A BAD Resole Job on These Chelsea Boots | We Refurbish Them Correctly

[@victoriasanchez1960]

Your going to laugh at this but my basement flooded (long story),I have a great two floor attached apartment. I took my tenants beautiful shoes to our best shoe cobbler in Colorado Dardano's shoes. I pleaded to them to help me restore the guys shoes... I said I've watched these two guys Trenton and Heath on KZbin restore absolute messes to their original glory! He laughed and said Oh my God we are all watching the same thing on You Tube! There were 6 people in line 4 people raised their hands and said I watch them too we all laughed!

[@TrentonHeath]

Victoria Sanchez Haha...that’s very cool! We really appreciate y’all watching!

[@JJ-zr6fu]

@@TrentonHeath I would bet cobblers having seen an uptick in business because of your channel.

[@drhientran]

Had my shoes resoled first time in my life because of your video. Keep up the great work.

[@brantfurr986]

As someone who rented for years before buying my own home, I would like to take the time to applaud you for trying to get your tenants shoes restored. That is not something most property owners would do for their tenants. Props!

[@daring-duos5191]

@@JJ-zr6fu True. I haven't even heard of cobblers except peach cobblers until I saw Trenton & Heath's channel, lol

[@7shelties]

So nice of you to help the guy out with his boots. It’s a shame that another cobbler would let those boots out of their shop looking like they did. Great work fixing them!

[@TrentonHeath]

7shelties Thank you!

[@coltknight3945]

I quit resoleing my cowboy boots because the last 3-4 folks I used didn't know what they were doing. Definitely a dying art. When I was younger, the local boot guys could rebuild boots better than new.

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[@christianguenther1276]

My father, who trained as a carpenter in Germany, always told me growing up " If you don't care about the quality of your workmanship, DON'T do the job". Mark you work with excellence. Well done, great job!!!👍👍👍

[@mybrkly]

I found the spreading of the cork very satisfying!😊

[@jesseclark4078]

You nasty lol.

[@A1Cpadilla]

That’s the Devil’s granola!

[@scorpleeon]

Hot grapenuts lol

[@mrdavid5771]

Admiring his face is very satisfying

[@mysterious_drake]

I wonder if that makes any noticeable difference than a sheet of cork cut to shape? It certainly seems easier to apply for them as cobblers though.

[@efletch91]

This is exactly why I sent my shoes to you earlier this year. It’s clear that you guys care a lot about the work you put out and reputation is important to you. As a customer, it feels great to support people who are passionate about their craft. I can honestly say I was blown away by the attentive professionalism of your customer support and the quality of the work done by Heath on my shoes.

[@thomaslutro5560]

Always a pleasure to see craftsmen who care, make the effort, and are able to achieve quality results. Living in Europe T&H are not an option (shipping cost), but for those of you who can it's reassuring to have someone like them.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@philschiavone101]

The cost of quality is usually a savings in the long run.

[@JohnBrown-nm3pd]

Until you buy 8 pairs 😂

[@SergeantExtreme]

"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin

[@charlesbronson240]

@@JohnBrown-nm3pd true. I dont need 5 pairs of boots while knowing im definitely getting more but i tell myself its for the collection 😂🤦‍♂️

[@re575817]

I never in my life thought I would enjoy watching shoes get repaired. OUTSTANDING!

[@jameshowell1538]

Idk why these guys always feel the need to hide their oatmeal in the bottom of their shoes

[@Bunny-cu3ei]

🤣😂

[@23Skadoosh]

Where do you hide your oatmeal?

[@TheJupiteL]

They ferment it for the next cobbler

[@Az-yp8fs]

It's a cobbler's version of steak tartar.

[@23Skadoosh]

@@Az-yp8fs 🤢🤮

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

2nd. Cant believe they let them out of their shop.

[@tiaking2002]

Such a pleasure watching a master craftsman work his magic.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@Truffles-fk3du]

I swear, I was repeating "Oh My God" the ENTIRE time watching this. I am so very confused. I know the two of you are EXCELLENT cobblers. Not everyone is, and we shouldn't expect everyone to have your level of skill, its just not realistic. That said, HOW did this cobbler pass this off as his job? Me, as a person who doesn't even own any really nice shoes, would NEVER accept that level of shotty workmanship. He (previous cobbler) actually charged a customer for this? He allowed this product of his labor to leave his establishment? Im dumbfounded. Damn. He actually charged someone for this. Stunned. Absolutely stunned.

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

I can also believe it also depends what the customer wanted, how much he was willing to pay or when the job should be finished. A cobbler in a big city has lots of customers and has to spread his time wisely...and when the customer wanted the shoes back real fast or wanted to pay a certain price ...then the cobbler cant do a real thorough job. And then of course there are those cobblers that are just crooks!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much! We believe that if you’re working on a cheap pair of shoes or expensive pair, your work should be excellent and not shoddy. If a craftsman of ant trade turns out an inferior job, they are telling the world what they’re made of.

[@MrOrchardsWorld]

@@TrentonHeath As a leatherworker myself I would never let anything leave my workshop that I wouldn't be happy using myself. I've remade countless things because perfection (in my eyes) is the only satisfactory result. I've never worked on shoes or boots but there are many transferable skills in what you do to what I do and I love to watch your channel. You are the slickest shoe repairs channel on the 'tube' by a long stretch.

[@lawrencedigioia3140]

Well done, very nice of you to give back. Would be great to see the reactions of the customers when you fix a botched job like this

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@the.magnus]

The most annoying thing on a bad shoe repair is these shady cobblers hold your boots hostage if u don’t pay them for their shit job! I wonder how much the owner paid?

[@TrentonHeath]

We’re really not sure.

[@HawkProductionsTV]

And this is exactly why I sent my shoes to Trenton and Heath, they have earned my trust and did a fantastic job on my shoes. Keep it up guys!

[@owenparker6651]

The job was so poorly done, I almost can't believe it. How could someone who would do that job stay in business??? Nice of you to 'make it right' on your own dime! Good Karma points! Well done...

[@TrentonHeath]

We were happy to help.

[@sunshine3914]

I was in the flooring industry for 15 years... there’s a whole lotta folks out there who don’t know good craftsmanship from crap, man.

[@jeremymanley5256]

That pair could have been in my shoe rack, i know a shop that charged me for a similar job. Very hard to find a passable ket alone good shop/person in my area.

[@oravenheart]

i'm always so worried for his thumb when he does the thing with the knife

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

that why he got on occasion those bruises on them ha ha.........thats the risk of the trade!

[@pablorages1241]

LOL... I was thinking the same thing

[@RHBootmakers]

That’s why I prefer using a pushing away method but to each their own 👌🏼

[@diedredunham7383]

I'm glad you redid his boots. He would have never liked them before! Your being a blessing by also doing it pro bono too!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Diedre Dunham We we’re happy to help.

[@RubbelisPro]

Unfortunate that the welt even turned out that bad. Completely separated from the vamp. Phew. You guys did him a solid recrafting these.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@IlhamMaulana-mx6qn]

don't t have any boots, but still watching this channel for a year. You guys always do the job with precision and heart.

[@JohnPaulHare]

The difference between the last resole job and this one is night and day. I'm impressed. I'm well on the road to being convinced to send a pair of Thursday boots to you for restoration.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Let us know if we can help.

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

Their is a dainite joke somewhere in there.

[@greasydot]

Adam Booth sent me here. I am recovering from Covid-19 plus binge watching and a new subscriber. Your skill sets are truly amazing. I am a cabinet maker and a machinist and I find your videos very informative. Thank you. I raise my Miller High Life for a job well done.

[@dougharkness6776]

The cork spreading always makes me hungry for chewy granola 🤣. Another great video!

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@davidlevin5361]

Dude! You all amaze me! You take what most people consider a lost mundane job and turn it into a Craft and then an Art form before our eyes! Amazing! I never thought I would spend so much time watching a couple of Guyz cobble! Thank you for enriching my life! When I’m in Nashville next I’m definitely going to stop in to say Hi!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@ArmyGreensTanBoots]

Their passion for the craft really shows, certainly makes what one would consider mundane and breathes life into it.

[@r1verman]

Love seeing boots brought back to their original beauty. Really loved the orange stitching on the bottom.

[@MrHaydnSir]

i'm so glad i've kept all of my boots that are identical to this - each have issues that caused them to be replaced, just looked it up and found a cobbler nearby to me, next year i might try to go through my boots and get them all repaired one at a time, and the next time; at the very least they'll come in handy as spares to either wear when visiting fiends with dogs, or to keep in the car in case i get caught out in torrential rain ..etc.

[@davidhill129]

Possibly the other cobbler was a beginner and didn't have a good mentor to teach him. Very nice work you brothers do.

[@TrentonHeath]

Very possible. I suggest to new cobblers that they perfect their work by learning from a skilled cobbler.

[@connormatthews522]

Yeah but why does that hot cork make me hungry

[@mrsmd4616]

FLAPJACK 😁

[@ThePwnerdude]

forbidden oatmeal lol

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@mundayoreo]

Rice Crispies

[@lorenzomedina6220]

Sesame/hemp seed on butter edible-looking!

[@InbredJed82060]

I don’t know anything about shoes nor do I possess the desire to own high quality shoes. I do really enjoy your videos and your craft. It’s entertaining to watch someone be great at something.

[@orangeorchid9067]

That initial horrible repair job is the reason I've been binging on your channel, so I can fix my own shoes!! I've learned ALOT from you guys, thank you for passing on the knowledge and knowhow.

[@DubCPicker]

You guy are so awesome for working with him on that…..means a lot

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

I once had a pair of size 11.5 black toe cap Bostonians. I had them re-soled. When I got them back they were size 10 and I couldn't fit my feet into them. The welts looked similar to the boots at the start of the video with the thread all over the place. I don't understand why they are still in business. I wish they had as much respect for their craft and their customers as these two gentlemen have for theirs. Thanks for once again showing us how it should be done!

[@philipkauffman6029]

I don’t own any fancy boots or have any reason to watch these videos... yet here I am on my 5th one. I really dig the vibe and production. Keep it coming!

[@stephenporter9233]

The best cobblers. I would also say best shoe prom on the net. Love the old school corking and great artistic attention to detail. When I lived in Villanova, I used to use a boot maker in Ardmore, little old Italian guy, who has since passed, but you guys would have put even him to shame. I have had many similar bad experiences in poor workmanship here in TN for 25 years, you two have restored my long standing quest for quality workmanship.

[@silentjde]

I don’t know why I enjoy watching this, I don’t wear dress shoes unless I have to, I guess it’s the craftsmanship and something you don’t see much anymore.

[@adamrobertson2048]

Love it! I took my 6 year old Redwing Iron Ranger boots to a local "shoe hospital" the stitching looks okay not great to my standards and the sole came off from the boot from only light wear in about 4 weeks. I mentioned the "frayed" look of the front top stitching and they said without replacing the welt it is what it is.

[@fartingduck5316]

Craftsmanship! when I was a kid there was a shoemaker shop next to a fixit shop. (toasters radios tv's etc) in every neighbourhood. Now I know of only one cobbler and no fixit shops. thanks for posting and I just wish I still had some nice boots to fix. I'd send them to you in a flash. good honest work.

[@EastCoastScott]

this is the difference of someone that knows what they are doing vs someone that don't!! Great video

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!

[@beto88keys]

Thanks again for dealing with this terrible cobbling job with grace and class. Some other cobblers spew so much hate in their efforts to appear humble. You guys are real class acts.

[@larryvelasquez662]

Such a kind gesture to restore this mans boots. Amazing job.

[@CrimFerret]

That's the difference between somebody who's a craftsman and somebody who's just going through the motions to make a quick buck. I'm glad he got you to do it the right way.

[@boostedgoon6247]

Thank you. I’m currently stationed in South Korea and your videos make me feel like I’m home.

[@henrycollins2478]

As a lover of Chelsea boots, I am very sad that someone did a poor job resoling them

[@aywa1578]

Beautiful and a pleasure to see how these Chelsea boots are fixed so professional. That is old fashioned quality work! So hard to find these days. I have a pair of Santana waterproof booties, that I had for years and loved so much, but they recently came apart. I kept them them in a box, as I just could not throw them out. I have been trying to find a replacement, but They don’t have this boot anymore. I also have been hoping they could be fixed.

[@stuartkynoch7289]

This video makes me miss my old boots from my teen years in England. In the North east we called these "Riders" We used to fill them with hobnails and segs so they made a hell of a racket on the slate pavement! Great job!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@RedneckTaZ]

We get it about "pro bono" stuff being done when best for business! I have a pair of Justin Roper boots I've had for years and years that will probably be needing a resole in the future and I have a good idea where they'll go since the gent in my town that did my shoes has since retired and nobody took over his shop. Very professionally done not overly slamming the other person's work even though it was, even obviously to an untrained person, a shoddy job.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@evslone]

Have you ever considered doing a video with advice on how folks needing shoe repair and restoration can locate a competent cobbler?

[@TrentonHeath]

Finding a competent cobbler is tricky. Generally look at the Goggle ratings or ask a friend. When in doubt, send to an online cobbler. 😉

[@CrispyFrenFry]

You guys are a true pair of honest and generous gentlemen. Ive yet to find a local cobbler who won't ruin my shoes so its nice to see you fellas repairing the odd pair.

[@steves4639]

I luv reconstruction projects...cars, homes, shoes...reviving what was thought dead...really enjoy this channel. As a tool nerd, I'm fascinated by all the specific-use machinery displayed here...some look like antiques. Is there a service industry for cobbler machines...who fixes your breakdowns?

[@rustyshackleford498]

Just got my Thorogood roofers back from you guys today. The craftsmanship is outstanding. Thanks for the top quality recraft and customer service. You guys are my new cobblers. Thank you, B.Mulley out in WY

[@chrisvazquez28]

I have a pair of Liverpool’s in the same color that will need a resole soon. Mine have similar creasing on the uppers from walking in the rain. I wish you would have refurbished the uppers so I can see what I should expect from my local cobbler. Keep up the good work. Watching these videos is so satisfying.

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

I'm actually subscribed to a shoe repair channel. I thoroughly enjoy watching the artistry.

[@mrboatshoe]

Damn! He f@#$ed them things up 😂😂😂 I wonder if I can find the video of the first guy doing the Resole thinking he was doing a job 😂

[@ActiveJoe]

Love the old school 'Own your Own' Landis sign - I've only ever seen a few of those decades ago. Also I see you have a hydraulic clicker there - I'm guessing from the dies on the wall your cutting full & half soles out from either leather bends or rubber/toplift stock. Shoe repair is a very tough business even more today and the only way you will survive is by doing high quality work like your doing. Keep up the great work and thanks very much for sharing your craft with today's world.

[@crnavrat]

Nice to see there are still good craftsman out there. I had a similar experience with a local cobbler re-working a pair of Lucchese boots.. And when I voiced my concern with the poor work, they said well you'll have to pay us to fix it.... Wound up finding a great father and son business that I will ship my boots to now.

[@sunshine3914]

Got a million things to do but instead I watched this like I was going to resole my own boots tonight. Always a pleasure to see someone who really knows what they’re doing.

[@frankbiz]

I hope he didn't pay for that bad job. He is a butcher not a cobbler. Awesome save 👍🏻

[@DrDogcat]

One of the best and most relaxing channels on youtube, also very informative

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@bobhatch2641]

Being a mechanic of 40+ years im always surprised by some of the butcher jobs that come into our shop that other techs have done to a good paying customer. We always go out of our way to try and give them a better taste of mechanic's. Its nice to see you guys do that as we. Love seeing you guys restoring shoes and giving new life to them. Keep up the good work.

[@shanke300]

Master craftsman. Very talented brothers who take time and know how to revitalize the shoes. Beautiful finish.

[@MrDuojet]

Heath is an amazing craftsman. Wish all cobblers had the same patience, skill and pride in their work as he does.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@techlover1664]

Longer videos don't usually grab my attention, but watching this repair was extremely satisfying. I haven't worn my black Thursday Duke pair much because of the pandemic, but I'd also be going crazy after a bad job! Nicely done!

[@junmariano6667]

You are a good person to help this guy out. Talent and skill are not always the same. Some are just blessed with more. Happy you shared your gift once in a while.

[@thomasford7942]

I’m definitely sending in my Chelsea’s when they need work done on them. Quality work from you guys once again.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thomas Ford Thank you! Let us know if we can help.

[@novembermiss]

Another excellent restoration--beautiful job as usual. Not always easy to undo the previous "work" of a botched job, but you handled it easily. Love the line, "don't go getting any ideas!" about your many fans sending in "free" projects!

[@cindyc3183]

Artist in action! Not all cobblers are created equal. Beautiful work!

[@willyhoogs]

I've been watching you guys and other cobblers on the tube for quite a while now and I recently found out my Grandfather used to work for Salamander in Germany as a shoemaker. No wonder I had an affinity for this stuff!

[@HayBayle]

Man, the end result is stunningly good! Truly something satisfying about watching a master craftsman at work. As a bonus I know what to do should my favorite pair of boots finally buckle under. Thank you, KZbin algorithm!

[@PetWessman]

Even though your channel focuses mainly on men's shoes (and I understand your demographic is mostly male, so right you are), you have no idea how PERFECT your videos are for me, a woman, to have on in the background while putting on makeup in the morning. Cobbler shop ASMR interlaced with shoe wisdom spoken in a smooth but approachable Southern accent. 👌🏻

[@brandone.5106]

Watching you all and Tring, it became immediately apparent how bad that initial job was. Nice work.

[@martincarrasco4991]

The cobbler who previously "repaired" these shoes, and his business name should be made public so that we know what to expect if we choose to do business with them. This was a terrible job to begin with, and I'm glad you guys were able to correct the poor craftmanship done by the previous cobbler. Great job!

[@monsternside1509]

I love the Righteous Indignation of a true Craftsman.

[@mrcszav25]

Amazing transformation. It’s unbelievable some people take no pride in their work. Awesome job guys, you have certainly gained my future business.

[@20EUR20]

Incredible job for two guys who were in the corporate world! I watched the work of other cobblers this week; they don't have all your machines and their results show so many imperfections!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much! We always appreciate you watching.

[@ericlunsford9192]

You guys are truly artists when it comes to fixing shoes. If I ever need my boots redone, I am definitely shipping them to you!

[@renevitos3535]

Glad to see the art of cobbling is alive and kicking. It is great to see the processes and machinery involved, thanks for sharing.

[@p2o8wer]

WOW!!! That orange thread made these the best pair I’ve seen yet. Nice job man.

[@edsantos3019]

I love Bedo’s but truth it was you guys who got me in this and if it wasn’t for great job people like You (Trenton and Heath) and Kirby Allison some people wouldn’t even eventually run across Bedo’s as well as other cobblers. You guys deserve the credit for bringing attention of the everyday folk who don’t care about this almost lost trades in to Mainstream KZbin. Would love to visit the shop someday you guys should start selling Tours like the Corvette Factory 🏭 in Bowling Green

[@BinaryRoberto]

My God! The original 'cobbler' absolutely mangled those boots! Well done saving them

[@reedrickborn]

Y'all always do such high quality work. I lived in Atlanta all my life but moved to South Carolina a few years ago and haven't been able to find a good cobbler here. So I was taking my shoes to Bennies in Atlanta when I needed work done. I will be mailing my next pair to Nashville.

[@steemdup]

It's always nice to know someone competent can fix another person's mess.

[@artdelac]

Thank you brothers, for making pandemic life bearable with interesting and unique content! I may not be a talented leather shoemaker but with a penchant for leather, its quality, and craftsmanship, I enjoy your channel!! .

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@holymoly6829]

Nice gesture putting the guys shoes back to his liking 👍👍👍 great job !

[@DarkFire515]

Don't like speaking ill of people's work but the before & after difference is night & day. What a difference professional craftsmen can make!

[@solerf13]

The end result is amazing,your workmanship is awesome.love your videos

[@gregorygoldbarth7464]

Heath, First & foremost, absolute awesome extreme high-quality job and awfully kind of you to pay it forward.....wouldn’t expect you to consistently do that for people, as it should come specifically from you guys without a request and that’s the way that giving back to the community is so self satisfying! Continue to keep up the awesome ultra high-quality work!! I think you guys are awesome. Still enjoying my J&M‘s that you did for me!🙏🏻

[@seangriffin7841]

I’m assuming that the term cob job, is attributed to what you had to fix, excellent display of craftsmanship. Thank you for the time it takes to put this video together. Cheers

[@johnnydingo8680]

Pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work.

[@sittingstill3578]

It’s always enjoyable watching true craftsmen at work. Thank you for posting these.

[@CapyInDaClub]

Man I don’t even know anything about cobbler work outside of what I’ve learned in your videos but even I’m upset for the shoddy work this guy received. Great salvage!

[@rickperkins7929]

I like the orange thread, it makes it pop.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

My cobbler wouldn't even let something look like that leave his shop. He's an old Greek and repairs my different WW2 era shoes and boondockers and flight boots. He's wonderful with leather, a real god send.

[@dgoody84]

Had to pause the video and just say you are truly an artist man. Very neat to watch.

[@davida7339]

Excellent job!! In my opinion there's nothing worse then a person that takes no pride in his craft. You guys are great!!

[@kevinstewart4579]

Without meaning to hog the comments section every week, the craftsmanship here is really next - level.... Amazing job Heath!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much, Kevin!

[@MAG-1234]

Thanks guys for giving back like that. Its encouraging to see people step up to help others. Great job as always!

[@gennafer]

These are so satisfying to watch. If I were those boots owners I would have had a fit at that other cobblers place. Looks like they tried to sew the soles on with a home sewing machine.

[@andrewtuck77]

It's fantastic to see a true craftsman doing his work. Watched several of these videos now, what fantastic work. Absolutely brilliant. What does it smell like when you iron out the cork? Great video 👍

[@dzymslizzy3641]

It amazes me that those heel nails don't manage to poke through! Some of them are really long!

[@josedias2585]

You guys are some humble people. Love the work

[@dufus2273]

great job , couldn't get a good look at the finished product but what i saw looked great. I like folks who take pride in their work. It's obvious you are one of those folks.