None of the cobblers within 100 miles of me would ever be willing to do this level of work. You're keeping a very old trade healthy and alive and I respect that.
Technically, this isn’t part of the trade since those specific boots are cheap cemented boots that were never meant to be replaced. This also probably cost the client a lot more than the boots were originally worth.
@@AlexanderMason1 what are you actually talking about? the customer wants it done. the cobbler is willing to do it. the customer gave him money. the cobbler did the work. that boot is likely worth more than the money used to work on it to the customer.
@@iHasCaek ok and? The shoe is not meant to be resoled and most cobblers won’t do it because it is not part of the trade. What does your stupid comment have to do with mine?
Gotta say I'm pretty impressed by this restore, wasn't sure how it was gonna look after especially for 20 year old boots. On a side note, Dan, you were driving me crazy watching you pull apart that boot & tearing out and tossing the fibers next to your cup of coffee 😂😝
Love seeing someone keeping a real craft alive. People don't realize what real craftsmanship is these days and how you can get a vastly superior product that can last a lifetime if you support these craftsman.
Some how I got to your hob nail military boot repair and found that extremely interesting so I subscribed and looked to see what other boots or shoes you are repairing. I was surprised to see vibram soled boots being repaired. A local cobbler (USA) said the vibram soles are not replaceable when I brought in some Swiss Army Combat boots with vibram soles. They were some of the best work boots I have ever owned. I then bought 5 more pair from a Swiss Army surplus store as spares when he told me they were unrepairable. Your craftsmanship and work ethic is a pleasure to watch.
Well I thought that you were a real craftsman before, and an artist with some of your previous vids, but this was real shoe-maker stuff right here. Cutting off and remaking the collar, removing and replacing the lining - soles almost appear easy compared to this. Top notch workmanship as usual - I am suitably impressed. As always, I love watching you work. Cheers Dan.
I would not have thought that I would spend a few hours watching a cobbler work, but this is so interesting to watch. It was not until a few weeks ago that I had a to go see a cobbler to replace the zipper on the right boot of two of my motorcycle boots. This is proper craftmanship.
You're so passionate about your trade...how wonderful! From Cambridge, Massachusetts USA. Keep it alive and do what feels right in your heart my friend....Blessings!
I busted up laughing when you mentioned that you were busting out your "elbow grease" and actually sprayed your elbows with it. That made the whole video. Thank you for making a great video.
My favorite cobbler videos are the ones where the shoe is not only repaired but upgraded. You certainly did that with the leather midsole. I'm also amazed by how hand intensive some tasks are. I thought I would never see anything more tedious than hand stitching a goodyear welt but a hand blake stitch. Awesome! Love your kidding around and cheerfulness.
I had a pair of walking boots for many years which had been the most comfortable footwear i'd ever had, unfortunately the soles were detaching and i threw them away a week before finding your films, I honestly thought shoe repair was a thing of the past, the next time any of my boots are in need of TLC I shall be coming to you, as i can see your level of skill and pride in restoration is second to none
Your videos have cemented my belief that craftsman are true scholars and highly skilled workers. I have enjoyed the services of a skilled cobbler while living in New York City. Every week dropping off a pair of shoes or two for polish and repair. Your videos give true perspective on how much work and energy is applied to servicing shoes. I wish there were classes on the skills of a cobbler that I could take.
@@RNCHFND the solvent based glue not only doesn’t get you high but it destroys your lungs and gets you sick with cancers and other illnesses just from breathing in the fumes.
These videos are awesome. They're so interesting to watch. What a skill and trade to feel good about. Props to you. I love the way your personality shines too. You're not a brand or character. Just a dude who enjoys the job and is good at it.
This is the 1st video of yours I've seen for a bit. I always enjoyed the piano music you played while gluing. I hope you bring it back soon. You have a nice Week.
I would like to someday see customers react to their insane shoe transformations. You do such incredible work that I'm sure you've gotten some pretty cool reactions.
very interesting to watch a bloke who knows what he is doing do his stuff. Reason I like you tube is following random recommendations and ending up watching videos like yours, thanks.
I used to send a pair of lovely boots to be repaired until he passed away. He shared a few tips on how to find quality shoes since I have not found a great replacement for his mastery. Until you! Love your personality and you clearly love your craft. I work with my hands too and you truly have to love it and love making people satisfied with your work. 🙂
there must be a satisfying feeling to rebuilding something that is loved and treasured and getting it back to the customer better than it arrived. also just so great to follow the process, the tool usage and the various tricks of the trade.
I know it’s been said, but not only do I love watching the process and the cool skills and crafting (genuinely interesting), but I love just listening and watching Dan 💪🥴🤤
Not sure what algorithm made UA-cam suggest your video channel, but it is SOOO beyond mesmerizing and satisfying watching you work! What an awesome and necessary set of skills you have to share....and you have just the right amount of quirky humor to accompany it too!! Hahaha!
When i think of it there's no Cobblers as you describe in my local town for s long time....traditional Shoe Repairer like your self are rare to come by....great videos and good on ya all the way from Australia....did I mention we won the Ashes 2021/22....😁...love the videos ✔
I once had a pair of New Rock boots, and the sole started coming off. I took them to a local cobbler to see if anything can be done about it and he looked very displeased with me being there asking that, but he said he can glue them and he did, it did not last very long though. I would have gladly paid the money to ship them to you, because your work ethic and skill seems far above average.
Hello Dan!! My name is Jonathan McKay. I'm a Aboriginal Man from Canada, Ontario and what they call indigenous Americans. Lol. But I've been watching you for a week now. Great work and humor Dan 😆 Mad Respect to you sir. In other English words Top of the morning to ya, Respect is given to you sir.😊
Quality video of someone showing amazing pride in their work. What a talented chap in what is, a dying art. If I lived in UK now I’d definitely ask him to mend my Timberland boots. The sole came off just this weekend;-(
Here in Canada back in the late 80s/ early 90s desert boots were very popular footwear for guys. Desert boots in the summer, with shorts, was the thing to wear. And of course, desert boots with jeans.
I remember many years ago when I was a lot younger, living in Christchurch New Zealand, our local shoe shop had all that repair in the back of his shop, and I still remember his name, Mr Richards, keep safe one and all.
Beatiful work, I am really planning to send you my ten years old beloved green boots to rebuilt the complete sole and heel, 🤔 congratulations your work is a very good one and your nice voice too. 🎶🎵
Had an old pair of leather laced (similar to the dessert boot but in normal leather) boots repaired and resoled. I thought they were finnished and dead but came back like new from a proper cobbler (as you sir) . They have years of life left and still fit like a glove and damn comfortable ..
You know watching you do these shoe repairs makes me wish Oregon had Cobblers like you Tried to get my 300 Dollar resoleble Foe combat boots done 7 years ago and the cobblers in my state just barely glanced at them and said they are disposible even though they I had the instructions on how to resole them they gave me a bad impression and peed me off
Dan, your a very good instructor, you explain in detail, but not too much ! every aspect of the job you doing, also make it look easy, and for us non Cobbelers good work
Another great video! You're such a skilled craftsman. I just got into leatherwork over the last few months so this weekend I'm working on my second tote bag.
None of the cobblers within 100 miles of me would ever be willing to do this level of work. You're keeping a very old trade healthy and alive and I respect that.
Technically, this isn’t part of the trade since those specific boots are cheap cemented boots that were never meant to be replaced.
This also probably cost the client a lot more than the boots were originally worth.
@@AlexanderMason1 what are you actually talking about? the customer wants it done. the cobbler is willing to do it. the customer gave him money. the cobbler did the work. that boot is likely worth more than the money used to work on it to the customer.
@@iHasCaek ok and? The shoe is not meant to be resoled and most cobblers won’t do it because it is not part of the trade. What does your stupid comment have to do with mine?
@@AlexanderMason1 "not part of the trade" and yet here you are. watching a video of a cobbler, doing his job. weirdo.
@@iHasCaek I’m also a part time cobbler as well as a med student. What are you? A looser on UA-cam, that’s who.
This guy is so happy and clearly loves his work.
Respect 😊
Gotta say I'm pretty impressed by this restore, wasn't sure how it was gonna look after especially for 20 year old boots. On a side note, Dan, you were driving me crazy watching you pull apart that boot & tearing out and tossing the fibers next to your cup of coffee 😂😝
Hahahaha AGREED 🤣
im pretty sure he drank some of that dudes foot fibers
@@VileStorms Don't make me think about that! 😂😝
@@nichole8609 ahhh improves the immune system
@@VileStorms now that's what a real cobbler drinks eh mate :D
Georgia coast, enjoy your videos! I still have my 32 year old Desert Storm boots!
Sitting in my 70's trailer in Hamlin Texas watching Whistling Dan!
Love seeing someone keeping a real craft alive. People don't realize what real craftsmanship is these days and how you can get a vastly superior product that can last a lifetime if you support these craftsman.
You clearly put your heart and SOLE into your work
Ha!
👏
He can heel you. He can even save your sole.
What’s a flat fish got to do with cobbling whoosh !!!! 😂
Bad pun but good taste so it evens out take my like
that Elbow Grease bit was brilliant
How have I watched so many of these, why is shoe repair so interesting.
Maybe because he is so beautiful
This is my first but it’s kind of relaxing 😌
It's cathartic and therapeutic to see restoration videos, be they shoes or furniture or even other random objects...
Really nice boots, but WOW he must really love them! That was like a total rebuild. I cannot imagine what he must have spent on these.
But now they're a Dan one off!
Some how I got to your hob nail military boot repair and found that extremely interesting so I subscribed and looked to see what other boots or shoes you are repairing. I was surprised to see vibram soled boots being repaired. A local cobbler (USA) said the vibram soles are not replaceable when I brought in some Swiss Army Combat boots with vibram soles. They were some of the best work boots I have ever owned. I then bought 5 more pair from a Swiss Army surplus store as spares when he told me they were unrepairable. Your craftsmanship and work ethic is a pleasure to watch.
Congratulations on coming out Dan I'm proud of you I'm so happy for you and Jimmy
Well I thought that you were a real craftsman before, and an artist with some of your previous vids, but this was real shoe-maker stuff right here. Cutting off and remaking the collar, removing and replacing the lining - soles almost appear easy compared to this. Top notch workmanship as usual - I am suitably impressed. As always, I love watching you work. Cheers Dan.
I would not have thought that I would spend a few hours watching a cobbler work, but this is so interesting to watch. It was not until a few weeks ago that I had a to go see a cobbler to replace the zipper on the right boot of two of my motorcycle boots. This is proper craftmanship.
You're so passionate about your trade...how wonderful!
From Cambridge, Massachusetts USA.
Keep it alive and do what feels right in your heart my friend....Blessings!
I busted up laughing when you mentioned that you were busting out your "elbow grease" and actually sprayed your elbows with it. That made the whole video. Thank you for making a great video.
My favorite cobbler videos are the ones where the shoe is not only repaired but upgraded. You certainly did that with the leather midsole. I'm also amazed by how hand intensive some tasks are. I thought I would never see anything more tedious than hand stitching a goodyear welt but a hand blake stitch. Awesome! Love your kidding around and cheerfulness.
Great to see a British shoe repair channel, good work mate!!
I had a pair of walking boots for many years which had been the most comfortable footwear i'd ever had, unfortunately the soles were detaching and i threw them away a week before finding your films, I honestly thought shoe repair was a thing of the past, the next time any of my boots are in need of TLC I shall be coming to you, as i can see your level of skill and pride in restoration is second to none
First time I've seen a hand-blake stitched shoe. Looks amazing!
Yes elbow grease and blinker fluid, 2 of the many very crucial things to get through life.
Winner! I now know that you can do a full resto on Timberlands, I’ll be getting in touch when I get back from Afghanistan in a few months. 👍🏻
I hope you made it back safe!
Great video. I love the voice you use when you quote previous comments. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
my man really just turned a cemented boot into a blake stitched/cemented boot that can be repaired again. What a madlad honestly. Great idea that one.
Your videos have cemented my belief that craftsman are true scholars and highly skilled workers. I have enjoyed the services of a skilled cobbler while living in New York City. Every week dropping off a pair of shoes or two for polish and repair. Your videos give true perspective on how much work and energy is applied to servicing shoes. I wish there were classes on the skills of a cobbler that I could take.
Just turned 20 year old boots into new ones! I must say that you do great work and have great skills! Good job!
Man, being a cobbler, it's really a patient skilled art.
@@RNCHFND Doesn't work trust me hahaha
It has its ups and downs mate. Most of time customers just think we can do it in 5 minutes 🤣
@@RNCHFND the solvent based glue not only doesn’t get you high but it destroys your lungs and gets you sick with cancers and other illnesses just from breathing in the fumes.
The best thing to see is people going back to the pass , true workmanship.
Usually routine :
Dan posting new stuff
-> giving it automtically a thumbs up
-> then watching the video :)
Thats what I like to hear!
These videos are awesome. They're so interesting to watch. What a skill and trade to feel good about. Props to you. I love the way your personality shines too. You're not a brand or character. Just a dude who enjoys the job and is good at it.
This is the 1st video of yours I've seen for a bit. I always enjoyed the piano music you played while gluing. I hope you bring it back soon. You have a nice Week.
Beautiful work Dan! Hi from Los Angeles California.
Can't wait to watch new videos of you.
From Virginia USA. Have enjoyed a dusting of snow today. As always, enjoyed your video.
Love to watch you fix shoes it's Amazing. Much respect!
How can a guy this young have such superb skills?!
@@RNCHFND 33 but looks in his mid 20's
You should do a before/after display of the shoes/boots you fix
From USA here. Love the videos. By far the best shoe repair tutorials on UA-cam.
Thanks man!
I have never had an interest in cobbling before. Now? I absolutely enjoy it!
12:04 woah that car lined up nearly perfectly with the other car.
I kept watching it because I hadn't no clue what you were talking about and then I realised I didn't notice it because of how seamless it was lol
I would like to someday see customers react to their insane shoe transformations. You do such incredible work that I'm sure you've gotten some pretty cool reactions.
i just cant seem to stop watching.
very interesting to watch a bloke who knows what he is doing do his stuff. Reason I like you tube is following random recommendations and ending up watching videos like yours, thanks.
Fun to see australian repair. I had a shoerepairshop for 20 years in Denmark. athere is a little difference, but the material, and tools is the same.
I love watching you fix shoes! It's so very satisfying watching something go from damaged to being fixed and useful again.
I used to send a pair of lovely boots to be repaired until he passed away. He shared a few tips on how to find quality shoes since I have not found a great replacement for his mastery. Until you! Love your personality and you clearly love your craft. I work with my hands too and you truly have to love it and love making people satisfied with your work. 🙂
What were the tips? :)
there must be a satisfying feeling to rebuilding something that is loved and treasured and getting it back to the customer better than it arrived. also just so great to follow the process, the tool usage and the various tricks of the trade.
Man that boot design brings back memories.
U do an amazing job. What u do is an art.
Those boots are going to see another 20 years thanks to you
I know it’s been said, but not only do I love watching the process and the cool skills and crafting (genuinely interesting), but I love just listening and watching Dan 💪🥴🤤
Really😂😂😅💀
That was quite a transformation.
Not sure what algorithm made UA-cam suggest your video channel, but it is SOOO beyond mesmerizing and satisfying watching you work! What an awesome and necessary set of skills you have to share....and you have just the right amount of quirky humor to accompany it too!! Hahaha!
Great work mate amazing, very nice to watch you work and I hope you get a lot of customers !
Snowstorm here in Chicago. Love this channel, great way to relax and super interesting! Well done!
Another stellar job‼️ Dan, keep up the great boot repair videos 😎👍🥾🤎🥾
Those boots lasted longer than any of my relationships😂. Someone is in a good mood 🤔. Nice voice🎤
Great video.
Wow! You're a total craftsman! 👍
This guy is my new best friend on youtube!
Thumbs up for hand Blake stitch!
Wow, those look better then a brand new pair. Nicely done!!
You do very good work.
Lazy Sunday and I'm here enjoying.🌟🌟👏👏👏
It's night time cold and raining here now, winning!
@@Dan_the_cobbler I live in Brazil and here it's afternoon, we re on summer.🌞⛱
But I'm still stuck and safe at home🙌🙌
You are a master of your craft sir! Very nice!
Nashville Tennessee, late night, watching some guy redo an old boot...... and loving it haha
OH that is miraculous Dan! You make it look so easy even tho it can be arduous. Thanks and looking forward to the next one!
When i think of it there's no Cobblers as you describe in my local town for s long time....traditional Shoe Repairer like your self are rare to come by....great videos and good on ya all the way from Australia....did I mention we won the Ashes 2021/22....😁...love the videos ✔
I once had a pair of New Rock boots, and the sole started coming off. I took them to a local cobbler to see if anything can be done about it and he looked very displeased with me being there asking that, but he said he can glue them and he did, it did not last very long though. I would have gladly paid the money to ship them to you, because your work ethic and skill seems far above average.
Very Nice work sir
Hello Dan!! My name is Jonathan McKay. I'm a Aboriginal Man from Canada, Ontario and what they call indigenous Americans. Lol. But I've been watching you for a week now. Great work and humor Dan 😆 Mad Respect to you sir. In other English words Top of the morning to ya, Respect is given to you sir.😊
Thanks man!
Quality video of someone showing amazing pride in their work. What a talented chap in what is, a dying art. If I lived in UK now I’d definitely ask him to mend my Timberland boots. The sole came off just this weekend;-(
Aw man you make me chuckle like a little school girl. Elbow grease time.sprays abit of it on his elbow. Awesome. Humor is awesome.
What kind of music you listen too?
Here in Canada back in the late 80s/ early 90s desert boots were very popular footwear for guys. Desert boots in the summer, with shorts, was the thing to wear. And of course, desert boots with jeans.
I remember many years ago when I was a lot younger, living in Christchurch New Zealand, our local shoe shop had all that repair in the back of his shop, and I still remember his name, Mr Richards, keep safe one and all.
I've been watching your videos for about 2 months and it's almost as if it's a shoe ASMR
Beatiful work, I am really planning to send you my ten years old beloved green boots to rebuilt the complete sole and heel, 🤔 congratulations your work is a very good one and your nice voice too. 🎶🎵
dam it, these videos are addictive to watch.
Had an old pair of leather laced (similar to the dessert boot but in normal leather) boots repaired and resoled. I thought they were finnished and dead but came back like new from a proper cobbler (as you sir) . They have years of life left and still fit like a glove and damn comfortable ..
Watching from Perth Austraila. Moved from Milton Keynes some 8 years.
oh you are doing the lockstitch by hand, very hard work ,thanks God you have the welt stitch machine , greetings robert
I would love that leather midsole was colored in dark brown as the upper spongy part.
I love your job. Wish I could do this for a living.
The sole cutting is so satisfying. 👍
Those boots look great, good job
Well done, Dan!
The original gangsters boot it never dies nice work
Thanks appreciate it!
You know watching you do these shoe repairs makes me wish Oregon had Cobblers like you Tried to get my 300 Dollar resoleble Foe combat boots done 7 years ago and the cobblers in my state just barely glanced at them and said they are disposible even though they I had the instructions on how to resole them they gave me a bad impression and peed me off
I live in NYC and was thinking the same.
Lots of work. Amazing!
Singing that song, you need to have Charlie peeking in from behind that wall. A younger version, for sure!
Love Charlie sheen!
Dan, your a very good instructor, you explain in detail, but not too much ! every aspect of the job you doing, also make it look easy, and for us non Cobbelers good work
Wow! That’s quite an investment into an old pair of boots! Only reason to do that would be for sentimental reasons.
Great work!
Great tip about the elbow grease, I could use some of that lol
Hello from Belgium!! I really appreciate what you're doing! :)
I never thought watching some one repair foot wear to be so relaxing.
Don’t know how I found myself watching shoe repairs 😂 but I like it , Stuck on lockdown in Scotland 🏴 appreciate the upload 😀
Very good job and very good men
You are an amazingly talented young man. Great work!!!!
Love your humor.
Another great video! You're such a skilled craftsman. I just got into leatherwork over the last few months so this weekend I'm working on my second tote bag.
Amazing work on that shoe!!
Thank you! Cheers!