John Lobb Double Monk Straps | The Most Expensive Restoration We've Ever Done?

This pair of John Lobb double monk strap shoes were sent to us for a simple repair and to be cleaned up. We quickly discovered that these shoes needed much more. We completely overhauled these shoes and gave them the works. This would have been our most expensive restoration ever.
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[@ibrahimhassan88]

KZbin: yo wanna see someone fixing a pair of shoes? Me: no why wou.. ooh that’s interesting

[@antoniosalvatore7986]

welcome to the family xD

[@bobbytmp1322]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@hunterstamper6171]

Fr just put me on lol

[@JordanJank]

KZbin: wanna see 2 gay dudes fix these shoes

[@nickpinto3588]

@@JordanJank Why bro? And even if they were gay why does that matter? They aren't projecting any of it onto you or anyone else watching.

[@flamenco1961]

I'm 62 and retired. You guys sparked my interest into shoe repair which led to me taking day courses to learn the trade. I thought you should know how far your influence stretches.

[@m.p.2482]

They sent in a pair of old, tattered John Lobb shoes and got back a pair of custom made Potter and Son's Double Monks

[@richardflathmann937]

These were yours you lucky SOB? :)

[@m.p.2482]

@@richardflathmann937 no

[@CypressKeen]

M. P. Lmao

[@hardanalljr.3138]

@@m.p.2482 wait r u serious

[@47ravenlord]

@@richardflathmann937 Reading comprehension.....you don't have any.

[@AJBTemplar]

Typical UK "sale" price for a pair of ready to wear Monks is around £900. Full retail up to £1400 ish. Loads of second had pairs in good condition are around in most common sizes for low hundreds. It's only really worth paying the John Lobb premium if you go bespoke. I would not spend $600 on refurbishing a pair of second hand off the shelf JL Monks personally.

[@mojolotz]

Alright... you convinced me. I'll condition my shoes.

[@clubsport9334]

Once again the algorithm comes through with the goods. Pure craftsmanship is always great to watch.

[@olivergottkehaskamp3369]

Absolutely! Seeing the amount of work going into a pair of truly handcrafted shoes, it's no surprise they're not to be had for cheap. 😅

[@NefariousEnough]

lol @ "pure".

[@Malakren]

there is something cathartic about this right!

[@ejallen9457]

These cost 1055 pounds new, they are made about 40 miles from my house. amazing repair, loved watching it . I bet the repair cost would have been not far off original cost

[@AJBTemplar]

Too much chatter

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

Who else heard "old system" and thought like the 70's or 80's? Then heard "00-01" and just got soul crushed.

[@jacoboblanco1555]

I was picturing an old man called Marvin going down into a lightless basement to pull out a dust covered binder filled with dried out yellow-stained pages to find the shoe records.

[@TrentonHeath]

Ha ha. That old system could have been used for 100 yrs. That customer service girl may be in her 20s. That's how I picture it to make myself feel better.

[@aurktman1106]

I was thinking 1950’s when I heard “old system”, but I like the the notion that is just ended in 2001-ish and had been in place for 80 years. Although it probably came into place in 1976 when Hermés group bought John Lobb.

[@quickpickle]

me... lol

[@olo398]

its already 20 yrs dude.....

[@shmeeelady6616]

Stuffing that oatmeal stuff into the shoe and then flat ironing that was very satisfying 😂

[@rileyorians8554]

Thank you! I was like anyone else not gonna mention the casual chunky peanut butter spreading ahahahahaha

[@donnaspear8494]

That's what I thought too. Then he said cork, and my dream of Cobbler & Oatmeal shoes was busted. lol.

[@Revelatus]

Haha yes, and I notice they rarely show this step in their videos

[@cid3384]

He even said it's cork. The ignorance is astonishing

[@steve00alt70]

Would it not go bad tho?

[@SirRiconious]

"As you can see, this is blind stitched" Me, who knows nothing about shoes except how to wear them: ah yes, these shoes appear to be made of shoe

[@marcuscicero9587]

that blind stitching feature is over the top.

[@jeffhreid]

Great job on the Lobb

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@leporellothegoldfinch]

For anyone else wondering why you'd go through such trouble to salvage a second-hand pair of shoes, a new pair of these has a price tag of around $1,500.

[@lorenzom7237]

a lot of wasted time...

[@lolatu4402]

Yeah but that upper is shot. They still look busted unfortunately. Soles look amazing but nobody gets to see that lol

[@emilysrokagrove]

Problem solving and determination…they did it for us and the challenge….like saving the frame of a house instead of ripping it all down…❤

[@DuctTapenWD]

Ok now I'm wondering why anyone would ever pay 1500 for a pair of church shoes

[@LSXperts72]

@@DuctTapenWD they are bespoke shoes custom made for each person haha, such “church” shoes aren’t designed for any redneck out there therefore the price tag

[@kevinstewart4579]

I have to say that this is probably the best video you've made so far guys: in my opinion, your strongest videos are ones like these, running about 25 minutes in length, which is enough time to give a really detailed picture of the complete restoration. The production value and videography are really great, and Heath takes the time to explain the reason for each step, as well as showing it. I think that viewers will really respond to the in - depth nature of videos like this one, and I think that a lot of people would be interested in seeing you guys taking on other major projects like this one, and making a longer-form video about the process. I understand that there must be a huge amount of work involved in filming a 20-25 minute video as well as conducting the restoration, but you guys are really fine craftsmen, and I think your audience would love to see more of this type of content. Best wishes guys, and thanks!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much, Kevin! Heath and I intentionally made this one to be around the 25 minute mark in order to see how folks would like it. Looks like it may be the sweet spot . 😉 We we’re afraid it may be too long, but we’re receiving a lot of positive feedback. We really appreciate that! We’ll definitely try to bring more of these to you. Thank you again for watching and for the feedback!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much! We try hard to please our viewers with our content.

[@kevinstewart4579]

You're most welcome! One point that I forgot to ask you about: Where do I sign up for the Potter and Sons Internship Programme?! All the best gentlemen!

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Yeah this is definitely a fine length for this type of video. It didn't feel that long honestly.

[@megmagruder7124]

It was a great length and really cool to see the details of an awesome restoration.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

This prompted me to research the history of John Lobb shoes. As fascinating as your video. I love all the specialized tools used in shoe making and repair and how skillfully they are used. I love that leather trimmer with the turning handle and the stitching machines. I am a 71 year old woman. I don’t know why I am so entertained by your videos…….but I AM ❤️

[@tinylaw95]

I'm a 21 year old woman and I'm similarly surprised by how entertaining I find these videos! I suppose its a testament to their craftsmanship

[@jeffhreid]

So those are John Lobb Paris not the family owned John Lobb

[@TrentonHeath]

Correct

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

that was a pleasure to watch

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you very much!

[@harris977]

Ron Swanson to the next level!! Good looking gents with awesome craftsmanship! My thumb is up, and have sub'd to both. I also think the accent with hair did it for me. (^_^)b

[@bilalmahomed4851]

@@TrentonHeath if I wanna send a shoe from south Africa, what is the procedure?and cost?

[@williamstoneman6977]

I wasnt expecting to see you here, but it makes sense with the content you produce

[@dirtyshirtinfo]

Hi Buckin’, been watching your channel for a very long time 👍

[@RHumphrey]

I really enjoy your videos, the level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and pride you put into your job is inspiring! 👍👍

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching and comment!

[@rosalindaguerrero254]

Trenton & Heath l have a pair of shoes that used to belong to my mom like from the 60?70? Not sure, but they’re a little big on me , tan leather well kept, she was so classy , my Mom . Thanks for the videos really nice.

[@chuckfrumunda1835]

Thank you so much 💓

[@wdk7621]

I watch R Humphrey he is an amazing Craftsman like you guys!

[@Yaniv.C]

@@rosalindaguerrero254 why did you make that comment? It wasn’t even a compliment to them, you simply said you have your moms old shoes.

[@American-Jello]

No clue how this showed up in my recommended, I've never cared or even considered shoe anything (I don't know what or who John Lobb is) in my life, but WOW, this was incredible to watch! I had no idea how much actual artistry and work goes into nice shoes! I gotta see more of this! You guys earned my subscription!

[@rebel4466]

Same here. Was watching and thinking who would put that kinda money to get their shoes done by a professional. Googled the shoes and got a $1400 price tag. Might be worth it after all lol

[@frothe42]

I never heard of John Lobb until several years ago. I diligently researched John Lobb and saw that these were literally hand crafted. They are very expensive, but with proper care, will last more than my lifetime. Ferragamo are very well crafted shoes.

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

Aye, same here. I own a $300 pair of cowboy boots and pair of Nikes, not really a shoe guy, definitely don't own any foot wear costing $1,000 - 3,000 and never watched a video about shoes but here we are XD. Once I saw how much work and artistry was going into this repair I knew you were paying a premium for it and had to google the shoes to learn more.

[@Si_Vert]

@@frothe42 Made in my home town on Northampton, we have a dozen high end shoe brands hand crafted in the town.

[@frothe42]

@@Si_Vert Excellent ! I know, I believe from articles in magazines, that John Lobb shoes are handcrafted, much like Salvatore Ferragamo. Although extremely expensive, they are well worth owning. One needs to perform basic routine maintenance, which unfortunately I do not have that knowledge. I do know shoe trees are vital for keeping shoes in top condition, for which I need to get back into that habit!

[@donbell8187]

Very much enjoy your videos. My grandfather and great grandfather were both harness makers and shoe makers. I could send a photo if you are interested.

[@ThePopOptic100]

In context, a simple sole and heel replacement takes.......under 2 hrs......give or take. This taking 2 days is a sheer commitment to your craft and attention to every detail!! You went above and beyond for your customer and it has not gone unnoticed. Well done guys!!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@CNSninja]

Man, there's something that's just so very satisfying about seeing things-especially those the modern world has mechanized to death-being done by hand by passionate professionals who are keeping alive the time tested methods that have been in use for centuries. The added personal touch makes the end product so much more interesting than a similar item made by machines. The fact that the item is the physical manifestation of a person's passion for the craft is just a super powerful thing. I love it.

[@jakeryankvoe]

My father and grandfather did boot and shoe repair for 47 years in KS. Nice to see a well made video on this. Well done!

[@andyk7461]

Do you have a video on how to repair creasing in leather boots? Thanks!

[@RickLBZ]

No idea why this came up as recommended, but this was seriously cool. Love watching artists work with their hands.

[@joeyc_]

Lol The work boys, keep it up. “We won’t charge you for the extra work, dw we’ll make a video out of it and make 12x as much money 💰 “ entrepreneurs at their finest

[@justincase2071]

Sounds like a win win to me, doesn't it to you?

[@joeyc_]

@@justincase2071 Absolutely

[@TheBeanHome]

They could do not all on my shoes .. wait their Walmart mostly *sigh* oh well. Fun anyway, wish I had heard of these jobs when I was young enough to learn the trade

[@OvelNick]

@@TheBeanHome You're NEVER too old brother! Cobblers come in all shapes, sizes, ages, etc...

[@frankgyomoryjr6167]

My grandfather was a shoe repairman in a small town in Michigan. I remember going to his shop in the 1960's and he would fix our shoes for a nickel or a quarter. And he had lots of shoes in there waiting to be fixed. I don't think he did any restorations like you guys do but he kept a lot of people walking around. He never had a car, just walked a few blocks to his shop.

[@rolandocurro8842]

Frank Gyomory Jr · Awesome story. I liked hearing about the 60's mom and pop shops. The time where there was no out of control inflation. Price control was working as it was meant to be 😁

[@The_Not_So_Great_Cornholio]

Your grandpa charged you? Lol. That's kinda f*d up.

[@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525]

@@The_Not_So_Great_Cornholio teaches you the value of money or to take better care of your shoes to avoid having to pay a quarter. Dummy.

[@discgolfdetails9889]

@@rolandocurro8842 A quarter was actual silver, they couldn't inflate the money out of worthlessness as easily. So once they abandoned silver in coins, detached from the gold standard, all hell broke loose.

[@tirkentube]

@@discgolfdetails9889 the gold standard was called the gold standard because it was attached to gold. no U.S. coin value was ever attached to silver. the value of a coin was always a portion of the dollar, which was at one point based on gold. Now, the United Kingdom's system WAS attached to silver, as a British "pound" was originally equal to one pound of sterling silver. before ww1, USA dollar was 1/20 oz of gold. So, one way to think of it is, today if you have gold, you think "how much money is this worth?" but back then it was , you had dollars and you would think "how much gold is this worth?" because gold was the universal currency, whereas today, the dollar is the universal currency... although China is certainly trying to change that, and many other countries are now trying to step away from the dollar. So, if you wanted to travel around the world, you needed gold back then. Banks would trade in gold. Today, they all use the dollar, so you can travel with the dollar and get local currency pretty much anywhere by using the dollar at the local banks or in some cases even trade it with the locals. Much different back then.

[@MrJulius1958]

Wow - IT IS AN ART - THANK YOU !!!

[@BarqueCat2]

Every time I've watched you do resoles I've wondered how the holes don't just pull out - this answered that question and I'm impressed at your solution. Refreshing to see in our "disposable" world.

[@TrentonHeath]

Jennifer Krajcir Thank you! Glad to see we answered your question. 🙂

[@paulm2467]

I have a pair of John Lobb ‘William’ double monks similar to these, mine are 18 years old and absolutely immaculate, I don’t understand how people can buy expensive beautiful shoes, mistreat them and allow them to deteriorate to this extent. Nice rescue gentlemen.

[@georgeoshea9961]

I literally couldn’t agree more. My partner and friends often make jokes about me being obsessive with the maintenance of the shoes I buy (“ooh fancy shoe trees” “you gonna put the shoe cream on when you get home” “don’t forget to wax” etc.) - yet they don’t realise that they are spending a couple of hundred pounds every time they have a special occasion on new shoes because with all the ones they own the leather is cracked, the shape has gone and they look awful. My Lobbs (also a double monk), my Green’s, my Churchs, my Loakes - all of them are as good as brand new despite being 3/4 years old with multiple wears. I get to wear the best shoes you can buy for essentially the same money they spend on all their mediocre ones.

[@Revelwoodie]

I love the fact that there are 1,300,184 other people who also thought this was a good way to spend 24 minutes.

[@Noah-Haon]

Not everybody watch the whole video.

[@hocklaikhor8353]

@@Noah-Haon i did

[@quaxenleaf]

Me 2

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

I watched the whole video but at 2x speed - so maybe 13 minutes total!

[@joshuasteele5108]

2 million now

[@marvinyayu9187]

$100 worth of department store shoes would look better.... But people are stuck on brands....

[@Coltenheimer]

This is such a testament to your mastery of your trade: complex upper repair, new insoles, full canvas ribbing, hand welting, skyvving and designing a fiddle back waist BY HAND, blind stitching, sole staining, toe plates...This is incredible. Aside from forming a last and cutting uppers, you crafted an entirely new pair of shoes. I don’t know if you could actually call these the “same” pair of shoes anymore. Truly amazing work and what an awesome showcase of your talents!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks, Colt! We really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it, sir!

[@danrodrigues3531]

She found an 'oldtimer' that could crack the code for shoes that were made in early 2000s? How old was that 'oldtimer'? 45 years old?

[@ornn6177]

old timer would have been in his 50-70 still making shoes

[@donnaspear8494]

Old timers are rare now days. The way things change so fast you can be an old timer in your 30's. Companies change daily now.

[@venge1894]

Nowadays working for the same company for even 5+ years is uncommon, atleast in my locale.

[@actually5004]

@Sean G Considering the target audience for this kind of dick-measuring, ultra-premium footwear created that problem, nothing of value was lost.

[@enriquegamboa5906]

@Sean G or realistically speaking its just a trade that has been overlooked by a society that mass produces commodities. Immigration would be like looking at a dent in a rusted totaled vehicle. People just don’t go into these trades as quality craftsmanship isn’t as sought after now that you can get okay and cheap machine made products.

[@mholzmann]

I was proud to know I was wearing shoes that you had rebuilt while watching this video! I know mine were handle with the same care!!

[@jocelynbrownjames1776]

I love and appreciate the narratives. This is an amazing craft. Any apprenticeships????

[@mitchellnash5219]

"when you buy quality you only cry once" (nice work, guys)

[@Lockdown335]

Buy Once, Cry Once :)

[@jonathanmark4306]

Exactly. Buy it right, or buy it twice

[@NicholasTamachaski]

I took your guys advice. My girlfriend and I were shopping at a thrift store one day and I came across some nice dress shoes. They were $10 and fit perfect. I took them to the local shoe repair guy in my city and he looked at them and said all they really needed was a shine. He charged me $2 for the shoe shine and said they were a nice pair of shoes. I told them where I got then and he said they were worth about $200. So I spent a total of $12 on a $200 pair of dress shoes.

[@multishit6664]

Yeah man I do the same thing with motorcycle leathers haha.

[@danielbonaparte8420]

Ha! I had a similar experience. I bought some Kenneth Cole boots at buffalo exchange for $15. They were hardly used and wish I knew how to take care of them because they were my favorite boots.

[@colormesarge]

People make real money flipping shoes.

[@TomeRodrigo]

Charity shops have some cheap real diamonds there..you just need to find them...

[@davidthompson5710]

I had never heard of John Lobb boots before. Learned about $2000 shoes id be afraid to wear.

[@dennissvitak148]

My dad was career military, as was I. My shoes were the finest looking shoes of anyone I worked with. Kiwi boot black, a little bit of water, and cotton balls. I would put just a tiny bit of polish on at a time, and then shine the HELL out the shoe, to a mirror-like finish. Gotta love beautiful shoes.

[@dcviper985]

I'm always amused by the dress shoes of people that were never in the military. Five minutes with some kiwi black and everyone marvels at my shoes

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

Kiwi boot polish! The smell brings back memories.

[@alanakins3099]

Great video they turned out really beautiful

[@7shelties]

“He got a good deal on that one.” He did indeed!

[@liangchen8177]

This is, seriously, a lot of work..

[@codyferguson5506]

Just so everyone’s aware those shoes MSRP at like $5800

[@oST0LENo]

Even if I was filthy rich I’d never spend that kind of money on some dumb shoes

[@Rockycm1]

@@oST0LENo it’s hard to say, you never know until you get rich.

[@squirtreynoldscinema]

MSRP is not that much, at all. The Prestige line of Lobb is about $1700 while the Classics line is about $1300. I got a brand new pair of Lobb City II in brown museum calf for $600 from a friend who had gotten them through online scamming and didn't fit him well. The Lobb bespoke shoes probably cost $5800 though, but not the ready-to-wears.

[@ewilson378]

Thanks for sharing that bit of info. I don't know quality shoes like that, and was wondering why a Craftsman would put all that work into repairing a pair of shoes but now knowing how expensive they are this makes sense. And watching people do this kind of work with their hands is truly amazing these guys are just awesome

[@DoubleUProds]

@@oST0LENo Better than buying polyurethane shoes made my indian kids in sweat shops.

[@gallinarp]

You guys are amazing🎉

[@manderpandersalamander9977]

I can’t believe the early 2000’s is already 20 years ago!!! 😱 Aahh! My crow’s feet! LOL

[@TrentonHeath]

Amanda Schaefer Haha...we hear ya! Graduated college that year. Yikes!

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Trenton & Heath Wait.. I was in middle school/going into high school back then. You guys in your mid 40s early 50s?! You both look in your late 30s!

[@TrentonHeath]

TheBiteSizedCrafter Hey, I’ll take upper 30’s! 😁 40 & 42

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Trenton & Heath Seriously you guys look younger! You must moisturize. lol

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Herbert Wingfield Lol

[@bubba99009]

If I was this guy I'd be showing everybody the video of my shoes getting rebuilt for two and a half days.

[@anerm285]

People, who perfectly know their job, It is really fascinating to watch. You are incredibly unique. It´s like watching some legends about the good old days come true, with genuine, decent men and women. Im always overwhelmed.

[@TrentonHeath]

Anastasia Ermola Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@anerm285]

@@TrentonHeath Thank you for the videos..When i see that every move is real handcraft and done with pinpoint precision. And every step shows love and respect for the work you are doing , Than it is not just a pleasure to watch , it make sme want to learn it.

[@mannymadrid5201]

Can you please tell us how much $$$ will cost to due a job like this????

[@lincolntube]

In the future when I have kids, I will tell them that during the pandemic I learned how to repair shoes; build swimming pools in the jungle; jam with rocks bands in the internet and how to make cosmic massage! This was a awesome year! 😛😂

[@boomerhgt]

And you were hopeless at all of those things

[@hislatestflame7861]

Don’t forget the restoration of old tools 😉

[@trafalgarlaw4065]

Lol i came from the cosmic massage video😂

[@CynHicks]

If there is future worth having kids for, you mean.

[@annerosengarten-adkins5375]

And shoe a horse and cow pedicures too

[@permeus2nd]

Him leaving them with you for that extra time saved him a ton of money and probably the shoes as the next guy may have just told him to trash them.

[@PapiJack]

I am an engineer and there are ways to tell good work from ok work. This is probably true for all professions, but there is something fascinating about watching people producing master work with their hands. There is a special beauty about it. I don't own any fancy shoes worth fixing but if I did you'd have my business. Thanks for showing us what you guys do while making it entertaining.

[@vonglo4587]

Great job guys

[@TheNunakun]

What a pair of fine gentlemen. Honest & extremely generous as well. I'm sure this good deed will only open your doors to much, much more opportunities and clients.

[@TrentonHeath]

TheNunakun Thank you so much! We really appreciate that.

[@s7bfreeman]

As much as Heath looks like George Clooney with the "stache," he definitely looks better without it. Great video, as always; I've been inspired by you guys and Steve from Bedo's Leatherworks and have bought some welted shoes from the thrift store for $5 to resole. Fingers crossed! Thank you again for a great video.

[@TrentonHeath]

Benjamin Freeman Thank you sir! We really appreciate that! I have a feeling the ‘stache is gone for a while. 😉

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

@@TrentonHeath you probably lost the bet with your wife regarding that stache ha ha or its just too hot nowadays #heatwave everywhere.........maybe not in Nashville with that rain coming down on you..........

[@roveradventures]

Now that you mention it, the song Man Of Constant Sorrow just popped in my head.

[@Tigtuohy]

Bedo is a guru

[@stevenbrooks1243]

Lol Brooks n Dunn in the background

[@rodneycrenshaw5881]

Cant believe im up at 5:34am watching someone build a shoe..

[@davidmagana2501]

For the sake of honoring a principal; of finding a way to create great content even if it meant throwing in a few freebees, avoid charging the guy a bunch of money, bought yourselves some time to catch up on other orders. Though Heath may have aged two lifetimes (and lost his cool mustache!) You showed good customer-service while giving an on-air atta-boy to Lobb’s for thiers! What a week! You two are solid! Keep it up, boys!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much! You’re too kind.

[@canadianreserve]

never thought shoes were interesting, but a real craftsman can make anything look fascinating. Nice job guys!

[@jjsifo1]

The true meaning of craftsmanship.

[@thedoddfishtreemonkey.7760]

What a great video I didn’t realise that the cobbler trade was so skilled, I’ve been dropping my boots off and taking my guy for granted. I owe him a beer or two, my felling boots are made to be tough and take abuse and my guy keeps them going.

[@romanfrazer4272]

is it just me or did his voice get deeper like halfway through

[@BroadcastsFromPoorFarm]

That’s when you knew it was “the next day.”

[@chuckschillingvideos]

There are two different guys.

[@bobbobbinson1841]

Just like a puppy, His Balls just dropped

[@SophieGW350]

It did... tickle me like nails gliding down my back, pure pleasure

[@moisesmontecillo7570]

Its 2 dudes

[@qonos68]

Hello, I just landed here from nowhere. I come from one of Italy's sweet spots for shoemaking production, namely le Marche region. My grandpa was a cobbler and in this video I saw after a long long time the same gestures and the same skills he used to use, in a time when repairing was much more important than throwing away worn out stuff, especially good quality stuff. I was a kid at that time and this video made me jump back in time several decades. Thank you!

[@TheJournalofLostTime]

Arusta Furia!

[@hipporage18]

You guys are incredible

[@hayesab26]

I bet the pilgrims never paid that much for their shoes

[@TrentonHeath]

😂

[@SilvaDreams]

You'd be amazed, there is a reason why you needed a cobbler, they not only made your shoes but they kept them in repair.

[@DavidKutzler]

I never would have imagined that I would sit through a 24 minute video on repairing a pair of shoes. I grew up in a small town in the 1960s that had a cobbler, who kept our family of five kids in shoes. I enjoy seeing craftmanship and pride of craft, and this was evident throughout the job. Thank you!

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Anybody else DYING to know what this would have cost for this restoration?? 🙄

[@chainman100]

I would not be in any way shape or surprise say this is easy this is just under or at a $1,000.00 Restoration, just watching other shoe restoration videos with the sheer amount of labor and knowledge to work on shoes most other people would consider too far gone.

[@Phisherman86]

enough to buy a pair of Lobbs on sale

[@vladapt]

They worked on those ruined shoes for 2.5 days! Plus material. It must cost them way over $1000.

[@humanbeing1675]

Yes. I really would like to know what a customer had to pay for the work..🤔

[@needfortweed8734]

Me too. Just to have a ballpark figure on the cost of rebuilding shoes as opposed to buying a new, quality shoe...

[@gergemall]

I respect your art and craftsmanship. Wonderful work. I’m deeply impressed and inspired by your work. I’m sixty seven years old and have been interested in learning leather craftsmanship’ I’ve been so interested and excited about the Sewing Machine designs and mechanics that I have not begun actually sewing at all . I’ve been researching leather craftsmanship and learning tons about leather design and color etc . I tip my hat to you gentlemen for your skills and unique content here . I used to walk ( an actual mile ) to elementary school and often made it a point to peer into the window of the local shoe repair shop. I would go inside and can still remember the wonderful smells . The owner was from Italian heritage and always had an unlit cigar in the side of his mouth with day old beard stubble and curly jet black hair . I moved away for graduate school and was sad to learn he closed his business . Love your work and videos. I thank you for sharing your experience with the world l God bless you l

[@seekersofrhythm]

So impressed with the quality of the work you've done on these John Lobb shoes, I don't think Lobbs could have done any better. This the first video I have seen on your channel but I will be catching up. Looking forward to seeing the next installment. regards from the UK and stay safe J.

[@THEFAITHFULPALADIN]

Opened my eyes! Mesmerizing to watch craftsmanship in any endeavor. Thoroughly enjoyed this guys, thanks. 👍🏻

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

I would have loved to hear a bit more explanation of the various steps, ie. that ridged wheel that was heated, and then rolled across the sole, prior to laying down the stacked heel... what was that all about? Aside from that, I loved your attention to detail, and that knowledge of exactly what needed to happen... wonderful!!!

[@tvaccount6211]

I laughed when I saw that. Its a welt wheel, and they didnt even use it on the welt!

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

I didn't realise that people still had shoes repaired. I havent worn dress shoes in decades and haven't seen a shoe repair place for about as long.

[@arfreeman11]

Makes me want to thrift an old pair of beat up dress shoes, just so I can send em off with a check and get this level of craftsmanship back.

[@soph-ev3sv]

I really wonna know how much it would have cost the guy if he was to pay in full

[@danmclean7375]

Its roughly a $1500-$2000 shoe, So good restoration would be absolutely worth it..

[@boomerhgt]

Dan McLean Only an idiot pays 2 grand for a pair of shoes

[@jorgedv378]

@@boomerhgt Those idiots pay 2 grand for the shoes because they're called bench made shoes, the foot is measured, a "last" is made that totally conforms to the shape of the feet of the buyer. The shoe is made around that. Every process in the manufacture goes through an individual craftsman. The shoe will last the lifetime of the owner if they take care of them, only needing resoling on occasion depending on the wear and tear.

[@heatherp7836]

@@boomerhgt well if they were made in 2000'ish they are 20yr old shoes. And if they cost 2k and were worn say once a week for 20 yrs cost per wear is less than $2 each wear. Not considering any other cost. Id say $ well spent.

[@jorgedv378]

@Wheeler Dealer Ready to wear don't generally cost 2k+, maybe at Lobbs they do, my point was about the time, effort, skill and craftsmanship involved that may make a pair of shoes worth that sum of money.

[@robertheflin2400]

So how much would a repair/custom rebuild like that cost, just curious, great video by the way

[@elkaydoug8863]

Great question

[@Kittsuera]

my guess is, if its would have been the most expensive repair ever it would likely have been cheaper to buy a new pair.

[@rajbeekie7124]

I am guessing $500-$1,000.

[@steve23464]

Retail is 1200-1500. I'd guess the repair couldn't be more than 500-600.00 tops.

[@ianhutchison5417]

they said it was 2.5 days of work - so 20ish hours X skilled craftsman labor rate... you do the math. (hint - these guys deserve *at least* $40/hr for their special skill set). How much would a plumber charge you for 20 hours of work? Auto body repair? House painters? etc...

[@joemazloom7664]

Absolutely amazing video. I learned so much about quality shoe construction. What would you normally would have charged for such a repair.? Thanks so much.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Great dudes. Great craftsmen. Great Channel. Proud subscriber. Love this channel and great to see a new video with all the best elements we love in these shoe restorations!

[@TrentonHeath]

Buck McAntlerson Thank you sir! We really appreciate that.

[@calebcohen1355]

Absolutely loved watching this. Is love to know what this would have cost if billed "normally?". Billing you at just $50/hr for 20 hours comes to $1,000. Your work is tremendous, presuming the shoes are worthy off that love and attention

[@evslone]

Anyone who has ever worked with their hands to build or repair something appreciates true craftsmanship learned over years of dedication. These shoes were so dead this video should be named resurrection.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

I have my wood shop and manufacture and restore alot of neat things and furniture.....antique or modern...with a twist........( its just a hobby and not my job though ) but I know what you mean of handcrafted items have a specail place in our lives........whether it wood or leather!

[@kali888]

Facts

[@garrettmeadows2273]

Ironically, I just took a pair of Allen Edmonds saddle oxfords to a reputable shoe repairman this past Thursday to get soles, heels, and the suede cleaned. I've had the shoes 15 years or more. My late father always told me to buy expensive well-made shoes and have them resoled as needed. Much cheaper in the long haul.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

A joy to watch from beginning to end. Also, lovely to listen to the sounds of you both working, without irritating music underscoring everything... I think Lobb's of Jermyn Street would be proud of your restoration.

[@scarborosasquatchstation1403]

WoW...!!! This is hands down one of the most incredible and amazing used shoes restoration I have literally watched on KZbin..... Thanks for the excellent quality work , time & effort to make this video thus readily earning my subscription to your channel Trenton & Heath...! ❤🙏

[@M-E-G-A]

I was a Cobbler myself back in the day. It’s great to see this still going!👍🏼

[@daveg686]

👍

[@poligonzo5300]

Dudes you most have your own shoe company and sell them for a good price, very nice work 👍💪

[@whu58]

Love watching skillful craftsmen like yourselves - Q, On the cracked leather uppers, would it not be possible to use a flexable resin bond mixed with fine ground leather shavings to fill the gaps?

[@danielmiller6983]

It really is amazing watching you guys work.. I had no idea the level of craftsmanship that goes into making, and fixing dress shoes, and boots.. definitely got a new subscriber!!👍👍👍

[@linzhang9756]

I love your videos about how to fix the shoes 😊 Thank you for sharing them

[@GeekyEily]

I am completely obsessed with your videos. I live in Puerto Rico I haven't met any shoe repairmen. I don't know why I love it so much sometimes I wish I could have the experience of completely redoing shoes.

[@kennethflores93]

You would have to visit the area of Hatillo to find specialists in leather, wood and metal. That appears to be their specialty. Afterwards you can head to Carolina for a fine espresso with beans from Yauco.

[@kennethflores93]

Go to the ebanesteria Estevez, the owner will guide you to the specialists.

[@Billothy69]

no idea why I clicked this random suggested vid but i'm glad I did lol

[@TheMidnightModder]

In the end, how much would this job have cost if the guy paid full price?

[@S_F_R_]

2.5 days. Hourly rate at 75 usd. About 1650usd... That's why you never "save" shoes.

[@TheMidnightModder]

@@S_F_R_ 60 hours or a few hours over 2.5 days?

[@S_F_R_]

@@TheMidnightModder Probably about 15-20 hours of work.

[@manuelurrutia3228]

Strip naked to get on an airplane? Dude you always take your shoe off and have them scanned digitally. Dramatic much? SMH. On to a different content creator after that..

[@alanc6468]

What a generous resole! I love the effort you guys put into this one!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much!

[@powderriverfarrier]

The quality of the content in this particular video is unbelievably good for learning about things we likely never even thought of. Obviously Heath has the stones to start a guild of master craftsmen. Trenton and Heath are a class act.

[@TrentonHeath]

As always, thank you so much!

[@Wraithsong]

it was a real treat to find that someone in this country still does this in these modern throwitaway times. the last cobbler we had in the area closed up shop just a few years ago.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you for watching. Yeah, they’re disappearing quickly!

[@goldHydrangeas]

Yeah mine too close early 2020 when Covid just destroyed many old time family businesses. He didn’t do this details and mainly I just came for heels changes.

[@ginamorrison7047]

Stunning, beautiful job! ❤

[@thegan9143]

I like that this sort of craftsmanship still exists but I can't imagine ever paying a couple thousand for a pair of shoes. Each to their own however.

[@simply2ghetto]

If you pay $10,000 for a suit. You can afford $2,000 for shoes. I got a pair if you are interested in buying... $1,000 Just for you!

[@cookieofchaos]

@@simply2ghetto lol, I can't afford either :'^)

[@GDGUY4LIFE]

Me: I am late for work, KZbin: you need to see a random shoe elf video Me: you’re right

[@guesswho7625]

Cool

[@robsterTN]

There’s something very satisfying about watching you iron that cork filling.

[@theovonsilvatici2324]

Well done! I saw some people saying stuff like “a lot of time wasted”, but, i say it was no waste at all, this work was amazing and most people would take more time and would not even get it so well done! An artesian job done by master craftsmen with a lot of experience. Congratulations and God bless y’all