Keeping Classic Sneakers Fresh With Chicago’s Teen Cobbler

Joshua Marin is a third-generation cobbler, born and raised in Chicago’s North Side. While he inherited the old-school trade from his father and grandfather, the 20-year-old is putting his own fresh spin on shoe repair. At his Fix Your Kicks stores, Marin lovingly restores sneakers-primarily Air Jordans-to their former glory. Today, he’s a respected business owner, embraced by the community for his high-quality work.
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[@Lilacdaze77]

What an amazing young man! The cobblers in my country are mostly old retired man, no young persons are willing to do that. Its turning into a lost trade. His father must be so proud of him!

[@stanstantalent.5605]

Asotdaze ikr, in my country its kinda like the lowest job you could do.

[@kylem1112]

williejames huff did you even watch the video moron?

[@yungboy4216]

he also repaints them and replaces shoelaces and does complete restorations what's not cobbler-y about that?

[@sentientarugula2884]

MrAwesome172 TRUE!!!

[@user-qi1nn9vg3x]

williejames huff hater bruh

[@aksantitshibambuyi1248]

Turning “What are those” in to “Where can I get those “

[@Kid82fy]

Aksanti Tshimang I like that

[@rok1e072]

Ha

[@ozraptor68]

If you can’t tell I’m slow clapping at this joke I give it a 7/10

[@kurobushi7746]

LOL FR

[@kushlitsupremeo3571]

😂😂

[@justingrant4860]

What I like is his father taught him everything now he is expanding on a family tradition it's great to see a young man with vision and a future good luck to you kid

[@trix7073]

NO ONE GONNA TALK ABOUT HOW GOOD HIS TEETH ARE?!?!?

[@andyg300]

bbb tay you know teeth are a fetish

[@jabalimohamed1983]

You did

[@eastwoodlegendkickz9693]

Gayyyyyy

[@hapjoy16]

@@eastwoodlegendkickz9693 That part!!!

[@fishtalk5948]

I notice

[@SgtCrypto]

That’s dope

[@sammiiam3906]

Sgt. Crypto RELL DOPE😅😅😅😅😅

[@anonnomas4755]

Two Words,Two Hundred likes

[@jessykapop]

What a freaken smart guy.. That's so cool

[@hugolaw18]

*chicagos teen cobbler* -I’m 20 years old

[@mamas.boy_4885]

Austin King twenty no teen in twenty

[@justingrant4860]

Not sure if you guys are naive or just making jokes

[@cuellarlj420]

Twenteen...? Lol

[@Icutmetal]

Austin King Jesus 🤦‍♂️

[@Deeone282]

@Austin King are you slow?

[@X-Kid_Z]

Yes! I freakin love this dude. Love the path he chooses to dedicate his life to.

[@jeffreym4370]

Keep doing what you do, you a very good example for this young kids to do the rigth thing my friend, you got my subscription, I support you! Hands up!🤙

[@kanishkkashyap9283]

Proud of u man...u just showed how important it is to do what u truly love and not run after the materialistic life

[@MA-qi8gq]

His voice fry.. Thats all I thought about the entirety of the video... Very unique voice and tone... 😅

[@paolabueso]

Mohammed Ashoor I thought that too!

[@AliXHamid]

Its annoying

[@albertalbert5612]

Gay

[@MajorAddiction]

🤔

[@ultboost5893]

Boi that’s how everyone in my fockin school sounds like(or tries to sound like)

[@DouglasLee9]

Effing awesome! Hard to find something where the skill transfers easily and your able to use it at such a young age. You definitely got to hustle. Great job

[@jayyonerevoo7775]

Shout-out from Los Angeles California , mad respect hustle never stops 💯

[@paolabueso]

Great talent and a very unique voice. Wish him much success!

[@mrdylanbrowder1620]

Blessings to you bro we're all over, Cobblers can't stop want stop! Mad respect and even more props.... "Rasta" Ft. Hood, Texas

[@a.chavez3095]

Wow, that's what's up what a great example of keeping a craft alive.. I wish him much blessings

[@yungoni1039]

Finally something right up my alley

[@tonycruz6183]

Simply great story for share. Blessings!

[@erivertogonsalez4824]

Man nothing but respect to this kid , he got to do what his dad been doing who knows for how long but he is doing it, keep doing your thing bro,EL ZAPATERO.

[@tommywood2983]

You are one Awesome young man! What a great Positive role model you are! Not only for the younger generation but us old guys to! God bless you

[@watchnofacee]

Bruh we need more ppl like YOU Sir 💯💯💯💯

[@user-hm9mj1hc3j]

Such a great big story, good lad !

[@purplegold714]

It's dope that his taking it to another level and at the same time you have his customers investing into his small business.

[@brandonc3624]

This guy graduated from my High School! He's well known

[@jrrobles1854]

This is sick! So young and yet with so much potential! Keep at it homie.

[@lisaelliott3864]

Great job young man! Sky's the limit! Your dad and grandfather should be proud!👍

[@KingB440]

This guy does great work! Just a pair he restored for me and the quality of the work was great Josh does very good work!!

[@LegallyArmedSav504]

How long did it take to get your shoe’s back

[@JuaniqueVerde]

🔥 This was amazing! I’m just...in awe. I loved how he is still a part of his family’s tradition of being a cobbler but put his own spin on it! 👌🏽 so dope! Does he take online orders 👀 👀

[@bigirv31]

I love it & it’s right here in Chicago!!! Much love brother! I’ll be sure to pay you a visit 💪🏻❤️🔥😎👟

[@magdalisalmodovar9113]

Bless this young artist. You can do what you want.

[@nmckaige]

Wow, he is not only talented but very motivated. Makes for a very successful life!!

[@djbhe]

I saw this a couple of years ago on Chicago's Very Own WGN live stream a couple of years ago. I'm going to check this place out when I go back to my hometown to visit in about a month.

[@Tilesandfabrics]

Glad to hear Padner. God bless.

[@AhYes-it3mr]

These stories are amazing!! There are so many AMAZING people out there... I gotta be one too!!!

[@shantabridges2677]

Loved from beginning to end!

[@lonnieluellen1400]

Thank god for this men & thank god he in Chicago he get it done any type of damage brings back too life

[@97_Manny_]

Glad I didn’t skip the commercial, this is dope af🔥I’m actually learning to restore sneakers🙏🏻

[@crystalelk]

BRAVO YOUNG MAN!Sending positive vibes your way. PEACE LOVE & DREAMS !🍁💖💫🌐📷🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✔👌✨🌄🌊🎆😉❄✌💟☁🎬

[@artemaparin465]

This is amazing keep it up!!!

[@dawnhooper9870]

Wow nice to see someone really take their craft to another level.

[@lrtrucking3661]

Good for you 👍🏻 young man ! Keep up your good work

[@AlexTecson]

Whoa 😮 I really love the way you brought back to life of sneakers 👟 👍😊

[@respectseasoning8162]

Big ups to u bro.. very inspirational

[@huyn6334]

I admire your skillful hustle mindset and your drive to resurrect a piece of art! My side hustle in the 90s in high school also had to do Air force ones and New era caps. This was when designer fabric ie Gucci, Fendi etc was trendy, I would stitch fabric onto the shoes and caps afterschool and weekends. It was effing painful at times when the needle goes into your hand or under the nail but WTH it was well worth the extra cash!

[@TrynaBeCray]

If he was in NYC he would just be fixing timbs lmao

[@justiceon2729]

@Philp Mucker ASMR why? What happened?

[@user-ik8oq1ob4n]

Justice On There are black people outside my house

[@justiceon2729]

@@user-ik8oq1ob4n oh I get you

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

11037 - what

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

Cherios people like those? Where I live, nobody wears those lol

[@69Gingerman]

Man young man is talented. Awesome, rejuvenating an old trade

[@pena3tony]

Keep up the good work young fella..... MUCH LOVE....

[@coginthewheel779]

Dang bro. Respect. 20 yrs old and out here killing it

[@miguelnavarro3222]

God bless you man. You have a gift

[@alexchancock]

Good guy. As much as anything it's the eco aspect that's great. This short clip just shows us how much stuff we throw away that needn't be.

[@channingbloom7125]

Cobblers are a dying breed. Glad this guy is keeping the tradition alive.

[@tonyengland9744]

You are awesome and I love your trade(kicks cobbler). Keep up the great work.

[@bidi72]

Dope story, keep up the good work.

[@user-wz7in1sd2w]

Much respect to this genius guy who made 21 dollar 180 dollar

[@josuerivera1196]

Hats off to you brother, amazing job! 👏👏👏

[@initialDC231]

Dude you are a rare breed. Wish you was closer to me, I have mad kicks that need to be restored.

[@deestudd]

Broooooo more kids need to see this smh so proud of this young man

[@stellabluelulu]

This is so cool, i live just around the corner from one of this guy’s stores

[@Matrixzttv]

Good for you man big props from Cali passion into a dream that’s wassup

[@humanbeing9731]

Amazing & creative

[@AntonioManaligod]

whoo Chicago!!! It's where I live now, love this city.

[@robbholmes9215]

This is awsum!!!!

[@mborges2133]

Great story!

[@cristi882]

I love to see young smart entrepreneurs showing what is possible!

[@nixdapogs]

Damn, 3rd generation cobbler with a modern sneakerhead mentality. That’s an awesome combo nowadays. Goodluck and more power 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@therealbyrdman86diego24]

Yoooo respect 🤙🏾

[@estupedude21]

I’m glad someone believes in shoe etiquette 👌🏽

[@Olph1]

That’s awesome!

[@markwalker9236]

Young man u keep doing what your doing. Dont get to big to fast. You have rest of your life to get big.

[@demigod12100]

Smart young man , keep going in that direction !

[@nando1516]

thanks to this dude for repairing my blue revenge x storms i used for skating and turning them into like i first got em

[@davidconejr4206]

GREAT WORK KID ...PROUD TO SEE YOU BECOME A ARTIST

[@avah4264]

I love this KZbin channel!

[@talalalnasseralkhalidi2537]

Amazing job

[@MartinTabanag]

Hustlin at a very young age! I salute you bro and keep hustlin

[@Jorge209_]

Mad respect

[@number1number172]

This guy is really dude,, salute here from Saudi Arabia..

[@chicagolifetv]

This guy is really good! Highley Recommended!👟

[@VinayPateel]

Damn! I wanna see more of this guy's shop

[@ofcourse1218]

Underrated people like you deserve more shine then people like retro snickers

[@pandukawb]

This is great!

[@robertlambert7736]

Good on ya dude. Youre doing it.

[@TILEROB]

Good work wish we had one here in NOR CAL

[@specialk22tt]

Strong work. This shows that it doesn't matter where you come from. With enough hard work, you CAN succeed. This guy wasn't privileged. He hustled and got after it.

[@rhoula]

So true. Your words are very inspirational. Thank you for sharing

[@jamesanastasia3237]

Nothing wrong with working hard,but that doesn't always equate to success!!!There's countless people who have worked hard all their lives and don't achieve "success"!!!Especially those are considered the poor!!!😉🤨

[@Jharkiyre]

This is so dope I need to go here asap

[@sevenup5194]

Big props from WEST LA

[@kaystarlo]

Another great story

[@spotlessreviews7425]

Wow this man is legend

[@mmmichaell]

This is dope💯

[@kamilcichanowski1954]

Inspiring. 🙌

[@COACH_ANTHONY_MMA]

Good stuff bro be blessed.

[@MegaModded]

This guy needs to make a channel!!!

[@kreatur_]

Respect the hustle 👏

[@charlesmunoz1528]

Dope af i actually just started doing this myself more as a hobby but thinking of opening an actual shop i also recrown and clean fitted hats. Inspiring to see this video.

[@X-Kid_Z]

Hell yeah man, love it!

[@captaingray5455]

Was just in Chicago and passed this shop lol I will come there next time

[@meredithleavitt5815]

Incredible

[@tonymontana1599]

Keep grinding young man

[@erkyderky]

Keep it up man

[@lendzemojoachimkimeng1318]

Respect 2 your hustle. U the real legit street husla not these clowns on the streets selling dope to our kids love and respect from Australia keep the good work church

[@TheNyayko]

You are a hero