I turned a Red Wing Iron Ranger into a Nick’s Boot? | Total Recraft

[@stevenpeterson8444]

1 month ago i decided i was done with tennis shoes and bought a nice pair of boots. now here i am deep down the rabbit hole watching 45 min cobbler videos.

[@MrStreetninja007]

Rofl how it happens now go check out rose anvil videos

[@telemarktumalo6978]

@@MrStreetninja007 .... And the Nicks Boots construction videos.

[@kb9oak749]

You and me both. I wore nothing but junk work boots for 30 years and when I found this channel and Rose Anvil I went on binge. Wyatt & Dad are re-crafting a 30 year old made in England Doc's for me. Ive had those since the very early 90's. Add to that some Thursday Vanguards, Some Whites Hathorns and a new set of Whites Millwoods. A decent start.

[@Yankee_330]

Same here...

[@TheNunakun]

Welcome to the club mate! I've been in the hole for the past 4 years, and have no plans of climbing out.

[@watso014]

Never seen anyone pull off the corset stitch and the outcome is killer. Thanks for sharing

[@tarasmathers7423]

Truly, the pleasure was all mine. Folks out there.....support your local craftsmen. Time tested and proven quality that's nothing less than a form of art, and a staple of what this country is all about. My hats off to you, Sir. Cheers.....🥃

[@calin7up]

A pleasure watching you work 😊

[@jbm0866]

For a boot guy like myself, (stopped buying cheap throwaway shoes about 20 years ago) this channel is some excellent ASMR for those nights I have trouble falling asleep.

[@arnoldrodriguez7303]

Just can’t stop watching all your videos great work

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

We appreciate it!

[@telemarktumalo6978]

Beautiful work Tony! Heirloom quality! Every boot lover will spot those boots as unusual and uniquely well done. I'll bet the owner is thrilled.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

He just wrote me after seeing the video. He loves them! Thanks!!!

[@raifordstn]

I REALLY ENJOYED THE WAY YOU RECONSTRUCTED THE BOOTS, THANK YOU, RAIFORD HOUSTON.

[@northpawjinx7555]

I love how quick he is to grab that hammer and just start whackin that thang.

[@jad6126]

Wow! You did an amazing job on those boots. They look so much better than before and will last a lot longer now.

[@armandodelgado9296]

Sir,those are about the nicest pair of boots I’ve ever seen. I need a pair for myself. Love the red stitching. That is definitely 100 percent custom made craftsmanship. Keep up the quality content I’m hooked now.

[@ShutUpBubi]

Wow, this is incredible workmanship!

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

Not only did you do a perfect job…you had to do it twice. Masterful job.

[@djar220]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

American craftsmanship is astonishing. This level of quality is increasingly rare in the rest of the world.

[@galahippo]

no

[@tonymendoza4716]

Awesome Wyatt IR custom made boots. The education we get from the masters of the trade are much appreciated. Showing the full process of girdling the waist, looking at it and deciding no, I don't like that and showing how you altered the spacing to make it right is genuine life. ( I'm still waiting on my official copy of the IR/ Falcon conversion process from Red Wing or Nick's.) You went beyond any expectations of ingenuity and skill.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks!

[@Bearded360]

I could watch This master at work for hours! Incredible work.

[@MichaelE.Douroux]

Real treat to watch. My Dad would have loved this.

[@logangreen8593]

I really thought these were my boots based off the timing & the name lol you’ve done 2 of these now in the same week! Super cool video & UPS says my re craft should be here by Friday. Love watching your videos and can’t wait for my iron rangers to be back on my feet like my Nicks.

[@rodrigomussak]

I wish we had this level of craftmanship here in Brazil. Brilliant.

[@MrLlama999]

There’s some excellent leatherwork in Latin America

[@rodrigomussak]

@@MrLlama999 Sure, but there is no tradition of goodyear welted shoes production in Brazil.

[@solarpanel9085]

I bought two pair of rangers this year. Black and brown. I love em.

[@NogGonnaMakeIt]

How does this channel only have 13.5k subscribers? This high quality footage of this skilled and artistic labor is an important piece of internet media. This was super fun to watch

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! We get a lot of views but people just don’t hit the subscribe button for some reason 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gregholt]

A delight and a pleasure to watch you work Sir. All the best from Australia.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! You have an awesome craftsman in Australia. I hope to go visit him someday and see your country while there. Blackwood Boot and Shoe Repair is the name of his business.

[@gregholt]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany Thanks, I'll check them out.

[@scottb12340]

Beautifully done. I need a pair done the same way

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

We will be happy to help you with that when you are ready. Here is the link for this job on our website: wyattanddad.com/products/the-iron-falcon Thanks!

[@Torontodude20000]

They look great. You sir are a God amongst men.

[@kapilvora]

Really nice work...! Also, I appreciate that the volume was turned down a notch while hammering and grinding.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! We try to adjust the level so it doesn’t blast everyone out.

[@arijitsu]

Was a little unsure at the beginning, but wow, my iron rangers are next! Excellent work!

[@peterhallock9486]

I certainly enjoyed watching you and your video. 👍🇺🇸 Great workmanship!!!!

[@Walternator]

They look awesome!

[@lweleven3423]

True craftsmanship. Amazing 👍

[@FraldinhoBJJ]

I just got my first pair of iron rangers , and I’m wanting some nicks falcons and some Thursdays for beater shoes . I’ve been watching restoration and resoling videos for days on end . After guns , Jiu jitsu , bourbon , watches , clothes , food , and home improvement projects I sure don’t need another hobby but here I am lol

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It happens to the best of us lol

[@Coleone139]

Undoubtably an unusual request, could’ve bought Americanas. I gotta say though I don’t think it could’ve been done any better. I hope the customer was pleased. Interesting technique closing the waist up, it’s clear you know your bootmaking man. I’m curious to see how they break back in though. The leather might develop unusual creasing because it wasn’t designed for this. Something you can’t be held responsible for. I was considering Trenton & Heath for my resole but it’s pretty clear that even if they have a bigger shop and more equipment- you’ve got far more experience and hands on time in the field. I’m really critical about my boots/heritage clothing too, but I’d be confident sending my Vibergs/Red Wings/Daytons etc to you for work. Even your son seems experienced, knowledgeable and calm. You’d taught him well. I tip my hat to you fellas 🎩👌👍😁

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! The customer has kept in contact about the boots. He loves them. The waist hugs his feet like he wanted. The creasing was a concern. I didn’t cover it in the video, but I pulled the corset in certain directions to prevent odd creases from forming. I’ve posted pictures on our Facebook page of him wearing them if you want to check them out.

[@Coleone139]

Yeah for sure, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@cyrusbalanlayos]

Super talented. What a skill.

[@bradleythomas5445]

Great job! You made a good boot into a great boot. Wish Iron Rangers came in my size. Tony and his team turned my 1000 Mile boots from good to great. I get comments on them every time I wear them.

[@mehmd1913]

I find it interesting that the RWIR is so widely loved and so widely re-crafted. Maybe RW should watch all these cobbler videos and design the boots that people want. They love the upper but want a leather midsole sandwiched between the cork and outsole. I’d also say dump the steel shank and go with a leather shank also. Maybe a softer outsole also.

[@JGr3asy]

Man, this is art! Bravo

[@keenobservations3050]

The Amber Harness looks amazing with that patina. And the new soles look amazing as well.

[@eleven.eastgate.twelve967]

... Master Cobbler Tony in action = NICEness!

[@guri131]

Incredible, Tony!

[@larrywinn2941]

Nice work

[@CL053DC45K37]

You don't look bad on camera you look like a professional cobbler who knows things should be done the right way the first time. I want you guys to work on my iron rangers once I need to have them resoled. I want a different heel with a better midsole and a little leathwr reinforcement on the shank with a 360 Goodyear storm welt.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

We can do that for you when you are ready. Thanks!

[@TimothyEnloe]

Thank you for showing how you welt the toe. It's sort of a running inside joke I have that cobbler videos always skip over the toe welting.

[@johnpaulpersad8997]

Another great vid, instant sub!

[@alexandthebeauty]

very great video!! i like haritage shoes and motorbikes too. best wishes for you for 2023. when i am in the states, i will ride with you…😊

[@barrymantelli8011]

gorgeous outcome! 🎉

[@chandlerburrell3001]

Wow. Those looks great!

[@bobandmaryw4336]

For a regular "old cobbler " guy , like myself, I enjoyed this video and it was nice to hear the word "bespoke". American Cordwainer's should enjoy that. LOL. I enjoy alot of what you do in SRI. It's nice being able to see you work and alter boots . It'd be nice if the person wanting the re-craft were around to see that you got the waist fitted for them to their liking. I've always used dry. Pre -casing welt may help those who like using a wet welt. That way the welt can be semi dry. Btw, guys from India don't use brushes for their gluing. They just use their fingers and dab the glue on. . They do some great work too but, not a re-craft. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHi4k5uBiM57adk. Anyway, thank you for your interesting re-craft.

[@dandiaz2275]

Wow, beautiful job!

[@saltybuckeye]

I've been wearing the same pair of Red Wing logger boots for the past 10 years and still wear them everyday

[@organicwest]

Beautiful work on those boots. Wish I had hands that knew what to do. ☺

[@nitina8564]

Really amazing job done. I just love watching these videos of yours.

[@spencerd1079]

More videos guys! This great for referencing how I want you guys to rebuild my boots some day!

[@CobblerG]

Great work Tony! Respect dude! G

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks!!

[@andrew5220]

Brilliant work.

[@elgrapes6145]

Very impressive with your creativity and craftsmanship.. I know where & who to send my iron rangers

[@sailcat9]

Great video and fun to watch! Well done!

[@nomadhawg]

You guys really know how to do a pair of boots right. I love seeing the redrafting you do. Eventually I’ll get my Iron Rangers sent in. I just keep putting it off.

[@garrisonsmith8136]

Luv the smells from a cobbler's shop!

[@boogeyman7777]

Awesome work

[@c5back9]

Such incredible work! I just love what you did here!!! I bet the cost for this is more than $300. If not, i5 should be.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

$350

[@c5back9]

Sounds fair to me!

[@badfrankleatherworks2658]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany not bad at all! Very fair price

[@bobtheaccountant2534]

Why wouldn’t someone just buy the Falcon from Nick’s Boots rather than buy the Iron Rangers and convert them?

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@bobtheaccountant2534 that’s explained in the video. Lol

[@giogio2918]

Nice bike and boots

[@danielnatividadenbrena5457]

Excelente acabado !!

[@executive8680]

This was cool. I have a pair of Iron Rangers, wouldn’t mind turning a second pair into some of those.

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Awesome job man!!

[@Gene1969]

This is my first time seeing your channel. I am amazed! You're telling me that you took a roughly $350 boot and made it look like a roughly $570 boot? Doing all that handcrafted work? And charging less than it would cost just to buy the Nick's boot? You are severely undercharging for your work.

[@tomgarcia9200]

lol the heel wheel.

[@grahamhardin8]

Thanks for the welt pointers! That helps a lot.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! I’m glad to hear it. We are planning more videos in the future with more of a training style

[@timisoutdoors]

Tony. This is remarkable. That corset stitch was too pretty not to see the light of day again! I can't imagine how much this transformation costs. Surely more than the Iron Ranger's list price. No?

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! That job runs $350.

[@timisoutdoors]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany That's definitely what I thought! Amazing work!

[@xplicit4066]

Great job!

[@allengilby3054]

Pretty dang cool!!!

[@darinr5591]

Very nice work! I also have a pair of 8111's that aren't very old, but I hate the soles they came with. They're vey hard and thin. Perhaps I'll send them to you to have a softer vibram sole put on. I don't really care for the cork in the sole, either, but I don't know if having it removed is an option with the Goodyear welt. I can't imagine how expensive that conversion was! Happy Thanksgiving all!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

We have conversions that will accomplish what you are looking for that begin at $140 and go up from there depending if you want additional options. This particular job was $350. As for the cork, it is just a stable filler for the void gimming creates. There are other options to fill that void. Those don’t change the price or anything, just performance. Thanks for watching! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@GhostRider-hp3te]

Stunning 🤩. I’m going to upgrade to this one someday

[@Krow-lv2vb]

Beautiful boot

[@LKS-1976]

They look great! Looks just like my Nicks Americanas.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Agreed. When we shot the video, the customer had asked to make them like his falcons. Once the video was shot, I looked on the Nick’s website and thought that the Americana would have been a better comparison for the video.

[@michaelcarney2975]

Nicks boots has videos on how they make their boots. They use nails to secure the upper in the center and rear of the boot. I guess if you don’t have the original last it’s much harder to do that

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Correct. These boots had already had that area of leather trimmed off. I didn’t want to nail near the edges and risk it tearing loose. The stitching was an insurance policy.

[@sean5971]

At 31:00, is there a reason you attach the leather sole grain-side down? Maybe to make the outsole stick better without having to rough up the flesh-side? I enjoyed your insightful video, by the way. Thanks!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

The edging from the welts back were a natural edging. So I wanted the cream side of the sole to be pointing up. If you notice, I sanded everything but those edges. And yes, the fleshy side will bond to the soles better.

[@guns4hire74]

That baby nice!

[@badfrankleatherworks2658]

Proof that Red Wing Iron Ranger is very well made boot!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It really is. And versatile as well. Not all boots can be converted to different designs without changing the integrity of the boot.

[@badfrankleatherworks2658]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany your craftsmanship is exceptional! I admire your creativity, excellent work!

[@baberoot1998]

Craftsmanship...it is a beautiful thing.

[@bear8myparents734]

😯I want this. I'd love you to do this to my Iron Rangers. I live in Greenville, SC. I can drive to your shop. I'll call the store when I'm ready.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

We offer mail services for this type work. You can purchase the package from our website and ship them directly to Tony. He doesn’t work at the stores. Here is the link for this particular job: wyattanddad.com/products/the-iron-falcon?variant=42510115963061 Thanks!

[@Haroutyun1]

Good job, it's cool!

[@robgerety]

Can't be half bad riding a Triumph.

[@fisheraw]

Looks awesome

[@rebuiltbyusn]

I really like what you do with the boot modifications. I would like to have information as to cost to do the modifications. Even just a approx amount.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

These type jobs start at $240. Our website allows you to click options and see different pricing WyattandDad.com Check it out

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Very awesome!!

[@mattmuscle8249]

A job well done

[@agubser07]

Dang, what a cool project. The beefier base really balances out the bump toe on the IR. Do you know the catalog number on those soles? I can't find it in the 2020 Vibram catalog.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! That sole is the 427 corded soles. They were discontinued by Vibram a few years ago is why they aren’t in the catalog. We convinced Vibram to make them for us. Our supplier is the only one that has them available for purchase. JH Cook and Sons Inc. is suppliers name.

[@bayareanewman1566]

Hammer Time!!!!!!

[@bayareanewman1566]

I wish you’d get together w/ Steve and do a video!!!!!!! Seriously worth the trip! I love both your videos!!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@bayareanewman1566 we may do that one day. We talked about doing a collab with Pablo out of Canada when the 3 of us were in ny a couple months ago. Time and schedule didn’t work out though

[@lonewolf025]

It must take passion to do a job like that. I'd be losing patience after the first few times punching a hole through the leather when doing the welt.

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

That’s awesome wonder what a job like that cost

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Here is the package on our website with different price options wyattanddad.com/products/the-iron-falcon?variant=43051539169461

[@paulgregory7359]

Awesome 🇬🇧👌🌟

[@kurtstephen9464]

#BigManTings wish I could get my boots to you #King You guys are the best of us, #BootScootingBrilliance

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! We offer mail service WyattandDad.com

[@jostalking]

Great video - the footage was gorgeous, what camera did you shoot this on and what lens?

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It’s been a while. Not sure what camera we were using at the time. I do know that vintage manual lenses were used. Our videographer prefers to be in control.

[@thisoldwatch9944]

So… who ever sent those boots to be resoled like that had to had paid just about the same as the boot cost … I mean that cobbler spent ALOT of time and effort to do that type of artwork lol

[@mikeogden5256]

How much does this treatment cost?😊

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

$350

[@smitty4699]

beautiful design, however, i noticed that the double row stitch on the front of the boot doesnt match. One boot has a bigger gap between the rows. On the right boot, the stitches are almost touching each other and on the left boot there is a noticeable gap. I'd be a bit disappointed if i received those boots back and it looked like that. I'm sure the resole aint cheap

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Then don’t buy hand made stuff. If you read nicks website, they will tell you that everything is not symmetrical also.

[@chitownkillinit]

Agreed i would be so disappointed especially thats the part of the boot that you will always be seeing ouch 😢

[@arnoldrodriguez7303]

Love the look of these what would something like this cost me if I send you my boots to do the exact same on my boots

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! This is the link to that package on our website. However, the Vibram corded sole is currently only available in sizes 12-14. We have the Dr Sole corded soles though. Email me if you want to see a picture of them [e-mail] wyattanddad.com/products/the-iron-falcon

[@MadelnMachines]

Are they copper rough and tough rangers? The nicks look very much like copper rough and tough out of the box.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

I think you are taking what the customer said he wanted a little too literal

[@Mrgoodguy865]

Amazing work brother, what kinda glue is that? , is it like contact cement

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! Yes, contact cement. We don’t make people watch while it dries, so I can see where it would raise the question

[@danilocynepppiloveyoumotas2401]

nice super

[@Snugglez187]

This is a cool project and great work, but I can't help wondering if for the cost of buying the Red Wings and then paying for such a comprehensive recraft, he couldn't have almost just bought a pair of Nick's. 🤔

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

He could have. In this case, the last on the IR’s fit his foot best, and he bought these used at a very low price. He also wanted something unique.

[@Snugglez187]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany fair enough. They definitely came out great.

[@rileypatterson7512]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany Okay that makes sense now, I’m gonna delete my comment 😂.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@rileypatterson7512 no, no. Don’t delete. You aren’t the only one who thought this. It answered more questions for people by reading your comment and this thread. Thanks for your input!

[@rileypatterson7512]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany yeah that’s a good point but I already deleted it lol. Man, now I kind of want to be a cobbler. As a hobby, you know? That was a cool fucking video, man. Also, good on you for actually replying to your comments. I would try to do that with my pages. But a lot of creators don’t reply.