Hey Pablo! I have the exact same pair and it was great to see you take them apart and to see how they are constructed. I took them to my local cobbler to replace the existing sole with a vibram wedge sole. They wanted to remove the heel and sand down the existing sole and glue the wedge to that. What are your thoughts on this? Can’t seem to find anyone willing to go beyond that. Should I avoid this? Thanks in advance!
Hi Pablo. I have a pair of beeswax leather clarks Wallabees. I’m curious what is the best way to treat scuffs without changing the color of the leather or adding shine? I like the look of the leather and how it is more of a matte finish. They scuff easily.
Why did you choose to do the rubber midsole first? Of the boots I've seen with a leather and rubber midsole, the rubber midsole has always been on the outside since the outsole adheres better to the rubber.
That redo looks so good. Those boots also look really comfy. What is your opinion on Ariat boots? I've tried them a few times but they just aren't comfortable on my feet. I do horseback riding so just need something comfortable, waterproof and slip proof and also not have any extra buckles or decorations. That LL Bean boot looks great. I'm looking for a new pair of boots but getting kind of discouraged.
Ariats aren't the greatest. We work on a lot of horse riding boots and Ariats seem to be on the lower end. Try searching "Goodyear Welted Paddock Boots"
I bought a pair of these about 7 years ago. The original sole was insanely uncomfortable and had zero grip. I resoled with a vibram lug and comfort and grip is much better, but I’ve ordered some Truman’s as a replacement. I don’t think I’d spend the money on these if I had to do it over frankly.
i have to ask, why would a professional cobbler use bick 4 as opposed to febbings neats foot oil? cause in my experience they are roughly the same, but the pure neats foot is way cheaper and arguably better for the leather
Bick 4 is in a league of its own in our opinion. It's used widely by industry professionals and also by shoe enthusiasts. Nothing against Fiebings, I just don't use that product. Thanks for watching!
@@dimarshoerepair Bick 4 is a great product, and I know that it's a neats foot based conditioner. I actually don't care for feibings as a company, but they seem to be the only major seller of pure neats foot. The thing about Bick 4 is that your paying for water, preservatives, hydrogenated tallow(emulsified beef fat) and silicone, which I are not very good imo and can build up in the leather. Where as pure neats foot has been used for hundreds of years, and was military grade for the Army in the trenches of WW1. Also, literature says that neats foot will darken leather, but ime it's not any worse than Bick 4. Any ways hope you find this helpful.
@@dimarshoerepair In your shop, you probably see a lot of that. As someone who does not have a lot of money, I would never consider fixing something that is not broken.
Good to see a Canadian shop doing this type of work, nice job
Thanks so much 👍
That color combo really pops sir another great job. Keep em coming
Thank you very much!
I just love the detailing you do to fix the upper sole into the leather midsole..
Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I very much enjoyed it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just down the road in Stratford, good to know there is a cobbler near by when my boots and shoes need resoling and rebuild.🤘👍😎👞
Let me know when you're ready!
Awesome work as always and cool boots!!!!!
Thanks Tommy!
An amazing recraft!!! Love the color combo!!
Thanks Mark!
Looking sharp!
Thanks!
This looks really cool. Could you imagine doing something similar on a Western boot? I really like the look of the Dr. Sole half soles and heels.
If the toes aren’t too narrow then it’s likely possible! Shoot me an email and send a photo of your boots
dimarshoerepair@gmail.com
beautiful job, Pablo
Thank you for watching!
They look fantastic
Thank you!
Great job!
Thank you, Joe!
You cobbling folk have the coolest tools. I just bought a pair of these too i dig that sole replacement. I may need to contact you
Reach out anytime! 519-836-3389
Nice one sir
Thank you 👍
Hey Pablo! I have the exact same pair and it was great to see you take them apart and to see how they are constructed. I took them to my local cobbler to replace the existing sole with a vibram wedge sole. They wanted to remove the heel and sand down the existing sole and glue the wedge to that. What are your thoughts on this? Can’t seem to find anyone willing to go beyond that. Should I avoid this? Thanks in advance!
That’s not the way to do the job. You can ship them to me if you can’t find someone local and competent.
Классная работа, молодец!
Thanks!
Hi Pablo. I have a pair of beeswax leather clarks Wallabees. I’m curious what is the best way to treat scuffs without changing the color of the leather or adding shine? I like the look of the leather and how it is more of a matte finish. They scuff easily.
Saphir Oiled Leather Cream comes in different colours and won't darken
I have a pair of these boots.
Beautiful boots
I'm located right south of you guys in burlington, gotta wear my boots extra hard so I can bring them in for some Dr. Soles haha
Bring them by anytime. Thanks for watching!
Why did you choose to do the rubber midsole first? Of the boots I've seen with a leather and rubber midsole, the rubber midsole has always been on the outside since the outsole adheres better to the rubber.
Because you can't splice a rubber half sole onto a rubber midsole
That redo looks so good. Those boots also look really comfy. What is your opinion on Ariat boots? I've tried them a few times but they just aren't comfortable on my feet. I do horseback riding so just need something comfortable, waterproof and slip proof and also not have any extra buckles or decorations. That LL Bean boot looks great. I'm looking for a new pair of boots but getting kind of discouraged.
Ariats aren't the greatest. We work on a lot of horse riding boots and Ariats seem to be on the lower end. Try searching "Goodyear Welted Paddock Boots"
Hey Pablo, what model of watch is that you're wearing? It looks really nice.
It's a Fossil watch. Nothing fancy but it's a nice clean look. Thanks for watching
Wrist watches are more of a fashion statement than ever now that everybody but myself rocks a cell.
How much does something like that cost?
I believe this was $250 CAD
I bought a pair of these about 7 years ago. The original sole was insanely uncomfortable and had zero grip. I resoled with a vibram lug and comfort and grip is much better, but I’ve ordered some Truman’s as a replacement. I don’t think I’d spend the money on these if I had to do it over frankly.
Truman Boots are definitely an upgrade in terms of build quality!
i have to ask, why would a professional cobbler use bick 4 as opposed to febbings neats foot oil? cause in my experience they are roughly the same, but the pure neats foot is way cheaper and arguably better for the leather
Bick 4 is in a league of its own in our opinion. It's used widely by industry professionals and also by shoe enthusiasts. Nothing against Fiebings, I just don't use that product. Thanks for watching!
@@dimarshoerepair Bick 4 is a great product, and I know that it's a neats foot based conditioner. I actually don't care for feibings as a company, but they seem to be the only major seller of pure neats foot. The thing about Bick 4 is that your paying for water, preservatives, hydrogenated tallow(emulsified beef fat) and silicone, which I are not very good imo and can build up in the leather. Where as pure neats foot has been used for hundreds of years, and was military grade for the Army in the trenches of WW1. Also, literature says that neats foot will darken leather, but ime it's not any worse than Bick 4. Any ways hope you find this helpful.
I really want dr soles for my rw rovers.
Let's get it done!
Those soles looked like they had plenty of wear left. Why would someone resole preemptively?
To change the look probably
@@dimarshoerepair In your shop, you probably see a lot of that. As someone who does not have a lot of money, I would never consider fixing something that is not broken.
I just have one question ………… why…………????
Great question!
I had bought a pair from LL Bean. They were so uncomfortable, I returned them. 👎
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