For anyone wondering, Tecovas makes the Bandera, cowboy boot with a vibram work boot / rubber sole. I love mine, though they are round toe only at this point, I'm guessing this guy wanted the square toe style specifically. I once worked with a guy who had work soles put on a pair of mexican alligator boots, this video brought back that memory and gave me a chuckle.
Yall should make a compilation of all the cork spreading, you'll get 1 million views just from the AMSR crowd. It's honestly so satisfying to watch and hear. That sizzle of the iron, the smooth surface left behind... Lovely.
Yeah...I see videos of people using up scrap sheet cork or hammering full pieces of sheet cork into the depression and tears away the excess. You're not going to convince me one isn't any better than the other.
@@TrentonHeath Are one of you more generous with the cork than the other or have you pretty much got that down? I agree with the cork and iron thing ThrowingItAway mentioned being relaxing, but a whole video on cork spreading (sounds like an SNL bit) might be too much.
I have been subscribed for a while and lurked even longer. I don't even care about boots and shoes, but I am a huge fan for masters of their craft. That being said, I now take pride in my boot, shoe and even leather coat care.
With a double row stitched welt, if they were my boots I think I'd've opted for a leather sole with a Vibram half sole stitched. But, his needs might be such that the rubber sole promotes longevity in the environment he'll wear them in. Nice to see that level of quality in a shelf stocked boot. You fellers did that boot justice with that remake. And, yup, love my Napa Creme.
Thanks for the detailed explanation about the welt change out - I thought the original was in great shape but once you explained those double stitches, that would have been tricky.👍
Great job on these boots! I like them a lot. Leather soles on cowboy boots are good and bad. You must determine the purpose. I have a nice pair for church. I have an Ariat work boot version for ranch work, mud, and general purpose working conditions. Lots of rubber and grip. Rubber soles will not work for the dance floor. Leather? You will do well.
I have the same pair or “Docs” Tecovas. They are made of Bison. I can see where they might want a little better sole. My boots are gorgeous with leather soles and wear the 2-3 times a week to work. Absolutely love them.
Hi, im looking to get these exact The Doc boots, but will be ordering online. Just wondering if they fit true to size or if they run bigger or smaller? Since you own a pair, I thought I'd ask... thanks!!
@@robertmatas4192 Tecovas says they run big but I found that they were perfect for me and I’m a 10&1/2 EE. If you can I would say to try them in a store first. Now they are hand made so they can slight differ from boot to boot. You can return them if they don’t fit, but they can not be scuffed up on the bottoms.
I own The Midland by Tecovas and they are full vibram soled boots like the finished result here and the appearance is very close to these boots. These look like The Doc which is a nice boot and a more expensive boot as well. Seems a shame to have resoled these new boots when a different model was more what the wearer needed. But the result looks very nice to me so I guess that's the main thing.
I like the Vibram soles on the Tecovas Banderas boots. So if people don't want to replace leather soles with rubber then look at the Ranch line in Tecovas.
Hey guys this was another example of how to do it right. This pair of boots came out outstanding. The owner is going to love them. Thank you for sharing.
I have an old pair of hiking boots with Vibram soles from the 70s and the problem is the soles have separated would getting them resoled be worth the cost thank you I enjoy watching your program
Thanks for the reply. I love Tecovas. I have 4 pair and they have been great. I hear negative comments sometimes from old school Lucchese fans, but I think Tecovas are every bit as good. Love your videos and watching the craftsmanship. Best Wishes.
I own 2 pairs of Tecovas Dean and they're some fine looking boots. Right after I purchased them, I had a cobbler put Vibram sole protectors on the leather soles. These are some high quality boots in my opinion.
Was going to ask "At about 2:14, am I seeing things, or did they actually use *pegs* in attaching the soles?" Then I see at about 12:04 that *you're* putting pegs in. Didn't think any modern shoes/boots still used those! You guys always manage to find/do things I either never saw before or see so rarely it could almost be considered "never"...
Man, I really like those! I have two pair of the same Thursday Desperados. I think the ones I'm knocking around with I'll have that done to them when the time comes.
I have that exact pair of boots how funny. Looks great. Very cool Conversion. I have another pair that I use for work that are much more heavy duty but this is interesting
Hi Trenton & Heath, I want to ask if u guys have any hacks for old shoes to give them another life. Let's say an old light brown shoes can be recolor using black shoe polish to darken them or whatnot. Thanks.
He could have gotten the exact same boot with a rubber sole for the same price he got these for. BUT the oem sole on the other one is much heavier. You guys put a quality sole on it that's much lighter than the other pair sold by Tecovas. Good Job
Nice video. Thank you for the detailed explanation about the changes you made to these cowboy boots. They certainly look different. I will check out your ladies sandals at Southern Polished.
As the son of a shoe repairman, Kleist's Boots and Saddles are no more my Dad liked and sold quality boots and would not have any thing to do with plastic foot wear except to put heals on women's shoes. So I ask you are Tacova boots made from leather both tops and bottoms?
What kind of balm was that? I make leather wallets and I’m always looking for good natural products to use on them. Guys your content is awesome!!!!! My grandfather was a shoe maker in PA. So it’s really interesting to me.
I would like to see a video where y’all go buy a common pair of work boots, like Justins or something and tear them down to compare quality after watching y’all videos I’m really curious about what’s inside common work boots
I'm interested as to why you put lemon wood pegs and nails? Also are they that hard of a wood to punch through the vibram sole? Lastly if you're using the pegs to keep the cowboy look, then why paint them black? Love the videos, you guys do amazing work.
Dear Trenton and Heath. Thanks for your videos. I've noticed that a lot of shoes that you get are hardly ever worn. Would be nice to see some complicated repairs on obliterated shoes like the 80 years old shoes and the Red Wing shoes (and if the customers are willing to pay for it). I feel like viewers learn more from those kinds of videos.
I was thinking of putting a vibram mini lug on my goat tecovas! This video let me know that’ll look just fine and to go to you guys when I need it done
First of all, great job as always. You were doing a welt race there. Secondly, for as well as these are made, the price is incredibly reasonable. There wasn't one thing I saw when you pulled them apart that wasn't top quality in materials and construction.
Thanks gentlemen for another great video. Really love the new resoles. I may buy me some Tecovas after watching this video. Have a great weekend. Thanks again.
Question for you. Have you ever worked on Silver bull boots? Just wondering what you think of them. I do own a pair and I like how it is leather on the out side and inside. The sole is a bit odd though as the very back of the heel is lower then the rest of the heel. My understanding in why it is that way is to make it last longer as that is usually what wears out first.
When your wife asked me to recommend you protect your hands, and I mentioned gloves, I mean the type a butcher would wear to keep a knife from penetrating through them and cutting you. They look like black plastic woven mesh. They prevent the knife or other tool from cutting you so, protect your hands. (Sounds like I am a hand protection officer.) It is just a matter of time and accident before your are disabled due to total disability work-related injury for lack of respect for the danger you inflict upon yourself. PS I love your work.
Hi, I love your channel and the work you do. I learn a lot just watching your videos. I have a question: what do you do with the leather blocks, cork and anything you remove? Does it get recycled and reused? Thanks.
I don’t know what it is you guys are just drawing me into this fascinating I’m trying to get my friends to watch but they think I’m nuts I’m still gotta watch anyway
THANK YOU! Cowboy boots are all I wear and this is exactly what I do to boots with leather bottoms. I have yet to find anyone that can do a good job though. Mainly Lucchese boots though. How much would this job normally cost so I can compare to what I am being charged?
Wonderful work guys. Question, I bought a new pair of boots, ( Tecovas Midland’s), and their rubbing the top of toes/ feet. Will the boots eventually stretch out and not hurt as much?
Beautiful work y’all, if he really wanted them beefyer y’all could of put on the Vibram 100 soles, I’ve done a few of those and they turn out beautiful and unique.
why do the square toed cowboy boots use a double stitch when the round toes go with a single? i aske because i like the square toe but it always feels too boxy and maybe getting pair with a single stitch could help the aesthetics. Thank you for any advice
So, Im just wondering, one of the good thing of shoes with welts are resole-ability right? Whats the idea of having a double stitched sole then? If its down to ruggedness, shouldn’t a heavier gauge thread will do?
On some boot repair videos, the cobbler uses a solid cork midsole. In this video, cork paste was used. What's the difference between the two methods? Advantages/disadvantages of each?
Hey there! Your videos are super great and you guys do seriously awesome work! That said, you guys might want to think about using some music to play ‘during’ the work process throughout the videos as opposed to just the intro and outro! It really ads to the vibe and feel of the video etc! 👍🏼🥾👍🏼😊
Are you guys able to bring boots in I bought a pair of lizard skin boots for cheap and no they’re not my correct size I was seeing if I sent them to you guys if you bring them in and if you have make them a different toe style that’s fine I would also need them resold as well
The boots look great. I have a question, if you take off fairly new stacked leather heel blocks from a shoe or boot will you reuse them on something else if you don't put them back on? I don't know if you've covered this on another video or not lol.
What a great look! Have never seen a pair of cowboy boots with a lug sole, so the uniqueness of this makeover is great. You will probably get more such requests in the future. Great job, gents! And happy weekend to you and and all. Enjoy! 🤙🤓
Awesome video guys, I’m hooked 😃. Btw any advice on stretching Thursday boots? Length wise they’re good it’s just the height on the toe that’s a issue. Thanks gents! 🙏
I've worn cowboy boots for most of the 59 years of my life and I love the cowboy boot re craft videos. Thanks, Jim
Thank you
For anyone wondering, Tecovas makes the Bandera, cowboy boot with a vibram work boot / rubber sole. I love mine, though they are round toe only at this point, I'm guessing this guy wanted the square toe style specifically. I once worked with a guy who had work soles put on a pair of mexican alligator boots, this video brought back that memory and gave me a chuckle.
I just bought a pair of Tecova vibram sole work boots with a square toe. They are great.
Yall should make a compilation of all the cork spreading, you'll get 1 million views just from the AMSR crowd. It's honestly so satisfying to watch and hear. That sizzle of the iron, the smooth surface left behind... Lovely.
👍😂
Shoe oatmeal hype!
Yeah...I see videos of people using up scrap sheet cork or hammering full pieces of sheet cork into the depression and tears away the excess. You're not going to convince me one isn't any better than the other.
@@TrentonHeath Are one of you more generous with the cork than the other or have you pretty much got that down? I agree with the cork and iron thing ThrowingItAway mentioned being relaxing, but a whole video on cork spreading (sounds like an SNL bit) might be too much.
Ahhhhhhhhhh
Luv watching true craftsmanship 😊
I’ve never been a cowboy boot guy, but can definitely appreciate the practicality of this conversion.
I totally agree with you. But that conversion i would wear.
+1
Probably motorcycle riding boots.
I have been subscribed for a while and lurked even longer. I don't even care about boots and shoes, but I am a huge fan for masters of their craft. That being said, I now take pride in my boot, shoe and even leather coat care.
That sounds just like me. Although I am looking forward to getting my first pair of quality boots.
Hey guy. Just to let you know. My buddies and I watch all of your videos. All the way through. Lol this is a new hobby for me. Keep up the good work!
With a double row stitched welt, if they were my boots I think I'd've opted for a leather sole with a Vibram half sole stitched. But, his needs might be such that the rubber sole promotes longevity in the environment he'll wear them in. Nice to see that level of quality in a shelf stocked boot. You fellers did that boot justice with that remake. And, yup, love my Napa Creme.
Thank you!
My thoughts as well.
Thanks for the detailed explanation about the welt change out - I thought the original was in great shape but once you explained those double stitches, that would have been tricky.👍
You’re welcome! 👍
The second I got these boots I had this idea. I’m waiting to wear through my soles first but happy to see how this turned out
👍
Never been a fan of the Tecova boots. I will still watch the videos cause I like these guys.
Awesome! Love the blue stitching on the soles to match the shaft. Looks amazing.
Great job on these boots! I like them a lot.
Leather soles on cowboy boots are good and bad. You must determine the purpose. I have a nice pair for church. I have an Ariat work boot version for ranch work, mud, and general purpose working conditions. Lots of rubber and grip. Rubber soles will not work for the dance floor. Leather? You will do well.
I can taste the hot cork when y’all use that iron. Oddly satisfying to watch.
That’s a nice-looking boot. Great job, guys.
I have the same pair or “Docs” Tecovas. They are made of Bison. I can see where they might want a little better sole. My boots are gorgeous with leather soles and wear the 2-3 times a week to work. Absolutely love them.
Hi, im looking to get these exact The Doc boots, but will be ordering online. Just wondering if they fit true to size or if they run bigger or smaller? Since you own a pair, I thought I'd ask... thanks!!
@@robertmatas4192 Tecovas says they run big but I found that they were perfect for me and I’m a 10&1/2 EE. If you can I would say to try them in a store first. Now they are hand made so they can slight differ from boot to boot. You can return them if they don’t fit, but they can not be scuffed up on the bottoms.
I own The Midland by Tecovas and they are full vibram soled boots like the finished result here and the appearance is very close to these boots. These look like The Doc which is a nice boot and a more expensive boot as well. Seems a shame to have resoled these new boots when a different model was more what the wearer needed. But the result looks very nice to me so I guess that's the main thing.
I like the Vibram soles on the Tecovas Banderas boots. So if people don't want to replace leather soles with rubber then look at the Ranch line in Tecovas.
Hey guys this was another example of how to do it right. This pair of boots came out outstanding. The owner is going to love them. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Sir
I have an old pair of hiking boots with Vibram soles from the 70s and the problem is the soles have separated would getting them resoled be worth the cost thank you I enjoy watching your program
Thanks for the reply. I love Tecovas. I have 4 pair and they have been great. I hear negative comments sometimes from old school Lucchese fans, but I think Tecovas are every bit as good. Love your videos and watching the craftsmanship. Best Wishes.
I own 2 pairs of Tecovas Dean and they're some fine looking boots. Right after I purchased them, I had a cobbler put Vibram sole protectors on the leather soles. These are some high quality boots in my opinion.
A1 job! I love watching you’re processes and always enjoy seeing masters of craft at work! Huge respect and love from the UK 🇬🇧
Thank you so much!
Was going to ask "At about 2:14, am I seeing things, or did they actually use *pegs* in attaching the soles?" Then I see at about 12:04 that *you're* putting pegs in. Didn't think any modern shoes/boots still used those! You guys always manage to find/do things I either never saw before or see so rarely it could almost be considered "never"...
Thanks, lots of good boot brands still use pegs
I gotta admit, I was skeptical at first but they actually look better with the rubber soles! Awesome job fellas!
Man, I really like those! I have two pair of the same Thursday Desperados. I think the ones I'm knocking around with I'll have that done to them when the time comes.
Artistas practicing their craft . From gentleman’s boots to man’s boots. Terrific job fellers.
I have two pair of Tecovas, I wouldn’t trade them for all the ariats made in China. The best boots I’ve ever owned.
Yay the oatmeal is here!, Great video as always. 👏👏👏
Love learning about the nuances of different kinds of boots, keep up the good work guys 🤙
Thank you!
Great looking pair of boots guys...that was a good video to show. Keep on keeping on!
I have that exact pair of boots how funny. Looks great. Very cool Conversion. I have another pair that I use for work that are much more heavy duty but this is interesting
Hi Trenton & Heath, I want to ask if u guys have any hacks for old shoes to give them another life. Let's say an old light brown shoes can be recolor using black shoe polish to darken them or whatnot. Thanks.
Great Jon on converting these Tecova's to work boots
This is sort of a mix of Tecova, Redwing, and Nicks features. Very cool.
He could have gotten the exact same boot with a rubber sole for the same price he got these for. BUT the oem sole on the other one is much heavier.
You guys put a quality sole on it that's much lighter than the other pair sold by Tecovas.
Good Job
Awesome, that blue stitching is cool.
Tecova is a very good brand. My son has a pair of work boots from them.
Nice video. Thank you for the detailed explanation about the changes you made to these cowboy boots. They certainly look different. I will check out your ladies sandals at Southern Polished.
Should i go roughout or ostrich for my next pair 🤔
Just curious whether the shaft looks more blue or black in person?
As the son of a shoe repairman, Kleist's Boots and Saddles are no more my Dad liked and sold quality boots and would not have any thing to do with plastic foot wear except to put heals on women's shoes. So I ask you are Tacova boots made from leather both tops and bottoms?
What kind of balm was that? I make leather wallets and I’m always looking for good natural products to use on them. Guys your content is awesome!!!!! My grandfather was a shoe maker in PA. So it’s really interesting to me.
I've been watching for a bit, I bought potter and sons suede spray. Amazing, also can I send a pair of boots? Thanks!
Is there any part of the process you guys just hate doing? Or parts that you love more than others? Just curious. Love all the content!
I click on Trenton & Heath videos faster than party girls go to The Stage on Broadway.
😂
Thank you 😂
Indeed good sir
Haha!
Been looking forward to you guys doing another Tecovas boots video!
Thank you
I would like to see a video where y’all go buy a common pair of work boots, like Justins or something and tear them down to compare quality after watching y’all videos I’m really curious about what’s inside common work boots
All I wear is Tecovas! Same quality as other high end, handcrafted, Cowboy boots at a much lower price! Bout to buy my third pair.
They are awesome boots
Painting the nails black to blend in with the new sole, amazing attention to detail.
I guarantee there are some folks out the that would have just glued on the rubber sole to the existing leather. I appreciate your craftsmanship!
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I'm interested as to why you put lemon wood pegs and nails? Also are they that hard of a wood to punch through the vibram sole? Lastly if you're using the pegs to keep the cowboy look, then why paint them black? Love the videos, you guys do amazing work.
I wondered the same thing.
Dear Trenton and Heath. Thanks for your videos. I've noticed that a lot of shoes that you get are hardly ever worn. Would be nice to see some complicated repairs on obliterated shoes like the 80 years old shoes and the Red Wing shoes (and if the customers are willing to pay for it). I feel like viewers learn more from those kinds of videos.
I was thinking of putting a vibram mini lug on my goat tecovas! This video let me know that’ll look just fine and to go to you guys when I need it done
First of all, great job as always. You were doing a welt race there. Secondly, for as well as these are made, the price is incredibly reasonable. There wasn't one thing I saw when you pulled them apart that wasn't top quality in materials and construction.
I'm interested in mens sandals, excited to see what you'll have. Great video.
One question that I need to ask. When you have finished a pair a shoes or boots can you tell who did what shoe/boot?
Thanks gentlemen for another great video. Really love the new resoles. I may buy me some Tecovas after watching this video. Have a great weekend. Thanks again.
Awesome boots!
Those came out great. My kinda boot 🥾
Question for you. Have you ever worked on Silver bull boots? Just wondering what you think of them. I do own a pair and I like how it is leather on the out side and inside. The sole is a bit odd though as the very back of the heel is lower then the rest of the heel. My understanding in why it is that way is to make it last longer as that is usually what wears out first.
When your wife asked me to recommend you protect your hands, and I mentioned gloves, I mean the type a butcher would wear to keep a knife from penetrating through them and cutting you. They look like black plastic woven mesh. They prevent the knife or other tool from cutting you so, protect your hands. (Sounds like I am a hand protection officer.) It is just a matter of time and accident before your are disabled due to total disability work-related injury for lack of respect for the danger you inflict upon yourself. PS I love your work.
Hi, I love your channel and the work you do. I learn a lot just watching your videos. I have a question: what do you do with the leather blocks, cork and anything you remove? Does it get recycled and reused? Thanks.
I don’t know what it is you guys are just drawing me into this fascinating I’m trying to get my friends to watch but they think I’m nuts I’m still gotta watch anyway
Thanks, Peter!
This feller might want engineer boots. Leather soles all day!!!! Nice job you guys!
THANK YOU!
Cowboy boots are all I wear and this is exactly what I do to boots with leather bottoms. I have yet to find anyone that can do a good job though. Mainly Lucchese boots though.
How much would this job normally cost so I can compare to what I am being charged?
Very impressive work, great video.
Hi boys. I like your work👍 and I have a question for you. How does the cork filling smell?😊
Hi! Unfortunately, it smells like burnt glue. 😉😁
Just curious…did y’all save the materials that y’all took off?? Like sole and heal!!
When you're both working on a pair, and performing the same task, o e on either left or right...can you tell later who did which boot?
SO, I need a new pair of boots. They will need to be comfortable to stand at a CNC milling machine for 10 hrs a day. Recommendations?
Wonderful work guys. Question, I bought a new pair of boots, ( Tecovas Midland’s), and their rubbing the top of toes/ feet. Will the boots eventually stretch out and not hurt as much?
Is putting the cork back in as satisfying as it appears to be? Its like watching somebody mow grass
😂
Such craftsmen !! Well done..... ~~
Beautiful work y’all, if he really wanted them beefyer y’all could of put on the Vibram 100 soles, I’ve done a few of those and they turn out beautiful and unique.
Sorry if this already got answered, but how much did this cost for the customer?
I do! I do like the work y'all do! Professional Craftsmanship!!!! Be Safe
Thank you, Rod
Got heath on the uppers! Nice
A double cork video!!! Thank you. 😃
why do the square toed cowboy boots use a double stitch when the round toes go with a single? i aske because i like the square toe but it always feels too boxy and maybe getting pair with a single stitch could help the aesthetics. Thank you for any advice
it's always a great video when the canned cork is opened :)
Is there enough difference in technique that you could tell who did the left or right boot.
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So, Im just wondering, one of the good thing of shoes with welts are resole-ability right?
Whats the idea of having a double stitched sole then? If its down to ruggedness, shouldn’t a heavier gauge thread will do?
I have two pairs of Tecovas and I absolutely love them.
They’re awesome boots!
I love my Tecova boots, thanks for the video.
On some boot repair videos, the cobbler uses a solid cork midsole. In this video, cork paste was used. What's the difference between the two methods? Advantages/disadvantages of each?
Your audio capture is really good.
Thank you
Is the word Vibram being blurred out?
Can the reverse be done on a combat boot and still look good?
always love seeing a new video in my sub box from you guys!
Thank you
As always, looks great!
Hey there! Your videos are super great and you guys do seriously awesome work!
That said, you guys might want to think about using some music to play ‘during’ the work process throughout the videos as opposed to just the intro and outro!
It really ads to the vibe and feel of the video etc! 👍🏼🥾👍🏼😊
I like the after look a lot better! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
👍
Are you guys able to bring boots in I bought a pair of lizard skin boots for cheap and no they’re not my correct size I was seeing if I sent them to you guys if you bring them in and if you have make them a different toe style that’s fine I would also need them resold as well
Is it possible to turn a newer rubber sole work boot into a leather sole work boot?
The boots look great. I have a question, if you take off fairly new stacked leather heel blocks from a shoe or boot will you reuse them on something else if you don't put them back on? I don't know if you've covered this on another video or not lol.
Actually, no. Always put them back on or discard them.
@@TrentonHeath ok, thank you.
I feel like I’m watching Nip Tuck, good video
What a great look!
Have never seen a pair of cowboy boots with a lug sole, so the uniqueness of this makeover is great. You will probably get more such requests in the future.
Great job, gents! And happy weekend to you and and all. Enjoy! 🤙🤓
Thank you, Jon. Have a great one as well.
Do you guys no longer make Mens sandals ?
Turned out great
Awesome video guys, I’m hooked 😃. Btw any advice on stretching Thursday boots? Length wise they’re good it’s just the height on the toe that’s a issue. Thanks gents! 🙏
You might try some “liquid stretch.”
I’ll give it a shot, thanks
When work is turned into art , congratulations
Thank you, Jose