Excellent! I regret tossing my MIL's pair - they did wonders for her back problems. As they wore down (like this) they lost their therapeutic value. I wish I knew this was possible. Thank you for sharing!
Really helpful! I am starting my first sole -fixing, using the Birk sole on a heeled shoe, so wish me luck! Hope you got some sales and your tires!! Great video!
Very enjoyable video and great job explaining how and why you were doing each step. It's now July 2024 and I'm wondering if you have used up all your sole material. I need my Birkenstocks re-soled! Thanks!
Hey great video! I have the exact sandle except on mine the leather strap where your toe goes popped out. I was disappointed bc I’ve only had them a year. The last ones I had lasted 25 years and and on the exact same day the toe strap popped out on both shoes😂 Guess they don’t make em like they used to. If you’re ever so inclined, I’d love to see a video on how you fixthe toe strap.
Thanks for your post. Would you spell the name of the Japanese skiving knife and let me know its brand and length? And what brand and length are the red handle pliers you used to remove the old soles? Thanks in advance.
It's a DUJISO knife, you can find it for less than $10 on Amazon. Be sure to sharpen it more when you get it. I used a Paul Sellers chisel sharpening approach to give it a mirror finish. I don't know the brand of the red handle pliers: I bought them at a flea market for less than $10. You basically just need some end cutters, any brand will do. What are you working on?
I have a follow up video where I use the heat gun method. Now I use an oven to heat them to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and the soles usually come off easily. Sometimes they don't come off, even with the high heat. It must be the factory using different glues
Hi I'm trying to learn how to resole/restore Birkenstocks. Do you have any suggestions for how to get a belt-sander if I don't currently have one? Are there any rentals or alternative to using a belt sander such as manually sanding?
If you're gonna be doing a lot like that, you might wanna invest in some glue thinner, so you don't have to cut as much. Most contact cements usually has a toluene based solvent, so you want the stuff that smells like it'll get you high.
You might have to pull back the sole and re-glue it. It might require a new sole, but you could try heating it to 180 degrees F in an oven and gently pulling back the sole. I would put new contact cement on to glue everything hack together. Or you could send it to me!
@@DrPronghornCan you use this same glue/cement to hold down the foot bed down? My 15+ year old birks are coming up a little bit on the edge of the foot bed. Thanks for your help. Interesting video. 😊
Thanks!
You're welcome!
Great watching your video. Thanks, from the UK!
Thanks for watching!
That was so super epic and so intriguing :) Wonderful video to watch my dear friend! :)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it!
You did a great job! Makes me want to tackle my own pair I've had for 15+ years. I used them in kitchens when I worked in the industry! Nice video
Thanks! Let me know if you do tackle your own pair!
they let you wear open toed shoes in a kitchen??!
@@laura-mt3tb no no, I had the Boston's that are closed toed. Had the original cork replaced with non slip tread after they wore down
@@DakSway lmao so carmy wearing bostons in the bear is accurate
Excellent! I regret tossing my MIL's pair - they did wonders for her back problems. As they wore down (like this) they lost their therapeutic value. I wish I knew this was possible. Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome!
You were so skilled! All the best from the Philippines
Thanks so much!
Great job I need to try mine out
You should! Let me know how it goes!
Really helpful! I am starting my first sole -fixing, using the Birk sole on a heeled shoe, so wish me luck!
Hope you got some sales and your tires!! Great video!
I've gotten a bunch of orders of Birks from this video, and you can see my tires in the jeep video here: ua-cam.com/video/tx9hTuTlin0/v-deo.html
I saw another video where a guy used a heat gun to melt the glue. Worked like a charm.
Thanks! I actually use my knife making oven to melt the glue off now!
Looking great! Ill keep you in mind if i ever get a pair of birks.
Thanks! I've already got four orders from this video.
Very enjoyable video and great job explaining how and why you were doing each step. It's now July 2024 and I'm wondering if you have used up all your sole material. I need my Birkenstocks re-soled! Thanks!
I've resupplied four times now! Send me a message on Etsy and we'll get your sandals fixed!
Helping fantastic video! THANK YOU.
You're welcome!
Those soles look way more durable than whatever they have been putting on the past couple of years. I wear my soles out in 3 months of wear.
Interesting. I bought this sole material from the Oregon Leather Co. Maybe they have a stockpile of the good old stuff?
You made it perfectly good!!
Thank you! 😊
Yanking, cutting, sanding wheel is a big no. Use a heat bench or heat gun to soften the glue and the sole peels right off.
So I have discovered, and I show that approach in some of my later videos.
Hey great video! I have the exact sandle except on mine the leather strap where your toe goes popped out. I was disappointed bc I’ve only had them a year. The last ones I had lasted 25 years and and on the exact same day the toe strap popped out on both shoes😂 Guess they don’t make em like they used to. If you’re ever so inclined, I’d love to see a video on how you fixthe toe strap.
I happen to be working on exactly that right now!
Thanks for your post. Would you spell the name of the Japanese skiving knife and let me know its brand and length? And what brand and length are the red handle pliers you used to remove the old soles? Thanks in advance.
It's a DUJISO knife, you can find it for less than $10 on Amazon. Be sure to sharpen it more when you get it. I used a Paul Sellers chisel sharpening approach to give it a mirror finish. I don't know the brand of the red handle pliers: I bought them at a flea market for less than $10. You basically just need some end cutters, any brand will do. What are you working on?
what kind of glue did you use to adhere all the cork bits together?
I used more contact cement, Barge brand cement.
If any is trying this at home use a heat gun the sole will come in one piece and you won't mess the cork of the shoes
I have a follow up video where I use the heat gun method. Now I use an oven to heat them to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and the soles usually come off easily. Sometimes they don't come off, even with the high heat. It must be the factory using different glues
Hi I'm trying to learn how to resole/restore Birkenstocks. Do you have any suggestions for how to get a belt-sander if I don't currently have one? Are there any rentals or alternative to using a belt sander such as manually sanding?
I don't think manual sanding would do, but you might be able to use a one inch belt sander like they sell at harbor freight
Awesome man
Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful video. Would you mind telling me which brand and what type of contacts that used for this application?
Contact cement? I used Barge's brand.
Very informative! What kind of glue do you recommend to attach the leather back to the cork?
I use Barge brand contact cement
Really great. I'm going to contact you at Etsy. I hope you can do the kind of repairs I need.
Sounds good! I'll look for your message!
How do I get more information on having Birkenstocks re-soled?
Message me on my Etsy shop, you can find the link in my channel description
Hey friend, do you possibly still have any sole material left for a pair of 12s to repair some Birk clogs?
I can do it, but I've had to raise my price to $60 a pair because the sole material has gone up in cost...
If you're gonna be doing a lot like that, you might wanna invest in some glue thinner, so you don't have to cut as much.
Most contact cements usually has a toluene based solvent, so you want the stuff that smells like it'll get you high.
That's a good idea. How much do you thin the glue?
My Gizeh sandal toe piece came out. How would I fix that?
You might have to pull back the sole and re-glue it. It might require a new sole, but you could try heating it to 180 degrees F in an oven and gently pulling back the sole. I would put new contact cement on to glue everything hack together. Or you could send it to me!
Can you link the contact cement you use or recommend a brand? Thanks!
I only use Barge brand cement now!
Are you still repairing? I have a pair that needs some repair. One tiny spot where the cork is exposed.
Yes, I have to charge $60 per pair now because of an increase in materials cost. Please message me on Etsy or Facebook to get started.
Hi. What is the contact cement you are using?
I only use Barge brand cement. I should get a sponsorship at this point! 😅
Great job. Are you still accepting Birkenstock resoling jobs? I will need mine redone in the summer.
Yes I am! I should have more time for them in the summer. I charge $60 each now
Use jute over the cork!!
To add additional strength to the footbed?
@@DrPronghorn Yup! It is like using fiberglass and is exactly why Birk does it on both sides of cork layers.
Hi! What brand of glue do you use here?
I only use Barge cement now.
@@DrPronghorn is there a specific type of Barge cement? there are a few different types
What brand of contact cement do you use
I only use Barge cement now. In my early videos you can see me using Weldwood.
if you are still offering to resole the birks i'm interested
Contact me through my Etsy store.
Grind off the old sole
I cur off so much to cut down on the rubber dust in my workshop
What glue are you using?
I only use Barge cement
@@DrPronghornCan you use this same glue/cement to hold down the foot bed down? My 15+ year old birks are coming up a little bit on the edge
of the foot bed. Thanks for your help. Interesting video. 😊
@sunnie19 Yes, it should work for any parts of the shoe, just be sure to follow the directions
U still fixing shoes? My pair needs love
Contact me through my Etsy store, linked on the channel home page!
I have a pair that needs it, how do we chat?
Contact me through my Etsy site, www.etsy.com/shop/drpronghorn