Giving Old Boots A Second Chance - FULL REBUILD

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Initially sent in for a resole, these beautiful Redwood Forefronts had been worn down. The inner leather liner required to do a resole had been worn completely thought, requiring a full rebuild. The customer had then decided to go in a different direction with this time around. Our team tore these boots down, cut some new bison leather vamps and counters, completely rebuilt the midsole and added a fresh new set Vibram soles. Even though these Forefront boots have seen miles and miles of tough wear, they're looking just as good as new, and they're ready to go for another round.
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Teardown
03:26 Cutting Bison Leather
06:20 Sewing
07:55 Lasting
12:48 Bottoming
16:22 Installing Fresh Soles
19:47 Sanding
20:26 Finishing

[@Rider.WhiteHorse]

The bison kings! Nice work amigos 💪🇺🇸👍

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

These boots have a lot of character. I hope that mine look like that when it's time for a rebuild . . .

[@seth_5394]

I've never seen someone stitch a Cristy sole before. Interesting.

[@Rider.WhiteHorse]

It doesn't make much sense from a maintenance stand point. They're made to be comfy and wear out quick, made to be a glue job only.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*6:43** At Nick's Boots, they always clean the old stitches out, so that they don't get snagged into their sewing machines. Why don't you clean out your old stitches, and leave them in? I see a lot of them out out, but there's quite a bit that remains. Is it due to not having enough time to do that? I think it would look more professional to have all the stitches removed. The customer would really appreciate it. It would look less messy too. I do appreciate you all working very hard on your boots. It would look way better for the threads to be pulled out so they don't get caught up in your sewing machines. Ive had that happen to me.*

[@msw4988]

Awesome!

[@dominiquelaignes]

Messieurs, je suis admiratif de votre gestuelle rapide, précise, soignée et des matières de grandes qualités utilisées. L'expérience nécessaire au montage de ces bottes neuves ou à leurs réparations est un art au même titre qu'un ébéniste d'art, d'un maître verrier..etc etc La grande différence se trouve dans l'utilisation de ces magnifiques créations. Si l'ébéniste ouvre et ferme les tiroirs de son meuble marqueté mille fois par jour, sa somptueuse réplique de commode XVI présentera des problèmes au bout de trois mois alors que vos bottes crapahutent encore au bout de 5 ans à la cambrousse. Grand respect pour votre beau métier !Cordialement de Toulouse.France

[@JinsKookieJams]

*I have drawers that I've had for years and still function lol 😅🤣! But yes, JK Boots are built to last for years! Amazing craftsmanship with their rebuilds as seen here, as well as when they make new boots in other videos 😊!*

[@user-vsmsdos]

Would it be possible to put a piece of fabric between the layers on the counter to help eliminate any creaking sound that may be coming from the bison leather being lasted a bit looser to keep grain ascetics?

[@andrewacton5885]

Ooo haven't seen a smooth out bison rebuild yet with upper cow leather

[@JinsKookieJams]

*In the shorter version of this video, JK Boots replied to someone that the uppers are worn Redwood leather with bison lower leathers. I mention this in case you want to order the same leathers.The patina looks great 😊!*

[@williamthompson8254]

What do you guys do with the extra leather after all the parts have been stamped out?

[@carmeloromeo7329]

Please can you tell me what the cost difference is for repairing them or making them new?

[@jkbootsusa]

As of right now Forefronts are $575 and rebuilding one is $329 at jkboots.com

[@usagundog]

about how much would a rebuild like this cost?

[@12345.......]

The website states $329

[@user-mp7kh8oq7b]

I don’t understand something)))) Did the owner of these boots care so much about these three pieces of old worn leather?)))) You replaced almost everything there.

[@jkbootsusa]

When the leather lowers are to far gone to repair we will do a rebuild of the boot. We offer this service as a cost effective way to get a new pair of boots to our customers (around a few hundred less). Some people see a sentimental value to a great pair of boots, others like the style or comfort. One pair of boots will last years and years with properly timed resoles and rebuilds. Hope this helps 👍

[@Darth.Grogu.]

Why not just make a new boot? They used like 30 percent of the old ones.

[@12345.......]

Cost

[@wonkydonkey7899]

The old boots feel more comfortable. They’re already formed to your feet and broken in. Some people recraft or resole them for sentimental reasons.

[@josephgschwartz]

​@@wonkydonkey7899but with this approach all of that break-in benefit is gone.

[@greenpow1773]

There was no reason to rebuild those, a resole and mink oil would be all that was needed. Keeping all of the upper and the insole.

[@whostolemycarrot]

Видео получилось бы более впечатляющим, если бы обувь создавалась заново, по лекалан старого образца обуви

[@user-sh6lu7jp2h]

это же не ренонт, это новые ботинки с куском старого говна

[@billystpaul8907]

You don't know what a rebuild is,,,,

[@JinsKookieJams]

*@Darth. Grogu. According to the website, the rebuild cost is way less than the boots. Also it's the customer's decision. So don't worry so much lol 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣! It's cool they offer this for people! It adds more life to the boots!*

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Also sentimental reasons are very common reasons to resole and rebuild.*