Cowboy Boots TOTAL RESTORATION

[@TrentonHeath]

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[@travr6]

You should do more cowboy boots. Would love to see a video on how to clean all the different types of materials. Rough BOAR , Elephant, Snake, Caiman, Alligator, Ostrich, etc....

[@TrentonHeath]

Good idea! 👍

[@TylerSnyder305]

I don't actually like cowboy boots , but I enjoy watching any well made pair of boots that somebody has put years and miles on get resoled and kept in service. I appreciate seeing the relationship a guy has with his boots being respected and preserved.

[@GoatzombieBubba]

Proper fitting boots are the most comfortable footwear there is.

[@seanlemons5423]

I had never seen elephant skin boots before, they look great after your refresh. Love the detail work on the instep, above and beyond!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@bluegrassman3040]

I own a pair of elephant hide myself, they are hard to come by.

[@ChefDuane]

I wonder how many elephants it took to make those boots.

[@bluegrassman3040]

@@ChefDuane more like how many boot uppers could be made from one elephant. I was told by a salesman at western store about 15 years ago that the boot companies can only get an elephant hide if it’s died in captivity. So there haven’t been many elephant boots available for sale that I could ever find during that time. I had to get a slightly worn pair of Cowtown elephant hide boots off of eBay a year or so ago, just to even get a pair. Of course I couldn’t usually afford them for the longest time when they were available.

[@ChefDuane]

@@bluegrassman3040 LOL!! I was kinda' being facetious with that question. 😄

[@stephenremington8448]

That 'before' is certainly some wear! Imagine walking in the rain and all the unmentionables that could be on the ground!

[@jlf2393]

I LIKE THE HAMMERED LOOK YOU DID TO THE AREA WHERE THE LEMON PEGS ARE, GOOD JOB GUYS.

[@kapucinski]

Beautiful work. I love how you hammered the soles and created the waist detailing.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kapucinski]

@@TrentonHeath ps ... I sent you an email yesterday, regarding a Japanese bootmaker. I hope you get to see it. DN

[@williamhicken1206]

Lovely dog. The usual quality restoration; I love the bottoms especially the waist effect. All the best guys!

[@tobypainter9493]

Love that tool that rips the sole off -- love the sound the sole makes as you rip it from the boot --

[@brianathern9154]

That was a great resole and video. I like the custom touches that scream traditional and highlight the quality of the boots. Excellent quality craftsmanship again gents

[@keatman]

I have been watching your videos religiously, immediately when I see and upload notification. I really enjoy it so much!

[@canica99]

outstanding fellows...what a job on that restoration. I watched this video and it was so relaxing and after I got me a bologna and cheese sandwich and a glass of peach ice tea. Cheers fellows.

[@syntheticlubricant699]

The cowboy boots owned by one of you guys, made me buy my first pair of cowboy boots. Chelsea boots have always been my go-to. However, I was inspired by you guys.

[@drakeorion94]

I had a German short haired pointer growing up. Heidi, she was the best dog. Nice boots too.

[@Massiveoverlord]

I've always wanted to visit you guys and see your shop! I'd love to see everything and your work in person!

[@jameshobbs1460]

I truly enjoy it when you guys dig into a pair of real cowboy boots. First pair of boots I bought for myself was Tonly Lama "George Strait" ropers.. I wore the so much thru three soules I wore a hole thru my little toes thru the skin.. Working horse, bailin and putting up hay and dancin.. elephant is a workhorse just take care of them. great job btw.. I look forward to your shorts and long format videos!

[@BigHeinen]

Many people don't realize that 'real genuine cowboy boots' were never designed for walking. They were designed for riding a horse. You need to feel the ground under your horse through you soles. No cork inside and not very thick soles. Heavy stacked heel to hold the stirrup. Most modern day 'cowboy boots' are just for posing. Great job on the rebuild guys!

[@bluegrassman3040]

I wear mine mostly for “dress shoes” anymore. I did wear a pair of Tony Lamas when I rode horses.

[@prodiptoroychowdhury2313]

What would be the footwear of choice for said men when they were indeed walking around doing their general farm work?

[@BigHeinen]

@@prodiptoroychowdhury2313 A farmer's boot had a much heavier sole and not as pronounced of a heel. The heavy sole was for support for walking and long 'tread life'. Unlike the traditional roping cowboy boot that needed a very pronounced heel to hook the stirrups to give him more control in the saddle.

[@GoatzombieBubba]

@@prodiptoroychowdhury2313 Get some rubber soled cowboy boots, ranch style boots, roper style boots... etc.

[@DavidBrown-it9ig]

What about Ropers....serious question

[@ttop64]

I always like seeing the before pictures of boots. It kind of tells the story of the life they've lived and these boots were kind of baked but as usual they turned out great when restored.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks!

[@chuckboyle8456]

Superb restoration video, greatly appreciated! Master craftsmanship at its very best. Easy to follow problem solving with abundant recommendations for us amateur shoe maintainers!

[@teekue]

No cork! Excellent job from the shoemaker and from you guys, love to see it.

[@logicisuseful]

I feel somewhat betrayed by the lack of cork, to be honest… 😊

[@wynandvandenberg7142]

Big hi to my favourite two brothers/coblers I was especialy entruiged by your video explaining your new shop and macine setup , congratulations on all of it . Shoutout from Johannesburg South Africa . Im not in the shoe industy but as a retired handyman I can apriciate profesonalism i am a binch watcher of your videos , great stuff ,keap going . Wynand .

[@TrentonHeath]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching! We really appreciate it.

[@mountainviewcattle]

Great boots and amazing job on the restoration of them. At the end of the video it would be good to see the boots being worn again by the owner or by you guys as the final ending part of the video to see how they look on the feet again. Subscribed!

[@JinsKookieJams]

*They'd have to ask the owner first 😅 Not all the shoes they work on will fit them. I think the reason they don't do it, is so they can keep them fresh for the customer. Especially for any shoes they do clean (Yes they do clean shoes sometimes, they have videos of it. They have said in a video that they prefer customers to clean their shoes, before mailing them in as a courtesy.). Maybe some customers would be ok with them wearing their shoes after asking. But also there will be people who won't be ok with that. A better option would be if they can have a local customer stop by and try their own shoes on. Mail ins would be difficult. At least they do the before and after at the end of those spinning discs though 😊!*

[@luisg.hernandez7025]

Hi guy's have fun I watch you videos I m Luis Hernandez from Dallas Texas.

[@KimSoWard86]

Awesome job! Assuming that one heel press/machine was to nail in the nails. from the inside of the boot?

[@storminscellar7207]

Awesome job, guys. Those are beautiful boots!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks

[@alexgrier9869]

I’m in the middle of resoling my first pair ever and they are built just like this. I have the insoles made and one sewed on. I picked a bear of a pair to learn on. They are also elephant skin. Doing it all by hand. Never in my life thought I would want to repair shoes.

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Beautiful pattern these boots have. Awesome job on the resole gentleman. Have a blessed weekend.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching. Have a great weekend as well.

[@belsarerc]

Great to see you guys back again!!! Awesome work as always!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching.

[@guidlines]

I have some boots in being restored at the moment. Hope they come back as good as these ones. Hard to find a real boot repairer in Sydney.

[@dp19twn]

Very informative! Great video! Two questions: 1) what would you recommend for cleaning of insole /footbed? 2) replacing fresh cork vs leather piece, which is better?

[@tony_r_pierce]

Nice touch on that sole treatment. Very creative!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@billystpaul8907]

Even though I would never own or wear a pair cowboy boots, I enjoy you both rebuilding them into almost new boots. And, it does seem like a lot more work with these boots.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! Yes, it’s definitely a lot more tedious resoling cowboy boots (that are pegged in the waist)!

[@samanthadean1083]

You know these boots did some walking, with a hole that large in the sole!!! (See what I did there? 😂) Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@jerrymaister]

great job and well behaved GSP, i wished mine was this settled.😄

[@gobucs3146]

They are a cutter toe. Why did you make the outsole a round toe?

[@Nicky2Fiddy]

I was wondering when someone else would notice that.

[@paul_domici]

Great video! They look amazing!!! I would have ordered some cork : )

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! :)

[@paulstan9828]

I can’t explain it but there is something oddly satisfying about watching an old pair of shoes come back to life.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@seattimetv]

Never seen elephant skin boots before. Looked a bit dry in the end but very cool to see.

[@sardonic_smile_8752]

02:05 Like the removal of stitching with a needle-nose pliers.

[@longwalksguidemenerdwalk8866]

Fantastic job guys!

[@jimd907]

I like the hammered look

[@fredseekingbibleturth]

I do have to wonder if the boots would be more comfortable with out the thin layer of leather you put in. I mean I have bought boots that are convex and the convex nature makes them uncomfortable but boots that are concave are to die for sort of speak. So I would think leaving that layer out could hopefully make them concave which would make them more comfortable.

[@mapndo2337]

WOW!!!! SIDE BY SIDE...YOU BOYS NEVER OR AT THE VERY LEAST, VERY RARELY, SHOW SIDE BY SIDE LABOR. I LIKE IT!!!😎

[@FannieLaGreca]

Another quality job done.

[@rodconner9079]

Nice work gents!!!! Be Safe

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@donnamullins2089]

Number one. Beautiful dog. Do either of you have a specific part of the repair you dislike? Or like? My husband has a pair of elephant hide boots 40 plus years old. The uppers still look like new. You truly cannot destroy the hide. Thanks. Enjoyed the video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! She’s a good girl. :) The most tedious part of doing a full resole on cowboy boots is the waist area with all of the pegs. Yes, elephant hide is very durable. 👍 We appreciate you watching!

[@movingforward6099]

Sweet ! Great job!

[@thedom1678]

Awesome transformation! Craftsmen at work here.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@DJRevan]

Could someone please explain to me how the wooden pegs not go straight into the foot during walking? Why are they even used? The wooden peg construction is the only mystery I still have about shoe making. Thank you!

[@duanelawrence78]

Love your videos God bless you and your family!!✌️🇺🇲

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching.

[@evangonsalves4347]

Can’t wait to send my Rios of Mercedes to you guys. Hopefully, they’ll make it on the channel.

[@BrassMtn]

Those came out great! Awesome boots!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@jeanmichelviscardi7701]

Congratulations again to both of you for using French “Saphir” products!!🤝🐓🔴⚪🔵

[@Isilgar88]

Another excellent and very entertaining video. Thank you! I don't think I have ever seen an elephant leather shoe. Is it good?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching. Yes, it’s a tough, grainy texture hide.

[@allenmcallister3947]

I’ve got some boots that I would love to have you guys redo

[@sandyj1561]

Beautiful work lads

[@eVVigilance]

When you split the work and one works on one boot, while the other does the other boot does one of you always get the left or right or is it random?

[@TrentonHeath]

To be honest, we usually work on separate pairs, or one of us will start on a pair and the other will finish up. We try to both work on them together for the videos.

[@stillinyaisstillinur3300]

How many of those throw away brushes Y'all use in a week

[@preacher009]

I need to repair the lining and inside heel plz any tips

[@rafaeleduardoplazasnieto5932]

If I won those plane tickets, I'd go to USA to visit your shop, and the other one to visit Spain. Greetinngs from Venezuela !

[@TrentonHeath]

You’re very kind! You’re welcome any time.

[@butchbrown3130]

Hey, I also have a GSP. Enjoy watching your vids.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! They’re great dogs.

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

Y'all get bonus points for including footage of a dog!

[@TrentonHeath]

100% 😁

[@gagecarty4290]

The two of you did a lot of studies about the construction and repairs of footwear

[@scottcooksey5284]

Extra nice. Good work.

[@mattpreciado1128]

Back in the day, was glue always used?

[@johngoodell3017]

Great looking dog!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@dp19twn]

I am wondering which is more comfortable? Cork or leather?

[@jlf2393]

I HAVE BEEN WEARING COWBOY BOOT'S FOR ABOUT 37 YEAR'S AND NEVER NONE OF MY BOOT'S LOOKED ANYTHING CLOSE TO THOSE YOU ARE REPAIRING, WOW. I KNOW HOW TO CARE MY STUFF AND TAKE PRIDE IN THEM.

[@surlyogre1476]

Off-topic, I know, but; Such a beautiful German Shorthair! I hadn't seen him/her before.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Her name is Annie, and we’re fairly certain she’ll be in many more videos. :)

[@surlyogre1476]

@@TrentonHeathYeah, I'm a sucker for gun dogs, generally; don't have much use for "yap dogs" . 😄👍

[@gbmhnarvaez9307]

Excellent work

[@barrysegal4964]

You guys do great work

[@ron7202]

Interesting touch on the soles. I like it.

[@christinaperez254]

Enjoyed. Thanks.😊

[@davidcooper8797]

So I understand what a heel rand is and that it is used (with 270° welts) and that it's cinch-nailed on. But I'm not sure I know exactly why we need it. I'm sure I've seen one or more pair of 270° welted boots or shoes without a rand and just the midsole at the back. I know I some applications the welt meets the rand with a skived joint but the welts in these boots don't go back that far. Is it just to clear the shank?

[@TrentonHeath]

On cowboy boots the rand serves as a spur lip. It also gives shoes a clean edge around the back. Some bespoke shoes will skip the rand and just curl the sole up around the upper in the back, but even then, they take a knife and cut the lip off.

[@davidcooper8797]

@@TrentonHeath thank you. Yeah, I understand 270° welts offer a sleeker cleaner look at the back and that some have a lip at the back while others don't I never considered whether that was intentional or not. But looking at a handful of my boots and sgows now I guess there's no standard ;)

[@Will_Brock]

Love my elephant blackjacks, and can't imgaine who I will be trusting them to when it comes time to resole them. May be looking into sending them to y'all, they mean so much to me I can't imagine them being damaged.

[@TrentonHeath]

We’re happy to help.

[@joshhibbs_nola]

Great job guys! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching.

[@joshhibbs_nola]

@@TrentonHeathYou’re welcome! I love to see how you guys restore shoes and boots. 👍🏼

[@khap60]

why do you clean uppers after fixing the bottoms? Wouldn't it been easier to work with a clean piece of shoe?

[@richardparker471]

Can we do red wing work cowboy boots? I have a pair that I love and I want to make sure they'll hold up over time

[@TrentonHeath]

I believe we’ve done a couple of videos on the RW Pecos. Are you referring to the ones with a step up heel?

[@richardparker471]

@TrentonHeath RIO FLEX MEN'S 11-INCH WATERPROOF, SAFETY TOE PULL-ON BOOT These are the ones that I was mentioning but I haven't found similar ones in your vids!

[@YeoldeOrange]

How do you guys do with more safety heavy work boots? I work in a metal forge which means mesh guard and steel toe, I absolutely eat through my boots. 12 hour shifts on a new pair makes em look 5 years old after one day ha ha.

[@Hollie_CPBF]

Is there a reason why they started off as Square toe and were redone traditional?

[@billwayne3924]

What's the cost of resole vs buying brand new???

[@jonjackalone504]

Came out nice 👍

[@pistolvision5685]

Why didn’t you keep the sole square to match the toe?

[@lp-xl9ld]

Just when you think you've seen a pair of shoes/boots that were worn into the ground, the two of you manage to bring them back even better than before...

[@nikoscabc123]

why in the States you don't put a thin sole protector? It's not visible, it helps avoiding sliding and protects the leather and the stitches and when it is worn, you just take it off and glue a new one instead of taking all the stitches off, the leather soles off, the welt off etc. Cost in the first case 20$ max, instead of 250-600$ in the second! Great job as always!

[@JinsKookieJams]

*I've seen US cobblers use sole protectors, so it's not like they don't at all don't worry. In fact, when you search "Trenton and Heath sole protectors" you will see they've done videos on sole protectors for various shoes/boots 😊! They aren't the only ones who have used sole protectors though. Also, these boots in the video were deeply worn, and you see how worn in the sole is with the holes in the layers. So I can see why they repaired the way they did, since the soles needed this kind of repair badly (it would explain the pricetag for the repair, however much that was, but yea expensive!). I'm thinking sole protectors weren't going to be enough to save them at that time. But yes as you said, they are very nice to have, and prevent slipping!* *However, since we do see how well repaired the boots are, the customer should take your advice and add sole protectors to prevent any future damage! And it would make it cheaper for replacing as you said 😊! So hopefully a future repair visit won't be as expensive as this one!*

[@nikoscabc123]

@okieJams Oh, I didn’t mean in this case as they were! These boots were in desperate need of what Trenton and Heath did! I meant afterwards and only if the customer checks often when they are gone to change them. I think I’ve seen almost, if not all, their videos 3,4 times at least😂, but I don’t remember seeing them, or any other cobbler I watch, use them just glued on. (I found them! In the shoe care tutorials! I keep watching the repairs!😂) Do cobblers in general, in the US just glue the sole protectors plus maybe a few tacks, or stitch them? Because all I’ve seen is stitched. That in itself is doing the exact opposite of their goal! They are supposed to protect the stitches underneath! It is interesting to see the differences between the European way of shoemaking and repairing and the American! Like two different cultures! Both when done correctly beautiful!

[@JinsKookieJams]

​@@nikoscabc123 *Yes Trenton and Heath have done sole protector videos, they were really cool to see! I was surprised how well they blended the red with the heels! They've done sole protectors for men's shoes too! Just not the red ones you know lol 😆😆! Yea other US cobbler do sole protectors for sure! Wyatt & Dad Cobbler Company, Manny The Bootmaker, tayshoerepair, Robert Powers, bedo's leatherworks, etc. This is what I got after searching for "sole protectors". I made sure each of them is from the US and there's more! And I've seen all of the ones I listed 🙂 They do glue them on too. I know I've seen a video by Bedo's Leatherworks titled "Ladies sole guards **#132**" where he has a handful of heels he glued the sole protectors on. Then one of them, he glues a sole protector on, and then stitches it too. So cobblers in the US do gluing and stitching. But I've seen mostly gluing so far. Wyatt & Dad Cobbler Company (video example title "Sole Protectors | What are they and when should they be used?") have all different kinds of tread types for soles. They use a lot of Vibram brands. And some of them have a matching heel to go with the sole. They do a lot of men's shoes. I saw the dad in the video glue them on as well with no stitching.* *I think the reason you saw some of the sole protectors stitched, is because with cobblers, they do what the customer wants with their shoes. So therefore, they probably got the stitches because they maybe wanted the extra protection to make sure the glue doesn't wear off from the sole protectors 😅 Yea I can see how it makes sense to protect the stitches for sure and that's really great! I want to let you know that after I've seen all kinds of cobbler videos, I've learned that the heat from the pavement can actually cause the glue to melt from under the rubber! I didn't know that, but it does make a lot of sense! So I can see why a sole protector may wear off over time and start to peel. And then now I see why a customer may want to add stitches to their sole protector, to prevent that peeling off of the sole protector. Then again, that customer could have gotten a good glue and glue that peeling corner themselves, to save them a trip to the cobbler you know lol 😆 (and save money perhaps)? I absolutely agree that it's interesting and cool to see both the European/American way of cobbling!* *Omg sorry for the length 😅😆 lol! I'm just fascinated by how different countries have all kinds of processes! Thanks for sharing your European experience side of cobblers! Very cool!*

[@enduringhope6859]

Just an observation, Trent and Heath; the replaced sole at the toe is more round then squared. Is that something the show owner is ok with?

[@davidwilder7109]

I wish my boots were in as good of shape as those started out.

[@anklexpress]

More shop dog! Very good lookin GSP

[@ChefDuane]

When did you all get the dog? Never seen him before.

[@popsuty_bojler07]

Perfect job. Now you will be able to drive the cows again. Just kidding ;) Greetings from Poland city Of Radomsko;)

[@davidumlauf1997]

What was the fee on this reconstruction project?

[@joegarcia4675]

can rubber soles be replaced with leather soles?

[@joe102674]

Wheres Forest, have not seen him in a while

[@franksanchez2702]

By any chance have y’all gotten any to boot New York shoes ?

[@TrentonHeath]

Quite a few. I think one of our earliest videos was on a pair of TBNY shoes.

[@jobontomasar19]

Great Job

[@harveypost1841]

Just remembered hav a picture of me in katmadu next to the SMILING RONALD MACDONALD BUDDHA

[@kaushikmitra1562]

Great job, love from India..

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching. A gentleman in India has been the editor of ours videos for years.

[@MrBayoublue]

Good cobblers, hard to find

[@totallyjackedup6047]

major points for the GSP

[@TrentonHeath]

She’s a sweet dog.

[@TheJoebobmel]

Is the welt stitching thread waxed?

[@TrentonHeath]

Yep