Timberland Boots Get BIG Upgrade | New Vibram Soles & Cleaning

[@SkepticalRaptor]

About 15 years ago, I had an old pair of BMW motorcycle boots that had soles I hated. They didn’t grip very well on wet pavement, which is not a good feature when riding a BMW (or any motorcycle). So I went to a cobbler to have them resoled with Vibram soles. I thought it was a simple process, but i remember him telling me that he wanted to replace the midsole with leather to make them last longer and be more comfortable. I whined about the cost, but they ended up being amazing amazing. Those boots lasted 10 years of riding. I actually sold them on eBay because BMW quit making that style, and because of what the cobbler had done, it made them more valuable because it made it easier to replace the soles. Now I know why! Thanks for this episode.

[@lewisreeves9843]

how much did it cost if you dont mind me asking

[@SkepticalRaptor]

@@lewisreeves9843 This was 15 years ago, so I can’t remember exactly, but it was at least $200. I’m guessing it would be twice that amount now, but BMW motorcycle boots are very expensive, so it was worth it.

[@lewisreeves9843]

@@SkepticalRaptor ye I can imagine! Thanks for getting back to me

[@TheSaxyG]

Saying BMW about 9 times while both complaining and bragging that BMWs are expensive trash is peak BMW owner.

[@snackyxchan]

@@TheSaxyG nail on the head 🤣

[@mattkieffer1647]

I feel like someone could make a whole business out of just upgrading brand new timberlands in the way you guys just did!

[@AlexanderMason1]

You think people would spend 400$-500$ on Timberland boots?

[@mattaomartinez.9817]

@@AlexanderMason1 yes

[@mattaomartinez.9817]

@Ron DaChef shut me up.

[@sicilianjiu-jitsu2984]

@@AlexanderMason1 definitely they spend more on tennis shoes that are not even good quality

[@AlexanderMason1]

@@sicilianjiu-jitsu2984 don’t get me started on the super low quality leather Jordans and similar basketball shoes that people buy just because of the logo/brand or because some nba player or rapper wore them…

[@MrGranT259]

The red sole stitch was a nice touch!

[@xavierxi9348]

I think it looks terrible.

[@MrGranT259]

@@xavierxi9348 no worries! To each their own.

[@gplusgplus2286]

No it wasn't.

[@MrGranT259]

@@gplusgplus2286 no worries! To each their own.

[@jaroslawkus686]

Isn't that going to let all water just enter the boot

[@garlandgarrett6332]

Loved the red stitching... didn’t even know that was possible...well done!!! The way they should have been made!! Thank you for showing us the light!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@ms.annthrope415]

I have a pair of Timbs where the soles delaminated just that that. I took them to a local cobbler and he was able to re-sole with full depth black Vibrams that gave it many more years of wear for them. I've had these Timbs for a total of 26 years so I've been really happy with them and they're still part of my outdoor boot collection.

[@damiencrowe714]

This is the CEO of Timberland. Thank you so much for teaching us how to make our shoes properly.

[@flyingmonkeyknat]

So... Is this a lesson on how Timberland should be making their boots? 😁

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Hah, that was my thought as well! 😀

[@topquark6919]

If Timberland manufactured their boots to the standard of the repair, they would cost three times as much money!

[@TestMeatDollSteak]

They’re a pretty decent boot for the price point, IMO.

[@michaellennon13]

@@topquark6919 LOL. Or maybe it's time they start to invest more in quality than easy extra income 😂

[@nikolasmareske1200]

Watching this repair I startet to cry.Years ago I brought my beloved Timberlands to a cobler to resole it….and he ruined my Boots and I throwed them out broken harted.Now Seeing how it has be done still breaks my Heart.Thank you for your work!Cheers from Germany!Niko

[@rodrigoxnevesx]

The red stitching was the icing on the cake!

[@kevinstewart4579]

Nice to see Mt. Gluvious featuring prominently in several sequences! That's one hard-working glue pot! Best wishes from (a very cold) Ireland!

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha...thank you sir! Mt. Gluvious is an integral part of our business. 😉

[@Captain.Spaghetti]

The boots look great! I love that y'all keep us realistic while also giving us ideas for how to take our shoe repair game up a notch. Please take your time and take care of yourselves, we're just glad to have you on this platform!

[@dipimage1935]

MEN, you are mad! I am looking at you from Europe, Romania. For two years from now I am crazy about shoe restoration videos because I paid in my life (the equivalent of)150$ for 2 pairs of shoes, each, in different stages of my life, this bein the top of my budget just because I saw them and absolutely loved the model, but their construction proved to be poor even though their looks were good. So thinking about how and where to restore them, who has the knowledge in Romania and the tools and the expertise and the WILL to try I reached too many channels of shoe restoration, yours beautiful too. Thank you for the quality of your information and I congratulate you on your passion! Been stupid, now I buy superb second-hand or outlet shoes at a fraction of the price I paid a few years ago, all made abroad for ABROAD markets, not for Eastern Europe, and the quality is STRIKINGLY DIFFERENT! And I can now say that even I don't repair them, I am not crying over the loss of the original money. (being a photographer I am carrying heavy equipment long time in hot or humid environments in a kind of a sporty movement manner and this is absolutely MELTING my shoes)

[@ryanmeyers6315]

Awesome video. I think my favorite videos are when y’all re-sole something that probably “shouldn’t” be re-soled. It’s interesting and fun and different. Cant wait to see what y’all do next

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@RealistSkin2012]

I think I like the restored look better than the original look. Great job!!

[@hermyherm365]

I have never seen these style boots get resoled / restored I am very impressed the red stitching is a nice touch awesome work as always guys !! Much love !

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@christopherdavisson617]

Not a huge fan of Tims but I know a LOT of people love em. I just bought my brother in law a pair of em for Christmas. Good stuff man. I never realized they could be rebuilt.

[@GrapeCoolAide]

I always thought cobblers only worked with high end shoes made from exotic leathers I can’t pronounce or afford 😭 so seeing a NYC staple on your bench is something. Great work.

[@TrentonHeath]

Higher end shoes are much easier to work on, but cobblers often work on a lot of different shoes/boots. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@assistantchip723]

Are high end brands that have wonderful looking silhouettes, but are not known for shoes specifically such as Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Prada also fairly easy to have redone?

[@protoman1214]

Hahaha, NY is single handedly keeping Timberland a viable company. I still remember all the stores at every major mall. Every other dude is rocking them.

[@BL-yj2wp]

@@assistantchip723 Depends, the designer brand shoes vary greatly in make and quality from model to model. The better (more expensive) ones can often be decently made, often times blake stitched (the sleek and elegant Italian style models), those can be repaired fairly easily. The cheap ones that have just a one piece rubber sole, they can usually be repaired, if that's worth it or not depends on the insole and footbed construction and the shape of the uppers.

[@davidmin1028]

@@assistantchip723 Saint laurent quality is really good imo owning a wyatt harness, and shouldn't be difficult for cobblers to work on. I found that gucci quality and consistency was worse in general more of a "fashion" shoe. Prada in the middle.

[@sisleymichael]

Way back, I had a pair of Timberland boots as a very young man. They fell apart at the 6 month mark. I was poor and very angry. Never did that again. Went to Redwings. I had one pair that got soles 4 times before they were useless. These days, I don't need a tough work boot. I got some Allen Edmonds Park City vibram sole rough leather. Comfortable, tough, and resole easy. Clean and leather conditioner regularly. Should last longer than I will.

[@Jebro439]

When I saw the thumbnail I was like this is going to be good. And you guys didn't disappoint.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@Yungsizzlerr]

I’ve been waiting for this exact video, I didn’t know if it would be worth it to get my timbs resoled. I’m very glad I know. Thank you!!

[@mspeed35]

Glad you guys did a video of a pair of Timberlands like this. I have a pair of smooth leather Timberland boots I want to get done with the vibram soles. You guys are the best. Keep it up. I'll be sending my boots out very soon.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Always happy to help.

[@beegee863]

Great video. I had a pair of nubuck Timberland hiking/trail boots, took them to get cleaned, help with the seam ... I got back leather boots! I think I remember him saying mink oil was used. I still have those darn boots in a closet I use in colder months, just no snow or rain. Not every cobbler is a cobbler!

[@wasatchdan]

The red stitching was the icing on the cake. I love it.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@joabscott4838]

Agreed...totally classy look.

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

The boots look 100% better. The red stitching was a nice touch. Stay safe and warm.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

This channel is sooo my guilty pleasure!! Great to see an upgrade on 'normal' priced footwear. Great job.

[@bluejay4950]

Why is it a “guilty” pleasure? 😂

[@dsizzle588]

These boots came out great. I think that the stains make them look better. I regret throwing away a pair of 20-year old Timbs that I owned. Awesome video once more.

[@raffyc66]

Love how you put heart and sole on your work.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you. We always want it done right.

[@MrAossola]

As strage fact, I’m a Timb customer since 1985, and always had Vibram and never had issues, of course a couple of times I managed to warn the rubber. I talk abt Timb purchased in Italy and Swiss

[@LukeEdward]

Wow. Judging by the work I’ve seen done, I just may ship you guys my “outside” pair of suede Wolverines steel toes that I clean with a brass grill brush and lava soap, and weatherproof with a soaking of WD-40 when they dry. I’d love to see one of y’all do another “What the ....” video.

[@tedpendagast579]

So spraying with wd40 works for water proofing??

[@barrymantelli8011]

HOLY MOLY those poor boots

[@surlyogre1476]

​@@tedpendagast579 The "WD" in WD-40 stands for "water displacement". Yes, it should work.

[@tedpendagast579]

@@surlyogre1476 learn something new everyday!! lol

[@toramax80]

Thank you for the video. Can you give me some advice on how to remove paint from Tims boots if I painted them badly?

[@AnonNotAnonymous]

That stitching is so nice. Phenomenal job. That’s definitely an upgrade for sure!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@truthhurts3807]

I have timberlands that 20 years old.. and they’re in very good condition , Timbs are very well constructed.

[@thewizardhowl]

Heck of an upgrade, considering how much Timberlands are, glue only construction seems like a rip.

[@satpaldharampal1979]

The sewing work and nailing ...the grip makes the shoe more stronger then before .....and also much more durable ...great work 👍

[@Froto1976]

You could hear the excitement in his voice when he said .." it's just glued on "

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@footnotedrummer]

That sole stitching looks amazing! Sure... most people will never see it, but wow! I've never seen that. Like I've said before... you gentlemen are shoe artists.

[@jonkomatsu8192]

An exemplary job! You folks have literally resuscitated some shoes and boots, but replacing these soles with a classier and more functional stitched construction, along with the general clean up, takes a run-of-a-mill pair to a new level. How about a pair of Doc Martens? Great job, thanks! 🤙

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much! We receive this question a lot, so it’s definitely a brand we’re going to do a video on.

[@jonkomatsu8192]

@@TrentonHeath Aces! I still have some MIE Docs with completely worn soles from decades ago, always hoping I may still revive them some day. Thanks!🤙

[@adelkharisov]

@@jonkomatsu8192 They were made by Solovair.

[@ronnieharrison2143]

We are Blessed to have a local Shoe/ Boot Repair Shop in Marianna, Florida. That does guality work.

[@scorpleeon]

My Saturday morning staple. Great even without a dose of Grapenuts lol. Southern Polish sandals gonna be hitting my feet this summer even if I still have nowhere to go!

[@TrentonHeath]

We love it! Thank you so much!

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Love the wonderful touch with the custom stitching job.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@jmleeinla]

I love the redo beginning to end. I’d love it if the video were longer so we could more clearly see the transformation. A little more time on each step would be great. I love watching for stress relief😅😅 You both do such beautiful work. It’s truly an art!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@tomnekuda3818]

Being an old plastics chemist, part of what you are doing in the cleaning with acetone is cleaning away a mold-release compound, too. A fella needs to get that off very completely for your new adhesive to get a good bond(grip). I really enjoy watching you two birds fix the "un-fixable". LOL!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@paulsheffield4729]

I really liked the red stitching and I had no idea how poorly made Timberland boots are. I can't wait to send my boots to you someday

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@reece758]

They’re actually well made for the price. Check rose anvil page fir the video.

[@StGeoRUSH619]

Seriously, guys… you both work miracles with shoes and boots!!! I wish that all Timberland boots came like this. That is a sexy pair of boots now!!! Awesome video, Gentlemen 😎👍🏾

[@Thomas-vz8lp]

Do you think you’ll be able to repair a pair of Yeezy 350’s? I would be prepared to ship them al the way to the US (livin in Holland)

[@StoneKing3D]

These gentleman knows what he is doing. Superb work

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@davidjennings6937]

I recently had two pairs of shoes resoled. The uppers were in fine condition. It cost me half the cost of replacing them.

[@siemprepalante773]

Great video. Love the leather midsole upgrade and the red stitching. Can't wait to wear my Timbs down so I can something like this done.

[@billystpaul8907]

Always like the red stitching as well...

[@illinialumni]

Love the sole stitching. Such good work. BTW - love your sandals. Got them 6 months ago and they're the first open toed sandals I've ever enjoyed wearing.

[@anon2414]

I can watch these videos all day. Just found this channel

[@LouiePHSC]

This is why I only buy Timberland boots on clearance at an outlet.

[@Pg-ch5nb]

I never find them on sale

[@LouiePHSC]

@@Pg-ch5nb visit an outlet mall. They have them regularly there.

[@the_borax_kid2233]

Dude I have a pair of boots that our local gas station imports from Mexico way better quality leather you expect but you just have to check the colors because sometimes the boots don't match exactly.

[@zack9912000]

I wouldn't ever buy their crap, over priced.for what they are

[@salmanhphotography]

That sole looks better than new!!! Great work.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@salmanhphotography]

@@TrentonHeath where are you based and how much a re-sole like this cost. I love to get it done on my new shoes as it looks so much better than the factory sole?

[@roughshodace7910]

funny you posted this ive been paying attention to my timbs and was wondering if they could be resoled

[@bmurray330]

The decorative red stitching on the sole is way cool! Great job.

[@stalstonestacy4316]

Awesome job! I wish you'd do a tutorial on polishing two-tone shoes like spectators. I'm scared to go at mine because I'm afraid of smudging the white

[@marianafn1989]

Yay! The uppers are always my fav part!

[@Incaensio]

the red was a shock, love it

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@EndofTheline1984]

I'm pretty sure you just made the best pair of timberland boots ever made.

[@stephenridenour6812]

Judging by the stains on the toes, I’d say the owner is a successful hunter. By some of what I saw of the outsole, they put their feet too close to the campfire. Great work! Stay square!

[@steves4639]

immediately thought too that looked like blood, but attributed it to a working man injury, didn't think about an animal

[@iaido01]

or he murderd a guy and than burned him to destroy DNA proof

[@theknifeconnection9571]

No where near enough blood for an animal

[@stephenridenour6812]

@@theknifeconnection9571 I’ve cleaned and skinned many deer, dove, turkey, and quail. A few drops are all I get on my boots, because I’m careful.

[@theknifeconnection9571]

Over here we just don't care I guess.

[@jjsisco6982]

Excellent repair on those boots. Thank you for sharing and in case you didn't know, all the sandals are sold out

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Yes, we’re sold out until the beginning of March. We’ll be stocked up and ready to go then.

[@lorenzolohman451]

These boots cost a lot of money, but they a cheaply made with a glued on sole. Thats not cool.

[@SilvaDreams]

The only thing well made, just like Nike's, is the price tag for over 20 years now. The quality went to shit a while ago. But people think paying more for a name automatically means quality.

[@theknifeconnection9571]

These maybe cost 120?

[@theknifeconnection9571]

Atleast in my area. But still should have some stitching

[@CptAngelKGaming]

Those are bulletproof and completely waterproof. You don't find that at their pricepoint. Stop whinning.

[@theknifeconnection9571]

@@CptAngelKGaming bulletproof? Since when. My last pair of timbs were junk

[@kenwilliams2219]

Love watching the press that secures the sole. For some reason it's very satisfying. Great job as always guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@mkien2005]

@@TrentonHeath How does the press work exactly? Just by applying pressure or is there heat involved? Been wondering since the first time I watch your video. 😃

[@jasonharper3334]

Is it just me or when sending boots for repair go ahead and clean the mud off the treads first 🤦‍♂️

[@c1bersnake]

In my country craftsmen don't even take your stuff to repair if its dirty (footwear/clothing)

[@sir_humpy]

common sense and courtesy are not so common

[@veronikavolhejnova5036]

My thoughts exactly. I would be ashamed to send someone such a dirty mess. The sole fact (no pun intended, haha) that I pay for something doesn't give me any right to be rude.

[@acjonny031]

Awesome work, I do have Timberlands but the sole are gone. I tried to take to the cobbler where I lived and he told me that those soles can't be replaced!

[@no1bandfan]

Ya'll need to put up some foam on the walls, would help with the echo of the room. Doesn't need to be a lot, just enough to keep sounds from bouncing. Otherwise, great video.

[@josephfalcasantos1941]

Now this video really did convince me that I would send you my Timberlands after I get it beat up. Great work you guys!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@tattedguy9579]

I’ve been wearing timberland boots for 23 years and not once did my sole separate like that. Almost like they were purposely separated.

[@TheJusnic82]

Could be where they were made. They are made mainly in Dominican Republic but also USA, China, Vietnam. We all how great Chinese quality control is :(

[@Elias_Bud]

The ultimate pair of constructs where born that day

[@samfuller6273]

Who restores Timberlands? They seem cheap to me.

[@Sound_Spark]

because they can.

[@seanmcguire7974]

So the welt isn't stitched to the boot, it's just glued? I have n old pair where I'd like to have a welt sewn in. Wouldn't be worth the money but I'd think it'll be a cool project

[@billr8667]

I hope you're wearing a mask or respirator while you're grinding off the excess midsole and sanding the edge of the sole. Those processes throw a bunch of particles in the air that aren't good for your lungs. This is the same sort of dust control that woodworkers should use.

[@ttop64]

Hi Trent. I see that you finally got the Timberland boots that you were looking for awhile back to do a video on. If these were my boots I would probably sit either with my leg crossed or both stretched out and crossed so everyone could see the cool red stitching on the soles. A nice artistic touch. It's this kind of little attention to details that keep customers coming back again and again. Stay safe and warm. It's colder than the shady side of an iceberg here in the midwest today. :-D. BRRR.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! Yep, this is 1 of 2 pairs that we chose. Can’t wait to do the others as well. Haha...stay warm!

[@qsssecurity3598]

I would love to send my timberlands for this job.

[@thedullone]

why is watching shoe repair so satisfying

[@babolababs4732]

The only 'issue' with this is they don't look like Timberland Classic 6" boots anymore. The profile has changed, the narrow sole and welt the originals come with is low profile and doesn't 'spill' over the edge this much. I know they've gained a new lease of life with quality upgrade workmanship, bits and components, but also look like fake Timbs from the normal distance too.

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

Literally no one other than a few black dudes in NYC care if they "look fake." Stupid shoes and a stupid style. Cool video though.

[@babolababs4732]

@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Oh you'd be surprised. There's a whole gang of Timbs followers who wouldn't touch anything even little out of whack from what they consider original. I agree, they're just boots but ain't stupid, to each his own.

[@Barkingspider]

Just from a respect factor clean your soles before bringing them to the cobbler. Some people are such trash.

[@TrentonHeath]

👍

[@anangelshero0410]

Loved watching this and having a pair of Timberlands that could use this service. Could this be done with a split/storm-welt, and were there heel blocks of any kind? What was the black insert that you sanded off @ 4:12?

[@TrentonHeath]

Yes, we could probably do a type of storm welt on these. No heel blocks needed on this particular style of Vibram sole/heel combo. The part sanded off was a piece built in to the original Timberland soles.

[@anangelshero0410]

@@TrentonHeath look for another order coming from Germany‼️😉

[@sauliuspacekajus8840]

Saphir Renovateur Spray for suede & nubuck does a great job to revive that nubuck leather. Tried on my Timberlands yesterday and I was surprised how good they got to look.

[@TrentonHeath]

👍

[@Kudusole]

Love the way the leather was cared. Learnt a lot!!

[@rjanderson8012]

Wondering if a "seasoned' pair of Alaska Bay Outdoor boots (Work'n Gear ~1998) can be saved. The soles came off during the winter of 2021. Tried to repair them using Liquid Nails and SHo Goo which got them through the winter. They had a foam midsole, which completely disintegrated and would need to e replaced. The uppers are still in good shape down to the footbed. Looking for a permanent solution. Hope you can help.

[@michaelmason4206]

Could you speak a little bit about the differences in comfort and cold transfer of Christie souls versus the different types of Vibram soles particularly lug tight.

[@edgareguia8571]

This was great! You’ve given this New Yorker a sigh of relief. I’ve wondered if Timbs could be resoled and y’all make it clear that they can. Now I just have to find mine.......

[@TrentonHeath]

👍

[@kso808]

I like that decorative red stitching on the soles! 👍

[@RobertSiwik1968]

Awesome job. Great craftsmanship. Probably worth more than a new pair but they are so much better now!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@calbuilder7357]

Those soles turned out beautiful! Great craftsmanship

[@Barbaroja24]

omg! this is what we call: QUALITY! 😎👍👍

[@bagonanime]

my timberland sponge got torn...how do they repair that...? can they replace it?

[@jarek0737]

Trenton and Heath, I am curious if you can do resoles on Military boots? Thanks for your time if you can get to this question.

[@richardhatt6541]

Would it be possible to put gemming on and put a Goodyear welt on the boots? I think that would make a better boot.

[@erich9244]

Nice work guys I LOVE your channel and the care and work you put into people's shoes! Keep on keeping on!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@pacolito5955]

hello, what do you use with water at 05:11 please?? thx for your vids

[@rodbamboo]

nice video, thanks a lot from JAPAN

[@biscuit4259]

Doesn’t the stitching and nail allow water in in very wet weather/ work environments? If not how goes it not l?

[@Cedarsquarewelding]

I have a pair of Justin J-flex work book with a crepe soul. Can I send them in to have rubber and leather souls installed? The crepe holds in a lot of unwanted smells such as manure and ammonia plus diesel ect.

[@lazyx9]

I have a pair of timberlands that could need a refurbish, but I thought the whole rubber sole was meant as a full protection against rough ground and water, wouldn't poking holes through it with stitching and nails (that can rust) ruin that protection and cause water to be absorbed into the shoe?

[@gabrielM1111]

5:50 Im very surprised a high end cobbler uses paper towels for wiping in the cleaning process. White cotton hand towels should be used that can be washed and reused.

[@larryvergon6740]

Can Rockport shoes be resoled? Mine have a thin 'rubber' glued on and it has worn thru on the edges and is de-laminating. The local cobbler says he can re-glue it but not replace. Since the edges are worn down so thin, I cant see gluing them. I guess these are $100 shoes and the uppers are a tan suede in very good shape and I hate to throw them away since only the soles are bad.

[@Leonardosandins]

Wow! It was better than the original! How i wish i had an old boot to send you to rebuild it...

[@nivek4102]

Is it possible for you guys to replace the steel shank with an electrical rated one while you do a resole on the timberlands?

[@LT_Commander_Data]

Ladies & Gents, u really need to get a pair of their sandals! They r 2nd to non! Honestly just the highest quality and craftsmanship