NICK'S BOOTS Resole #61

[@MH3GL]

Watching the absolute battle cobblers have to fight to repair a pair of Nick's boots is always a testament to the quality Nick's puts out.

[@toughlifevirgina]

I'll say it again, the boots are always a wonder, Brian. No question but I think I can vouch for a bunch us that come here by saying your humility and positivity are what gives these boots and most importantly the videos their character! Great stuff as always, brother!

[@japesss]

Does humility really apply for someone choosing to record, edit, and monetise their video content? Not implying I don't enjoy the videos but some comments like this seem to try pretty hard to pretend there's a lot more to this than there really is.

[@timothynguyen4446]

@@japesss don't be an asshole. Cobblers have to be trained for quite a while, and footwear is one of those thing where attention to detail is super important.

[@japesss]

​@@timothynguyen4446 How is anything I said being or acting like an asshole? I never even remotely implied Brian didn't do impressive work or have attention to detail? You've clearly misinterpreted what I meant in the last sentence - I see a lot of comments like this that that try and build up videos of a artisans and craftsman doing their work into something far more than it is. 'Humility' just straight up isn't relevant here. Now you calling me an asshole - that's being an arsehole. Pull your head in.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Great job Brian resoling these Nick's Boots! They were very much in need of new soles and heels! It's awesome the stitchchdown construction was converted to goodyear welted! I actually prefer that on my boots! I would change a pair of Nick's Boots to have them that way. It will make it easier to resole, since the welt can be removed (when it gets too worn down, etc) and be replaced with a new welt! Overall well done Brian! Beautifully restored!*

[@JinsKookieJams]

*All those complaining that all the boots that needed were rubber soles, no. The customer wanted a goodyear welted construction with new soles. Nothing wrong with that! Also it's the customer's boots not yours lol 😅🤣🤣🤣!*

[@hectormonclova7563]

I love in Bedo his joking and philosophizing. From Trenton and Heath their sense of history and method, and how they love to share their knowledge. But I love in Brian what he tells with his hands and eyes. Each one has a way of conquering my heart and make me respect and admire their craft. Thanks... ❤️

[@BrianTheBootmaker]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnversluis3084]

Nicks has one the best hand made boot in USA and a great price see the craftsmen ship and Brain puts his own spin on the boot Great Job !!!!After watching others on youtube I see when you stitch the outer sole you didn't created a groove in the sole and exposted the stitch to wear down quickly I have watch Trenton & Heath channel

[@neilt7191]

Love watching you work Brian . You're a true craftsman . Following from the UK .

[@holymoly6829]

Good isn’t he Neil T I also enjoy his shows I’m in North England Take care Stay safe 👍👍👍

[@blueband8114]

I'm UK as well, also enjoy these videos.

[@sleepingslightly]

Your videos feed my soul. Peace to you brother.

[@barrybruckner4334]

Awesome never lose your humility, work ethic,camera girl Good job

[@ericbray5568]

Wow!! Definitely a testament to true craftsmanship!!

[@IPv6Freely]

These seriously looked like just replacing the rubber heel pads is all they needed! Amazing boots.

[@Davidtime]

totally I was wondering that myself

[@ThuggaManeLaFlare]

Yeah I was wondering why t f someone would want to deconstruct such a well made boot when the soles- to me - don't look that bad

[@Will-yp6ny]

Becuase thats what the customer wants and paid for.

[@jlg395]

@@Will-yp6ny Thanks for clearing that up, Will. You've been very helpful.

[@tonyd.214]

You are a true artist, my friend who I've never met, but yet I feel I know you. The love and the care, not to mention the pride you take in your craft. I understand exactly!##! Much respect to you sir!# Salute##!!

[@Hui9697]

Hello from Scotland, Love your channel and I've been working my way through all your old stuff. I can't just not say anything (I've tried not to be that guy) I was once (many years ago) using a chisel all mushroomed over like your punch is at the end. A piece of the mushrooming came off like a bullet, not exaggerating, it was like a bullet when I hit it with the hammer and the piece entered my hand in the soft part between finger and thumb. It embedded itself 1"1/2 into my hand and I had to cut the piece out with a knife and I still remember the pain today. Dress up the end of your punch and put a taper on it.

[@GOESCH77304]

True craftsman...Brian is classic right down to his vintage protective eyewear. Keep up the great work. Thanks from the East Coast

[@vi77ain7s2]

Toughest sole removal everrrr!

[@chriswatson9818]

Those things are bombproof!

[@jeffreygoss8109]

I returned my redwing IR when staples popped through and ordered these. I would love to get a pair of the underdogs. I love the white sole.

[@swankybubbles77]

I thought you meant because he ate nails

[@bienmendoza4111]

are those uppers veg tanned?

[@krisa5896]

I love this guy. Thank God we still have such skilled craftsmen in this country. All is not lost!!

[@colinbarrineau3102]

Homie going to start charging an additional premium for resolving Nicks boots going forward 😂

[@coryjones9573]

You have incredible talent !

[@frfrpr]

Nick's seems to be the best built boot I've seen Brian resole.

[@anderssvensk4317]

It's something magic about your videos. Like from another time where everybody lives in harmony with each other. Fantastic work 👍

[@cummings2101]

The satisfaction I got from this video (especially the end) when he pulls the boots out to show the finished product and you can see in his face how proud he is of the finished boots I could definitely watch this all day!

[@DenimDarlin]

Thank you for another great video, Brian!! I love your personality.

[@Sifo_Dyas]

I've watched so many of these resoling videos. I find them and the accompanying music soothing and relaxing. I have an idea though: Brian, how about one of these with you narrating what you're doing each step of the way?

[@MAUSINN]

I think that would ruin the zen quality of the video. There are plenty of videos describing the process, it's just nice to see an artist at work in his craft without the distracting dialogue. This is a young man that is consummate at what he does, words are not needed.

[@juanchyMM]

I agree, I too would love to also hear what and why and here the sounds of the process. I love the sound that leather makes as its being crafted!

[@iamkeeler]

Look up the Trenton and Heath videos if you haven't already. Great guys and they explain pretty much everything as they go.

[@mikeisgettinupset]

@@iamkeeler Love their videos, but I wish they would go the straight ASMR route sometime. I have recommended it through comments, which they have liked, but i don't think they'll go that route. Like personally i'd love a super long video, unedited, of just the sounds of the work going on in the workshop.

[@Jon651]

Maybe not narrating what he is doing, but perhaps subtitles with the description of what is going on. That way it wouldn't interfere with the music or the flow of the video that we've come to know and enjoy.

[@thelastwesternman6115]

No narrating is what makes him unique. Narrating will take away the uninterrupted soothing music and artistry that we all are witnessing.

[@rogersmith9808]

Beautiful work!!! Anybody who complains about the cost of a complete resoling needs to watch this video!! :^)

[@lucianoferreirapinheiro4588]

Wonderful job Brian!! Congrats from Brazil!!

[@chrisac9001]

Very good job Master

[@csnelling4]

Brilliant Brian , thanks for beautiful video mate👏👏👏👍🇬🇧

[@mrtd7908]

Some serious craftsmanship

[@steakmann]

First time i've seen you do a stitchdown resole, looking great keep it up brother

[@famasmaster2000]

Your talent is incredible !! Wow is all I can say 👍

[@joseurbizo5160]

Excelente trabajo. Me da gusto ver a un verdadero maestro artesano efectuando su trabajo. Saludos Brian y a tu maestro también.

[@Qui-GonJohn]

Unbelievable result.

[@noelvega5993]

Beautifully done as always Brian....👍👍

[@petramarissa4904]

Hello bro,every time i,m amaze by your work....💟💟💟💟from🇲🇾👍👍👍

[@londoncalling4043]

Stay humble Brian and you will go far outstanding jobs that you do with these boots are awesome love watching your videos keep up the good work young man

[@pestraid]

nice, new vid from brian that makes my day! best regards from germany

[@paulallenkokapaulie6313]

I love watching you work ...great job Brother

[@artnomad1]

Outstanding, I think it's Nick's Falcon. Hazel brown color with greenish outsole it's masterpiece contrast ! Love to watch your work Bro!

[@Qui-GonJohn]

These videos are better than meditation. Wonderful

[@thesharpercoder]

Nice tight spacing on the stitching for the Goodyear Welt.

[@Spkrfrk1]

Love your work

[@bizzy781]

Thanks for inputting the tunes! Great video as always.

[@joselq3895]

Excelente trabajo, felicitaciones 👍🏼

[@markvillafranco]

Those are some bad ass boots!!

[@dusterowner9978]

That's a tough pair of boots to tear apart, Well built to start with I would say . Love your work ⚒ ⚒

[@AlbertButteryArtist]

The craftsmenship of your work,and the soothing music makes for a great video. Sunday is not complete without one of your videos Brian. Keep up the good work.😀

[@gqfiend]

I didn’t think the existing sole looked that bad...but the new soles on those broken in boots make the set look KILLER.

[@gqfiend]

15:40 money shot session.

[@kamildryjski8430]

It's a work of art the craftsmanship and time quality work not like today mass produced shoes that dont last long time

[@CrimFerret]

Nicks boots are hand made. You can still buy quality shoes and boots, but you aren't going to get them at Walmart or at Walmart prices.

[@imochasingh6875]

It's beautiful Brian

[@davidinghram2494]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@steamgent4592]

Fantastic resole Brian! Love the piano signature tune that plays towards the end as well. I listen for to it with each video.

[@changito2080]

Those are some big ass boots! Shaq size boots!

[@hcolin4165]

what can I say, a man that knows his craft....relaxing N cool content!!!

[@vishaljdeodhar5445]

That looked like a new leather from Nicks! Wickett and Craig? Any guess Gents!? These ones patina beautiful and a great video to watch as always 👍🏻👌🏻

[@MrRustyStrings]

The Wickett and Craig just came out a couple of weeks ago with Nick's. That was just some great patina!

[@DB-me3jt]

I didn’t know Nicks boots until this video.., I looked them up and now I want a pair, not sure how to get them in Europe though. These boots look like they really are the boots that Red Wing makes you want to think you’re buying when you get in to a Red Wing store.

[@MrRustyStrings]

I am pretty sure they can ship them to you. Great service, just send them an email.

[@CrimFerret]

Send them an e-mail or call them.

[@DB-me3jt]

They can ship to the Netherlands but for $ 500.- boots I like to see and try them on first and have some correct sizing advise. I have had some bad experience with sizing my Red Wings, so I’m afraid to buy the wrong size.

[@CrimFerret]

@@DB-me3jt These aren't off the shelf boots. They send you a sizing kit to trace your feet and take other measurements. They then send you a test fit pair to check if any adjustments or different lasts are needed, then they make your boots to order. If one foot is bigger than the other (many people have this issue), the boot for that foot is made bigger to fit. If you take a weird in between size, they make them to that size. These are bespoke and a total bargain.

[@addictedtoeverything]

Fantastic work

[@paulcaskey]

Great hat.

[@BrianTheBootmaker]

Paul Caskey thanks buddy

[@SD-dt6tf]

Excellent work 👍👍🙏🙏

[@eleven.eastgate.twelve967]

Woah... you "refined & niced" up them boots #RoleClub style! 👍👍

[@Qui-GonJohn]

A true craftsman

[@Maciste982]

Perfect, excellent!!!!!

[@wrbwn]

Big difference in breaking down a RW IR . Nicks are well made. Better now with the RC sole.

[@bhavikpatel5387]

Great job

[@victordiaz9554]

Grasias varón por saber de don que Dios te siga iluminando tu don sabiduría de tu trabajo me encanta ver tu trabajo muy espesial

[@1911wood]

Nice work.

[@PinMonkey1960]

Another great video. Thanks for the peak at yours. 😍

[@Smokey66s]

Glad you showed the lay down toe of Underdogs, so much nicer than the Whites or Nick’s toe!!

[@NDB469]

Nick’s makes some outstanding boots. All the PNW boot companies are quite remarkable in my experience.

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Well done, sir.

[@frfrpr]

First time I have seen boots by Nick redone.

[@pgsahlman]

Those are just dynamite looking boots. Great, great work.

[@daiburt1833]

This is fascinating I've watched a good few now .I live in a small town in South Wales and I don't think I know anyone who's had shoes repaired .that being said I don't think many people here are able to afford the quality of shoe that can be repaired . Brian's brilliant 👍

[@secretdaisy6484]

That was a lot of work removing the original soles. I don't think Nick had in mind for those to ever come apart. Nice work as always. Be safe. 👍☮️🌞🦠😷🥾

[@corneliuscrewe677]

On the contrary, one of the selling points of Nicks boots is they are completely rebuildable. They will replace literally the entire lower of their boots for half of what you paid for the new pair.

[@VezioR]

Great boots and great resole job.

[@EclecticGearhead]

I like that you converted the boot from a stitch down construction to a Goodyear welt. Nice!

[@matthewcichocki8249]

Amazing!

[@supersupersteve3]

I have been wondering a few things for a while. 1. Can a stitch down be converted to a Goodyear? That was answered in the video and 2. What are the benefits of a Goodyear welt over a stitch down?

[@AndyL940]

Nice one Brian 👍

[@nikfeo]

Отлично, как всегда!

[@jb_90265]

that is one intricate boot .. sheesh !!

[@mlealbr2]

Gosto dos seus vídeos, são trabalhos belíssimos 👏👏👏 Em meu país, o Brasil🇧🇷, a construção de botas é diferente.

[@skullboy1977]

Nice work!

[@salmanhphotography]

Amazing work!

[@richardgivher835]

Good job. Good video.

[@victordiaz9554]

También felicito tu maestros que en seño esetravajouy especial que Dios Melo Bendiga siempre

[@ivanipang5948]

great job... 👍

[@1408bently]

crazy hard job respect bro

[@mikecarol7004]

Awesome

[@FT4Freedom]

Way to go Nick's 👏 🙌 👍

[@carson2646]

Great Job Brian. You fixed the only problem I have with Nicks boots and that is that I don't like stitch down construction. This was great to see you recraft them to what "I Believe" they should be from the Nicks factory

[@edsonhilario1097]

Da trabalho, mas fica muito bom excelente recondicionamento, material de couro e tambem lindo, no Brasil sapato de confecionado de couro e bom!!!🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@paulorobertopaesdealmeida9964]

*GOOD WORK*

[@reginaldosantos7051]

Ótimo trabalho 😉😉

[@netgutmat3580]

I can tell you love wath you do ¡!

[@billynunns]

Miss your videos

[@justicebinder6544]

Since you see the craft going into these boots a lot, what brand do you think is most well made? whats your favorite?

[@exsubsailor547]

I'm curious as to the difficulty level of this resole compared to other manufactures. Nicks are said to be some of the best boots out there and the construction is touted as one of the best... What are your thoughts? Also, what are your thoughts on the double stitching (from the manufacture) vs. single stitching in this resole video? Thanks Mr. Brian, I am a big fan of your videos, please keep them coming.

[@austinwanner449]

Ex Sub Sailor he resoled them with a goodyear welt, but they are created as a stitchout boot, thats why its one row of stitching vs 2

[@exsubsailor547]

@@austinwanner449 I understand, but is there any real advantage to the double stitching vs. the single stitch... Seems to me that if the single is done correctly, the boot will need a resole before the stitching gives out. One of the main reasons I ask is because I'm really not a fan of the wide welt needed for the double stitch. Everyone has their own taste and that's cool but I just think it looks funny, especially if there is really no significant advantage. Thanks for your reply Austin. BTW, the whole resole looked to me like it was harder than other boots I've seen Brian resole. Cheers...

[@tkdrob1111975]

The glue is likely to do most of work. Extra thread is probably overkill

[@RockIsLife001]

Ex Sub Sailor stichdown is a method of construction that has redundancy so they are supposed to be more durable and more waterproof. However, if the Goodyear is done well as Brian does here they provide equally as much water protection. The stichdown is thought of more as a utilitarian and more time consuming process of manufacturing. I.E. More steps more materials. Also when resoling stichdown some find it hard to stitch over existing stitches which is why they say it can only be resoled a couple of times before it will have to be converted into what Brian is doing here. Goodyear welted shoes can literally last forever as a new welt can be handstiched over the existing holes as many times as you need. However, which ever stitching method you choose the boots are likely to outlast you. If you take care of the upper leather well. Cheers.

[@brandon4383.]

@@exsubsailor547 for most the double stitch is redundant but for some people like wildland firefighters who often wear the hotshots the double stitch welt is very helpful

[@battlefield022309]

Why did you go a different route from the way the boots should be resole?

[@Maciste982]

Brian, is your truck already ready? show us please.

[@emptywalletchevyowner5449]

whats some good advice for do it yourself at home repair , leather cleaning and glueing the sole at home with out removing the sole to get more life out of your boots.