How to Find Higher Quality Shoes at Goodwill | Shopping for Shoes on a Budget

Finding good, quality shoes for a cheap price is much easier than you may think. We once did a video discussing how eBay is a great option for finding quality shoes at bargain prices. Find it here: • Allen Edmonds $100 Eba... Today, we're checking out Goodwill stores. I will show you how to find those higher quality shoes, and I'll discuss what shoes NOT to buy.
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[@fmfdocbotl4358]

Being a retired disabled Vet I dont work but I still like to look nice so I shop at thrift stores. I have a pair of Ferragamo shoes that I bought for 20$ and they were brand new, also found a Burberry trench for 10$. Ballin on a budget

[@eln0n01]

One mans trash is another mans treasure brother, thank you for your services. And i hope next time you visit the thrift store you come across some good gems you deserve it, i am only 26 and i too buy a thrift shops, i came across these guys and i went and got me a pair of Gucci loafers and they were in very good condition and needed nothing but some oil treatment which i took them to get, and i paid a whopping $32 bucks for it.

[@Skidmark0606]

I know you were excited for that Burberry.

[@bruceayers512]

Some Great finds Doc. Semper Fi.

[@michaelfuller2153]

Thanks, Trent... Good tips. I think you guys may be putting the cobbler shops back on the radar with a new generation. I remember my Uncle saying to me as a kid, "What? You have never had a pair of shoes re-soled?" He grew up during the depression. That generation never threw ANYTHING away... "I might need it later." 🤔

[@TrentonHeath]

Michael Fuller you’re quite welcome. We hope to see a resurgence in better quality products and trades such as cobblers.

[@DIYDad1]

Here’s a tip, go into the goodwills in the nice parts of town. Or even the next city over. The local GW just has beat up old shoes from target that people wore for 6 months and threw away. Gotta go to where the rich people live and pick through their stuff lol. Lol I go into GW all the time looking for shoes, blazers, vintage cast iron, I’ve never been able to find shoes locally at least.

[@jewelsandcraftytools2569]

Do one of these for the ladies please!! I lucked out and got a pair of Etienne Aigner at a thrift store near me! But would love to see other ladies shoes that are worth buying at the second hand stores!! 😁

[@danielmoisenehoianu]

In a world of fast fashion, where people are spending a hell amount of money for garbage, each month, this video is and should be very informative and educative especially for the younger generation.

[@henrycollins2478]

As a member of the “younger generation” I would like to agree with you, but I would say that anyone should watch this

[@unknown81360]

Seriously I've made some stupid decisions in the past like buying $250 Mason Garments shoes that lasted only a year. This channel is helping me step up my game big time :) I recently bought a used pair of John Lobb shoes and I have to say: I didn't think I'd ever buy used shoes but man were they worth it. Highest quality shoes I've ever worn in my life

[@MihaelaV68]

Exact asa !

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

noooooooo... i want to keep all the good stuff to meeeee lol. just a laugh, that. this sort if thing requires focus, understanding of quality and good judgement. not everyone is built that way, regardless of generation

[@mr.dimples869]

I am watching as an inspired and motivated 17 year old wanting to get into the cobbler and shoe business, I watched all of you guys videos, and I learn a lot. I am a shoe shiner, so thanks for...everything! I hope to continue to see more amazing videos!

[@mr.dimples869]

@@user-ik5gf5xs1z Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@ung0liant]

watching as a fulltime shoe reseller. This dude walks into a goodwill and insta-finds vintage vcleat florsheims first pick. unbelievable.

[@christinebeames2311]

mh444 yes I think it is

[@robbie6625]

No way this was pre-scouted... lol

[@MrKinghuman]

He placed them there.

[@SCRAMBY18]

The shoes were paid actors

[@ytreece]

@@SCRAMBY18 they make more than I do 🤪

[@georgefrench1907]

“... great quality shoes on a shoestring budget ...” LOL!

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

I love puns.

[@tosca...]

I laughed at that line too 😋

[@jennym007]

Recently I found some ‘goodwill’ shoes that I thought my husband would like...I paid $30 for them. When I got home and researched them I found out they were - all leather, made in Italy, $550 originally, shoes!!! And they’d barely been worn. Turns out hubby didn’t like them (he likes his boots) but my 20yo son loved them and they’re such beautiful shoes 👞

[@victoryveshinojosa]

I love Goodwill. I picked up a pair of mint$1500 Lucchese Anteater boots for $20. Those kinds of finds are more common than you think, at least here in San Antonio. My most recent gems are a pair of mint condition 1968 Florshiem Shell Cordovan wingtips with the original soles and suicide heels for $10. Now that was a rare find.

[@dormantpixi2628]

What are " suicide heels". I've said that about women's high heels, but not men's shoes.

[@mjay4700]

@@dormantpixi2628 The "Suicide Heel" in regards to Florsheim, or vintage shoes, refers to that metal "V Cleat" at the back of the heel. Those are notorious for being very slippery on certain surfaces and have lead to many people slipping and falling. Some people who buy/wear Florsheims that have the V Cleat opt to change out the heels to rubber/composite heels in order to prevent such slippage and reduce risk of injury.

[@dormantpixi2628]

@@mjay4700 Thanks!

[@gfeast4518]

Jack Frost goodwill always has yeezys but they’re super fake, hopefully you got an authentic pair lol

[@stirfryjedi]

Thanks for your comment Victor, it encouraged me to go out and give it a shot and I found something quite nice, not as great a deal as you but still less than what most people pay just in retail sales tax.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

I've been thrifting all my clothes and shoes for years now. I only buy high quality classic clothing and shoes ( I am a woman ). I have so much fun doing it, and I am recycling; It's my favorite way to recycle. I also donate clothes and shoes to goodwill and The Salvation Army. My sister is also an avid thrift store shopper, with a different slant than mine. She got her husband started on thrifting for his work clothes, as well as prepping supplies, and he has found many goodies. I would love to see more videos like this! Thanks @Trenton & Heath I'm really enjoying your channel! Lisa

[@TrentonHeath]

Craft-O-Matic thank you so much for watching!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@@TrentonHeath I love shoes! I think I missed my calling. I should have become a shoe cobbler. There is a cobbler in SW Missouri that I am going to have resole the vintage nineties Allen Edmonds Amherst shoes I recently purchased on Ebay for $30. If he does a good job, I am thinking of asking him to let me become an apprentice. I'm 61, but in great shape and I love working with my hands, and the idea of making good quality shoes made of leather, of course, last a lifetime!

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

@@craft-o-matic2377 its been three months since your reply.. how did your shoes go? are they what you expected or desired? are they pretty?

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Can you do a video for the ladies ? I need some good work shoes ( the ones we sell at my store hurt my feet so bad I feel it all the way up my leg ).

[@kingfield99]

In the UK we have literally dozens of 'charity shops' in every town, the ones in more expensive areas can sometimes sell really great items at low costs. One of my best finds was a pair of Loakes boots for £10 that lasted me years as well as a nice pair of Barkers brogues for a similar amount. It's getting harder and harder to find these great deals as a lot of pro eBay sellers will scour them clean.

[@williammarshall468]

I literally done this yesterday. I went to 2 Goodwills and found a decent pair of Florsheims long wings in Burgundy.

[@TrentonHeath]

👍

[@garlandgarrett6332]

How awesome that you would try and find great shoes for people at bargain prices and help GoodWill at the same time. Win Win... prices paid enables people to have them resoled and end with high quality shoes.

[@chardenner3147]

Another tip - I wear uncommon sized clothing and shoes. So I've left my business card with a lot of thrift store managers, with my sizes written on the reverse of the card and my "finder's fee" price. It works great for me! Every once in a while, I'll get a call about something in my size. If I buy it, I give my finder's fee to the person who called me.

[@chardenner3147]

@@moon-moth1 - I believe you mis-read my comment. I never "pay under the table" - I pay at the cash register like everyone else. I never ask for anything to be "held back." Plus, you missed that I left my business card with the MANAGER, if the MANAGER of the store approves my request. The employees who contact me are extremely grateful for the additional money they receive because I make it worth their while. No one is forcing anyone to do anything. Not sure why anyone would be upset and outraged at the prospect of earning additional money.

[@staguar]

Are we going to get videos of y'all refurbishing the shoes you bought?

[@Captain.Spaghetti]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.

[@blessedandhappy3921]

I had those Florsheim’s back in the day, believe it or not when they needed to be re-soled they went in the Goodwill box. Who knew.

[@jessicasevilla2529]

You guys are awesome! I've loved talking about pricing. I would like to hear more about what they were to purchase them, what they would be after fixing them up, what the cost was to fix them, etc. Thanks!

[@learningbytaste]

I love this video idea! Haha of course I want you to do one for ladies boots + flats, loafers, but I think the key lessons from this video is relevant for women’s shoes. Thank for for this great video - it’s so interesting!

[@jmkupihea7630]

There’s some great “One and Done” pairs out there for job interviews, funerals, and drama club productions. If you can get away with it and you won’t be wearing it long term, go ahead and buy the $6 Garbage Shoes for your one event they just need to “look nice” for. If you’re really going for long haul shoes you’ll be repairing and loving forever, absolutely go for the best quality you can find and afford. And a further note: Good Shoes are cheaper than knee surgery. Don’t ever skimp on shoes if you’re in a job that involves a ton of standing/moving/labor.

[@TravellingAsh-]

I got a pair of Joseph Cheaney wingtips at Goodwill this week for $4.99. Great condition and original sole. Bam!

[@TrentonHeath]

Great find! 👍

[@AxelXeron]

I'd love to see restoration videos on the shoes you found.

[@seanbryant2848]

I've found some good deals at Goodwill, but also too, don't forget the Salvation Army Thrift Stores... they can also be a great resource! Estate sales, too!

[@TrentonHeath]

Great points! think I foresee some more videos coming. 😉 Thanks for mentioning those additional places to look.

[@seanbryant2848]

@@TrentonHeath ... You're quite welcome! I really love your videos, and the work you both do on shoes and boots! I wish I lived closer!

[@tosca...]

@@TrentonHeath Just a thought. You should post what size they are and see if any subscribers want to take them on 👞🥾👢

[@jodolski]

I’ve always shopped for shoes at Goodwill but not Salvation Army. Their choices tend to pretty crappy. How do you find out more about estate sales? Where do you go?

[@seanbryant2848]

@@jodolski ... I've had some very good luck at some Salvation Army stores; it's catch-as-catch-can, but that's the way with any true bargain hunting project. As for estate sales, look in your local newspapers in the classified ads section; Wednesday and Thursday editionss are best in my area, and probably that is a timing thing, as sale planners usually want a weekend to be open for an estate sale. If you do not have a local newspaper, try the paper in the closest large city; also, look at Facebook Marketplace, estate sales are listed there in social media now more as this venue is becoming popular. I would also just use your favorite search engine and type in "Estate sales [your home town]"... happy hunting!

[@TreyNitrotoluene]

2:00 keep in mind $6 to look even better at a job interview could be completely worth it. Goodwill can always help get you in the door.

[@DougHinVA]

I got a like-new Jos. A . Bank shirt for $5.... they ere in my town a few years back in a store for about $55 and up... Top quality everything!

[@yammmit]

@@DougHinVA Those shirts are always way too baggy on me. Only dress shirt brand that actually fits me without making me look like a balloon is Express’s “extra slim” line

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

I worked in a thrift store for a year. If my size wasn't EU 47 my closet would be filled with Loake, Crocket & Jones & Bally Scribe.

[@TrentonHeath]

All fantastic shoes!

[@dudenamedclem]

"Great quality shoes on a shoestring budget..." Well played, sir. This is exactly what I've been looking for, love your content and keep it up!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Christoph! Glad you enjoyed.

[@DancingSpacePotato]

My best find was a pair of never worn color 8 Rancourt Beefroll loafers for $20. Second best was a very worn ( or perfectly broken in and patina’d ) pair of Red Wings round toe Supersole for $9! I cleaned them up and they’re one of my most favorite pairs of boots

[@jennypaxton8159]

I recently scored a pair of sharkskin Allen Edmonds at Goodwill for my dad. They cost all of $3, and didn’t even need any repair or resoleing! Amazing. Plus: I would’ve known they were sharkskin, and I would’ve seen they were made in America, but without this channel I would not have recognized the Allen Edmonds name!

[@MW-pw9ip]

LOL! After getting my first series of KZbin vids creeping into my feed showing you guys, on a whim I hit the Goodwill down the road. I found two 13 E3 Allen Edwards, “Fairfied” and another slip on loafer, gently worn, all for $24.99 out the door. I even took a picture of it all. I’m hooked. Great vid BTW. I recommend a follow up vid on the resoling and rehabilitation of the Florsheim Executive Imperial. They are #1 on my list for a grail find at my local Goodwill...still looking. Keep up the great work!

[@TrentonHeath]

That’s awesome! Great finds!

[@ung0liant]

got my own grail find at a hole-in-the-wall no-name thrift store. 1978 florsheim imperial black shell cordovan longwing bluchers, for $10. they had a special model number starting with a 3 instead of 9 because they were special ordered after black shell discontinued. pretty great find, i have been enjoying the exciting world of finding ways of stripping 40 year old wax off of shell vamps.

[@MW-pw9ip]

The vid Trenton and Heath did a while ago addressing shoes they would “avoid” was very helpful and I’m glad my Goodwill has not watched it. The shoes T&H discussed are all placed on a “premium” rack at the Goodwill and all the better, re-soleable shoes are all on the general shoe rack. I couldn’t have told you a single thing about quality shoes a year ago, now I’ve seen all kinds of higher end shoes, most of which are still in great shape, on sale for $14.99 or lower (most not in my size though). Thanks!

[@ung0liant]

@@MW-pw9ip my goodwill technique involves bringing the ones they mark up to the front with the cheaper ones and complaining that "these shoes with this $20 price tag were with all these other $6 shoes, this was a mis-tag, please reduce to $6". i swear they actually do it half the time. they don't need manager approval to do it either, dont let them fool you.

[@anderstietz809]

YES, we need a follow up vid on the Florsheim restoration! BTW, are they a sz 11.0 C ? 😁

[@RMGCBG]

*not sure if you read comments, 5 years ago in Hudson, NY I was in shoe area. Saw a beautiful pair of black loafers that said “made in Italy” I used my phone to look them up. They were Santoni penny loafers. Researching model they were $995 new! That’s more than all my shoes total. I’ve conditioned, polished and kept in shoe trees. Some heel wear and sole wear but Made in Italy still readable. I sent pictures to a cobbler for a tuneup repair for an estimate. My favorite shoes! I paid $7 that’s right $7 love your show!

[@diannaloveshenry]

The greater finds are found at thrift shops! Our area CWU (Chritian Women United) thift store has such a great give and take of inventory. ALL shoes are $1 a pair. 100% goes to our community endeavors. Always quality inventory😊

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Amazing content, thanks for taking the time to drive around and show us how to do it.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed.

[@janetteehan8230]

I love Goodwill. I found a pair of vintage Men's Gucci loafers for $ 20 at my local Goodwill last week.

[@cyvycymusic1096]

This video is going to guarantee shoe enthusiasts will start storming Goodwill til the good deals have ran out, Leaving the bad leftovers for the late comers.

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@yorkshirethegreat]

@CyvycyMusic True, but folks love shopping and searching for bargains. Value for money will be there, just keep looking!

[@kweenkathy]

Reduce, reuse, recycle! Everyone wins!

[@elizabethholden9351]

There are Salvation Army, Savers, Thrift Stores, Junior Leagues, Church Rummages, Flea markets, Estate and yard sales, consignment and of course the internet. Its all in the hunt.

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

I wish I was still in the UK, there you can find a lot of those Goodwill ( Thrift ) stores....but here in Germany its all privatized and you have to go to antique stores or second hand stores, which have quite a limited selection

[@Aggnog]

Very nice to have access to places like this, in the end all this is possible because of the heritage and tradition that got these shoes made in the first place. In europe, unless you live in england there's a much lower chance of finding anything close to quality at least when it comes to shoes in a physical second hand location.

[@ttop64]

Todays video couldn't have come at a better time. I just was at my local Goodwill store last week and got a pair of pristine Magnanni monk straps for $6.99. From what I've learned from you guys they look to be a Blake stitch leather sole and also look to have a stacked leather heel ( although I'm not positive about the heels ). For someone like me who has champagne taste and a beer budget thrift store shopping is the way to go. For me it's the thrill of the hunt. Even when I travel I'll check out thrift stores in other towns. Again , great video today guys and keep 'em coming. BTW Salvation Army and estate sales are also good places for great finds. :)

[@TrentonHeath]

Great find! Yep, most Magnanni’s are blake stitched. I believe some may be Goodyear welted, and if I remember correctly, many do have leather blocks. Great point regarding the Salvation Army and estate sales.

[@DiscoFang]

And with the estate sales there may be a chance someone actually died in the shoes. Perhaps morbid but, well, by consequence that is the possible reality.

[@abarrick09]

Next video, fix the florsheim shoes.

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

One of my favorite finds was a pair of wingtip Florsheims for 7 bucks.I was never a big fan of wing tips until I started seeing the Elegant Oxford and seeing how great they looked.The shoes that I found were in great condition judging by the lack of wear on the heels. I started using my shoeshining skills and now they look like new.

[@rogcorry6616]

Great video! I picked up a pair of Allen Edmond Big Sur last week for $6.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@1Corinthians15.1-4]

Wow lol. The folks at Goodwill don't know what they're selling. Lol!

[@mlast2181]

I'd definitely watch a video about what to look for in the ladies shoes, especially boots.

[@dougharkness6776]

Thanks for the great videos! Since your ebay video I have been watching for a good bargain, but the Goodwill idea is much better since I can go see the shoes in person and make sure they fit!

[@stirfryjedi]

Just wanted to thank both of you, a day after watching this I went to Goodwill without any hope but just on the promise of your video. For $9 I landed a mint pair of Clarks Wallabees low tops, in my size and color, literally unworn crepe sole & thick leather. Exactly what I needed for a date, because I won't buy dress shoes until somebody twists my arm, these can be dressed up for a few years at least.

[@jman4817]

Shine the shoes up, and hit them with a little disinfectant spray, and you are ready to roll through town with good-looking shoes! But don't forget the disinfectant spray!

[@thegreatcatsby409]

Boy, that was an informative and fun video. Thanks guys! Great finds plus you're supporting a helpful organization.

[@rupexo]

your channel is my absolute favourite here on youtube. keep up the fantastic content and thanks so much for putting these videos out, both of you!

[@andya2665]

I was never into shoes like these until I started watching your videos thanks

[@rocnoir4233]

Over here in Australia we have Salvation Army and St Vincent. I checked out a local store two days after watching this and found a pair of Red Wings 9107. I'm gonna get them resoled in Vibram soon then they'll be my casual/summer hiker. Not bad for 20 bucks!

[@Crog2]

These guys help our planet by repairing a shoes and preventing a generation of waste.

[@Crackers2549]

There is nothing like quality shoes, take it to the bank...! On down the road as you age, you'll be glad you purchased excellent shoes!... T & H are spot on...! Love your video's ...Greg

[@victorcolon8521]

I found your channel a week ago and I'm hooked !! I always loved high quality shoes but my pocket doesn't allow purchasing them. This is a great alternative. Thanks !!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so very much for watching!

[@TyBraek]

Goodwill is the only place I buy clothes and shoes now. You can find really high quality stuff for really cheap. It’s much less wasteful and you get really good quality stuff. I’ve found bean boots for $20, $200 brand new thorogood boots for $35, and a bunch of other stuff all the time!

[@mojave1434]

A video about Johnson and Murphy would be great since it looks the the shoes they sell are a mixed bag of quality, I'd love to see a video about about what styles/shoe types to avoid and what shoes are worth looking into.

[@TrentonHeath]

We have a video of the top ten not to buy.

[@Ryukushin]

Take care and be safe out there, I can’t make you wear a mask but I can hope your safe and well. Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to go take a look at the local shops to see what I can find

[@almendoza0713]

For those you have a new pair, my issue have always been the breaking period. My feet would go through pain and suffering for about 1-2 weeks wearing them straight. Once the period is gone, they become very comfortable. Now if there’s no breaking period, all day long new pair. But that’s not the case. Would resole. Great video.

[@DDFYO]

Got a pair of Nick's Builder Pro boots from a lady who sent them off to be resoled, then had a serious injury before they came back. Got them for $50 with brand new soles, and took them to a cobbler i know and got them cut-down to a 6-inch boot, and stitched for $12 lol. Safe to say that it was a steal in all aspects

[@SouthOfGate]

Fantastic and of course can’t wait to see the restorations!

[@jes4811]

Great video, more people should shop second hand. Getting a good deal while helping others. Will there be a follow up how the shoes look after som e treatment?

[@TrentonHeath]

Definitely agree! We may do a follow up on a couple of them.

[@markyoung01maccom]

Love your contents guys. As an Australian in Australia well we NEVER have anything in our op shops even close to this!

[@philliphempel3068]

Would have loved to see how you bring each pair of shoe back to a starting point for a new owner and how much the treatment would add up to the total invest, just in order to justify the whole process by comparing to a brand new version from the factory! Does it make sense?

[@nathanbeard513]

What I’ve noticed with places like GoodWill is that if you have a more rare or on the other end an extremely popular size you will have an impossible time finding your size. Because they’re usually gone before you get there or they will never get your size in stock.

[@miggrodriguez9996]

I've been going to GW to buy books, (I'm an avid reader) for about 4 or 5 years, but about 3 years ago I found my first pair of J&M boots that did not need any repair, then I got hooked on Florsheim. What I do is, if I like the style, color and quality but is not my size, I look for it on Florsheim online and buy the exact size, avoiding the anxiety of not knowing if I'm going to keep them or return them (hassle). At the moment I own 7 pairs of boots, all in great condition, Johnston & Murphy, Florsheim, Frye, Red Wing and Cole Haan which are inexpensive but very good looking. Boots and books!

[@TheAlpineShepherdBoy]

I went out today and found two really nice pairs of shoes. I spent a total of 19 dollars and original price on them would have been 300-350 dollars for each pair. Very nice finds for my first outing looking at goodwill for shoes!

[@annafarris5382]

Please please make a video of you refurbishing the Florsheim shoes you bought!

[@18-tube-wattamp64]

I agree: J & M’s made in the USA or Italy from back in the day were good, maybe great. I still have 2 pairs from the late 1990’s that are well made and have only been re-soled once. I would like to know more about when this brand started slipping.

[@POWER-LINKS]

Goodwill store up in Northwest Houston gets donations from all kinds of Dr.'s, Lawyers, sports stars and numerous other very rich people in that neighborhood. They donate some serious clothes.

[@walterrandall3951]

This is awesome. I have done it. Not a great pair, but I got a pair of johnston and murphy breland kilties that looked like they had been worn twice. $7. That was in 2010.

[@gerry3595]

How do you treat used shoes to avoid getting athlete's foot or other fungi?

[@pittschapelfarm2844]

Honestly, I'd never thought of going to GW for shoes. Thanks for this great advice and great show!

[@matthewmusgrove5693]

This video is like déjà vu. I dropped off a pair of shoes to you gents on Wednesday and went to goodwill and common threads thrift shop there in Columbia. I scored a pair of brown vintage Florsheim Imperial wingtips for $3 at Common Threads! You’ll be seeing them soon for a re sole 😁

[@TrentonHeath]

Awesome! Congratulations on the find.

[@stgermain1074]

I see Florsheim Imperials all the time at my local Goodwill. And a ton of Johnston & Murphy, for obvious reasons, living in Middle TN. Those Allen Edmunds for $10 two weeks ago were a rarity.

[@JuanHerrera-pf6hc]

I was the same way when it comes not wearing shoes someone else wore until my friend remided me about bowling lol we have at sometime put our feet in shoe that has atleast seen hundreds of peoples

[@novembermiss]

Fantastic video! Doing a video featuring Goodwill shopping was brilliant--would love if you'd do one for the ladies when you get a chance. Would also love (even though they're not from a customer) to see a video of you restoring those vintage Florsheims!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@BobbyReed]

Oh yes, there are treasures to be had for a song. Recently two mint Allen Edmonds from the same GW store (same rack) on different days: $10 + $14.99; someone must have died. In my (very average) 8D. Boom. Here in Los Angeles we have lots of great inventory to dig through. All the thrift stores here are gold mines. Big cities have big stuff. Thanks for promoting the thrift culture. It's important now, and will only increase in relevance. No one needs new ANYTHING. The planet is maxed out, as you may have heard.

[@TrentonHeath]

Bobby Reed thank you very much!

[@q-storm767]

I found half a dozen of decent looking Rockport shoes at Goodwill and 2nd Ave in the last couple of years. And I found a pair of $200 Air Jordan 4s for $20 at a Salvation Army Family store.👍🏿👍🏿😏😊

[@jayreiter268]

Of course you know if you ask around they will tell you on the QT there is a guy that is setup to buy the shoes. He gets a call when the shoes are sorted. That is the way it is done in Long Beach sorting Center.

[@mtpokit]

Great vid Trent. Knowing how to search the thrift stores websites is key. My latest score was a brand new pair of AE Byrons with stretchers and bags for $37 bux + shipping. Sometimes they even offer one penny shipping to move stock out faster. I've also gotten some duds too like the Clark leather slip ons that were 2 different size shoes. Tagged wrong from factory. That is a chance you take buying online.

[@mondogranado4752]

Great video for us common guys with great tips on what to look for. Thank you!

[@TealCheetah]

Check your local, often nonprofit thriftstores first. Goodwill doesn't need the business, your local animal shelter thrift store does.

[@MindbodyMedic]

I paid $60[equivalent in UK] for a pair of Bourton trickers brogues that retail for $530. they're well used but have protective sole fitted and have clearly been taken care of with saphir. Buying used from shoe enthusiasts is as a good a bet as any. Love my 'new' brogues. Heavy with double thick leather sole

[@TrentonHeath]

Great buy!

[@robertsecor2003]

On Shopgoodwill.com I bought a pair of high top Timberland boots. Paid $25 maybe and the shipping was about $11. Came to me in the factory box. Neither boot was laced up, but tied with a factory knot. Looked the soles, never touched the ground. Brand new high top Timberlands cost about $150 and are worth every penny of this $150. Great comfy, really comfy, boots for maybe $36.

[@drumpatterns1]

Great idea, I'm going to start my search tomorrow I've been to Goodwill so many times and never thought about buying to resole I'm stoked so thanks for the inspiration

[@kimjohnson2751]

Saw this video a few weeks ago and checked out a local thrift store. Found a couple pair of boots that just needed a bit cleaning. So checked out another a short distance away first shoe was a vintage Florsheim antelope shoe. A week later another store 3 pairs of Allen Edmonds, 2 pairs Florsheims and a Cole Haan all for $46 ! And all in pristine condition.

[@whiterosesj]

Exactly the info I was looking for! Thank you ✨

[@RobBread1]

Good advise, good info. Thanks for all that. Definitely learning a lot from you guys.

[@geliz1269]

That was a great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I’d love to see a Good will Women’s haul.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much for watching! We’ll try to do that.

[@jenniferschmitzer299]

i concur, not just big old brands like lv or chanel.. like good quality shoes that have several 1000000kms left in them. i have a pair of boots i commissioned from an expat italian cobbler in sydney nsw .. they are stacked, lace up and unfortunately the leg size is too big cos i lost weight fiver years after having them made. will i get rid of them? noooooooo

[@MJ-qe5lg]

Just picked up two pair of Allen Edmonds yesterday at Goodwill. Love the channel keep it up.

[@TrentonHeath]

M J wow, that’s awesome!

[@willtrax71]

Ahhh I love the Goodwill Store, incredible bargains and helping the Community. Semper Fidelis Guys I love the Videos

[@adriansaavedra7923]

I found a pair of Allen Edmonds McAllisters (in rough shape but fixable) because of this video and knowing what to look for, as well as your other videos on what to expect for quality. Thank you guys so much

[@ThriftedGent]

Great suggestions & feedback guys! One suggestion I would add is to find out what days are the 50% off days in order to save more money! I'm an avid thrifter and I appreciate you guys giving the thrift stores some love! 🙏

[@TrentonHeath]

Great point!! 👍

[@JSmoothP]

My heart….you literally picked up my go to RockPort Dress show as a shoe not to get FIRST SHOE haha

[@pak3ton]

Duuuuuuuuuude im from colombia and i just coment because i saw 5:16 i use to wear those shoe when i was kid like 12/13 in that time everybody was using those shoes. It brings me many memories of my childhood

[@istoikiskeptik]

I do this often here in the Philippines. I picked up a Florsheim Imperial Made in the USA in Burgundy. Price was $5. It didn't really fit well. I bought it anyway. 😂 I'll just give this away this Christmas to my nephews.

[@siguureinartraustason8564]

I bought old pair of dexter lwb on eaby. I cleaned them with acetone and after that I conditioned the shoes. Took them to my cobbler and he re shaped the shoe as well as got vibram 430 on the bottoms. Great option for a more casual pair of dress shoes if you want a lot of grip with out a bulky sole. One of the best investment I ever done with a pair of shoes

[@williedeananencounterwithg439]

Great video thrifting is way to go, ebay Goodwill can't tell you how many pairs of Gucci and Ferragamo loafers I've pickup on ebay for a steal and had them resoled awesome video.

[@scdobserver835]

This is VERY educational. Thanks, guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SiHawk]

Great video... I've purchased 3 pair of Red Wing Heritage boots on Shop Goodwill website, and best part is all 3 pair of boots together totaled less than half the cost of a single pair of new Red Wing boots.

[@rosssmith9870]

Already been doing this before I saw the video. Have several pair of expensive shoes bought at goodwill cheap. Also have a good selection of suit jackets paying 6 to 10 bucks each. I generally focus mainly on the suit jackets dressing Italian Spezzato style with JC Penny black slacks. However if your a man don't tell women you bought them at goodwill when they ask or compliment you on your clothes. Many women are turned off by people buying and wearing other peoples clothes.

[@dudemanmanguy1957]

I’ve bought the sperry topsiders same pair twice super comfortable and 85$ each time 8 bucks is a steal

[@NikitaAndI]

Hi Trenton & Heath, love your channel btw. I stumbled on your channel when I was looking for ASMR vids. The refurbishing vids are my fave because it's unintentional ASMR. My vids suggestions for your future vids would be 1) Go to Goodwill again & actually refurbish a shoe that you'd purchased 2) Do more ASMR vids and lastly... 3) Do a video where you both show us your shoe collection & which ones are your faves

[@rhdtv2002]

I found some Sears shoes that look identical to Florsheim Imperials from that same time period 70-80s..the soles amd heal are in great shape. I shined them and they look beautiful