Can These Red Wings Actually Be Fixed?

This pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers is in BAD shape! Red Wing told the owner of these boots that they would not fix them. He contacted us and asked if we were up to the task of restoring these Red Wing boots. We took on the challenge, and in this video, we'll see if it was possible. Time for another restoration!
* Philippians 4:13
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[@justinmcgill4806]

I find the pure, unalterred sounds of these repairs so satisfying

[@lrla8657]

I’ve seen other ‘shoe masters’ and they cut so many corners! This channel makes it art!

[@ramonroman4363]

Masters of your trade and resuscitators of long gone shoes and boots. What an enjoyment watching you do your work, thanks.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much! We really appreciate you watching.

[@CowSaysMooMoo]

@@TrentonHeath So, how many hours were spent, and what was the cost?

[@jam9297]

​@@CowSaysMooMooI imagine probably close to if not more than the cost of a pair of new redwings.

[@MrSychnant]

Shoe repairers and proper cobblers are a dying breed where i come from in the UK my family were cobblers going back to the 17th century, my grandfather and his son (my father) sold their shop in the 1940,s and my father carried on doing repairs in his shed until his retirement. I still have all the old tools hammers lasts etc but sadly i was never interested in the trade and at 77 i am well past it but it was interesting in the video to see the tools being used although i notice craft knives seem to have replaced the original style. keep up the good work.. Thank you

[@richyclubsport5155]

I live in Northamptonshire borders, still plenty of cobblers here, all highly rated, probably because it's England capital of shoe and boot makers

[@tonyscowboyshow2344]

That's awesome

[@sAmiZZle82]

​​@@richyclubsport5155yes consider yourselves very fortunate over there! I'm from Melbourne, Australia and there's only one or two cobblers I'd trust with this kind of repair here. Not to mention the price they would charge would be exorbitant!

[@MrSychnant]

@@richyclubsport5155 My family moved from that area in the 18th century and moved north to Chirbury in Shropshire and on to Liverpool eventually.The family name changed slightly from Beamand to Bemand.

[@lesreed1635]

Brilliant repair as usual. Amazing how leather is able to stand up to so much and recover so well. True recycling of footwear.

[@georgeshort5465]

Been in the business of selling shoes for almost 50 years. A good shoe cobbler is a must! I have kept many a customers happy by working with a good cobbler! Once you find one develop a good relationship with him, he will save you a lot of grief . great work guys!

[@rchuyck]

I am always amazed at the craftsmanship and care that you guys put into shoe/boot restoration. I am jealous of the skills you guys have developed over the years, truly impressive. Well done on the boots, they look excellent, hopefully the farmer was as impressed.

[@186bingo]

I absolutely love what you gents did to this pair. This was a phenomenal rebuild. Cheers!

[@rchang824]

Just want to say how cool this is. I've always read that Redwing won't repair this. It's amazing to see the details of what the issue really is. And in a way I kind of now understand Redwing's point. But even more amazing that you guys were able to repair and resole the boot! I've always wondered and now it's answered.

[@jerrywatson1958]

True craftsmen. You make me want to get mine restored. With the prices of shoes these days it's worth it. Thanks for sharing.

[@stumpy2816]

Never ceases to amaze what you guys can do to repair. Well done. 👍👍

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching.

[@ScottCheatham]

That was incredible to watch. Amazing craftsmanship.

[@billofalltrades2633]

What a great repair! I love what you guys do!

[@peterbravestrong]

It's always so good watching a master craftsman doing their thing. Amazing work.

[@MrJackal43]

*NOTHING* beats a good pair of work boots… they fit like a glove and only get better. Especially Red Wings. Those who actually work for a living know.

[@lincroyableprocrastinateur5414]

I love how much old processes and machinery are still used all through the jobs. It's sometimes nice to see old techniques holding up. Beautiful work as always

[@izodope]

there's actually not that much that has changed in the process in the last 60+ years and the machinery was once built to last. it's hard to find new machinery that is half as good as the old stuff.

[@Goose077]

What a thoroughly enjoyable video. Wonderful to see traditional methods with age old machinery being used by skilled craftsmen.

[@serenityinsilence]

These turned out great. Im always fascinated by how well a badly beaten boot can turn around and have a whole new life.

[@goodevins9408]

Just amazing! Thanks for sharing the content

[@adayofforever]

Masters of their craft! Nice work!!

[@91rattoyota]

I really do like it when you guys do boot repair videos. I work outside a lot and I wear work boots easily 99% of the time. Great video and I'm really considering sending you my pair of Redwings that have definitely seen better days.

[@gigi3242]

Watching those old boots come back to life was awesome! Thank you

[@danielreeve3973]

I live 10 minutes from the factory where Vibram soles are made. North Brookfield, Massachusetts. My wife's grandfather worked there after he came home from WWII.

[@kevinwilliams563]

What a great job on the rangers. I never imagined you would save the one boot. Nice work guys.

[@mrcactus1769]

Nice work guys! Keep up the solid work!

[@bigmikeshooter]

Awesome job. Bravo from Greece.

[@RyanNoffsinger]

Fantastic work, as always gentlemen 👏🏻

[@myraholmes8702]

I happened across this channel by curiosity. I didn't think I could be interested, but this work is incredible. You might think it's just a shoe but it's more than that. This is a work of art.

[@OliverReilly1]

Love these videos so much! I needed a new belt for work. Headed straight over to potter and sons. Didn’t even look at any other brands as I knew yours would be the best quality. Expensive being from the UK but I know it will be worth it. I excitedly await its arrival.

[@brianathern9154]

Another challenge accepted and met. Gents I probably would have been shopping for a new pair until I found this channel. I can appreciate the repair work. I got 4 extra years out of my big snowblower with some sheet metal fabrication work learned from my father..a Tinsmith. Y'all helped me keep a pair of 20 year old Redwing boots going. FYI..still on first resole through Redwing but your videos helped me learn how to redurbish at home. Thanks guys

[@TrentonHeath]

That’s awesome! We appreciate you watching.

[@crosenblum]

Love every video, I do especially love it when you apply the hot corn. Also love the intro music. Just thank you.

[@wallacelarry1813]

A true art with true craftsman

[@wallacelarry1813]

Beautiful work guys, wow

[@allenkennedy6748]

I’ve lost track of all the restorations you two have performed. I’ve found that the cost of replacement is not paramount to the owner, it’s comfort and durability. Here’s a suggestion: a tour of the shop and its machinery. The name & function of each, whether it gets your vote after repeated use, how often repair on that element of your business is necessary and whether some implement are no longer useful. I know you have engineered new techniques, so maybe a video highlighting innovations you’ve concocted to solve a problem pair of footwear. Thanks for your videos, makes me more conscious of how I select various brands (I’m unimpressed with a lot of new dress wear designs) and always listen carefully to your comparisons. I find them objective. Keep on, keepin’ on!

[@buney]

Beautiful job. Beautiful old machinery too.

[@rickdog7813]

I'm 65 years old in Lakewood, Ohio. I remember going into "the shoemaker's shop" here when I was a very young child. The thing I remember most was the smell. I'll never forget it. I loved it.😊

[@Sawtooth70]

Beautiful work. 😍😍

[@bornnaked01]

That Philippians 4.13 in description stoked up my fire, thank you.

[@fernandolopez8239]

Great craftsmanship as always better then new.

[@uncled39]

Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@robinkunz8240]

Great video, thanks guys ! Wonderful job on the iron rangers.

[@footnotedrummer]

I have to be honest with you... I (like everyone) love watching you put hot cork in. However... if I were to have you guys repair a set of boots... I'd prefer to have sheet cork. It just seems like it's more consistent in thickness, and may add to overall comfort in the end. Great repair as usual guys! Who would have ever thought that people would find watching shoe and boot repairs so therapeutic? Awesome seeing what it takes to rebuild something that looks like you should throw it out.

[@dubsbarry9963]

Really impressive work! 👏👏👏

[@markmilan01]

Another one! Great job guys! Brought those back from the dead!!!

[@jad6126]

Incredible that you were able to fix that boot. You didnt have a lot to work with and you still got it done. Excellent video!! Those boots turned out amazing.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@brandonmcdaniel930]

I love watching stuff like this. So relaxing and cool as all get out!! Its crazy we always worry of stepping on a nail and who knew they was all the nails already in them. Great job! I subbed. I was thinking at the beginning of the video with all the cutting ,I bet you have had some stitches huh??

[@jpoonyo6910]

As always, it’s a pleasure watching you guys work on Red Wings. I can’t wait to send mine to you guys for the next sole replacement.

[@coreyfeldhaus6887]

I mean then why do they have all the machines

[@FirearmNation]

I've learned so much from yall to the point I gathered up the courage to make my own repairs with just rudimentary tools. Have already saved several hundred that the day I actually pay for a resole, it'll have to be with yall because I need to repay you guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

That’s awesome to hear! So glad to hear the videos have been helpful. Let us know if we can ever help.

[@mariaroldan4200]

Wow! Do you have pics? Would love to see ! I am not that courageous!

[@ctcomm165]

They look better than new. Awesome job.

[@jimmybeauxarts]

Great job 👏

[@natemarshall6504]

Your craftsmanship, his number one

[@gtrplr778]

You guys really went the extra mile. This customer will be amazed and pleased. Top notch work gentleman, wonderful result.

[@jerryhelms9494]

Get that old Farmerto post a review..😊

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Another great restoration gentlemen! I’m sure this customer will be beyond happy!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@johnsheridan8962]

Love watching these vlogs

[@chandlerburrell3001]

Fantastic job!

[@lindasieker1930]

I am amazed at the amount of labor that goes into making shoes! I can't imagine how a cobbler made a living way back when !!

[@whosweptmymines3956]

Awesome job!

[@nathanielcenturion663]

Greetings from France ! Great job guys ! Merci !

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@joebourke1018]

Enjoy your videos y'all do good work.

[@jeffmckeough4012]

Wow what a great job

[@baileypark2641]

Amazing job!

[@MITHO51]

Awesome job 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Jesselovespinball]

Great job gentleman! Red wing actually makes nice boots . I’ve had a pair for 6 years now . They were 400 new . I condition them with mink oil three times a year to keep the leather soft and they are still going strong . If you take care of your leather they will last a very long time ! Thanks for sharing this with us !

[@user-zk7xe4bi6w]

Fascinating!!

[@patrickmiao1698]

You guys are great, I am constantly impressed by your skill level. Awesome!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate appreciate you watching.

[@user-ry7qb4kl2h]

You guys are magicians!!! Respect !

[@buckchase1]

truly amazng results!!!

[@BillHoward-lb4zb]

Quality workmanship

[@kixigvak]

Terrific video, particularly because I have a pair of Redwings at the factory getting refurbished right now. It's interesting how similar this process is to shoeing a horse!

[@wasbeer77]

Love to see your vids, I'm tempted to send my boots out to you guys all the way from New Zealand just to see you work your magic on them. Happy Halloween, lads! Keep the vids coming!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much for watching! Let us know if we can help.

[@eNKa007]

Loved to watch you at master's work.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Watching from Northern Ireland love the channel

[@enduringhope6859]

Y'all are 'miracle workers'!!!

[@tonymaxwell9460]

Beautiful work! I have a pair of Reds w a different type of sole no one in Austin area could fix

[@joserosano955]

Un excelente trabajo, como siempre.

[@themeatcuttingacademy7613]

Great repair! I have a newer pair I was thinking about sending over to get done if they aren't the type that are a pain.

[@bob7230]

Amazing save on those Iron Rangers. The boot restorations are my favorite! 🙂 It’s funny, I didn’t think anyone actually wore those as work boots!

[@sidewwinder]

Well done!

[@ttop64]

The trick is always seeing if Trent and Heath can work their magic on a beat up pair of shoes/boots . The treat is always seeing the finished result . Happy Halloween guys.👻🎃

[@TrentonHeath]

Love it! We appreciate you watching. Happy Halloween!

[@chad0x]

Great job.

[@coryjones9573]

Nice work!

[@abemansor3735]

AWESOME PERFECT WORK.....😁👌👍

[@joeroad6618]

Watching you guys work makes me wish I had something worthy of sending in!

[@billystpaul8907]

Another fine video from people who don't take care of their boots or are way too hard on them...A nice way to wake up on a Saturday morning with a new video..

[@hannahroberts6295]

Haven't watched in awhile. Aren't you guys just getting better and better as what you do!

[@rodconner9079]

Nice work!!! The farmer knew what he had vs buying new and taking a chance; in most cases quality isn't what it used to be!!! A non-typical result, the boot pulling apart where typically the foot or leg gets injured; thinkin' lucky the boot gave-way, huh! The farmer asked if the boot could be fixed... and please do it you can! And that's what yall done. I can appreciate that. Be Safe

[@mikeburch2998]

This is my dream job. I'm so envious. Greetings from Arizona.

[@patriotfox7192]

I like the sheets of cork you used better then the heated particle spread

[@petersilecchio4417]

Great Video. What a Beautiful Job. You worked very hard.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@frankcastle3827]

Those came out nice!!

[@julius13scott]

Love your work guys just frickin cool.

[@AHmad-pm4pb]

Incredible job. Really turn around the boots. Now it look so much prettier

[@elijahbey3366]

These guys are awesome.

[@paul_domici]

Great job guys!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching.

[@created2live1]

I've a question. With all of the time and effort put into fixing these boots, how does the repair bill not equal the same amount as new boots?

[@thomasbassett5028]

That's what I wonder. Great repair and all, but how long did it take, start to finish? and what was the final cost to the customer?

[@user-sg1zd5db4h]

I have a feeling that once you need to replace the welt - likely cheaper to just get new boots. The insole - forget about it! My assumption - customers are assigning a sentimental value to the old boots, and ready to pay extra to keep them going. Very cool craftsmanship though!

[@shadymaint1]

Awesome job as always

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We always appreciate you watching.

[@kpec3]

These craftsman videos are relaxing. I would do crap like this for fun if I had a garage and tools.

[@sklosct7416]

That is one good-looking boot after your handiwork, fellas...well done!

[@genboomxer]

Great stuff as usual. An upgrade you didn't mention is that you added a midsole that wasn't part of the original make of the 8111. When it comes time for mine to be resoled I'm definitely going to ask to have them added.

[@storminscellar7207]

The craftsmanship is amazing, guys!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much!