Santoni Loafers - Orange Sole Replacement

Keeping an eye on the soles of your shoes, and bringing them to a shoe cobbler to be resoled, is one of the best things you can do to extend the longevity of your shoes. Each week, we receive numerous pairs of shoes with holes already worn all the way through the soles.
This pair of Santoni loafers was brought in by a customer who wanted the works. Santoni shoes often come in a natural colored leather sole, as well as the signature orange sole. This customer decided to add a pop of color to his shoes and go with orange.
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Video edited by: Ashley Saldanha

[@daveb11230]

Baumgartner Restoration has one of those magnetic tack hammers!! Man, I wish I could tag him in this comment.

[@machfive916]

If someone told me that I would one day watch a 30 minute video on a shoe repair, I would have laughed. However, these videos are super informative and engaging.

[@ashleybows5289]

Same here lol

[@wallybee-2683]

The heart of a lion, the skill of a surgeon! Well done!

[@Foxtrot1967]

Who else likes the smell of shoe repair shops?

[@jessiedalton2681]

I never realized that shoe conservation and repair could be so thoroughly fascinating and compelling. Now I'm subscribed to your channel and binge-watching every episode. 😘

[@anthonybell5666]

I find them very satisfying to watch too!

[@centerspike6613]

Me too! 😁👍🍻

[@texas55rex]

Yup

[@phylliscage]

Why am I mesmerized by these videos? Other than watching the skill of these guys of course. Who knew shoes had so many parts?

[@patrickiredale4359]

I agree, but do you hate the background music as much as I do? 😎

[@NeilNatic]

Was worried when I heard orange sole but I actually love that!

[@pinkandgreenbyjoanna]

I’m a costume professional in the theatre world, and this is the most fascinating thing I’ve seen in a while. Thanks for these videos!!

[@andysimmons1842]

Came for the shoes, staying for the hot southern drawl! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@patrickiredale4359]

.....but not the annoying soundtrack music?!?! 😎

[@TheMidnightModder]

Sometimes I do just stare at my boots xD Who doesn't just sit and admire a nice pair of cowboy boots? The stitching, the outsole, heel stack, ect. They're heckin' art

[@martinquinonez1935]

thats a beautiful and elegant orange tone, wow

[@TheNunakun]

These came out really nice. That beveled orange really brought a nice pop to a seemingly dull pair. Absolute daunting project, but you guys make it look so easy!

[@TrentonHeath]

TheNunakun Thank you!

[@manamez]

Suggestion: Have a camera shot of the shoes displayed on the counter when you are finished. Showing the completed shoes in your hands as you are showing them to the camera is not a good view of the shoes or a good representation of what you have done.

[@TrentonHeath]

Alex Carr Thanks for the suggestion! We totally agree. Catch our next video this coming Sunday. We did exactly that. 👍🏻

[@Myrslokstok]

Maybee a turntable for photo.

[@lindseystyles5232]

Anyone else fascinated with this channel. 💕

[@brunoortiz1961]

I find these videos amazing and I like seeing people taking care of shoes like that

[@2icelollys1goat]

Really enjoyed video. There are so many mass produced shoes coming onto the market that seeing a quality made shoe receive the high-end workmanship it deserves is wonderful.

[@messenger8139]

Gorgeous pair of shoes, perfectly restored by experts,

[@paulsheffield4729]

You guys spent a lot of time and care on these shoes like I've never seen before in your other videos which speaks volumes about high end shoes

[@luluminh3588]

Love this channel even more because they kept the shoe drop in! Keeping it real 😆

[@allisond5669]

Your work or shall I say craftsmanship is impeccable.

[@AverageNiceGuy]

Thanks guys for your work, and instruction on better quality shoes. Your information has helped support that I have now purchased Santoni orange sole loafers 😎

[@ringerwoodcraft3108]

The magnetic hammer you're looking for is an upholstery tack hammer with a split face. The split side is magnetic.

[@sl8ofhand]

It's exactly what he is using here. His has lost the magnetic field over time of being exposed/attached to another piece of steel. There are devices that will re-magnetize his hammer. Just be careful, as you only want the split face side magnetized. Otherwise it's actually harder to use properly. You could probably wind one side of the hammer with fine motor-winding wire and apply a charge.... You may be able to magnetize it if you hold it properly aligned in an MRI machine, but I don't recommend trying this in person.

[@jameslatimer3600]

The ones at Lee Valley just have small magnets on each end but function the same.

[@sdfswords]

Got a few pairs of Santonis, they are beautiful shoes, super light, feel like wearing slippers, no break in at all.

[@sandyj1561]

Very cool! Really enjoying these older videos more detail and conversational x love new ones to

[@kevinmullin8711]

Shoes turned out great. I wish I thought about shoe cobbling when I was a teenager looking for a trade. It seems like a fascinating vocation.

[@christianespino3392]

Great job gents. That pair looks amazing.

[@Malek_22]

I really enjoy watching your videos whenever I want to set and relax! it really helps when I feel like escaping from work and life pressure. Keep them coming :) Thanks a lot.

[@elsaortiz7589]

What fascinating work you have. Joy watching. Thanks.

[@shariffwookil9526]

Great job guys. I love the orange soles.

[@louispeake521]

I've become obsessed with shoes and shoe crafting since I got my first welted shoes recently (RM Williams boots as I'm in Australia so it's almost mandatory haha), and your channel is not helping! I think if I could start over again in life I might become a cobbler or shoe craftsman! Great channel and beautiful work.

[@TrentonHeath]

Louis Peake Haha...thank you very much! RM Williams are very nice boots! 👍🏻

[@lynnc4872]

Omg this guy is beautiful.

[@lisaearman1949]

Would love to see more women’s shoes. Maybe even a top 10 good and bad brand.

[@andya2665]

I have become addicted to these T&H videos. i am gonna start looking for high quality shoes at thrift stores and such and tey to restore what i could myself. keep up the awesome vids, guys. 👍👞

[@RobertLibberton]

you all did great!

[@carlosc3768]

What a brilliant video. Very detailed. Thank you!

[@yankeedoodle6293]

Amazing work. I’ll be sending my shoes to these guys.

[@mn8522]

I love how you went from open sore to bandaid to rubber glove!

[@ravipeiris4388]

I'm not into loafers, but this video made me reconsider that. Great video 👌😊.

[@iahorvath]

Beautiful job!

[@ashleysaldanha6898]

I love how in depth this video is! Good job guys

[@TrentonHeath]

Ashley Saldanha Thank you!

[@gretchenlp2120]

Your videos are an education in not only shoe repair and construction but also in shoe styles from all over! Your skill is obvious!

[@normanpotter2205]

A lot of work goes into this!

[@nickb2883]

Very nice repair. I love Santoni shoes and you have done a great job on this resole. I usually let my cobbler place a protective pad on the soles when i buy a new pair to give the soles a longer lifespan.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Sole protectors are definitely a good way to prevent your sole from wearing down. One of our next two videos will be discussing exactly this.

[@DetectiveOakvale]

Thanks for the video! It was very relaxing and informative.

[@danshep69]

Came for the biceps, stayed for the repair. Very professional work not just very handsome guys!

[@retiredafce3373]

I really love this KZbin channel!

[@Orlanzepol123]

I agree. Red Wing Heritage boots are the most non-symmetrical boots I’ve ever worn. I’ve exchanged several pairs for that reason .

[@MartyPape78]

Great stuff. This made me even more excited for my Beckett Siminon loafers to arrive.

[@27GX76R]

You can magnetize your hammer with a strong neodymium magnet; same as you would a screwdriver or any other metal tool. It's not the upholstery tack hammer you're looking for exactly, but it's a quick little upgrade. The process to magnetize your tools is fairly simple: rub a strong neodymium magnet in a single direction onto your tools. I enjoy this channel very much btw!

[@DCMetroGecko]

Top quality gentlemen. I will definitely send my shoes to you for custom refurbishment! You're videos are very well done and highly addictive and informative - keep it up!

[@pitcull1046]

Love your videos, always enjoy good quality craftsmanship. In the finish carpentry world for very small finish nails we hold them with bent /curved needle nose pliers. Saves constantly tapping your fingers and allows very accurate placement. Magnetic hammers are OK but super accurate placement is not something I've ever achieved! Keep up the good work.

[@baileypark2641]

Great work!

[@zientjezina]

Oh man I hope I ever find a pair of santoni loafers second hand! They look so good!

[@Angelwrites]

Thanks for sharing! Your videos are so informative! Very inspiring!

[@MultiChinkchink]

You guys have me wanting to change my career to being a cobbler!

[@TrentonHeath]

We both quit our day jobs several years ago to do this. :)

[@MultiChinkchink]

So jealous! I don't even know where to start 😂

[@vladlast5507]

Before and after pics would be nice to look at at the end .... thank u amazing videos/ job

[@rahmatmingg1707]

He speak for whole every video , its because he knows so much about shoes

[@stric9design]

Great job. I’ll be sending you my Santoni’s.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Patrick! We’re happy to help.

[@nodieusa]

Also saw you guys on the Kavalier channel and I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed how you educated us throughout the whole process. Next time I need my shoes worked on I'll be sure to send them your way!

[@TrentonHeath]

nodieusa Glad you enjoyed the video! Sounds good! 👍🏻

[@dorkuchotanihu9589]

ARE YOU GUYS BROTHERS? YOU ALL DOING GOOD JOB. THANKS

[@TheRealChetManley]

I like these longer videos with more detail.

[@Iazzaboyce]

A good way to start small nails is get a nail punch with end that matches nail heads and put a small piece of rubber tube over the end and protruding a little. Place nail into the protruding tube and start the nail by hitting punch with hammer. The punch and tube will then pull off allowing the nail to be finished with the hammer.

[@MattAdams777]

Can someone please make compilation of Trenton & Heath explaining pressed paper vs stacked leather heel blocks. Favorite part of each vid lol!

[@dismasjoseph7313]

Great video - have watched twice 😎👍👌

[@12king121]

Great job

[@davidmessinger2784]

It should be easy for you to magnetize your hammer. Find a powerful magnet and stick it to the side of the hammer and then drag it in one direction for the entire length several times. I'm sure there are You Tube videos on other fancier ways, such as electromagnets, but that should not be necessary. Thanks for your excellent videos. Your presentations are easy to follow. I find them relaxing and will be using some of your techniques on some of my old shoes. Thanks again.

[@mistermatsuda]

I have those exact loafers, color and all. Thinking about sending it to you guys to do the same thing to mine.

[@par3caddy]

Those are nice shoes!

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

I know it's been over a year since this video, so maybe you found the magnetic hammer, but if not, check with your local Home Depot. I know they have the Magnetic Tack Hammer you're looking for on their website. I'd post a link here, but KZbin gets funny about that sort of thing. Great job as usual. Definitely the best cobblers I've ever seen. :)

[@kvn2266]

Another great video, thank you for sharing. Time to send you guys some shoes for some bling.

[@richardjleonard6199]

Heath the hammer you mentioned is called a "tack hammer" has a magnet on one side to hold the tack,,used a lot in the upholstery field

[@GregSantoschi]

I have a pair of Santoni’s that are over 20 years old.... my father got them for me as a gift and congrats for getting my first office gig! As a guy in my 20’s at the time, did not fully appreciate what I had, and wore them out until I did get the bad hole in the sole, and have not worn them since. Always wanted to get them resoled. This video is exactly what I would like done. With the hole in the sole, are mine a lost cause? As my first true ‘working shoe’, and as a gift from my father, they have quite a bit of sentimental value to me.

[@alx252]

Greg Santos ... maybe they are not lost. have a look at this, how much can be repaired. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnPLiKWYlpyBidU

[@kbrett2004]

Fantastic video. Very informative. It's amazing what all goes into repairing a pair of shoes. I have a much better appreciation for your craft now.

[@TrentonHeath]

Brett Patrick Thank you!

[@CanadaSneakerXchange]

Is it weird that I like the sounds it makes when the shoes are being taken apart

[@keahiggs9069]

I thought I was the only one.

[@mattquigley4944]

I'd love to know the total work time for a pair of shoes. From stripping worn parts to resoling and polishing. knowing the difference between a really bad pair and an easy repair. Thanks!

[@Saifongjunfan]

awesome video

[@stevekastner2825]

Nice work. I saw another video where the guy had a manual tack nail gun where you put the nail in the gun stick it inside the shoe and tap it in so it’s guided

[@danapowers9793]

90 degree angle pliers can be used to hold tacks and keep fingers safe.

[@G17-911]

Great job , the only thing I’d change is the thread color on the soles. Maybe a dark brown or orange, if that’s possible.

[@chrisvanderburg5568]

Try a hair comb to hold the nail to set it. Good control. try an alligator clip as well

[@SkepticalRaptor]

I am a Santoni fanboy. I've got to find a pair that I've worn out (I put it in a box somewhere), and I will have to consider sending it to you to be refurbished. I used to send them to Santoni, but it would take months to get them back, and the prices have skyrocketed.

[@wttburke]

A hammer with a magnet end is used in upholstery and carpet shops.

[@bigwagdog7967]

I've recently watched your video on replacing the old soles on a pair of Tony Lama boots. Very good video. I was wondering if you could do a quick video on not how to replace the old soles on western boots, but a guide video on how to clean and care for exotic skin boots. I'm a owner suede shrunken shoulder, ostrich, alligator, stingray, and python. A guid video of boot care for exotics please. Thank you, and keep up the good videos.

[@clinlab0505]

I love watching this!! I have always gotten good shoes for me and now I can keep them amazing. I am also getting my teenager into good dress shoes now. I will be sending some work your way!!

[@bamit1515]

Such an awesome video! Just curious though could a welt be added on a pair like this? 🤔

[@ronniemaestas1566]

You can get the magnetic head tack hammer at any fine upholstery supplier

[@RobertLibberton]

I have watched this video a few times, and I am curious would this loafer look good with a double oak sole? Thanks for the awesome video, it inspired me to purchase a pair of these!

[@glenncheatham1320]

So handsome. Love the voice too.

[@ragazzi25]

would be nice to get a good shot of the shoes after every step you take towards the restoration...I have no idea what they look like in the end!

[@samsanders9600]

I would love to know more about how to tell when a shoe needs re-soling!

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

After the sanding have you tired steel wool to get a very fine glass like finish?

[@paulhughes5446]

Great video guys - please keep them coming. Any experience with Paul Evans shoes ?

[@TrentonHeath]

Paul Hughes Thank you! Yes, we’ve had a few come through our shop. We think they’re beautifully finished with extremely soft and higher-end uppers; however, our personal opinions are that the price point is a bit high for Blake constructed shoes. For $400, I’d rather invest in a Goodyear welted shoe that can last decades if taken care of. These can too, but a Blake constructed shoe can only be resoled a certain amount of times. Again, that’s just our opinions, but they are beautiful shoes.

[@law2393]

Sir can you make a video of best budget leather shoes...

[@bayareanewman1566]

Been watching your videos for about 5 years……and I’ll bet you don’t understand the significance of the beat hear….. it’s by Jay Dilla, a producer for the Pharcyde, one of my favorite groups ever!!!!!

[@ShoeAlmighty]

can you please do one on how to care for white leather sneakers

[@armedferret]

CS Osborne makes a magnetic 222 tack hammer. Amazon carries it.

[@TrentonHeath]

Good deal! Thank you!

[@hartlandshoes]

Adding the extra tacks around the heel seats is THE extra touch for construction. Do you have a round sole edge trimmer. If you did, I could't see a good shot. Keeping old sole for pattern is always the best for recrafting

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

“I’ve got brownies in the back...” LOL (Fueled by CHOCOLATE!!) #moi-aussi-SVP

[@carlcolletti6335]

Great Job. What did you stain the soles with. I’m in the shoe repair business myself

[@SOLENOID4]

Better than Netflix. I just smoke and inhaled everything.

[@julesangelo5669]

Do you ever get any Crockett & Jones (the English Brand) in for re sole work or repair?

[@davepeltier6377]

magnetic tack hammers available at LEE Valley tools in Canada.available on line.