Fixing 6 Years Of DAMAGE

[@oetzi022]

Great vid- amazing process, tools, and skill to create an amazing product. One Q- how does reusing the uppers, especially given they needed work too, be such a cost savings? I would think starting over new would be so much quicker and easier that the cost of the additional leather for the upper would be a wash? Thx.

[@jkbootsusa]

We preserve the uppers on a rebuild for several reasons. First and foremost, the uppers are typically in excellent condition! Most wear we see during a rebuild is on the lowers (Vamp, Counter, etc) and if its just a worn out sole we would do a resole instead. This allows the customer to keep boot maintenance costs down, and if a person takes good care of their boots, they can have them for decades with the occasional rebuild or resole. The second reason we preserve the uppers is that many customers have custom/hand-cut uppers cut specifically for their measurements. Thanks for the question! Free free to contact our customer support at [e-mail] with any questions.

[@oetzi022]

@@jkbootsusa Thank you for the detailed response, makes sense.

[@m3rkaba86]

Can you give us an idea on cost of this full rebuild versus a new boot

[@gilbertngo-ngoc-dong5814]

...and it would not be as good looking on KZbin !

[@bekbekk]

😊

[@sadderall-xr9094]

I'm the owner of these boots. WOW how freaking cool is it that you guys featured this rebuild here. These bad boys carried me up thousands of trees in all seasons and in the worst conditions. What a beautiful rebuild, and i cannot WAIT to put these guys back where they belong, working in the trees.

[@waderussell937]

Hope you’re happy with them! Just wondering do you use insoles with them?

[@sadderall-xr9094]

@@waderussell937 no insoles, once the original sole is broken in, it forms a perfect bond with the shape of my foot so I don't need to put in insoles

[@waderussell937]

@@sadderall-xr9094 thanks I appreciate the reply 👍🏼

[@Ouranos47]

I already ordered a pair a couple weeks ago but I have been wondering how long these boots have been lasting others before a resole/rebuild and this is a great testament, I wouldn’t say my line of work is as abusive as logging but it can be tough on a boot so I’m glad to see the potential of my investment can last a good few years before dumping money back into it (if taken care of properly.) I’m really impressed by your use of the sole, props for milking every last bit out of that thing.

[@Ouranos47]

Also to all the haters who don’t understand how hard your work could be on a pair of boots, there is a reason you went with a rough out on the lowers this time, it will be a lot more abrasion resistant and will last you through until you have no more boot sole again.

[@lachlansmith8492]

No annoying running commentaries. Just pure skill.

[@EdBlack-]

Being tired and ready for bed I wanted to skip to the end, but the craftsman in me watched every minute.

[@creeksideconner]

i remember seeing this guy post these boots on reddit. i believe he’s an arborist. solid rebuild

[@fritopg285]

I can honestly say that know JK dose rebuilds like this is the #1 reason I bought my first pair of custom boots from them, the quality and feel of that pair was the reason I am buying my second pair this month.

[@edwardbaker4824]

Nicks are far better

[@tiagobarros5666]

I consider the professional who does this to be more than a worker, but also a true artist for giving new life to utensils that many would think were no longer useful. Not only were the boots restored, they were even better, better finished and more resistant than before. My sincere congratulations and greetings from Brazil.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

One thing I don't think people think about Is the fact that rebuilding these boots takes a lot of skill, and I think that it woud be a great and fun challenge to do it rather than just making a new pair all the time. It's also a wonderful testament to the company as well. So what if they lose some money on it, the long term gains in customer satisfaction as well as knowing HOW the boots wear in a job like logging or tree work is vital for continued improvement of the boot. That's worth the loss of a small amount of money.

[@jkbootsusa]

Thanks for the kind words, that sums it up perfectly! Everyone here takes great pride in these boots 🙌

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

Your statement makes a lot of sense to me.

[@Junior-do1rq]

For all the timberland people saying get a new boot, these are $700 brand new and require dedication to break in. The repair they did was half the price of a new pair and the leather that is left is still in excellent condition.

[@mooseknuckle8334]

With everything you've replaced, it's hard not to call it a new boot.

[@TheMichaellathrop]

I am curious where the line between a rebuild and a new boot is? I also would have thought that those were over that line.

[@buffalobmf]

At this point just buy new boots

[@Takour1]

​@@buffalobmfsaving 200$ doing this instead

[@buffalobmf]

@@Takour1 better off just buying new boots

[@Takour1]

@@buffalobmf maybe yeah but maybe some boots are in good enough condition to be rebuilt

[@Wildlifeencounters24-7]

WOW. That was an amazing transformation! My five year old son and I were both captivated by your video. You are a master craftsman!

[@RezRydatwo3]

As a wildland firefighter, this was a great video to watch. Always wondered how boots were made, I’m personally on my 4 pair. I wear White’s smokejumpers and have since 1997, but to see any boot rebuilt was amazing. I appreciate the time and effort that goes into every pair of handmade boots. You can really feel the difference between handmade and assembly line. I appreciate the work you guys do, the detail you guys do means comfort and protection for feet.

[@jkbootsusa]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@edwardbaker4824]

Get a pair of Nicks instead

[@RezRydatwo3]

@@edwardbaker4824 I owned a pair of Nick’s, loved those rough outs. My tribe doesn’t have an agreement with them for discounts like they do White’s, otherwise I would go back.

[@cgordon3]

While a very impressive rebuild, this felt like more of a ‘because we can’ situation. Shows the skill involved, gives the craftsmanship a platform, and gives the craftsmen involved an opportunity to do something’s they wouldn’t normally do. Not always about cost… and these are truly now a custom built pair of boots. Very well done. Whoever owns those boots is now likely a customer for life.

[@dennismall9705]

Talk about pure professionalism and craftsmanship, what a fantastic job on those boots . Not their first rodeo😅

[@ГенийРыба]

Всегда интересно наблюдать за работой мастера,браво!!!супер!!!

[@tonym4130]

I have had the same wooden broom for the last 20 years, and so far, I have replaced 15 brushes and 17 broomsticks

[@stuartanderson7102]

That old saying Look after your broom... Honestly came for this

[@mark-wn5ek]

How about the witch that rides it?

[@kgb1982]

@@mark-wn5ek🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one

[@lorrainebarlow6754]

too many episodes of fools and horses, I think

[@alanyoder7629]

Very interesting seeing the difference between a factory repair and a cobbler repair.

[@duncancremin1708]

I’m watching this and while I’m highly impressed with the skills and craftsmanship on display, I’m forcefully reminded of the 100+ year old broom in my grandparents house, when I was young. Over its lifetime and through several generations of the family, it had several new heads and a few new handles, with the result that it bore no resemblance to the original broom, bought on Patrick Street, in the late 1800s. But my grandmother was proud of it and would never consider buying a new one. She kept repairing her own one, in memory of her own grandfather, who originally owned it. In her mind, it was still the same broom that was used in service to the British landlord, then retired to the peasants cottage and passed through the generations. Nothing could convince her that it was, at best, a 1960s broom with a 1970s handle.

[@brianbloom1799]

To the owner of the boots, All the great work this man did, must of cost you a lot of money,

[@sadderall-xr9094]

Owner of the boots, not really that expensive, these boots are back where they belong, up in the trees tearing it up

[@edwardbaker4824]

He woulda been better with a pair of Nicks

[@Isaacelijahmusic]

So satisfying! One day I will have a pair of JKs! Hoping I can find someone to restore my Danners for now.

[@patrickmiao1698]

Wow, you guys are awesome. Those are some tough rebuilt boots. These videos are entertaining but educational at the same time. What a testament of how well built your boots are.

[@ruatarengsicolneyrengsi8924]

It's a treat to watch the process unfold. Congratulations. What skill!!!

[@vojtik1234]

I don't get it. So much money and time invested in old boots where they end up replacing 80% and the other 20% is leather in disastrous condition. Why not just buy new ones? Is it worth it financially and how long will the cracked leather last?

[@janbonte6422]

Sentimental value? Maybe these particular boots aren't made anymore? Who knows... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tommyjoestallings855]

It's a sentimental thing.

[@_Korinzu]

While it can be sentimental value, it can also be for the fit and wear. The uppers which hug the ankle and calf are already broken in just right for the owner that it's comfortable. Long days working in a pair of broken in boots versus new make a load of difference in comfort. Yes the lowers will need to be broken in all over again, but only the lowers and not the uppers. Working in a pair of boots that are stiff from top to bottom just sucks, so even a little bit of relief goes a long way.

[@marcoantonioretamoza]

Tal ves valdrá la Pena!!! 😂 🙋🏻🇲🇽

[@frankytanky5076]

I mean it is basically a new boot. Gotta throw out like 80 percent of it.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

BRAVO!!! So well done. Beautiful boots. I was truly skeptical at first sight of the worn boot but you did a masterpiece.

[@ВладимирЧервонный-о7э]

Браво мастеру!!!! Это уже искуство, не каждому дано так любить удобство людей! Браво✌

[@estherchung5514]

You guys are the most talented guys I have ever seen. One of them is so good with the sewing machine. You guys reminded me of the story “The Elves and the Shoemaker” and you guys are the talented elves.

[@jkbootsusa]

Thank you very much! Lots of skilled workers working here 👍

[@petteriheino9856]

I absolutely love the craftmanship here and wish I had some of it but I cannot help but to think of my grand pa's axe. It only has the shaft changed three times and the blade twice. ❤

[@Prez2013]

Awesome video and displaying the skill and craftsmanship behind the scenes. I really enjoyed the footage and all the details, precise cuts, and tools. Strong work!!!!

[@jkbootsusa]

Awesome, thank you!

[@geniuskatt]

Awesome video and the results were amazing! Love seeing things get repaired and put back to work instead of tossing and replacing. Sure a new pair might have been close to the same price but no new boot will ever have the character of this revived pair.

[@dawnyofthelight]

This video is very amazing to watch you never know how much work goes into the shoes and the boots that go on your feet until you watch a video like this I have a full noun new respect for people who make our shoes and our boots thank you for your hard work

[@jkbootsusa]

Absolutely! Thank you

[@beyondthehorizon8674]

Badass video! Watched it through and through. Need to pick me up a pair. I’m so over my red wings lol

[@aires69uk]

That is astonishingly good work.. I wish I'd kept my boots to send to you guys.. awesome job.

[@evgeny_grinko]

I like this vintage and at the same time brand new look. It definitely worth it.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

And already half broken in

[@browill9]

Amazing 👏. I thoroughly enjoyed watching every minute of this rebuild. Thanx for sharing. GBU

[@jkbootsusa]

Our pleasure!

[@Ulfgarius]

UTTERLY IMPOSSIBLE!!!! I would have thrown these boots in the bin when I first saw them....... but here we are!!!!!!!! Just incredible.

[@edwardbaker4824]

Buy Nicks

[@Capochin950]

Amazing skill.Best demonstration of skillI I have ever seen .

[@jkbootsusa]

Thank you 🙌

[@billystpaul8907]

I think I would of bought a new pair after all of that use and wear and tear. A very good rebuild. I hope the owner gets many more years from them.

[@dr.johnwatson2503]

Fantastic work by people that obviously love what they do and respect their customers that give them business. This here is a rarity in our society.

[@bryantgutierrez9191]

I know it’s not glamorous or exciting, but gosh darn I always wanted to work with Leather and boots as little kid. Make, repair, and shine them. I wish i had this job.

[@АнтонидаХрулева]

Залипательное видео ! Волшебники ! БлагоДарю !

[@reinerjurczewski1746]

6 Jahre? 20 wird wohl eher der Fall sein, 20 Jahre ohne Pflege, da kann man nichts anderes erwarten. Aber alle Achtung, was ein Mann seines Faches aus diesen Trümmerhaufen wieder machen kann. Das Laufwerk ist ja besser als zu Zeiten des Neuerwerbs. Wenn man weiß, was man da macht, bekommt man alles wieder hin. Toll Hut ab.😉 👏👍👍

[@jkbootsusa]

Thank you 🙌

[@Bearded360]

Those boots are sick. Why did they choose not to oil the uppers?

[@jenysanta7718]

Incredible rebuild. Thanks for sharing.

[@Molecule3030]

Wow ! What an amazing repair job. I love the quality and craftsmanship put into these boots. This is a work of art!

[@andyukh1625]

Now that is a work of art ! My wife laughed when I purchased a pair of Handmaid timberland Tackhead boots for £60 (unbelievable) in a TK Maxx store in the UK ! She’s gone through 5-6 pairs of boots now and mine are still rolling along looking as classy as when they were first made ! Don’t they say “ your feet are what you wear on them”………….. never forgotten that ! We’ll done guys beautiful work 👏🏽

[@jkbootsusa]

Wise words, Thank you!

[@sixtyonesix]

At what point does a shoe repair become the ship of theseus

[@О-дв]

Шедевр!!!Обувь старая ,но там правильная,технически удобная колодка,не жалко ни каких денег нога у себя дома,это самое превосходное!!!Талант делать отлично свою работу!!!💯🥇💰🥇

[@Гоша-у3б]

Это целое искусство 👍👍👍

[@theneverman]

Thoroughly enjoyable. My JKs arrived today.

[@steveforbes6303]

All the people saying just buy new don't understand that you can't buy something of this quality off the shelf. It has to be remade and is 10 times better than the original.

[@edwardbaker4824]

Only when buying Nicks

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Really wish I had seen this video before I had thrown out my old Corcoran boots they were the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. The were worn daily on construction sites and just hanging out.

[@Tokyo-In-My-Dreamz]

Who else is watching in bed before bed😅

[@ccrosby100]

Yes, you have discovered us! Love and respect from Bribabe Australia.

[@gzdcn]

Me in Kenya 🇰🇪

[@SethKibler]

Me

[@edwardbaker4824]

NEVER

[@kalebferreira7445]

I can't believe how beautiful a work can be. Beautiful, so much beauty, hard to put in words.

[@jkbootsusa]

Wow, thank you!

[@dozerboy67]

What an incredible video and and awesome testament to the American working man! My father was a combat veteran and a tree surgeon, he wore boots like this every day to work. I would go with him even at 5 and help him with his gear, he taught me that if you buy the best gear and take care of it, it will take care of you. Kudos to the men who rebuilt these amazing pair of boots, and the man who owns them! 🫡🇺🇸🙏💪👊🤙

[@umbrellasebastiansanchez9094]

Работа хорошая конечно, но просто какой смысл в таком ремонте? Проще да и дешевле новые изготовить было бы...

[@shikkay4449]

Типа хорошо разношены по ноге, мягкие. И ещё прочные

[@pavelv1963]

@@shikkay4449 так новые же тоже можно разносить и займет это максимум месяц, за то полностью новые

[@JosePereira-t1f]

Verdadeira obra de um artista, quando na minha infância e juventude sempre usei calçados por encomenda, sempre valorizem esses profissionais o que hoje desapareceram o de andam os poucos e fico imprecionado com tamanha dedicação do que vejo nos vídeos! Parabéns pra esses artistas.

[@alexruner3912]

Работал пацаном на обувной фабрике, все было интересно, ничего не умел по началу, вспомник как это было, 25 лет прошло как

[@aishasuponitskaya1001]

Им было сто лет, теперь они проживут еще сто! Браво!

[@micahsilke1]

That’s gotta cost more than a new pair!

[@the_sharp_carpenter]

Saves $200..

[@Artemis-v8i]

I did the math and you would spend 44% more by buying a new pair

[@Kain9407]

​@the_sharp_carpenter Someone's math is bad. There is no way the leather at the top of those boots is worth the time/labor to disassemble and repair as opposed to just stamping new tops.

[@the_sharp_carpenter]

@@Kain9407 lol no it's on the website, the upper is the most expensive part and the part that takes the longest to break in. It has the most stitching, and components. Also it's just part of buying into a handmade boot, you're paying a premium for the ability to have them rebuilt.

[@rpc717]

I think that's the main point - he doesn't have to break in a new upper.

[@glaeken4196]

There is something that is just so calming as to watch a master at their craft. BZ.

[@АндрейРешетняк-н6ь]

Мне нравится гвозди,саморезы думаю сварки не хватает💪

[@eso-era]

думаю жд костылей будет достаточно

[@Maciste982]

One single word..... PERFECT!

[@shtoda_grigoriy]

Интересно сколько сттит у них такой ремонт ???

[@hellwisp9459]

Думаю процентов на 30 дешевле самой обуви, потому что оригинал имел полностью кожаную подошву, и её заменили на резину, ну и тут фактически изготовление новых, по лекалу и эскизу старых. Короче дорого, учитывая что ботинки ручного пошива.

[@jamalham7802]

Wow ! Amazing work! Good job.

[@rustamutalov]

Я удевляюсь, почему реставрировать такой старый сапог когда можно сделать новый с нуля? Объясните пожалуйста)

[@KerbonautTV]

Потому что много денег стоит.

[@markeaster8301]

Nice professional rebuild! I had a local cobbler resole a pair of riding boots, guy was a hack, sole was falling off within a week.

[@huascarleiva8417]

INCREDIBLE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Absolutely Beautiful pair of Boots 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@papayafigure]

I'm impressed. How much did this cost? It's not a regular rebuild. I think it would be better to buy a brand new one.

[@johnversluis3084]

i agree rebuild $560 new boots

[@WolfMimirMori]

I believe these rebuilds are slightly cheaper than new boots. So why not simply get new ones you ask, well cause the uppers don't really need to be changed. It's a fair bit of leather that simply has no need to be thrown out and can easily be re-used, so why not re-use it and simply save even if it's but a little bit of money?

[@Occuria1]

Have you ever had a very well broken in set of uppers?

[@edrader]

the boots were $450 new. the rebuild cost $1600

[@Tallnerdyguy]

$200 less than new ones. So worth it.

[@quinnabun1173]

This is so satisfying to watch!!Amazing Skills!!!❤

[@jkbootsusa]

Thank you!!

[@DA-ev1jb]

Why would someone let them get that bad what a shame but in good hands.

[@TheNunakun]

Not a shame at all if it was used as intended. They pushed it as far as the pair could last, and that is splendid, even using all the tread. It's a true shame if they were worn lightly, like a car never driven.

[@user-vsmsdos]

Agreed, he got his money's worth for sure

[@bassheadlife492]

​@TheNunakun it was obviously not cleaned and conditioned properly, the owner did not put effort into caring for the leather

[@sadderall-xr9094]

​@@bassheadlife492I'm the owner of these boots. Like I said on the reddit post about them being sent in, it's 6 years (or 12000+ hours) of logging, and tree climbing in all seasons. These bad boys were absolutely comfortable the entire time. As for the care you think I didn't put in, I conditioned them about every 2 months or as needed. The gaping holes you see are from when I would climb with a large saw (Husqvarna 572xp) and accidentally kick straight into a chain tooth.

[@sadderall-xr9094]

​@@TheNunakunthey've lived a good, FULL life as tree climbing/logging boots, and I can't wait to get them back where they belong, up in the trees fucking shit up

[@209lapko]

What a wonderful job! Well done sir, you are indeed an Artist

[@jkbootsusa]

We are passionate about what we do! 🛠️

[@buffalobmf]

90% of the boot was replaced. At that point just buy new ones

[@Tallnerdyguy]

70% and the upper, around the ankle is the worst part to break in. While you like to live in a disposable society and waste money, this person saved $200 by saving the worst part to break in

[@buffalobmf]

@@Tallnerdyguy ooo $200. Stop being a baby and just break it in again. I break boots in once a yr. Work pays for a new set every yr

[@stanleyyelnats9310]

​@@buffalobmf "ooo 200" idiot

[@EvanJH02]

@@buffalobmfI’d rather save $200 on a pair of $650 boots. You’re not better than us.

[@jomoju]

That was he get it a new pair of boots with old parts

[@beastmodejelly8654]

These men earned every penny 🫡

[@hardtruth603]

This makes absolutely zero sense to me, absolutely none. Great show of skill/craftsmanship with the ability to strip and build a new boot using back less than 30% of the original. Add in the time it took to strip the boot back, just to get a well worn uppers and then to build a new pair of boots and the cost vs saving binning materials IMHO, isn't worth it and would cost the customer could be 30-50% more than just buying a new pair. This from someone who recycles and tries to rebuild/fix/reuse anything they can vs buying new. Let the haters let their hate fly, or be actually useful and give me a understanding of the why of this if I'm wrong.

[@tomasparra720]

exactly, just make a new boot 🤣 it's easier and maybe the cost it's almost the same

[@aquaticegg422]

these boots are a bit over 600 plus the extra cost of the comp toe. Jks boot rebuilds are 330

[@aquaticegg422]

cheaper to do the rebuild, plus with how hard it is to get your hands on a pair of new jks youd probably need to make a custom pair which can be upward of $800

[@rainman6080]

Beside the above mentioned comments it’s already mostly broken in. It takes a good month to get the upper to where it’s at the sweet spot and doesn’t bite or need to switch lace pattern. They are worth every penny.

[@paulnola-v2f]

Could be that the old boots are sentimental and the owner wanted to keep them regardless of the cost of the work. I still have my boots from USMC basic training, and they still fit. Rough from age, but I would consider having them restored some day. More expensive than buying new boots for sure, but they have important meaning so I would have them repaired/restored.

[@HK-jz7lz]

Amazing skills, best boot video by far👍👍👍👍

[@gleamtarrest6310]

Do you not make new pairs of thise particular boots? Why not just buy a new pair.. i mean really.

[@jesseklansek2151]

Probably just to showcase the fact that they can be recrafted, in practicality it would probably make more sense to just buy new, but hey, customer is happy, and they got to make a great video, win win

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Save $200 and don't have to break in uppers? Stop throwing stuff away that isn't garbage

[@gleamtarrest6310]

@@Tallnerdyguy shut up

[@tenchannel8895]

This is what we call it's appreciated

[@Tallnerdyguy]

@@gleamtarrest6310 or waste more, child

[@JB.Olsen7]

Great video. After years of searching for a great boot, I think my next purchase will be the 300X. I’m a groundskeeper in the south, so comfortable and tough boots are a must. I’ve been through many boots since I’ve started this profession, and they’ve all lasted about 9 months. Time for a change!

[@edwardbaker4824]

CHANGE TO NICKS

[@lwnissstories7693]

Very good job , New one with soul of the first one,

[@icychap]

I was on the fence. This video convinced me. Ordering this week.

[@jkbootsusa]

Great to hear, were sure you'll love them!

[@ivoolazabal7323]

Gran trabajo de restauración!!!. Saludos desde Uruguay.

[@BADURELGADIR-dd2ck]

Well done.. amazing work.. you are really an expert man.. thank you for enjoying me.

[@TheNathan696969]

What an amazing build, miss being a cobler every time i watch these. Such an awarding trade

[@Mikey4808]

If I may ask, why did you leave the cobbling profession?

[@TheNathan696969]

@Mikey4808 i started as a pair of hands on a Saturday for a friend of the family, took to it like a duck to water. Ended up learning from a true artisan of his craft. Started working thursdays and fridays as well but the shop owner couldnt afford to give me extra hours or a further pay increase. So i looked elsewhere for full time employment. I was young and i could have stayed in the game by going elsewhere but privately owned cobblers aren't too common round my area and there was no way i was working for a chain store as We Saw alot of shit turn up from timpsons that we had to put right. I also didn't have the aspirations or money at the time to start my own business so I decided to pass the job onto my brother and I went out looking for full-time employment. Ended up.working in a supermarket for a year before deciding to go into further education. Now I work construction. I'm the lead Commissioning Manager on one of the largest civil engineering projects in the UK. so yeah, although I miss the trade I don't think there would ever be a time for me to return given my lucrative career in construction.

[@edwardbaker4824]

You can always go back to it

[@TheNathan696969]

@edwardbaker4824 alas my current line of work seems to be keeping the bills payed and is also rewarding in it's own right.

[@skeeet5758]

Finally seen somebody actually fix a pair of boots everybody else is like well those are too gone I can't justify fix them because of the money some people just want their stuff fixed it don't matter they're you know pretty much you just use the uppers but you know that's still their boots

[@TheRoadhammer379]

To those saying that 80% of the boot has been replaced and it's basically a "new" boot, yes and no. The upper of the boot, the part that wraps the ankle and calf is one of the hardest parts of the boot to form and break in. This is why we prefer to get our boots rebuilt instead of buying entirely new. The benefits of new soles, new toe leather and broke in uppers is amazing, they fit like gloves when rebuilt

[@Htfs57h4j8]

Fixing? THAT'S A WHOLE NEW BOOTS!!!!!!

[@JunktionJack]

It’s a royal boondoggle I tell you

[@istvanpregun3817]

I wish the world worked like this.

[@LuisMedina-tn8nb]

That work was a masterpiece

[@MathieuDeVinois]

Nice rebuild. The craftsmanship is great. I like the idea of repairing used things. I guess no cobbler will repair my old boots although they are in a far better condition than those. At least not for a price worth it. In this case the finances would be interesting too. Although there might be some sentimental reasons or even the wish to break in only the most necessary now and then maybe change the upper part once it’s gone to only wear that one in. I don’t think the argument of doing that because it’s cheaper than new boots is applicable ;)

[@jkbootsusa]

Thanks it sure is a lot of work! When you purchase a set of JK Boots, they can be resoled multiple times which is much cheaper than rebuilding and then when the boots need to be rebuilt we offer a rebuild service (just like this one) that the costs about half of the price of buying a new set. If you would like to check the pricing check out our repairs tab on our website at jkboots.com 🙌

[@MathieuDeVinois]

@@jkbootsusa​​⁠​⁠​⁠ thank you. I didn’t expect an answer :) that’s actually a great service you offer. I would definitely think about it but I am in Europe. And my boots I was talking about actually are Austrian army boots. Made in 1983 they were already used when I got them. 😅 there are still so many used boots around there that you can get them in Army shops for about 50 Euros easily. But your videos showed me that a nice conditioning can change a lot. As I normally only use shoe paste I bought some conditioner to give them a little treatment. Let’s see if they like it :) keep the great work up. I’ll keep enjoying your craftsmenship.

[@adammartin8026]

That two tone look is slick 😎

[@TRGthaKING]

I have a poor connection so i've only seen 0:04 of this video and the first thing i thought was " Just buy some new boots" that hole scared me lmao

[@AudioFileZ]

I'm a third gen shoe repairer. I don't have lasts and a hide cutting press with dies so I always enjoy watching a craftsman use these. I have a Rapid E 317 like your sole stitcher. I've never taken off the guide/fence like shown here to stitch the sole interior as far inward, and I learned this technique just by watching here. Also I did not realize the stitcher had enough height to stitch through a 12-iron (?) leather sole plus a Vibram Montagnabloc 100 sole. Is there a mod you guys did to allow the extra thickness of the leather vamp, full leather sole, plus Vibram 100 to feed and sew properly. To make two rows of stitching evenly spaced without the help of the guide is very impressive! What nails did you use to nail the shank and heel. They look just like the 8/8 rubber heel nails I have but with a tulip underside of head fluting and possibly just a slightly smaller head. I am very impressed with your re-build here.

[@F.haique]

That vibram is just amazing

[@jkbootsusa]

Yes sir 💪

[@scottdavenport1833]

Fantastic rebuild.

[@mikeluongo6338]

Beautiful and skillful rebuild, true craftsmanship!!!!! For the owner Hubbard boot grease my friend!!!! LOL!

[@udayakumar5728]

True craftsmanship..

[@ДмитрийБубко-ж9п]

Супер настоящий профи это космос,завораживает все👍👍👍💪💯🏅

[@cadshoesdesign]

Fantasic, guy. I am a shoes designer, too. And I like your videos.

[@jeejaroo]

What amazes me is that they know how to keep the nails from puncturing through to the inside, or even from hitting the last so they can still pull it out.

[@ОльгаМорева-м5д]

Thanks video's shoots, very beautiful. Good master👌

[@LondonCultureWar]

The Boot of Theseus! Is it even the same boot anymore?