Red Wing (Moc Oxford) Shoe Restoration | Total Shoe Makeover

[@codpug]

you guys are the reason im learning to be a cobbler. i got laid off of my job and got a severance package and wont need to return to work for a hot minute. so im using my time to change my career thanks for everything 🦶🦶🦶

[@TrentonHeath]

Sometimes you just need to fall back, regroup and attack in a different direction.

[@mikesebphoto]

Good for you friend! Takes courage to do what you’re doing. I’m sure I speak for others here in applauding you!

[@ml8067]

Wow, sucks getting laid off but, way to go with a bold plan. It is a dying art so you have an opportunity to be very successful. My local guy stopped doing recrafting and is only doing minor repairs and resoles he has a 60 day wait. Best of luck to you!

[@flightschoolcustomfootwear]

I love to hear this! I'm 4 years into teaching myself how to be a leather craftsman making mens and womens shoes, boots, belts, wallets, watch straps, etc. I'm working towards creating my own shop as well. If you don't mind me asking, where are you located? I'm in Florida.

[@ml8067]

@@flightschoolcustomfootwear michigan

[@JunkinwithJr]

HOLY COW!!You guys are amazing. I can't wait to get these shoes back and put some more miles on them. Me and them shoes have been through a lot. That is actually the fourth resole y'all just did and believe it or not the old laces were the originals so I'm glad y'all put red wing laces back in them. Y'all are the best, thanks a million!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

So glad you like them! Thanks again for sending them in.

[@JunkinwithJr]

@TrentonHeath most likely the super glue came from the last resole when I thought I sent them to the right guy. I'm not a basher but he's a well known cobbler in central Florida 😉

[@tacline2]

Damn dude, you may want to consider conditioning these things on your own every once in a while lol. Those shoes were desperate for some moisture. They last longer when you take care of them, you know.

[@JunkinwithJr]

@tacline2 I oil the m regularly, that's what they look like when you work hard for every penny you've got

[@williamolliges2622]

In addition to caring for your shoes, the best thing for a pair of shoes is to have two pair. The longevity of two pairs is worth it when you give them a day of rest in between wearing.

[@brycecrousore1985]

Saturday morning ... fresh coffee ... and, a new T&H video? Can't get much better! Oh, wait, it can ... it's a pair of Red Wings! From just down the road near Red Wing, Minnesota, cheers! (Thumbs-up, Forrest!)

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad we can be a part of your morning.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Just perfection

[@bevinmodrak4997]

Love this one. My grandfather was a plumber and these Redwings were the shoes he lived and worked in. Don't see them around much anymore.

[@keithdaley4299]

Thanks for cleaning the shoes first. It makes so much sense.

[@vladidadix6201]

The more jacked up the shoe is, the more satisfying the repair/restoration lol. Great job gentleman!

[@brianathern9154]

Great job bringing these back, they were certainly on life support. Like that Norwegian moc stitch on the welt. I know those were a labor of love. Blessings gents and sweet Annie girl

[@Just_the_Q]

It is always a good Saturday when you post a video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@gtrplr778]

This was amazing. I’m glad you guys take the time to post these repairs. It gives everyone that works in leather very useful techniques to restore a variety of items. Thanks.

[@gilbertonarvaez4986]

Excellent work, an optimal restoration when changing soles, but the cut of the shoe will withstand one more scrubbing.

[@lightfoot413]

you guys r amazing. I never thought a shoe could be completely dismantled and put back together..Especially this shoe that was ready for the dumpster..gr8 work...

[@calbuilder7357]

The shoe owner is crazy to not replace the insole at this stage. But of course y’all turned a mess into a success. Great video Southern Boys.

[@randolph50]

Hi, I have a pair of RedWing 404 moc toe books I bought 50 years ago. Size 12 AA. I wore them maybe 10 days total before packing them in storage. Then forgot them since I had Redwing Linemans I liked better.I recently found them and they look almost new, except they are stiff and top of sides were close together. Without trying to open them, I brushed off any dust (no dirt, just dust from storage) cleaned with Fieblings "Glycerine" saddle soap. I did not totally wet them like I saw you do. I wiped the suds off as soon as I soaped up the whole boot. Twice. I then read the instruction. :-) It said rub a damp sponge on the bar and apply to leather, let it dry and then buff. So I did that too. I then rubbed Kiwi "Leather Lotion" on them and let it dry. After the first cleaning, they were flexible enough I could spread the sides and clean the tongue. They look great and the sides and tongue are more flexible but still feel stiff. What else can I do?? Thanks. Great videos.

[@calzuro]

Red Wings on my feet just need pain and persistence. I wear them at home 1 hour at a time for months before they start shaping to my foot.

[@jameslarue2878]

I've got a pair of 8109 moxfords and after three years of wear they look new--so the owner really wailed on these shoes. But I knew you could do it, and you did. Amazing restoration.

[@sixeightguy6723]

Red Wing no longer makes 8109. So, these could potentially be OLD old. A few comments up the owner mentions this was the fourth resole. They’re probably a few years older than yours. Great shoe, though.

[@tedhart7708]

Forrest is doing a great job!

[@TrentonHeath]

He’s come a long way and is doing great.

[@Invisible_Socks]

Always love actual craftsman doing their trade.

[@patrickcronin6829]

My favorite kind of shoe! Moc toe wedge sole oxfords.

[@wyatt9447]

You really did a great job on repairing those shoes, they look good enough to be your Sunday go to meeting shoes. To good to wear outside for yard work. 😂

[@shawnhulke7385]

Beautiful shorthair keeping you in line.😊

[@clydewilson1141]

Great job. I have 3 pairs of Red Wings. Love your GSP. My daughter has one.

[@NDB469]

Those oxfords are awesome looking! Before and after! Well worn!

[@MarquisStrickland-x8u]

Your fur baby is so cute cute cute ❤

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Great looking rugged shoes. I'd love them. Good job guys.👍

[@terryjanisch905]

You guys are the best in the field

[@10vike]

Obviously, it's not just shoe repair, more like an art form!

[@randompanda90210]

(8:16) You got to get some food in ya lol I heard the stomach growl haha! Love yalls vids, keep up the amazing work!

[@Quezecotl2012]

Your services were great when I sent multiple shoes. Thx 🙏

[@TrentonHeath]

Great to hear!

[@justmeva]

You guys are Magians --great relieve coming from the bullpen.👍👍👏👏

[@saliminarziham359]

As usual, great job guys 👍. I am all the way from Malaysia and i dont think I can get the kind of services that u guys offer. The level of professionalism that u guys have is top-notch. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for watching.

[@seanlemons5423]

Great job as usual guys!

[@ms.annthrope415]

These guys are magicians; they can raise the dead. A well made pair of footwear is broken in, has memories made of hikes, work, casual wear and giv8nf thrm a new lease of life makes the owner real happy.

[@mdrumt]

Good to see more of Forrest

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Great job gentlemen. Love the out come. Have a great weekend.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, you too!

[@rodconner9079]

Yep -- think so! Yall done it - well!!! Be Safe

[@kimsimmons2757]

You guys are miracle workers!

[@Junior-do1rq]

I love watching people work

[@nickp3173]

Beautiful job gentlemen

[@nestorvinas6248]

Your dog looked shocked that you guys were going to attempt this repair 😂

[@TrentonHeath]

She's always shocked

[@ivandolynnyy1311]

Amazing result 👏

[@SMoovem80]

Ya'll want to do a pair of house shoes? Were talking LL Bean style shearling lined. I want to convert them to a rubber traction bottom and replace the shearling on the inside bottoms. One has a small hole on the big toe area so I would like to do a leather bottom added before the rubber traction sole is glued. Love your channel btw!

[@davidthomspson9771]

I still have 2 pairs of my red wing steel toe loggers,one pair 32 years old the other 17.Still going strong.

[@AHmad-pm4pb]

Awesome guys. 💪🏾👍🏾. Its a waste to dump a well conform shoe. Just need a resole and polish. Love it. 😻

[@84mwalk]

Dude yall are magicians for sure.

[@delta_tango_dt]

I believe there are ways to fill in and remover the cracks in leather. I was hoping to see that here.

[@MarquisStrickland-x8u]

Wow you guys did a good Job 👍

[@FrownyMascot]

Wedge soles are life ❤

[@ddutton0]

Great transformation!

[@danthemanhart]

Absolutely love watching your channel

[@philrose7716]

A true craftsman

[@georgearevalo781]

They look awesome you all are AMAZING

[@Mikemm54]

They turned out great

[@artstrutzenberg7197]

Question: Some jobs like this one, you use a press when attaching some of the layers (around the 9:39 mark in this video)...but other jobs you use a hammer? What factors into using one approach over the other?

[@wayned5872]

Did a great job on those

[@BaratzHaya-lb6lw]

I love this video. You guys are awesome !

[@ankh305]

Amazing work!

[@pomnichowski]

Very very nicely realized.. Thank you! 🖐🏽

[@petersilecchio4417]

Great Video. Love how they came out.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@ttop64]

Actually I've seen you guys restore Red Wings with more worn down looking soles than these. They look like his dog used them for a chew toy. The finished result was superb as always.

[@geo641]

Fantastic job!!

[@natemcdonald8853]

I wish you guys could do this to my 20 year old lucky sweatshirt ! 😅

[@lashlarue7924]

Gents, a pleasure as always. 🤵🏻‍♂️

[@tonymackey370]

Y’all did a great job

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@a.v.a.tecnologyvoghera5174]

may I ask what liquid do you use to dissolve the old glue? Thank you

[@michaellanglie5502]

Can a logger boot be converted to a wedge sole ?

[@sheckydiamond7533]

Forrest is ready for his own channel.

[@stevemcbain1816]

I had no doubt. Love the channel.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching!

[@ltgs1lv3r9]

As a fellow cobbler for the past decade, I am curious as to what glue your using to adhere those meramec soles with. They look like they come pre primed( my preferred choice) Personally, I use CDC and heat and have been very pleased with the bond.

[@RatdogDRB]

Saturday morning, my coffee's HOT, I have fresh 1/2 n 1/2 in it, and I have a cobbler video to enjoy with it. It's those LITTLE traditions that make life sweet. Love seein' some tired kicks like those getting much love! I'd've also hit all that interior lining with a good slathering of Bick4 as well. Sweet transformation of those. And (Heath), we love seeing that sweet girl keeping morale high, but "sell the brand" by using her name, not just "the dog". LOL God bless you fellers in your efforts.

[@TrentonHeath]

We love being part of traditions.

[@Iweldthings83]

I have yet to do a Norwegian style shoe, to sew the welt from the outside not inside.

[@nickp3173]

Question for you fellas.. Have you tried Renias water based contact cement? Do you ever use it? Wondering if it's as strong as the original.

[@johnathanmacdonald6697]

"Little fun facts" with Forest, like it

[@thomasbeckett1245]

Those are a heartbreaking shoe, cause they just aren’t good for rebuilding or repairing. The design isn’t bad, it just wasn’t designed for endless use. Personally I feel the pain, as I really loved hush puppies shoes. They had similar problems of construction. And it’s ironic that they also make some very good long lasting boots that are great for keeping long term. Congratulations to Trent and Heath for the amazing skills the rebuild was awesome! 🎊 🎉

[@sixeightguy6723]

This is a shoe that can be resoled many, many times, fairly easily, if you take care of the upper better than this pair, and don’t wait until they’re beat to hell. I get your sentiment, though. My only disagreement would be to say that comparing Red Wings to Hush Puppies is WILD!

[@thomasbeckett1245]

@ it’s that squishy crepe rubber, that’s bonded, and such comfortable junk. Always gets dirty right away and smelly, with various things embedded into it. Looks like it should wear forever, but doesn’t. lol 😂 great stuff!

[@jayminasi6073]

i couldn't find the goatskin coat that you own.

[@mehmd1913]

Why hot cork vs pre pressed cork. My concern that there could be a hotspot being laid over with the hot cork.

[@Kay-ln3kx]

Good job😊

[@A55-s9d]

Is it worth it? What's the cost of the job, versus the price of the shoes?

[@sixeightguy6723]

This is a shoe that Red Wing no longer makes. Although, they now have one very similar in their Heritage line. It’s a $289 pair of shoes now. Back when those were new, they were probably more like $120ish.

[@sixeightguy6723]

Red Wing no longer makes this shoe, although, there is a similar model in their Heritage line. It’s a $289 pair of shoes. New, this shoe was likely around $120ish.

[@matthoffman6962]

I’d be surprised if this job was under $200. You can restore almost anything. The real problem is the cost doesn’t make sense a lot of times. Which is why people just trash and buy new

[@alexschmidt9058]

Nobody does hot cork like Forrest 🤙🏻🤙🏻😮‍💨

[@bobbg9041]

Can you stretch a 9" boot to 10" These fit my feet tight without socks on but i need some more room to make them looser. Or should i just wet them and put in some good quality wood stretchers?

[@donaldwalker3738]

Love you guys stuff !

[@user-sf3os2xb9d]

Great work Gents! Love watching you revive a pair of old ‘friends’. I have a special problem and interested in hearing back from you: pair of boots were purchased. Excellent quality but the L is size 11, R is 10. Can you resize the L boot to a size 10? Hate to throw these out. Let me know and I can give you my contact info. Thanks.

[@michaelhuggins4595]

Did you condition the inside also?

[@TrentonHeath]

Before we put it back together, if it's needed.

[@briantadlock4356]

I havnt heard let alone worn a pair of red wings since the 90s when i worked at the foundry.

[@Techelettt]

Amazing!

[@johngrant1337]

shoes look great , thanks

[@ripster8766]

God dang it, now I’ve gotta find a pair of those.

[@sixeightguy6723]

Red Wing doesn’t make that model anymore, but they’ve got similar ones. Heritage 8092 is super close. Pop it with boot oil a few times and you’ll have a very close look to this. They’re great shoes.

[@fancy39]

Really cool!!!

[@P37_28]

I wonder if I can send mine (RW oxford 8109) to you guys? I'm from Singapore and your work are just perfect!

[@mannylopez9748]

What was the total cost of restoration for all that work ??

[@pddixon]

What should this level of refurbishment usually cost?

[@davidlittle7182]

Have you guys ever done Atlas soles on RW Chukkas? I can't seem to get them here in Sweden

[@TrentonHeath]

We have not. It’s hard to track them down here as well.

[@davidlittle7182]

@ that’s a shame. They look awful with Christy soles on

[@fabulous_fab100]

Hello. First of, I love your videos. I was wondering, and this might be a very stupid question, but in your process when you apply the glue, you let it dry into your little cabinet. I certainly don't know anything about glue. Does it stick better than glue and applying right away ? Sorry for the Noob question... Fab from France !

[@TrentonHeath]

This is contact cement and has to dry for a bit before sticking.

[@e-dub6586]

How much would a restoration like this cost? Is it cheaper just to buy a new pair of shoes?

[@brianquilty687]

Fantastic re-furbish ....... now be honest with us ...... what did this cost ?

[@terrygreene1395]

I think a video describing these old machines….where they came from and when. They look old, but extremely durable. How about it Trent? Heath? Are there new machine! Are there new machines that you would buy to replace the old ones? How much do they cost….and what is the maintenance on your vintage ones? Stuff like that Trent…..Heath….?

[@enriquesotocastro7080]

Why sand the middle sole if it is going to the trash?

[@getwhtugiv]

Gourgues restoration guys!

[@joegreen7616]

What is the cost of this transformation.

[@edwinheredia4305]

amazing work Repair Yard best.

[@Chapscruisers]

I hate the soles that come with these newer boots. Paid 140 for a pair of ariats and within 2 months the soles had no tread and one fell completely off. I still have them sitting in a corner. Ariat wouldn’t respond to emails. I wonder if those can be resoled

[@durangodave]

i guess there is no fixing the gouge/cut on the side of the one shoe?

[@TrentonHeath]

Unfortunately not usually. It was be sanded if it's very shallow, but if it's deep, nope.