TRANSFORMATION - From DRESS SHOES to KITCHEN SHOES | Helping Out a Customer

[@TrentonHeath]

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[@craft-o-matic399]

They look excellent guys! Your client is definitely a smart gentleman with very good taste! Thank you for sharing this! Lisa

[@gozziozzi]

I Will, but hey, you have to go up at least one zize. That shirt you had on was way to small for you round your neck and shoulders;)

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Dress shirts are very comfortable, more comfortable the Polos especially if you plan to wear a jumper or jacket on top.

[@TrentonHeath]

@@gozziozzi After seeing this video, I definitely agree. All of that working out had been paying off. 😉😁💪

[@sisleymichael]

Outstanding. Brilliant decision to make a wedge sole. Restaurant work means pure on your feet time. Those shoes are going to be super comfortable. I hope the customer loves them. Love this video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sasquatch885]

I’m a retired food service worker. Those would have been a vast improvement over what I wore for many years!👍🏻

[@N00dle3ffect]

Your craftsmanship always surprises me with your repairs! Can’t wait until recrafting is reopened to send my pair in! Good work as always!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much.

[@paul_domici]

The amount I walk in the city every day these are a dream pair of shoes!!! Great Job guys!!!

[@chucksouth4258]

Thanks for the answer about the cork....excellent work to watch!

[@rodconner9079]

Smart move on Danial's part in two ways, taking a pair of quality shoes and adapting to the "use" environment and having you guys to make that happen ......... Quality all the way around!!! Be Safe

[@Brajin1]

This is actually brilliant. Honestly not a bad idea to do on any wedge style shoe/boot where you want a different sole pattern. I would totally due this to my Thursday moc toe boots.

[@NonLegitNation2]

I can relate to this customer. I worked in a restaurant for about 2 yrs and ended up just getting some really cheap, slip resistant, black, ugly shoes from Walmart. I think that is what most people end up doing. I think this is a much better option lol.

[@protoman2260]

It depends, I wouldn’t even care if I was working at a kitchen at McDonald’s or something. If it was a high end restaurant I’d do this but nothing else besides that. With that said, I was shocked at how good these shoes look with the new soles.

[@pascaldesnoeck8671]

Always AMAZING to see 100% craftsmanship 👍👍👞👞

[@wyattstephens8389]

Hi guys! Are you able to do more of these or is this a one time thing for a video? I work for a restaurant, a few coworkers and myself would be interested in this service. Thank you!

[@StarWarriorMusic]

Been wanting to do this for so long! Saving this for reference

[@brunonjezic6208]

They look really cool!

[@gregorioavalos1256]

Amazing service for this guy. I love them

[@tommysmith7031]

Looking stylish in the kitchen!

[@iHustleLXXXI]

I would like to see a video on you guys doing a Grant Stone Boot like the Ottawa, Diesel, Edwards, and/or Brass boot. I would love to see them taken apart and resoled. Thanks in advance!

[@rogergirouard]

we used to call that type of shirt a popover, love em

[@pepemontoya9634]

Omg , I been working in kitchens for 30 years and now I have to use the over shoe for my redwings I tried to explain this process to my local cobbler and he didn’t want to do it, you guys are awesome and I’m so happy for the guy he going to be a happy chef

[@KyleSnarr]

We’ll done. Please keep these intriguing form-meets-function transformation vids comin’!

[@brunonjezic6208]

Alternative for heeled version would be vibram 430 in my experience. They work great on till flor that had oil and stuff. Just i would add leather midsole because they are kind of firm

[@tompaciga7386]

They look great i think those soles would work great for anyone that has to wear a dress shoe .In less than ideal conditions

[@Bigbopper01]

A new niche. Y’all would make a fortune.

[@anthonygardner400]

My thinking as well.

[@thedom1678]

Classic definition of form following function. Works every time.

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

Great video! I love the high quality kitchen shoe resole. Wish I had a pair! Those polo shirts look mighty fine and I'll probably get a couple soon. Those sandles are tempting, would make a perfect gift for my best friend for the summer. Thanks for all that you guys do.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate you watching.

[@stephenremington8448]

I think the totally flat sole with the wedge, like having the heel on the inside of the sole, is a good look, and more grip area. It would seem logically the way all shoes should be?

[@kristavthatsme3178]

Great job on the shoes, guys! Daniel had the right idea. Great style with functionality! P. S. Love the look of the polo on you Trent. It suits you!! 🙂

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much…to both compliments! 😉😊

[@bevinmodrak4997]

Awesome job!

[@clubdemagiedemontreal]

OMG! WHY?? IS THAT CORK SO SATISFYING? LOL🤣😍🤩

[@frankthebeachcomber]

Yeah.. if you guys start doing custom chef/kitchen shoes.. that's a good market.

[@par3caddy]

Those are beautiful uppers

[@skotskiable]

Vibram is not just a name brand, it outlasts any other I have ever experienced myself. And, the restaurant business is the hardest to deal with when resoling shoes, except for maybe the trucking industry; once your midsoles are impregnated with diesel, or cooking oil ..... good luck with trying to get ANY product to stick to that! Stitch on a new mid-sole and start over. Been there.

[@richardksimpson800]

One thing that is never mentioned in cobbler videos is just how physical it is. Some of these boots and shoes sure look like they have to be wrestled with to get them apart and then the reassembly takes some elbow grease as well. Great Stuff!

[@D_Jilla]

Looking great in that polo, my guy!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@brianathern9154]

Whether you're in the shop, jobsite or in the kitchen all day I'm reminded of the best advice that our Snap-On tools dealer shared with me a few decades ago..."You can buy a cheaper wrench or socket for the job and still get it done but don't cheat your feet kid." Great 2.0 kitchen version of a quality pair of shoes.

[@jlore6344]

Those came out awesome. Best dressed kitchen ever!

[@harveypost1841]

Soledad CNA just came in room get breakfast tray had too rewind..woof..

[@bbrachman]

Seems like this should be a large segment of the shoe wearing population. Fancy on the top and hefty worklike on the bottom. I think Daniel has come up with a niche market for high quality uppers with working soles. Smart. Hope he likes them and they work.

[@sandyj1561]

So love your videos lads ty

[@lorini11]

Fantastic,,, really beautiful

[@BradahBri]

Collars must pop!

[@pherble]

The Vibram Newporter (what was used here) is a brilliant sole for traction. Kitchen or hiking on slippery rocks it doesn't matter.

[@tomvoncharon6359]

Beautiful

[@thedynamicsolo4232]

I don't know why, but watching you rebuild/refashion/refurbish shoes is a great release for me. I work in the automotive business and after a stressed out day I can honestly say it "decompresses" me. Jesus Christ gives me peace, but Trent and Heath mellow me out before bedtime. Thank you fella's and God bless you as you grow your YT channel. I would like to donate some Allen Edmonds Double monk straps to you for a good cause (sell them and give the money to Vets?). They are in brand new condition.

[@Richet125]

Now they look like a pair of sunbelt Samuel Hubbard's with the welt dyed to match!! 😂😂

[@carlpaladino427]

That’s a great look for those shoes and functional too.

[@franciscotorres1005]

Man i need to this for my dad! Hes a restaurant General Manager and this would be way better than just tossing them after a year! Im gonna have to send an email out to you guys 😅

[@markmilan01]

Great job guys! Different look for soles but looks good!

[@pants6416]

Great improvement, but I'm wondering if the uppers need wax or something else to protect them from spills.

[@kevincolvey4406]

Love it...

[@mpdonlan]

I had these soles on whites boots and they were a godsend on new epoxy kitchen floors

[@tinydancer7426]

Thank you for answering the question about the hot cork storage. But, it still looks like oatmeal cookie dough. Toss in a few big fat flies (dead of course) and you'd have a reasonable facsimile of oatmeal raisin cookies. 😋 Yum!

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@thomasgiovinozzo4059]

As I’m sure others who have been in the biz have said, I wish I had these back in the day: A sturdy, well-constructed, beautiful shoe that can take the heat, grease, water, etc. but not look like the Rockport crap that was the only option back in the day. Props to y’all.

[@williamcooper2368]

U guys do such amazing work.❤️

[@kerajinansandal3112]

I really enjoyed watching you work on your shoes looking very professional❤

[@michaelhaddan1965]

Fabulous. Masterful~~

[@DMorgan77]

Fantastic job and great video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching.

[@crashlanding6997]

What a fantastic video, loved that you explained the thought process moving through the transformation. True masters of your craft, it's crazy to think I almost missed this video because of the unassuming thumbnail. Keep at it y'all!

[@jquill6]

You did a great job , not sure I’d do that to such a nice pair of shoes myself though.

[@kevinmcd112]

Holy cow!! That's a huge shoe!!

[@CarlosSejas2007]

I love the vids TnH!

[@Big_daddy_1170]

Awesome

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Those shoes look super comfy now. Why cant we get ready made shoes like these ? Great job guys.

[@danielmendez3099]

Daniel here!! I LOVE EM. I'm Daniel from TX tho. still love em....

[@kevinorr6880]

I would have thought you’d have put a layer of leather, and then the rubber sole. Interesting to see.

[@sharonglowka2603]

Great job they look really nice.

[@ttop64]

Daniel definitely had the right idea with this conversion because as you said not only are shoes for the culinary business poorly made and basic black they aren't the most attractive footwear either.If he takes care of the uppers they should last him for years. BTW what model of AE's were those? They are a nice looking shoe.

[@TrentonHeath]

To be honest, I’m not sure. I was going to look for you, but we’ve already mailed them back.

[@hnaht321]

looks like a Carlyle

[@ttop64]

@@hnaht321 Thank you.

[@Che3esyMcLove]

The Transformation looks intresting ... I like 👍

[@michaelmeyers2026]

Great creative redesign and craftsmanship! I think that I could benefit with a wedge over heel for driving commercial vehicle, oil and diesel and slip resistant.🙏😎👍

[@mr.mathews6485]

Those look awesome! Can you give a ballpark idea of what that resold would cost??

[@jimhuskins8506]

Always a pleasure to watch you fellows work. Do you know of a book or instruction manual or website that gives detailed instructions on the various functions of a shoe finisher. Mine is a Sutton Landis 2000 from the mid nineties.

[@SkepticalRaptor]

In the future, could you give a quick description of the quality of the shoe before you refurbish it. Like the quality of the stitching, or whether it was real leather in the heel block. I like hearing your opinions.

[@gagecarty4290]

I didn't know that shoes worn in a hot damp environment require a different compound to fix the outer sole to the inner sole, master craftsmen 😊

[@bernandoturner4840]

When it come to Shoe’s,yall are Rockstars.👻

[@jasonpreston4858]

I've been a cook for 20 years if the client is reading the comments do not trust the heels on on those shoes, they will betray you! Shoes for Crews tread pattern is the best. I've had my Red Wings resoled three times.

[@ag4103]

Can you elaborate a bit

[@jasonpreston4858]

@@ag4103 20 years is 2 decades a client is a customer and there's a difference between saying non slip and slip resistant Shoes for Crews is non-slip that means it works

[@michaelfuller2153]

Nice work! Looks like a winner! 😊

[@Sam-vs5kg]

Damn I used to bartend I would've loved this with my boots

[@nateung]

Ahh, nothing like a cup of coffee while watching Trenton & Heath

[@TrentonHeath]

We always appreciate you watching! Have a great weekend.

[@rubendevereaux6086]

Could you have use the stacked leather he'll also?

[@user-hv1lk9zd3j]

Very cool work, as always. Was it necessary to change the cork? Previous looks are quite normal. p.s. Daniel should try thinner laces.

[@doug_sports_collector]

Nice transition

[@belsarerc]

Great job guys! Why did u build the wedge sole and did not use a vibram’s christy sole instead?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! The customer asked for this specific oil resistant sole.

[@LordOfHunger777]

Nice

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

Hot cork time isn’t my favorite time…so it’s not everyone’s favorite time. 😂

[@marksd5650]

He must be a server as opposed to working the line. Behind the line (with fish and beef juice and hot oil flying) you’ll destroy those uppers. A high quality clog is the preferred footwear behind the line, not those Crocs which some people like but they suck. Best Regards

[@barrysegal4964]

I have found that ripple soles work best in those conditions

[@danielbonds4857]

What's the advantages and disadvantages of hot cork and cork board?

[@NiteJerk]

I NEED THIS! All shoes for crews sell is garbage and only last a couple of months at best.

[@boscokid9524]

Get a pair of Allen Edmonds with Dainite soles. Pretty much the same thing. They might no5 have as much tread but should work well.

[@fabianorellanatorrents6227]

Hola cómo les va en EE UU aquí en chile un un otoño muy frío es temporada de botas de cuero Caterpillar Timberland saludos amigos

[@tenags0708]

Hey guys, I love your videos, and I love a 10 min length video, but if I may, I’d like to offer some constructive feedback. The video felt “rushed”- like the scenes were short and the cuts came fast. I think if each scene were just 5 secs longer, you could squeeze this into a 14-16 min video, and it would have that slowed down pace; similar to a lot of your older videos. I still love watching you guys work, so I hope this comment is taken respectfully. Keep up the great content!

[@lutherfox5744]

Is it better to apply the Saphir Renovateur Cream using a glove or cloth? Because I've seen you guys do both.

[@mrjughead87]

8:08 When conditioning the leather, is it best for the leather to be warm/hot or damp at all? How does the leather absorb the conditioner best?

[@gregorioavalos1256]

Re: The cork tubes: get a bag sealer, 25$ investment to ensure the cork stays fresh.

[@R.J._Lewis]

A lot of people in the comments are saying how great an idea this is, but I have to say that unless he's the manager/front of house, he may end up regretting this. People keep choosing the cheapies for a reason: if they get burned, the uppers get covered in grease or staining food, or if the daily tasks include anything that might scratch the upper, they can simply toss the shoes and get a new pair. They smell like food and the kitchen? Toss em. Delivery guy rolled over em with his dolly? Cut em off at the ER and toss em. With fine leather uppers like these, you'd have to be so careful not to damage the good part. There are good quality slip- and oil-resistant shoes out there, but most of my service industry friends didn't buy them because they didn't want shoes that they had to care about.

[@haphazard1342]

Right, there's a reason you see so many back of house professionals wearing Birkenstock kitchen clogs. That or Dansko clogs. Grease and spill resistant sole and upper, nonslip sole, comfortable for all-shift standing.

[@peterloughlin1235]

Great craftsmanship. What was the cost to resole and restore such dress shoes?

[@LigerFan]

I wouldn't usually say anything about this but I feel chatty. As someone who enjoys watching your videos, really enjoys the spreading of the cork, and does miss the can, I'd always though the cork came in the can. A question I have though is how did the cans come into use in the first place? Was the idea to put some cork in a smaller, more manageable container and then you guys found out the can wasn't good at keeping the air out? Just curious. In any case, fare thee well to the cans.

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha…yep, you guessed it. The can was originally used for some kind of liquid. We started using it for the cork, but it became too dried out.

[@9soccerplayr]

yall made those into the lamborghini sterrato of shoes

[@randolphfriend8260]

💙

[@roncooke2188]

Shirts and shoes

[@lr3.3]

I don't get it - why do I find the destruction, then the recreation of a shoe so soothing. I must be weird ??

[@lp-xl9ld]

We're I in his position, I'd be less concerned with what the shoes look like and more with how they feel--as you said, the man's on his feet all shift. Of course, if you can get BOTH--as apparently happened here--all the better😊