Indiana Jones Boot Restoration

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In this video, tackle this iconic pair of Alden Indy boots...the Indiana Jones boots. This pair of Indy boots were in rougher shape than they appeared, so a lot of work went into getting this pair of Indy boots back up and going. We also gave this pair of boots a different look, as was requested by the owner. Time for another restoration!
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[@TrentonHeath]

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[@TrentonHeath]

Sorry for the sound at the end. Unfortunately, this was last minute editing for us, and we didn’t have time to re-shoot that portion. We appreciate y’all watching and putting up with the sound.

[@gomezdrhotmailcom]

Very cool video & they turned out great.

[@TheUninstaller2000]

thats okay. I can speak static.

[@kyrg]

I thought it was a hard rain on the roof.

[@CeeKay42069]

Just thought that was some shop noise. May we have some more, please? For the ASMR hit.

[@cliffbungalow9373]

Going for that retro scratchy record sound

[@jjsolis8259]

That wasn't static at the end. That was just the buzz of excitement for another fantastic job!

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha…thanks so much! We always appreciate you watching.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Not only did Harrison Ford insist on Alden’s, he insisted the Raiders production team purchase them from the man he used to buy them from during his days as a carpenter because that gentleman used to give him a break on his work boots. He wanted to pay him back.

[@ascensionbias7528]

Class move, Harrison.

[@ttop64]

Another great video guys. Liked all the trivia sprinkled through out . Did anyone else notice the static towards the end of the video or was it just on my end ?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! Sorry about that. Yeah, something was causing static, and it was too late to re-shoot that part.

[@kentdaigle]

Cant believe they let it go out.....Very telling.

[@DMorgan77]

Fantastic video Gents. I love when you guys continue to educate us (this time with the cork) in your videos. Have a great rest of your weekend.

[@EdAb]

I finally understand why in the past you'e said, "we're in a hurry, so we used sheet cork". Thanks guys, God bless!

[@brianathern9154]

That was a great iconic resole on the Indy boots. Glad others heard the crackling, thought it was darn sinus congestion in my ears. You guys inspired me to do a color and conditioning make over on my almost 20 year old Redwing boots. The burgundy came out terrific and they're soft and pliable again. Thanks for sharing the tips. That Saddle Soap is excellent

[@reyogalino1225]

you bros..never ceases to amaze me how you resurrect evey pair of shoes ( in this case boots) since I followed your channel I've been always conscious of my footwear. Keep it interesting and informative as always.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos and info.

[@TheCleric42]

Glad to see y’all back to doing the basics.

[@williamebert120]

Thank You for another Great video . I like the little captions at the bottom of the screen , it adds a little bit more . You guys are very informative and entertaining , also useful information .

[@edipisreks5535]

I had Vibram minilugs put on mine. It definitely transforms the boot, positively. My favorite pair, and I have a bunch. Great video!

[@TrentonHeath]

Nice! Thanks for watching.

[@ttyler77414]

Okay this is one of my favorite episode of a restoration I’ve seen. So glad I’m subscribed to see it

[@johnathanmacdonald6697]

Many thanks for answering my question on the cork weight. Loved the Indy facts you added.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@seanmccauley1446]

Enjoyed this one a lot. Thanks

[@markmilan01]

Another one! Amazing job gentleman!!! Love the Aldens!

[@TyinAlaska]

Excellent video this time around. Really liked it.

[@robertsandgren9389]

Interesting to see how poorly the insole had held up. Weston of Rose Anvil had questioned why such a pricey boot uses split leather for the sole and your restoration work seems to confirm that it's a poor choice of material by Alden. Great video!

[@myveryhipusername]

You guys are so freaking good at what you do! I enjoy watching all your videos. It also doesn’t hurt that you’re both pretty easy on the eyes. 😛

[@TrentonHeath]

You’re sweet! Thanks for watching.

[@roygilmore2968]

Really interesting. Always enjoy your videos. I wonder if you could show us another couple of shoes/boots that certain actors wore. “Tom cruise wore this in this movie, or something like that”. Could be an interesting collaboration with one of the other shoe experts you guys have worked with. Thanks for the work!!

[@or9481]

Beautiful work.

[@storminscellar7207]

Great job guys! Loved the comments on Indiana Jones 😁

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edgarschulein1827]

I appriciate the fun-facts about the red wing boot. Cool stuff, keep it up. Luv your work. Cheers from Germany!

[@larrydalton2205]

Thanks for another great review. Those boots look amazing. Maybe so worn because they were in the movie.

[@bernardosellers369]

Those boots look great... Good stuff guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching.

[@laurence1643]

Work ethic and craftsmanship is what I like about you guys. Always interesting!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching.

[@michaelpellas9183]

Good Job guys.

[@LigerFan]

I really enjoyed the pop-ups!

[@fredseekingbibleturth]

The sole on that after you done reminds me of Oldmulla boots. Which I think are great boots.

[@tonyricketts5569]

I have similar soles on a pair of Allen Edmonds. Glad to know you can replace them.

[@danielillingworth4303]

Makes me wanna get a pair of Alden's now and send em to you guys when they break down haha

[@mikem2132]

If I ever need work done to my Indy Boots, I’m sending them to you. Nice video!

[@RatdogDRB]

My Saturday morning with coffee fix. Nice save on those kicks.

[@TrentonHeath]

We always appreciate you watching! Enjoy your weekend.

[@retiredafce3373]

Wow 404k subs! That’s awesome!! Great job fellas.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@madbaroncalls]

Good stuff!

[@rctaz990]

Nice video as usual. Good timing with this boot with the new movie

[@Kingfisher1215]

Have you actually seen the movie? I haven’t heard much positive about it.

[@rctaz990]

@Kingfisher1215 I've heard it's terrible too. Mind you I wasn't that fussed on the film before

[@troyjenkins3886]

It's not nearly bad as people say it is in my opinion at least.

[@johngrant1337]

great work , thanks

[@NDB469]

Alden boots are great but I’ve heard they’ve started cutting corners, I have an older pair of 405’s from about 5 years ago with the leather lining, I like them, there’s a few QC issues that I noticed when I got them but I know they’re handmade so small imperfections are expected. Most of these little issues are no longer noticeable with wear anyways. Thanks for the video these turned out great.

[@soona9209]

Nice job👍

[@jasonp2906]

Love the trivia along with the restoration. Question, why are some of the nails in the heel pulled and some are just clipped?

[@TrentonHeath]

It just depends upon the type of nail and which direction they’re going.

[@wescobts]

As always another great video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@4115t41r]

Been a while for me, great result.

[@TheChickenx18]

10:33 I though my headphones broke, my heart sank... but it was y'all just going into a tunnel

[@georgecuyler7563]

As a tracker and someone who grew up wearing boots I would definitely know if one side had more cork. I absolutely despise it when I get a pebble stuck in my boot. Yes, even with safety boots. As a kid I could run across dry leaves and not make a sound, even today I'm told I should put bells on my footwear.

[@josecamacho3969]

Hi! I really enjoy your videos. I have some Redwing chukkas style 1221 and I used them for work as a mechanic. I have had them for a year and they absolutely worked for me. I want to clean them but have no idea where to start. They are stained with grease and oil especially where I was laying under a car and would move my legs around and the sides of my shoes would rub against the floor which was obviously dirty. Could you make a video on that or give me any tips on cleaning them? Thanks in advance!

[@josefradetzky4246]

Great vid! I have a question about mini lug half rubber soles. Wouldn't it make more sense to glue them to the sewn leather sole instead of glueing and sewing them together as one piece? This way there won't be any need to redo the sewing in future repairs. I've also notice that the thread wears out very quickly under the rubber sole.

[@patriciahunter1566]

Great video! I love the Indy facts. BTW you need to remember that women watch your channel as well as men and mention that Anson Belts has belts for women too.

[@TrentonHeath]

Great point, Patricia! 👍 Hopefully you’ll check them out use our discount link to buy one or two. 😉

[@bigjazzy5094]

Hey Trenton, Dawn dishwashing detergent is great for most any stain, even after it's been washed and dried, fyi. Some of my T shirts are thread bare, but I can't let them go. Stains drive me crazy.

[@TrentonHeath]

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I love this shirt!

[@DinkyPixie]

Great episode...quick question, I have new, good quality white leather shoe/sneaker and want to protect the white rubber from that yellowing in the future...in your expert opinions, what do you recommend to use as a UV/waterproofing protection to keep them from the inevitable yellow rubber issue for as long as possible. Thank you.

[@KA4UPW]

Talk about what it means to have new insoles, in so far as original feel, break in, shape

[@jameswilkes3186]

Great video as always. In your opinion would Redwing have been a better choice?

[@miltonpomales5405]

I thought the laces were para cord!!! The boots look great!!!

[@mjay4700]

Thanks for the cork info - But what I really want to know is: what brand or manufacturer makes that particular cork, and where to obtain it? Thanks

[@knowledgetracker]

You guys are to shoes, what Hillary Farr is to home renovation. Awesome!

[@Only1Sabe]

I wish you get cowboy pointy boots with grippy sole like that.

[@lewistaylor1965]

Man...I could watch leather work all day!

[@mdrumt]

Long overdue, welcome back! Great video. Thank you. Do you ever do R M Williams?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching. Yes, we’ve resoled quite a few. Not sure if we’ve ever done a video of them.

[@mdrumt]

@TrentonHeath I don't believe you have. It would be great to see you guys do one and get your opinion on them 🙂

[@leeh9420]

What a great "sympathetic restoration" :) - thanks!

[@troyjenkins3886]

Harrison was a carpenter and liked the cork soles on the Aldens because they didnt pick as much debri to be tracked into peoples houses.Tom Selleck would of made a teriffic Indy also.Good job guys.👍

[@robertbrandywine]

Could you use poron where you used the cork?

[@bmwallace2002]

Question regarding conditioning. Do you have any advice for Over conditioned boots? Bought a pair of second hand Alden Indy’s and they’re over conditioned - tacky to the touch. I’d love to know some options how i might dry these out a bit. These are Kudu, typically a dryer leather correct? Thank you kindly!

[@NoahBranch503]

Paracord laces nice

[@waxedearth5425]

Damn good resole.

[@victorvannatter312]

Curious about these rebuilds. Isn’t the last what forms the arch support part of the insole? And if this is the case, isn’t a rebuild flat on the inside now?

[@Dnte-qg3mb]

Nice!

[@bbrachman]

As I understand it, all granular cork is a by-product of the wine bottle cork industry. Full sheets of cork (bard) is made into wine stoppers. The rest is sold, ground up and mixed with all the sticky stuff. Just ask Birkenstock.

[@thedom1678]

Coolest Boot Ever

[@JM-sn6wh]

Great video! Quick questions. The equipment that you use , How often do they need to be serviced ? and do you service them yourself or do you use specific maintenance personnel? Thanks. Watching from Wyoming. Michigan.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. We do regular upkeep/maintenance ourselves, but every couple of years we have someone that comes in to do larger jobs. Most of the machines are built likes tanks and don’t require much maintenance.

[@jameswilkes3186]

Great video as always. In your opinion, would Redwing have been a better choice?

[@Kingfisher1215]

For trend followers it is.

[@freddieslaughter1107]

What would it cost to put on metal eyelets and hooks on a set of Allen Almonds boots?

[@utahyork3338]

"Squirrel"! Then spots oil spot on t-shirt. A couple drops of Dawn dish soap will get that out. 😊

[@fredseekingbibleturth]

what if you put too much cork in the shoe and made it convex ? I know that would bother my foot as my Jim greens are convex and it does bother my foot but I do love Jim greens because the width is perfect.

[@officialrachi]

do you clip / remove the nails from the heel of the insole before the actual sole ?

[@johnnyfnhammersticks]

Such beautiful pantina on those Indys. Now they're better than new.

[@Just_the_Q]

Fun video

[@redrufus444]

Wondering if Anson Belts come with Full Grain or Top Grain Leather?

[@needfortweed8734]

When these boots were cut in half over at the Rose Anvil channel it seemed like Weston didn't quite feel they lived up qualitywise to the price. How did these boots come off to you guys?

[@TrentonHeath]

They’re pretty well made, but I don’t think they’re worth $650+.

[@Kingfisher1215]

I love Alden’s, but I have a handful of pairs of boots from Spokane and those boots are much better made. But I like Alden better than Redwing or 1000 mile boots.

[@needfortweed8734]

@@TrentonHeath thanks for the answer. I will not be buying these, then.

[@needfortweed8734]

@@Kingfisher1215 interesting. What is it that makes these boots better for you than the other boots that you mention? I am genuinely curious as what we see here on TrentonHeath as well as Rose Anvil is kind of a more theoretical perspective as opposed to practical Real Life Experience...

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

OFF ON ANOTHER ADVENTURE

[@elephantricity]

its crazy how much faster beto is with his tools and tearing down boots effeciently.

[@TrentonHeath]

😂😂

[@USDAselect]

Beauty.

[@raymondobertautsch3091]

Do you do anything in reconstruction which (pat yourselves on the back) you judge to be superior to the original construction?

[@johnyb9884]

Excellent video. Size 15 here. Shoes/boots like these are almost impossible to find. Would love a pair of boots like these

[@jameslowry4299]

Tell me about it, so many cool boots and shoes are not available for those of us with big feet. Alden, how about some 15W Indy boots?

[@RobBread1]

Saturday morning; Coffee & T&H restoration video. Good job gentlemen. Side note, the audio towards the end is kinda messed up. Cheers.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, sorry about the noise.

[@RobBread1]

@@TrentonHeath no worries. Have a great weekend.

[@pamelabergeron3202]

Hi, I found your channel with a search for I have vintage (70's) pink western boots, how to restore, I can send pictures, I purchased at a flea market about 10 years ago, and really want to wear them...what would be your suggestions? Thank you!

[@SinaShahsana]

I’m watching a couple of English cobblers, ie cobbler Dan. They don’t iron their cork glue mix? Is that different compound from what we use in US?

[@mikem2132]

I recently got a pair of Indy boots, there’s a squeak coming from the insole on one boot. It’s on the edge near the heel, I can hear it when I push on it with my finger. Do you guys know how to fix that? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@danielbonds4857]

Why hot iron cork over cork board?

[@karencox3235]

Tom Selleck actually filmed several scenes for IJ for auditions... he would have been cast except CBS wouldn't let him out of his Magnum PI contract to do it. It sorta killed him to know that Spielberg and Ford were in Hawaii filming some of the opening scenes for ROTLA while he was also there filming Magnum PI. As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE Tom, I just don't think he could have done as good a job as Harrison Ford did in these movies.

[@federicobertacchi273]

Bellissimi bravi ragazzi siete super peccato che abito in Italia avrei diverse scarpe da rinnovare

[@pauljanas6417]

if you didn't edit how long would this restoration take in real time? Thanks

[@lenniefalcon5928]

How much was it? Did you use leather board (compressed leather and glue) for the insoles or aniline Veg tan?

[@TrentonHeath]

We used veg tanned leather. No leather board here.

[@mikeokeefe2014]

Thanks that was neat

[@onixtheone]

That static sounds like the static I get when I’m on the phone recording or on a call next to an ultrasonic machine

[@tolgagumusayak]

Why not apply conditioners and creams before putting the welt? Wouldn't be better to condition the leather under the welt?

[@gimmigota1]

0.08 is classic. 😅😅😅

[@Jsh1201970]

What’s a project like this run?

[@lp-xl9ld]

Got to admit, I WAS wondering about the cork

[@kurtgellert9166]

I never thought about Indiana's boots. What's a similar alternative for less than $300...these are way over my price point.

[@armedferret]

Crystal Skull wasn't an actual Indiana Jones movie, it was just a horrible fever dream that hopefully we'll all forget soon. :P

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha…very true.

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