Expensive Shoes Restored and Given to College Student

A viewer of the channel found this pair of $1,800 John Lobb loafers at a consignment store for just over $7.00!! Instead of keeping this pair of John Lobb shoes for himself, he sent them to us to refurbish, and then the owner plans to give them to a very deserving young man and neighbor. We take this worn-out pair of John Lobb shoes and give them the royal treatment.
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[@nycmaverick]

Jaime is getting a great pair of shoes. But the real story is that when people help people good things happen. My sincere admiration for the guy who wanted to help a good kid and you guys for making that happen.

[@TrentonHeath]

@@nycmaverick We couldn’t agree more. 👍

[@leojetdance]

Amen to that.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

Very professional work, I am impressed. The only loafers I ever had that were that expensive required a divorce to repair.

[@laurence1643]

Enjoy watching Forrest working and the best to him on becoming a craftsman.

[@tony_r_pierce]

Happy to hear a mention of Forrest! Nice work again, guys. Always enjoy your videos.

[@krisjonesuk]

You may recall some time ago I told that the UK cobbler chain, Timpson, would rehabilitate ex-prisoners as cobblers. The new government over here has just appointed their ex-CEO, James Timpson, as Minister of State in charge of prisons.

[@TrentonHeath]

Sounds like a great choice. 👍

[@andreacook7431]

OMG! ACTUAL rehabilitation? I hope he keeps that up!

[@storminscellar7207]

Love the story and the results of the John Lobb refurbishment! Great job guys!!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@vickiefowler1429]

Congrats to Jamie! And, yes... I would love to see how the owners react when they see the fabulous job you guys have done on their shoes!

[@nancygorham5908]

Beautiful!! Great job, the young guy is very fortunate that he has people seeing his work toward success!!

[@albrtmnl]

Shoes, in whatever state they're in, never receive the last rites in this shop. Trenton & Heath gives them a forever life. Good job guys.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We try to save as many soles as possible. 😁

[@ttop64]

I found some pristine Allen Edmonds last year at a thrift store that were too big for me and ended up giving them to a young co worker of mine for Christmas and he really liked them.

[@TrentonHeath]

That’s awesome!

[@user-lc5uo5uj2f]

Can your shop resole shoes with cup soles, where the stitches go in from the sides? I have Allen Edmonds and Wolverine1000 Mile Boots built that way.

[@jenn976]

I learned more about a good shoe line and re-soling in this one video than I have ever known. Thanks for this and thanks to the guy who found these at a steal, sent them to you, and for earmarking them for Jaime.

[@RatdogDRB]

Here I was fixin' to hit you once again to introduce us to that GOOD dog... and you DID! Annie, time to seize the spotlight and do your part to grow the channel! That's a sweet girl right there! Congrats to the fine young man being gifted that pair of shoes! My advice: Condition that leather and use the shoe trees! And begin to be mindful of where your feet go and how you do so, and those good lookin' hoof-covers will remain in gorgeous condition for many years to come. Blessings upon your studies. Nice to see a new video, you've been missed for the Saturday Coffee Time. Always enjoy seeing a transformation video. God bless you both in your efforts.

[@TrentonHeath]

We definitely had you in mind when we introduced Annie. Ha. She’s a great dog! We hope he enjoys the shoes. As you mentioned, take care of them and they’ll last for years and years. Have a great weekend!

[@k.b.1759]

That was an insane deal, John Lobbs are over a grand for loafers. This was a great video, I like a feel good story like that. I'm excited to see what yall have instore for us. Lastly, its good to see you guys representing TN as a fellow East Tennessean its appreciated.

[@wilro09]

👍 to Forrest!

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

What a thoughtful gift! I love this!

[@basscatcheraz2180]

I just got back my pair of Carmina double monk straps that I sent in for re sole from you guys, and they look excellent. Hopefully I will be sending in my pair of Nettleton loafers soon.

[@TrentonHeath]

So glad you like them! Thank you for sending them to us.

[@laurence1643]

Love the shop-dog and what a great name she has ! What a sweet dog. Does she get to go hunting ? I hope so. I really enjoy watching your craftsmanship and work ethic .

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Yeah, she’s a big baby and very loving. She’s still in training for pointing and retrieving.

[@davidedmonds6427]

WOW, GREAT JOB GENTLEMEN also that's a great idea to start including customers reactions in your videos.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching and providing your feedback.

[@alexandercove1194]

​@@TrentonHeaththe personal stories that you will get back on the shoe repairs and refurbishments will prove priceless a fertile ground for many books!

[@johnsocha3748]

Amazing work you do . I basically do the same as a woodcarver starting with limbs , logs wood boards.👍👍👍👍👍

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! That’s very cool.

[@Big_boom90]

One of your best videos to date! I'm glad you finally have a spinning display for the shoes and also it was nice seeing the finished product for more than 10 seconds. Great work 👏 until next time 👋🫡

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

Superb straight job. And what a steal!!!! A point on used shoes. When I resole a pair of shoes that were worn by A N Other first, I always take as much of the imprint out of the insole as possible and use cork sheet. Cork paste doesn't take out as much of the original wearers foot print as cork sheet will. I think the paste is better used on a new shoe.... just my findings.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! I completely agree.

[@user-pj2zw9uy5b]

You guys are the best. No other account in this space comes near.

[@TrentonHeath]

We really appreciate it! Thank you for watching.

[@joygsighd2750]

The sandals are worth every penny. Also love Annie!! 😍

[@TrentonHeath]

So glad you like them…and Annie. 😉

[@user-qc6dx6iu3f]

The Forrest Fan Club is growing.

[@rfloster]

Agree with the idea to have customer in the video. I’ve always loved the content but have always wondered what customers think about the repairs I’ve also wondered how the repaired shoes look like when worn by their owner

[@jamescrabtree4358]

You guys are awesome. I was a toolmaker by trade , woodworker, knife maker and gunsmithing. Your skills are top notch and habitat forming

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! That’s really cool.

[@farqualeetali4022]

Such a great video! Keep the good work up guys!

[@mdrumt]

Great video. Love that you showed the end result a bit more this time. Great job!

[@geoffanderson5144]

i know its supposed to be about the shoes but that GSP!!!!!! Love those dogs!

[@markoman5267]

At first I was a little disappointed that you didn't use the hot cork....but then, you brought out the dog.🙂

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha…who doesn’t love a sweet dog? 😁

[@datsunruss]

Lovely shoes and a lovely refurbished lads. Love to see more reaction content if possible. Shout out to Forrest to keeping the graft flowing.

[@NHSeidler]

Great video........ as always. Greetings all the way from Copenhagen ❤

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! Hope all is well in Denmark.

[@JammeyWaters]

I am truly grateful for the shoes there perfect

[@davidumlauf1997]

Would love to see some videos where there may be a customer story behind the repair AND the reaction when they are returned.

[@slamtilt01]

Do you guys have a gag reel or bloopers reel? That would be funny to see.

[@TrentonHeath]

We don’t but we definitely should. 😁

[@victorcortez3444]

I think it would be great to see people's reaction to the wonderful job you guys do turning boots and shoes into heirlooms

[@victorcortez3444]

@TrentonHeath1 who me?

[@52fordguy]

I hope you have a follow-up with Jaime, would love to see his reaction. Keep up the great work, look forward to more

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

The end reminded me of my time in the Marines from 1999-2007. I used to shine my boots so well, you could see yourself in them. Which turned into a way to make extra cash in the barracks on the side.

[@gman.10]

How would you guys recommend to sanitize and get rid of the dirty inside from Used shoes. One of my main concerns when buying used shoes. Anyone could have had any foot infection or disease? TIA

[@jamifullerton2694]

I can't wait to see what you guys post next!!

[@SuriSanJose]

Reactions would be awesome. Amazing work!

[@williamsullivan479]

Great show. Thanks.

[@gromenbanks5954]

It's an amazing and painstaking job you do, it's obvious that you really like what you do. I have a question, I always wonder how and when you clean the workshop and the machines you use, you must not have much time to do it. I'm just curious. And another thing, I live in Spain and I've been to the Carmina shoe factory a couple of times. If you have the chance, you should visit the factory, it's amazing.

[@gagecarty4290]

Jaime will be standing and walking tall on Prom night 😊😮

[@jvc3312]

Nice job as usual. Is the rasp you used to smooth the cork any different from a regular wood rasp?

[@paulstan9828]

Nice job and nice gesture. 👍😁

[@DALDRICH124]

Just curious, the removed heel block sounded and looked like cardboard, was it? I certainly wouldn't expect an $1800 pair of shoes to be nothing but stacked leather.......

[@Motorpunk666]

Be careful with your hearing Trenton, once it's gone it does not come back! (Regarding the ears ringing after hammering)

[@williamebert120]

Thank you guys for another great video . And thank you for introducing your shop dog I was going to ask you what his/her name is. Keep up the great work I watch all your videos.William MN

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We really appreciate it!

[@echovictor7896]

I have a few pair of shoes that I have been thinking about sending to you guys. I walk in a way that results in my shoes wearing unevenly and was hoping there may be a way to work against that in new soles. Not sure if that is the kind of project you are looking for for subscriber videos, but I have two pair of Thursday Captains and a pair of Samuel Hubbards that could be resoled. One of the Thursdays I dyed a darker color after watching your videos. Either way, this pair of shoes that you restored today look great!

[@BobRoden-vy8oi]

I’m back! Great video

[@climb_high_]

@TrentonHeath I have a leg length discrepancy of 5/8" following a total hip replacement. In general do shoes have enough internal room to place a full insole to accommodate this necessary measurement? Placing a heel lift shifts pressure to the ball of your foot and can ultimately cause further issues.

[@ottf24]

nice find indeed.. keep them coming

[@1RunnerDad]

Wow, nice work!

[@justmeva]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos: this is probably the best (or near the best ever). 👏❤️ Just wondering how many times you guys cut your fingers. I dabble in leather stuff and I always have a box of band-aides by my side, and I use them every time. 😉

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching. Knock on wood, it’s been a long time since we’ve had any cuts. When we were first starting out, we experienced quite a few cuts. I think we figured out how to cut, hold the blades properly, etc. 😁

[@CONVAIR_106]

I still remember watching you in the beginning of the channel, using only sheet cork on camera.

[@vmcfmvct2352]

HEllo, I would like to know, why dont you use a good eva insole instead of cork? EVA wont get that moisture and dont have the risk of blobbing under your feet.

[@rob221d3]

Great job as always gentleman. I also noticed something I'm not sure I've seen you do in other videos unless I missed it when you made sure to imprint the John Lobb logo into the resole, was that out of respect to the manufacturer or to help maintain the status of the shoe itself?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We’ve done it for a number of other brands as well. We often do it because it’s one more special touch that we try to provide to our customers. Yes, the leather sole may have changed out, but the shoe is still a John Lobb (or whatever brand).

[@harveyts3]

I love this idea. Very cool.

[@utahyork3338]

I was just thinking about the dog and you introduced us to Annie Oakley. Good looking shop dog. Wondering if you guys hunt and fish?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! Yes, we both hunt and fish. Primarily dove, duck and upland hunting.

[@LuisSanchez-lx9qu]

está chido tu perro, we. les quedaron muy bien.

[@stevethelander221]

Hello from Sydney Australia , I really find your videos interesting and relaxing , can almost smell the old school charm of a cobblers shop , I checked out your website and will definitely be grabbing myself a pair of your leather thongs ( you call them flip flops, aussies call them thongs 😊), just hope I get the right size when I order ..

[@darkenergy5686]

Great story and a great pair of loafers. BTW, are those toe taps actually screwed into the leather?

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Yes, they’re glued and screwed in.

[@nelsoncollier]

I have been searching for a used pair of Allen Edmonds in my price range for a while now.

[@brianathern9154]

Great video and even greater story. You gents did another amazing job and worked Annie Oakley into the content 👏. Since I love paying it forward...would you be interested in another thrift store send in that has served me for theatrical performances but should get a good proper home? They're more Oxford types but are genuine leather with leather soles and stacked leather heels?? I would mail them and you decide the best course for their next journey in life??

[@TrentonHeath]

We would love to! If you want to include your story (of the shoes) and what you’d like to see done with them, we’d love to see what we can do and give them away. Feel free to send us an email. [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@TheEaglehaslanded733]

Great restoration for those shoes, since they were sent in as a gift how much did you charge.

[@TrentonHeath]

This one was on the house.

[@ReddOchober]

What do you guys recommend to clean the inside of leather boots/shoes if bought second hand to prevent the sharing of fungus and bacteria?

[@TrentonHeath]

They sell shoe disinfectant sprays online (like what bowling alleys use after each use). You can also use a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol and spray the insides.

[@harveypost7799]

Yes,I'm working on vid of myself wearing my cabela camo rain proof bibs and Danner sandals together $55 and new...I will b floating down Willamette river face down ..

[@tylerdavis127]

As someone who was born and Raised in Greenville, Ohio, I couldn't approve of the dog's name more.

[@radjsson2023]

Gentleman, always a pleasure to see your videos. Do you have an opinion on Beckett Simonon shoes? Thanks

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching. I believe we did a video on Beckett Simonon several yesrs ago where we took them apart. We both own a couple of pairs as well. They are definitely good shoes for the money. From the ones I’ve owned, the upper leather isn’t super high quality, but it’s still leather and keeps the price down low. For a good all around shoe at that price point, I continue to recommend them.

[@billmorgan9731]

Love it!!

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Do you have authentic looking sole branding irons for many brands? I don't remember seeing you doing this before

[@TrentonHeath]

Yes, for a good handful or so.

[@davidlevin5361]

You Guys are the Best!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@BORIS21610]

Isnt it better to put vibram shoe protectors and brass toe caps to keep it in mint condition

[@SkepticalRaptor]

Great job. But hot cork is so much more fun to watch. 😃

[@harveypost7799]

I was on a Greyhound Bus 35 yrs ago doesnt seem like yesterday..met a young man had no legs..read my travels with geordie reply to grandpa peter..

[@anonymousradioshow]

Question: What’s the purpose of the secret sauce at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="105">1:45</a> ? THX for the great video! ❤❤

[@geo752]

Not a big fan of the hidden stitch on the sole ,but why do you put a sort of stitch like imprint around the sole when complete ?

[@TrentonHeath]

Shoe makers/shoe cobblers sometimes add those designs onto the soles of the shoes for decor.

[@joygsighd2750]

Get it Jaimie!!

[@Thekidfromcalifornia2.0]

Which John lobb? There is two companies? Did you find their serial number ?

[@JiveDadson]

Somewhere in the world, there is a potter named Shoemaker.

[@lp-xl9ld]

What can I add that hasn't already been said? This Jaime...is he aware of who you guys are and what you do?...will likely be the envy of everyone at his new school!

[@lundysden6781]

Great Dog!!

[@leeparker8926]

beautiful shoes

[@CentralPlainsEnt]

How do you keep the sharp ends of the nails you cut off out of your dogs feet? The pieces look like they have the potential to fly every where.

[@TrentonHeath]

We sweep frequently.

[@urbandaniel100]

If my shoes are hand welted, can I resole them with you ? And can they be hand welted back ? I don’t prefer Goodyear.

[@TrentonHeath]

Yep, sure can.

[@spadoynkal]

Can I come work for you guys. I live here and man I would love to learn your craft.

[@TrentonHeath]

Unfortunately, we’re not hiring at the moment, but you’re welcome to email us your info.

[@spadoynkal]

@TrentonHeath1 I'm confused. Was this intended for me?

[@spadoynkal]

@@TrentonHeath it seems you might have a scammer in your comments. He's telling me I won the loafers. Something seems off.

[@bigjazzy5094]

Those shoes are very nice.

[@chrisdoty8824]

Why would you use sheet cork?When there’s so much waste and labor intensive. Keep up the great videos and looking forward to your next one. It would’ve been nice to see you get back and do it for free. I’m quite sure you guys do a lot for other people too.

[@TrentonHeath]

We did do it for free. Also, sheet cork works better than hot cork when we’re trying to hammer out the indentation from the previous owners feet in the insoles.

[@thetimkatt819]

Can you, rather do you ever replace cork with leather?

[@Kingfisher1215]

I’m quite the loafer and my wife would be happy to give me away! 😅

[@TrentonHeath]

😁

[@roberthudson1959]

Great job. I'm not sure they were even worth $7.95 when you started.

[@geraldharris6277]

I see in the background nearing the end of your video that you have a sign say Landis well is that the land is Boot company when I was a teenager here in Western Pennsylvania they had a store called Kenny's Kenny's shoes and they sold a boot 🥾🥾👢👢 that you can get in town or black or brown Landis boots western boots I was wondering if you ever came across a pair of them hopefully size 8 I would like to be able to purchase them I've been watching your videos for a long time now a KZbin guys do a great job enjoy your videos very much my name is Gerald PS is let me know if you understand what I'm talking about

[@Seanoski1868]

Wasn’t there a shank inside?

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

Nice shoes, but most of the nurses I know wear Croc’s or Merrill clogs. The recrafting video’s are always interesting though.

[@TrentonHeath]

@@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950 First of all, who doesn’t love Ty Webb? 👍 He doesn’t have to wear these while working. I own a lot of dress shoes, but I definitely don’t wear them while working at the shop. Every guy should have at least one nice pair of dress shoes and/or loafers. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!

[@flyer7773]

What’s the purpose of cork in a shoe? These videos are addicting, and I can’t figure out why!

[@anklexpress]

Annie Oakley, lolol. Good name for a gun dog!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Good quality shoes and a good quality bed, because if you aint in one , youre in the other.👍

[@TrentonHeath]

Very true!

[@bryanduchane2371]

I've got a brand new pair of comp toed work boots in a size 10 I'd like to give away to a new construction worker and have no idea where to find said person..... Ideas??

[@TrentonHeath]

Hmmm…if you don’t have a way to list them online (Facebook marketplace, etc), you’re more than welcome to send them to us and we’ll do some sort of donation (from you) to a construction worker out there.

[@jillpackard5305]

You could touch base with your local high school to see if they have a tech trade class that requires that type of shoe