Is this my BIGGEST EVER SHOE REPAIR?! ... Vintage Jack Boots Get an IRON HOBNAIL RESTORATION!

Today we have a Mega restoration on these vintage Finnish jack boots, sent in all the way from Tasmania and it might just be the biggest shoe repair I've ever done on the channel! We did a full transformation on these converting them from rubber soles to Leather soles with all the iron work, Hobnails, toe plates and horseshoe heels.
#shoerepair #vintage #restoration #ww2 #transformation
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Chapters:
(0:00) About the job
(1:26) Stripping off
(3:40) Jerk off
(6:30) How to re-welt
(11:10) Rons Adventure!
(15:00) Adding the leather sole
(18:00) Dying & Stitching
(20:18) Lunch Time
(20:50) IRON WORK
(24:00) Making heels from scratch
(28:30) Conditioning the uppers
(32:30) Finished job!

[@busymark64]

£370 for all that skill & detail is an absolute bargain. Brilliant job!

[@queensapphire7717]

Wow, I remember being in Dublin, Ireland, as a kid in the ‘70s, visiting family coming from Brooklyn, NY, and if you had a 5 quid note, you were “rich”, and the birds followed. Those birds loved us 1/2 Italian blokes from The States with a Brooklyn accent. Those Ballymun flats worse than any public housing project in Brooklyn, Jaysus talk about poverty.

[@Mietokastike]

then again... the boots are 45-100e, and you can still get un used surplus of them, and you loose the ability to use them on special ski bindings... all tho ig you dont need skis in tasmania.

[@marshmellow377]

I was just thinking this! I got charged almost £500 for a polish/clean of my watch... this is an absolute bargain in comparison!

[@rwboa22]

Thing is £370.00 comes out to ~AU$716.50 (or ~US$471.75) so don't let the cost in British Pound Sterling fool you.

[@marshmellow377]

@@rwboa22 I use GBP so no conversion needed! 😁

[@Semgger]

Hello Dan, yes indeed! For all our methods of goods transport... well the post can't come fast enough (Hence I'm writing this only from seeing the video). But this video, ah. I will admit I've been checking back on the channel more regularly than I'm proud to say waiting to see just how you'd done it! Worth getting up at 6am on a Sunday for! Thank you for taking on the job. I'd asked a number of places here in Tas about it and the response was... varied to say the least. So receiving that first email back with you also being interested was quite an exciting thing! From "Guess they'd be relegated to being worn to go to the wood pile now" to "back to work!" (And possibly the pub if the floors right and I won't damage it... or go posterior over mammary gland) Little bit of an expanding for anyone interested, These M34s are a post war set. No idea of manufacture date. Identical to boots used in the war, apart from the fact the war time ones had leather soles (AFAIK). Interesting thing to note on the before boots, is the cutout round the heel, thats designed for cross country skies to fit in! Otherwise the boots are in pretty much OG condition.... with a good deal of beating up courtesy of me. Finding these isn't impossible though I think its get harder to do. They aren't too expensive either and take a ridiculous bashing. From being in slosh, mud, numerous vehicle fluids to being used to knock logs around fire pits. They haven't whinged. This video is grand. Whilst I was thinking it'd be a reasonable sized job, did not at all realise just how much effort I was asking you to undertake! Thank you! Bloody awesome. Snake protective colouring will be appreciated as funnily enough... I do call these my "snake boots" because I've hoped that they'll only latch on to the shaft rather than my calf... whether it works or not hasn't been tested and I hope it continues not to be with this added camouflage. Also, hoping the "decorative" nails actual help with making them continue to last! The pedals on the old Massey Fergusson are obviously steel and that part of the boot is where they sit. That storm welting is pretty grouse. Had no idea what it actually was. Very cool! Solidly built things. Awesome to see what the goings on were. That heel stack is flamin bonza and hopefully with the added duck scent, it'll turn me into the pied piper of ducks so they'll follow me out of the crop rather than having to be encouraged to move along! And of course... who can argue with a nail pattern named after them! Haha! Really appreciate this job, its been quite a bit of fun to organise! Quite smooth though, thank you for that (And appreciation to a good friend of mine over there who quite by chance happened to be going to Tring at the right time!) My girlfriends response to this was "This highlights how rubbish alot of our modern made shoes are constructed" along with numerous inserts of "wow". So I'm ridiculously excited to get these back and how cool is it that theres a video to be able to see how whole process! Bloody fantastic. Thanks mate! Might have to edit this comment when they turn up to say how they feel! A number of friends have suggested that I will have to try tap dancing at the pub when they do. Now, I'm gunna watch this again cause far out that was interesting to see! Words aren't doing my excitement justice (The fact I've just written a novel probably hints at it quite well though) Cheers! Pat

[@dunes7]

Geez Pat, I hope they don't get "lost in transit" after all that!!!!🤣

[@sea2side]

Top reply. Jealous of your fantastic 'better than new' boots. Hope you dont need them for the flooding.

[@Semgger]

@@dunes7 thankfully, they turned up today!

[@Semgger]

@@sea2side no flooding down the southern end of Tas. Thank goodness! Just... an alarmingly consistent deluge of drizzle. Much like England I suspect but somehow worse as we have had a few nice days recently 😅

[@cancer_sucks]

@@Semgger hey!? it hardly ever rains here i cant imagine what you could mean?! those boots look great :-)

[@ramblingsofalatino]

You can tell someone loves their job when they joke around and sing while they work. Love it.

[@alexashton6501]

As an Australian, I can confirm we mainlanders also consider Tasmania to be a separate entity

[@benjaminmcclatchey9814]

Wow, that hand stitching has to suck!!!!

[@Semgger]

As a Tasmanian, I too can confirm we believe the big island to be a wholly separate entity.

[@adelelouise]

Bloody oath haha

[@sharonrose3871]

Yeah mainlanders we consider you to be the same ;)

[@pineapplesideways3820]

Mums marry son daughters marry dads the island of Tasmania is famous for

[@arieltaylor1013]

I didn't know there were cobblers who did this quality of work, this is amazing!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thank you Pat! For sending these beauties all the way from Tasmania, Hope you get plenty of good use from them once they make it all the way back to you!

[@justicar5]

how much does a restoration like this cost?

[@jorgegarcia-yj6cn]

Thats a good jerk off

[@tengu190]

You didn't drop a nail on the floor!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

I did though! Haha

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

£375

[@gmpartspro]

Shrimps on the Barbie! Keep making me laugh Dan! You're artistry is a blessing to the KZbin community. Thank you for making me appreciate shoes more now than just pitching them. 🤘

[@why6212]

It was the smoothest joke insert I've seen in a while

[@rwboa22]

Plus he has a shiela in the shop as well.

[@salvatore6539]

Hillarious

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

I really enjoy watching you work! One of the true trades where craftsmen and women are experts in their trades like cobblers, masons, carpenters, butchers etc… people, with years of experience, working with their hands.

[@leolee8847]

The world is in need of dedicated and talented artists like you!!! ⚘️❣️ Keep up the wonderful job!!! 👏👏👏

[@Nar1324]

Excellent video and craftsmanship. Was such a pleasure to watch while sipping my coffee this morning. I appreciate how you always take care to respect the original character/feeling of the boot, and even with that restriction in mind, you interpret every customer's specific needs with attention and care - all the way down to the smallest details. Much love from Canada and I'm wishing you the best.

[@extremechimpout]

I have never seen a donation comment before is it new?

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

It’s the super thanks feature! They gave it to my channel about a month ago :)

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@Dan_the_Cobbler how often do you accidentally spike yourself while sewing?

[@bobharrison2212]

I want a pair …..

[@ryaaaaanwhat4072]

Amazing

[@fannycraddock99]

Simply amazing in both your knowledge and craftsmanship. These boots will last longer than I will. Well done Dan.

[@outgoingautismhowtoovercom8512]

As a 25 year Carpenter I can tell you take pride in your work you do excellent work awesome that you still keep this trade alive

[@finfan83]

Don't think we have ever seen Dan de-welting and re-welting a shoe before. Thanks for showing the intricate construction and solutions of joining things together. Must take a lot of skill to manouver all the layers to stitch and glue only the right ones that are needed at the moment. 11:48 - yay the cork filler ! Tasty looking grainy stuff ! Plus this pair of boots surely depleted the glue stocks at Tring Shoe Repair ! 16:06 - yay ! Trimming ! Nice continous running satisfying action ! 21:49 - yay he has all the necessary supplies, even elbow grease ! 22:24 - Dan goes SMASH ? With all the work and sturdy materials used, these boots will last 2 generations now !

[@johns3106]

Thanks so much for including the cost of the repair. All to often various “repair” videos (whether shoes, cars, furniture, etc.) leave us wondering how much the skilled tradesman would actually charge…it’s great to know what you time, materials and skills are worth!

[@fancydeeldo]

love these videos so much, you're so easy to watch for long periods, half an hour just flies by!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thanks appreciate that!

[@timmoss8510]

Fantastic job Dan - your skill and attention to detail is joyous!

[@Cha05typhoon]

Just had this recommended to me, have no interest in shoe making or repair generally but you did a fantastic job of explaining and keeping it interesting! Looking forward to what else you've got next as well as going thru the backlog of your videos

[@federicoprice2687]

Brilliant!!! Great job Dan, as ever. 😊😊😊 👏 👏 👏 😊

[@jmatt4life]

WoW!!! These boots came out solid and likely will last for a hundred years or more. You worked your magic. They looked MARVELOUS!!!

[@TheJvonc]

Fantastic job Dan-as always! From Atlanta, Georgia, USA-we always enjoy your channel

[@benjaminmatte5225]

An awesome job as usual and a Sunday morning treat to find a new Tring vid, thanks Dan

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

My pleasure!

[@mikeklug3369]

You harness your talents with some amazing confidence. It's a breath of fresh air watching someone with an actual passion and not just someone full of videos with gimmicks. True therapy to watch indeed

[@JonHop1]

I really appreciate all the dad jokes on your channel! Super wholesome channel and lovely display of skill and craftsmanship! Very relaxing to watch as well! Keep up the great work!

[@crystalcloud5065]

AMAZING! Beautiful job Dan!! You do such amazing work.

[@leepettit9516]

Cracking job Dan, love your work absolutely fascinating and your in-depth explanation of all you processes is very much appreciated. Thank you for all your content and sharing your obvious knowledge and passion for your business 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@MrMcPain]

Incredible Dan! Your videos are not just entertaining but also make me very inspired to get back out there once I get out of the depression gutter! Your videos and your work just ooze passion and I hope to one day be able to enjoy my work just as much as you do!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Good luck to you matey I'm sure you'll get there!

[@bootstrapperwilson7687]

Wow. Just wow. You are not only a craftsman, you are an artist.

[@milandadasovic4657]

awesome work man, you deserve every kind of support here on youtube, its like a cure to watch you!

[@xhis1414]

The shrimp on the barbie bit had me rolling LOL

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Hahaha great I wondered if it would land 😅

[@happyboater3058]

@@Dan_the_Cobbler omg, I only got it now! Luckily I read the comments

[@raymonddehaan7627]

Ha! The second I saw that I heard in my mind Paul Hogan talking about shrimp on the barbie.

[@hirvihirvi897]

Really nice too see old Finnish military boots get best ever care. And Dan almost got them as shiny as mine used to be when doing my 11 month service in1985-86 :D The type was used until 1990:es. There ought to be a stamp somewhere with SA or SA INT and a manufacturing year number. The army may still have a couple hundred thousand pairs stashed away somewhere waiting for what fun thr ruzzians may came up mext that requires the reservist to be called to duty. This pair became a piece of art.

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!

[@Finwolven]

Yea, judging from the condition of the rubber sole, those have probably also been resoled a time or two, or from the very last ones made. They're pretty indestructible if cared for properly and repaired when necessary - but those ones seem to have been in storage for quite some time.

[@williamdunlop2862]

I am so impressed with the manual skills of the repairs. The quality of the work is impressive.

[@Absaalookemensch]

Amazing restoration that preserves a part of history from being lost. Thank you

[@al.f.8204]

Very impressive transformation. Loved the shrimps on the barbie 😂. Delighted to see the very stylish Annabelle making another appearance. Crackin’ video as always. Cheers 👍🏽🙂

[@TimothyAB010]

I like how you leave the extra cork just like my local cobbler does. I find taking my boots to him just feels better long term. Feels more like extra padding around the bottom of my foot once I rebrake in the boot. Last cobbler I had sanded the cork and it just felt cheap. Great job.

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

That’s the intention! Comfort is paramount

[@mrsvickigriffin]

I think its amazing this time honored profession is still alive somewhere. I dont think anyone in my state still has a cobbler anywhere.

[@tnmwheatley]

Annabelle needs to be in more of your videos 😊😊😊

[@6o6p10]

This piece of work is bootiful! Liked the process and the result as well.

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

thank so much

[@oldschoolfeeling3886]

Hi My grandfather was a master shoemaker with his own shop. I used to watch him work a lot when I was a kid. Just like you, he fixed shoes. Exactly the same steps. I think your channel is great. Greetings from Thuringia, Germany

[@Naturalhighz]

Always love to see you bring back life to old shoes/boots!

[@lwing77]

Customer needs to walk on his hands to show such perfection. Great job

[@ronachavez3421]

My God Dan that was an incredible and beautiful job those boots look awesome ..

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thanks man!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Fanciest farming shoes in Tasmania 👏🏼👌🏼

[@Semgger]

Lowkey hoping so!

[@tonygloster3483]

That’s a great result Dan on these massive boots lots of use back into them 👍

[@mcadam5702]

Bloody fantastic work Dan. 👏

[@pnwRC.]

WOWZERS! This was an EXTENSIVE repair job! The finished product looks absolutely AMAZING!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Glad you liked it! cheers

[@repair-leathercraft-HIRO]

These boots are made by the 'stitchdown method', which is not seen very often in Japan!

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

How do they make shoes there kazuma-san?

[@repair-leathercraft-HIRO]

@@pacificcoastpiper3949 I used to make shoes for disabled people, 'shoe-shaped orthotics'. Later, I opened my own shop and made shoes for the general public. Mainly cemented, mackay, black rapide, goodyear-welted, etc. After that, I opened a repair shop like 'Tring Shoe Repairs' for two years. In 2022, the shop closed, so I don't do much shoe repair. I repair leather goods such as bags and wallets at home. I do not speak English, so I am using the translation tool "DeepL" for this text.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Wow, that was amazing, Dan. Thanks for sharing.

[@tamastakats1355]

Beautiful job Dan, you’re a real craftsman, I really enjoy your videos,thank you..

[@fazsum41]

Just gonna say it. Annabel is gorgeous

[@dmg4415]

A big distraction at the workplace.

[@muneeb-khan]

I’d love a customer reaction to these even if it’s just some text.

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

I’m sure we will soon!

[@skeleten5439]

I don't watch often, but when I do it's always a treat to watch you work

[@austenj4539]

Passion, humour, patience and skill. What a great video.

[@xe2594]

You - and Henry Cavil paint Warhammer 40k models together then try repairing shoes.

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Well I’d love that!

[@bubba_sawyer]

In the time stamps it says “3:40 Jerk Off” - I may go ahead and just skip that section. Edit: it’s safe, it’s the name of a product. Carry on.

[@darrenjeffrey9447]

Defo one of the best you have done worth every penny pal

[@g-r0370]

Wow, I had no idea that boots could be taken apart to the extent that you did and then renovated back to life! Great work!

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Wow, that is the most badass pair of work boots I have ever seen. Excellent work mate! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@arimus4520]

Brilliant job on those boots. Makes me want to pull my boots on again. Thanks Dan!

[@OfDeath]

SO MANY NAILS! Nice job!

[@deaghansionnach2936]

Brilliant craftsmanship, therapeutic to watch. Excellent work!

[@karleengoodwill2667]

Amazing work as always and i have to say i love my man Ron's appearance, at first when i saw him in the shot i was like awe i can't see all of Ron, but when he got up and twirled on the heel block it made my day! Cork shots were on the money too! you have very nimble fingers, watching you work is always a pleasure. I hope you are having a Jolly good day!

[@johnclark1925]

Excellent work as always. Decorative but practical… and strong… ready for another lifetimes work. 😎👍

[@sl6147]

Amazing video. A true artist. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@matttrout364]

Good morning! Nice way to start the morning.

[@epone3488]

Great job. Amazing. The confidence to do all that. wow. nice one.

[@AwkwardSquirrel13]

Got recommend this video by KZbin, i absolutely loved it! So enthralling!! Those boots were ABSOLUTELY made for walking

[@TheBottomoftheabyss]

Nice to see someone use vintage stuff from Finland! Cheers from Finland!

[@carold8345]

Wow. That was an amazing job. Congratulations!🎉

[@southerngrace]

You're the best at this youtube work and show stuff. I am so excited for the next one.

[@adrianhagerty6905]

Brilliant bit of work , fascinating to watch .

[@hexum9449]

This is one of my favorite videos. What a beast of a boot and your quality work and attention to detail is amazing.

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@tamastakats1355]

Beautiful work a real craftsmanship..

[@MrBayoublue]

thanks annabelle for the save lol

[@jmatt4life]

I always hit LIKE as soon as I start watching your videos. This popped up late in my suggestions, but always glad to watch your vids, Dan. Beautiful looking boots. Let’s see how it goes!

[@justelementt1538]

the most beautiful custom soles I've ever seen.

[@Mickr4]

Gorgeous work.

[@jabbasan12]

Awesome job Dan!

[@northernswedenstories1028]

It's nice to come onto KZbin for a change and be reminded of how KZbin used to be in the beginning. Learning, sharing our skills, being creative. Great content. Maybe I'll send you over a pair of old Lundhags boots for repair from Sweden 😅

[@JaegerZ3]

Amazing job Dan. You take such pride in your work, really setting an example. For the owner, I hope he keeps them on a shoe tree moving forward, try to balance the new amazing sole 😊

[@Seahorse1414]

Terrific effort and skill , a perfect combination and always a pleasure to watch !

[@spitspotmichael]

Hi Dan, fantastic video. I am absolutely fascinated watching your workmanship. I'm amazed at how good your hands look, seeing as how many chemicals, glues and dyes you have to use. Well done mate 👏🏻👍🏻😉

[@TheJohn8765]

Always welcome to see your vids, Dan. You brighten my day!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

very welcome

[@helgegrenda2098]

Hello, I am a hobby shoemaker. I learned a lot from Schumacher and orthopedic shoemakers on the doorstep. I built sewn boots for Viking sword fighting frames and built turn-sewn shoes based on the original York. and i love your videos as i am learning so much more. Best regards from Northern Germany. Thank you, regards Helge

[@marcelade8a]

Impeccable and beautiful job. Well done!!!🎉❤

[@dirkg7062]

Very nice job you did. They look GREAT!

[@neleig]

Superb craftsmanship!

[@sunshinedancer5509]

Beautiful work!

[@dons9712]

SOLID work man. Bravo. cheers.

[@LKD70]

My first time on the channel, the fact you share the costs at the end is outstanding. Thank you

[@gerrykeoghan6058]

Great deconstruct of and repair job,a lot of work involved.

[@robm7449]

Amazing looking boots great transformation as always Dan . 👌💪👊

[@erich9244]

great work Dan! What a phenomenal transformation! Those boots look awesome and more importantly should last the new owner a really long time. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Keep on keeping on!

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thanks a lot man

[@danielmarshall4587]

Splendid video and thank you for taking the time to film your work and sharing it with us. Also I could do with some of that elbow-grease myself.

[@kgnation7649]

Love the iron details ❤️

[@davidwormleighton2839]

What a tremendous job you did there Dan, it’s always a pleasure to watch a true craftsmen at work, well done mate 😀 have a good week and stay safe David 👍👍

[@Dan_the_Cobbler]

Thank you David!

[@user-wc7gc9lv9e]

Keep up the hard work! Growing up in what use to be a small town in CT , USA I use to watch the shoe maker in the shop next to my great aunt's for hours. thank you, I cant stop watching.

[@grigeroz]

Love those shoes! Very unique! Love the desing!!

[@jamesdaple9951]

Incredible job dude!!

[@antonoat]

I'm new here (yes Ive subscribed), who would have known that watching shoe and boot repair(reconstruction in many cases) could be so interesting. You've got a great skill set Dan and a great work ethic, no wonder your work is so highly regarded. Hoping you have a fantastic 2023 Cheers!

[@la-organizacion]

I already think of this channel as a television series. Today's episode was amazing