Ever heard of Odd Tinkering? It's a "silent" channel (no talking in videos) and it's an amazing channel in my opinion. I recommend you searching it up!
Just wanted to say that you all do great work. Definitely telling my friends about you guys channel. Quick question. Do you all make shoes or boats? Really interested in purchasing a pair. Please let me know.
There’s something so pleasing about watching somebody do something at an expert level. So many little pieces of knowledge going into this work to make a huge patchwork of expertise.
I often think that the people who repair shoes must be finer craftsmen that the original makers. They not only have to appraise and work with whatever comes before them but must also appreciate and conform with the original design and manufacturing details. Brilliant work!
This is true for most restoration, carpentry, automobile, bicycle etc... you have to start with a product that was meant to last a lifetime otherwise it’s just not worth it!
I don't have experience with shoes, but as of my engineering expertize, there's much longer technological process in creating some from scratch, create supply line, prepare materials, assembly. Restoration usually involves much less tools, materials etc. But nevertheless I could be wrong.
wO well said... much more concise than my reply. Hit the nail on the head. My first job was in a bicycle shop as a young teen. I could assemble and “set up” a bicycle to work perfectly. I was a bicycle mechanic... now the guys who would repair the old bicycles had to have so much more knowledge and expertise. They had to be able to improvise and adapt and just had to possess a level of skill and knowledge so far beyond mine. Later in life I was a carpenter and developed my skills to the point where I could do some pretty cool stuff starting from scratch with the proper materials, but the guys who could fix and repair complex skilled carpentry had forgotten more about wood than I ever would have learned if I had stuck with it.
Working with old & damaged materials --- having lost their bounce and/or stiffness and/or other things --- is always harder. BUT it's also a different set of skills: He doesn't have to fit it to the customer's [or model for mass-production's] feet, i.e. turning flat materials into a 3D shoe, with various choices for quality/thickness/lengths of overlaps/ which are ALL compromises between strength, weight, cost, looks and shape/size. He has measurements that are what they are, and redoes the flat bottom. NO WAY I'm trying to knock, just saying. It's a different set of jobs: The people restoring a Rembrandt painting don't have the inspiration and skill at composing that Rembrandt had; and Rembrandt now wouldn't have the time/skill/temperament/knowledge to do such restoring.
I used to have all my shoes done until my cobbler retired and I ended up with 2 separate bad ahoe repair shops. There is nothing like a shoe you have worn for some time being repaired and the fit is similar to a bespoke shoe made for you. The fact that you helped a craftsperson pay their bills and are wearing pretty much a piece of art is a feeling miss. I am motivated to find another one or buy the tools to repair my shoes again. This repair is absolute art!!!!
I have NEVER had an interest in what cobblers do…not even in the slightest. Now I’m addicted to these videos because I am super interested in watching amazing craftsmen do their thing. This guy is a true treat to watch. I have gained a huge appreciation for his art.
Amazing what you young men did to that shoe. Being in my 60’s, it brings me a tear & a joy knowing that there’s still craftsmen out there holding & bestowing traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. Be it shoe restoration, welding, knife making, woodworking and on & on. God bless you all.
@dicas1988 Yes. Show great respect for your elders. This is a decent, kind, hard working man you just insulted. And he deserves to be treated well. Not like a piece of sh*t from a smart-ass little punk. If you're lucky, you'll make it into your 60s too someday. But if I were you, I would try to be a bit more humble and not so damn cocky.👎👎👎
It’s great to see a guy so in love with his work. When my grandfather was in the army, shining his shoes was his time to just relax and collect his thoughts. It was very therapeutic to him. And that type of love for caring for your dress shoes is rubbing off on me, almost to the point where last year I would buy a fresh can of shine nearly every month. I know better now than to shine constantly but it’s still very therapeutic for me.
Bedo's Leatherworks and Brian the Bootmaker are other channels worth seeking out too. Also check out Saphir and saddle soap for shoe/boot shines respectively.
I can send you my shoes to shine, you would only need to pay the postage costs and a one time yearly fee of $199.99, send cheque to Therapeutic thinking of you.
Love these restoration videos. I think it would be more satisfying to see longer closeups of the finished shoes, as well as seeing the whole polish-up; The soles are really interesting to see, but the uppers are a very clear improvement since that's what you usually see when looking at a shoe.
I suddenly realize that along the centuries people had very few shoes throughout their entire life. It is absolutely amazing how well made these shoes are.
I didn't realize it until you said it, and I had to look up the etymology to be sure, but "revamp" literally means to restore or replace the vamp on a shoe or boot. Mind blown.
David Saintloth Yep, sorry guys! We usually show the finished product a little longer, but this was some late, last minute editing and got cut short. We’ll definitely show some longer footage of the finished shoes next time.
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed, but I’m glad it did. It’s always impressive to watch someone who enjoys their craft and shares their knowledge and passion for it with others, particularly when it’s a craft that many take for granted in this age of low cost and disposable goods.
I got a pair of shoes handed down, but my mom was a bit disappointed, when I told her I wouldn't wear high heels. Maybe she should have had a daughter instead.
This is beautiful. I just love restorations, no matter what. I don’t have anything for shoes (except wearing them from time to time, especially when leaving home...), but this is superb. I think, for restorations one has really to love his craftsmanship. Restorations usually take (much) longer than building the thing new...I know that, since I am (stupid enough to be) into restoring old and not well built plastic models.
Just found your channel, I have a pair of John lobb shoes which my mum brought for me as a wedding present in 1990 and they are like slippers Had them repaired twice now and they are as good as the day I first wore them 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great craftsmanship... always amazes me how people choose to watch something as interesting and high quality as this and then go thumbs down!?! Weird...
There is a genre of online math challenged nitwit who wonders about down thumbs for every good vid, as though they are observing something special. Apparently you have no idea that statistics describes a Bell Curve in samples this size (17,500) of all naturally occurring phenomena.
I have watched several of your videos and have heard you talk about the quality and craftsmanship of other brands of shoes; but I have NEVER heard or seen you as impressed as you were in this video!
The cobbler gods are at it again. Every one of their videos is an education and they get better every week. Thanks Trenton and Heath for working at making the videos to help us. You guys are true Southern gentlemen.
Hi there. That’s an amazing piece of work. I just wanted to clarify the history of John Lobb. There are two John Lobbs. They originally come from the same company but they diverged into two separate businesses. The shoe you have there is a ready to wear shoe made by John Lobb, which is owned by Hermes. They mainly make ready to wear shoes in Northampton, but they also make bespoke shoes at a Hermes owned workshop in Paris. The ready to wear shoes are machine welted but obviously of very high quality. Their London store is in Jermyn Street. The other John Lobb (also called Lobb of St James) is solely a maker of hand welted, bespoke shoes and is the holder of the royal warrant for the Prince of Wales. They don’t make any ready to wear shoes. Confusing? Just a bit. Their store is in St James, just around the corner from Jermyn Street.
Hi, Gordon! We appreciate you watching! Unfortunately, we didn’t go into as much detail on our video as we probably needed to, as we’ve had quite a few comments like yours on this very topic. We’re big John Lobb fans and know the history, but sometimes we don’t go into as much detail as we probably should. Again, we appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed!!
Thank you both, I certainly did enjoy watching and will be watching more from both of you. Now to check out your website. Love the flip flops by the way. Hello from Perth Western Australia
UA-cam recommended once a shoe repair video... I was like yeah right... All it took was to watch it, now I'm addicted, and half of my "recommended" list is about shoes 😂😂😂😂
I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where all our friends were craftsmen and builders who made the highest quality products possible. I had infinite respect for that work ethic and old world quality standard that's been lost to our throw away consumerism mentality. I am humbled to see you gentlemen displaying that ethos. More so since it wasn't a family tradition passed down, but you learned your craft yourselves and now made it a business success as well. Didn't expect to watch a 30 minute shoe restoration video today! But it was simply inspiring! More for the honest character and deserved pride you folks exude. Thanks for the old world ethic and classic display of the beauty of passionate skill and doing something honest and real in our superficial world where the concept craftsmanship has been all but forgotten.
There is a saying I am not rich to buy a cheap stuff. Thats so true, when you look how badly they been used but still quality is something you cant find anywhere else but in a true hand well made bespoke shoes. Bravo, you guys made a great job.
@@johnnysmith4514 A lot of the cost goes into paying someone to hand stitch the shoes, making lasts the shop will store for you indefinitely, and generally doing the task in as labour intensive a way as possible. I'm not saying that's bad, quite the contrary, but I don't think most people would tell the difference between $700 shoes and a $7000 pair.
Well, let me tell u something its not what ppl tell or think its bout you my friend. Its how you feel inside and project outside. rich never thinks what ppl tell or think, they just buy it bcos they think it worth to spend money to own a piece of art work.
Amazing to watch , my late father worked in the shoe trade although he started off as a tailor in my home town of Kettering in Northamptonshire, he had a lot of the tools from the 30s and 40s that they used to make shoes with , right up until he was in his 80s he still used to re-sole his own and the families shoes.
I used to sit and sort through paperwork at work (self employed) watching snow removal video's. Now I have upgraded to watching shows being repaired. I love watching these.
EXCELLENT! THERE ARE SHOE REPAIR MEN, SHOE COBBLERS AND THEN THERE ARE MASTER ARTISANS. YOU GUYS ARE AT THE TOP OF YOUR TRADE. AND THEN, TO TAKE THE TIME TO PRODUCE/SHARE THIS STUFF IS PRICELESS!
This is by far the best resoling video I've seen on UA-cam and a fantastic advertisement for your company especially for closed channel resoles. Educational and informative without any pretentious fluff. Kudos to you gentlemen.
I just started watching your videos--I just hit the "like" button automatically because I know it will be good. My favorite videos are the ones with shoes like these that have been worn to within an inch of their life, and yet the owner still values them enough to have them restored. I also like that you are willing to take on these tougher jobs and aren't snobs about working on shoes brought to you in this condition. It's nice to see people still value quality and craftsmanship in today's throwaway, low quality world. Beautiful work! (p.s. I would have liked to see a bit more on the full process for restoring the uppers--the re-dyeing, mirror finish, etc. They really are beautiful shoes).
There is something soothing to see that there is still people who show admiration for craftsmanship, thank you! also I think it would be great to see the show owners reaction once they get there shoes back. I bet they are amazed. I know I would.
As a shoe freak/sneaker head, I am in awe of how much care goes into these. I thoroughly respect you cobblers. I have few hand made boots but never saw when they get worn down and brought back up. Fantastic videos, cheers!
I have a new appreciation for this type of work, it's truly an art form. Also very relaxing to watch... Doctors should prescribe this channel to people with depression or anxiety lol
I was just trying to explain to my daughter and wife this whole premise. I buy Rolex and they last me forever. I buy John Lobb and 20 years later they still look new and can be rebuilt. I have a pair of Red Wing that still look new when rebuilt. "Poor people can't afford inferior goods". I say this so often. People just lose this in modern society. Yes, they cost more, but you never lose your money. Ever. I have jacked my feet up, frost bite and other injuries to the point I lost part of my left foot and two toes on my right foot on a big mountain and I still wear the best shoes I can. I deserve it. You do too.
Wow, you are a friendly one huh?@@Kenny-yl9pc Trust me, no BS to my family. My wife and daughter are insanely well educated on what is fashion and what is quality, but we still discuss the premise from time to time, sometimes agreeing and sometimes not. My daughter is even pursuing a degree in Fashion/Brand Management, hence the discussions. They completely understand the product side. And yes, I will concede to your point there are absolutely cheaper items that possess the same quality for much lesser prices, also with the same longevity. They also understand resale value of certain items as well, based off brand alone. But thank you for your kind concern and feedback about my family's expenditures. Wasn't my point at all, and I definitely appreciate your attempt to slap shame into me over my choice of purchases in life! Have a great day.
It’s so refreshing to watch your videos because I grew up in a family of master cobblers. I relived each and every step of your video. My father and brother’s work is displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. You do great work. THANKS FOR SHARING
@@jellyfishumbrella I'm up for all sorts of restorations and craftsmanship. For some reason, I liked this restoration better than some of the ones I normally watch. I think all the enthusiasm and new terms and learning what's what did it. Those shoes came out great. Wonder what that resto cost. I looked up the price of John Lobb shoes. $1000 is in the rearview mirror. Hey, it is what it is.
This chanel make me remember when we used to take our old shoes to be restored when I was a kid because shoes used to be very expensive and well crafted, so better make them last.
Another great restoration...one ask, do a dedicated ... one minute at the end just showing the finished shoe ... maybe spinning round on a platter of some sort so we can get a full view of the "after"...I feel almost cheated when ya'll show the shoe for like 5 seconds after all that work!!
David Saintloth Thanks! Yeah, we apologize. This was some late editing, and I didn’t quite catch the short length of time shown. We’ll definitely show more on upcoming videos.
Yep... I had the same feeling of disappointment at the end. Spent 20 plus minutes watching a pain staking restoration only to be teased with a 5 second view of the finished product at the end. Bummer. Makes me seriously question if I'd bother watching another one of their restorations.
Honestly I would have sit here and watched an extra 10 minutes of the re-dyeing and polishing of those shoes. The final result is pretty spectacular from where I'm sitting.
Holy cow did I enjoy this video! I wish I could take a course in shoe making! If you were ever hosting a leather working, shoe repair, or shoe crafting course in or near FL, I would most definitely attend!
I recently watched a documentary about John Lobb shoes and the skill and experience that goes into making a Lobb shoe. So it really impressed me to see you apply such skill and reverence to these shoes. I love your attitude and your passion for your craft.
Such craftsmanship my father was a cobbler and repaired machines for Brooklyn shoe Machine in the 60s , He passed early this year I never really paid attention to his work , that’s why I’m watching these videos
Thanks to UA-cam recommendation, from blackheads/earwax/ingrown toe nail removal... I am now in the shoe restoration department. I am not sure where this journey will take me next. But I am fine with it.
Even if the flip flop weren't their brand, so what...He can make, restore a hell of a shoe, the skill he beholds...He provides a service and can MAKE an expensive shoe...He should be able to wear whatever chose, in peace...
Never thought I'd find shoe restoration interesting, but you've done what I'm passionate about, taken something old and neglected and made it new again. Got me thinking about my Nocona ostrich boots and a pair of well used/loved Johnston & Murphy buckle shoes....I think you're going to have a new customer in the near future. Subscribed
Great job. Amazing transformation. Shows that some shoes are repairable even if they look thrashed. I kind of blame you guys for continuing to buy and refurbish old, quality made shoes.
Leroy Barker Thanks! Haha...sounds like we’re accomplishing one of our goals for this channel...to educate folks on why quality shoes are worth the price and worth hanging on to. 😉👍🏻
Never realised that watching someone repair a (albeit a rather exceptional) pair of shouts would be so entertaining. I’m hooked. I also like the accents.
😆😂🤣@4:48 made me laugh when you said “you’ve got 75% of your SOLE left”....was thinking of what it would be like to have someone tell someone they have “75% of your SOUL left”....😆😂🤣
Wonderful, my favourite shoe maker! Just to clarify. The John Lobb in St James only does bespoke and all in the shop in London. the other which make ready to wear are a different manufacturer and have nothing to do with the bespoke store. Still great shoes but a very different shoe to the original!
There are actually two firms John Lobb producing shoes. The London firm had a branch in Paris which was sold to Hermès in 1976. The two companies John Lobb(London) and John Lobb(Paris) are totally independent of each other: JL(London) produces only bespoke shoes, JL(Paris) produces bespoke shoes from a workshop in Paris and ready-to-wear from a factory in Northampton. The shoes featured were produced in Northampton.
My uncle is a master shoemaker at John Lobbs bespoke (the original store) he’s been there for nearly 30 years and worked his way up from an apprentice. He makes shoes for very special client's and i’m lucky enough to have been gifted my own pair
Just came across your UA-cam channel yesterday, and I’ve been blown away by your cobbling skills! Since then, I’ve watched a few others of yours, and each one just gets better. This one by far the best I’ve seen to date!! Also, I can see that both of you are very well knowledgeable about your trade, but most importantly, that you’re passionate about your work! One last thing, THANK YOU for educating and showing me how shoe restoration is done for the love of well-crafted shoes!
Yesss... This is what I needed after Baumgartner Restoration.
Oh I love Baumggartner, so relaxing watching him do his magic.
tombolo yes!!! i’ve been scouring the internet for more restoration channels after i finished all his recent videos
Ever heard of Odd Tinkering? It's a "silent" channel (no talking in videos) and it's an amazing channel in my opinion. I recommend you searching it up!
@@sanel3742 I havent! *searching*
tombolo my mechanics, baumgartner and this are like the trilogy of restoration channels
I wish trades were still respected today like they were long ago. People used to make things to last and with care
I seriously considered a career change as I watched this
I still very much respect trades like this, there just no way i could ever afford it.
They still make things to last, they are simply too expensive! Not all of us can afford 500\1000 dollars shoes
@wO They are, but maintenance is also a facet of ownership people have fallen out of.
@@mmgianmarco think about it. You buy 100$ shoes once every year or two over 5-10 years and you spend about as much if not more.
Shit like this is why I love the internet. I love getting to watch passionate, talented people show me their jobs/skills.
Hales Rymel Haha...thank you! We really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Who else is binge watching all these episodes... makes me want to get into the cobbler profession.
I recently discovered I'm the sort of person that watches videos of show repair.
That's who I am now.
Lol. I am. They do great work.
Just wanted to say that you all do great work. Definitely telling my friends about you guys channel. Quick question. Do you all make shoes or boats? Really interested in purchasing a pair. Please let me know.
Yup.... what you said.
Me too.
Nice to see a craftsman enjoying the skill of another craftsman.
There’s something so pleasing about watching somebody do something at an expert level. So many little pieces of knowledge going into this work to make a huge patchwork of expertise.
thepeacefish Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching.
Combination of art and craftsmanship. Amazing to watch
Cobbler: careful this restoration video is long
Me: man they skimped on the polishing content
Haha...sorry, we made it up to you in our newest video "Salvatore Ferragamo..." refurbishment.
@@TrentonHeath PROTIP: If you think the video will be too long, split it into two videos! One for the sole, one for the upper. Win-win!
Yeah; the part I can actually learn something useful from is the part they jumped past.
was thinking the same booo
I think because the elves polish it when they sleep
I often think that the people who repair shoes must be finer craftsmen that the original makers. They not only have to appraise and work with whatever comes before them but must also appreciate and conform with the original design and manufacturing details. Brilliant work!
Exactly!
This is true for most restoration, carpentry, automobile, bicycle etc... you have to start with a product that was meant to last a lifetime otherwise it’s just not worth it!
I don't have experience with shoes, but as of my engineering expertize, there's much longer technological process in creating some from scratch, create supply line, prepare materials, assembly. Restoration usually involves much less tools, materials etc. But nevertheless I could be wrong.
wO well said... much more concise than my reply. Hit the nail on the head. My first job was in a bicycle shop as a young teen. I could assemble and “set up” a bicycle to work perfectly. I was a bicycle mechanic... now the guys who would repair the old bicycles had to have so much more knowledge and expertise. They had to be able to improvise and adapt and just had to possess a level of skill and knowledge so far beyond mine. Later in life I was a carpenter and developed my skills to the point where I could do some pretty cool stuff starting from scratch with the proper materials, but the guys who could fix and repair complex skilled carpentry had forgotten more about wood than I ever would have learned if I had stuck with it.
Working with old & damaged materials --- having lost their bounce and/or stiffness and/or other things --- is always harder. BUT it's also a different set of skills: He doesn't have to fit it to the customer's [or model for mass-production's] feet, i.e. turning flat materials into a 3D shoe, with various choices for quality/thickness/lengths of overlaps/ which are ALL compromises between strength, weight, cost, looks and shape/size. He has measurements that are what they are, and redoes the flat bottom. NO WAY I'm trying to knock, just saying. It's a different set of jobs: The people restoring a Rembrandt painting don't have the inspiration and skill at composing that Rembrandt had; and Rembrandt now wouldn't have the time/skill/temperament/knowledge to do such restoring.
I used to have all my shoes done until my cobbler retired and I ended up with 2 separate bad ahoe repair shops. There is nothing like a shoe you have worn for some time being repaired and the fit is similar to a bespoke shoe made for you. The fact that you helped a craftsperson pay their bills and are wearing pretty much a piece of art is a feeling miss. I am motivated to find another one or buy the tools to repair my shoes again.
This repair is absolute art!!!!
I have NEVER had an interest in what cobblers do…not even in the slightest. Now I’m addicted to these videos because I am super interested in watching amazing craftsmen do their thing. This guy is a true treat to watch. I have gained a huge appreciation for his art.
Amazing what you young men did to that shoe. Being in my 60’s, it brings me a tear & a joy knowing that there’s still craftsmen out there holding & bestowing traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation. Be it shoe restoration, welding, knife making, woodworking and on & on. God bless you all.
Now people just buy a $15 pair of china shoes in Walmart. Sad.
Shut up old man
dicas1988 be nice to your elders.
@dicas1988 Yes. Show great respect for your elders. This is a decent, kind, hard working man you just insulted. And he deserves to be treated well. Not like a piece of sh*t from a smart-ass little punk. If you're lucky, you'll make it into your 60s too someday. But if I were you, I would try to be a bit more humble and not so damn cocky.👎👎👎
NPCs Can’t Laugh and you have earned it!
UA-cam: Hey, wanna watch a pair of shoes get restored?
Me: Sure, OK
Haha...love it!
Same😂
Very satisfying to see this craft in our “throw away” society
Ha ha, it came recommended so I just sat back and enjoyed the show!
Wonderful job!
It’s great to see a guy so in love with his work. When my grandfather was in the army, shining his shoes was his time to just relax and collect his thoughts. It was very therapeutic to him. And that type of love for caring for your dress shoes is rubbing off on me, almost to the point where last year I would buy a fresh can of shine nearly every month. I know better now than to shine constantly but it’s still very therapeutic for me.
Bedo's Leatherworks and Brian the Bootmaker are other channels worth seeking out too.
Also check out Saphir and saddle soap for shoe/boot shines respectively.
@@QuickQuips
will do, thanks
I can send you my shoes to shine, you would only need to pay the postage costs and a one time yearly fee of $199.99, send cheque to Therapeutic thinking of you.
Love these restoration videos. I think it would be more satisfying to see longer closeups of the finished shoes, as well as seeing the whole polish-up; The soles are really interesting to see, but the uppers are a very clear improvement since that's what you usually see when looking at a shoe.
I really enjoy videos of craftspeople plying their trades. When I saw you cut the channel by hand I was blown away.
I suddenly realize that along the centuries people had very few shoes throughout their entire life. It is absolutely amazing how well made these shoes are.
Very true!
My father has always been particular about shoes. He kept 5-6 pairs but he has had 4 of them for 60+ years.
I didn't realize it until you said it, and I had to look up the etymology to be sure, but "revamp" literally means to restore or replace the vamp on a shoe or boot. Mind blown.
I thought it was cobbler slang. haha
I was thinking the same thing when he said that! Great minds....
The best thing in this video is , no annoying sound tracks or musics added... And brilliant work brother 😍
Hearing anyone speak with such passion about anything is super entertaining and interesting, no matter the subject.
He’s really passionate about his craft and it shows. Everything just perfectly done. Keep up the good work 💕
Gorgeous! Next time please let us gawk at the finished result a little longer & closer up!!
Thanks, Robert! We’ll definitely do that.
I agree!
ha ha I just commented the same thing then looked below and saw your comment echoing the sentiment! Yep. Agreed.
David Saintloth Yep, sorry guys! We usually show the finished product a little longer, but this was some late, last minute editing and got cut short. We’ll definitely show some longer footage of the finished shoes next time.
Good work there Alabama boy!!!
Yes you can say English craftsmanship again and again
After all we are the best in the world.
Giles
Southampton, UK
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed, but I’m glad it did. It’s always impressive to watch someone who enjoys their craft and shares their knowledge and passion for it with others, particularly when it’s a craft that many take for granted in this age of low cost and disposable goods.
Thanks, William! Very true. We really appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Never imagined shoes could be handed down.... this is outstanding. Amazing craft.
Buy better shoes!
Oooooooook. Weirdo.
When they cost £2k I want them to last 3 generations!
better hope your issue has the same foot size!!
I got a pair of shoes handed down, but my mom was a bit disappointed, when I told her I wouldn't wear high heels. Maybe she should have had a daughter instead.
This is beautiful. I just love restorations, no matter what. I don’t have anything for shoes (except wearing them from time to time, especially when leaving home...), but this is superb.
I think, for restorations one has really to love his craftsmanship. Restorations usually take (much) longer than building the thing new...I know that, since I am (stupid enough to be) into restoring old and not well built plastic models.
Just found your channel,
I have a pair of John lobb shoes which my mum brought for me as a wedding present in 1990 and they are like slippers
Had them repaired twice now and they are as good as the day I first wore them 👍👍👍👍👍👍
"Grab a bourbon, unless its 9 AM, then grab a beer."
Not all heroes wear capes.
😉👍🏻
These boys will get on well in Australia!
Doing the lord's work.
@@Nurgles_Rot_ coffee and hash
Just aprons.
Would totally watch the whole refinishing process at the end.
Agreed, would have liked to have seen more of that.
Likewise. Actually watched specifically for that part, but then they glossed over it. Hopefully will cover it in future videos.
@@cplegrand I would like to know how they got them so polished and what they used.
Great craftsmanship... always amazes me how people choose to watch something as interesting and high quality as this and then go thumbs down!?! Weird...
Riojajunior the thumbs down are majority UA-cam bots that thumbs down videos based on an algorithm which helps with ad revenue.
Didn’t realise that! Thanks for the info... 👍
There is a genre of online math challenged nitwit who wonders about down thumbs for every good vid, as though they are observing something special. Apparently you have no idea that statistics describes a Bell Curve in samples this size (17,500) of all naturally occurring phenomena.
I’m very analogue... 😎
Who's here for the ASMR and stayed to admire the craftsmanship of both manufacture and restoration?
Asmr only works without loud noise and loud talking
I have watched several of your videos and have heard you talk about the quality and craftsmanship of other brands of shoes; but I have NEVER heard or seen you as impressed as you were in this video!
The cobbler gods are at it again. Every one of their videos is an education and they get better every week. Thanks Trenton and Heath for working at making the videos to help us. You guys are true Southern gentlemen.
thepowderriverfarrier Thank you very much! We really appreciate you watching and following along with us.
“Unless it’s 9 in the morning.....
Then grab a beer” 💀
Just what i did
jujitsuman68 Here we go. Drink what you like and don’t insult anyone.
It has been commanded. I now have a beer at 9 ish. I looked at the clock when he said that and I was like, wtf? It's 9:09
benzracer Cheers and Happy New Year! 🎆🎊
Hi there. That’s an amazing piece of work. I just wanted to clarify the history of John Lobb. There are two John Lobbs. They originally come from the same company but they diverged into two separate businesses. The shoe you have there is a ready to wear shoe made by John Lobb, which is owned by Hermes. They mainly make ready to wear shoes in Northampton, but they also make bespoke shoes at a Hermes owned workshop in Paris. The ready to wear shoes are machine welted but obviously of very high quality. Their London store is in Jermyn Street. The other John Lobb (also called Lobb of St James) is solely a maker of hand welted, bespoke shoes and is the holder of the royal warrant for the Prince of Wales. They don’t make any ready to wear shoes. Confusing? Just a bit. Their store is in St James, just around the corner from Jermyn Street.
Hi, Gordon! We appreciate you watching! Unfortunately, we didn’t go into as much detail on our video as we probably needed to, as we’ve had quite a few comments like yours on this very topic. We’re big John Lobb fans and know the history, but sometimes we don’t go into as much detail as we probably should. Again, we appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed!!
Fortunately customers rarely get confused, as a visit to Lobb of St James will likely set you back the best part of $10,000!
I just cannot fathom what there's to dislike about this amazing video. Congratulations to these two fine craftsmen and a pox on all those vile haters!
Honest man, honest social company and a genuine honest friend! Good shoe repair!!!
Never thought I'd enjoy shoe restoration and wondered why it was recommended by UA-cam, but glad it was. Certainly an art to shoe making.
Camn Sprencheria Well, we’re glad you found us and decided to watch! Hope you enjoyed.
Thank you both, I certainly did enjoy watching and will be watching more from both of you. Now to check out your website. Love the flip flops by the way. Hello from Perth Western Australia
UA-cam recommended once a shoe repair video... I was like yeah right... All it took was to watch it, now I'm addicted, and half of my "recommended" list is about shoes 😂😂😂😂
crollens 😁
Camn Sprencheria Thank you! Those flip flops are our brand called Southern Polished. We appreciate you watching down there in Perth! 🇦🇺
Absolutely stunning-it’s a treat to see the skill you bring to your craft!
Thank you very much! We appreciate you watching.
Glad you decided to talk and explain (great accent) and enjoy hearing the whys of your appreciation for a well-made shoe! Keep 'em up.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed.
I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where all our friends were craftsmen and builders who made the highest quality products possible. I had infinite respect for that work ethic and old world quality standard that's been lost to our throw away consumerism mentality. I am humbled to see you gentlemen displaying that ethos. More so since it wasn't a family tradition passed down, but you learned your craft yourselves and now made it a business success as well. Didn't expect to watch a 30 minute shoe restoration video today! But it was simply inspiring! More for the honest character and deserved pride you folks exude. Thanks for the old world ethic and classic display of the beauty of passionate skill and doing something honest and real in our superficial world where the concept craftsmanship has been all but forgotten.
I only watch for the sounds of the repairs. There’s something soothing about it. Whose with me?
There is a saying I am not rich to buy a cheap stuff. Thats so true, when you look how badly they been used but still quality is something you cant find anywhere else but in a true hand well made bespoke shoes. Bravo, you guys made a great job.
Very true, Johnny! Thank you very much!
A new pair of John Lobb shoes will cost you £5,500 or $7000.
It might cost you 7000$ but how good u gonna feel bout urself when u own a pair
PS i m working on this.... life is short & u have 2 get max out it.
@@johnnysmith4514 A lot of the cost goes into paying someone to hand stitch the shoes, making lasts the shop will store for you indefinitely, and generally doing the task in as labour intensive a way as possible. I'm not saying that's bad, quite the contrary, but I don't think most people would tell the difference between $700 shoes and a $7000 pair.
Well, let me tell u something its not what ppl tell or think its bout you my friend. Its how you feel inside and project outside. rich never thinks what ppl tell or think, they just buy it bcos they think it worth to spend money to own a piece of art work.
Amazing to watch , my late father worked in the shoe trade although he started off as a tailor in my home town of Kettering in Northamptonshire, he had a lot of the tools from the 30s and 40s that they used to make shoes with , right up until he was in his 80s he still used to re-sole his own and the families shoes.
Koba That’s very neat! Yeah, tools in the shoe trade haven’t changed much in all of these years.
Another fantastic restoration. He will be excited to pass these on to his son.
Thank you, Jeff! These are definitely the kind of shoes one would want to pass on.
I used to sit and sort through paperwork at work (self employed) watching snow removal video's. Now I have upgraded to watching shows being repaired. I love watching these.
EXCELLENT! THERE ARE SHOE REPAIR MEN, SHOE COBBLERS AND THEN THERE ARE MASTER ARTISANS. YOU GUYS ARE AT THE TOP OF YOUR TRADE. AND THEN, TO TAKE THE TIME TO PRODUCE/SHARE THIS STUFF IS PRICELESS!
I think it would be cool to see the reaction of the customer. Very interesting video!!
Just noticed he’s wearing a dress shirt an apron shorts and sandals...
I like it lol
This is by far the best resoling video I've seen on UA-cam and a fantastic advertisement for your company especially for closed channel resoles. Educational and informative without any pretentious fluff. Kudos to you gentlemen.
Thank you, Patrick! We really appreciate it.
I just started watching your videos--I just hit the "like" button automatically because I know it will be good. My favorite videos are the ones with shoes like these that have been worn to within an inch of their life, and yet the owner still values them enough to have them restored. I also like that you are willing to take on these tougher jobs and aren't snobs about working on shoes brought to you in this condition. It's nice to see people still value quality and craftsmanship in today's throwaway, low quality world. Beautiful work! (p.s. I would have liked to see a bit more on the full process for restoring the uppers--the re-dyeing, mirror finish, etc. They really are beautiful shoes).
Its really cool to see a someone who is skilled in their craft, geek out over other people's work. Thats awesome!
Wow!!! What an incredible “work of art!!!” What phenomenal workmanship!!!
Thank you very much!
I never imagine I was going to enjoy this kind of videos but I'm so impressed in how you restore old shoes that I had to subscribe
Same here... I had to click on the subscribe botton... Lol
Never been so enthralled by a pair of shoes. I now desire to own a pair of bespoke John Lobb's...
There is something soothing to see that there is still people who show admiration for craftsmanship, thank you! also I think it would be great to see the show owners reaction once they get there shoes back. I bet they are amazed. I know I would.
As a shoe freak/sneaker head, I am in awe of how much care goes into these. I thoroughly respect you cobblers. I have few hand made boots but never saw when they get worn down and brought back up. Fantastic videos, cheers!
This man has a voice of perfection. Especially for me, who lives in the southeast US
Agree 100% with this guy ☝️😉
I have a new appreciation for this type of work, it's truly an art form. Also very relaxing to watch... Doctors should prescribe this channel to people with depression or anxiety lol
Great idea, Tom! We agree. Glad you enjoyed!
I was just trying to explain to my daughter and wife this whole premise. I buy Rolex and they last me forever. I buy John Lobb and 20 years later they still look new and can be rebuilt. I have a pair of Red Wing that still look new when rebuilt. "Poor people can't afford inferior goods". I say this so often. People just lose this in modern society. Yes, they cost more, but you never lose your money. Ever. I have jacked my feet up, frost bite and other injuries to the point I lost part of my left foot and two toes on my right foot on a big mountain and I still wear the best shoes I can. I deserve it. You do too.
Wow, you are a friendly one huh?@@Kenny-yl9pc Trust me, no BS to my family. My wife and daughter are insanely well educated on what is fashion and what is quality, but we still discuss the premise from time to time, sometimes agreeing and sometimes not. My daughter is even pursuing a degree in Fashion/Brand Management, hence the discussions. They completely understand the product side. And yes, I will concede to your point there are absolutely cheaper items that possess the same quality for much lesser prices, also with the same longevity. They also understand resale value of certain items as well, based off brand alone. But thank you for your kind concern and feedback about my family's expenditures. Wasn't my point at all, and I definitely appreciate your attempt to slap shame into me over my choice of purchases in life! Have a great day.
I have the upmost respect and admiration for artisans like these guys. Glad they're keeping the trade alive.
It’s so refreshing to watch your videos because I grew up in a family of master cobblers. I relived each and every step of your video. My father and brother’s work is displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. You do great work. THANKS FOR SHARING
Well never ever thought about shoes in such a detail, good to know people actually care about it!
literally no one:
UA-cam: Let me Show you a shoe restoration.
For real though. Not sure how it ended up in my suggested videos but I'm not mad at all
@@jellyfishumbrella I'm up for all sorts of restorations and craftsmanship. For some reason, I liked this restoration better than some of the ones I normally watch. I think all the enthusiasm and new terms and learning what's what did it. Those shoes came out great. Wonder what that resto cost. I looked up the price of John Lobb shoes. $1000 is in the rearview mirror. Hey, it is what it is.
me: Okay!
Same thing happened to me but I enjoyed it
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️ I ain't mad though...
I'm so glad I got to watch this video, I love watching a true craftsman work. Thanks for sharing guys!
Why are these videos so relaxing and interesting? I am addicted to them. Great job, guys.
I'm almost moved to see such skill and craftsmanship. This has been inspiring to watch.
This chanel make me remember when we used to take our old shoes to be restored when I was a kid because shoes used to be very expensive and well crafted, so better make them last.
Another great restoration...one ask, do a dedicated ... one minute at the end just showing the finished shoe ... maybe spinning round on a platter of some sort so we can get a full view of the "after"...I feel almost cheated when ya'll show the shoe for like 5 seconds after all that work!!
David Saintloth Thanks! Yeah, we apologize. This was some late editing, and I didn’t quite catch the short length of time shown. We’ll definitely show more on upcoming videos.
Yep... I had the same feeling of disappointment at the end. Spent 20 plus minutes watching a pain staking restoration only to be teased with a 5 second view of the finished product at the end. Bummer. Makes me seriously question if I'd bother watching another one of their restorations.
Honestly I would have sit here and watched an extra 10 minutes of the re-dyeing and polishing of those shoes. The final result is pretty spectacular from where I'm sitting.
When you start a video with the video is going to be longer, that just makes me very happy. You guys work is awesome.
Thats just quality and craftmenship which made me watch this long ~24min video !! Thank you for that!!
Im serious writing this: I definitely want my cobbler wearing flippity flops whilst working on my shoes. Def matches my attitude towards life!
Holy cow did I enjoy this video! I wish I could take a course in shoe making! If you were ever hosting a leather working, shoe repair, or shoe crafting course in or near FL, I would most definitely attend!
Don’t even look like the same shoes. Wonderful job
Craig Hayes Thank you!
I recently watched a documentary about John Lobb shoes and the skill and experience that goes into making a Lobb shoe. So it really impressed me to see you apply such skill and reverence to these shoes. I love your attitude and your passion for your craft.
Such craftsmanship my father was a cobbler and repaired machines for Brooklyn shoe Machine in the 60s , He passed early this year I never really paid attention to his work , that’s why I’m watching these videos
“Unless it’s 9am, then grab a beer” lol wtf
LOL
I drink at 9am...that's my bedtime.
You know what? That comment made me subscribe to his channel. Fu** the John Lobb's....🤣 even though they're one of the Crème de la crème.
god bless this pure man who is just a fangirl of shoemaking
Thanks to UA-cam recommendation, from blackheads/earwax/ingrown toe nail removal... I am now in the shoe restoration department. I am not sure where this journey will take me next. But I am fine with it.
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Magnificient work. Thank you for quality workmanship and pride.
Honestly, watching you guys repairing these shoes is so satisfying.
He does all this but he's wearing flip flops
Haha...actually, those flip flops are our brand...southernpolished.com.
Even if the flip flop weren't their brand, so what...He can make, restore a hell of a shoe, the skill he beholds...He provides a service and can MAKE an expensive shoe...He should be able to wear whatever chose, in peace...
@Rebster I guess?..
Sam D o
@@TrentonHeath Dang, no size 8s.
You guys do outstanding work! I highly recommend these guys. they put some JR soles on my JM's and I love it!!!!
Thank you! We appreciate you sending them to us, and we hope you’re enjoying them.
Unusual to see someone working in a shop with flip flops on. I can see my high school shop teacher now 😩, 😂.
You guys knocked that one out of the park. They look brand spanking new! An unbelievable transformation. Well done 👍🏻.
Such a real pleasure to watch these episodes. The second time on this one. And I smile every time.
UA-cam recommendations got me again, but to be honest this is pretty good.
Peyton Manning called.... Wants his voice back... Lol
Holy shit am I glad I wasn't the only one to think that...
You stole my thunder.
Bastard you beat me to it
The association I got was Forrest Gump.
Fix those shoes! Fix those shoes!
You guys should start some kind of trade school for this art.
How do you not appreciate a craftsman at their craft. Fascinating, thank you.
Wow. Beautiful craftsmanship. Awesome work on the restoration, they looked good as new!
Never thought I'd find shoe restoration interesting, but you've done what I'm passionate about, taken something old and neglected and made it new again. Got me thinking about my Nocona ostrich boots and a pair of well used/loved Johnston & Murphy buckle shoes....I think you're going to have a new customer in the near future. Subscribed
Great job. Amazing transformation. Shows that some shoes are repairable even if they look thrashed. I kind of blame you guys for continuing to buy and refurbish old, quality made shoes.
Leroy Barker Thanks! Haha...sounds like we’re accomplishing one of our goals for this channel...to educate folks on why quality shoes are worth the price and worth hanging on to. 😉👍🏻
wow. nice to see the internals of high end shoes
I am oddly addicted to your videos! Not sure why, there is just something so satisfying seeing the old brought back to life.
Never realised that watching someone repair a (albeit a rather exceptional) pair of shouts would be so entertaining. I’m hooked. I also like the accents.
😆😂🤣@4:48 made me laugh when you said “you’ve got 75% of your SOLE left”....was thinking of what it would be like to have someone tell someone they have “75% of your SOUL left”....😆😂🤣
Wonderful, my favourite shoe maker! Just to clarify. The John Lobb in St James only does bespoke and all in the shop in London. the other which make ready to wear are a different manufacturer and have nothing to do with the bespoke store. Still great shoes but a very different shoe to the original!
I should have clarified the difference between ownership of the English vs French labels. Maybe another video idea. Thanks for pointing it out.
There are actually two firms John Lobb producing shoes. The London firm had a branch in Paris which was sold to Hermès in 1976. The two companies John Lobb(London) and John Lobb(Paris) are totally independent of each other: JL(London) produces only bespoke shoes, JL(Paris) produces bespoke shoes from a workshop in Paris and ready-to-wear from a factory in Northampton. The shoes featured were produced in Northampton.
@@rolf2360 correct
For those who want to find out more, here are the websites of John Lobb(London) johnlobbltd.co.uk and of John Lobb(Paris) johnlobb.com
Rolf I’ve been a fan of John lobb for a while and didn’t know this! Thanks for the education👍
amazing transformation , roughly what did that job cost the owner
My uncle is a master shoemaker at John Lobbs bespoke (the original store) he’s been there for nearly 30 years and worked his way up from an apprentice. He makes shoes for very special client's and i’m lucky enough to have been gifted my own pair
Just came across your UA-cam channel yesterday, and I’ve been blown away by your cobbling skills! Since then, I’ve watched a few others of yours, and each one just gets better. This one by far the best I’ve seen to date!!
Also, I can see that both of you are very well knowledgeable about your trade, but most importantly, that you’re passionate about your work!
One last thing, THANK YOU for educating and showing me how shoe restoration is done for the love of well-crafted shoes!