Thorogood Moc Toe Boot Restoration | Total Boot Makeover

[@ThunderMonkey28]

Thorogoods are the best work boots I've ever worn. I've worn every style and brand over my 15yrs as a railcar welder and repairman. Never found a pair of boots that would last more than 3 months before i burnt out the stitching, soles fall off, toes wore through or became too uncomfortable to wear. My thorogoods lasted me 1 1/2 years!!! I recently became a subscriber and enjoy each and every video y'all post. Thanks and keep up the great work guys!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear you’re liking the Thorogood’s.

[@WalterMootz]

FYI, that stitch on the welt isn’t a faux stitch, that’s the inseam stitch that attaches the ribbing on the insole to the welt. I’ve been making these boots for two years now. Love seeing a pair of good used boots that we’ve made getting a facelift. Proud of what I’m helping produce.

[@bluntcabbage6042]

I use a similar pair of Thorogoods all day long and I gotta say you guys blow it outta the water with the quality to price ratio, it feels like I'm wearing 600 dollar boots when I paid 300 for them. You guys do damn good work.

[@vhockada]

Like a Norwegian welt?

[@danielellisporter]

@@bluntcabbage6042 buddy if you think that thorogoods feel like nicks or jk boots u haven’t ever owned a pair of $600 work boots. I love thorogoods but at their core they are a disposable product. I’ve resoled my thorogood moc toes 2 times and they r literally falling apart at the seams. Heel counter is shot, stitching is pulling and the leather isn’t robust enough to hold a stitch in the areas where high wear is apparent.

[@bluntcabbage6042]

@@danielellisporter Ok

[@danielellisporter]

@@bluntcabbage6042 glad we agree

[@reviewtube5005]

Red Wing sells a lot of boots no longer usa made. Picked up my first pair of Thorogoods this year, thinking I wont go back to Red Wing. I believe in supporting US Labor and Unions.

[@bc454irocz89]

@Barry McCokiner pros are more comfortable, no break in and more variety especially in safety toe. Honestly i love them i switched over 6 years ago and haven't looked back. Cons could be the fibreboard and rubber welt but doesnt seem to make a difference that I noticed.

[@electricstartclint]

Just dropping in to say I agree. Thorogood > RedWing

[@KalmarCowboy]

Probably gonna make the switch when my redwings are dead. Tired of the price going up

[@electricstartclint]

@@KalmarCowboy for sure. Chinese redwings at a more expensive price is WACK

[@KevinHernandez-vh9dl]

All Redwing Heritage are made in USA 🇺🇸, and if you go check out RoseAnvil channel hell show both redwing and thorogood internal construction. In my opinion redwing are better made although thorogood are very good quality as well. And if you really want a heavy duty go with the Nicks boots 🥾

[@thechief043]

Love watching the cork getting put in, so satisfying.

[@DilettanteDon]

Many people say that. Its very strange.

[@thechief043]

@@DilettanteDon Haha, I think it's because I'm usually watching these on a Saturday or Sunday morning while I make coffee and breakfast, and it reminds me of oatmeal.

[@JohnEZang]

I wanna spread it on a 🥪

[@mazhermuneer1097]

The cork always looks so delicious and that sizzle is so satisfying

[@EverythingisFire]

@@mazhermuneer1097 It smells like maple syrup, in my mind 😁

[@grantwilliams5458]

I really like that there isn’t music playing throughout the video, it makes it more satisfying to hear the process.

[@charger19691]

Man, this is such a lost art / profession in this “throwaway” society. You do beautiful work!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@kashioable]

@@TrentonHeath I totally agree with that. Imagine a town where all these craftmen and women have their shops set up. I would 100% move there. This videos are a joy to watch. I've just cleaned my Timberland leather boots and applied horse wax and my goodness the change is unbelievable.

[@petepoteet]

I agree 100%. I had these exact boots and they only lasted me 9-10 months. And for what they cost it stung to replace them that fast. I need to look into having someone with these skills and abilities to keep them alive next time

[@jondoe8241]

@@petepoteet The problem with that is that this guy probably charges around 130-200 for cleaning and resouling. Why people throw them away. Not to say this guy isnt worth it but the economics have created the throw away society. 9-10 months is a bit low. you may check into their warranty. A lot of these boot manufactures try and guarantee 1 year as that is how long a good pair of boots should last. Youre only a few months shy of that so theyd probably give you 80 bucks off on your next pair or something like that.

[@KevinJ42]

Seeing something get used as it was meant to be used, and then seeing it loved so much by its owner that they want it restored to the best condition it can be in, is really beautiful.

[@sidv192]

I was a bootmaker for Weinbrenner from '76-'96 in Merrill, WI. It's not as easy as this man makes it look and I'm amazed they are still made in the USA as lack of appreciation for American craftsmanship all but killed the industry during my lifetime. Nothing felt better than being surrounded by the smell of real leather while looking over the rack of boots you made during a shift.

[@AudioFileZ]

As usual, a great resoling job, and on a very worthy boot I might add. I proudly sell these made in the U.S.A. Thorogood boots in my store. My father was selling Thorogood boots before I was born in 1959 so I am thrilled to see so many people discovering this storied brand. You have a press with dies that allow you to cut leather components so I can see why you are proud of the addition of a leather mid-sole. As you stated the standard rubber cement, like Barge or Masters, likes the porosity of leather making a solid adhesive grip. We use standard rubber white mid-soles in our shop and it works well as long as we use the newer Barge Infinity cement. Infinity reacts with the synthetic welt which Thorogood uses. We have to let it melt or fuse into the synthetic welt and firm back up as it cures. Careful heat application reactivates the glue's stickiness while not overly softening the grip or welt. We then apply the mid-soles by pressing on the body and edges, then we sew them with the curved needle stitcher. At this point I like letting them sit for a couple of hours. Then it's time to apply either the Vibram Cristy or the Goodyear Tampa sole to the previously glued mid-soles by hand hammering, machine pressing, then edge pressing on the 5-in-1 as seen on your video. I checked into buying pre-cut leather mid-soles from our supplier Southern Leather and they do not carry them. I wouldn't mind offering it, but have found our method of glueing and sewing the white rubber mid-soles works great. Shoe making and repairing is an art in my book. I've spent a lifetime learning and still consider it an on-going process. Seeing your craftsmanship has added to my knowledge so keep up the great work and videos. You guys are artisans of re-crafting footwear at a high level indeed. I truly enjoy the videos.

[@69Harveyb1]

When I was a kid my dad and grandfather had various shoe care tools. And Dad was a journeyman blacksmith before they emigrated to the States. He was more focused on farrier work, but he could build a boot because, well, you know how those guys are. Like anything if you enjoy what you do you build a vast knowledge base. So I learned a little about building footwear. These videos bring me back to my youth. Therapeutic. A little like watching those channels where the guys on industrial mowers help care for the elderly who no longer can do their yards themselves. I guess what I'm saying is thank you.

[@8-bit719]

I find these video's to be so relaxing! I am showing my age of 52 years I guess. I just ordered a pair of Thorogood boots last week.

[@venlakirahvi]

Miracles of the modern world... I finally learned how to PROPERLY take care of my shoes. I'm a horsewoman so my footwear has to deal with long days outdoors in every weather and terrain. Suffice to say my shoes are looking a lot happier now!

[@soldierboy425]

Both of your channels helped me immensely to choose my new boots. I thought I wanted the Thorogood boots until I saw how they were constructed. I bought my first pair of Redwings on Friday. A pair of 1907s. When the time comes. I fully intend on sending them to you. Being a craftsman myself. It's nice to be able to see your attention to detail, quality, and pride of workmanship. I know if I took my boots to a random shoe repair shop in town. I'd be questioning their work every day.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@Brian_P]

If you actually use your boots for work.. I'd go Thorogood all the way. I don't care if some of the materials are not quite as good or whatever.. they hold up and stay comfortable. I've tried about every brand out there is and I'll stick with my Thorogoods. I've been buying them for almost 20 years and never let me down. However for about 7 years I worked at a place that you had to have a defined heel, either TG didn't offer a defined heel in this style or I didn't know about them (although they do now). So I tried a lot of different boots (no cheapies either) and settled on redwing slipons waterproof. Cost me about 260 and they were pretty much junk now that I look back.. infact I damaged my feet and have some pretty bad feet pain now. I moved to a new job and went back to Thorogoods and the foot pain is so much more manageable now. The damage is done it'll always be there but it's not as bad at the end of every day now. I was three pairs into the special order redwings and a buddy was telling me a lot of redwings were made in China I checked and couldn't believe it.. mine were. The leather was junk and scuffed easily.. which my local cobbler told me redwing uses low grade leather on waterproof lined boots to save money since they don't have to rely on the leather for a certain amount of water resistance. I can't believe I wore them as long as I did especially since there were days where I'd be hobbling and walking on the sides of my feet by the end of the day lol. I guess long story short.. I've had great luck with TG and would recommend them to anyone!

[@bigshrimpdiddy1549]

I'm pretty sure I've watched this like 5 times but it never gets old

[@Silent.Stacker]

Glad to hear of the collaboration with Rose Anvil. You guys and he are my favorites. There are a ton of people “reviewing” boots on KZbin. But nobody is as hardcore and in depth as Rose Anvil, literally dissecting every pair in great detail. His boot reviews are unequaled.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you.

[@anthonysgro8038]

@@TrentonHeath what would this job cost for what you did? Thanks

[@aaronboe1526]

Some absolute treasure, watching these videos !! Hey sit and watch my grandfather on Saturdays making boots and fixing shoes.

[@Da.Onus.Burger.618]

Oh nice! A RA collab sounds great! I cry whenever he cuts open a pair of $500+ boots though! 😂😂😂

[@tnddiving6166]

Just purchased my first pair of thorogoods!!! Freaking love them and will only buy them now.

[@jasmsmi-c6s]

Love your neighbor as yourself...yes sir! thank you for the reminder. I love Weston, I have been watching his channel for a while now. I look forward to tomorrow's video. Today's video was shorter than usual, but as always, great to see the transformation on any of the shoes you do. Keep the videos' coming! Thanks!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@danisnotstan1]

@@TrentonHeath I actually found your channel via Rose Anvil mentioning you... I've also discovered Nick's and White's from Weston so my wallet hates him but my feet love him! haha Great work on all of your rebuild videos!

[@standardecover7041]

Old clean lether with new soles looks awesome!

[@mengyingliao8024]

Binge watched most of vids in this channel after KZbin somehow showed it in my recommendations. These vids remind me when I was still a kid, there used to be a cobbler doing business by the entrance of my community, I used to love watching him doing his crafts, sometimes would actually bring old shoes for him to fix. Thanks for remind me our the good old times :)

[@michaelcrider8413]

This guy is straight up. I like how he lets you know about what is mediocre quality boot components and what is better and lasts longer.(leather) even though you are buying quality boots, they may not be of the highest quality.

[@vinceimp9581]

Your two channels have been paramount in expanding my knowledge of boot/shoe construction, as well as what makes for a quality piece of footwear. Seeing the deconstruction and rebuilding on your channel and the cut in half profiles of boots/shoes on Rose Anvil have really helped put the picture of what's going on inside boots/shoes together for me. Thanks for all you do/share and the quality work done here on your channel is always impressive to me. Stay safe and be well.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much! We really appreciate you watching. Glad to know that our content has helped.

[@Pkripper-67]

Me: Watches one video about a boot repair KZbin Recommendations: “BOI YOU LIKE BOOTS??! LET’S GO!!!!”

[@scorpleeon]

Thinking bout getting me some even though I’m a desk jockey lol

[@MrShlangman]

The same

[@foreverseethe]

Me: just bought supermarket sneakers, washed some Addidas, started *thinking* about taking dress shoes to cobbler's. KZbin AI: LETS GO!!! Recommendations go ham.

[@edrader]

the first pair of thorogood moc toes i've seen restored, and i have looked

[@SuperFlowback]

I’m a big fan of the thorogood 8” moc toe. I’ve got almost 3 1/2 years in the oilfield in the pair I have now and their still going strong. I will need a resole very soon though😏 I’ve worn almost all the big work boot makers redwing, Justin, Ariat, twistedX etc and the thorogoods are comfortable straight out of the box with almost no break in period (1-12 hour shift) and last for a good while. I got 4 years out of my last pair, before someone took them out of my truck. The only time I don’t wear them to work is if it’s raining or is muddy out, Their not water proof. Plus they can easily be found for way less than $200. The pair I have now I bought on sale for $129.99 from an online motorcycle shop from Brooklyn NY🤘🏽😎🤘🏽

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

New subscriber. Loving the channel. I’m super interested in all the machinery in your shop. I’d love to see a video about all the machines and tools in your shop with the history, function, etc. Must be a lot of stories there. Thanks for the great videos.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Honestly, just doing that midsole corking must be so satisfying. Kinda like spreading crunchy peanut butter on toast and def triggers my ASMR!

[@TooTurntTurt]

I bought a pair and hands down my favorite boot yet.

[@jonnyhalo1041]

You guys are good at your craft. I've been watching a couple of videos now of the thorogood restoration process, and wow, those boots come out looking better than when they are new. 👏🏽 I'm gonna restore mine when needed for sure. Awesome

[@nodieusa]

Love watching your videos while I drink my coffee! Can't wait for the collaboration video tomorrow! I bought a pair of Nicks boots after watching Weston cut them in half and now I struggle to pay for any other boot with lower quality. Thank you for educating us and showing what most of us don't get to see when it comes to footwear!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear the content we’re putting out has helped.

[@Abom79]

Great job on the Thorogood repairs! You guys really know your craft. Thank you for sharing!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@promethbastard]

Holy shit, Abom is here! One very talented machinist. Love your work mate.

[@aidenchoowong2673]

Never took interest in this type thing , just wear it and toss but this is amazing!! Make me wanna fix my kicks or something lol , great job man!!

[@whatitdo6287]

I've had my Thorogoods for about 7 years, still a great purchase!

[@justlooking2183]

Those old warn out boot look so awesome with new soles awesome 👏

[@MyDyerMaker]

I love Thorogoods. They last forever and are worth re-soling. You fellers do a great job too. Go Vols.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Go Vols.

[@michaelfuller2153]

Thanks, Trent! I had to think of some boots I took to Philmont Scout Ranch in 1975...that were "branded" with the Philmont brand. Alas! I wish I had known and kept them!

[@johnscritchfield5736]

I have Never Seen one of your videos that I didn’t like! Thank you, keep up the good work.

[@XhopebringerX777]

I’m definitely gona take my Thorogoods to get resole. Love these videos, so satisfying haha…

[@danielbennett3949]

I really enjoy watching craftsmen work. Thanks for posting.

[@scorpleeon]

Nice work guys. And I’ve watched Rose Anvil before too so looking forward to the collab.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@miguelgutierrez1252]

I appreciate the step by step process you guys do. I also enjoy seeing the upgrades where you guys see fit to do so. But I find that the final product isn’t shown enough. You guys do great work. Why not show it off a little more than you do. I find that I have to pause the vid so I can appreciate the beauty of your work.

[@yourejustmad9938]

If you’re going to buy thorogoods, make sure you get the union made version of whatever style you want. Definitely noticeable craftsmanship.

[@waldok814]

Awesome video, the skill in your job is very awesome to see

[@bc454irocz89]

Another awesome video guys! And my favorite boots, I work in them every single day! Switched from redwings about 6 years ago, and i love them. I liked how you renewed the cork and added a leather slipsole most guys just reuse the rubber.

[@johnleake708]

Thanks for showing how to clean and take care of leather boots. I am retired and hunt but do not walk nearly as much as I used to.

[@cclovelacegrace]

Nice I am really happy to have found your channel. There isn’t too many channels anymore with really good leather restoration.

[@cclovelacegrace]

Do have any videos on that New TickTock technique about iron on for leather creases??

[@KyleCotton1]

Just bought a pair of these a couple months ago once I finally got them broke in they've been some of my most comfortable work boots to date

[@Jebro439]

You guys never cease to amazed me with the work that you do. Rise and Anvil is another great channel about footwear. It was just a matter of time when you guys got together

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@DIYDad1]

This was so satisfying to watch. You did a great job on this! 😍

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@NDB469]

Thorogood makes a great boot, I still love redwings but thorogood’s are outstanding in my opinion

[@brando1937]

Always funny to me when you say "very dirty" you would die if you saw my boots. These look about like new boots look for me by first break lol. Love the videos btw, great work

[@Just_the_Q]

I love watching you guys resole shoes and boots. It is very soothing.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for watching!

[@herknorth8691]

There's something therapeutic about watching this. Call it the "Bob Ross Effect".

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Great job. It amazing how just a little conditioning on the boots you can see a difference. Happy Halloween. Be safe.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching!

[@dantejaiudijr2792]

...until you've walked a mile in his shoes. Great job!!!👍

[@mattarce]

I have the same pair. I need to clean mine up. These ones look good.

[@thebennett2011]

Got my first pair for Christmas... I know where I’ll be sending mine when the time comes!

[@soylentgreen2065]

That bit of missing cork at the toe was driving me crazy. Just ordered a pair of thorogood just like these and for the cost of them I'm glad to see they can be resoled. Good video

[@Joshthetruthseeker]

Me too lol

[@vhockada]

Right before he cut to the next clip I noticed he was just about to fill that hole with a glob of glue lol.

[@raudelcontreras2102]

Nice Work..!! They LooknLike an Extra Pair for the Weekend...

[@redram5150]

It’s amusing how neglected these boots are. No one bothers to do simple maintenance. I’ve worn the same Carolina 505 met guards the last five years while I mix and test concrete. Clean them at the end of the day, and every three day weekend (approx every three mos) clean them well with soapy water and a brush, then let dry overnight. Next day, treat with mink oil and let them sit in the sun/on a heat vent the remainder of the weekend. Viola! They look new again

[@kso808]

Fascinating video! Incredible as to how many steps required to restore! You guys are true artisans! 👍

[@money.making.mitchell]

These channels are giving trades new life

[@weekendhomeprojects]

That's a good looking pair of boots. That man has fathered thousands. No Doubt.

[@kidlat9222]

Hope every shoe repairs are like yours

[@clairebear7936]

Love your ethos of not just restoring something but leaving it better than before 😊

[@moj0ryzin]

Very impressive resto. Those boots came out great.

[@RM.-_-.]

need to make an asmr version of some of your videos could listen to you clean and repair all day so satisfying

[@RedneckTaZ]

I wore Thorogoods at work for many years (uniform chukas then later boots) and I've always preferred either the Red Wings or Wolverine work boots to them. But with the redo here they should do the owner quite well.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you

[@markesquivelarvizu6942]

The sounds are so relaxing

[@PierreWheaton]

Being those are Thorogood boots, you should have "Bad To The Bone" playing in the background. 😆

[@1STGeneral]

George don't play no cardboard gigs he has been known to play while my Corcoran's are hard at work a chainsaw ripping along with George railing time flies

[@Myrrydyn1950]

I love your work, and love the videos, so, I'm going to send you a pair of boots. they're in overall good shape, but I want them resoled. I had a motorcycle accident 18 years ago, in which I broke my right foot, and I was wearing them, the ambulance guy wanted to cut the right boot to get it off, and I just put my left heel to it and took it off/ I have 29 years with these boots and they're very valued. you do such beautiful work that I"m willing to pay whatever it takes to have you work your magic! Maybe you'll do a video, that'd be so cool!

[@chebbyshev2204]

Made my decision to get wolverine 1000 mile because of the info I learned on this channel and rose anvil. First time I've ever bought a high quality shoe.

[@TrentonHeath]

Great boots! I have some as well that I wear often.

[@aaronwaller4147]

Just curious, about how much does it cost to have everything done that you do in the video?

[@jondoe8241]

im guessing 100-175

[@staguar]

Good to see y'all back with another video

[@williamcarroll-kb9rk]

For all of my work boots I change all of my shoe laces to Para-cord. I used them in all of my combat boots whether it was in the office, field, or deployed.

[@zigzag8882]

Привет из России! Мы тоже носим американскую обувь, но к сожалению ремонтировать её почти негде, таких мастеров как вы , единицы

[@RirtyDascal]

6:29 What the heck... I'm not sure why but I'm super fascinated by the fact the cork filling isn't a solid sheet, but instead a very "floam" - like substance. Super cool. Thanks for the video guys. I'm definitely a subscriber now.

[@mattsouders9955]

I will only buy Thorogood boots. Nice to see they can be resoled.

[@carlosbardales1649]

Nice and professional job.

[@scdobserver835]

This is way more than a makeover. It's a make-better...

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@ReelAnglerReviews]

I've been watching you guys because of Rose anvil. Thanks for doing the collaboration!

[@thesharpercoder]

Before the saddle soap, I always give my boots a good brushing, followed by a good rinse and wipe down with an old washcloth.

[@arfreeman11]

I've purchased 2 pairs of Thursday boots because of Rose Anvil and Trenton & Heath. I'm sure I'll be shipping them to Potter and Sons when they need new soles. The videos are fantastic and I love the quality they pour into their work.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much! Let us know if we can help.

[@dahak972]

That’s a lot of work and money for a pair of Thorogoods. The re-sole almost costs as much as a new pair. Great video as usual, thank you!

[@ISupportTheCurr3ntThing]

Just bought a pair of these today. Awesome video

[@thelifeofCP]

yall should make a video on the best quality boots youve worked on

[@benjaminallen2370]

Ya love Rose Anvil and T&H channels... awesome

[@LoganGibson]

Well, I know where I need to send my Thorogoods to. Adding that to my list of things to do in December.

[@TrentonHeath]

Let us know if we can help.

[@robgoald]

You mention you don't like the rubber welt and fiberboard foot bed. Would these be upgrade options you could have done to these boots? Thanks for these videos.

[@johnwright6030]

Why can I not bring myself to like the wedge sole??!! nice work as always Gents!!

[@JesusMartinez-bx8dh]

Great video! Can't get tired to see moc toes getting fixed up!!

[@Jayenvy.]

I don't know why I'm watching this but its damn satisfying

[@hankimus10]

You do some amazing work. There needs to be more cobblers that take the time like you guys do...I have multiple pairs of 877s I would like repaired!

[@albertoacosta6788]

I would wear a lot wrist boots but they don’t last and I tried these I wrap the laces around my ankles these were a pain but once they broke in they became my permanent boot no knee pain ankle roll and grip on your foot this is cool cause I don’t want to break in a new pair and I like the look of a old worn out boot

[@StAustin101]

Just watched your crossover with Rose Anvil. It was great collaboration and hope to see more in the future.

[@saint-miscreant]

*NOTES ON CLEANING PROCESS* for myself but hopefully someone finds it helpful! 1:40 Start 2:00 Remove laces 2:20 Surface grime removal. Dry brush with horsehair brush to get rid of surface dirt. Make sure to get into the groove near the welt line. They mentioned in another video that you can also use a toothbrush for this. 3:00 Saddle soap time! Add some water to your saddle soap and brush. Work up a lather and work the saddle soap into the boots to agitate and lift off the dirt. Remove grime using a paper towel or something. If you're familiar with Baumgartner Restoration (old paintings) the process is very similar lol. 4:10 Removing sole 5:15 Cleaning the welt further using some sort of Saphir cleaner. 5:55 Resoling process continues - cork removal 9:25 Conditioning process! Rub it in by hand. Their video on conditioning Thursday Captains has more info.

[@sway0221]

Idk how you popped up on my suggestion videos...but I grew up in El Salvador my grandfather used to make shoes from scratch...seeing that glue you used reminded me of the smell.

[@michaellong6605]

Use to work off shore and had an old boy who rebuilt all my boots for years. I use to try and get my colleges.to get their boots repaired instead of tossed. Some shops wouldn’t even try. What a waste. Even cheap steel toes came out great and better than new. Especially with a great cobbler willing to correct the way YOU wore them out.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Boots Really turned out Great. Yes, Rose Anvil is kinda hard to watch. LoL. He actually takes and cuts the boot apart and compares to other boots of the similar type. Really, It is a very good and informative channel to watch. I'm subscribed to him as well.