Poor Poor Aldens...

[@JC-cm9bn]

Greetings from Arizona 🤠👍 it's a pleasure watching your channel your work is top notch!

[@johnversluis3084]

Vary Job !! Bring back a nice pair Alden's

[@datsunruss]

Love those shoes. Bloke who done the first repair should be ashamed of himself. That heal block pops Mark - smashing recovery.

[@ockertvanzyl5340]

Always doing a great job 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@scottdavenport1833]

Night and day difference. Fantastic job.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks Scott! They came out great compared to what they looked like when I got em! G

[@scottdavenport1833]

The way that the before picture looked made me want to throw up.

[@robertminato2706]

Amazing work as usual. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisarindfleisch6946]

No nonsense! Love it!

[@albertsmyth9616]

You are a true craftsman sir. Bravo!

[@CobblerG]

Ah thankyou so much! Mad Respect to you! G

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Your videos are getting better every time G, keep up the good work

[@CobblerG]

Thanks Steve! Really appreciate it! Hope you're doing well my man! G

[@catherinewhite2943]

What a disaster was made of those poor shoes! Fortunately the owner brought them to the right place and person to make them beautiful and functional again. Great job!

[@CobblerG]

I'm sure they won't make that mistake again! Thankyou again! G

[@thommoz0r]

Great job mate, looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[@CobblerG]

You're welcome and thankyou for checking it out! G

[@cdakskid]

This video shows why it is so scary to take high end shoes to an unknown cobbler.

[@MavricWhitley-ge5um]

Awsome Job.

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Great work. Its difficult to find quality craftsmen to repair shoes in the uk now. Subbed.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks mate! Welcome to the family! Appreciate you taking the time to check it out! Mad Respect. G

[@a.l.newsome7395]

From experience I know what it’s like to have someone recommend a person and you trust them and pay 💰 and screw up. It’s a very good thing this customer came to a place a Master does great work 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

[@CobblerG]

Respect dude! Yeah I think they've found the right place now!!

[@Snugglez187]

Whoever did that "repair" should be ashamed of himself for even letting anyone see that work, let alone charging money for it. It's satisfying to see them done right. Now the owner just needs to learn how to care for his uppers...

[@fredericforget4548]

Great job and awesome video! 👌🏻

[@CobblerG]

Thanks man! Much appreciated! G

[@AllieSheffield]

Great job 👏🏻

[@4115t41r]

Magic

[@TheNunakun]

Love the new format! A short background intro in the beginning makes each video even more wholesome, and great camera angles! Absolutely appreciated, as with your master craftsmanship. Cheers!

[@hexum9449]

Excellent, really nice production from the videography, editing, music, and of course great repair. Thank you!

[@CobblerG]

Thankyou so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Take care and catch you in next week's episode!

[@dpbeardslee]

Nicely done, G.

[@CobblerG]

Cheers my man! Respect dude. G

[@decomposingman]

I first heard about your channel a while back from Steve from Bedo’s. He gave you a good recommendation and he was not wrong. I’ve been following you for a while and your attention to detail is great. I know Steve will not be in business forever, so you’re on my short list of guys to send my shoes, even if you are across the pond.

[@decomposingman]

I just want to add, after watching as many shoe repair videos as I have, does anyone else think that Danite (sp?) soles are ugly as hell?

[@CobblerG]

That's awesome dude! Ready anytime you are. G

[@markspence3295]

Wow, they were butchered weren’t they. A great job done to bring them back to life. Keep up the good work man.

[@CobblerG]

Butchered to death! Now brought back from the grave! Cheers again for tuning in dude. G

[@DavidLeBlanc]

A lot of repair work seems to be tedious detail, which may be why the other cobbler didn't do the work. You did, Mark, and the results are a good looking pair of shoes. The Aldens got the treatment they deserved.

[@VincentGroenewold]

Finding good work is just so hard, which I think is pretty sad overall. Too many people that just don't give much for their own work after a while. Good on you!

[@James-3000]

Even if the previous repair was done right, those lug soles didn't suit the Aldens at all! Good call with the Dainites

[@CobblerG]

Agreed!!! Thanks again James

[@RobBread1]

What a save. Good job.

[@CobblerG]

Cheers Rob! They came out pretty Fresh compared to how they came in!

[@suedfrucht44]

Different as nite and dai 🙂👍

[@MrLukealbanese]

Primo save Mark. Beautiful.😊😊

[@sur3shot]

my boy is skilled. Miss you brotha. (Cliff)

[@CobblerG]

My dude!!!!!! Hope you're well man! Miss you too. ❤️❤️

[@Alandale45]

You are a star. Thank you for the video.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks for tuning in!! G

[@lanzarlaluna]

Great save on these! Thank you for doing the things the proper way and not the lazy and sloppy way. I've been watching you for a while now and definitely see the progress of your cobbler skills. 💪

[@CobblerG]

Thankyou! No shortcuts taken here! G

[@karem9605]

Great Work! And a very relaxing video, the music, the job, and the end result were perfect.

[@CobblerG]

Thanks Karen I'm glad you enjoyed it! G

[@terrydoberstein6742]

👍♥. Great view of You working and the city passing by your window. Hope You and Your Family are doing well. Glad to see You are giving Your customers a quality repair.

[@CobblerG]

Thankyou! It certainly makes the long task of stitching the welts on a little bit better! Thanks again, G

[@matthewbryan4983]

Regardless of the industry we need to root out bad practice. Fair play to you 👍

[@ScottBiesty]

Fantastic job as always.

[@nacekozo]

The 'local competition' wouldn't be your successor at Morrisons, would it? :)

[@baberoot1998]

I think the former cobbler should be exposed.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Woohoo Cobbler G Fan First.I’ve never Been a Fan Mark of Those type of Soles or even Dainite Soles On Brogues🙈 Has to be Full leather to get the Classic And Timeless Look for me. Another Stirling Job Sir As Always Bringing the Aldens Back to Life. Your The Man Beyond Doubt🙏🙏🙏 Also Mark please Confirm Receiving mine🙏 Neil.👍

[@CobblerG]

Cheers brother! Appreciate it as always mate. Yes recieved them, had a busy weekend celebrating my daughters 3rd Birthday, back in the shop tomorrow so il give you a call dude. Thanks again mate. G

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@CobblerG no hassle Mark Sir just as long as they got to you safely was my only concern🙏 A Very Happy Birthday 🎂 Also to your daughter Sir🙏🙏🙏

[@rayclark44]

You definitely made them shine. Someone's bodge up allowed us to you at your best sir. Take care and stay safe 😂👑

[@danjoe22]

Always nice to see a hack job fixed and done right. Couldn't believe the aggressive lug style on the original soles. Are you in a new shop?

[@CobblerG]

Thanks mate! Yeah they were super heavy and badly put together! Now they are good to go! Yeah I started in this place a year past February 👊👊

[@waynedub1167]

Great save their! Thanks again for the video. What were the soles that were on it when they came in? And I'm just a hobby cobbler and can do a better job than the first "shop" did.

[@CobblerG]

They were the It's Hide Commando soles. They look better on other types of boots/shoes but you do see this style on a lot of brogues these days. Thanks again

[@tomconnor7786]

Nice job, really brought them back to life. What is the purpose of the flame that you put to the welt after dieing?

[@CobblerG]

Thanks Tom really appreciate it. The flame helps to dry and set in the dye a little quicker, plus it looks pretty cool haha! G

[@mightymikethebear]

IMO the person who worked on these shoes is a thief for taking money for such shoddy work. The shoes look great and are probably more comfortable now.

[@tonygloster3483]

Great work G nice shoes saved from going into the bin the previous cobbler needs to get another trade or job elsewhere as usual you sorted them out and did an excellent job 😊😊

[@CobblerG]

Yeh I think a career as a butcher might suffice... haha Thanks again Tony! G

[@tonygloster3483]

@@CobblerG no I’m a butcher and he’s to crap to be an apprentice butcher 😂

[@CobblerG]

🤣🤣🤣 brilliant. Into the sewers for them cause they're shit

[@ashotinthedark3182]

I didn't thing AE's heals were to be nailed on from the inside .

[@wizaxed]

These were Aldens...not AE.

[@octoberwho]

Much improved vocal quality… caught up with the excellent video quality

[@CobblerG]

Thanks mate! Respect

[@4lvatores]

Great stuff as always. Whats the music playlist you use mate?

[@CobblerG]

Cheers! I get my music from Epidemic Sound, great selection of different genres to choose from! G

[@AA-dq5uo]

You got a shout out by Steve from Bedos

[@CobblerG]

Yeah dude! He is a legend!

[@baberoot1998]

Sorry...but not sorry...if a cobbler did that poor of a job on my shoes, (and did not refund me my money)...I would be posting online in every forum I could find...exposing them. I would be some kind of mad. Here in Texas...we have a saying for what I would have done, "I'm gonna put footprints on the ceiling!"

[@CobblerG]

Yeah this guy didn't want the hassel I don't think of going back to the original repairer so came to me to put it right. A shame as he was duped into that terrible Job! I would have done the same. But at least now they are back up and looking better than ever!

[@wizaxed]

Nice work - the last repair was done by a hack!!

[@CobblerG]

Damn right bro. Cheers

[@user-vm1wm4zr6c]

I don’t understand leaving old stitches in place along with pieces of midsole and leaving the heel area unstitched. Great restoration, G.

[@CobblerG]

That makes two of us man. Absolutel shambles of a 'repair'... thanks again for watching mate I really appreciate that. G

[@joemerrill6377]

What do you use to grove the Dainite sole? Very nice upgrade and well done btw, cheers

[@CobblerG]

Just the regular groover I use for leather soles etc 👍 I usually wet the sole a little

[@joemerrill6377]

@@CobblerG clean work sir. Keep it up

[@CobblerG]

Thanks man!

[@arlekin1976]

I don`t really get the point of restoring the shoes at that point. They are shoes, not meant to last forever. I assume the repair is not cheap at all.

[@CobblerG]

These are $600 dollar shoes, so to the customer it was worth investing in having them restored rather than paying triple the price for a new pair

[@debatelordx]

Alden's are some of my favorite shoes but these are absolutely grotesque before you redid them.

[@CobblerG]

They were so bad right!