Refurbishing My FIRST Luxury Brand Shoes | My Crockett & Jones Get a Makeover
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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This pair of Crockett and Jones were my first pair of really nice, quality shoes. After buying them almost 20 years ago, they were in need of another resole, so I decided to clean them, widen them just a bit, and resole them with English pit-tanned Baker leather soles and heels. I wanted to put these shoes back to their original look, and I think we did a pretty good job. Time for another shoe restoration!
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Just wanted to share I love the effort to get new shots and angles in these recent videos! Shows y'all are trying new stuff and I think it looks great. Keep it up!
Thanks, Jake. Sure appreciate it!
I love the idea of you guys doing a "honey do list" with your wifes' shoes. Like fix all the little things or do a nice little up grade here and there.
Nice idea! 👍
I’m twice retired, but ya’ll make me want to start a new career as a cobbler. Who knew shoes were so interesting? Great job. 👍🏼
Because of watching you, I just had a pair of Calvin Klein shoes restored; sole separated, heels worn. So, they were repaired, and did such an excellent job I was impressed. Got rid of the plastic soles for leather, and restored the heels.
I got the shoes cheap, so spending what I did was well worth it. Why dispose when they can be recycled?
It makes me feel good that you men are working on your own shoes! You know how, have all the equipment, materials, but that most precious comodity, time, it is so hard to find. All who work a trade know what you experience. Example: my brother has a remodeling business. His home needs a facelift. I helped him and shamed him into getting it done. He blows and goes and works his tail off. The last thing he wants after a long day is more of the same.
Yes, we empathize with your brother! 👍
The irony being that the most common metaphor for this is "the cobblers children have no shoes." 😆
@@sonipitts Spot on quote sir. Exactly.
Another beautiful restoration project . Happy to hear you guys talk about the care of the leather. Most people dont use shoe trees and likely don’t use conditioners on their leather goods. Nice job gents.
I can't believe my nights have become filled with watching shoe videos. I am not sure if you guys are that good or the rest of UA-cam and TV are that bad. Either way really enjoy watching the transformation from near graveyard to like new again. As always great work!
Thank you so much for taking time to watch. Not sure how good we are, but TV programming has definitely gotten worst. 😁
@@TrentonHeath I have little TV time. Sometimes I may not even turn on the TV for a couple of weeks. But I make time to watch this You Tube channel among others.
in France we say "le cordonnier est le plus mal chaussé" translated means "the cobbler owns the worst shoes". simply because a good busy cobbler has no time to take care of their own shoes. now you treated that issue, we can't say that for you anymore. 😅 good effort you pull that in 1 day. i understand why you woke up early for that. time is money and it sends you back to the proverb i said above. i spent the last week to watch over 2 years of videos and you are very skilly bros. wish all the best to y'all. 😉
You are so kind and thank you for watching our videos!
This video came out while I was at work so I didn't get to watch it until I got home . So instead of my normal Saturday morning coffee with you guys it was get a glass of bourbon and have Wednesday night happy hour instead. The good natured brotherly banter between you guys made it even seem like a happy hour . One of the 6% btw. : )
Thank you. Glad you could switch to Hump Day!
I stumbled on your channel while watching videos on how to care for leather handbags. I was immediately hooked on watching you both demonstrating your skills as craftsmen. I binge watched your channel a few months ago & quickly became a member of the 6% club so I didn't miss any new content. It's a pleasure watching young people taking pride in their work. You both do amazing work. I wish you continued success at building your business.
Thank you! We very much appreciate you watching. Glad you’re enjoying the videos.
Ah, you always remember your first ones. The experience of how tight everything was,
and you knew you just had to keep on going just to get that feel. Every time there after,
was just getting better and better...life is good!!! Everything after that, just a walk in the park.
It's like; I'm going downtown to get myself a pair of brand new shoes! Bus Boys!
Yep, always remember that first pair of nice shoe’s!
I am glad that i am in that 6% of the people who had pressed on the bell notifications icon. 🔔🔔🔔🔔👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. You guys are amazing. God bless you both and your whole family.
Half of my career in the US Army I had to shine my boots. I really appreciate the effort you gentlemen make in shinning your shoes!!! Outstanding job!!!
Y’all are the only ones I’ve hit the bell icon for. Love the work you guys do!
Thank you so much!
Enjoyed the little bit of banter between you both. Another great video. Thanks!
Banter? What banter? 😂 Thank you for watching!
My bell is selected. Man... Those reworked shoes look great. Nice work. Can you share the right way to stretch shoes/boots?
Wow guys excellent work, another perfect example on How to do it right. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Perfect vid as always! My first par is also Crockett & Jones but Pembroke Tan! My nowadays shoe interest is from your videos guys, so tanks again!
No, thank you, Isaac, for watching our videos.
Loved this video. I have been a manicurist for 30 years and tedious work is so gratifying to do and watch. Great job with these shoes. I would love to see your full collection of current shoes 👞💕
Glad to see y'all doing shoes again. Great video and content. Love to see it
Thank you!
These videos are so relaxing.
Thank you very much for watching, Kathleen.
Hearing him say he didn't use shoe trees reminds me of this:
25 years ago when I was a kid and my brother had his driver's license, we went to Bostonian and bought shoes. After we chose our shoes the salesman said, "alright, do you guys want to buy some shoe trees too, or do you not take care of your things?"
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Absolutely Spot on! ALLWAYS on Shoetrees(except when wearing them!!)😂
Ha-ha not only have requested notifications for all of your videos, but sharing your videos with my daughter.
I love the eerie peaceful silence of an early morning before the rest of the world wakes up
Guys I think you should seriously consider taking a poll on how many enjoy watching the two of you pick on eachother because I just laughed so hard when you did.
It makes your videos a whole lot more entertaining. I clicked the notification bell the day I joined your channel 2 years ago.
I'm sorry you work such long days though. Awesome video fellas.
Thanks again for the laughs
Thank you, Paul! You mean, just be ourselves? 😂
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If being "Yourselves" includes the joking and poking one another as you did in this video, then Yes. Absolutely.
I think the reason behind it being so funny is because most of your videos are very serious with the occasional little jokes from time to time.
So watching you two poking one another sometimes changes it up. Thanks again fellas
I truly enjoy watching your videos… and I hit the bell when I subscribed originally. Your craftsmanship is absolutely amazing. I’ve worn work boots for 30+ years and have always tried my best to keep them clean and maintained, especially since I live in Michigan and the salt wreaks havoc on them. I must say, I’ve learned a few tricks by watching you guys, especially the acetone trick. That has made things a lot easier. Keep up the awesome work and I’ll keep watching your videos as well. Thanks again.
Oh right my friend take care this shoes 👞 now and then ,great restoring this magnificent pair of shoes 👍👍keep up the excellent work 👏 you both 🪨 rock.....until next time.....
It's easy to tell when yall are working on a quality pair of shoes. Nothing to pick on as they come apart and go back together! Those are very nice shoes!
Great job guys!!! I been buying nice boots since I started watching your channel and I was wondering if you can make a video talking about finding out your exact shoe size, breaking in new boots, or can boots/shoes be stretched a little if they're on the small size? Thank you so much!!!
Shoes/boots are always different in size. I would inquire with the company if they are true to size. You need stretchers or liquid stretch to slightly widen them.
I remember one of your videos saying that you wanted to open up a pair of Meermins. I have some that need to be resoled if you’re still looking to do that
On a related note, is it difficult for a everyday boot owner to put on new heel lifts? Taking off the old seems easy. Putting on a new one seems a bit more challenging, just make sure it’s on straight. But the difficult part seems to be the “sanding” of the lift to conform to the rest of the heel. Am I off on this?
You are absolutely correct. The finishing part is the hardest part!
I want a pair of those! Lol just got my first pair of Thursday’s today. Thanks for the recommendation. Oh yeah, and smooth transition too into the ad, i thought it was just some brotherly banter. 🤙🏼
Thank you!
The sound made when the welt stitch is cut 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Ive got a pair of Georgia Boots that are in dire need of clean up and repair. They are pretty cheap imports so I wonder if it's worth it
It really depends on the damage, cost, and how much you like them. www.potterandsons.com/pages/recrafting-prices-process
Nice upgrade to the condition of those hoof-covers. Those are ready to go to dinner now.
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Huh. I am apparently part of the six-percenters. We're the true OG fans and whatnot. Loved the banter on the shoe care.
Thank you so much for watching!
beautiful work on those old dress shoes fellas.
94% of us don't need the notification bell because we are constantly checking to see when the next video drops!
You’re very kind. We really appreciate you watching!
Wild knife skills! I need to quit procrastinating send in my caulks. They'll make for an awesome video!
Aww 5am just to make a video, how sweet. Plus the deep voices... manly men. Maybe I need to move down to Nashville lol
I have a pair of those I would love for you guys to resole and touch up the color as well.
Nice change, doing your own shoes. I hope you gave yourself the family and friends discount on the repair...? I also have a pair of shoes that are snug as well. But, there where made by Rancourt and of course you can't send them back. It's just something you live with.
Hello Trenton & Heath I really like your guys channel and I had a question. I received a new pair of Johnston and Murphy Chelsea boots for Christmas and wanted to know if the factore finish could be removed without messing them up. Also if they are able to be good year welted so they would last longer? Thank you
Hi! It depends upon what you’re doing to the uppers. Some products can take off the finish. In my opinion, I wouldn’t worry about changing them to a goodyear welt. Wear them, enjoy them, possibly resole them later on. To change them to a goodyear welt, IF they even can be…depends upon several factors…the price alone wouldn’t warrant it. You might as well enjoy these and go buy a pair of goodyear welted shoes/boots later on.
Really appreciate the camerawork and filming. So much fun to see the details!
Thank you very much!
Good job guys!
Thanks, Alex!
Wow! Its amazing how you have developed this wonderful skill from the time you bought these beautiful shoes. You are both inspirational! I have hit the notification bell too 💕
Thank you so much, Maria. You’re very kind!
Hi guys I have a couple pairs of western boots. 1 pair is wolverine which I had resolved I would like to know if they can be made wider. My feet got very wide as I got older. I am a extra wide. 2e to 4e
They really turned out smashing. Having a 14 EEE it is so tough to find shoes that really are EEE. Most of them hurt my dogs!!! Haha.
I have a pair of 1950s Crocket & Jones shoes I've been wanting to send in for a while now. One day!
It really is amazing what a proper repair does for a pair of shoe. Really nice work. 👌
Hello. I am the 6%. Always look forward to a new videos. I’ve learned so much about shoes from you guys. I really enjoy watching you guys use the different tooling and machines.
Thank you so much for watching!
When you said that it is 5 o'clock in the morning and you were tired I was reminded of a line from an old running cadence, "Up in the morning, before day. I don't like it, no way".
Hahaha. Yes, so much work to do and not enough hours in the day.
I just bought a pair of Barker's. They're not Crockett & Jones category but they look fancy.
Awesome!
I check your channel a few times per week for new videos, so I never miss any. I already get bombarded with phone notifications every day, so I never enable UA-cam notifications.
No problem. Thank you for watching!
@@TrentonHeath It's my pleasure. I watch everything from you, Bedo's, and Tring Shoe Repair. Over the past year I've been trying to learn as much as possible and accumulate all of the tools I need to start doing all of my own cobbler work on my slowly growing collection of used and vintage shoes. I'd love if sometimes you didn't skip over showing steps like how you make and line up a new foot bed before stitching it in place, etc. I have a pair 1950's Florsheim ankle boots that I want to to a full reconstruction of, like you did in this video, so the more steps I can watch in detail, the better. I know it makes the videos longer, but once in a while I bet other people would like to see every step, too.
I think it would be cool if you sold the wooden boxes to hold the shoe shine accessories & products. I have fond memories of my Dad owning one of these boxes to care for his shoes. I used to play with it as a kid.
Fantastic video and excellent result! Quick question: why does Trenton seem to do most of the work on the uppers?
He’s really good at it!
Very nice!
So, a full size change isn’t reasonable, that makes sense.
Would you say this was more like going from a D to an E or a C to a D ?
Is that a more reasonable offering?
Thanks for another video! Very cool. Definitely 🔔. What kind of leather is that for the welt?
Don't worry guys, I'm always checking to see your videos. I don't miss a single one
Thanks so much, Eduardo! We appreciate it.
The smoothening of the cork with the hot iron, so damn satisfying. 🔥
It always makes me think of oatmeal cookies. :0D
Smoothening?
Hey you guys, there's such a thing as good ol' fashioned saddle soap y'know.
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Just got my first C&J this year. Great shoes.
The 1st pair of shoes i bought with my 1st salary was a pair of crocket & Jones, i was 17, i still have them 35 yrs later and they are in great shape.have been resoled 3 times. F
They are fantastic shoes
Beautiful shoes, and beautiful work!
Nice work… C&J make some nice quality shoes. Thanks for sharing this resole.. good stuff.
You’re quite welcome.
Were those JR soles, and if not why did you opt not to use them? As always, lovely to see a pair of shoes given a new lease of life!
Can you make a size 10 a size 12? That was hilarious!
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I mean, you can totally do it. You just tell them that their size 10 men's shoe is now a women's shoe, and voila! It's a size 12. *waggles magic fingers*
So cool! I have a question: I have been wearing my Thursday Rugged and Resilient Chelsea boots a ton this winter, and it seems the car feet heater is making my right boot much more dried out or arid looking than my left, which is still very smooth. Frustrating. Any recommendations for this type of leather care in the winter? Maybe specifically when you are always in the car? I started driving in socks 😂
Eventhough some steps weren't filmed it was still a very interesting and informative 👍🏻
Thank you very much!
Why don't you put holes in the welt before you tie it to the gamy?
Amazing job as always guys. They look better than new!!!
Thank you, Greg!
Since watching your videos I've gotten several pairs of boots from Thursday and Beckett and Simonon, is there any way to let them know that I discovered them through you so you can get some sort of kick back?
Thank you very much, Moshe. Kickback isn’t really needed, but always good the shoe companies to know who’s supporting them. Perhaps the public relations folks at the companies.
why not rough the welt before? i always think you are going to scratch the uppers by mistake
Hi Trent and Heath. Could you please tell me the name of the “leather scratching hand tool” that you’re using at 10:09? Trying to find one on line and I’m coming up with nothing. Thanks in advance.
Man, I've been subscribed for the last couple years. I think I've seen most of the episodes - you guys convinced me to buy a decent pair of resoleable boots.
That’s awesome, Andrew, and thanks for following us!
Proud to be one of your 6%! Just moved to Franklin last October from WI. Love your videos. I have a couple of pairs of Allen Edmonds that could use your attention. Keep up the great content!
Haha…thanks, we appreciate it! Franklin, TN? Thats where I live. Let us know if we can ever help you with the AE’s.
@@TrentonHeath Yes, Franklin TN. McKay's Mill specifically. We love the area!
What are your thoughts on dan the cobbler
shoe repair?
I’d like to see all the steps taken in more of your videos. You often omit parts of the repair I like to see. For instance, in this one I think you skipped the part where are you sanded the sole leather even with the side of the shoes. For some reason, that is always satisfying to watch. You also mentioned skipping the heel build. I do not think your videos are too long. Great continent!
I would have thought most subscribers would have clicked on the notification bell 6% stunned me aswell!
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Is it possible to over condition shoes or boots with leather cream? Is once a month too often?
Bwahahaha best comment “Man! These things are really cracked, as you can see and look at that, look at that big ol’ gash you got! Nah I’m not gonna fix that but DID YOU EVER TAKE CARE OF THESE SHOES!
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Stunning craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing
WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I AM A 6%'ER!! Great work guys.
Thank you!!
seems like an expensive repair. How much more to buy a new pair? Just asking. Thanks guys
love your skills and perfect handwork, what I don't appreciate is the James Allen "forced advertising.... "
Funny that u mention British shoemaker quirks and the fact your shoes never really fit well, it's the same for me! I have only one pair of C&J similar to yours and the right foot never really fit well(a tad tight) until my cobbler did a small stretch job on one of his machines. Now they are fine but I have never had these problems with my vintage Florsheim Imperials nor my Allen Edmonds(vintage or new) go figure, as u say 'What's with the cousins overseas?' No wonder they drive on the wrong side of the road , LOL.
Hmm... since I'm a 6%er, would that mean I get to the front of the line on resoles?
Wow, they look great!
Thank you
I would like to request for you to buy a last and make a pair of shoes from scratch. I know you are not shoemakers per se; but with that in mind. I think you are capable of doing a pair and it'd be interesting to see you struggle a bit and explain what the difference is and what you find difficult in comparison to your normal cobbling work.
Heath is a shoe maker and has made numerous dress shoes. We’ve just never done a video due to the time constraints.
Now boys, play nice together in the sandbox. Great looking shoes and rebuild, another great video!
Thank you! 😂
I hate to ask a silly question but when you putting in the cork material isn't there a way you could cut down some vibram to replace it. Just seems like it would be really comfortable. Just curious. Thank you.
2 years late, cork is more comfortable and forms to your foot shape.
What about slightly wider?
Come on people! Ding that bell 🛎!!!
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First channel I ever turned notifications on for 👌👌
Thank you so much, Miguel. We consider that an honor!
When they do the blind stitch, if thats what its called, on the sole do they use glue while folding it back over the seam? Or does it just stay in place after some hammering?
Yes, a small amount of glue does the trick.
Wasn’t able to find the link in the description for the sponsor
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Is that whole grain mustard you put down? Lol no but seriously, what is that cork stuff? What are the benefits of using that kind of cork verses just plain ol' cork? Just got me curious. Thanks. Love the videos.
Does a cobbler shop smell bad? Is there something you guys do to keep all the foot/shoe funk odors from all those shoes from overtaking your workspace or do you just adapt to deal with it?
Actually, it all smells of leather.
Hi, can I check what are your charges for a dainite resole? Also , as I’m located in Singapore, what are the charges to mail the shoes back? I can mail it over. Thanks
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.
Curious, what size do you fellows wear?
Thank you so much. 10 1/2 & 11.