Rare $549.95 WHITES BOOTS Restoration - That You Can Do At Home

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@joelgaxiola2984]

Please do a review on the New White’s Boots Fire Hybrid! 🙏🏻 Your videos are awesome!!

[@isaiahhernandez7095]

Would you be interested in doing a video on some Irish Setter - Ashbys with about 6 months of wear from an Ironworker?

[@Lovefact331]

Can you do a review about ECCO boots? Like exostrike.

[@lordexcellent5610]

Thanks for the amazing restoration. I do a lot of this garage cobbling myself. I’ve restored a lot of second hand boots in this way, I have resoled a few pairs of red wings and now I am making my first pair of boots from scratch. Videos from you, Trenton & Heath and Terry Kim Shoemaker introduced me to the world of shoemaking and I absolutely fell in love with the craft. I would like to learn from a master cobbler and maybe one day do this for a living. You are a great inspiration as craftsman and an entrepreneur to a lot of people. Thank you from Czech Republic.

[@captainlovett4724]

Oh my god, I think the White’s packer are the most handsome boots ever, but their brand-new price tag makes this video incredibly inspiring. I need quality boots for work and I’ve been really into keeping care of them with mink oil and a soap rinse, but waxes and conditioners are a new necessity now. Thank you for this video!

[@gk5891]

Keep your eyes open. I just picked up a new set of mismatched Custom Order Frank's that could have been ordered for me (I'm 3/16" shorter and 1/8" smaller diameter on my left foot). Basically for professional rebuild cost.

[@ryankeller2509]

for future videos: don't forget to wear respirator gear when on the grinding wheel. you don't know where the used boot walked through, so it's best to assume those boots walked through caustic areas that are now being spread when you sand in aerosol fashion. love the channel. want you guys to stay healthy to provide content for a long time.

[@02nightowl]

should do an asmr boot cleaning, kinda satisfying to hear the brush and cloth dragging on leather

[@itsthe1]

Those boots are Hathorn Packers. White's less expensive ($270-$350) line but still good boots. The manufacture date of the boots is stamped where the size is. The week and year ex: 45(week) 10(2010) White's restores their boots all the time. It's one of their #1 services. These boots were in very good condition compared to what White's receives for restoration.

[@danitch6848]

It is stitchdown version packer, whites still produce it for drews boots drewsboots.com/products/drews-cascade-rancher-style-dr08mv

[@gk5891]

They are $550 now.

[@suedfrucht44]

I love how so many trade supplies in the cobbler business have a big German brand name or description on it - even for export. But here in Germany so little people care about good shoes / shoe repair...

[@dennisnordlund902]

Sweden is the same regarding quality footwear sadly!

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

@@dennisnordlund902 really? Perhaps it's the robust outdoor recreation mentality we have in the US? It's a large area of land with nearly every conceivable biome. It's odd because the US seems split between "the newest everything, all the time" and a real appreciation for heritage craftsmanship but I'm from the southwest so my experience is probably atypical

[@trailbrake]

Those are White's #695 Cowboy Packers (Not the regular #690 packers you showed on your B roll). They have a more narrow toe and are designed "with the horseman in mind for easy stirrup fit and unmatched ankle support when stepping off a horse in rough terrain."

[@joehead1294]

Maybe #795 w/Thoroughbred Pointed Toe?

[@alisa9040]

Cut women's high heels in half! It would be so nice to see if there are any comfortable high heels anywhere in the world.

[@garethbaus5471]

Pretty sure that part of why most women's high heels are uncomfortable is because the heel is lifted too high putting too much pressure on parts of your foot that aren't well suited to holding your weight (granted I don't have first hand experience with women's shoes).

[@EmmaxHobbits]

BUMP! I'd love to see a dissected women's heel.

[@claytonberg721]

alot of the northampton brands and carmina make turn of the century women's heels still. not stilleto but a modest heel, and they use a welt so they can be recrafted.

[@mcfarofinha134]

@@garethbaus5471 it's mostly a combination of heel lift, aswell as heel thinness

[@garethbaus5471]

@@mcfarofinha134 I suppose that does make sense my work boots have roughly 3 inches of heel lift, and they are still fairly comfortable.

[@robertodebeers2551]

Outstanding video. When I worked in the woods in Montana, I wore Westco Jobmasters. I always had two pairs that I alternated every other day. Those Westcos lasted and lasted and lasted, because I dried them slow and oiled them often.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Every pair of my boots I’ve owned I’ve treated with Mink Oil Paste. To help the paste sink in I put my Boots in the oven for a few minutes. By doing this it prolonged the life of my Boots

[@luke14946]

The green rust from copper/brass is called "verdigris"

[@jamesmilos9909]

You beat me to it!

[@luke14946]

@@jamesmilos9909 the statue of liberty was originally copper coloured, then from aging/weathering, took on the green colour from the verdigris,

[@James-3000]

actually I think the technical term is "ewww, yucky gunk, get it off my boot" lol

[@pmj3022]

Hi, French guy here. Yeah, we said in France "vert de gris", 'cause vert = green, and gris = grey. So vert de gris means green of grey. It's a chemical process and a color.

[@LaymensLameMan]

Sounds like another word for shmegma

[@TylerSnyder305]

I added a pair of your light brown kilties to my Cognac color Thorogood Tomahawk boots and I love them. They were a decent color match, fit well, and didn't need to be broken in.

[@BOLTZtheCLOWN]

do you ever condition the inside?

[@-Honeybee]

Not really - that would actually prevent the leather from being as comfortable on the inside, especially since so many boots are lined. 🙂

[@gustavvarming2365]

From the video he made of a 3 year old beat up pair of iron rangers, he recommended to condition the insole, if its a full veg leather sole.

[@earlgrey1]

@@gustavvarming2365 veg leather? what is that

[@lyric668]

@@earlgrey1 by veg leather sole he means vegetable tanned leather. It's a way of tanning the leather.

[@gustavvarming2365]

@@earlgrey1 Vegetable tanned leather

[@theyoungfool.1895]

I don’t know about anyone else but I DEFINITELY want more of this boot restoration videos, I wonder if we could even get a DIY boot video? Either way, thanks for the video!

[@shewbell2176]

Check Trenton and Heath

[@theyoungfool.1895]

@@shewbell2176 thanks

[@erickauppila7294]

I'm going to do this on a PR of American made chippewa work boots they were 275.00 best boots I've ever worn 3 yrs old and I want to give them I hope 2 more yrs I'll see thank you nice video !!!

[@johnieblaze4079]

Since you got an hot air gun, use that instead of burning the wax. That's what came to my mind once when I cleaned my boots on my work table next to the tools. Also, If you preheat the clean leather, it absorbs the oils and waxes WAY faster. Just a bit of het tho, leather must be able to be touched!!

[@bobbymiller1414]

Thank you for doing these videos especially the ones you take apart I am a Shoemaker there's a lot of junk shoes out there today and people just don't know it thank you so much

[@texw4062]

Bedo's and Trenton & Heath... These channels are the best and they got me into your channel too. ha ha. Love this.

[@michaelgarza256]

I loved the garage cobbler thing. It's nice to see a guy without all the gizmos give it a shot 👍

[@electronicgrandpa7974]

You can go into the Whites store in spokane and actual watch the whole process of your feet getting the molds done to the boot being made

[@donnam4229]

QUESTION.. What was the pen thingy you used to apply the leather dye? I restore vintage leather roller skates. Thank you for making such informative videos!

[@straycat62]

looked like just a thin paintbrush

[@jacksoncurry3078]

found a pair of the smokejumpers my size in a flea market today for $3

[@luxill0s]

I hope you bought a lotto ticket right after

[@TJMartinek]

I get a weird angle on my boots from riding the motorcycle. It's because I occasionally drag my heels a bit more than I should when I'm coming up to or going from a stop. (the correct amount being zero)

[@callunas]

What's the purpose of lighting the wax on fire before applying? Is it just to melt it?

[@xenonram]

Yes

[@rustyshahan935]

I had a pair of Whites Packers that I ordered in about 1989. Really liked them! Well made and tough. Heel counter was really wide though. Had to really spread spurs out to fit. Thanks for the video

[@andrewmudgett5715]

Wes you think you can get ahold of some new or used Wesco Jobmaster or engineer boots to cut apart? I’ve never heard anything negative about them. Would be nice to know how they compare to the quality of Nicks.

[@dennisnordlund902]

I’d love to see the wesco engineers cut apart! However a pair of John Lofgren would be my dream on this channel!

[@Forester1994]

I second wesco jobmasters

[@Project_-qc9oo]

When he does his videos he never misses a single detail that most people wouldn't care to go over that's how you can tell this is a true genuine video

[@darrenporsch]

Are those regular nippers or are they some kind of special cobbler pliers you used to pull the heel plate off

[@timclarke2398]

That top lift seems a little too tall, would affect the pitch an balance. I'd sand the inside on your sanding belt and take a little of the bulk off

[@mehmd1913]

You’re right about the welt stitches. That’s the only thing that looks bad.

[@donk2831]

At 4:46 why are laces back in the boot can you explain?

[@mattleonard5268]

What brand nylon laces do you recommend? Those look like the vintage Danner packers I just bought and restored to wear.

[@mateoboschify]

Nice job. It’s rewarding to save and restore quality items, especially in today’s throw away and replace society.

[@williamdiscala8965]

I love this videos I bought a pair of whites boots on eBay, they were a little banged up but the structure of the boot was pretty good. I want to put a new rubber part of the heal at the bottom they are a size 8.5 what size of the rubber part do I need and where can I get it.

[@Robbajohn]

Another cool video. I recently saw an advertisement for a new shoe from birchbury and was wondering if you had seen it and would think about cutting this one in half too. The new shoe is a dress style shoe called the Brenston and looks pretty slick.

[@84DavidM777]

Hey Watson. Slowly you are gathering the cobbler tools. That sole stitching machine is looking closer and closer. I know you been eyeing one you can't lie to me hahaha.

[@AyAy008]

How do you find shoes like *these* in a thrift store, when all I can find are Steve Maddens and Aldos?!

[@ChristianCadena12]

You're better off looking in an antique or vintage shop they charge a little more but it's easy to find some older work boots like whites or red wing

[@memefeed2147]

go to thrift stores in higher income zip codes

[@chukzombi]

you need to keep looking, i found florsheims, brooks brothers, Ralph Laurens, Sebagos, Clarks and many other quality name brand shoes, sneakers and boots at my local Salvation Army thrift store. and yes, there are quite a few Steve Maddens and Aldos,which are always there because nobody wants them. but with perseverance you will get what you want eventually. i regret the pair of Ferragomos i didnt buy, they were a size and a half too small, but they were beautiful so i still feel bad.

[@brianeharmonjr]

@@memefeed2147 and/or areas where these types of boots are actually used for their "intended" purposes

[@notthesoap6156]

It's going to depend on where you live. If you live in the Western US or Canada where there's lots of wildland firefighters and loggers, boots built by companies like White's, Nick's, and Drew's are going to be more common at thrift stores.

[@mortonbeard2240]

Have you or would you resole a rubber and foam rubber hiking boot?? ASOLO TPS 520 GV.

[@coastermek]

Great job and great video! Always enjoy watching someone who not only enjoys their craft/hobby but explain it so well. Well done!

[@danie5404]

Would love to see you cut different roller skate boots! I think it would be interesting to see higher end brands like Reidell or Moxi boots cut up and compared to cheaper ones like Impalas and off brand skates

[@keepitreal4046]

You guys should of done the whole sole, cork, midsole and heal blocks. Prob needs a new welt too. I have several pairs of these whites and nicks boots. Honestly it’s a half ass repair. The most important parts were skipped.

[@muddyfeetaussies]

Thanks.. found a decent pair sorrel boots at salvation army for 4.00 not a boot I ever buy new but they soles where in good shape.. the uppers need work .

[@MdotWelblech]

If I buy used boots, I worry more about cleaning the sweaty, ripe, fungal insides -- any tips there?

[@straycat62]

Steri-Shoe makes a UV-C light sterilizer that works well. I do each new to me pair 2x before trying on. There is also a product called "10 Second Shoe spray" that I have heard mentioned a 100 times.

[@robertbradshaw9367]

You left the welt in that condition?

[@SolsGarage]

I will argue that cleaning the eyelets is absolutely necessary! They're so gross lol

[@spacecookies6984]

pfff... you defenetely dont know what is gross in this world.

[@freddyfox5002]

I wanna send my 7 year old boots in for a tear down and review. They can't be re soled. The upper rough out is fine, even the laces have lasted. They been great at around 100-120$. Wool inside is falling apart and sole is worn through.

[@Henriklax26]

What boots are they?

[@greasemonk4576]

Angelo Shoeshine would probably take them.

[@datmesay]

How do you clean the inside ? People sometimes have bad foot odor / bacteria 🦠

[@jeffwoodard]

All used boots i buy i use diluted Clorox, pour in the boot to the top. Let soak for about 20 minutes. Rinse out with clean water and dry in the sun. I have done more than i can count, it kills the odor and bacteria and i have never had issues with damaging the boots.

[@ifurlong]

I need to replace the heel cap on my first pair of White's Boots. ITs the 700 V-bar sole. I need help with finding the cobblers anvil, when looking around I rarely see any size and if there is its something I am not familiar with (for example I found one that was #18 but it was tiny?) I wear size 13EE in White's. Is there another way to describe the cobblers anvil? am I saying it wrong? is there any reference material which will explain the sizing of the iron shoe? Help! thanks.

[@dylanenriquez1079]

Your channel is one of my favorites!!!

[@1979augistine]

Hell yeah 😎 awesome vlog as usual my man

[@nmelkhunter1]

This was a great video. Anytime you find Whites boots, or any boots of that quality at a thrift store, you should immediately buy a lottery ticket.

[@jackchn23]

I’ve seen a cobbler use superglue dye and sandpaper to fill in cracks. I don’t know if this is an appropriate method, but it seemed to work!

[@mrblock2013]

Wes you gotta condition the inside of the boot too. You don't want the insole to crack or split from lack of conditioner.

[@helend6774]

Ok, I'm adding 'old boots' to my thrifting list.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

That leftover stitching is not a bad cobbler. Whites have two rows of stitching on their welt. Even their new packer boots do.

[@gregorye3471]

Whats the name of the tool that you used to peel off the heel pad?

[@johnmutton799]

Well done! Nothing wrong with them now!

[@ron7202]

These are work boots and are typically used by linemen, loggers, wildfire fighters and some construction workers. This shows how a good cleaning can bring boots/ shoes back to life.

[@catman5546]

I used them in Alaska some years ago. Still have them and never wore them out. They would take extreme punishment and hold up , wore In gold mines oilfield and hunting!!

[@h.k3260]

Does anybody know if the Rose Anvil is a cobbler or something? Does he have a vid on it or something

[@jackhole7869]

Wow! that pair of boots was stolen from me about 4 years ago. know them anywhere, bought them in 1994 , resoled in early 2000s and i can tell you where every scuff came from and how that paint got on them. man doesn't wear boots that many years and not know every scrape and cut. Come to think of it , been more than 4 years. When purchased they were marked Hathorne Spokane, and size was not exactly as stamped inside.

[@liamnoname6662]

No way. Really? Why did you buy them

[@TeamCat1128]

That’s crazy!

[@ksajak]

No reglue of the leather stacked heel!?

[@Jerry_Freestyle]

If those boots could talk... I wish I had the time and money to try these kinds of restorations

[@RB-xv4si]

This does not take very much time. All he’s doing is cleaning and conditioning the boots. Hardly a restoration. If you want to see what a real restoration looks like, where they are using their cobbler skills, go watch Trenton and Heath’s channel.

[@Taigathemoss]

How to clean the inside of the boot tho, i cannot chuck leather boots into washing mashine.

[@vladimirherceg3826]

Could you do a review on Vessis?

[@LKS-1976]

My great grandfather was a cobbler prior to the Holocaust. When he was selected at KL Auschwitz-Berkinau to be slave labor, he was a cobbler. I recall as a young kid in Philly, where he immigrated, his small cobbler shop in North Philly, his work. There is only one cobbler shop in my area now, I walk in there, the smell takes me back.

[@thebowtielife3130]

These boots with a vibram 100 red x sole look awsome too

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

I have this same pair of whites boots. I’ve also used their other work boots for work. Great, long lasting boots. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@gdaddy6922]

Could you have pulled out the old stitches on the welt?

[@birdsoup777]

That is a Talent. Thanks for taking the time to make this

[@cameronh7229]

Are those boots for sale?

[@RL.1]

Fascinating. I'd also like to second the idea of cutting pairs of high heels in half to see what they're made out of. Also more Toaster, as always.

[@Sorrow1994]

Would love to See a full resole off a pair of Nick's or Whites 🤩

[@dansko141]

I live in Spokane WA, and that was surprising to see that those were made here!

[@Trad-Am]

Or if you live in Wa. Drive over to Spokane. I do but it's a 3hr drive, so I'll just ship my smoke jumpers.

[@sonnyschaak8996]

Inspiration for the whites drifter

[@benhoover8241]

did you find the boots at armadillos??

[@prison9865]

Please can you make a video of how to look after white leather sneakers? Please

[@Anton-zb9dc]

Hi, lately I found some cool adi/nike half transparent shoes, I'd like to modify my own shoes to half transparent, is it possible, how could be achieved?

[@run4thecamera]

@5:00, That big scar looks like Wisconsin.

[@Thec0nv1ct777]

The fact that they found something like this at a pawn shop makes me wanna try to find some sick boots also. But sizing is gona be a trip

[@stueypooy22]

I found some Red Wing 2233s here in Australia for $20 in a thrift shop, and in my size. No stacked leather heel and not the coolest boot around, but I was stoked to own a leather boot for cheap!

[@deaterk]

Patriotic whatever - stop spreading fake news. The man clearly said ‘Thrift store’…not pawnshop big difference there professor…🙄. God bless The US of A, God bless our military and first responders. 🇺🇸✌🏼

[@mayrbek123]

I might have a pair of old Soviet boots if you're interested in reviewing them. Would maybe be unique to rate Soviet boots

[@RoseAnvil]

That sounds really interesting. What type of boot?

[@mayrbek123]

@@RoseAnvil military boots i think. If i go back i can look around if i still have it

[@benjaminmatte5225]

Check out Tring shoe repair, good cobbler, great videos too, great job on those boots

[@markmilan01]

Good work!!

[@saddletanboots9544]

Love what you do . Keep it up

[@509brown]

Really enjoying my subscription to your channel....entertaining and educational!

[@todd_ted]

Between the sander, contact cement and the new heel cap; what was the cost to do this?

[@SuperSterling]

So satisfying

[@dannyfresh6697]

Can you do a breakdown of Allen Edmonds

[@KIDPRODIGY69]

I find ones like this at my good will all the time. really high end boots, name brand and all, only in about the same shape as this so you never see people buy them. Now I know your main job isnt the videos and you cant do everything but I was wondering if I found more in the $300 and up price range for only $20 could I send them to you free of charge? You can just flip them or make a video of one, that part is up too you. Its just I see really good classic boots going to waist, the cheaper ones I can understand. However Ive found a pair of $250 boots for $30 and still have them till this day.

[@imnobodywhoareyou4588]

Hope you could make a review on military boots (old or new), like the Vietnam tropical boots, WW2 paratroopers boots, modern Vibram boots, etc. Thanks.

[@lordmark4966]

thats pretty gud for a home job tbh, id still send em to treanton and heath or a cobler since the welt is fucked to hell still and redoing the cork or insoles would make it feel brand new instead of just looking brand new. this was a great vid tho i think showing how much can be reasonably done for cheap or worn boots at home.

[@cinemaocd1752]

Was going to take my thrift store boots to the cobbler, but now I'm thinking I might be able to do the resto myself...

[@tonymaldonado7844]

I don't mind wearing those boots 😜☺️ those boots look beautiful

[@kwalton357]

I own 4 pairs of Whites grew up in Spokane.

[@restorationconstantines7731]

looks great!

[@imm311]

Great video! God bless!

[@Coca-Cola-cowboy]

Where did y’all get your heel caps from? Thanks for the video

[@icarusflies956]

I actually ended up paying $170 on a modern pair in soze 9C, alittle small but man, hell of a boot!

[@memefeed2147]

stretch the leather out

[@raymondbailey1970]

well done good work you hit th nail on the head. Can be done at home