonilla4511]

@@tfoen7678 Agreed. I hate sporty style boots.

[@jonowen8479]

The workmenship shown is truly amazing. Another great restoration showing your skills.

[@johntaylor9320]

When I was in the Army in 1987 I could get a pair of those boots for $40 at the PX.

[@corndog2835]

they cost about 4 times that now...

[@elise8276]

@@corndog2835 Nah, they’re about the same then if you count inflation rates. $40 in the 1980s was around $120 now if I’m thinking with my right head

[@davidspin5353]

Just ordered a pair, with a zipper on the side. $160.

[@joalvarez6252]

I just picked up a very decent pair for $60 at the Army Surplus, spit shinning time now!

[@frankcastle3827]

I find boots for cheap! lol I have 1 pair of black combat boots and I shine them up sometimes without ever serving lol

[@robertbataest4303]

I like your style Sir, you have a very old soul that guide you!!

[@delreal1977]

WOW ... This one was a fun to watch. The soles were literally disinegratting at the beginning. Like always keep up the good work and videos my friend !

[@albu9834]

My dear Brian! You are the Master - Golden Hands! You are a wizard!!! I am your fan. Thanks you!!!

[@bobliddell5495]

Nice work on some classics...... I always wanted a pair of those...... I’ve resoled quite a few in the past.... keep it up Sole Brother! Bob in Colorado

[@nsatoday]

Bob Liddell, they’re awesome. They also make them in russet brown WW2 spec. Both are excellent. I did put speed lace eyelets on them though

[@nsatoday]

Steve Campbell, it’s the 1500 in brown. Go check out Corcoran and Matterhorn’s website. You’ll find them quite easily

[@ianmedium]

Excellent Brian and you are one of the few channels where I actually like the music, it really compliments the visuals

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Great work Brian! Brings back memories of the days in the 82nd Airborne. Both the good and bad :)

[@MrPoolsidegirls]

10" 1500 Corcoran boots. I've been wearing mine daily for a year now. It's a great boot.

[@malcolmporter4771]

Should be good for another few thousand miles! Always enjoy watching your videos. Always do great work.

[@scottkazmer3437]

Hey Brian. I have been kind of ving watching you channel since I found it about a week ago. I find it oddly relaxing with the music and all. I spent 8 years in the military and have had a few favorite boots resoled. Since I became a lazy civillian I have not bought good quality footware you would ever get resoled. I really appreciate all the skill, time, and effort it takes to do what you do so thank you for that. Somethings I am still interested in are maybe how to get out some deep scuffs or scratches in the leather and maybe some tips on products you use. I love the videos you have the way they are so maybe some other ones on the aforementioned stuff so you don't ruin the awsome thing you have going already. Anyways keep up the great work bud!

[@graememorrison333]

I love watching these. So absorbing, and much better than other shoe restoring channels where there's too much talk and little actual restoring! (You often re-welt too which others seem not to bother with.) One question though. What is that black mid/outer sole you always use? (It seems to have flecks of cork in it.)

[@jonathanwick1265]

They look awesome. Great job Brian!

[@BOEHHO89]

Brian Great job as always, the boots you resoled in video #41 are jump boots ,these are standard black combat boots .

[@williamklug4647]

Definitely a lost art. Keep it up. Its cool to see someone doing something forgotten. Society is too used to using discarding and buying new.

[@LKS-1976]

Great job sir. Miss my jump boots. Bought my pair in 1993.

[@fstopPhotography]

I've must have owned 100 pair of Corcoran Jump Boots during my career in the Army. They are great boots. Very interesting to see that pair come back to life. Great video. Thanks

[@pickett1864]

Great job young man, I really am impressed with your skills and I'm always look forward to your next video. Greetings from Alabama.

[@gabimassi8265]

fantastic work, well done... 👍👍👍

[@buckneighkidd419]

Superb job on those boots, they look like they have a lot of history and patina.

[@jeffstone7912]

The original heel on a jump boot is cut at an angle to prevent stumbling in the aircraft. There are tiedowns in the floors of airplanes. Also the curve to the soul where the toes curve up is for that reason also.

[@jbench2756]

so how do you know if the uppers are to far gone for it to be worth it? those boots looked wore out on the uppers to me, hence i would have not even considered a resole on those. was just wondering your thoughts on it

[@secretdaisy6484]

Another fabulous job. Your work made the owner very happy I’m sure! 👍🌞☮️👍🌞☮️

[@ericwhitlow7364]

You are an amazing tradesman. Love watching your videos.

[@elijahbey3366]

Those actually are not Corcoran jump boots, although they are very similar. The boots in the video are U.S. Army issue combat boots. This style of boots were made from 1948 to about 1961. In the beginning, these style boots were made in a russet brown color and later changed to black about mid 1950's. Various contractors made them for the military.

[@misterquintus]

If I was the owner I might've asked for a double leather midsole, but your work is exquisite as always.

[@jacksdad76]

You do amazing work..love your videos..

[@maddoxtroy683]

I love watching these videos!!! And you’re an artist!

[@cellomg1]

I love your videos! Have you ever thought about making a video without the music and just recording the natural sounds?

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

As always top notch work Brian 🙏🙏🙏 That wide toe box on the Corcoran Jump Boots are what I need.

[@TylerSnyder305]

Always great to see a well loved old pair of boots, I hope my Justin conductors look like this some day .

[@wickedmessenger1]

These actually needed to be resoled. To borrow a line from Columbo, "My wife says I should take these boots to be resoled and burned."

[@andyharris17able]

Said it once before , your a master of your craft , and I could still watch you apply your skill always .!!!!!!

[@billmatson8711]

Good to see these kind of skill and craftsmanship in a younger man Nice job on the jump boots . I had vibrant soles put on mine Wish I could have went with Panama tread

[@kayb2558]

Love that patina. Great job Brian.

[@michaelkonopski7745]

That was awesome ,keep up the good work.

[@patrickmangulabnan6272]

Beautiful Work Brian!!

[@jlong0w]

That is a Lost Art, God Bless you for learning the craft.

[@HoneyGlzedHam]

Someone must really love those boots. Good work Brian!

[@ScottAT]

I had my jump boots resoled years ago, still look great after 30 years since I. Ought them.

[@Nueng-Andres]

Nice job as always! They came back alive!

[@FreeSpeechIsDead]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing. Cheers.

[@ldm3924]

Lo que más me gusta de ver tus vídeos es el amor que le brindas a lo que haces. Saludos desde guadalajara jal.

[@michaelhill561]

Nice Job Brian 👍 hello from Germany 👋

[@Felimes]

Judging by the state of those boots, they might have been through there too.

[@rickr9055]

Really nice work Brian.

[@Khethatipet]

Beautiful! Exceptional work, would pay you in full and buy you lunch if my boots came back to life so nicely.

[@roninrusso872]

Good day to you sir I'm still waiting for a reply from you about removing the steel toe from my boots and resoling them I know you're quite busy but so are we all I hope to hear from you soon thank you so much once again another great video that you just put up hope you have a great day

[@hermyherm365]

Beautiful Brian ! As always

[@ryanlaurence569]

Not my style in particular, but the exposed orange leather is a really nice look. Great work as always.

[@nikitapavelev9703]

Золотые руки, смотрю и очень нравится. Привет из России. Golden hands, i am looking your channel. Hi from Russia.

[@thisone1697]

Watching...

[@robmiah4501]

Done great job on jump boots 10/10 marks

[@pwman]

Such awesome work!!! Love these boots!!

[@fouadhachi8750]

A true craftsman, great job!

[@glennpettersson9002]

You saved them, good for another 20 000 miles👍

[@jeezscott3088]

your dam good my little friend. I love watching you do your stuff great show every time. I still want a pair of in house boots by you

[@bayview94124]

Beautiful.

[@haroldtorres7327]

my Corcoran jump boots lasted 12 years of use at least 4 days a week. They had no tread and the inside was just starting to wear out at the heel.

[@Nebulax123]

I notice you don't countersink your stitching do they not wear through the thread fairly quickly? I don't know much about boot making.

[@fnord5]

Those boots were beat! I'm surprised the uppers are holding up.

[@Teabagz4fun]

You know they were going to suck up some serious conditioner!

[@ColoradoStreaming]

When the soles started coming off in chunks I knew those things were toast.

[@davidharris8797]

They look almost new eyelets new sole and laces seemed ok

[@phiapapa]

Great job. Can you explain why you spray water onto the sole before sewing?

[@inregionecaecorum]

Remarkable skill sir, I bought a pair of surplus German paratrooper boots for gardening recently and had the heels replaced. What glue do you use?

[@messingaroundwithstephebru8608]

Great Job Brian!

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

I had a pair of those when I was in the Army. Good boots.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Yes, that's all I wore after basic training was Corcoran jump boots.

[@liamvincent8066]

@@davepelfrey3958 just curious, what country issued those to their troops?

[@eliduttman315]

@@liamvincent8066 The U.S. issued brown Corcoran jump boots to paratroopers during WW2. Later on, Airborne soldiers purchased them for wear with the Class "A" uniform, instead of standard issue. These days, specialty troops wear black jump boots with their Class "A" uniforms, while all other soldiers wear black blucher toe oxford shoes. The U.S. Army switched from brown to black in the 1950s.

[@liamvincent8066]

@@eliduttman315 Yeah I knew about there use in WW2 but I was wondering why they said they wore them, assuming that they aren't seniors. If people still use them for parade/dress purposes that makes sense.

[@rickr9055]

@@liamvincent8066 I experienced another possibility. In the early 1990s when I was a Military Policeman we were not issued these type boots but we were authorized to wear them if we bought them ourselves, and we all did.

[@iamrichrocker]

My Dad was a WW2 Soldier..and said many a soldier who was not a paratrooper and got caught wearing jump boots got his ass kicked..and the boots stripped off his stealing ass..these boots were worn with pride by the Boys who turned into Men that earned them..

[@davidspin5353]

The cobbler is an important trade, yet not many around.

[@jessemack5221]

The coolest boots I've ever seen

[@semajniffirg230]

Need to come out with a good lug sole. The soles you're installing are great for fashion boots or for factory workers, but useless for anyone that works outdoors, especially in the pnw or new england.

[@vi77ain7s2]

Beautiful work

[@gregbo123]

Good stuff, B.

[@Guabasa74]

Like always great job. 🏃👢⚒️

[@OraetlaboraAhora]

Excelente trabajo Brian. Para cuándo un cambio de suelas de unas botas Dr Martens?

[@artfan101]

I had a pair of those once. Damn, I loved those boots

[@themightyparthos]

At first I read "lived" in those boots and thought "yeah I sure did", then I read loved and thought "yeah I sure did".

[@mightymikethebear]

I enjoyed this video. It appears that the owner of these boots does not believe in cleaning and maintenance of footwear. These boots are ready to return to work.

[@davidharris8797]

It’s a nice boot and now you give em new life !!

[@jel517]

As always nice work B, your figures must be like vise grips

[@piracik33]

Hands of true worker!Good job.

[@luisalfonsog2997]

Saludos desde México!!

[@oldschoolcarl9247]

Corcoran.... There's no substitute.

[@mreyes3871]

Muy buen trabajo

[@633cristiano]

Meus parabéns pelo incrível trabalho já ganhou um like e mais um inscrito.

[@yudhapratama7363]

Well done Brian..respect from Indonesia

[@si12j12]

Bro.... I saw you on a Malboro email. "Mark of a Mentor" . I dont really smoke but man that add is inspiring. Keep up the good work dude. Congrats!!!! btw that would be a great blog you know to talk about that shoot, just a thought.

[@gabocortes483]

Extraordinario trabajo !! Es visible que esas botas tienen historia!! Felicidades. Una pregunta? Qué crema usas para humectar la piel ?

[@sobcaj]

Dear Brian, it would be verry nice if you could share some background details about the shoes you are working on. BTW verry relaxing clips.

[@rafaelhernandez2729]

Beautiful job cong

[@juniorserna2100]

Brother I love watching you work it’s so cool too see the final product. How can I get a hold of you and get my red wings done

[@chinatownboy7482]

What brand of soles did he use? Those do not look like Vibram. What type of conditioner did he use on the leather at the end? Was he using the machine without eye protection?

[@rodz7910]

Hell ya!!! Awesome work!!!

[@wolfdna788]

That's pride! That's beautiful!

[@kpcscience]

Amazingly skilled worker. Very impressive. What brand of glue is that please??