Crocs Resoled with Pirelli Superbike Tyres | Upgrading Crocs!! | Resole #26 | Scottish Shoe Repair

Resoling Crocs with Pirelli Superbike Tyres! A bit of a different one!
Crocs Resoled with Pirelli Superbike Tyres | Resole #26 Scottish Shoe Repair
Serviced by Mark Gibson
Cobbler G
A bit of a different one here guys! I have done this job several times for the same customer over the past year, and every time he brings them in I get excited to work on something completely different than the usual repairs!
You wouldn't think crocs could be Upgraded but this just shows you anything is possible!
Mad Respect to all subscribers!
CobblerG

[@BigJoe173]

I was literally searching to see if anyone had done this before because I have several pair that are worn out in terms of tread but still have life. Not only did you do it, you next leveled it and WOW!! Love it!

[@CobblerG]

Nice one! Glad you enjoy. !

[@emiliosantigosa8711]

How could I buy a pair of these sneakers? It would do me a great favor is for my father who does not wear other footwear. Please 🙏

[@stevethomas5209]

I like this so much that i took my crocks to my local cobbler shop and had this done w slightly different sole. I tested them by wearing them in the pool and on my boat. They still float and all my friends that I fish with are now taking they're in to have them done too. My cobbler guarantee them to not come loose he said if they do he will reattach them for free for the life of the shoe. The sole i chose was called " mini lug" its like a very low profile tread of a hiking sole only 1/4" thick and very flexible. I notice a slight difference but not much i still have all the comfort and i dont feel any rocks like i used too because they were wearing thin the best thing is they dont slip any more. Now for the kicker here.... i am a 40 year retired shoe cobbler and did this to my own crocks. I live in the southern USA and these are very popular here. People are bringing them to me to " trick them out" as they say. ...One young guy that rides ATV's stated that i made his crocks 4 weel off road compliant. Also they dont think of it in terms of it being a repair but more as an upgrade to look cool, different, a conversation piece as well as making them last much, much longer. Because im retired and work out of my barn/shop i charge $35.00 to do them but do expect to pay a professional that has overhead cost at least $20.00 more.

[@iamelvisman68]

Post a video of them crocs!

[@bob_frazier]

When a truck looses a recap, we call those treads "Gators". Well, I think you just made some Crock-a-gators. Nice.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

I'm not a croc wearing kinda guy, but those did turn out looking good when you got done with them. And also, I like the way you do your videos with just the background music, and the sounds of the machines. Yeah. Peace

[@jeffr0]

These remind me of the Roman sandals we wore in the 70's that had tire tread soles. Great job.

[@johnknight1816]

This has to be the coolest pair of crocs ever

[@CobblerG]

Pretty dope right! Thanks dude

[@andreasheart1821]

Neto’s Leather Works gave you a shoutout. Checking out your channel. I love the craftsmanship of a Cobbler ☀️☀️

[@brookeggleston9314]

BEDOS!!

[@andreasheart1821]

@@brookeggleston9314 yes, you are correct. I am legally blind and will hit send before the spell check. I love 💕 the work❤️❤️

[@brookeggleston9314]

@@andreasheart1821 Sometimes, the spell check, aka Psycho-spell, isn't correct either! Sorry about the vision problem! I'm having a hole in my right retina repaired on 28 January. It will be nice to get rid of the distortion!🎇🌪️ Stay safe and healthy 🤗🌹 Blessings . . .🌊✨👁️🔥👁️✨🐬

[@andreasheart1821]

@@brookeggleston9314 praying all goes well with your surgery. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to correct my vision loss. With God’s Grace and Mercy, I am here 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. I know what it is like to be totally blind. He is a miracle worker 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@brookeggleston9314]

Actually, they came out quite well! Next up: Vibram soles on flip flops!🤗🌹

[@moonstarer55]

I thought I’d misread what this project was all about. CROCKS? Whit? Ye knocked it out of the park......brilliant.

[@leprosysucks]

racing crocs !!! i want some spiked ones for dealing with the ice on the porch when I go out to smoke up in norway lol

[@yowfree3339]

Wow straight real dope creative right there yo cool 😎👌🏿💯

[@toddfraisure1747]

I've found over the years that the less brushing of your contact glue the better. An little commentary either verbally or written would be nice. I'm currently watching all of your videos and I like your style of editing and camera work.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks dude!

[@alfonsoortizavila4373]

They look almost factory! Really impressed on this pair.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks dude! Appreciate you checking out the video! Respect! G

[@reeb9016]

This is great. 👍 I've been using Shoe Goo to fill in Croc soles to get more mileage out of them. I like this much better. 😂 Forever Crocs.

[@GOLDSMITHEXILE]

LOL crocabikes. I like the not quite book matched pair of soles. They look legit like the croc and the tyre were made for each other. Reminds me of when I had clogs (real wood ones) and used similar rubber offcuts to re shod them every 6 months or so. It gives you a different perspective on shoes when you maintain them as you would a car or bike instead of bin them at the first sign of wear and tear. Those clogs lasted me around 13 years

[@CobblerG]

That's awesome. Yeh these were pretty fun to put together, I like the not so normal projects!

[@MichaelDeming]

Wasn't expecting to see that today.

[@holymoly6829]

Thought you’d lost the plot Young un but who knows “Custom Crocks” Got a certain bite 🥴 to it Crocks for life 💕💕💕 Love em ✊

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

BRILLIANT!!!!!

[@marktokeley2145]

With winter just around the corner that extra traction could make all the difference. 0-4mph time also significantly less I would think.

[@scarletshoes]

Excellent!!

[@Ian-bq7gp]

In Peshawar in the tribal area of Pakistan in the shoemakers Bazaar in the old part of town, their sandals are hand made, using old car tyres for the soles. I bought some and wore them in Asia for years and in the UK also. They're the best and cheapest footwear I've ever had and only some secondhand ex German army para boots were as tough and they were waterproof and lasted on the motorbike all winter in all day rain and I trekked across the northern foothills of the Himalayas bordering Nepal over 120 miles in a week plus a 2 week trek to Sundardunga Glacier around Nanda Devi National park. The sole came unglued at the front and wore out but despite this they were still really good on the uppers after several years of secondhand usage and now they're hard to find secondhand and I haven't had any since 1997. You would love seeing the Pakistani pushtun shoemakers in that shoemaker quarter of the old market. I recommend a holiday there to anyone and especially going to Chitral, Tirich Mir and the Hindu Kush. I spent over 3 months there in 1997 , a month in Feb 97 and 9 weeks in July, aug, sept 97 and your boots would keep my feet dry and comfortable which is so so important and in 2012 I was in the worst weather in over 200 years in India. Minus 15c in the day. I'm fortunate to still be here as we were snow and iced in at 2000m near Kasar Devi temple on a ridge in the Himalayan foothills.

[@emmycon4514]

Health and safety man!!! You're gonna get that hair caught in one of those machines.

[@daveg686]

👍

[@dude28405]

I’ve often been thinking that would be a cool idea to do with my work boots I don’t think you could ever wear. The sole are on those.

[@msheraton23]

Could I send you used crocs to do this on? How much would it cost if so?

[@purbabasari8223]

❤

[@davidhofberg5029]

This is fascinating and soothing

[@giuseppedonnici1481]

Bravoooo, Work fantastic

[@CobblerG]

Thanks dude

[@14bqdonk]

never thought of this

[@nowthenad3286]

What sort of adhesive did you use. When you were squeezing it out of a bottle, I thought it was cyanoacrylate but then you brushed it on both surfaces so I thought it must be a contact adhesive. What did you actually use? Thanks

[@imusiccollection]

Flexible drying glue imagine

[@eduardomurgia8428]

Buen trabajo

[@plokijplokij97]

Hi Mark. I am looking to get my current Crocs re-soled. They are still 99% in working order, so I would like to keep hold of them. Is this a service that you are still offering? I will be in Edinburgh in a couple of weeks. Thanks

[@shugalmelatv3006]

Excellent job mate. Might try do mine at home d.i.y.... What's the best adhesive to use for this?

[@equuspallidus]

Not much of a croc fan but I want this done to my Birkenstocks. That was cool as all get out.

[@brorow7660]

Crocs are very comfortable I have two pair but they are wearing down so this is a good idea

[@P2HJTG]

Slowly chipping away at your videos.. Learning about this craft and how mataculous the process is. Realising that some shoes are worth paying for an expert to fix them up and breath new life into them. Wasn't expecting the next video to be crocs 😂 curious, why did the customer want this done?

[@CobblerG]

Aye this was a totally different request from the usual work. The guy works up at knockhill race track, we have done several pairs for the guy! It was a pretty cool idea to realise for him. 👊

[@treybrown6811]

I like the idea because I had to throw away a pair because I wore them out in a field full of thorns and they stuck in the soles and every time I stepped after that day a thorn would stab my foot

[@photooutdoor2574]

Cooles Upgrade

[@jwaterous224]

The Croc's will not float after putting the tyre tread on them it's not a concern, but I've always been fascinated that they DO float in the "first place." A fine job creating one off upgraded sandals.

[@TheMadawg67]

less music and more explaining ppl like to learn but great vid

[@CobblerG]

Newest uploads are more detailed restorations 👊🏼👊🏼

[@TheMadawg67]

@@CobblerG thank you will watch

[@TC-rk9vu]

Can you please tell us what grit sandpaper on that belt and wheel you are using ? Thank you Thank you

[@cs9742]

Tight!!!

[@samgordon2313]

TBH I hated when my crocs would lose its grips after like a month. Nut hte tire isnt going to be much comfortable and dosent support any grip. It just makes it harder for it to burn of. Overall cool idea though. Crocs should really chnage thier grip

[@RR-hm2qj]

Thanks for the video. But you probably don't need to show the work on both shoes.

[@PaulBrown1963]

Great. But this video could be half as long without the crappy slo mo throughout

[@jeanmateo2046]

Hello, wouldn’t it be better to glue with polyurethane glue type windshield glue or sikaflex pro? Unlike the neoprene glue this would ensure more water tightness? Thank you for the video this is excellent. Regards, jean

[@Mrcustomwerkz]

Hey man may i know which part of the tyres did u use? The sides of the tyres or the part of the tyres they touch the road?

[@monomille1]

What are imitation crocs called? Crocoffs! Sorry, a local joke. The ones you’ve done here are great and I like your video styling in this case. I too got the tip from Bedo’s re yr channel - best of luck - almost all of my video entertainment is from YT. Real people sharing real experience is the most interesting form of entertainment/story telling.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Mark I often wondered why Shoes or Boots could not be resoled using Pirelli Michelin or Yokohama tyre Tread because if the car you drive can get 20k miles out of them then it makes sense to put them on your shoes😜 Only downside is you would be sitting drinking a lot of coffee waiting for the tread to wear out😂😂😂 Superb Original Work Sir and great to watch. Now where’s that Partly worn tyre Shop👍

[@Hwyegeheoey]

You certainly get more than 20? In cars right?

[@bryceschnaars5470]

This is great! I was curious if you could provide the glue type used?

[@CobblerG]

Super glue as a primer and then cemented glue for the top layer (2 coats)

[@1hunterdale]

what kind of glue use. thanks

[@dreoneful]

I want a pair of all seasons and a pair of slicks

[@JordanHaisley]

Would it be possible to cover the tops of crocs with leather?

[@trevorastley1727]

I would think that this repair is not available to the public and if it was. Expensive?. It has give me a thought about having my old Sidi cycling shoes resoled.

[@CobblerG]

Definitely available to the public, this specific pair the customer supplied the tyres, this reduced the cost of the repair as I wasn't using my own materials. The overall job was around £30. 👊🏼

[@trevorastley1727]

@@CobblerG So I can have this type of repair done at my LOCAL Timpsons then without having them sent away?.

[@CobblerG]

You can always ask, see what they say. I would take it on no problem, every branch is a little different in both skill and knowledge, worth a try though.

[@trevorastley1727]

@@CobblerG Thanks! Keep Well.

[@CobblerG]

You too brother!

[@TC-rk9vu]

Awesome job ! What grit sandpaper on that belt sander do you use ? I like the use of the oven too !

[@wolfwowitz]

Yeah but how long does the sole stay on lol

[@zayneandrew]

Just a quick question, how come you used superglue as well as neoprene?! Does it make it bond better?! I work for Timpson too, always looking for hints and tips etc.

[@CobblerG]

I used the superglue as a primer before applying the cemented glue, seemed to bond to the new sole better with it 👊🏼

[@zayneandrew]

Good stuff. Cheers for the info and keep up the great work 👊🏾

[@CobblerG]

Thanks dude!

[@ranchomastatal1188]

What brands and types of cemented glue do you use. I have used a few different types that were rubbish so just looking to streamline with the correct products

[@alturaaltura1650]

Do you offer resole Crocs service and how much a apir?Thanks

[@DaleDix]

Does he think the pirelli soles will make him walk faster?

[@strontiumdog3344]

...Because it’s there

[@BatmanProject777]

Nice work ! Did it make them noticeably heavier ?

[@CobblerG]

Not at all it's a pretty lightweight rubber 👍

[@joyetjohn1995]

Can you repair my crocs as it is worn out or you can send me the material

[@militaryveteranscreativeartsmv]

We got a Timpson in town, do they offer this service and if so how much?

[@jbh.6257]

What is a good glue to fix a torn croc ??

[@lenwoodturneriv6169]

😮

[@twsdlbh]

How did they perform?

[@joshuapoche5137]

Did anyone else think this was click bait then BAM resoled crocs

[@mikeharrington5593]

What is the glue used ?

[@CobblerG]

Super glue as a primer and then bostik 6092 cementing glue on top

[@dreoneful]

You would never catch me in a pair of crocks But these I'll wear for sure sure

[@gokulappus]

Which glue did you use?

[@fookutube501]

I'm so gonna do this to my 12 yr old crocs as i'm a big fan of them lol.This video is awesome,just one question..What type of glue you use on them?,it look like you use 2 type?.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks! Super glue as a primer first, then cemented glue on top 👊👊👊👊

[@rangy_one]

Outstanding video and soundtrack. I'm taking my Crocs in to an East Midlands Timpson cobbler next week who hasn't done Crocs before (so I've agreed at my risk - all for the sake of humanity's progress!). Is this superglue primer on both shoe and new sole, then cemented glue on both? @@CobblerG

[@CobblerG]

That's the recipe for that one dude ! G

[@rangy_one]

Thanks! I'll pass it on @@CobblerG

[@thomaslutro5560]

I'd say the tread is on the wrong way. The channels sould lead the water otwards.

[@sullyboy1974]

I'd say that your spelling is atrocious.

[@thomaslutro5560]

@@sullyboy1974 Beklager så inderlig mye. Jeg gjør så god jeg kan, av og til glipper det for meg. Jeg er enda dårligere i tysk, om det er en trøst. Det jeg prøvde å si er at mønsteret endte feil vel. Mønsteret bør orienteres sånn at det leder vannet ut til sidene når foten ruller fra hæl til tå. Hvis dette blir for vrient for deg, så er det bare å spørre google om en oversettelse.

[@basicdose.9872]

Hi.

[@dreoneful]

Word is these add 20 horse power to any car

[@garettbodel3002]

I have a couple of pit bike tires Outback and I have a pair of Crocs that they discontinued but they are my favorite. I have considered cutting up those tires and adding that tread on I am a carpenter so I have lots of clamps. But what is the best glue I should use should I just use regular old Shoe Goo it look like you used a little bit of Cs glue too. Also Scottish Grandpa Benjamin came over here to Massachusetts second one born in the country. There's a reason why Scots wear kilts. Or in the United States baggy shorts all year even shovel in shorts. Our balls are so big we cannot wear underwear. True statement sorry if it's a little off-the-cuff period and ragged. Love God bless thanks for the video

[@johnthreefifteen]

Just one question. Why???

[@CobblerG]

WHY NOT!

[@brookeggleston9314]

Because . . . that's what the customer wanted!! No brainer!

[@jtit2025]

Nice to see it being done! but tbh, these crocs are like $25-30 on sale - it's cheaper to buy a new pair then resole!

[@CobblerG]

These were brand new, in for an upgrade! Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@zevgoldman6769]

Can the music and explain exactly what you are doing and why you are doing it. I watch the video learn from a craftsman not to listen to listen to music I am able to hear at any time I wish. You are the star, not a record song.

[@CobblerG]

My style is different from others.

[@nataliekay7517]

Mate is this even English? You need a grammar lesson not a shoe one so I suggest you put your time and effort into those kind of videos instead.

[@nataliekay7517]

@@CobblerG yes it is and it's even better! Don't change for no one ! 😉

[@kevinomalley1145]

This isn't a video on heart surgery. The guy is fucking around with a $25 pair of Crocs. There's nothing really to learn from this video.

[@brookeggleston9314]

@@kevinomalley1145 That's your opinion!