Grandpa's apron derbys gets restored.

These shoes belonged to the customers grandfather, and carry a high senimental value. Customer wanted me to restore them to the best possible shape, and we gave them a budget of ca 400€-450€. I replaced the heel counters with new ones in leather and new backlinings. New foot beds in leather and new welts and leather soles. The big question mark was the uppers. The leather was REALLY dry, and I wasn't sure if they could be saved. I needed to rebuild them to some structural strength before I could start working on the uppers, because I wanted to wash them. Had I washed them as pieces of leather they could have lost their shape and shrunk. So I had to do quite a lot of work before I would know more about the possibility to rescue the uppers. I think they turned out OK, and hopefully the customer can get many more years out of these shoes. But they will require a lot of maintenance since the leather was so dry.

[@williamsiyanko4631]

I tip my hat to you for your hard working efforts in restoring these precious shoes 👞, a great 👍 job , you deserve my respect and support.

[@merccadoosis8847]

The amount of labor and the level of craftsmanship in your work is beyond awesome.

[@user-pk3pm6yx5n]

Как он расх-ил туфли, проще новые сшить😂

[@jazzquebec2847]

Sir, you have all my respect for your work. I knew local shoemakers growing up and I know the work they did. Now, it’s a profession that is tending to disappear. Once again, all my respects.

[@user-om1lu1bt9s]

Отличная работа! Работа Мастера! Очевидно огромный стаж работы! Спасибо за видео. Получил массу положительных эмоций!

[@baltasavr]

получились - никакие...

[@user-cm7qm6wi8y]

Всё равно помоишные туфли, как ни полируй!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Wow! A difference between night and day . Fabulous job.

[@Macaco_Branco]

They look astonishing! With the refreshing of the uppers, the character of the leather has come out so beautiful! ❤ You did a fantastic job 👏😃👍

[@danjoe22]

Great video. It is amazing what can be done with leather, not matter the condition, and you do it so well. They may not look new but they look like nicely broken in shoes that have been well-cared for, and that is better than new. I look forward to all of your videos.

[@alanmcewen6111]

Well I would have thought they were knackered , but what a restoration, well done.

[@AndreMaltese]

Congratulations! Tons of respect for your outstanding service from São Paulo - Brazil.

[@myrticearonson996]

Beautiful job. Amazing workmanship and in awe of the time and effort in restoring these fabulous shoes. 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@lkzvfqb]

Наверное нужно быть очень богатым человеком, чтобы так ремонтировать свою обувь. По сути туфли изготовили заново. Особено интересно было посмотреть, как восстановили поверхность. Вот что значит, кожа высочайшего качества, а не тот ширпотреб, которым наполнен массмаркет. Вроде тоже кожанную обувь покупаешь, а разваливается через сезон. Радует, что мастер молодой и такой профессиональный. Значит мастерство не утеряно.

[@user-ox7qj8uo2w]

Проще было выкинуть... И, предположительно, дешевле купить новые.

[@dustydean56]

Beautiful ! You're a true craftsman !

[@hajifulani5775]

I am happy to see you had great respect for your grandfather that you restore the his old shoes,I appreciate your skill and passion, God bless you,

[@jimzucker]

they have such a vibe at the end. amazing look and great work

[@lucindalincoln2956]

Amazing ! They are perfect and none of the character has been replaced !

[@abetterworld4263]

Good work, good music, fully skilled. It’s like meditation for me. ❤

[@peterhallock9486]

There's something to be said old is new again. You my friend have accomplished that. Would feel like an old friend. Video grreat 🥰

[@helent5114]

Great work, and so relaxing to watch!

[@MrX-ot4cv]

You have reinvented the damn thing! Well done!

[@albertsmyth9616]

Superb craftsmanship. I congratulate you sir.

[@blumenkraft2275]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@raymondclark1458]

Incredible craftsmanship! Respect. Background music is awesome 👍🏻

[@holymoly6829]

Lovely restoration Nice shoes again 👍👍👍

[@P--O]

Excellent! It is a pure joy watching your videos Marcus! Hälsningar från Östersund

[@gerrymcguire7521]

In this throw away world, something like this is extremely refreshing!

[@jilldavies7094]

That was absolutely beautiful to watch. An outstanding restoration. And, I would say, well worth the £350+ it cost to restore them.

[@FirstLast-yj4ri]

I watch many of these shoe-rebuilding videos, but now, after seeing your work you are my absolute favorite. Beautifully done!

[@ARILDOCAMARGO]

I'm Brazilian and I'm watching this video on the first day of this new year 2024. This video is by a master. It's incredible to see what an old shoe turns into in the hands of a craftsman. This job cannot disappear. May God bless "your hands", your life, your family, your loved ones. Arildo. Jaú, interior of São Paulo, Brazil. Land of Commander Aviator João Ribeiro de Barros. Jaú, Capital of Women's Footwear.

[@tjm5492]

Beautifully done!

[@ensamvarg1974]

Excellent work on Blake stitches. Well done.

[@markmilan01]

Great restoration!!

[@robertballuumm730]

Absolutely fascinating video. Your skill and attention to detail is extraordinary. 🙏🙏🇬🇧🇮🇳🇬🇧

[@likearc]

Excellent as always!

[@jasonmuller7074]

You really transmogrified those shoes! Bravo 👏

[@URAUNTSANDI]

Great Job....those shoes are loved

[@11d7th]

Beautifully done.

[@davegower123]

Awesome restoration! I would have enjoyed seeing your customer’s reaction. Thanks for sharing! Cheers! 🍻👍😊

[@yosinorikubota5177]

Amazing!

[@hansarri]

Amazing work

[@antoniotiberi1569]

Beautiful job

[@FaisalMalik-A355]

Excellent work.

[@DAMK1]

Fantastic job 👏👏

[@ferd.6779]

Great restore job! greetz from the Netherlands ;-))

[@jvc3312]

Always nice. Thanks!

[@rjb6327]

Great job. I had a pair of them years ago. Very comfortable. Now I'm sorry I threw them out.

[@Jane-yp7hy]

They look amazing.

[@pedrolanevert]

Good job! 👍🏻

[@johnspradley4270]

They look like the most comfortable shoes in the world.

[@tusharjani7497]

Fully satisfied your customer and viewers

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

They look great! Too bad they weren't restored while Grandpa was around to enjoy them.

[@wonkydonkey7899]

They don’t have to be worn. The grandkid wants them restored as a souvenir in memory of him.

[@shahedkhan1908]

Its really nice that a grandkid valuing something that belonged to his grandad 💜

[@user-pq6zp7ch6o]

Мастер

[@user-pq6zp7ch6o]

Мастер

[@morze_spokoju4034]

Excellent job.

[@mehdigayret1428]

Great job bro, 👍👍👍

[@sartorialboss]

Great job 👌

[@bastianauser2035]

You are a king shoe repairman - better than manufacturers.

[@carolmccorry3053]

Great channel. Love your work. New subscriber

[@Miroslav-yn8sb]

Wow!!! This is amazing!

[@a.l.newsome7395]

Great work 👍🏾👍🏾🥳🥳🥳

[@rohitshukla9756]

Nice job done 👍

[@colinevans7134]

Love your video ,you can't bring old back to new

[@Tom-ej4ky]

Excelente trabajo de restauración además de muy bien implementando su taller

[@sureshpatel3225]

You are great artisan

[@user-wo1kc9jw5r]

Как хорошо, когда человек знает и любит свою работу! Всё у него получается, доставляет удовольствие проделанная работа. Смотреть приятно, как мастер уверенно выполняет процесс изготовления обуви,❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Р. К.

[@VikasYadav-mo9sl]

Nice

[@DerekElliott-qn2kz]

Simply outstanding restoration job, very well done!

[@aygunaxmedxanova3740]

Просмотрела видео с удовольствием, потому что, работу делал Мастер своего дела, которую он выполнил с удовольствием и шикарно.

[@neilcamacho5530]

Great job

[@jibguy2003]

When I watched you cut the laces off, I thought to myself, this guy is crazy. You certainly proved me wrong. Talk about making a silk purse out of a sows ear!

[@user-gg7vp6pv9s]

Класс! Как это здорово,когда можно так восстановить свою обувь Вы кудесник;!!

[@marjutpaech]

Perfect...❤

[@robfulano2552]

🎉what a job!

[@aleset1]

So nice!

[@artesimple9746]

Felicitaciones es ud un artista 😊

[@user-vg4jb6xt1h]

Super maestro !!!

[@zsazsaamestica8504]

Esos zapatos tienen memoria!!! Quedaron perfectos para su dueño, de seguro❤️🇻🇪

[@charlessoemo1307]

Meesterwerk ga zo door ik genoot van uw vakmanschap.❤

[@MenofGod550]

That is incredible 👏👏👏💯💯💯

[@lyarigeneralhospital]

the best restoration

[@user-yo7sx4mw8x]

great job

[@scottdavenport1833]

Wow, just Wow!

[@Christine.L550]

WOW!! Gratuliere 👍👍

[@jamal4014]

Amazing job, very amazing. I only have a question: why no cork in the middle?

[@user-wn4jc3kk2k]

Браво мастер! 👍👌

[@jesseteague2975]

This is art

[@saidovbouhada6485]

Bravo 👏👏👏

[@altinisikkocametin5452]

Thank you.super.

[@nolanhargrave8683]

Wonderful

[@kunshikun]

beautiful！

[@user-ld3fr7bw7s]

Браво МАСТЕР!!!!!

[@giannivilla57]

Complimenti, capolavoro.

[@sibongilebiyela2784]

Nice brother

[@medicusbert7712]

Столько времени... Это стоит только тогда, когда вещь представляет собой историческую ценность. Время надо беречь

[@user-gu4nj8jc2k]

Сейчас так мало кто умеет. А ведь качественную обувь можно носить десятилетиями и обновлять... по мере необходимости...

[@PeterEndelt]

Imponerende 👍👍👍 Hilsen fra Danmark 🇩🇰

[@aygunaxmedxanova3740]

Super 👍👍👍 BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@YoYoRaeRae]

Seriously, GORGEOUS. ❤

[@shrory]

Experienced Cobbler's are few and very far between. First thing I looked at when interviewing was the applicants shoes.

[@OGBear13]

😎👍🏻Great job ! “Nice tattoo “ 🕷️ 😏

[@roronoazoro3748]

When I watched this video, I felt nostalgic for those beautiful times I have a shoe making certificate from a well-established company in this field in Algeria. For the shoe industry, SO.NE.PEC I obtained the certificate in 1988, and today I work in another field. Something strange at that stage was that we were putting a COMBRION made of metal and not made of hard leather The important thing is a beautiful and clean client Thank you, brother, for posting this video

[@user-pq7vc3yy9h]

Браво! 👏

[@davejudydan]

Incredible you are truly an artist. A true credit to your craft. Thanks

[@CountryDick]

Looks really easy.

[@Waldo_Ilowiecki]

Genius.