I TRANSFORMED these Colombian Made STITCHDOWN Boots | TOTAL RECRAFT

[@bradleythomas5445]

Great to see you, Tony! Awesome job! Love how you explain the process of recrafting boots. They came out nice. Bordon should offer this as the “Cobbler Tony” model in their line of boots!

[@gthgth1769]

Thank you for letting us see a true craftsman do his work in such detail and care. It’s much appreciated.

[@nathanherber1225]

Man Tony, I could listen to you talk all day. You are such a great craftsman and watching you transform these boots was a true pleasure.

[@tony_r_pierce]

It's so enjoyable to watch and listen to Tony. Best thing about these videos is the teaching. I'll never make a pair of boots, but I like learning how an expert does it. Better entertainment than anything on TV. I enjoyed this one in part because I love my Bordon Tukano boots. Thanks for the video!

[@davel2734]

I really enjoyed your video. I’ve got a pair of Bordon boots coming soon so it’s nice to see how well built they are. Thank you for showing it.

[@jeffwoodard]

Your videos are simply the best. You describe every step of the process in great detail. This is like a training video. Just excellent.

[@nomadhawg]

Can confirm that the double midsole is tough to break in and is noticeably heavier, but well worth it for bigger guys that squish a regular shoe sole. And after it’s broken in it’s super comfortable.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Thanks! Agreed, I suggest to guys over 225 to get double midsole when possible. It makes such a difference once they are broken in.

[@JinsKookieJams]

​@@WyattDadCobblerCompany *That's good to know! It offers more support and comfort! I was just wondering if a double midsole makes the boots a little stiffer as you walk with less flexing? I thought I heard something about that with double midsoles in general with boots.*

[@JinsKookieJams]

​@@WyattDadCobblerCompany *Does having a double midsole make the boots somewhat stiffer when you walk? I'm curious about that.*

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@JinsKookieJams absolutely.

[@a.l.newsome7395]

Great job and great work 🥳🥳 I personally ordered a couple pairs recently and looking forward to wearing them especially now I know where to send them when time to have them recrafted.

[@JinsKookieJams]

*17:11** It makes sense here to say to not punch new holes with a stitcher, due to the stitchdown nature of the boots. I was wanting your opinion about comments I read about JK Boots on their channel. The company also does make stitchdown boots. In their videos when they do rebuilds and resoles, they never take out the old thread. Maybe they changed that decision, I don't know. In the comment section, they have told people they leave in the stitches in that stitchdown area as a "filler". They see it as keeping the holes filled, in order to be able to stitch the new midsoles and rubber soles together. Clearly I see them making new holes in the stitch down welt area. As you said, this would definitely weaken the welt area for stitchdown boots. I was wondering what your opinion of them using the thread as a filler. Is it good or bad? I think it looks messy and not so professional stitching on top of several layers of old threads. I'm not sure how many layers though, but when I see a close up of the old stitching being stitched on, it doesn't look good. However, they do use strong stitchers from what it looks like (possibly Rapid Es). I would think that always removing the old thread is a good idea right?* *I do agree with removing the old thread because it makes it easier to see where to stitch. It also looks cleaner, organized, and professional. Most importantly, new holes aren't being punched in the welt area. Is the there another reason why old stitches are removed from boots in general (not necessarily stitchdown, but anything in general 😊)? Thank you so much for your great videos! They are very informative and cool to watch! 🩷🩷🩷🩷*

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@JinsKookieJams I’m guessing that, if they pick the old stitches out, it leaves holes for water to go through. If they leave them in, the cement for the new soles gets on the thread and helps keep it more waterproof. We prefer to remove all old stitches, regardless if they are Stitchdown, Blake stitch, or Goodyear welted construction. It allows us to use the original holes when possible and looks cleaner for the finished product. We also have Rapid E stitchers for heavy duty stitching. But, we hand stitch most Stitchdown repairs so that we use all the original holes. Sometimes customers don’t want to pay extra for hand stitching and accept the fact that new holes will be punched when machine stitching. Either way, all original stitching is removed.

[@JinsKookieJams]

​@@WyattDadCobblerCompany *Yea I agree it does look cleaner! It's great you all hand stitch most of the stitchdown boots, for a more precision repair! For JK Boots is it bad for them to leave the stitches in or not necessarily bad? And when they leave the old stitches in, does it damage the needle of the stitcher in any way, due to the layers of old stitches? Because I was wondering if it'll break the needle. Thank you for the info! I'm learning about boot repairs!*

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@JinsKookieJams as you have stated, it is aesthetically not pleasing. If the stitcher tries to go in the same hole, it is still full of thread and will make the hole larger. If it is missing the hole, the original thread is irrelevant. There are arguments for both methods. We choose to remove the stitches method. If waterproof is a concern, cementing a piece of leather underneath to seal the holes is our preferred method because it would be more aesthetically pleasing

[@JinsKookieJams]

​@@WyattDadCobblerCompany *Oh ok that makes a lot of sense thank you so much!!*

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Amazing craftsmanship Tony! Your boots look beautiful! It was cool to see you hand stitch those midsoles on! I learned so much from watching your video! You and your team are very knowledgeable and so talented! I love your work and this channel! 😊🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷! Keep up the good work!!*

[@rickbrown7067]

Great job Tony, love the way you explained the job and how and why you are doing it. Thank you.

[@miccijrful]

Beautiful work!

[@CallsignArchangel]

awesome video Tony. These boots look AMAZING and were built so well. I love how you explain the process. you're telling a story the whole time. Love these videos.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

nice thorough explanation Tony

[@williamlimwk]

Love ur work and run down on what ur doing to resole it.

[@kevinorr6880]

I appreciate the education. Thank you. I would love to learn this craft.

[@zborges]

Amigo, seu serviço é feito com carinho e dedicação, parabéns.

[@baberoot1998]

Wow....impressed. A PNW made boot, out of Colombia, South America. Who woulda thunk it? I suppose if someone is in the market for a Pacific North West made boot...these ones...are worth taking a look at. The price of around $400 seems pretty reasonable. I always wanted a pair of White's... but couldn't afford them, maybe I will give these a look-see. $400 seems a little more doable for me. Thanks for the heads-up...had never heard of Bordon before.

[@richardring5368]

Great video Tony. The boots turned out great.

[@Breecebuilt]

Awesome work as always! Love seeing natural finishes on logging boots, a lot like wood grain not being painted over I guess.

[@dhellraisa]

Awesome video and review. You've gained a fan.

[@emondrag]

Hey Tony! Nice job. Greetings from Nicaragua!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@emondrag hey!!! I hope you are doing good!

[@Thunk00]

Beautiful boots, and nice clean work.

[@jamesgasca3600]

Great video! Aweaome job as always...

[@GenesisMarieMunoz]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge, Tony. I would like some information on the king and brand of lasting thread you use if you don't mind. Thanks

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@GenesisMarieMunoz shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@Mile-long-list]

Great review and wonderful re craft ! You earned a subscription from me !

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@Mile-long-list thanks!!

[@janiomanrique3621]

Nice job !!!!

[@ya-silly-goose623]

Nice video. Can you please clarify what product you're using and talking about instead of CRC or paint thinner/emulsifier for priming your rubber sole? You didn't show the bottle well, so all I caught was "Reogal"? I know that's not what you said, though. I wanted to look it up

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Renia Rehagol is the name of the primer. I use Renia Top Fit cement instead of CDC . If you send me an email to [e-mail] I will email you a video about the process

[@DwightJurling]

Fan of this Wanes pattern from Bordon. Waxy suede too.

[@ryaniam22]

How do these boots compare to Red Wings or Nicks in a similar style? Are they are well made or are they cutting corners somewhere? Because this style too me seems like the perfect boot you can use for work and casual too. Very nice

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@ryaniam22 I haven’t researched the thicknesses of the different upper leathers to state facts about that question. However, I do a lot of different things in all my boots (like construction, hiking, landscaping, roofing and such) because I volunteer for a lot of charity projects, and I feel as protected by these as I do the other brands you mentioned. I do have a couple other brands that I will not use for such things because they are absolutely not sturdy enough for me to be comfortable in those situations. I don’t feel that the company cuts any corners in quality. Just do your research about the thickness of the particular uppers that you are interested in vs the other brands for the same job.

[@ryaniam22]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany Thank you sir

[@cowcrapper]

Dang really love the look (and pricing) of these boots.

[@papayafigure]

How much for this recraft? You only have options for goodyear welted boots at your website

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

This job would be $410. Thanks

[@abep.3110]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompanywoah almost as much as the boots themselves 😮

[@JinsKookieJams]

*Worth it! Especially for the more support and comfort with the double midsole! Wyatt and Dad are amazing cobblers, so their level of high quality craftsmanship is worth saving up for! 😊*

[@kiriskuce4362]

It's hard to hear in the video- where are your leather midsoles sourced from?

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@kiriskuce4362 I buy them from jhcook.com.

[@wonkydonkey7899]

The lead time of bordon boots is insanely long. I ordered a pair of their boots in March of 2024, and I’m still waiting on them at this point in 2025. It’d be a whole year if I don’t get them by March.

[@mississippster-qq7wc]

First! Also, I've been curious about Bordon.

[@ChucHa-ed4vs]

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[@ferballadares72fb]

Nice boots

[@johnversluis3084]

Nice job I have a pair of Nicks Travelers boots in great shape I need to contact you on them

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Reach out to us when you are ready [e-mail] Thanks

[@abvgdegG]

5:05 я применяю станок ! 🤣

[@dreyfusnineteen9949]

1/8 inch is 3.175mm and 1/4 inch is 6.35mm

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

I knew I was getting it wrong when I said it. I was raised pre metric system days and I blame it on the public school system 🤣🤣. Just kidding. I don’t blame anyone.

[@dreyfusnineteen9949]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany I was raised in the metric system by a father who worked in 64ths of an inch

[@prospect_joe9813]

Tobias just uploaded a video of him recrafting a pair of redwings in 1 minute and it took Tony 47 minutes to do one boot? Getting slow!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

🤣🤣🤣 that hand stitching takes a lot of time 😬

[@JoeShmo17495]

There is no "U" in Colombia or Colombian. Just giving the heads up.

[@BWM135]

We got Carolina boys at work here! The only Columbia we know anything about is a couple of hours down 77, and they got a college football team with "Cocks" in their name. 😂 Just kidding, Colombia is beautiful, Andres is making great boots, and I can't wait for the Wanes I have on order to arrive in the 704. 👍

[@vaio666]

greetings from Poland...best of the best...