Thursday Boot Captains Resole | Making These Boots Look New

[@TrentonHeath]

“Why were the insoles not replaced?”. We’ve received this question quite a number of times below, so I’ll save you the time and answer it. For one, this video is titled “...Resole”...meaning it’s exactly that. A resole. Also, these are $200 boots brand new. We’ve put out other videos showing us replacing insoles, and it’s a tedious and expensive job. The crack in the insole will not make a difference in the way this boot feels or functions. We replaced the liners, which we did not show, so the owner won’t feel anything going forward. Again, we do what the customers pay for. Sometimes we add a bit to shoes/boots in our videos for entertainment and to be generous. Replacing the insoles on this pair would not have been worth it financially. 👍

[@HeathBlair]

Love how you guys are straight forward and care about how to take care of the customer. Not trying to nickel and dime them. Just making sure what they need and what fits them for their shoes/boots. Keep the videos coming. Learning a lot from you guys!!

[@sancti5824]

Good on you for telling it like it is. :)

[@jpsother1183]

What? No $500 repair of a $200 boot? My pair were seconds so they were less than $150 (bad speed hook, replaced with grommets)

[@kirikennedy9796]

When this type of thing is found, do you contact the customer to let them know and see if they want to replace the insole, or do you not worry about it since it's not worth it financially and it doesn't affect the function/feel of the boot?

[@needfortweed8734]

I was just going to ask that very same question. This post helped me not doing that :)

[@AnonNotAnonymous]

Ahh. Coffee. Donuts. And a Trenton and Heath resole video. Great way to start a Saturday

[@Jgom42]

Amen to that!

[@TrentonHeath]

We really appreciate that! Thank you so much. 🍩 ☕️ 👞👍

[@Kingfisher1215]

Joseph Noa I saved the video for the evening. I instead went to a 9am meeting with some Friends of Bill W. It's a hour well spent. And now I'm enjoying the video.

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

I love donuts man. But I cut it out of my life. Replaced it with a good workout. That and my boots are making life awesome.

[@TheRudedaddy]

I usually wind my day down with them. So relaxing.

[@marianafn1989]

I started to pay more attention to my shoes because of this channel and the information you guys provide. This is very educational. Thank you for the videos, guys! Love from Brazil!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@johncrosbie-rowlands7886]

There's something satisfying about watching life being put back into something that many individuals who didn't know better would discard rather than have repaired/restored. My great great great grandfather was a shoemaker in 1841 in Wales, UK so I find your work fascinating.

[@vkristev2]

Woke up and the first thing that pops on youtube are my unconditioned (sorry) boots! Awesome! Thank you so much guys. Even my wife watched the whole video with me and son about to rewatch. Keep up the great work and will be sending some more!

[@TrentonHeath]

Awesome! So happy you like them and for sharing our videos with family.

[@michaeltbui]

Hey! Was just curious, which color did you end up going with for these Thursday’s?? They’re gorgeous

[@ergrainger9195]

This is Thursday's brown Captain. The leather has red and purple tones, so I'm not sure why they call it brown. But it's a really nice color, anyhow..

[@michaeltbui]

@@ergrainger9195 thank you!! Never made sense to why I see so much variation and none of the pictures of people having the boots look like the pictures on the Thursday site..

[@WilliamofMunich]

Y'all should do a compilation of ironing the cork.

[@TrentonHeath]

Hmmm

[@thedynamicsolo4232]

There are not too many things that bring me small joys, but cleaning, brushing and polishing my boots is one of them. I love the "Polish" stage before T and H video's are done.

[@RatdogDRB]

I was thinking: "YES!!" right up until the paper foot bed. Ugh. Amazing, what a little leather conditioner will do for a pair of hoof-covers. Nice repair.

[@nilo70]

Well , just got mine and overall , they seem to be a good quality ( not amazing quality) boot. I am happy with mine . I’m 70 years old and they’ll out last me probably. You are , by far , the best cobbler I have ever seen. This isn’t your first Rodeo, you are a hand . Cheers from your newest subscriber from California !

[@IveJustSeenAFace23]

For $200, Thursday seem to provide a lot of value. Kudos to them.

[@kosta2177]

Yeah, but if you have to pay 120 to resole them there are basically no point of doing that

[@bmo61950]

@@kosta2177 but that's saving $80

[@kosta2177]

@@bmo61950 no, you are not. Your boots will not be like new after the years of wearing out

[@AidenBanta]

​@@kosta2177no but they will be broken in and good for the life of an entire new boot. Basically a better boot than new.

[@joelgarcia8923]

Exactly! Broken in boots that have been re-soled are better than new boots ​@@AidenBanta

[@oldsagerat]

The last shoe shop for a hundred miles went out of business ten years ago. My father was in the same outfit in WWII with the local shoe and bike shop owner in town. Spent a lot of time in there as a kid. I could almost smell it watching this great video ! Thanks for sharing.

[@pgsahlman]

Those Thursday's look outstanding. The red stitching on the outsole has real pop.

[@jondo9919]

I bought my Thursday boots after watching a review on your channel. Very happy with them. I bet many folks would love some recommendations on brands you would recommend at different price points based on what you know about their construction. Love the channel and vids; very informative; keep ‘em coming.😀

[@Crazywaffle5150]

Are the comfy?

[@i94yeh2p]

I don't know why but watching that hot cork getting applied is like the most relaxing, soothing thing ever. :)

[@chipsuydam954]

after watching many of these videos, i purchased a pair of Thursday Boots Captains. out of the box comfort! look amazing feel great and would not have heard of them if not for the videos.

[@sidvicious3129]

A machine can never replace the true craftsmanship, time, patience and experience of a true craftsman like this. Outstanding Job!!!

[@erinjackson6243]

Great way to start a Saturday, thanks guys. P.s. Still looking forward to seeing some women's boots. (Maybe some brand recommendations) My 10 yr old, knee high boots kicked the bucket and I'd love to find a nice replacement.

[@thayle997]

Yes, we need some more women’s shoes. I have Thursday Chelsea boots wore them all over China and they were comfy.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for watching! We’re trying to compile a list of quality women’s shoes now and have been looking into them for some future videos.

[@erinjackson6243]

@@TrentonHeath Fantastic, thank you!

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Thursday boots does have a women’s line- maybe try them?

[@erinjackson6243]

@@jacobbwalters8133 I've looked at their boots before. All their styles except one are ankle boots, and they just aren't what I'm looking for. The only tall style they have is over the knee, and I'm WAY too short for them to sit correctly 😅. I'm sure they're a nice brand, but they can't be the only option out there for quality boots.

[@RomanSteel03]

Every time I watch one of these my favorite part is the hot cork I swear I could watch that all day!

[@1107Comedy]

As a child in a one parent family I grew up in an apartment above a cobblers in the late 70's and early 80's, in England. The chap Tom Sparks, now passed on sadly, he used to let me pester him, on the school breaks and I asked him what's this and what's that, he always took the time to explain, it gave me a great appreciation for the trade and skill, and a great appreciation for quality footwear. I am a great lover of leather boots that are made properly, so a stitched sole is a must for me. I am most partial to military footwear, but now they are all the moulded glued soul, in my opinion a disposable boot, I waste of good upper leather. So in my search for replacement boots, I find myself buying Austrian military boots. They are a fabulous boot in my opinion, very comfortable, strong, durable and the best thing, they can be re soled. So they have the potential of lasting decades, I treat them well and look after the leather. Keep any crinkles from drying out with regular care. I have noticed that both English, US and many other countries military boots have the moulded sole with plastic stitch effect. This I find quite sad. I took a pair of my old work wear boots to a cobbler's (which is a dying trade in England it seems, mostly a side line to a key cutting shop), I asked if a welt could be added so a stitched sole could be added to make the boot last. He said impossible. I was gutted, the leather uppers were in excellent condition. The sadly ended up in the waste as the moulded sole had split and was coming away by the glue at the sides. You from the two videos I have watched having only discovered you today seem to be quite the expert at this trade, and it takes me back to watching Tom as a kid. I was fascinated, seeing all the equipment and remember many of the machines of the trade, the smell of the glue, the sewing machine for stitching leather, nostalgia trip. Makes me wish I had gone into the trade, but I doubt I'd find much work over here now. Anyway in your opinion could these moulded soles be replaced with a stitched sole or would there not be enough material to work with, would they be compromised? Why have they done this? My guess is for quickness and saving money in production. Love the channel by the way, and I will be watching with great interest. I would love to hear your opinion on this matter. I appreciate your busy though. Happy cobbling.

[@jasmsmi-c6s]

Missed seeing videos from you, great video for a cloudy day in Chicago. Thank you! I just had a conversation with my local cobbler - took your advice and got Vibram sole savers for my shoes - he said that when he started in our area 20+ years ago there were 6 cobblers, now...he is the only man standing! I asked if he was going to get an apprentice. I sure hope he does. Your channel has made me come to appreciate the craftsmanship that goes behind repairing a shoe, and I thank you and your brother, for the life lesson. Blessings, to you both, and I do hope to see another video soon. Be safe, stay healthy.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much! Yeah, so many cobbler shops have closed up over the years, for quite a number of reasons, but the biggest being the mass market for cheaper made shoes. I actually think there is now a slow trend back toward nicer quality. We’ll see.

[@jasmsmi-c6s]

@@TrentonHeath I think you are right. That is what he said as well. More people are "getting" it!

[@daft_wizard]

I know really nothing about how boots are made, but watching this was just so SATISFYING. Beautiful to watch.

[@soydelrancho]

Why do I find this so satisfying!?

[@Truffles-fk3du]

Watching this resole has convinced me to try Thursday boots if and when I can afford quality boots. I’ve watched so very many of your videos and this one really impressed me the most with the quality of the boot from the manufacturer. The rest of your videos convince me of the quality job you two do for your customers. And it’s amazing to be able to watch quality work regardless of the trade. Thank you for all you do!

[@TrentonHeath]

You’re very kind. Thank you so much for watching our videos.

[@jonq8714]

I paid particular attention to this one as I have the very same pair of boots. I love them, I think they're a really good value.

[@sbushido5547]

Every time you break out the cork, I get a strange craving for a granola bar. It's a mystery.

[@TrentonHeath]

😂

[@teknikgroup7597]

I love the hot iron thing...its like a roller smoothing over rough asphalt on the road. (plus the sound) all adds to the granola bar crazing.

[@danlee6712]

LOL

[@connerdubay9976]

I was gonna say the same thing, it looks delicious

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

WHAT IS THIS SORCERY

[@liolp808]

I melt when he spreads the cork with his hot iron tool! I bet the fumes smell wonderful too!

[@pedrovilchez1688]

My friend you are a master in your trader.never realized the complexity of a boot making..great video

[@jonathanmosher72]

Look at those old tools. That's pretty cool.

[@jaswats9645]

Heath: "Let's keep going" Bedo: "Yesss"

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@nicolasmorillo5328]

"Let's continue"

[@pawisangtulisan1248]

Next up “ Hammer Time!”

[@rumplefourskin6775]

hahaha Alright, lets continue * thumbs up *

[@jefffawcett]

That’s a very interesting. As someone who never does any manual labor myself I’m always fascinated to watch a master craftsman at work

[@mattsanchez4893]

There is such peaceful, zen like quality to these videos

[@sitandfish]

New meme at 9:06: "Hydrate yer boots y'all." ;-)

[@danmclean7375]

Yeesssssirr.

[@benjaminkenobi21]

"I'm Marreh Poppins y'all!"

[@dogfacedponysoldier9108]

Put that on a T-shirt!

[@cookieob]

I found your video while searching how to clean my son's Thursday boots. I had no idea that they needed to be hydrated!! Thank you for this helpful information. We just cleaned them up and they look amazing!!

[@JR-zh5cf]

Not sure why this is satisfying to watch but I really enjoy the craftsmanship

[@janenedelfraino8144]

Very nice work on these Thursday boots. I really enjoyed watching this restoration & loved the turnout on these pair of boots. They look brand new. Cool! 💕

[@paulsheffield4729]

I actually enjoyed the short segment of the stitching machine. Maybe in the future you could include some more of the inner workings of the machines you use and why. They are interesting to me

[@TrentonHeath]

Yes, we definitely want to do a video on the machines.

[@kevinstewart4579]

Awesome video guys! I think what sets your work apart from other channels is the way that you explain each aspect so comprehensively & patiently. Continued success gentlemen, as you approach 200,000 subscribers!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MatCendana]

Okay, this is the clincher - after almost a year of being tormented, I'm going to order a pair of Thursday boots. Would be a straightforward buy for the viewers here who are in the US or thereabout. But I'm in Malaysia and there are a few things to consider. Firstly must get the size right because returning will incur another stiff delivery cost. Then the import duties in my country - I don't know what it will be. But whatever, I'm going to get these. Finally.

[@TrentonHeath]

Yes, getting the correct size is imperative!

[@chrishildreth9239]

There are some very good Indonesian bootmakers that I recommend you check out! Santalum, TXTURE, Junkard, etc. There are more. Considering your location in Malaysia it could work out quite nicely for you with shipping/import. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opKXXqydp9ieqsk www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/cnxc2s/a_trio_of_indonesian_boots_sagara_txture_junkard/ Very possible for you to get something nicer than the Thursdays for the same money

[@Solarlube]

Sir, it is now 2:38 am here in Reginal Victoria Australia couldn't sleep so I turned on KZbin and there you were! I was compelled to watch, such a simple restoration but my oh my they came up a treat. I love watching how you guys breathe new life back into an old friend. I just love that style of boot. Thank you.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much and for watching us from Down Under!

[@alejandrodelgado7078]

It’s oddly satisfying to watch these videos

[@MYASSHOLEBURNS1]

A true craftsman. No matter what it is you do when you do it at this level it's cool to watch.

[@earthangel8875]

I love your video, camera angles, and editing skills. I used to be a shoeshine boy in downtown San Jose, CA in the 70's I made a lot of money as a boy, back then there were more businessmen that wore leather shoes/Suits. I still do and I still use heel plates to save my heel/toe on my leather bottoms. (old school) Thank you for sharing Angel from The Bay Area, CA

[@phichi5488]

I don't know why but this was so satisfying to watch.

[@cade_olson]

Been looking to get a first pair of boots and i might end up with some of those captains. I love how timeless leather boots are and the fact that you can resole and condition them to last years and years.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

This video was fire 🔥. The sole being tossed in the garbage can... The machine spool being loaded with red stiching... the creaky rotating tools... the flow on the blade cutting through all the sole stitches... the glue trying to keep hold of the glue brush lid from apparently a thousand uses of the dripping glue canister... the all of it. 5/5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much! We appreciate you watching.

[@SATULAL]

Fantastic video for start to finish! And love hearing “y’all” in that typical Midwestern (or Southern) accent! Greetings from Germany!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for watching. We lived in Geilenkirchen, Germany for four years!

[@Traderjoe]

I’m glad I got my Captains back before they got really popular. They are definitely worth getting. These came out great

[@anthonygardner400]

Hey Heath. Nice to see you again - it’s been a while. Beautiful job on those boots (surprise surprise 😊). Hope you’re doing well. Be healthy out there.

[@TrentonHeath]

Anthony, nice to hear from you! Hope all is going well my friend. Stay healthy as well. 🙂

[@ElvesofZion]

That red thread on the bottom looks so good!

[@jmgerraughty]

Man, applying the cork seems like it’s really satisfying!

[@fretho8410]

What great craftsmanship. If I lived in the U.S. instead of Denmark, I would definitely send my shoes in to you to have them resoled.

[@Mgoblue2486]

Nothin like a good ole pair of Thursdays! Love your guy's stuff.

[@jasonpierson9829]

You guys and a Bob Ross (RIP) video lowers my BP by 10 points. It's like a bedtime story for grown ups. Thanks, Friends

[@TrentonHeath]

😂. Thank you so much for watching and glad we can help.

[@dknight7981]

My man! You are a true master of your craft. Fantastic job!

[@marcolson4493]

I like the feel of the white sole wedge boot. But I love the look of the black sole.

[@peppington]

I’m amazed at the detail and craftsmanship you put into your work. Great videos.

[@speckledjim_]

I really love the look of a well worn pair of Thursday boots

[@brianrussell7691]

Another great video. Thanks! Which Saphir MDO color did you use on these Thursday Captains; Parisian Brown? Yes, Mark 10:27...all things are possible...👍😊

[@TrentonHeath]

Believe it or not, we used Bordeaux, which is an exact match to Thursday’s dark brown. Their dark brown has a has purplish tint to it.

[@brianrussell7691]

@@TrentonHeath Interesting. I have Boudreaux and will use it. Thanks Gents!

[@steamgent4592]

Nice work good craftsmanship. One thing I dont see by any of the KZbin cobblers that the old times did was they truely renewed my shoes. All the stuff inside the shoe was replaced along with the sole and then they dyed the shoes or boots again and polished them to a shine that was as good as when new. Especially my original shoe man. Old Mario looked about as black as a coal miner from all the shoes he redid on those big buffing wheels. But man were those shoes not only comfortable again but beautiful.

[@Zofer-1920]

Damn! I do some quilting with vintage Singer sewing machines and that’s the biggest bobbin I’ve ever seen! 😆 Of course it’d have to be for shoe and industrial work but still, it looks like my Singer’s bobbin on steroids. Lol

[@blackbuttecruizr]

My favorite new Saturday morning tradition. Awesome work gentlemen.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for watching, sir.

[@stevenglock]

Love watching your work. That Southern accent is a plus

[@r1verman]

Just ordered these boots. They seem like great boots for the price from all the reviews I've watched.

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Sipping coffee on a cool, mercifully drizzle-free Seattle Sunday morning, and watching a resole. This is shiny. Mahalos!

[@joe1071]

Hope you make a great deal with your social media, because I can’t imagine you make enough resoling shoes. Great job though! They look great!

[@franklesser5655]

These videos make me want to go out and buy a couple of expensive, well-made shoes!

[@TealCheetah]

Would love to see a collab with American Duchess!

[@miscalavano]

I'm not sure why this showed up for me, as I'm more of a makeup tutorial, cleaning hack, and sock darning kind of lady, but between the accent and craftsmanship I'm hooked. Binge watch? Don't mind if I do.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@garssympa500]

That was a treat on a grey mid-November day. Thanks!

[@petawatson5120]

I always wonder at the quality of their shoes.

[@leifodoyle]

You should include a before photo in the end of the video when you're showing off the finished product!

[@williamthomas8459]

Cannot wait to see Abom79's boots get repaired!

[@MartychM]

I always love the vibrant colors of the thread/stitching, great video!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@jmartin2778]

Hermes red is the best color for brown boots like this or even a little darker than this pair. It give the boot a mahogany finish and a patina that has real depth. Don't worry about them looking red, they won't. Thanks for another great video.

[@TrentonHeath]

We actually used Bordeaux on these. The leather had a bit of a dark purplish hue underneath the brown, and it was a spot on match for the Bordeaux. Yeah, Hermès Red is always a good one too. It’s a perfect go-to for Allen Edmonds dark chili.

[@michaellennon13]

Wow Heath's back with resole video!!! Enjoyed every second of it 😁 Keep yourself safe 🙏 Here in Greece we're under a second lockdown due to pandemic.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you and you stay safe as well.

[@bagheera3813]

I love these kind of videos! Explaining the shoe quality but seeing how equipment is prepared is 👍🤘

[@HoangNguyen-jk2fb]

The video has a really chill vibe to it, I like it a lots

[@jrglock34]

Excellent resole job! 👞

[@marilyngrace7192]

I haven't been disappointed. I live in Idaho.

[@MissValdostaFeedAndGrain]

Fantastic! They look amazing👍👍😀. I have a pair similar to those that I need to dig out - after several years of wear, the sole started coming off of one and I tossed them in my closet somewhere👀🤦🏼‍♂️.

[@baphomet418]

That was really satisfying to watch.

[@RobertColfack]

Another master piece Heath....

[@HeathBlair]

Question: where do y’all go to get your materials to add to the shoes/boots? The nails, the shanks, soles, etc.? I know you got your tools from eBay but would like to know some suppliers for cobblers. Just a guy from Texas that’s trying to learn how to be a cobbler. Thank y’all for the videos this has been helpful and inspiring and motivating to learn a new trade. You guys are great and it’s awesome to know that there is another Heath out there that likes working with his hands and helping people. 😉😊

[@dmcguire1442]

I would like to know as well...I have a similar desire to learn boot repair.

[@josephlalngaihzuala5769]

Check on the link given as he said

[@payneman]

That pronunciation "tooday wei have e pair of BEWTS" is so nice to hear hahaha

[@dmcguire1442]

Beautiful work !!! ...I really like the Captain model in Thursday boots.

[@TyBraek]

I have to say watching the hot cork process is so satisfying.

[@mherke]

Great work! For the price, the boot looks well built.

[@96jpineda]

some reason these videos made me want to get a second pair of thursday boots

[@alexlod9564]

Good job.

[@Crackers2549]

Love watching your channel Heath... Love your great American story too... Nice job on those boots... You and Bedo's my favorites... Happy New Year...! Greg

[@brianbarnett100]

I love this, just got a pair of these and I love them, also you are my zen before morning...

[@xyampatuan]

Good job Trenton and Heath for doing your job properly

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@hizarootv345]

Nothing more satisfying than that cork.

[@davidlindsey436]

Excellent rework and finish

[@donfinch862]

Hey guys. I was sent over by Abom, you're going to do a pair of his work boots apparently. Your channel is another facet of trade skills at high level. I enjoy watching any craftsman at work. I'm an electrician, but am interested in any skilled trade. There is a lot here that fascinates me. Subscribed!!

[@Kingfisher1215]

Great video. I love seeing how shoes are put together and how you take them apart and rebuild them.

[@GMR408]

Your work is better then Thursday boots. I rather wear your work! Thank you for your video!

[@deonreddy8661]

Magic, absolute wizardry!!!... you guys are good!!

[@MauriceBoulard]

I like to see the work being done on shoes

[@Barkingspider]

I think these would look awesome with the new JR/Vibram soles. Nice work,

[@nodieusa]

I'm on vacation and while the wife is getting ready I saw you posted this video. I'm glad I didn't have to break my Sunday morning tradition 😊