I'm OVERHAULING My Clarks Wallabee Boots

[@TrentonHeath]

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[@fatcatpeople]

Good work how much do you charge. I have like 3 pair.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Wow! I think this is the first Wallabee resole ever on KZbin- clearly there was a reason lol. Great job!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

The Wallabee Shoes are like a Timex Watch no one wants to repair neither one of them

[@Truffles-fk3du]

I think you are in error Jacob. This isnt the first Wallabee resole on KZbin. It's the first resole EVER! (They did it purely for the KZbin fans, dont deny it!)

[@David_Watts]

The coolest thing about this video is that it shows how y'all can pretty much do whatever y'all want, to just about any shoe out there!! This, along with that Walmart video and anything's possible! Man, the perks to having the skill and your own shop are crazy!! 😆 We'll have to come up with some off the wall ideas for the next video! 👍💪

[@CoachTylerJohnston]

Yeah this makes me think of how I'd want to upgrade other pairs of my shoes.

[@stephenremington8448]

Off the wall, skate shoes resoled with car tyre tread!

[@David_Watts]

@@stephenremington8448 Dude! Sandals are one thing; Van's?? Nah...

[@stephenremington8448]

@@David_Watts Or something else with car tyre tread, it's the car tyre tread on a shoe that is the main point.

[@nikoschariso2512]

@@stephenremington8448I had it done to my old MBT’s! It looks and feels amazing!

[@nodieusa]

This is brilliant! Those soles are really cushy and now lined with wool these things must be a joy to wear on cool dry weather!

[@paulweber1740]

The sound of that old school leather cutting wheel is my absolute most favorite sound in the world. I love it every single time. It’s organic and real and sounds like work and craft and care. Fantastic.

[@kernsolomon5794]

Happy to see this video. Clark's are a household name in the Caribbean...glad to see one being restored

[@fast-eddie-clarke]

it's a joy coming home from working on a Saturday and being able to relax a bit with a coffee and a new video by you guys!

[@TrentonHeath]

We really appreciate you watching! Glad you enjoy.

[@KA4UPW]

Right!

[@gbrooke5580]

What makes this build so amazing is what little you had to work with.They came out great!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We appreciate it.

[@MrAbric77]

Since I discovered your videos I watch them all. You are skillful and remember me of the love for a well done job by my grandfather, who made wood sabots in his small workshop. Greetings from Italian Alps.

[@TrentonHeath]

That’s great, Riccardo! I love meat memories like that. We appreciate you watching! By the way, we’ve both been to Italy many times, including the Alps. Such a beautiful area!

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

The fact you hand-sewed leather, AND without a thimble, completely blew my mind.

[@lianjyesu3239]

LOVE the craft and the dedication. Nothing but salute!

[@fingerluck]

As i watching this thousand miles away from your shop and wonder one day or sooner, i want to send my wallabee for a resole. A neat and nicely done by you, amazing!

[@DMorgan77]

That was awesome. So cool when you trimmed the lining down to not change the size of the boot. Side note, I've had my Anson belts since Sept '21 and they're great (back then you could get 3 belts and 3 buckles for $99).

[@chriskoran836]

You both always manage to find the perfect balance between artisan and ASMR in your videos. Thanks for always sharing tip & tricks while also keeping us involved with the incredible camera angles that also show the materials and machinery involved in this trade!

[@Medevah]

Your channel motivated me to buy my first pair of boots, and I used what I learned from you (and a few others) about build quality, welts, and stacked heels, when making my selection. Never thought I could pull off boots in a white collar environment. Seriously, my feet and I thank you for guiding me to the rabbit hole.

[@leederdavid4782]

What an awesome job. They look great and the sheep’s wool is a fitting upgrade.

[@gtrplr778]

Impressive work, the number of skills you demonstrated really stands out. The insole stitching was my favorite part, fine attention to detail. The result was as good, or even better than new. Kool vid.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@beegchunguz7425]

This was a ridiculously satisfying refurbish. I love the width of the sheep lining you cut down.

[@milesparris4045]

It's a pleasure watching you enjoying what you do. I'm also lucky that I enjoy my work.

[@CaptainWillard830]

Oh man! You took me back to my junior high school days, in the early 80s. We called these “Chukka Boots,” and the kids who could afford them, were cool kids. My good friend, Oscar, loved them so much, that’s all he wore from 1st grade through high school. I never owned a pair, I was a brown Sperry top siders kinda kid. I was the kid who wore jordache jeans, top siders, collared shirts from the Go Around, and skinny ties. I was really into Rick Springfield and Cheap Trick back then. Excellent video. I’m going to be sending you guys a pair of British military desert boots. They are one size to big

[@TrentonHeath]

That’s awesome! I remember a lot of that from my childhood as well. Let us know if we can help.

[@williamhicken1206]

A long time since I've seen a pair of these. Great job! I bet your feet will love that lining. Sometimes it's a real advantage to have a cobbler in the family!

[@blanket8452]

I was skeptical because I was looking for EDC belts, and I wasn’t sure Anson belts was for my me. I took your advice, checked it out and couldn’t be more pleased with the quality, price, and ease of ordering. Love what I got and how it arrived! Thanks! Enjoy your videos because you talk right even if I only wear Merrell’s

[@slamtilt01]

In New Zealand these are called Clark's Nomads. Back in the 1980's these were the ultimate school kid shoe. They had lace tags which kids would decorate to their liking.

[@jodykidp5396]

ALWAYS a great video with you guys! Heath you worked a bit of extra magic on these shoes with the wool lining.. I'm in Knoxville TN. You guys take care over there in your part of Tennessee.. We love coming that way for a visit... Stay blessed and protect your peace..

[@charlestatem3099]

Had an original suede pair back in the ‘70s. Most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Florsheim actually had a pebble grain leather copy that was kid lined. Beautiful wearing shoes. Really nice job on your pair .

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Hah! That barber's electric clipper allusion for the lining is priceless. This was great! 🤓👍

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

I love them Clark's, your right about toes and the cold 🤣👌🏽 great idea.

[@KanadeTachibana]

That was the most difficult resole I've ever seen. Props to you, man.

[@stevenmichener366]

That sure was a lot of work and I appreciate your high quality craftsmanship.

[@robertr2952]

Heath, you sir out did yourself in this video. This has to be one of my favorites of all time,very cool !!

[@bloodshot6]

Clarks Wallabee are one of my favorites, cool to see the restoration.

[@MrRubenixa]

Amazing wok, wish I still had my og ones, the leather on those was butter smooth and worn perfectly

[@chauntikleer]

I have to imagine that those crepe rubber soles are so comfortable to walk on. And the wool lining, perfect for the winter time. I want a pair.

[@belsarerc]

Wowww!! That is some awesome craftsmanship!!!! Always love you guys!

[@davidedward13]

This video brought me back to the early ’70s. My older brother had a pair, I thought they were cool. I appreciate the man hours you put into the making.

[@markmilan01]

Another one! Those were a hit in the eighties! I loved mine! Great job.

[@richies6750]

Amazing restoration of these clarks wallabee, I have some maple suede wallabees. 8 years ago I had leather ones similar to these. 🥰

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Great job on the resole. They should keep your toes warm now. Have a blessed weekend gentlemen.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you sir. You as well.

[@celsobasilio135]

Awesome video guys! Again you guys rock with these projects!,

[@PhilipSmith-e9t]

This was well done and while I like seeing the standard welt reconstruction/ resole that you do so well, this was far more interesting as it required a different approach. The shearling liner and trimming was clever and the final outcome looks great. Well done!

[@eveb446]

Glad to see that you were working on your own shoe. I hope that they will keep your feet warm next Winter.

[@rmsbrooks5606]

It is a comfort to see that you guys (being in the shoe restoration business) shoes look as messed up as ours. I have a pair of Sperry Women's Wallaby boots with leather soles I'd love to be restored. I've had them for years and refuse to throw them away.

[@boat6868]

They look great. Love my wool socks during the winter.

[@josephrhoades2464]

SnoSeal those bad boys! Best one from you guys. Love the wool lining!

[@brianbanks3044]

i just love watching that heavy duty sewing machine punch so easily through all those materials

[@gagecarty4290]

You really have to love your pair of Wallabies, just to have them resoled forget about the winterizing

[@joeychuck]

Great job. I used to wear those all the time in the early 90s too. I was worried the sheep's wool would make them too tight, but you answered that too. Well done.

[@later_daze_4080]

This is the dopest video I've watched on youtube in a long time. Wallabee's rule and adding the lining to them was a great idea!

[@seaknightvirchow8131]

In a world where everything seems so slap dash, you guys are amazing in so many ways.

[@DarkFire515]

Incredible restoration job! They're probably better now than the day the left the factory.

[@corneliabraun9071]

Oh what a wonderful work . Conny .

[@Wordsmyth8]

I had a pair of these in college, only they were the tan suede version. Loved those things.

[@carlpaladino427]

I used to wear out the outside heel really quick. The we so comfortable new, wore the all through HS and college. Going to have to order the Anson belts.

[@ernievame]

You are a true artist. What a patience and set of skills!

[@stephenrountree3214]

I’ve had a pair of dockers desert boots resoled. I personally stitched the midsole on with a jerk hook and had the cobbler install a cristy sole. Mad respect for using plantation crepe.

[@tompvic]

Great job. Now I want a Clark’s Wallaby boot (winterized).

[@stephenremington8448]

Great result! Legendary brand Clarks, even if their signature looks like Clanks! I guess these were only ever intended to be disposable.

[@sisleymichael]

Very cool project! Seriously, you made your shoes into what YOU wanted. That is great. I live in South Texas. Cold is rarely a thing here, for more than a day or two at any one time. Been pondering your sandals for guys. That would be a year-round useful purchase. My mother-in-law gave me a pair of sheep wool lined house shoes / slippers decades ago when we were stationed in Germany (drafty quarters and cold environment!). I wear them so little, they will probably last beyond my time on earth.

[@zackellis23]

You should try putting the rubber in dry ice then sanding it off. Not sure if the dry ice will hurt the leather but it will turn the rubber hard making it much more manageable to work with/remove.

[@ttop64]

My Tobacco flip flops arrived this past week and they are great.👏🥳They look even better in person. Can't wait to be able to wear them out and about. Ironically they arrived on a day when we were having an ice storm.🥶

[@mofosoto]

I wonder if a cheese grater type device would help remove that melted sole. Maybe even something like the grinder that they use on cow hoofs. Such a cool project. Gotta keep building these "dream build" types of projects. Especially if they're just for you; they don't need to always be for a customer or charity or whatever. We see this with all kinds of things like cars, bikes, computers on KZbin channels doing their "Dream Builds" so it's cool to see one like yours getting in on it too. Please do more!

[@billystpaul8907]

One of your best rebuilds yet. You really are a master at your craft. Thanks for making these video's. You now have the most expensive Clarks ever made. It's just like watching a Nick's rebuild..Except you guys talk during yours..

[@brookeggleston9314]

What you really need are some Merino wool socks. Two sources I use are Quince(low prices for high quality goods, and free shipping) and LL Bean. I live in Western Massachusetts, and I've been wearing socks from both sources in my Tecovas and Thursday Boots for the past three winters. My feet haven't been cold, not even during the subzero temperatures we had in February!

[@rodneywroten2994]

Love the lining job

[@willt.9654]

Those look absolutely baller. Paired with some baggy corduroys and a varsity jacket? Fire.

[@murlthomas2243]

I love Wallabees. Wish I had another pair!

[@roberthudson1959]

I loved the specialized cobbler's tool you used to trim the lining!

[@chefduane3742]

These were all the rage when I was in high school '74-'77. Everybody wore them! Didn't even know there were still available. Re: micro adjust belts. I wear one of those from a different manufacturer. The maker I use offers these compatible with concealed carry which I do. Really nice belts regardless of maker!

[@gregaustin8114]

I like the added lining to winterize these, but wonder even with trimming it down how tight these would be afterwards. I guess they’d have to start out big.

[@richardmiller3860]

Best boot repair ever.

[@1357-t9l]

It is easier to remove the wallpaper from the wall when dry, as well as the soles of these shoes! Great job!

[@vladonweb1]

It is a brilliant idea!!!

[@katrinalevin4064]

I have a pair of Clarks Wanderers and I don't wear them often. I will try to keep them in good shape so that I do not have the disappointment of having to discard them rather than have them resolved. Thanks to your KZbin channel, I now look for shoes I can resole and keep for years. This is harder with " women's shoes" but I wear traditional shoes, oxfords, boots, etc...

[@ClaudeVanKot]

you put a smile on my face with the razor 🥰 awesome job! for next time, maybe do a 360 welt and attach a white christy wedge sole.

[@patriciofreire7383]

excelente trabajo es un arte la fabricación del calzado o arreglo espero mas videos para aprender saludos desde ecuador

[@paul_domici]

This was incredible guys!!! Great Job!!!!

[@terry2588]

Such great craftsman talent 👍🏽👍🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you!

[@jenniferfox301]

Cold feet are not fun! Congrats on the upgrade. Looking good. So you had to cross the pond, figuratively, to find the sole material? Glad there is something we can do well. Love from UK 🇬🇧

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching. Yep, we still obtain quite a bit of our materials from the UK. 🇬🇧

[@johngrant1337]

That shoe is one of my all time favorite shoe ( I live in Florida so no cold feet) great video thanks

[@lordg3803]

Amazing Overhaul.

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Trenton every since childhood cancer cold goes right through me. My hands and feet get freakishly cold. Weston heated socks rock. So nice to have warm feet when it's cold. They are battery powered socks so it you get them get an extra set of batteries.

[@ragatrix]

Such eye candy! The boots were nice, too...

[@myvideos2715]

These shoes reminded me of the Kiwi's Nomads that were made during the 70's and 80's. The same styling with the same crepe sole. A very comfortable shoe to wear and walk. I own a pair, only for it to succumbed in the mud of tropical Philippines.

[@prestonking5736]

I think you did an awesome job wished I had a pair of those shoes maybe one day

[@davidlarue5713]

Man, great video. Those boots remind me of some Eastland my mother gave me, uncomfortable, but dang they looked good.

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Wow! I bet I went through ten pairs of those growing up. That’s the coolest thing ever! I wish I knew the contact cement y’all use. I’m doing a pair of “house shoes” I’ve had for years. The rubber sole finally dry rotted and was coming apart. Got them ready for the resole. Going to use a foam rubber floor mat from Harbor Freight and E6000 glue. Hope it works. If not, the wife will have to throw them out. I can’t bear doing it myself 😢

[@Errolholden_]

Righteous profession !

[@92sawdust]

Love it!! A couple of questions, did you put sheep's skin on the bottom? How long did it take you? Time is money! Thanks for the videos!!

[@hightemp1]

Love those shoes very comfortable! Great video.

[@tonymendoza4716]

I actually did something similar to a pair of Chippewa chukkas. I lined the foot well, as well as the tongue. Worked well, ( they were never winter boots in the first place). I had AMPLE room in the foot well, and they fit much better.

[@brucejenner4800]

I love your channel, its shows great skills in repairing footwear, ingenious machines as well. Here's my question guys, with the machines you have, they do look vintage, can you easily get spare parts for them?

[@KyleSnarr]

Such good stuff!! I welcome more content like this for sure!!

[@BluegrassPercussion]

Those old soles are great for cleaning your sanding belts.

[@chrissingletary2287]

I see y'all are getting close to 400K likes! Love the videos! Keep it up guys 👍

[@anthonymorales842]

try a solvent such as acetone, furniture stripper. One of those will breakdown the glue and or rubber.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I bought this belt kit. I have brown and black. They are actually good belts BUT, after awhile, the lock system gets weak and not while wearing but when you take the belt off, the buckle will fall off. I think what happens it the holes in the lock system wear, get lose and the buckle will come off. I have never tried it but maybe some type of glue may do the trick.

[@scdobserver835]

KZbin unsubscribed me from your channel. 😞 This is very interesting video to watch. Thank you for sharing this, guys! 👏🏻

[@jordangarrison7402]

Was hoping to see a leather midsole with a glued crepe outsole… BUT I really can’t complain… It’s T and H!!

[@Aspect8_5_2]

Loved this video. I have some clarks wallabees. Sole came off... I re stuck it back and made a youtube video on my channel . One question. Why not heat gun the glue off ? The heat really helps take the glue off I found !

[@mightymikethebear]

Yes, the Clarks boots were very poplar at one time. I wore Brown Shoe Company desert boots (that is what the catalog called them) because my dad worked for the company. In my school we wore that type of boot or the red, white and blue Nike shoes and bell bottom jeans. 😎