From Worn Out to New | Red Wing Moc Toe Boots

[@167curly]

Your viewers are right. It is therapeutic to watch craftsmen at work.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Agree

[@curtisharms3172]

Yes absolutely

[@stringlarson1247]

Yep. I love the vintage mahines plus the ASMR.

[@nathanlief]

Turn off the news and watch men actually working and creating. It is very therapeutic.

[@henrywest7217]

Never underestimate the reassuring therapeutic value of watching someone perform a task that he is very good at. No matter what the task.

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

Mark Twain said that he loved hard work and that he could watch someone do it all day.

[@Pro-shoe-repair]

😂❤

[@frankieb2784]

Wonderful job on the boots and the video! I’m one of those who has commented on the ptsd therapeutic aspect of the videos. I had a massive spinal surgery 2 years ago and was in an icu related delirium for nearly a week. I could not sleep without relieving certain horrors . Your videos helped me survive and get past that. I’ve got a great surgeon that is very aware of this and is doing a lot of this work with colleagues on these issues that first responders, and others are facing. Therapy is one great avenue and the magnetic resonance therapy field is another. But Trenton & Heath are indeed now a part of this! Frank in Colorado

[@Mattyice_433]

As an avid wearer of Red Wing 877’s and now 10877’s for 15+ years I can honestly say that there is nothing better than a re-soled pair of boots! Instant comfort!!! Break ins are the hardest, but like any journeyman worth a durn, you take an old pair and switch at break or as needed.

[@mwpadony]

What I love about this video are the sounds of all the activities and machines. You don't want any terrible music spoiling the video like so many others do. Keep the sounds real. Well done !!

[@ReddOchober]

RN here, when on break during or after a work, I frequently visit your or Adam Savage’s channel. It helps me escape, relax, and decompress for a bit.

[@Ocarafeio]

I've found your channel during the pandemic and for me was very terapeutical and relaxed me during that dark time. Thanks

[@TrentonHeath]

So glad to hear that! Thank you for watching.

[@Ocarafeio]

@@TrentonHeath greetings from Brazil.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Great to be able to re-use the welt and not have to re-do the other row of stitching on the side. As usual, superb job and bravo, gents!

[@DubTuck002]

I've started leather work because of my PTS. Watching videos like this and doing some tasks like edging and cutting keeps my mind free of junk

[@NonLegitNation2]

2:49 did those boots really have a RFID chip embedded in the sole?

[@TrentonHeath]

Could be. First time we’ve ever seen one on a pair of Red Wings.

[@michaelxr2460]

I bought a pair of used 1907’s on eBay and resoled them myself (after watching all of T&H’s videos of course), and they had RFID just like this.

[@bcham7373]

It is therapeutic my cancer came back last year so it helps me relax and not worry as much. Keep up the great work.

[@kranson8514]

I wish you all you need to get through your time trouble, keep trying to enjoy life. Warmest regards 😉👍

[@sasquatch885]

If someone had told me a couple years ago that I would really enjoy watching a couple cats doing shoe repairs, I would have said they were nuts.😬

[@TrentonHeath]

😉😁👍 We appreciate you watching!

[@grilawrfr101]

Agreed. N not to take the shine from these gentlemen wait till you go down the horse shoeing side of yt.

[@TheSaw410]

Started my strange addiction to this by finding some old Brian the Bootmaker videos. Epic.

[@scottjohnson5132]

@@grilawrfr101 I love the cow hoof trimming channels.

[@aaronrandolph8900]

Dude, me too

[@goldjohn883]

I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I get excited when you guys upload a new video. I like seeing the craftsmanship of shoes getting repaired while also listening to the work getting done. I'm subbed to many different channels for relaxing and your guys channel is one of them.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad you enjoy them.

[@bbish305]

Recovering from a stroke, last November. Watch videos and really enjoy them. Keep up the good work!

[@curtisharms3172]

I just went through two separate surgeries that had me down and off work for nearly three months. I watched several of your videos while healing. They are very therapeutic. Thank you

[@aussiesoulsurfer553]

Therapeutic heck yes! In a society of fast fashion it’s so good seeing boots resoled and ready for use

[@sevenhornets]

Why is there a RFID strip in the sole @2:50 mark in the video ?

[@kall3467]

I'm curious of that myself.

[@wazzupktp]

I have those same boots, is someone tracking them?

[@andrexxxuk]

It is a #2254-cB112F trans tag for the general rfid tag system used by most retailers to stop fraud and shop lifting - however, it can back-tag your location with the inert Hs117 static chip for transponder location…. If you know what you’re doing..😉

[@sevenhornets]

@ already tracking our phones why my boots too. Have to go barefoot from now on I guess.

[@waxedearth5425]

Those polyurethane soles are nice. Got a bit of a squish to them and they wear down slower. Wolverine uses them on their wedge sole 1000 miles too.

[@TrentonHeath]

I agree. I personally like them a bit more than the Vibram Christy sole.

[@trollivernorth3601]

I was just telling my wife how soothing it was to watch these videos. Guess I'm not the only one.

[@dhvoith]

These videos are therapeutic! I've always enjoyed watching someone who knows their craft making the old look like new. Auto, aircraft, or motorcycle restoration, home renovation, and even shoe repair. Very satisfying!

[@jlotoo850]

Bookbinding is relaxing as well...

[@mrbvohlen]

I remember the time I spent with my father-in-law at his workshop. He is a certified orthopaedic shoemaker in Germany. I loved watching him work. When I see your videos, I seem to smell the leather, the solvents and the glue. But something was different from your videos. My father-in-law's workshop was a kind of meeting place in the village. Friends came by regularly. A wonderful place for men's chats. I like your content and my memories from 20 years ago. Tranks.

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks for footage of todays video. Was a pleasure to see a nice friendly budget resole. Have a great weekend.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@calanon534]

"Folks with PTSD" *Raises hand* You guys are relaxing to watch. And yes, you have helped me. Thank you.

[@JM-wy6sq]

Love those boots they are probably one of my favorites to wear

[@EchoInRed]

Agreed on the calming watching effects. My favorite channels to watch before bed are this and a furniture restoration channel. I love the long segments just showing the process with no voice over. Its comforting to watch something be treated well and made good again!

[@eddieg945]

Love seeing an old pair of boots get a new life 🙌🏽

[@donaldgreathouse6611]

Excellent! Thank you for the restoration. It certainly is therapeutic watching your videos. Much appreciated!

[@richr7604]

Great job on a quality pair of boots, it's good to see there's still skilled Cobblers (shoe repair technicians) around. I used to scrub my leather jump boots twice a year like that back in the late 70's- early 80's. Thank you for a relaxing video..

[@ritzy2299]

I’m a mom, and yes, watching y’all’s videos is extremely calming after a 12 hour work day and a morning and night of caring for my 2 year old. My daughter and I will settle down and watch y’all and usually she’ll fall asleep.

[@TrentonHeath]

We love it! Thanks so much for sharing that. It means a lot to us as well.

[@albertorivera4745]

I always wonder how many ladies are into crazy boot channels like dudes 👍

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I’ve even been known to have to wake up after 1 of their videos

[@tomandlisamckibbin3761]

Fascinating, such a cool trade. A lost art.

[@brianathern9154]

Fantastic job even for the every man's boots and no frills. Its therapeutic because I enjoy craftsmanship and to quote my late father "Son if you're going to do something then do it right. Put your time and talents into the work because half-assed is only your half best ". Yep that's almost 40 years of being a sheet metal tinsmith passing down straight forward wisdom to us. I smile every time I get to use his old tools. Keep sending us videos of the labor of love dream for many years. Blessings

[@elliottsmith3632]

I don't know if other viewers would be interested in this but could you do a video of the machines that you use in the shoe repair craft?

[@FraldinhoBJJ]

These videos are extremely cathartic. Like legit super relaxing . I like the idea of learning about cobbling but I just figured we all liked these videos for that reason. I sit around after work or on a day like today, a relaxing Sunday before heading back to work just listening and watching .

[@xxhookem12xx]

Basic? possibly. However that "Basic" repair turned that pair of shoes into a completely different looking pair. Thats how good you guys are. Goes to show the results you can achieve by giving everything you have even doing the most basic of things. Love you guys man, plz keep up the hard work.

[@artflorez1568]

Great job! Since you talked about this being a basic "budget" repair, how much did this cost versus one will all the bells and whistles?

[@jerijames2876]

wow, crisp. love those types of work boots. i worked in electric utility for 40+ yrs and earlier in my yrs the companies stopped making these types of boots for ladies. that hurt. these boots were cushiony and wore great. miss wearing steel toed boots now after being retired since 2019. you are right , this is therapeutic. thanks.

[@sbishop6450]

True about the videos being therapeutic. Often watch before going to bed. Switches off the mind from the days problems. Keep on doing them. ❤🇬🇧

[@paulsheffield888]

Hiya Fellas. Good to see your videos again. I know I've mentioned this a dozen times but my favorite part is when you guys add humor into them. The sounds are definitely relaxing but the humor is my favorite. Thanks again! Paul in Forest Virginia

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for the input. It was just me in this one. Heath’s the comedian of the two. 😁

[@paulsheffield888]

@@TrentonHeath Really? I thought it was you because in many past videos, you were the one inching Heath on. 😀

[@vicenteg1990]

Your videos are definitely therapeutic, like watching artist paint art. You guys actually inspired me to dip my toes in my own project. Question! What leather weight do you guys use for the mid soles. Keep up the great work and keep those videos coming.

[@jamiewickens1014]

Another great video. I have a few questions, just for my own curiosity. 1. Is there any benefit to shoe makers glue over barge cement? 2. how long do the shoes stay in the press for. and finally, 3. why do cobbler anvils move so much, wouldn't it be easier (quieter) if the were mostly stationary with some rotation?

[@TimothyEnloe]

Great work. Could you have just replaced the outsoles and left the cork, midsole, and stitching intact? Or do rubber outsoles and rubber midsoles not separate cleanly from each other? Thank you.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*I've watched many cobbler videos on various channels. The outcome is similar to what I saw here. Often when trying to remove the wedge soles from the midsoles, the wedge takes a little bit of the midsole with it. At **2:12** when they're lightly sanding down the welt, you do see a bit of the midsole at the heel area. They sand it off so they can stitch a midsole on later. The difficulty is like trying to remove two stickers from one another, without tearing each other apart. So yea, they don't pull apart too cleanly. I often see cobblers remove the wedge and midsole together, to make it easier. I've seen videos where cobblers try to remove the wedge, and they're literally slicing their way through to remove it. It leaves a bumpy texture behind on the midsole whenever they do that. The rubber wedge and rubber midsole are stuck together very tightly. So it's better to remove them both as one piece.* *With that bumpy texture from slicing, I've also seen cobblers sand the area to make it smooth and flat. But that would make the midsole uneven with the thickness/thinness in different areas. It'll just wear down quicker. So it's better to replace the midsole with a new one. That way you'll have an even thickness across your boots, and won't wear down as quickly as a sanded down one.* *For the cork, it can be left alone if the condition of the cork looks ok to the cobbler. If it doesn't, they can ask the customer if they want the cork replaced. Same with the welt. However, in this video, they left the welt alone since the condition of it looked fine. Hope any of this helps!*

[@TimothyEnloe]

This is a very thorough explanation. Thank you.

[@davidtatum8682]

Never in a million years did i expect that watching a dude fix a pair of shoes, clean a carpet, polish some brass, or restore a table would be so damn interesting.

[@delazal0316]

Your channel is really therapeutic! Especially during the pandemic, your videos helped a lot!! Thank you!!

[@davidbrooks4294]

Thank You, answered my question from last video about my Thorogood moc toe, wedge soul, steel toe boots. Gives me hope.

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

It is amazing how much I actually enjoy watching you transform shoes to original functionality. On a completely unrelated topic, I hope your dad is doing well these days, I haven't seen any Stormin Norman videos posted lately, and I always enjoyed his analysis of various situations. I thought surely he would have something to say about the political landscape we have these days.

[@01tangodown]

I love old world craftsmanship. Im fortunate to live very close to whites boots so I mostly buy those as they are made the old way by hand which certainly makes a difference. Keep up the good work!

[@danherrick5785]

My company made whites boots in Clintonville Wisconsin back in the 90's. Good boot.

[@01tangodown]

​@danherrick5785 what company was that? I wasn't aware they were made anywhere else besides the pnw.

[@danherrick5785]

@@01tangodown We were a plant owned by LaCrosse Footwear. LaCrosse purchased Danner Boots back in the 90s. This was a Danner plant that made boots for various other brands. Whites was one of them. I actually have a pair. One boot has a Danner label, and the other has a Whites label. Same boot with differnet camo pattern and leather tanning, but same construction. When we made the Whites boots, we would use a gore-tex waterproof bootie for both brands. These booties had a Danner logo on them all. We asked Whites Boots if it would be a problem to have a Danner stamped bootie inside a Whites boot. They had no problem at all. So look inside your Whites boots, you might find a Danner label.

[@ShaneSharpVlogs]

Great job as always! Yes, watching the repairs and the sounds are therapeutic. Keep up the great work!

[@paull3042]

Seriously guys… I love your videos! Especially the ones with work boots. I bought a pair of Red Wing 1907’s because of your channel. When they need a resole, they’ll be coming your way!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We’re happy to help.

[@RatdogDRB]

Had to run this morning, so catching up this evening. Nice job on the hoof-covers.

[@hexum9449]

Excellent video. Simple, right to the point, and excellent craftsmanship. Thank you!

[@sajmon154]

love those restoration videos where they always add oversized things, add liek 3 times over the materials, put way to much stuff, then cut it, sand it, shave it. All of it then goes to the bin, then to landfill, then we have microplastic in our foor and inside our bodies. Well done.

[@JoeMomma-mx8ek]

I have those same boots. I’m a retired union crane operator (local 12 in Los Angeles), and worked the iron workers of local 433 & 416 the majority of the time. These are the boots they also wear. I love my boots, but the soles are the weak point for me. Sitting in the cab with my feet cocked sideways and on the throttle & swing brake, the rear right outside corners always wear out. The soles are soft like erasers. But the leather is soft & comfortable, and you can see where it’s molded around my pinky toes because I have wide feet. I just dropped them off at Red Wing yesterday to have my third set of soles put on. I’ll deal with the soft eraser soles because the boots have molded to my feet & feel like slippers. And that my friends is why people resole their boots and don’t buy new ones. How long would it take to get new leather to become one with your fat foot again?

[@learning6253]

Another great transformation. Just the basics. Great video!

[@MrCabimero]

How old are the machines that you use? How do you find anyone today to repair the machines? How many years did you train for your profession and where did you learn it? Thanks ! Really admire you and your skills!

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Great job they look awesome! Based on the welt I’m thinking those are 1907’s, I have the same boots, they’re my favorite boots I’ve ever owned.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Yeah, they’re great boots.

[@AeonOfAwareness]

Your videos are incredibly therapeutic and have helped me me avoid many an anxiety attack. I’m about to turn 32 in October and really want to get my first good pair of Moc Toes but man they’re spendy for good quality… 😢

[@SJLamb-te3dt]

I liked this video. I probably would never go to a cobbler to have shoes completely reworked. I have visited a cobbler to get a longer life out of a well broken in pair of hiking boots that just needed a sole replacement. It was interesting to see what something I would ask for looks like from the craftsman’s point of view! If I needed an expensive fix, honestly, I would probably buy new boots. But to extend the life of a pair of boots I have at a price that costs significantly less than new boots? Totally worth it. And you get to keep the comfort of an already broken in pair of boots. Wins all around.

[@doyermo7303]

Awesome video! It is a pleasure watching such a craftsman at work! Maybe someone already asked but could you tell me how much you charge for all that work on a pair of boots?

[@markobunicbunic8821]

What is better for marten’s suede shoes SAPHIR MEDAILLE D'OR SUEDE & NUBUCK RENOVATOR SPRAY or Sprej Nubuk+Velours Can I use both and which first of yes? Thanks

[@markobunicbunic8821]

Collonil nubuk+velours I forgot

[@larsvegas838]

I heard that one common problem with redwing is detachment of the giming, how was the giming in these pairs and how would it affect the cost? Love your videos as always!!

[@arlenesellars2869]

I love all the cool tools you use for repairing ..... so interesting!

[@kevincollins4682]

Therapeutic, yes! It's so nice watching someone fix something and make it look nice, again. 😊

[@paulnonatuse.bautista1294]

I don't comment often, but I just have to say that I do enjoy your videos. And, yes, they are therapeutic.

[@tommahnke]

These guys and Revive are super relaxing to watch.

[@kimholloway1169]

I would love to see more of the uppers being polished. But great videos. And yes, it's very therapeutic. 😊

[@mccjoe01]

Fantastic job. They look amazing

[@WayneSmith-zx3tf]

It's interesting that you mentioned people saying your vids. are therapeutic for them. I've felt this way about them since I started watching them a few years ago, I just wasn't using the word therapeutic. Carry on.

[@EchoMirage]

Great video as usual. And I agree, watching you work is always very relaxing! Does anyone have any idea why there's what looks like an RFID antenna in the original sole? Anti theft?

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Yes. RFID tags can also help keep track of stock and inventory by tagging both the shoe and its box.*

[@hermyherm365]

These work boot resoles videos I really enjoy keep up the good work guys much love

[@rob.1963]

Great vid, really enjoyed it. I have a really good pair of Caterpillar Fairbanks boots, the uppers are A1 but the sole/heels are worn... can they be re-soled?

[@robinwhitehead6658]

What cleaner do you use to clean the uppers? First time watching, so if someone can direct me to a video that shows the product, that would be great, too! Thanks!

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

It is simple in a world where there is a lot of hate and anger it's awsome to watch you do your magic.

[@noddyholder6082]

looks a great job! and very satisfying to watch too!

[@dondolbow8440]

Was that just basic neutral oiled leather conditioner you used or did it have color in it ?

[@TheOnefalcon07]

I always look forward to every one of your videos. Absolutely love them.

[@hawkeyejohnny968]

After getting married I always had new/free Red Wing boots. My father in law and I wore the same size shoe. He hated to break in new boots so we agreed that I would wear them for three or four months and then pass them on to him. He was a farmed so it didn’t matter if they weren’t perfect.

[@ezekielortega6040]

We all love a good before and after job well done guys 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@oftenwrong.]

Yep I agree it’s therapeutic. I just never thought of it like that.

[@TheEyeFoundry]

Yep I have a very stressful job this helps me! Thanks.

[@HopeInChristToday]

My dad was a brick mason and wore boots just like these back in the 70's and 80's. He paid a lot of money for them and when they got wore he would have them resoled at a local boot repair store called Billy Byrds Western Store. (unfortunately it closed down years ago) I remember going with him to pick them up. They would look great just like these. Enjoyed the video.

[@p.f.droney8973]

Came for a boot cleaning tutorial. Now I'm in marriage counseling. Thanks a lot Trenton.

[@TormodNicholasMortonTorgersen]

Love these videos, but always wondered what something like this would cost, I mean it's a lot of labor..

[@CorvetteTrev]

What do you guys think of the Danner USA boots, i bought some slip-on 6" they look very nice, I've only tried them on, they're pricey

[@1b1uster]

As the French say, “Rien ne reussit comme le succes.” Nothing succeeds like success. Wishing you continued success. Marvelous videos!

[@fredericlarre1640]

your videos are awesome, They are therapeutic, My favorite thing to do when I feel stressed is to shine all my shoes.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you like them!

[@samueltorres6939]

Is there a difference or advantage to your soles vs the vibram Christie?

[@jayaldridge9520]

It is a relaxing video channel. Especially when you use the hot cork

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@fightROSHANfight]

The first wash really removed most of the grime and mud on it. I don't get Red Wings in my country but I just ordered the Blkbrd Bulwark US10 natural CXL trek boot. This is the perfect time to buy it because the pricing on the material is increasing- and taxes- and that shoe uses US-imported leather and sole. I love vods like these. I watch Nekked Watchmaker and Wristwatch Revival. They have the same energy. That's why I got into mechanical watches and hand-welted boots. The weather is hot and humid for jackets though.

[@RustHawk82]

Are these Goodyear welted and or non cemented construction?

[@TrentonHeath]

Goodyear welted

[@iduswelton9567]

I bought a pair of Red Wing 8" steel toe mock toe boots in 1974 at the Red Wing shoe store in my city and wore them till 1995 - I had them resoled in about 1984 - I was working for Arkansas Forestry in 1994 to 1995 and aided US Forestry in a tree count in 1995 and got my boots soaked with water inside and out side - Red Wing store said the boots were unsalvageable because they were completely soaked - but watching ur videos have shown me they could have been saved

[@tpokojski968]

I know some of the components of newer shoes and boots are cheap. Or at least seem cheap. But I know with work boots that some of them have certain attributes like puncture resistance, electrical hazard certification, waterproofing, etc... Is this some of the reason why some of the boots are made the way they are, along with cost savings, of course. And when you recraft boots, does that have an effect on those attributes? I'm not looking for a guarantee one way or the other, just curious.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Good question! Brands will have various price points of their boots/shoes. It seems like the higher you go, the more you get for your boots/shoes. And the lower the price point, the more we notice how there's some cheaper materials being added into the boots/shoes, in order to be more cost effective. It's because the materials companies use, some of them are more costly, which bumps up the price of the footwear.* *A good example is Nick's Boots. One of the reasons their boots are so expensive is because they choose to purchase premium leather for their boots. They want to make sure their boots last for a long time. They also use premium leather midsoles.* *When footwear is recrafted, the price will vary. It also depends on which cobbler you go to, since each one will charge something slightly different or similar. They'll also evaluate if something needs to be replaced such as the welt, the leather midsole, cork, footbed, and the rubber sole. In addition, they'll evaluate the uppers (inside and outside) to see their overall condition (to see if there's any holes that need patching, if something needs sewing, etc).* *The cost of the materials is also a factor. I've looked at various cobbler websites. So they'll have choices of all the materials I mentioned. For example, I've seen choices of midsoles to choose from. One was a bit more expensive than the other. It's the same for the rubber soles too.* *Why do these materials have a cost for replacing? Because the cobblers did buy the materials to have in stock. And they do take time to add to the footwear, such as the welt especially. The welt because it's often hand stitched by cobblers. There might be cobblers out there who use a machine to stitch the welt on more easily. But I feel as though, it might be hard to find a cobbler who actually owns a welt stitching machine. I've heard those are expensive!* *Also, because their time and experience is definitely a factor in the price. You can find a cobbler you want to talk to sometime, and discuss the pricing for any footwear you want them to work on. There's a base pricing, and then they'll evaluate your footwear to see if there's any additional cost needed for improving your footwear. And if you want to save some money, you can discuss that too, and see what your options are 😊! Hope this helps!*

[@flywithrando]

Where do you all get your T-shirts? I'm always looking for a quality, good fitting T-shirt. Love the channel, by the way.

[@skrimpjones]

It would be cool to see a video explaining all the tools the job they do and their history.

[@brandongrigg172]

Was that and RFID embedded under the cork? Never seen that.

[@MKasunic]

I’ve never checked out pricing. I know my redwing boots are roughly 200-300, what is a resole cost? I’m assuming 100-200?

[@BigHeinen]

That resole looks great guys!!

[@A55-s9d]

I can't wait until you guys get a pair of Jim Green boots.

[@dubester1982]

Good call. I actually have a pair of African Rangers that are about due for a resole!

[@sheckydiamond7533]

@@dubester1982 Send them in. Then they can make a video of the process.

[@JinsKookieJams]

​@@dubester1982 *Send them in! It'll make for a great video! In the email, you can tell them to make a video out of it too!*

[@dubester1982]

@@sheckydiamond7533 I'm going to email them actually!'

[@lightning7582]

Can cracked leather boots be fixed? Ive had these for 16 years and I hate to throw them away!

[@carlschnier4089]

Try a scouring pad and some Comet on that sink. Always leave it better than you found it