So these are my boots and I can tell a bit of the story. I had a different pair since I was in high school (1985 if you're wondering) but they got beat up and didn't fit that well anyway so I sadly pitched them. I regretted letting them go so I started scanning eBay and lo and behold, I found these about 10 years ago in the exact style (slightly different color, the originals were lighter gray with blue highlights) and the price was right but the condition was, obviously rough. I knew what they were worth originally so I knew the value of the boots and I was considering getting some repair work done. Purely by chance, I saw the video of Steve repairing another pair of elephant boots a couple months ago and I thought "wow, this guy does good work, I wonder if I could find somebody this good close to me." When I realized he was in Fall's Church VA (about 15 miles from my house) there was no question in my mind that I had to go see him. So full disclosure: his work doesn't come cheap but it is TOTALLY worth the investment. Thanks Steve, for the great work! Now when people ask about getting shoes or other leather gear worked on, I tell them "I've got a guy..."
@@BedosLeatherworksLLC I got a pair of Timberland Boots I would love for you to work on, but they aren't crazy expensive so I don't think it would be worth it. You do amazing work, love watching all your videos!! ❤️
I grew up in a small western town that had a cobbler on main street. I first visited the store with my father when I was about four years old. This was about 70 years ago. I was enchanted by the smells, so many different smells all at once. The smell of the leather, (did you know different leather has different smells) the polish, the glue, so many things. When I got a little older and started walking home from school I would take the main street route so I could stop in at the cobblers, just for the smell. After about a dozen visits of shyly looking around, the cobbler, who looked older than my grandfather took notice and asked if I would like to watch what he was working on at the time. All through grade school I would stop in about once a month for the smell and a friendly chat. One day when I was ten and I went by the shop it was closed and never opened again. All these years later I still remember the smell. Watching the video brought back so many forgotten memories and as I watched for a few brief moments the smells came back. Thanks for the memories.
This brings back a lot of memories for me...our family used to have a theatrical dept store in Minneapolis back from 1951 -2002. I was the manager there for 18 years(started in '84)and used to attach taps to tap shoes using the same type of stand and shoe holder he uses. We screwed down the taps and sometimes nailed them depending on the holes in the taps. I did both men's and women's tap shoes sometimes for one dancer or a whole group. Those were the days. I'm retired now(67) and Steve's work is very enjoyable to watch! I'm also a Steve :)
Your work is fascinating! Also, I 100% understand the caffeine hand shakes. I’m a bead artist. I sew tiny seed beads together. Some of my projects take 200+ hours to complete. When I’m in a time crunch I pound coffee back all day long. Not espresso, just 30 or more ounces of a dark roast and then I have trouble threading my needles which are extra tiny English beading needles. I love watching you work bringing gorgeous shoes back to life! Especially in our consumption driven society.
In this day and age of everything is disposable,it’s very nice seeing quality goods being restored to new condition by a true craftsman! Excellent work!
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this one. You took us through every aspect of the job. You're such a master. I forgot all about the word cobbler. They don't exist anymore.
The love you have for your trade shows through all the little details and care you put into each job. Thank you for all your hard work and Happy Holidays to you and your family! PEACE:)
Bedo's Leatherworks LLC - I’m just another ‘Ole Guy’ 72, or as I say ‘I’ve got Levis older than you’. Who appreciates Craftsmanship! IF some lowlife hadn’t stole my Geo. Strait model African hornback lizard Tony Lamas, circa 1985... you would be reworking them ✅ Haven’t owned anything more exotic than Danner, Red Wings etc. Have some Allen Edmonds that have been recrafted-worth it.
Great video as always. I never thought I would care about cowboy boot repair, having more interest in your dress shoe or other restoration videos personally - but you made this one informative and compelling nonetheless. Thanks!
I would love to see the customer's reaction. These boots look great and if I was the customer I would be shocked and greatly pleased with the finish product.
No breakfast, no coffee, no apron and an early start to your day and the boots still turned out amazing. Your love and passion show for your work. The only thing left to say is " I want to be a Cowboy"
love watching you. I have made several leather bags and I have great respect for your patience.Just getting use to my leather sewing machine is a challenge and I want to make some leather shoes next.Last are hard to find ,so I am going to make my own. I am 66 years young and still love to explore new things to do .
I love the passion you have for your work - it makes your videos truly a treat to watch. The camera malfunction at 25:43 had me laughing quite hard - glad to see you take it in stride and laugh about it. As long as you keep the videos coming, I'll be here watching. Thanks for sharing!
Steve, thank you for another fantastic video. When I saw the state of those boots before you started work on them, I hadn't a clue how you'd manage to manage to repair them, but you showed us the step-by-step process that so may of us find so involving. If the customer isn't utterly delighted with the finished result of your labours, he should donate the boots to charity and walk barefoot for the rest of his days. Already looking forward to the next video.
You, Sir, are a true professional artist. You take the right attitude and make use of it. You take your time, and do it properly, I completely appreciate that.
Great so far! About 10 min in. 🤙🏼Can’t believe they use that paper style mdf for shoes too! On carpentry trim, if that stuff gets any water on it it swells up and bubbles. Crazy. Thanks for the video my brotha 🤙🏼
It may had been another early Morning job! ( even-without Coffee) But it truly shows he’s solid foundation and amazing craftsmanship! In a throwaway society! This is pride in your work... I applaud you Sir!
I am thankful, I followed the instruction of my 8th grader and 6th grader. I looked up Tony Lama on youtube hoping to find a way to keep my boots going. I purchased them in 1987, we have many miles together. Cheers to all......
Thanks for putting in so much time to share these extended videos - seeing more of your process is fascinating! I hope all this effort is resulting in more paying customers now they’ve seen your work. Thanks again man
I am so glad you do take the time to occasionally video tape some of your restoring of the different leather works. It is absolutely great watching a master at his craft. You made my day again.... Thanks for yet another Great video! Have a great holiday season!👍😊
Yes! Love the longer videos! I cant speak for everybody, but I like the fact that you leave in mistakes (like the missing glue). Shows you're human and things happen.
Thank you! This gives me hope. I have been sitting on my favorite boots after a second resole was denied 30 years ago. The cobbler has long since retired and passed on.
Every time I watch you Sir I learn so much your a hell of a teacher and I thank you so much also I'd would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
i should have said this in the last frame.that was the best re-sole i have ever witnessed.thank you for the pride you take in your work.actually,there are not that many master boot repair persons left.absolutely 5 star.
Guity guilty guilty. I am a lover of great shoes and have been wearing cowboy boots since 1970 and have suffered through too many poor repair jobs. So I guess it's no surprise I enjoy your vids and appreciate your work, (as I look at the two pair of boots sitting in the corner with no one in my area to whom I can entrust them). Thank you!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the repair. I never watch anything start to finish except for Steve’s videos. Rates up there with a Clint Eastwood movie. Damn great!
I enjoy watching your videos. What I particularly like is your doing a trade that people don’t think much about in the disposable society we live in. Your a true craftsman.
This was great! I like the little tips on extra improvements. My son likes the machines and the and tools. He still says "let's continue" and started making shoes out of playdough. I really really enjoy the longer videos. This is by far my favorite skilled and artisan video channel. Thanks for the great video and Happy Holidays!
Stumbled on your channel and even though i have no real interest in every doing any shoe repair i have been working through a bunch of your videos. Very interesting seeing how something is done from a master of there trade. Great Job and thanks for the interesting content.
You are a true craftsman and it was joy to watch your video. I have seven pairs of boots with the oldest being around 25 years old and have had a few resoled a couple of times. Thanks!
I learn so much every time I watch one of your videos. You clearly love your craft, and appreciate the relationships you have formed. I'd love to see a shirt with your logo and catch phrase on it, I'd pick that up in a heartbeat.
Thanks for this man! I started an apprenticeship when getting back to my birthplace, Vancouver, in about 1974, with master Reno Orsato, I was 17 and stupid not to continue considering the great craft it is but, I lasted 7-8 months, treated like shit, learned a helluva a lot, then quit halfway through an order for 1,000 ballet slippers, I was the last guy tacking, or to be more correct, I was the guy tacking the uppers to the last, me and only me, and after whacking my fingertips several dozen times and 10,000 thousand tacks later, getting crapped on by the staff in general, I walked away. Over the years I have regretted not following that path as one of my younger choices, though now, as slightly older, I've learned more. It is such a great craft, and it was very nice to watch this, you did a fine job! Cheers!
Damn you seriously work miracles! You make everything look so easy! It’s because you’re so educated and experienced in this field, but it’s just still so amazing! I mean I have never had any work done on my leather pieces, I’ve always been that person that would just donate or get rid of items instead of having a cobbler or leather worker fix it. I do appreciate the work for sure! You’re so thorough! I keep on coming back to these videos!!!
Glad you talked about the JR soles a little more. Answers some of the questions I had about it in our e-mail conversation. Unfortunately yet another expense has come up... the kicker gears on my ratchet top four speed transmission bit the dust (I think) and if I don't want my channel to stagnate... gotta fix it fast... think it'll put me behind $300, but I'll keep saving to have my new-to-me AE's resoled by you. I'll just wear them with the botched/worn soles for a few more months. Enjoyed the vid!
Another one!!! Steve, I love the transition you did from explaining the one boot, to showing us the finished welt, foot bed, and shank position. That was cool. You should know, I walk on my treadmill while watching your videos and finish the video while drinking my coffee! Great job again!!
i have odd sized feet and wide calves and have been on the lookout for some quality cowboy boots for years. Yesterday in Oatman AZ i found them used at a thrift shop: butterscotch-color Tony Lama full quill ostrich boots, 8.5 EE width. Price, marked down from $50 to TWENTY BUCKS!!!! Fit like a dream. They are not as rough as the ones in this video, but do need work. Found your video by Googling to see how boot repair is done. I am in awe of the whole process and love how you explain the steps. Will be investing in a full repair and recondition when i get back to Eugene Oregon in a month, we have several good cobblers in town. Thanks for the vid!
I've enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot about an every day item, shoes and boots (and bags and luggage too). I had a pair of 14 yo Chippewa boots resoled a few months ago so I went back and LOOKED them over. Saw exactly what was what, looked up the replacement sole from the manufacturer and appreciated the cobbler art much more. Merry Christmas to you and to all the fans.
By the way, props to you for keeping this trade alive and maybe creating enough interest that a few more will keep it going, it's so difficult to find a good shoe and boot repair place these days. There used to be at least one in every small town, and several in a larger city. Ain't no more. One thing stood out in all you said, you wanted to keep the customer happy, that's rare these days.
awesome job...so glad and thankful you make the videos...i know how hard it is to work and video all at once...i hope you able to pass all this along...i feel all this type of work will be gone and forgotten soon...our old school leather guy here finally had to hang up his tools and close shop..his son had no interest in keeping the tradition going
Glad to see someone still practicing a old world craftsman trade,we've lost ourselves in the throw away society and only a good eye can spot quality. Skilled labor is cheap and cheap labor isn't skilled .
A video on American craftmanship. It showed and gave me a sense of pride. My Lamas and Justin's were from the 70's and supported me during a trucking career. Never did mind paying for quality and your work is top-notch notched. Any top end boot makers you would mention in Mexico?
I appreciate all the extra work that your channel takes to make. I love your vlogs, they imformative, and interesting. Its great to watch things get reused intstead of thrown away. Keep up the great work. Caz from Australia
Hoooowee Hi Steve hope you are doing very well , holy ! all the details you pickup is amazing , I thank you for providing a great show that compasses different aspects , all the best Steve
You and Diresta are voice twins...love your work, hoping to see some military Altama ripple soles come in so I can force myself to get my old svc. Boots soles replaced. Keep it up brother
Tony, you are a genuine master craftsman, I live like 2.30 hours from you if I ever find my self close to your shop It will be my pleasure to go and shake your hand, and it might not be too bad as your hands are already shaky (pun) keep on the great work you do and your AMAZING VIDEOS.
We need craftsmen like you in England...the traditional Cobbler has died off now and you have all kinds of bodge it and leg it shoe repairers with far less skills here today...and no-one can do cowboy boots! Awesome video... excellent workmanship!
I'm guessing you're getting all these boots due to these videos? People want someone they could trust and your it plus, you do it the old skool way and that's the right way a far as I'm concerned and many others must also think so, great work and I look forward to watching the repair craftsmanship you do.
I bought a pair of these Tony Lama boots in navy blue. They are expensive boots, mine were not plastic soles & very durable at least in my opinion. Well worth restoring. I still have mine 20 years later. Like always Mr. Bedo's job well done.👍👍👍 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨 Time sir!
Nice video. Actually watched it in my tv and not phone. I want to learn how to disassemble and reassemble. I’m going to use this video as a guide. Thanks Steve.
ITS COFFEE TIME!!!! I love your videos a true master at work... it is interesting to watch your work from beginning to end. The way you explain the details of your the project and the tools your using..plus you Keep It Real!!! woah. you do it all from handbags to boots... keep those videos rolling.... trust me I'm telling all my friends about your work.. 👏👏👏👏👍
“Let’s contin....no ,let’s not continue “haha!! Well I have finally learned what the welt is and how it’s put on. Re crafting is really art work. Awesome job!!.now , let’s continue watching the video lol👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wether it’s woodworking, automotive, or leather works, I love watching a true craftsman at work. Thank you for sharing your videos! I appreciate your skill.
I'm a retired firefighter and many years ago, I had a guy fall off some scaffolding and broke both ankles. He was wearing cowboy boots and would not let us cut them off. We had to remove them normally which caused a great deal of additional pain. Motorcycle riders are notorious for not letting us cut their boots off after an accident. Men and their boots!
Very helpful video.i have been a leather worker for several years and am just getting started in boot repair because no one in my area does it. Thanks.
I love your videos. Your work is a lost art form I think. (I just wrote a similar message on an old video) Thanks for giving me something great to watch when I have insomnia in the middle of the night. Great job!
So these are my boots and I can tell a bit of the story. I had a different pair since I was in high school (1985 if you're wondering) but they got beat up and didn't fit that well anyway so I sadly pitched them. I regretted letting them go so I started scanning eBay and lo and behold, I found these about 10 years ago in the exact style (slightly different color, the originals were lighter gray with blue highlights) and the price was right but the condition was, obviously rough. I knew what they were worth originally so I knew the value of the boots and I was considering getting some repair work done. Purely by chance, I saw the video of Steve repairing another pair of elephant boots a couple months ago and I thought "wow, this guy does good work, I wonder if I could find somebody this good close to me." When I realized he was in Fall's Church VA (about 15 miles from my house) there was no question in my mind that I had to go see him. So full disclosure: his work doesn't come cheap but it is TOTALLY worth the investment. Thanks Steve, for the great work! Now when people ask about getting shoes or other leather gear worked on, I tell them "I've got a guy..."
Now that’s a compliment.
Joe Shipley - Are Tony Lama boots still made to the same standard as these ?
@@jackpatteeuw9244 - sorry, no idea. I haven't bought a NEW pair of boots in 30+ years.
Joe Shipley thank you friend I appreciate you
@@BedosLeatherworksLLC I got a pair of Timberland Boots I would love for you to work on, but they aren't crazy expensive so I don't think it would be worth it. You do amazing work, love watching all your videos!! ❤️
I grew up in a small western town that had a cobbler on main street. I first visited the store with my father when I was about four years old. This was about 70 years ago. I was enchanted by the smells, so many different smells all at once. The smell of the leather, (did you know different leather has different smells) the polish, the glue, so many things. When I got a little older and started walking home from school I would take the main street route so I could stop in at the cobblers, just for the smell. After about a dozen visits of shyly looking around, the cobbler, who looked older than my grandfather took notice and asked if I would like to watch what he was working on at the time. All through grade school I would stop in about once a month for the smell and a friendly chat. One day when I was ten and I went by the shop it was closed and never opened again. All these years later I still remember the smell. Watching the video brought back so many forgotten memories and as I watched for a few brief moments the smells came back. Thanks for the memories.
This brings back a lot of memories for me...our family used to have a theatrical dept store in Minneapolis back from 1951 -2002. I was the manager there for 18 years(started in '84)and used to attach taps to tap shoes using the same type of stand and shoe holder he uses. We screwed down the taps and sometimes nailed them depending on the holes in the taps. I did both men's and women's tap shoes sometimes for one dancer or a whole group. Those were the days. I'm retired now(67) and Steve's work is very enjoyable to watch! I'm also a Steve :)
Your work is fascinating! Also, I 100% understand the caffeine hand shakes. I’m a bead artist. I sew tiny seed beads together. Some of my projects take 200+ hours to complete. When I’m in a time crunch I pound coffee back all day long. Not espresso, just 30 or more ounces of a dark roast and then I have trouble threading my needles which are extra tiny English beading needles. I love watching you work bringing gorgeous shoes back to life! Especially in our consumption driven society.
In this day and age of everything is disposable,it’s very nice seeing quality goods being restored to new condition by a true craftsman! Excellent work!
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this one. You took us through every aspect of the job. You're such a master. I forgot all about the word cobbler. They don't exist anymore.
The love you have for your trade shows through all the little details and care you put into each job. Thank you for all your hard work and Happy Holidays to you and your family! PEACE:)
Christopher Pappas thank you very much, to you also
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This is why craft work is expensive - because it's a talent and a trade. It's absolutely a specialty. NICE!
Jama Brown thank You 🙏
Bedo's Leatherworks LLC - I’m just another ‘Ole Guy’ 72, or as I say ‘I’ve got Levis older than you’. Who appreciates Craftsmanship!
IF some lowlife hadn’t stole my Geo. Strait model African hornback lizard Tony Lamas, circa 1985... you would be reworking them ✅
Haven’t owned anything more exotic than Danner, Red Wings etc. Have some Allen Edmonds that have been recrafted-worth it.
Who TF are you preaching to?
Great video as always. I never thought I would care about cowboy boot repair, having more interest in your dress shoe or other restoration videos personally - but you made this one informative and compelling nonetheless. Thanks!
I would love to see the customer's reaction. These boots look great and if I was the customer I would be shocked and greatly pleased with the finish product.
No breakfast, no coffee, no apron and an early start to your day and the boots still turned out amazing. Your love and passion show for your work. The only thing left to say is " I want to be a Cowboy"
love watching you. I have made several leather bags and I have great respect for your patience.Just getting use to my leather sewing machine is a challenge and I want to make some leather shoes next.Last are hard to find ,so I am going to make my own. I am 66 years young and still love to explore new things to do .
I love the passion you have for your work - it makes your videos truly a treat to watch. The camera malfunction at 25:43 had me laughing quite hard - glad to see you take it in stride and laugh about it. As long as you keep the videos coming, I'll be here watching. Thanks for sharing!
Steve, thank you for another fantastic video. When I saw the state of those boots before you started work on them, I hadn't a clue how you'd manage to manage to repair them, but you showed us the step-by-step process that so may of us find so involving. If the customer isn't utterly delighted with the finished result of your labours, he should donate the boots to charity and walk barefoot for the rest of his days. Already looking forward to the next video.
You, Sir, are a true professional artist. You take the right attitude and make use of it. You take your time, and do it properly, I completely appreciate that.
Angela Lane aw thank You your very kind 👍👍🙏❤️
Great so far! About 10 min in. 🤙🏼Can’t believe they use that paper style mdf for shoes too! On carpentry trim, if that stuff gets any water on it it swells up and bubbles. Crazy. Thanks for the video my brotha 🤙🏼
Been watching your videos....this is maybe my 10th.....your work is exquisite and done with such intentional care and is in my opinion, priceless!
It may had been another early Morning job! ( even-without Coffee)
But it truly shows he’s solid foundation and amazing craftsmanship!
In a throwaway society! This is pride in your work...
I applaud you Sir!
Joe Z aww thank you sir
As a 3rd generation Texan who has had countless boots resoled . . . I never had the opportunity to see the real craftsman work. Thanks for sharing.
I am thankful, I followed the instruction of my 8th grader and 6th grader. I looked up Tony Lama on youtube hoping to find a way to keep my boots going. I purchased them in 1987, we have many miles together. Cheers to all......
I get great satisfaction out of watching your restorations. You truly are an artist!
Truly amazing from start to finish. Thanks for taking all that time and explaining the process. They turned out awesome.
from an old 70 year old dude who has been making boots for over 50 years,you did an outstanding job.truly remarkable.
courtney hall thank you sir 🙏🙏
Thanks for putting in so much time to share these extended videos - seeing more of your process is fascinating! I hope all this effort is resulting in more paying customers now they’ve seen your work. Thanks again man
Another great video! Love these and I appreciate the time you take to make them.
Travis Odell thank You 🙏
I am so glad you do take the time to occasionally video tape some of your restoring of the different leather works. It is absolutely great watching a master at his craft. You made my day again.... Thanks for yet another Great video! Have a great holiday season!👍😊
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video on the rebuilding of this boot it was great. Keep the videos coming
Yes! Love the longer videos! I cant speak for everybody, but I like the fact that you leave in mistakes (like the missing glue). Shows you're human and things happen.
Great job I Love it
Ramvilles316 I listen and work on my school work in some kind of zen hypnotic study hummm... any way. Thanks for the class
agreed
Absolutely a great Video and the JR being off center a tiny bit gives it hand tuned character.
Thank you! This gives me hope. I have been sitting on my favorite boots after a second resole was denied 30 years ago. The cobbler has long since retired and passed on.
Every time I watch you Sir I learn so much your a hell of a teacher and I thank you so much also I'd would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
i should have said this in the last frame.that was the best re-sole i have ever witnessed.thank you for the pride you take in your work.actually,there are not that many master boot repair persons left.absolutely 5 star.
courtney hall thank you 🙏
Guity guilty guilty. I am a lover of great shoes and have been wearing cowboy boots since 1970 and have suffered through too many poor repair jobs. So I guess it's no surprise I enjoy your vids and appreciate your work, (as I look at the two pair of boots sitting in the corner with no one in my area to whom I can entrust them). Thank you!
David Platt well I do take mail orders when your ready David 👍👍
Outstanding! Thanks for taking us along!
Steve, thank you for taking the time to video this project during a busy time. Great to watch.
Wow this is a man who takes pride in his work.. Well done Mate from Australia ..
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the repair. I never watch anything start to finish except for Steve’s videos. Rates up there with a Clint Eastwood movie. Damn great!
I enjoy watching your videos. What I particularly like is your doing a trade that people don’t think much about in the disposable society we live in. Your a true craftsman.
You're a true artist and watching your videos amazes me! I hope you're passing your knowledge on through an apprentice!
This was great! I like the little tips on extra improvements. My son likes the machines and the and tools. He still says "let's continue" and started making shoes out of playdough. I really really enjoy the longer videos. This is by far my favorite skilled and artisan video channel. Thanks for the great video and Happy Holidays!
Stumbled on your channel and even though i have no real interest in every doing any shoe repair i have been working through a bunch of your videos. Very interesting seeing how something is done from a master of there trade. Great Job and thanks for the interesting content.
You are a true craftsman and it was joy to watch your video. I have seven pairs of boots with the oldest being around 25 years old and have had a few resoled a couple of times. Thanks!
this pair of tony rama can walk for another hundred years. thank you for the great work, master steve!
I learn so much every time I watch one of your videos. You clearly love your craft, and appreciate the relationships you have formed. I'd love to see a shirt with your logo and catch phrase on it, I'd pick that up in a heartbeat.
Thanks for this man! I started an apprenticeship when getting back to my birthplace, Vancouver, in about 1974, with master Reno Orsato, I was 17 and stupid not to continue considering the great craft it is but, I lasted 7-8 months, treated like shit, learned a helluva a lot, then quit halfway through an order for 1,000 ballet slippers, I was the last guy tacking, or to be more correct, I was the guy tacking the uppers to the last, me and only me, and after whacking my fingertips several dozen times and 10,000 thousand tacks later, getting crapped on by the staff in general, I walked away. Over the years I have regretted not following that path as one of my younger choices, though now, as slightly older, I've learned more.
It is such a great craft, and it was very nice to watch this, you did a fine job!
Cheers!
Damn you seriously work miracles! You make everything look so easy! It’s because you’re so educated and experienced in this field, but it’s just still so amazing! I mean I have never had any work done on my leather pieces, I’ve always been that person that would just donate or get rid of items instead of having a cobbler or leather worker fix it. I do appreciate the work for sure! You’re so thorough! I keep on coming back to these videos!!!
Great work and I always love your choices of music.
I never realized there was music as I was so into the craftsmanship.
Glad you talked about the JR soles a little more. Answers some of the questions I had about it in our e-mail conversation. Unfortunately yet another expense has come up... the kicker gears on my ratchet top four speed transmission bit the dust (I think) and if I don't want my channel to stagnate... gotta fix it fast... think it'll put me behind $300, but I'll keep saving to have my new-to-me AE's resoled by you. I'll just wear them with the botched/worn soles for a few more months. Enjoyed the vid!
I’m so thankful that you make these videos for us. I really enjoy them and learn so much every time!
How, true craftsman right there. I could listen to him all day.
Absolute craftsmanship. Such a pleasure to watch, thanks and keep doing the videos. Merry Christmas from England
The De Vinci of boot rejuvenation...thanks for a fascinating vid. All those incredible machines doing impossible things!
Another one!!! Steve, I love the transition you did from explaining the one boot, to showing us the finished welt, foot bed, and shank position. That was cool. You should know, I walk on my treadmill while watching your videos and finish the video while drinking my coffee! Great job again!!
i have odd sized feet and wide calves and have been on the lookout for some quality cowboy boots for years. Yesterday in Oatman AZ i found them used at a thrift shop: butterscotch-color Tony Lama full quill ostrich boots, 8.5 EE width. Price, marked down from $50 to TWENTY BUCKS!!!! Fit like a dream. They are not as rough as the ones in this video, but do need work. Found your video by Googling to see how boot repair is done. I am in awe of the whole process and love how you explain the steps. Will be investing in a full repair and recondition when i get back to Eugene Oregon in a month, we have several good cobblers in town. Thanks for the vid!
You can also mail them to Bedo's
Your videos are really cool. Thanks for showing all the different machines and how they work. Love your channel - hope to see more in the new year! :)
I've enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot about an every day item, shoes and boots (and bags and luggage too). I had a pair of 14 yo Chippewa boots resoled a few months ago so I went back and LOOKED them over. Saw exactly what was what, looked up the replacement sole from the manufacturer and appreciated the cobbler art much more. Merry Christmas to you and to all the fans.
By the way, props to you for keeping this trade alive and maybe creating enough interest that a few more will keep it going, it's so difficult to find a good shoe and boot repair place these days. There used to be at least one in every small town, and several in a larger city. Ain't no more.
One thing stood out in all you said, you wanted to keep the customer happy, that's rare these days.
awesome job...so glad and thankful you make the videos...i know how hard it is to work and video all at once...i hope you able to pass all this along...i feel all this type of work will be gone and forgotten soon...our old school leather guy here finally had to hang up his tools and close shop..his son had no interest in keeping the tradition going
It’s so pleasing to see someone take such pride in their work. Great work Steve. Too many bodgers out there.
It's such an enjoyment to watch some one works with his heart and soul. Well done!
Omar Sharif thank You 🙏
One word Steve...AMAZING...! Gotta have that coffee...! And Merry Christmas to you...! Greg
My family are watching a crap quiz on tv and I've watched this great video on Christmas Day. evening. Merry Christmas from London UK.🙂
Carl Jones thank you and you as well👍👍
Glad to see someone still practicing a old world craftsman trade,we've lost ourselves in the throw away society and only a good eye can spot quality.
Skilled labor is cheap and cheap labor isn't skilled .
I love watching these, thank you for posting. :)
Fantastic craftsmanship. I think, “Alright, let’s continue” would be a terrific drinking game, while watching your vids!! Here’s to you, Steve.
Love watching these trades/master craftsman work.
A video on American craftmanship. It showed and gave me a sense of pride. My Lamas and Justin's were from the 70's and supported me during a trucking career. Never did mind paying for quality and your work is top-notch notched.
Any top end boot makers you would mention in Mexico?
I appreciate all the extra work that your channel takes to make. I love your vlogs, they imformative, and interesting. Its great to watch things get reused intstead of thrown away. Keep up the great work.
Caz from Australia
Hoooowee Hi Steve hope you are doing very well , holy ! all the details you pickup is amazing , I thank you for providing a great show that compasses different aspects , all the best Steve
You and Diresta are voice twins...love your work, hoping to see some military Altama ripple soles come in so I can force myself to get my old svc. Boots soles replaced. Keep it up brother
I have worn cowboy boots for over 70 years! I just vaguelly knew what went into making them. I found this very interesting! Thanks!
Tony, you are a genuine master craftsman, I live like 2.30 hours from you if I ever find my self close to your shop It will be my pleasure to go and shake your hand, and it might not be too bad as your hands are already shaky (pun) keep on the great work you do and your AMAZING VIDEOS.
Marco A. M S I’ve been called worse but my name is Steve, no worries just don’t call me late for coffee 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I just love watching a talented craftsman at work.
We need craftsmen like you in England...the traditional Cobbler has died off now and you have all kinds of bodge it and leg it shoe repairers with far less skills here today...and no-one can do cowboy boots! Awesome video... excellent workmanship!
Hi Steve...delighted to hear you are going to do a vid on the business. Can’t wait!
I'm guessing you're getting all these boots due to these videos? People want someone they could trust and your it plus, you do it the old skool way and that's the right way a far as I'm concerned and many others must also think so, great work and I look forward to watching the repair craftsmanship you do.
I bought a pair of these Tony Lama boots in navy blue. They are expensive boots, mine were not plastic soles & very durable at least in my opinion. Well worth restoring. I still have mine 20 years later. Like always
Mr. Bedo's job well done.👍👍👍
🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨 Time sir!
Nice video. Actually watched it in my tv and not phone. I want to learn how to disassemble and reassemble. I’m going to use this video as a guide. Thanks Steve.
ITS COFFEE TIME!!!! I love your videos a true master at work... it is interesting to watch your work from beginning to end. The way you explain the details of your the project and the tools your using..plus you Keep It Real!!! woah. you do it all from handbags to boots... keep those videos rolling.... trust me I'm telling all my friends about your work.. 👏👏👏👏👍
“Let’s contin....no ,let’s not continue “haha!!
Well I have finally learned what the welt is and how it’s put on.
Re crafting is really art work.
Awesome job!!.now , let’s continue watching the video lol👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
LOVE IT!! THANK YOU for taking us along in the repair..
triggeral my pleasure
I know where I will send my Luchesse boots when I need them restored. Excellent work.
Wether it’s woodworking, automotive, or leather works, I love watching a true craftsman at work. Thank you for sharing your videos! I appreciate your skill.
Big Lewie thank you 🙏
Don't ever change, what I consider, your trademark "let's continue". Love it.
I'm a retired firefighter and many years ago, I had a guy fall off some scaffolding and broke both ankles. He was wearing cowboy boots and would not let us cut them off. We had to remove them normally which caused a great deal of additional pain. Motorcycle riders are notorious for not letting us cut their boots off after an accident. Men and their boots!
I'm female and would say the same about my Engineer Boots! Or my leather biker jacket! Hard to find, hard to replace, and years of wear in them.
Thank you for this great video - I loved watching this. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! This video is very comprehensive.
Ohhhhh, I absolutely LOVED watching this GENIOUS of a man restore these boots, I bet Joe was well pleased.
I really appreciate your work, i wish you a fantastic Christmas and happy New year. God bless you and your family.
Very helpful video.i have been a leather worker for several years and am just getting started in boot repair because no one in my area does it. Thanks.
A real high end old school crafts man. A joy to watch you sir.
You sir, are an artist! Beautiful work done well.
Holy shit, not much to taking apart a boot or any shoe...amazing.
Thank you for that...
I learned a lot.
What an artist you are. And some FINE equipment for sure. Thank you for showing the talent it takes to get something done this well.
I never knew so much went into repairing boots and shoes. You have skills! A true craftsman.
Another interesting video. Thank you for many relaxing moments, and happy holidays!
Of course the customer will be happy 😊, that was an amazing job. As always waiting for your next one , coffee ☕️ and all 😆
As always, very nice work! I really enjoyed all your explaining. :)
Fredrik Art my pleasure
Love watching the longer videos. Keep up the great work!
I love your videos. Your work is a lost art form I think. (I just wrote a similar message on an old video) Thanks for giving me something great to watch when I have insomnia in the middle of the night. Great job!
Thank you for this video. I learned so much. Really appreciate your skill.