I put new soles on my own Doc Martens at home!

In this video I document the process of my first serious resole, of a pair of worn-out Doc Martens work boots I bought off of eBay.
Here are some stores and channels I mention in the video:
Oregon Leather Company:
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Bedo's Leatherworks:
/ @bedosleatherworksllc
Trenton and Heath:
/ @trentonheath
Rose Anvil:
/ @roseanvil
Rose Anvil Doc Martens Resole Video:
• Dr. Martens Resole -(M...
Maine Thread Company:
www.mainethrea...

[@lukuscarter3563]

That was an interesting video. I appreciate how you went step by step showing basically the poor man’s way of doing a real shoe repair. Shoe repair has been a very relaxing thing to me recently and fun to learn about.

[@DrPronghorn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@venkateshmeenakshi5753]

That was an interesting videoI appreciate you for showing basically the poor man s way o doia real shoe repair. then is - the gust line- I am attempling to repair assess Shoe. Please guide me. wing the viewers viewersr. Man's .

[@venkateshmeenakshi5753]

@@DrPronghorn Can I repair my shoe at home what are l the male nals I need.

[@kwabenabo7753]

Oo oo I'llo

[@minerforjob32]

Clean, simple and straight to the point, no excessive talking. Very good video!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you so much!

[@bayareanewman1566]

I love the talking…. Like Steve! But this is a great video regardless

[@marcushume2240]

Shoe repair and people who can spend the big bucks to have custom shoes made is really an art. I'm a DIY kind of guy and love these kind of challenges. Have to say you did a bang up job here. Great work and l learned alot from your video. Thank for sharing.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks for your support! I'm glad you learned something. If you do your own project, let me know. I'd love to see it!

[@BobShareem]

@@DrPronghorn I'm about to attempt my first such project and will watch this video several more times.

[@upMETHOD]

Awesome job! Over the last few years I've grown a distaste for the disposable world we've created and huge appreciation for the craftsmen that repair rather than replace. Personally I really appreciate the wear and tear of life on items, when something is well used but also well cared for and maintained it develops a beautiful patina with a lot of stories behind it. Look up the Japanese term Wabi Sabi.

[@DrPronghorn]

I am a big fan of the idea of Wabi Sabi! I wasn't introduced to it until after I made this video, but it fits well with my esthetic.

[@polavink9323]

@@DrPronghorn fits perfectly Actually lifetime of shoes can be linked to hardships of it's owner. Thank you,, your lessons highly appreciated and enjoyed.

[@thismyytbhandle]

I've never really liked ASMR but I love DIY and calming voices so...as the new owner of a pair of docs: thank you so much!

[@DrPronghorn]

You're welcome! And thank you for the compliments!

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Yes you did make them heavy duty 😊! Your heavy duty work boots look amazing!*

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you so much!

[@sopatisserie1282]

Oh woaw complet step by step from detache of the old parts, clean, and repare procedure. No special technique nor super sophisticated equipement. Just your hands and some time. I can see myself doing this to repare my shoes. Thanks and bravo for your super video with no blablabla!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you for watching and your kind compliment!

[@ravencanis8998]

“If I paid a cobbler to do it I’d have paid a lot more” Because in addition to the materials, you’re paying for the time, expertise and experience provided by the cobbler, but I’m sure you knew that Not that you did a bad job or anything mind you, but as I’m sure you learned from doing this yourself, it’s not that simple a job, the concept itself might be, but there are lots of little things that people just don’t really think about or take into consideration until they experience it. As someone who was firmly in that boat until I got a job as a cobbler, I completely get it Overall though, you did a pretty decent job. I haven’t seen any of your other stuff, but I feel like you went into this knowing a lot more about what you’re doing than most of our customers, so that definitely helped, and this is definitely a job you can be proud of

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! I'm not trying to take work away from cobblers, or to diminish the work that you do. I think this particular job wouldn't have been worth it if I had paid for it, but it was a good opportunity for me to learn and practice. These boots really aren't nice enough to warrant all the attention I gave them, but I wasn't willing to cut up a pair of quality boots for my first try. In the end, a professionally trained cobbler is worth the money you pay for their time.

[@rabidbadger3855]

Oooooh, we got a bad ass cobbler over here...

[@ravencanis8998]

@@rabidbadger3855 you’re a dope. This comment was saying that they did well. It’s for them, and for a lot of people going through the comments who may not know much or realise just how much actually goes into it. If you have nothing better to do than be a toxic knob, get off KZbin, go outside, and get some fresh air before your brain melts any further 🙄

[@archeewaters]

you're right, high speed hammering is my new favorite thing! good job. you're very patient.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! Check out my other leathercrafting videos for more speed hammering!

[@Freedom89984]

Nice job, looks quite professional to me, no Bedo’s leatherworks maybe, but lots of respect how you did this!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you very much!

[@ialcocer]

Great Job !!! Never throw away a pair of Docs, for sure have a lot of history, Cheers from Mexico !!!

[@DrPronghorn]

You got that right! Thanks for watching!

[@mjay4700]

Wasn't aware that Oregon Leather had soleing products. Will have to pay them a visit soon.

[@DrPronghorn]

They're really nice folks. Tell them you heard about it from Dr. Pronghorn!

[@barefootbob1269]

Dude you been watching way to much Trenton and Heath! I will give you credit for giving it a go. Pretty good job. Its funny I have gotten addicted to their channel they do some amazing work.

[@DrPronghorn]

They do indeed. They do amazing work and they also do a great job filming it! Thanks for watching my video, too.

[@drwood73]

Nice work.. these have been my go-to boots for 25-30 years.. I believe Doc's have stopped producing them.. ☹️ I've been online researching my "next" pair of boots & I was surprised to see someone saving a pair.. very well done

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you! I hope you can find a pair in your size.

[@sachinmali74]

This was the first ever video I saw on this topic almost 2 years ago. Good to find it again after a long time.

[@DrPronghorn]

Welcome back!

[@DrPronghorn]

Welcome back!

[@sartainja]

Superb craftsmanship for your first time.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you very much!

[@NickPixelTV]

Thanks Edward and youtube algorithm. Was fun to watch

[@DrPronghorn]

All hail the great Algorithm. I'm glad you had fun. I've got more coming soon!

[@victorconcepcion9678]

Nice job on the boots.. This is one of advantages of having this skills..

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@qazmko22]

Good shot! We all have to start somewhere

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! Begin at the beginning!

[@dogpound7162]

Good video, I happened to be eating my dinner watching this on fast forward, it went everywhere ha.

[@DrPronghorn]

Oh no!

[@danjoe22]

You did a great job! All that stitching and with tips from Bedo to boot.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@karri8998]

That is a lot of work. Well done, great video!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@JM-eq5vm]

Thanks for the video. I'm getting ready to do a half sole on my cowboy boots and the hand stitching you did is going to help me. There are no cobblers left where I live so if I want to wear the boots anymore I have to give it a try. Thanks, Jim

[@DrPronghorn]

I hope you have success! I'm glad to help keep one more pair of boots on the road. Good luck, and let me know how it comes out!

[@tts626]

Really cool! Only thing I would add is a layer of foam core before adding the Vibram sole. I have some older military boots setup like that, and they're really the best I've every owned.

[@DrPronghorn]

That seems like a good idea. I'll think about it for my next pair.

[@von-Adler]

Good thing film speeded up. I HAVE sewn a welt by hand. It takes forever

[@DrPronghorn]

Yes. It's a giant pain!

[@bookhankaa]

Hahaha! At home lab! ))) Great post apocalyptic shoes! Amazing work))

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@Greg-tj8rg]

Tapping the edge of the welt against the anvil is a great tip~ I've been looking at how I might diy a boot resoling, nice to see it can be done with a lot of basic hand tools and a shoe anvil

[@DrPronghorn]

Glad it was helpful! I learned that trick from Steve over on the Bedo's channel.

[@ssnoc]

This was a terrific video straight forward and you didn’t exaggerate any of the steps, you did a fantastic job 👍

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@troyheffernan1261]

I've had 2 pair of doc Martin's. Both soles come apart. When I bought them they looked like they were Sewed with thread. But they were not. And the sole separated. One such time was going through the airport check point. Then I got smart. I bought red wings. Sense then I've never ever had an issue.

[@gammonsandwich1756]

I buy Solovair for the same reason, but I'm English and want British made first. Solovair are properly welted and can be resoled over and over again. Never will buy Chinese made, cheaply constructed DMs again.

[@troyheffernan1261]

@emmy lite buy a pair of red wings. They look better wear better. And are more comfortable than docs

[@troyheffernan1261]

@emmy lite any of the American made red wings with a sewn welt you can have resoled without worrying about breaking in a new pair. The mock toe is a great boot. Ranger. They also make quite a few red wings that are causal wear for hiking too. I prefer the all leather.

[@grugg3108]

The welt is sewn to the boot, but they heat seal the soles. Personally I don't know why or how they delaminate but I've seen it enough. Strangely, I've not seen this on solovairs from wear and tear, only from an error at the factory where they showed up at my door like that. Solovairs are good, but I'd say their quality control is iffy. Nothing _too_ severe, as the delamination hasn't grown at all (it was about one centimeter on the inner side of the foot), but it urked me.

[@DrPronghorn]

If I were going to buy new boots, I would probably buy Red Wings. I actually have a pair of Chippewa boots I bought used on eBay that I love and are Goodyear welted. If I ever wear through those soles, I'll do a re-sole video on them. I've heard that Chippewa isn't so good anymore, but these older boots I bought used have been great.

[@davidpalen2543]

very interesting, i just did 3 pairs of boots, but i used a piece of tire for a new sole. I took a grinder and smoothed down all the grips on the bottom of boot, cut the heel off, i dont like heels anyway, cut a piece of atv tire out for sole, sanded the tire and put contact cement on boot and tire, let dry about 30 min then stuck together and took sanding disc and shaped to the boot.

[@DrPronghorn]

That sounds really cool! Did you post any pictures or video online?

[@utahnick]

I've had a few pairs of the DMs D ring hikers. Pretty sure that's the style you have there. Never thought about having them resoled, but it was great to watch you do it! Thanks

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! They're my go-to hiking boots now!

[@irishmonk717]

You did better than Rose Anvil. Great job!! I intend to do this soon also so it was great seeing your experience.

[@DrPronghorn]

Let me know if you re-sole your own DMs. If you put it on social media, put a link in the comments!

[@nighteyeson]

Hell of a lot of skilled work.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@pyzik200]

Thanks for doing this. I've got a pair of old shutters maybe I'll do. This seems like a fun project. Maybe I should be a cobbler when I retire from my real job.

[@DrPronghorn]

The world needs more cobblers! Let me know how it goes if you do try your own boots!

[@roaddog8691]

Nice job!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

I really need my old trusty dockers resoling, they still got a few years left in the soles at mo, they 11 years old

[@DrPronghorn]

It's important to keep them on the road! Are you thinking of doing them yourself?

[@staffordshirebullterrierli7411]

@@DrPronghorn Yes It is, they've been my daily wear for past 11 years and I absoulutely 😜adore them!🥳 I just have to walk different for couple of years, most the wear is on heal and toe on outsides of sole, the insides have tread 🤣 Mine are 1460 style 16 lace black workboots with steel toe caps, made in china I'm not competent enough to do it mate and just cutting the yellow stitching would absoulutely break my heart.💔 I paid only £65 for them and that equates to about 6 quid a year in shoe costs but probally spent £300 on boot polish 🤣

[@eduardherri7991]

Great video, I could not take off my eyes of it.

[@DrPronghorn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@TheNunakun]

Have they ever squeaked on you when walking? That's what happened to my previous pair. It's due to rubber-rubber sole & heel contact. Next time, I'd recommend placing a thin leather layer between the heel and sole. Refined look is a bonus!

[@DrPronghorn]

I haven't had any squeaking problems, but I like this suggestion and I'll follow it next time.

[@venca955]

@@DrPronghorn I remember once watching a Trenton and Heath video, where they said that rubber to rubber doesn't hold as well as leather to rubber. So it's maybe even a good idea from a structural standpoint.

[@rjdean8913]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I am in the process of changing the soles on my motorcycle boots and this is very informative🙂

[@DrPronghorn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Learned lots from this video!

[@DrPronghorn]

I'm glad. Let me know if you do a project inspired by it!

[@czgunner]

Great job. You make it look very do-able!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@N.California]

Pretty soon you can set up a booth at your local flea market and offer boot services on the cheap.

[@DrPronghorn]

Not a bad idea

[@troyheffernan1261]

Nice job

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@dsun2625]

Good job!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@vintagelugs1708]

Beautiful job!!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you! 😊

[@Native_love]

That was an awesome video! I appreciate the narration as it's fun to learn as you watch. Thank you sir!

[@DrPronghorn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackbrown2325]

Well done Sir......great job .

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@bluebeadle1911]

I watch all those guys too. You make me wanna get some docs

[@DrPronghorn]

They're pretty good boots. The ones made in England are pricey, but they're the best ones by all accounts.

[@jeff11030]

You refer to yourself as an amateur, but I’d say you are very skilled as a cobbler. You taught me many things I didn’t know. I have a pair of Rockrooster work boots I want to put a new sole/heel on. I looked in the Oregon Leather Co. catalog you bought from, but didn’t see any soles. Would you know of a supplier that sells work boot soles? Thank you for your help.

[@DrPronghorn]

You should try calling them. They have a lot that's not in the catalog.

[@johnlivingston9217]

Great job! Thinking of doing the same to my pairs of sketchers and dm, comfortable shoes, look well built until I wear them for gardening, once the water get to them the glue gave out, showing the threads were fake and not really stitching.

[@DrPronghorn]

I hope it works! We want to keep as many pairs of shoes on the road as we can!

[@dwaynefick6947]

Those are the first doc Martin's that are worth anything !

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! There are about a half dozen comments from folks who hate that I changed the soles, so it's good to hear from someone who approves of my change!

[@RobertSiwik1968]

Nice video! Congrats on attempting this yourself!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@zachariasbrink9540]

Yes the nails are made to squish making it like a rivet 👍👍👍

[@DrPronghorn]

It was an important insight for me on my cobbler's journey! I always wondered how they could drive in nails in the sole and heel and not poke the user's foot.

[@rvilletto123]

Impressive.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@1979augistine]

Excellent job my man thumbs way up

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you!

[@kroyweb4140]

You hammer like a MAC-10 ! I like that !

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! I have several other videos with the high-speed hammering. Pretty much anything with shoes in it...

[@Blue-pb7kz]

This is fascinating, I wish I had access to some tools to try it myself! I wonder if it would be possible to change out the inner and mid sole altogether, and basically reassemble the whole thing, in order to change the shape of the shoe, for someone who has wide but short feet!

[@DrPronghorn]

I saw Trenton and Heath do that very thing in a recent recrafting of a pair of Nick's Boots. They put in a new footbed with a shorter, wider shape and changed the shoe size of the boots!

[@AdamJones381]

Awesome work man!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks a lot!

[@elvs555]

good job

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@DenwayCC]

Awesome work. Was thinking of resoling some, but after seeing this and hearing your thoughts, it may be worth just buying them!

[@DrPronghorn]

I think so. I would choose higher quality boots to re-sole for any future projects

[@donaldandrews8820]

That short cut would have driven me crazy for the entire life of the new job !

[@DrPronghorn]

No mistakes... Only Happy Accidents!

[@donaldandrews8820]

@@DrPronghorn Or learning !

[@stefanandersson5604]

Thanks for shareing a great video! Love from Sweden 🤠👍

[@DrPronghorn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexanderzulkarnain9831]

Amazing.... Handsewn welted.....

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@limmaanka]

Impressive! Good job!

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@miguelprudencio2350]

EXCELENTE TRABAJO MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU MAS FINA ATENCION DE COMPARTIR SUS CONOCIMIENTOS

[@DrPronghorn]

De nada.

[@austin7711]

Awesome

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@Mac-i7]

Could you have completed this without a shoe anvil ? Is there an alternative?

[@DrPronghorn]

It would be really hard to do without the shoe anvil, but they're readily available on eBay and not too pricy.

[@DrPronghorn]

Critically, you need the shoe anvil to crimp the ends of the nails that go into the heel: you drive them down into the steel anvil and they fold over. It would be difficult to do the rest of the hammering without the anvil, but that step would be impossible. Maybe you could do a sole that had an integrated heel; Vibram makes a ton of those. Or you could do a wedge sole, like I show in my most recent video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKDCo6RqpMmXb7M

[@arthurott4561]

I like your watch. What make/model is it?

[@DrPronghorn]

It's a Spinnaker Hass. I have an unboxing video for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep6whoubqNKWgac

[@emreekinci8634]

Not bad 👍

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@VSharma-zw3xv]

Good job. Very nice video.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@chrisfort7340]

Excellent video! Thank you! I’ve got some old Docs that indeed need some TLC and a new sole too. Whatcha got invested in the materials cost per pair? Thanks again and good job!

[@DrPronghorn]

It can't be more than about $30 in materials for the pair. It helps that I already had the leather lying around as scraps from other projects.

[@chrisfort7340]

@@DrPronghorn Is there a specific brand of glue that all of the cobblers use? Obviously for leather to rubber soles. I called here in Los Angeles today and per pair the local guys want $180-$250 per pair... So, yes, I'm going to start with my worst pair and see how it goes. I have 4 pairs that need some TLC. Thanks again!

[@DrPronghorn]

Most folks use Barge cement. That's what I use now, but I started with Weldwood. If you're going to do hand stitching, you should get the Al Stohlman book on it. There are also several good YT channels for handstitching leather. Check out Leodis Leather: he has some great tutorials.

[@chrisfort7340]

@@DrPronghorn Thank you for making the time to reply. Much appreciated! Happy New Year!

[@mick71610]

Nice job, keeps a decent pair of boot in use

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

As you notice, the outsole is gum rubber or now urethane not vibram.

[@DrPronghorn]

Do you mean the original Doc Marten outsole?

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

@@DrPronghorn Yes.

[@athiftsabit1208]

Great work, i bet you're an amazing guy 🍻

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@AaronRiegel]

Very cool I'm glad I watched this there's no way in hell I'm going to take this on by myself 🤣.

[@DrPronghorn]

I understand. There are lots of professional cobblers out there to help take care of shoes that are worth a re-sole. These boots wouldn't have been worth it for a pro job, but they were great for me to learn on.

[@Drekulviin]

That's very cool to watch, but is it cost effiency ? Doc Martens are not super expensive. 22:30 oups you answered my question. lol

[@DrPronghorn]

It was really just an experiment...

[@evsnova74]

Oregon leather company sells to the public? I'm finding it difficult to find supplies because every company is wholesale only.

[@DrPronghorn]

Yes, but they don't have a web store, you have to call or go in person. What are you working on?

[@evsnova74]

@@DrPronghorn I'm rebuilding a pair of red wings with cardboard inner soles, putting new leather inner soles, gemming, new welt, everything. Then once I see how that goes I'm going to attempt to convert this cheap pair of cemented red wing Chelsea's into a Goodyear welt construction. Sorrell has almost everything but it would be nice if these other companies would sell to the public. I'll give em a call, thanks

[@DrPronghorn]

@evsnova74 I agree, it's infuriating that they don't sell to the public. I'm lucky to live close to Oregon Leather Co. Let me know how your Red Wings turn out!

[@usted4azul]

Great Job! ! I need to repair my DM soles ! Do you have any solution to repair the crushed toecap of the DM boots ?, thanks in advance and keep making this vids 😃👏🏼

[@DrPronghorn]

I haven't tackled crushed toecaps yet. I imagine you could add some new support to the inside while you have the shoe apart, but I'm not sure what the best material to use would be. Thanks for watching, and let me know how you repair your DMs!

[@usted4azul]

@@DrPronghorn Thanks ! I will let you know the results of the repair. 🙏🏻 Thanks for your reply

[@jensrb50]

@@usted4azul there are solvent activated Toes puffs out there .You could remove the old one and fix it up with superglue .Then shape a new one over the old .

[@ktraughb]

How did that leather shank feel? Suoortive enough?

[@DrPronghorn]

It seems good. I don't have any trouble on stairs or ladders with it.

[@SpencerDavis2000]

great video and results

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@soulcandyalmadulce5885]

Great job. Appreciated.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you!

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Wow. Quick question do you feel the nails inside? I know you said would have cost nearly the same price as new boots,but what did the parts actually cost you. How they going three years on? Cheers Graham

[@DrPronghorn]

I haven't been wearing these boots lately because I have been in more of a shoe and sandal mode. I don't feel the nails on any of the shoes I do, because the shoe anvil bends the tips.over, and they clench like rivets.

[@kalinkrastev30]

Hello sir, Very educational and inspiring video. Since I saw your video I would love to do resole on a pair of red wing Mac toe I have. I am planning to change only the sole without removing the mid sole etc. My question to you is since I am wearing size 13 line you how big iron last should I look to buy so it fits size 13 shoes? Can you please give me measurements of yours so I have a better idea what to buy because there are many different sizes. Thank you in advance!

[@DrPronghorn]

Mine isn't a size 13, because that's my size, too. I just got as big as I could find and I slide the boot around to use the surface.

[@AlexMig]

Is there a specific type of nail I should get

[@DrPronghorn]

Yes, they're called clenching nails and you have to get them from cobbler supply stores. Some are for sale on eBay, or you can call Oregon Leather Co. and ask for them. You have to call, they don't have a web store.

[@InArneSlotWeTrust97]

​@@DrPronghornHi is it possible to use toe and heel plates on my trusty Dr Martens? Would glue be OK or would they have to be screwed in?

[@ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне]

It's been two years. Did you nail your anvils down and -buy- make the right knife for the job?

[@DrPronghorn]

Not yet... Honestly, the anvil works fine as is, and I'm happy with my knife situation

[@JM-wy6sq]

Great job! How long did it take you from start to finish?

[@DrPronghorn]

I should have kept track. It was about a week of evenings so maybe 10 hours?

[@JaimeGarcia-pe7bj]

Very good video

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks!

[@Kiwitakimago]

First of all those aren’t “heavy duty work boots” they are more like hiking slash motorcycle boots! Also when the video started I those you bought those junky boots for the sole and you were going to put those soles on a pair of your boots! 😂😂😂😂😂 great job your a renaissance man.

[@DrPronghorn]

Thanks! I was going from the description I found on the Docs website. I agree, they aren't great "work boots". I've found them to be good cold-weather hiking boots, because they have good insulation around the heel and ankle. I appreciate your support!

[@ruivicente9249]

Very nice work!!! IS it reliable to glue the soles without a press? Im an iniciated amateur cobller!

[@DrPronghorn]

I haven't had any issues. The key is to really wail on it with the hammer!

[@venkateshmeenakshi5753]

Where do I get the shoe repair kit to repair my shoe at home the bottomsole has completely come out the stichesh have come out.what will be the cost repair i ng it Materials required for it

[@DrPronghorn]

There's a lot of tools required, in the end if you want to save money, you should give the shoes to a professional to fix them.

[@jwmcec915]

Great video! Where did you order your vibram soles and welts?

[@DrPronghorn]

I got them from the Oregon Leather Co. here in Eugene. They don't have a web store, but they do mail orders over the phone.

[@philipashton1443]

Nice job. You could try using screws instead of nails on the sole.

[@DrPronghorn]

Good idea! I've seen that on Nick's Boots.

[@iantheinventor8151]

Bought three pairs of boots/walking shoes with Vibram soles & all wore out within 6 to 9 months 🤔

[@DrPronghorn]

You must walk a lot!

[@ugurylmaz7666]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you!

[@thetovarish100]

wow!! what a great video! thanks for sharing it is just what I was looking for, I have a situation, years ago I kept a pair of worn belleville 500 combat boots, the idea is to change the soles, unfortunately in my area there are no shoemakers capable of doing the job, I want to do it personally and I think that following your same work could be a success, my only question is if the construction of the boot would allow me to add the leather trim to convert them into goodyear soles and be able to renew them, thank you very much!!!

[@DrPronghorn]

I don't know anything about how the soles are made on Belleville 500 boots. A quick Google search suggests they're cemented on. It will be a job to convert them to a Goodyear welt construction. I've seen some Trenton and Heath videos where they've done a similar conversion, so you might look at that channel for some ideas. Good luck!

[@Erhogz]

You are so amazing, great work here

[@DrPronghorn]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vincenthandabaka7223]

Thank you for the video very informative. What kind of glue do you use can you please send name and brand also where to buy it . Thanks a lot

[@DrPronghorn]

I only use Barge contact cement. I buy it from Oregon Leather Co (541-343-2563) but you can also get it from Amazon.

[@captaincavern200]

Very nice work ,was it worth time and effort for a pair of china docs ?

[@DrPronghorn]

Probably not, but I did it mostly for the learning experience. This way I wasn't in danger of messing up some nice boots with my first try.

[@captaincavern200]

@@DrPronghorn good point .

[@excessemail2344]

I'm getting ready to try this myself, I bought a bunch of worn out Alden's and florsheim's for cheap but the uppers are so nice I'm worried about botching the job. Some nasty China Docs might be just the thing!

[@DrPronghorn]

@@excessemail2344 Let me know how it goes!

[@Gollammeister]

Could you do same think with hiking boots ?

[@DrPronghorn]

It would really depend on the boots. Some can be resoled, but some are one time only

[@JUSTKOZ]

No Yellow Stiching Though, Kind Of Mid.

[@DrPronghorn]

True, the yellow makes Docs pop.