CONSIDER THIS Before Repairing Your Shoes | Potential Unexpected Costs of Shoe Repair

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2021
  • Believe it or not, there are sometimes "hidden" costs when repairing shoes or boots. Unfortunately, it's not always as simple as a new heel pads or a new sole. Often times, YOU can prevent additional cost by taking care of your shoes. Other times, there may be some additional expenses, that are unknown, until the shoe cobbler begins taking the shoes apart. In this video, we take a look at some of these potential fees.
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  • @Dan_the_cobbler
    @Dan_the_cobbler 3 роки тому +140

    Detailed, useful, entertaining, great video!

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому +14

      Thanks, Dan! We appreciate it.

    • @kevinstewart4579
      @kevinstewart4579 3 роки тому +16

      As a huge fan of both Dan's channel and Trenton and Heath, I find myself wishing for a transatlantic shoe repair collab video!

    • @watchmanexpert
      @watchmanexpert 2 роки тому

      @@TrentonHeath can you give me price to cut 8 inch high boot to 6 inch? Is redwing 10877

  • @aletaschulz1108
    @aletaschulz1108 3 роки тому +77

    You are giving good information that just isn't common knowledge. I am learning how to care for my shoes in ways that my parents didn't know to teach me as I was growing up.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому +4

      We’re happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!

  • @joaquin-jacknava2696
    @joaquin-jacknava2696 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the advice. Have a good week. Thank you for all your hard work you gentlemen put to make these videos. I really enjoy them.

  • @smartin23964
    @smartin23964 3 роки тому +8

    Excellent information. Never gave any thought to some of those things. Definitely have me looking at my shoes and boots more closely now! Thanks for all that you do!

  • @RobBread1
    @RobBread1 3 роки тому +5

    Good info. Definitely helps a lot to make that decision on things needed to be looked at before moving forward with the project.

  • @DarkHorseWorkshop
    @DarkHorseWorkshop 3 роки тому +3

    Always love your videos, thanks.

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan01 3 роки тому +4

    Love the informational aspect of the shoe repair business. Thank you!!

  • @saltymarine
    @saltymarine 2 роки тому

    Good job getting the word out, thanks for posting !!

  • @krumsemenliev6151
    @krumsemenliev6151 3 роки тому

    Good info! I had no idea that those videos could be so interesting and entertaining at the same time. Keep up!

  • @maryannrurup353
    @maryannrurup353 Рік тому

    To me all the videos are wonderful, the daily ones are fun, but you are the one that is doing the videos and that are hard. They are all great.

  • @juanarce6900
    @juanarce6900 3 роки тому

    Thank you guys for the advice, knowledge is power my friends.

  • @kenwilliams2219
    @kenwilliams2219 3 роки тому

    Good advice and things to look at early on. Thanks.

  • @ricardochaveste7367
    @ricardochaveste7367 2 роки тому

    Definitely a make sense of what a need to be done...thank you for letting us know much appreciated 🙏 so far I haven't got to this point yet....great content as always 👍👍....

  • @roadracing22
    @roadracing22 3 роки тому

    Always love your content. Good work gentlemen.

  • @GrimReaper-qs8do
    @GrimReaper-qs8do 2 роки тому

    Very informative as always. Thanks Sir

  • @bsideadventures2180
    @bsideadventures2180 3 роки тому

    Attention to detail is amazing. Glad Adam turned me onto yall.

  • @ruten45
    @ruten45 3 роки тому

    Love you all and your explaining about these hidden costs. You all do such great work in this process wish you would make these dress shoes as that would be perfect! Thank you all again Sir! Stephen R. In Haslet, Texas.

  • @mikemurphy80
    @mikemurphy80 3 роки тому +119

    Would find more useful with at least some average costs mixed in

    • @confusedwhale
      @confusedwhale 2 роки тому +8

      If the sole protector is $30 and it's the cheapest option... I bet you can guess at the price of other repair costs.

    • @teddyperkins3406
      @teddyperkins3406 2 роки тому +21

      @@confusedwhale the sole protector being the cheapest option at $30 tells you practically nothing about the cost of other procedures, other than it costing more than $30. From that alone, I bet you cant give me a rough estimate of the price for other repair costs.

    • @jasperdsmith
      @jasperdsmith Рік тому +3

      UA-cam videos have long shelf life, prices especially under current conditions get dated very quickly, I’m sure a cobbler would give you an estimate before you approve work.

    • @chancepowers8507
      @chancepowers8507 9 місяців тому

      @@jasperdsmithwe all know this. Not a good excuse for the clickbait

    • @mholzmann
      @mholzmann 7 місяців тому

      Check their website. Potter and Sons have a thorough list of services and charges.

  • @simonfacey7767
    @simonfacey7767 3 роки тому

    Fantastic advice I understand the frustration I myself manage a repair shop this I Fantastic information for a customer to know as alot of the time the shoe has to be repaired so that further repairs can be done time ,materials and skill or not free unfortunately

  • @darrenporsch
    @darrenporsch 3 роки тому +39

    It'd be nice if you gave us a range of what these added costs were for the different repairs

    • @golden.lights.twinkle2329
      @golden.lights.twinkle2329 10 місяців тому +2

      More than the shoe is worth, for all but super expensive shoes.

    • @markywellsboy2182
      @markywellsboy2182 6 місяців тому +1

      It's just best practice to buy a good quality shoe or boot in the first place.
      Long life soles, after numerous years/wearings, have the whole shoe refurbed for approximately 50% cost of a new replacement.

  • @jorgeg5895
    @jorgeg5895 3 роки тому

    excellent info. Very good to know. Thanks

  • @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854
    @vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 3 роки тому

    Great info right there. Many thanks.

  • @pinsandscrews6459
    @pinsandscrews6459 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for expanding on some of the pitfalls. This is much like taking your car in for repair, getting angry with the Cobbler for "Hidden" difficult to see additional work is uncalled for. People immediately thinking they are being scammed is why I quit working as a Service Writer/Service Estimator.

  • @a.filakiewicz2942
    @a.filakiewicz2942 2 роки тому +1

    Yes, very helpful for boots maintenence

  • @gomezdrhotmailcom
    @gomezdrhotmailcom 2 роки тому

    Extremely informative video Thanks 🙏

  • @dakrisi3520
    @dakrisi3520 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your great clips. For may new shoes I want to add tip pads but I feel uncomfortable that the nails or screws could damage the stitching

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 3 роки тому

    Good Information... Thanks for Sharing

  • @timbreljedi
    @timbreljedi 2 роки тому

    Really helpful! Thank you!!

  • @kamilj.1907
    @kamilj.1907 Рік тому +2

    That's a treasure. Thank you for that video, it's really helpful. Gemming failure is probably the most controversial issue but pretty well-known in shoe afficionados community. But the rest, I didin't realize until seeing on your video :) Job well done :) Cheers :)

  • @seth_5394
    @seth_5394 3 роки тому

    Excellent topic to cover

  • @tomaszmazur8675
    @tomaszmazur8675 2 роки тому

    Thank you Trenton!

  • @ericblanco
    @ericblanco 2 роки тому +2

    Great tips and info. Very thankful for the time you take to share this with us.

  • @stephenmcfadyen1385
    @stephenmcfadyen1385 3 роки тому

    Really great information thank you

  • @adriansaavedra7923
    @adriansaavedra7923 3 роки тому

    Second comment, glad I got a notification this early!! Was JUST wishing you guys would drop a new video not five minutes ago when the notification popped up. Thank you very much guys!! God bless 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @darrellhendrix5502
    @darrellhendrix5502 3 роки тому

    You have done such a good job

  • @jtee5957
    @jtee5957 3 роки тому +22

    I wore my outsoles down to about 50 percent and THEN topped with rubber sole saver. 6 months later they are still doing their job. Not ideal but it was cheap and effective at a dyi cost of $5.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому +1

      Sweet deal! Can’t beat DIY. 👍

  • @meirjones8448
    @meirjones8448 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing the hidden cost factors. I have a few ready for resole and it was informative.
    Can you present, publish a listing for cost per item needed just as you shared? A rudimentary breakdown per say. Thamks again.

  • @HungryH1951
    @HungryH1951 4 місяці тому

    Good to know. Thanks!

  • @williammarshall468
    @williammarshall468 3 роки тому +9

    I just had two pairs repaired and was hoping there were no further issues. I lucked out because my toes wore awfully close to the welt 😬.

  • @weberrebel7699
    @weberrebel7699 2 роки тому

    Very informative thank you , i have some thinkin to do before bringing my doc martens pull up work boots in

  • @par3caddy
    @par3caddy 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the informative videos. Question, Can you re-tread re-groove the worn out portion on rubber soles? Thanks in advance

  • @mikeblast7507
    @mikeblast7507 6 місяців тому

    Well done, as are all your videos. That said, I get all this. I'm going to continue wearing my shoes until they're worn out, then I'll decide if they're worth resoling, whatever the ultimate price. In the mean time, I have plenty of shoes to rotate them, and stresch out their useful life.

  • @Chaptersaudio
    @Chaptersaudio 3 роки тому

    Perfect video. I'll definitely share.

  • @shannonsparr3925
    @shannonsparr3925 Рік тому

    Where do you get gemming? I can't find it online. Thanks for the videos, they're giving me the confidence to try this for myself!

  • @roguedelarue4958
    @roguedelarue4958 3 роки тому

    How long is the lead time for resoles. I am planning to be in Nashville May 2022 and would like to time my shoes so I can pick them up when I am in Nashville. Thank you for all your videos as they are very informative.

  • @midnightrun25
    @midnightrun25 3 роки тому

    Could you do a video on the equipment you use in your videos? What they're called and how to use them. This is for someone who is interested in cobbler work and doesn't know where to start.

  • @87411969
    @87411969 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @darrellhendrix5502
    @darrellhendrix5502 3 роки тому +4

    In the past that people must assume you can do anything with nothing. Great information.

  • @ExploreXplore394
    @ExploreXplore394 Рік тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @gregphillips1998
    @gregphillips1998 3 роки тому +6

    Great info. I’m new to your channel and have learned more about shoes than I ever knew. Can you or have you done a video on what to look for or ask a cobbler to learn if they are a good cobbler or not. I wear work boots like Red Wings and Thoroughgood. They are expensive to replace. I now know by watching your channel that I could have had some repaired.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! We appreciate you watching. We have not, but that sounds like a good topic.

    • @Pfirtzer
      @Pfirtzer 2 роки тому

      @@TrentonHeath You don't have to ask anything to your cobbler, just watch his shoes, if they are worn out,shabby and look awful he hasn't enough time to work on his own shoes because is busy repairing shoes of other people.

  • @rninggl6122
    @rninggl6122 2 роки тому

    Great vídeo just a question, is it possible to resole a shoe with cupsole construction?

  • @Just_the_Q
    @Just_the_Q 3 роки тому

    Great info

  • @BlackCold
    @BlackCold 3 роки тому +27

    As much as I love how beautiful leather soles look I think having a vibram sole protector is the best choice to keep them in a good condition for a longer time…

    • @martintanz9098
      @martintanz9098 3 роки тому

      The leather soles don't look so good after you wear them a couple of times, so you might as well go for the topy or vibram sole protector.

    • @kennethflores93
      @kennethflores93 3 роки тому

      Maybe have a combination sole so that you have some artistic expression

    • @tedkippers7591
      @tedkippers7591 3 роки тому

      @@martintanz9098 .,........m

  • @DanielMartinez-lz3ot
    @DanielMartinez-lz3ot 3 роки тому

    This is so cool, I couldn't wrap my mind around the gemming, I was sure it was cotton or canvas but not a clue as to what its purpose was until now. B.T.W. Google doesn't know either, it panics and shuts down when you try to search for "gemming," after it cleans its self off, it grins foolishly and asks, "did you mean gymming"? Anyways, you guys are awesome and brighten my day, thank you.

  • @DSMattitude
    @DSMattitude 3 роки тому +5

    As an automotive mechanic, I feel ya!

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 3 роки тому

    Great tips.

  • @jacqueslevard5802
    @jacqueslevard5802 3 роки тому

    Hello Trenton and Heath, from France... Very good advices, as usual ! Have a good. day.
    J.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому

      Hello Jacques! Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. 🇫🇷

  • @pwned101
    @pwned101 3 роки тому +1

    When do you need to address stitches on the bottom of the outsole that are wearing through or worn through?

  • @TheSilentsniper1973
    @TheSilentsniper1973 3 роки тому

    Another great video

  • @michaelc5095
    @michaelc5095 3 роки тому +1

    The only thing I dislike about you guys is that you're to far away from me to be super convenient haha, love the channel, never thought I would be so interested in learning about being a cobbler and proper shoe maintenance but I'm sure glad you showed me, keep it up the content is great.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому

      Haha….thanks, Michael! Glad you’re enjoying the videos.

  • @hellenomousaion8736
    @hellenomousaion8736 2 місяці тому

    Hello, and thank you for these useful insights on shoe care. I have a practical question. We generally agree that we should not wear the same pair of shoes twice in a row. Is this only referred to two days in a row? For example, if I have a meeting in the morning, let's say from 8:00 to 12:00, and then I get back home and take the shoes off, should I wear the same pair for an evening meeting the same day, or should I wear another pair? Thank you!

  • @Tailyn222
    @Tailyn222 3 роки тому

    Mid Week Video Great

  • @kylermurray1977
    @kylermurray1977 2 роки тому +1

    I would probably give a leg to apprentice for these gentlemen. This craft is truly an art!

  • @reidbartlett3862
    @reidbartlett3862 2 роки тому +1

    I know the range is broad, but what would be an expected resole, welt, foot bed replacement be? So what would be considered over priced and what would be considered under priced, and again I know it's going to vary from cobbler to cobbler and location to location.

  • @tonyo6466
    @tonyo6466 3 роки тому

    Love your videos. Quick question. Why don’t cobblers steam out the creases in the shoes when refurbishing shoes to make them look newer than leaving the creases?

    • @markywellsboy2182
      @markywellsboy2182 6 місяців тому

      The customer using shoe trees is the best way to keep good shoes in good shape.

  • @madams989
    @madams989 5 місяців тому

    Hi I’m looking to appear taller without changing the angle of my foot downwards. I can wear an insole, but do you sometimes put thicker outsoles on to give the boost? Essentially making it into a platform shoe but without being crazy huge and obvious platform?

  • @frankvelazqiez2961
    @frankvelazqiez2961 2 роки тому

    Words of wisdom

  • @MyName-rq1pi
    @MyName-rq1pi 3 роки тому

    Not sure why I'm so addicted to your repair videos. I've always wondered about nails in shoes. All I can think of is my feet being impaled by tiny death sentences.

  • @frankforkum4121
    @frankforkum4121 3 роки тому

    Where do u buy plastic tip on shoe string. Any help I appreciate it. Thanks.

  • @nitina8564
    @nitina8564 3 роки тому

    Great , informative video. Thanks!

  • @BlueElwood
    @BlueElwood 3 роки тому

    Do you all do different color soles for redwings?

  • @shane14424
    @shane14424 2 роки тому

    Where do you guys buy rolls of insole gemming and leather welt?

  • @bubblescampo127
    @bubblescampo127 2 роки тому

    Do you guys everwork with elevator shoes? What do you think of Calto brand?

  • @TheMarkvanes
    @TheMarkvanes Рік тому

    Question can you attach a weld on a blake stitch shoes?

  • @nathankveene3849
    @nathankveene3849 3 роки тому +1

    What I’ve always wondered is how much does it cost to fix separated seams and can tears in leather be repaired?

  • @davidcooke3154
    @davidcooke3154 3 роки тому

    Question…Does the same apply for boots/cowboy boots?

  • @damham5689
    @damham5689 3 роки тому

    I get the heal block wear a lot on my right shoe. Its on my the gas pedal foot.

  • @danielmcgary268
    @danielmcgary268 3 роки тому

    What do y'all think of the nicer shoes coming out of Vietnam? Fugashin, CNES, etc.

  • @larrydalton2205
    @larrydalton2205 3 роки тому

    Trent, another great video. Would you actually recommend sole protectors or is there a downside? I have some lightly worn Beckett Simonon oxford shoes that I really like.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому +1

      It depends on several things. Personal taste, recrafting budget, walking environment, etc. No real downside other than covering the classic look of leather.

    • @larrydalton2205
      @larrydalton2205 3 роки тому

      @@TrentonHeath Thanks for taking time to reply. I was thinking of the sole protector from a traction standpoint rather than delaying eventual resole. Keep up the good work! I regularly use and enjoy the Saphir products I bought from your store. My wife is happy for me to use them on her shoes as well.

  • @casaxb9451
    @casaxb9451 3 роки тому

    Can you review the origin boot by jocko willink.

  • @andrewkennedy6121
    @andrewkennedy6121 3 роки тому

    I would love to get your insight on Ecco shoes. They are very comfy but want your insight on construction and chance of longevity.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  3 роки тому +3

      Ecco’s, as a whole, are constructed with comfort in mind over more so than the ability to be repaired for years of wear. I usually tell most of our Ecco customers to just buy another pair once theirs wear out.

  • @michael7765
    @michael7765 6 місяців тому

    Comment for the algorithm. Great video. Thanks

  • @bubblescampo127
    @bubblescampo127 2 роки тому

    What do you think of tallmen shoe construction and are they repairable?

  • @KARR
    @KARR 3 роки тому

    You guys should do some Jordans would do great view wise and would be interesting

  • @petedelacruz8576
    @petedelacruz8576 2 роки тому

    Dumb question and I think I know the answer, but I will ask anyway. I have a pair of Alden shoes, I purchased, my foot has grown since I purchased the pair. Is there some way to make them a 1/2 - 1 size larger?

  • @gabor222
    @gabor222 3 роки тому +1

    Once I wore a pair of cowboy boots till the heel block got damaged too. Took it to a "cobbler" and he filled the gap in the heel block with rubber. I was very upset but I did not complain to him because I did not want him to have t fixed it again. I just took it to a real cobbler and never went to the first one again. The funny thing in it is that before this incident he did better job on my other pair of work boots (by stitching on an originally glue-on sole) than all the other cobblers in town. It is very sad that by the increasing number of low quality shoes on the market the number of real cobblers is dramatically decreasing and gets replaced by services like Mister Minit.

  • @Comrade134
    @Comrade134 2 роки тому

    I respect an honest tradesman.

  • @lawrencefarrell7443
    @lawrencefarrell7443 3 роки тому

    How do you feel about echo shoes?

  • @thomasknowles7311
    @thomasknowles7311 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to convert a blake stitch to Goodyear?

  • @sed6
    @sed6 2 роки тому

    I wonder what the $125 resole service AE offers would cost from you or another cobbler?

  • @orcaartist
    @orcaartist 3 роки тому

    Very useful information! By the way, what is the purpose of a toe tap? Is it just cosmetic? Thanks in advance!

    • @tomconnor7786
      @tomconnor7786 3 роки тому

      A lot of people put a lot of wear on the toe part, I do; I've had to get shoes resoled when most of the sole was fine but at the toe it was completely worn through which was annoying.

  • @ParkourFalke95
    @ParkourFalke95 9 місяців тому

    so does anyone know where i can buy gemming in Europe? i was not able to find any online...

  • @Bloodanna
    @Bloodanna День тому

    I have a pair of shoes where the rubber bottom has come loose and the nails are showing.
    Do you know if there is an easy-ish way to fix that or would that end up being an expensive rebuild at a cobbler?
    (They are a pretty nice pair of leather/suede shoes, if that makes a difference.)

  • @Ben-tr
    @Ben-tr 2 роки тому

    I wonder how much it costs to resolve a new boot I hate some of the soles on new boots

  • @trigger4MMA
    @trigger4MMA 3 роки тому

    Are there any moccasin makers or models you guys recommend? Getting tired of repurchasing Bass Monte drivers every 18 months.

  • @TheGiduch
    @TheGiduch 2 роки тому +1

    In case of welts cut very closely around the waist. Wy dont you leave yourself sufficient amount of thread, run most of the stitching with the machine, and finish up around the waist with handstitching? I would assume stitching whole welt around would be equally or more time consuming, and by having that much more of it around the waist you significantly change overall look of the shoes. Just trying to think outside of the box:)

  • @arielmags
    @arielmags 5 місяців тому

    great info.detailed...

  • @freddieslaughter1107
    @freddieslaughter1107 2 роки тому

    How do you repair a cut or gouge in leather shoes?

  • @professorr.5427
    @professorr.5427 2 роки тому

    I originally thought toe taps were decorative but now it seems they are not. Is it indicative of a gait problem if toes are wearing out sooner than heels? Perhaps I need a chiropractor and a cobbler. 🤔

  • @Scorch1028
    @Scorch1028 2 роки тому

    The used sneakers that I donate to a sneaker refurbishment center, cost less than $10 to restore. It's interesting that when shoe repair is done on an industrial scale, that the cost is "much lower" than it is when you take shoes to a shoe repair service.