RE DYEING UPPERS

[@zefdin101]

I think they look better than new. The character and beauty is something ‘new’ does not have. I love them.

[@robertlassiter5808]

Every once in a while life gives you a little jewel here a little diamond there, maybe a little lightening in a bottle. You know that rogue onion ring in an order of fries. That’s the way I feel about Steve and this channel. Never disappoints. Love you man!

[@jwaterous224]

The best thing about your vids: Steve is the cheer you put into them. Thanks for being a patient, talented craftsman.

[@wizaxed]

I like the mahogany color. Those turned out great. Another great project, Steve!!

[@imzardoz]

Yay! my first weekend of the year is a great one now!! Thanks Steve for being you!!

[@imzardoz]

They came out so nice!!! More than presentable!! I can't tell you how many times I wander around, and say let's continue to myself since watching you!

[@mikehannon6300]

Steve, another amazing job! As always, thank you for sharing, I enjoy watching a master craftsman at work.

[@drumvannelle69]

Another great project of Steve 👍👍👍👍

[@jonathanrobinson9208]

They're 100% better than they were ! And a great lesson on what will happen if you don't condition, polish and use shoe trees !👍👌❤

[@az80311]

I love your attitude about your work and it is strongly reflected in your work. Do what you do and do the best you are capable of doing. I like to see that attitude. Thank you

[@giovanisoprano5161]

Hey Steve, I started watching your videos about a year ago and I greatly appreciate your passion for your trade and admire it. You inspired me to search for local cobblers and take my collection of very expensive shoes to get repaired. Today I dropped off my first pair and as I left I hoped the gentleman shares the passion you have and take the time and love in the work just as you do. So all that being said made me want to post a comment to let you know your videos are great and keep up the good work. I look forward to possibly using you in the future for my shoes.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Giovani Soprano 👍👍❤️❤️

[@Sundial1k]

Nice job; they are VERY close to new looking shoes to me....

[@markp.9707]

Turned out great!! Thank you for showing your process of dyeing the uppers.

[@tonygloster8829]

Great work Steve 👏👏👏👏👏

[@hectormonclova7563]

Beautiful, that mahogany tone is so noble. It tells a whole new story about the shoe. ¡Great work! ❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@ThePiantanida31]

They look sharp as a tack! Great job man.

[@kylezilke4921]

I have to say that I really love your channel. I have always been interested in leather and cobbler work since a young age.

[@lotsabirds]

I love how you give in depth instructions as if someone was really gonna try this at home! 😊 I dont think many people will try it but it's great to get all the tips as to how! Thank You, Steve!!

[@RussellChapman99]

Sunday afternoon, relaxing. Watching shoes being restored. Zen

[@kitterzy]

Learning about dyes and leather has been fascinating! I wondered how the dye didn’t come off while conditioning. I assumed wax polish was what helped dye the shoes. I dye fabric, and I’m glad you explained the process for applying dye to leather. I didn’t know conditioning wasn’t the same thing as polishing. Thanks for the education! 👍🏼

[@nspctor7729]

A lost art in the age of disposability. Very Nice work.

[@barneykennett9282]

Sanding your bottom's, great social life Steve...😉👍

[@juanitaclifton5740]

Great job, what a difference, looks like new shoes

[@johngrober6244]

It looks new too us 👍🏻,Steve before and after is nice too so many thing too learn ,thx for the time en video ❤️👍🏻see you next time

[@cindyharmer6345]

GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS STEVE!

[@janemiller9521]

Back in the 60s, we took all our penny loafers (we went to Catholic school) to an Italian cobbler near our home. Last November, I was back home and decided to see if it was still in business. Mr Amelio had long since passed away but his son (who I went to high school with) is now running the shop. He put new heel lifts on a pair of Dexter loafers. Cost only $25 and they look like new. I wish we could go back to the time when people repaired things rather than toss them out.

[@40lilgemz]

Another beautiful repair and complete rejuvenation

[@michaelreece458]

Beautiful transformation at a very reasonable price given all the time and effort you put in.

[@aixpert291]

Nice work! I love watching the process.

[@thomashadleigh2575]

Mahogany was an excellent choice, perfect restoration, Steve. Oh, I think putting shoe trees is also a good way to maintain your shoes. Happy new year to you and your family!

[@barbarajohnson6874]

These look new to me! Well done!

[@alexandrmyronenko9074]

Thank you for your videos! I like it very much. You are a truly sincere master! Looking forward for new videos! Good luck!

[@MrLukealbanese]

Lovely work Steve, as usual. Probably better than new in reality.

[@SheWhoComesAtNight]

Happy New Year, everyone! Forget the circus. This IS the greatest show on Earth. 🎉🥰👞

[@dutchesspinkyleelin]

Awesome Job as always Steve.. 😊

[@SJE8907]

You are an Artist!!!

[@ramdas8842]

First time seeing shoe overhaul.. restoration 👍

[@gplusgplus2286]

It would be great if you could do a video explaining the different dyes and creams one can use. I recently understood the coloring strength difference between Saphir wax, cream and tube dye and teinture francaise which is the strongest. Happy New Year!

[@redwoodsquirrel432]

Lovely work as always Steve, so enjoy watching your videos. Happy New Year to you and your family.😊

[@mkivy]

One of my favorite shoes ever made. Mine were Burgundy...

[@saki3171]

Nicely done, Stevie!

[@dirkg7062]

great job! they look 100 percent better.

[@craig2100]

Great video...I need to send you my shoes. Beautiful job!

[@123heavyset]

Nice job as always! I noticed your lighting and picture quality looked really good on this video! Thank you for posting these videos!

[@vjohnson2400]

Such skill and a beautiful job.

[@Darkwell0071]

All the best for a great new year. I had an older gentleman I brought my shoes to much like yourself. You guys are hard to find.

[@rondelarosa7985]

Happy New Year steve another great vid hopefully next some much extra footage of the hammer!

[@vrnelsen]

I am spoiled now. When I see what a master does, I don’t want to take my shoes to a local repair shop. It would be great if you could start a school for shoe restorers!

[@jameslatimer3600]

Bedo referred me to a shoe repairer here in Ontario. The shoes had crappy soles of rubber that fell apart after one wear. Uppers were in great shape, nearly new, and he did a fantastic job. This guy said Bedo was pretty much a guru for those who took pride in their work.

[@BrandonSL500]

This is the school :)

[@marsha831]

Great haircut - nice project!

[@lancehatch4475]

Looks great Steve.

[@philbivins7133]

Great work...I like the color as well

[@me_jt]

You can call those shoes Lazarus, because I surely would've laid those to rest. Nice work!

[@jewelofwisdom8279]

😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Hee-Lari-ous😂😂

[@Truth1561]

I’m amazed at the condition of some of these items when you receive them Steve- especially the designer bags as I’m so careful to protect mine with colonil carbon and to clean and condition them regularly. I even spray my dark jeans to stop them transferring dye on my bags 😬

[@TheRooster1122]

If they were mine I would be extremely happy..! Now let’s continue...👍🏼👍🏼

[@darkmagician5428]

It's fails me why people let shoes like these end up in these conditions It's great to see people with your skill

[@patrickbangura6873]

Some people just care less

[@Orlanzepol123]

patrick bangura I don’t think they’re all careless. When I see shoes in such bad shape I envision a person who doesn’t have the time or the money to care for their shoes because they are too busy working. And breaking nights studying to get get themselves through law school.

[@jacquelinewesson1202]

Spend a lot on shoes , it makes sense to take care of them,

[@The_Crazy_Monkey75]

Well not all. Sometimes it's called "wear and tear". Sometimes uncontrolled events happen like probably something what they call "accidents". Also, sometimes nature does not agree with man and it sometimes gives us what we call "rain" which contains what we call "water". When its gets in our shoes, it wreaks havoc. It happens you know...

[@markmilan01]

Great job Steve!!!

[@stricht8]

Beautiful job.

[@Heitstuff]

Wow, fantastic job as usual!

[@leftyk1968]

So plese explain why you use oil base instead of alcohol base die and whats the difference between them, thanks bedo great job.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

lefty k oil base doesn’t dry the leather, alcohol evaporates and dries

[@leftyk1968]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC thank you brother

[@leftyk1968]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC so isnt it a good thing the alcohol dries faster for your business?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

lefty k It’s not good for the leather it has nothing to do with my business

[@leftyk1968]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC sorry you may have miss understood me or i didnt mean it as a disrepect to your business i wanted to be understood as A business of leather work, as i am only learning and inquiring if it would be better and faster to us the alcohol. Thanks again big bro

[@rpm172]

Hello, I enjoy your videos and have learned so much. Why do you buff after the dye dried?

[@f308gtb1977]

That job was a bargain, awesome work!

[@gabrielblomerus]

You truly gave those shoes a new life! I love that colour btw.

[@mkivy]

Second time I watched u...love ur work.

[@AldoSchmedack]

So, I have a sling that is too light of the color brown for me. Can I strip the wax or topcoat if it even has one and then redye darker with leather dye? Will it work? I do leatherwork but have never redyed anything yet. You do good work. I love my leather shoes. Every man should own a few pairs.

[@bbrachman]

Steve: Excellent video. I always wondered how the uppers were dyed and conditioned. Happy New Year.

[@mattsitton6826]

Great video. I don't think there is anything wrong with breaking videos down into sections. It allows you to get more videos posted. Also, you mentioned making sure to to do things to both shoes at the same time. I would be willinh to bet that differences in humidity and barometric pressure come into play when dying and conditioning leathers at different times. I'm no scientist, but it just makes sense that the same leather would react differently to products in different atmospheric conditions. Just something to think about....

[@TheRooster1122]

Very nice Steve.....

[@joegreer9584]

What watch are you wearing in the video? Looks very unique and classy.

[@benvarela134]

That was nice, Steve.

[@angelalane8660]

HI, STEVE!!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Steve, why didn't you Polish these nice and shiny?! The mahogany looks so much better, but a high shine would've been great. Love your work, Boss!!!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Angela Buteau it’s up to the customer, putting a high shine requires more time and more money.

[@angelalane8660]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC Gotcha. Well, excellent job, regardless! Good to see you!

[@arsonfly]

Guy was a real light walker. Most of the time at the end the wrinkles are all that's left that give the age away but these ones looked new after a dye.

[@bandarm1039]

Thank you for the rich and beautiful information you provide. I would like to ask you some questions, since you are a specialist in this field. The first question, based on your specialization, is what is the best company in manufacturing Oxford shoes in terms of the quality of the leather used in the manufacture and the ability to renew the sole and maintain it to last and the quality and craftsmanship of the manufacture. It is okay if there is more than one company that can be ranked from the best. The second question is what are the best products that I can use as an individual to maintain the shoe at home in terms of coloring and waxing. If there are other products, please mention them with the name of the manufacturing company, since I am outside your geographical area. The third question is the original color of this shoe that I worked on in this video. If I wanted to preserve it and dye it the same original color, what is the name of the polishing product for the same color that is sold commercially to individuals? Thank you.

[@RomanicHopeless]

Amazing like always!! Have you repaired or repainted Red Bottoms? Thanks!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Marz Riv yes plenty of times

[@JacobFolena]

I always appreciate for all your shoe restoration videos. So satisfying. Quick question; how can I know the upper is "done" done? Like even if resole, replace the welt, shank and etc, because the upper is totally dead the shoes is unable to recover. Have you ever seen any uppers like that? I know when there are huge holes on them, yeah the shoes are over, but is there other signs that the goodyear welt shoes cannot be recovered at all because of upper's damage?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Bon Ku I’m about month I’m going to upload a video of an “impossible project” it’s exactly what your describing

[@mr.mathews6485]

Great video! Can you take black full quill ostrich boots and strip and redye them brown?

[@dismasjoseph7313]

Nice work as usual 👍👌

[@ryaaaaanwhat4072]

Thank you

[@ORenee]

Hi there. Im thinking of redyeing some shoes and purses so Im doing a lot of research before embarking on this project. A few videos I watched mentioned sealing the leather to prevent color transfer. I noticed that you didn’t do that on these shoes. Are the conditioner and cream sufficient to seal the dye?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

For this particular job yes

[@ferraridinoman]

Nice one El Stevo! The man!

[@adamhuff3088]

The aerosol can of dye you burnished the toe with, can that be purchased at a store or just ordered? I don't expect a brand. That was so simple with an awesome result. I know you have probably done more of those then you can count. Experience is what I guess I am referring to. Thanks Steve

[@garysantos4366]

Nice job!

[@wayuuconlove3454]

Super Job like always, what if you used Filler on the cracks, then sanded, might of looked better? Just saying....

[@dustyrhodes8672]

Before you applied the acetone did you sand the shoes first! Enjoy your videos and personal comments

[@DaisukidayoMissha]

Hello, I love your work, do you recommend using the fiebing oil dye or regular leather dye for chanel lambskin? Wha do you use to seal the color?

[@Paul.C.Barreto]

Steve, how come you don't use Resolene on the shoes? Or is that what you were doing with the airbrush?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Sometimes I do

[@Paul.C.Barreto]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC I guess it's not an absolutely essential part of the dyeing process then.

[@DrKayElaine]

Hi. can you please do a video on how to stain/dye and seal shoes/ sandals with a leather footbed or insole? i.e. gucci web gg sandals with gg leather footbed… i attempted to stain and seal a pair but when i wore them they became tacky and the stain was on the bottom of my feet. Thanks

[@mdreyno]

Great video! What was the stuff you sprayed on from a can after airbrushing?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Michael Reynolds that is leather dye also

[@theurbanhermit3161]

You sand your bottom?! Well, to each his own, I guess. Just wondering if you follow up with a conditioner and polish. Egads, I don’t even want to ponder the buffing wheel. Shine on, Steve. Shine on.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

The Urban Hermit yes I do put creams, dyes or just a conditioner

[@melissarupard463]

Is it possible to take a taupe color shoe and turn it into a cordovan color? I have a very high end shoe that is a color I do not like and wondered if a cobbler can change the color of a finished shoe that will not detract from the quality of the shoe?

[@leftyk1968]

Would you lnow if Saphia decapant the same as acetone?

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

lefty k very similar but with a saphir you pay more.

[@luciemedici]

Great job

[@tonyhemingway7980]

Is there anything that can be done to restore cracked leather? I have a pair of Dan Post boots that I have used roughly but, other than the cracks, they are in pretty decent shape.

[@TM15R]

Would it make any sense to air brush the dye?? You would have very good control of coating thickness and placement....just a thought from a mechanic...

[@sakojanessian4938]

Ստեփան what would you recommend for cordovan dyeing? What's the best polish..wax for a leather like cordovan..I.e. no solvents turpentine etc.?

[@paulkissiah4729]

Ok great video what's next

[@steveturpin4242]

Beautiful!

[@joemonaghan8071]

An xlnt vid, Steve!...Could I ask ...does the dye work better straight after the acetone..I notice you didn't condition until after the dye? Also, does rubbing alcohol do the same. job? Thanks, Jm

[@norwinprasad9497]

Why use oil based bye over alcohol based dye? Loved the video!

[@RatdogDRB]

Good save on these.

[@lunacarmin]

You always remind me of a sub reddit, "r/BuyItForLife" really good quality shoes can come back to life on the hands of professionals like you!! 👍also happy 2020!!!