The HOLE in PRINCE HARRY'S SHOE | How It Could Have Been Fixed

[@carlpaladino427]

The attention to detail in your restorations is great to watch.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Carl

[@iaindavis411]

British viewer here. I suspect that since leaving the army, Harry manages his own wardrobe. Aa a junior officer he probably shared a batman when not in an active warzone. In his defense, I wear John Lobb, Church's etc. so I appreciate quality shoes and I confess to experiencing that cold wet surprise of walking through a puddle and realizing I have worn through my sole. I destroy heels, even with segs so that's my usual clue that I need to head to the cobbler. I think blowing through the sole is less obvious....but still careless.

[@TrentonHeath]

👍

[@ffotograffydd]

They got rid of batmen back in the 1980s. He’ll have looked after his own uniform when he was in the military, and he certainly will now too. The King will have a valet for clothing he wears to official events.

[@kevinmangan7124]

Skilled labor is not cheap, cheap labor is not skilled, keep rolling old school fellas

[@supersonique001]

Instead of a 'batman' he now has crazy as a bat wife! LOL.

[@ffotograffydd]

@@supersonique001 Why the “LOL” mate? Don’t tell me you believe all the silly tabloid stories?! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ianmedium]

To be honest, as someone who put himself through college working in the Churches shoe department in Austin Reed and having visited both Church and Cheney factories in Northhampton at the start of the eighties I would rather they made these in India and kept the quality rather than make them in Northampton and cut costs. I have been very impressed with the Indian made Loakes. As to Prince Harry´s shoes. I will bet a pound to a penny these are from the real Lobb shoemaker in St James street rather than the lesser Hermes owned brand as both the late Duke of Edinburgh was a long standing customer as is King Charles III (boy, that still feels odd writing that!) and as is usually the tradition in those circles getting a pair made for the sons is a right of passage! So these are very expensive shoes! Though they have servants I am not sure the younger Royals have Valets and I think the hole is proof of that as no Valet would ever let their master wear shoes in such a condition. Just look at the uppers, they have not seen shoe polish in a while and no shoe tree either! This surprises me as he was also an officer and being ex UK forces (RAF) pretty much one of the biggest disciplines hammered home is that you have immaculate footwear ! Like most men of his age he is probably more comfortable in sneakers and these get thrown on whenever he has to wear a suit, they are probably laying festering and unloved in the back of his closet as I type!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for your insight!

[@smsucks7174]

@@LukeMosse I suspect old Harry has real issues

[@alisaaustin8431]

Maybe he wore them so people would feel sorry for him. He and his wife have been playing the victim card for a while.

[@jonstern7511]

I've got some decent Indian made Loakes too

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

I am confused as it was stated that the shoes weren't from a high English maker-did I miss something?

[@triggawoods6888]

I've been watching this channel for a while now. It's intriguing to me for three main reasons: 1. I love hands on work (took 4 years of carpentry 20 years ago in highschool, then worked at a frame & door shop thereafter before getting into technology, then working at a transformer company where I learned how to weld, braze, assemble precise jobs, just to now finally being back in tech for 8 years now. Skill sets that I wouldn't trade anything for. 2. I love shoes. 3. My mother (rest in peace) told me at a very young age, that a part of the reason she dated then married my father was because in highschool, she noticed how polished his combat boots were. And my grandmother told her that a man that takes care of his shoes is the one to look out for. Ergo if my dad didn't take care of his shoes the way he did, my mom wouldn't have given him the time of day, and I wouldn't be here watching professional cobblers restore and maintain a shoe culture the way you guys are. Truly enjoy these videos guys 👍🏾.

[@TrentonHeath]

Love the story and it’s very true! No pride in one’s self or craft leaves one to wonder about one’s character.

[@kapucinski]

Irish viewer living in London, here. From the Charles Tyrwhitt website : "The majority of our shoes are made in India (through a UK manufacturer) and Portugal, our luxury range is made in England." So, I imagine at this price point these are Indian-made shoes. Many other brands are out-sourcing to India (and other countries) now. The higher quality brands such as Crockett and Jones, Trickers, Joseph Cheaney, John Lobb and Edward Green, as well as some Barkers, are still manufactured in Northampton. NPS makes shoes there for other labels. Don't expect to find many Northampton made shoes in the price bracket you quoted, though. A good pair will cost at least double what you mention and, in many cases, much more. Great work by you, as ever, nevertheless. A joy to watch (although I am not a fan of toe-taps, I have to say).

[@iownal3]

Feels like it’s been a while since you guys did a video like this. Really enjoyed. Thank you!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you

[@lkinzey1]

I love to watch your videos. The care that you take in making the restoration of the shoes. You do amazing work. Keep up the amazing work.

[@urockitony2]

This video was a little bit longer than usual, and I enjoyed that. Nice work, guys, and I hope Harry actually sends you his shoes!

[@jillcharnock4986]

Come on Harry send the shoes 😂

[@jonbaker3728]

I loved the smell of the shoe repair store. The polish, the glue, the leather and the big polisher thing. I enjoyed growing up in the 70's

[@MrMikeG23]

Nice touch with the orange Stitching.. made it pop ! well done , Gents.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Mike

[@cindybogart6062]

This was so interesting to watch. You certainly did a great job repairing them. They look like new. I am surprised that a lot of people really don’t take very good care of their shoes. They never even clean them. As a society, we are certainly going down hill. Thanks for this video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Cindy!

[@JonBrown-po7he]

I find it strangely relaxing to care for whatever needs my various footwear demand or, just believe would be a good idea, yet never feel bored or over wrought from it. Your videos are informative, and paced so as to be readily graspable😊. Thank you both👍.

[@highnoon9333]

I'm not sure how people not cleaning their shoes indicates that we are going downhill as a society...

[@JonBrown-po7he]

@@highnoon9333 Priorities: always choosing the quick and easy, while entirely blowing off the long-term. Clear? Only the best 👌.

[@clubdemagiedemontreal]

LOL "As a society, we are certainly going down hill." - its called FACEBOOK. Go ahead DELETE those accounts !

[@spenserhow6275]

Hey guys! Loved the video as always! As a car salesman in Montréal, Canada who goes through countless pairs of cheap oxfords I’m a big fan of your videos and seeing how good quality footwear is made and repaired. I was wondering if you would do a video describing (or even better making) the ideal pair of dress shoes? i.e. what materials and construction techniques would be used? The perfect shoe in your opinion as cobblers. I think it would be a very interesting watch and a homerun as far as views go! Let me know! Until then, take care and God bless!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Spencer. We have several videos where we talk about great brands and what makes them good. God bless, as well!

[@supersonique001]

Brilliant job as usual! I would have thought a bronze-colored Triumph toe plate would have blended better?! IMHO only.

[@graemeforbes4560]

Brit here. 4 years ago, i.e. before he left in jan 2020 he probably would have or at least could get a valet. since he moved to your side of the pond, that's maybe a bit more tricky as he has to pay for it himself. a great video though for those of us who don't have a valet!

[@TrentonHeath]

Not many valets here in the US

[@thomasbrown6970]

The sounds on this one have me falling asleep standing. Well most of them. Love it.

[@nodieusa]

Talk about the beauty of a craft! Something so simple yet looks so good. Probably unpopular opinion but I'd really enjoy just the work do the "talking", a perfect relaxing video to watch on a weekend!

[@ralphalvarez5465]

It always makes me hold my breath when you are using the utility knife. I have tremendous respect for those knives after cutting my ring finger with one and getting sutured at the emergency room. Those shoes look awesome and I love your work.

[@Dougfrilled]

Absolutely. My dad had to have his index finger amputated after cutting it to the bone.

[@dmwspoons60]

I know well the hazards of being in a hurry and switching to a new blade mid job. Both trigger fingers have had to be repaired/partially reattached

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

It just gos to show even Royalty is human. Awsome job. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@tamer1773]

Ah, but the more important question is why was he wearing open laced brogues with a morning coat when he should have been wearing closed lace oxfords? His older brother frequently wore brogues with black tie which he was apparently trying to make a "thing," but I've noticed lately William's taken to wearing a more formal shoe.

[@TrentonHeath]

Excellent points!

[@tinydancer7426]

I guess Harry is a rebel in all things.

[@cecilyerker]

William is the future king and wants to keep up standards now. Harry’s attempts to “stick it to the man” are just sad and embarrassing.

[@wandab3843]

​@@cecilyerker Your clownish comment over a man wearing a different shoe is embarrassing and sad.

[@tamer1773]

@@cecilyerker You've got that right!

[@omnione12]

Underappreciated craft, it is the purest form of art one can ask for

[@dwh3276]

Love the music you closed with. Wish you would use it more like you used too while doing the work. It’s mesmerizing.

[@ceessmit9972]

What a great profession people, and what a wonderful profession. Chapeau.

[@christinahall2587]

Great work ! I’m amazed that your hands have no cuts, bruises or burn marks !

[@TrentonHeath]

Oh they do have a few scars. Thanks for watching.

[@sanankynaston9925]

Why is cork put on the sole? Insulation?

[@rodconner9079]

Love and admire the craftsmanship you guys always exercise in the "new life" footworks; it's the little things. Be Safe

[@jamestait4441]

Excellent I have been fascinated with the art of a cobbler it's a lost art of such a higher quality of shoe 👞

[@TrebleForTheBass]

Those uppers are just perfect and amazing. What a beautiful pair of shoes

[@petrdavid8714]

I really enjoy Your sense of humor guys. There's often little something in Your videos what makes me smile. "Former prince…" hilarious xD

[@kbrett2004]

Fantastic job as always guys. I see you have a little help in the shop now. Good to see business is staying up in these times. All the best. Brett

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Sir. We’re very blessed!

[@williampatience9524]

Your craftsmanship is truly exceptional. The Royals need to employ as the Crown's cobbler's.

[@patrickphillips5442]

Where did you guys learn the trade? Your professionalism shows in every episode. The extra little tricks of the trade are really fun and interesting. Thanks.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you. It’s a long story, but we just picked it up, worked at it, and refined it.

[@krisjonesuk]

I’m one of your British viewers. These shoes retail for £149 ($166 at today’s exchange rate - you should all be visiting while the pound is weak!), which is what I’d have expected to pay for Northampton-made shoes about three decades ago. It’s possible Tyrwhitt contracts a Northampton firm to supply their shoes, but I think it’s most likely they are made in India. Both Loake and Grenson have shoemaking facilities in India. Another British brand that contracts out all its Goodyear Welted shoes to India is Oliver Sweeney (Prince Harry was spotted wearing a pair of their suede brogues).

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for the info, Kris

[@Myrslokstok]

If you buy Loake you should at least choise the 1880 series the Indian made feel like crap. My 1880s was made in England by I think european cow. Then lases and stuff they might import, but there are handmade by skilled people, they said they whent up a notch in quality when they made the suporior line, the workers wanted to br part of that so the 1880 became better. Buy them a 1/2 size bigger the insole is not nice, check the new insole you buy, I got some at a master cobler that was sharp edge (wrongly made) and they riped the inside of my shoes.

[@mjay4700]

Glad someone else knows about the India thing with those British brands.

[@krisjonesuk]

@@TrentonHeath I think Northampton shoes tend to be stamped with “Made in England” nowadays.

[@krisjonesuk]

@@Myrslokstok I’ve had Indian-made shoes and have had no complaints about them.

[@jlore6344]

It would be so cool if the Prince shoes get to come on the the show! Fingers crossed.

[@florian4033]

French here, I'd love to see "yall" working on Paraboot and J.M Weston shoes :)

[@aumenarys]

Ouais ça serait sympa, mais je pense pas qu'on en verra beaucoup aux USA haha Et puis bon les paraboots mettent des années, voir décennies avant de s'user (j'en ai une pair, c'est increvable haha)

[@florian4033]

@@aumenarys haha c'est pareil j'ai mes chambord depuis des lustres, elles ne connaissent toujours pas le cordonnier ;) Ce serait sympa de voir ce qu'ils en pensent en tout cas.

[@jadenchavez8917]

Texas here, that was really cringe but made me laugh 😂😂

[@florian4033]

@@jadenchavez8917 Don't really see the cringe here but happy that I made someone laugh

[@NipplesOfDestiny]

Pour ceux que ça intéresse y'a des belles cousines de Michael chez Pieds de Biche ou chez Bowen

[@paul_domici]

These are way too nice for Prince Harry!!! They look amazing now!!! Great Job guys!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you

[@leecummings8990]

Love the bespoke treatments! Nice job.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Lee

[@derekchecketts8461]

Thanks for sharing your skill.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

I use Saphir neutral wax and noticed that the shoes I was refinishing ended up a darker color, and when I researched it apparently the neutral can darken the shoe color permanently. Have you guys experienced that? It almost looks like it’s getting into the pores of the leather and looks greased. At 19:19 and 22:08 you can even see that darkening in the heel of the shoe he is polishing out

[@Ted-s_comments]

To me, the greatest demonstration of class isn't to wear the finest clothes, but to wear your clothes until they are unwearable.

[@tompaciga7386]

Awesome as always love the air brush treatment and the orange stitching

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Tom

[@edgrossman8929]

Absolutely beautiful skillful work. True craftsman

[@carlosg1165]

Awesome deal great work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@frankieb2784]

Love the channel.. beautiful work on these tan shoes.. I love my shoes.. best pair I own are an old pair.. 30+ years.. Cole Hann.. the new ones.. nahh. Thanks! Frank in Colorado

[@brad9257]

Great work!

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Great work gentlemen. The shoes came out looking great as always. Have a great weekend.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Sir!

[@jeremylyon3249]

Added two new belts to my collection! Thank you Sirs.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Jeremy!

[@b_altmann]

That’s a great offer to get his shoes done 😃 Nice work again

[@mattmason7554]

Their shirts are awesome. Great quality. Great price..

[@RatdogDRB]

Harry, shame on you. You SHOULD know better. You're NOT without means. Ya didn't even polish them. I believe you were taught how in the military too. No excuse for that. Nice save on those shoes fellers. A nice pair of pretty well cared for shoes. Love the upgrades you did on them. Good stuff.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Sir!

[@KimSoWard86]

Definitely got an upgrade!!❤❤❤

[@l.wolfm.7006]

Magnificent job! If I did exceptional work on shoes like you two do...I personally sure wouldn't do shoes for Harry for free. He can afford to have an amazing job on his Holy shoes. 😁

[@clubdemagiedemontreal]

Hey Gents! - discovered and watched you two all during the pandemic and for some reason unknown to me - "mesmerizing!" Thank you for demonstrating the stark differences between so--called shoes and the absolute beauty and quality that can be ours with bespoke level footwear. Unfortunately for my wallet , I can't stop buying QUALITY shoes now lol (up to 5 pair so far) BEAUTIFUL HANDCRAFTED GOODS - what's not to love? MERCI from Montréal CANADA

[@hedas2303]

Good angle of the story - really liked that one :-) And great work on the shoes obviously. I just entered into this rabbit hole of Goodyear welted shoes during 2023 and have started a small set of shoes, from some higher end to the lower end of the spectrum including one pair of brown Brogue Oxfords from Charles Tyrwhitt.

[@wparo]

The job you did was amazing on the sole and heel, but looking inside the shoe there were cuts and scratches, also the layer inside where the foot rests hasn't been glued and is coming off. Don't you also fix the inside of shoes normally?

[@MUTKevJo]

Great choice with the orange stitch!

[@fangirl9202]

I love you guys. Good work gentlemen

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! 🥰

[@kevinmangan7124]

Top notch as always

[@rockandroll5798]

When you heat the cork, what does it smell like?

[@alexlake3308]

CT shoes are made by Barker :) I visited their Earls Barton factory not long ago and saw them being made. A bit of a giveaway is that they have the same embossed pattern around the stitching on the bottom, a set of triangles all the way around the stitching line

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

Barker do a fair amount of contract work for other companies.

[@b_altmann]

Although Loake 1880 say “made in England” on them, they actually have the uppers done in India, then sent back and the lasting and sole are done in England. Only a certain percentage of the process needs to be done in the country to be allowed the “made in England”. I think only the US requires an item to be 100% made in the country for the stamp “made in USA”. Even for Switzerland it’s just 60%

[@armandorios4032]

Well now there is Panama hats and some other type of hats that are being made for example in Ecuador or some other parts of South America and they’re being sent to US and in US they get formed and finished in US. And they have the tag made in US. Even though they were not 100% made in USA.

[@b_altmann]

@@armandorios4032 that hat-maker will quite possibly have to face dealings with the FTC then. Shinola had to qualify their “built in Detroit” claim a while ago. The FTC considers a “built in the USA” claim to be the same as “made in the USA” claim. For a product to be marketed as “made” in the USA, “all or virtually all” of the significant parts and processing that go into the product must be of US origin.

[@armandorios4032]

@@b_altmann I believe you. And see there is lots of things we don’t know, or not everyone knows about how some of this companies do their business. Now, I wonder if it could be only a certain state?……. At the same time thank you for the info…..

[@mattblackledge9068]

I've got a couple of pairs of Tywhitt shoes. I'm pretty sure they work with both Barker and Loake in Northampton.

[@Kudusole]

I am just amused that someone was able to spot that through a camera! haha

[@scottcarroll9201]

Dude is worth $50 million and is wearing shoes with holes in them as the best man at a friend's wedding. That's not being frugal or down-to-earth, it's just slovenly. I hope that's not indicative of how he acts in other aspects of his life.

[@TrentonHeath]

👍

[@terryl7749]

If the hole hasn't penetrated through the insole he probably doesn't realise. Members of the aristocracy do not look down at feet let alone the soles of their shoe. It would be beneath him.

[@theredrover3217]

@@terryl7749 🤣

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Very declasse. Of course marrying permanent victim in residence Megan Markle is the ultimate in declasse. I wish she would hop on her broomstick and fly away!

[@alext8828]

Would you know of any good places to buy hollow-ground screwdrivers?

[@tridiminished]

This is amazing, I just bought this shoe on eBay a month ago. Glad to know I can resole it like this if necessary. Well done. I'll definitely bid also, I have a friend who I can gift this too, great charity cause and effort to remake these!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@TL....]

8:54 what is that tool called

[@hmlab1075]

Mesmerizing!

[@juancespedes1263]

I have the same pair, bought them 3 years ago, wonderful shoes.

[@tylerlittle7818]

I love your work, looking forward to getting a belt and more wallets in the near future!

[@traceymeek1238]

Hey guys, the shoes look great! Usually you nail from outside the heels into the shoe. Why did you nail from the opposite direction on these?

[@TrentonHeath]

Usually, if it’s a 360 welt, you can nail the heel block from the outside inwards. If it’s a half welt or 3/4 welt (like these), you generally nail the block on from the inside.

[@BIGCATDWVENOM]

When you guys use the press to cut out the soles, what do you use the left over leather for?

[@TrentonHeath]

We use just about every square inch of free leather. The rest unfortunately has to be tossed.

[@dionetaylor931]

What is the birdseed and glue you use?

[@enanosiniestro]

Dig the orange stitching. 🤘😎

[@WayneSmith-yf3fg]

Love watching your videos. Wish these wre a larger size and I would sure be bidding on them.

[@jamessneed8789]

Job well done 👏

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, James

[@mikesperanza6794]

Could not find on eBay. What are they listed as?

[@susanhorton9492]

where did you learn ? this is amazing -we need craftsmanship made in USA coming back !

[@AshtonArcher]

Best Shoe Tubers on here!

[@andrewwilks2700]

Are those metal bits hard on wood floors?

[@rustythetrucker3513]

You guys are great cobblers

[@richardbullard7754]

Nice work guys, how much was the cost for repairs? 😊

[@angelkay311]

I want to see you guys deconstruct a To Boot New York & a Magnanni shoe. Those are two of my favorite brands, so I'd love to see more about the build of them.

[@SNELLERIZED]

Hard to believe he'd wear something that beat up and destroyed!

[@zacharybarnes6731]

Yes I think a rough out leather version of all ur belts would be so cool

[@kevinklepp5894]

Looks like a nice well made shoe but you guys rebuilt them the way yhey should of been made awsome job thanks for sharing your great talent with us all

[@josephsmith3957]

Do y’all do repairs on the inside of boots if they came apart

[@greginjapan555]

Amazing work. You don’t wear any eye protection though - is there a reason for that?

[@Robert32064]

Hi, guys. Love the videos. I'm near you in Middle Tn. Is it ever the case that you leave the edges of the soles undyed?

[@mjay4700]

Charles Tyrwhitt shoes range in quality. Many of the ones I've seen SEEM like they're English made due to labeling, but when new some actually come with a small sticker inside that says Made in India. The sticker either falls off, or is removed before sale. Maybe the ones you got are older, or are actually marked "Northhampton".. But generally if they're not marked I assume foreign made. I've contacted Tyrwhitt before about their shoes and was given vague answers. English made shoes will always be stamped Made in England. It's an unfortunate happening in today's world.. Cole Haan, Brooks Brothers, Florsheim.. Almost all of the good heritage shoe brands of Yore are now making shoes overseas and sacrificing quality - all the while still maintaining the company's image, "heritage", and selling them for the same cost.

[@jasonp2906]

I love the color of that sole! And wow, you would think that prince Harry has a lot of shoes to choose from! Also, Heath I saw what you do to that bag of cork in your Instagram stories. 😆

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Jason

[@Robert32064]

Also, as a fellow supporter, I greatly appreciate your support of St. Jude.

[@jeremiah1528]

Amazing job on the cork fellas. I didn't see any little empty spots ♥ .... That's cool of you guys to help St. Jude's Children's Hospital ❤.... I really hope Harry sends them in to ya'll.... that would be so cool....

[@soundman447]

I think this is the first time I have seen you guys use a Magnetic Tack Hammer. I will say the way I was taught is you use the magnet side to place the tack then flip it to drive. And by taught I really mean yelled at by my grandfather in his Upholstery Shop would give anything to have those days again.

[@mathewgroh4220]

I have always wanted to know what the iron does to the cork?

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Quality work as usual.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you

[@thierrykapp6633]

I love the repair. Excellent work. But, why did you put on silver toe plates and not golden ones? As you even used golden nails for the heel block...

[@sharoncasey8034]

Nice work

[@MaxxSeemov]

Viewer from England here. Charles Tyrwhitt isn't exactly a good representative of "Northampton shoe" quality. CT is a clothing company. Their shoes is a step above Clark's but they are not shoemaking company that that has pride and heritage story to tell. If you want Northampton, can't go wrong with Crockett and Jones. There are Northampton shoes that are a step above or a step below C&J but C&J is always a good baseline.

[@samanthadean1083]

I’m not British, but considering he wore the same pair at an event earlier that year, I believe that they are his comfortable pair of dress shoes! It’s also stated that he was living in a separate house on castle grounds with Meghan at the time, so he may not have a valet? 🤔 Amazing repair, as always!!!❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffhreid]

Brogues aren’t “dress shoes” they’re casual Oxfords, a country shoe, a casual shoe in other words. The only time a brogue is a formal shoe is a ghillie brogue worn with highland dress, a kilt and a Prince Charlie jacket

[@samanthadean1083]

@@jeffhreid Again, I’m not British, plus I’m middle class from Canada. Thanks for the info, though!

[@jeffhreid]

no worries. I guess I was shocked because his dad and grandfather were such sartorially inclined I figured he’d know better.

[@Just_the_Q]

Very entertaining video. Thanks

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Eric