5 Ways to Keep Leather Boots From Creasing (with

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    So CAN you stop your lovely boots from creasing? Not permanently, but we talked to Steve at Bedo's Leatherworks to learn all the tips and tricks he's learned from his decades in shoe repair.
    00:00 It's Bedo's Leatherworks!
    00:40 So CAN you prevent boots creasing?
    01:56 A 50/50 Alcohol/Water Solution
    03:54 Use shoe trees
    04:17 Get the right shoe size
    04:21 Get shell cordovan
    06:05 Get more expensive boots (to ensure better clicking)
    07:08 Summing Up
    07:40 Can you iron your leather?
    #bootcare #bootcreases #shoecreases
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  • @trah666
    @trah666 2 роки тому +77

    Really loved steve in this interview, no nonsense... "wear your boots, the creases will come back"... seriously, we wear heritage boots, these arent yeezys. creases, wrinkles, scuffs, ect all tell the story of what you are wearing, take care of them and they will patina beautifully

    • @SuperKickerAss
      @SuperKickerAss 2 роки тому +2

      Yeezys don’t crease

    • @Truth1561
      @Truth1561 2 роки тому +4

      @@SuperKickerAss isn’t that what he said?

    • @michaelmiranda178
      @michaelmiranda178 Рік тому

      Yess! If thats your thing, ay do you! But i dont think people new to these boots should automatically think they gotta be precious about them. Heritage fashion is rooted in longing for the days where you didn’t have to baby your stuff for it to last. Its not about your boots always being “catwalk ready” lol. If people wanna judge ya creases- let em! Haha

    • @mikumaven
      @mikumaven Рік тому

      Can't wait for the Yeezy x Red Wing collab

  • @TheNunakun
    @TheNunakun 2 роки тому +21

    Seeing Steve on another channel gives me warm fuzzy feelings.

  • @lukepbriggs6225
    @lukepbriggs6225 2 роки тому +48

    Steve is a genius in his profession- ultimately stop being prissy about your shoes and enjoy wearing them!!!

  • @marka.schlueter9918
    @marka.schlueter9918 2 роки тому +40

    Steve did a pair of shoes for me. The best thing I've ever done. You get what you pay for. I get more compliments on that pair than any other I wear. He is a master craftsman. Great video and I appreciate you bringing in experts to make us smarter. Very cool

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  Рік тому

      that's nice of you to say Mark! Steve is like no one else, I swear he casts spells or knows some kind of leather alchemy

  • @dedgjoluli
    @dedgjoluli 2 роки тому +2

    Steve from Bedos is one of the best voices in youtube. plus rational wise, the guy is super rational, has no agenda or propaganda

  • @alvinkoeswanto8622
    @alvinkoeswanto8622 2 роки тому +7

    I don't know but I really the boots with creases. There's something unique about them because creases aren't the same from person to person, from one boots to another. They show journey and story behind them.

  • @jeffersonnegus860
    @jeffersonnegus860 2 роки тому +1

    Two of my favorites together! I live how the boot/shoe community comes together in these videos!! And the those Indys are 🔥!

  • @monetd3
    @monetd3 2 роки тому +2

    Great collaboration! Steve’s channel is so cathartic. I love watching him work. “Let’s continue!”

  • @feathersareheavierthansteel
    @feathersareheavierthansteel Рік тому +2

    Great tips! I tried the 50/50 water alchohol solution, I applied it with a cloth and in minutes the leather became super soft and I massaged all the creases away, you still see them but they are not as obvious as before. Also put some shoe trees in them.

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan01 2 роки тому +3

    Steve!! I love that fact that Steve is always on point. Knows his stuff and doesn’t sugarcoat it. That’s precisely the reason no one else will touch my shoes but him!

  • @R_Rod
    @R_Rod 2 роки тому +2

    Thumbs up for Steve!

  • @rickbaker4571
    @rickbaker4571 2 роки тому +3

    Steve is fantastic at what he does, his work is impeccable... but, more importantly, he's a great guy.

  • @MrSykotik
    @MrSykotik 2 роки тому

    Steve is a fuckin legend, and I'm glad to see you guys team up. Fuckin hype

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici 2 роки тому +3

    That's right!!! Wear them and enjoy them!!! I love when my boot's get on the older side!!! Great video!!!

  • @Sturnburn772
    @Sturnburn772 Рік тому

    This guy speaks the truth. No fluff. I appreciate him

  • @dqalombardi
    @dqalombardi 2 роки тому +5

    THE LEGEND

  • @johnrobinson6112
    @johnrobinson6112 2 роки тому

    Love Steve and his channel. Awesome crossover vid. Thanks, boys!

  • @TheSilentsniper1973
    @TheSilentsniper1973 2 роки тому +1

    Steve is a boss, nice you teamed up for video

  • @AlexMPruteanu
    @AlexMPruteanu 2 роки тому +1

    My 2 favourite channels join forces! YESSSSS!

  • @AndrewB23
    @AndrewB23 2 роки тому +2

    A well maintained beat up shoe/boot looks better than fresh out of the box most of the time

  • @stevethecatcrx1
    @stevethecatcrx1 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome colab! Thank you gentlemen

  • @patrickmiao1698
    @patrickmiao1698 Рік тому

    Great video, the shoe trees and steam works for minimizing the creases. Learned so much from both of your channels, wealth of knowledge.

  • @cozmicblade4410
    @cozmicblade4410 2 роки тому +5

    omg these collaborations

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому +4

      I've got 4 different guys in the next one bwahah

  • @MJFacas
    @MJFacas 2 роки тому

    Steve is a true master with the awards to prove it. Though, it's not fancy trophies and plaques that keep people coming back for his work. It's his daily attention he puts into each recrafting he does.

  • @kharleelyazit303
    @kharleelyazit303 2 роки тому

    Love the motivation.

  • @CK-tx8qs
    @CK-tx8qs 4 місяці тому

    Steve is a master. It's amazing to watch what he can do with shoes. Good interview and he's the best to gain information from IMHO.

  • @fredseekingbibleturth
    @fredseekingbibleturth 2 роки тому +2

    I have been watching Bedo's channel for a long time. He made a pair of shoes out of just 2 chucks of leather from a warn-out shoe. I was like wow.

  • @Crackers2549
    @Crackers2549 2 роки тому +3

    Love this Nick, a video with my favorite You Tuber, the one the only "Steveroo" from Bedo's...!! Steve is amazing and a tremendously skilled repair artist of leather goods, shoes, bags, jackets, he's amazing and I love to watch him work...! Love your video's too and great to see your corroboration with people like Steve and Trenton & Heath...!

  • @Jiraya27
    @Jiraya27 2 роки тому +11

    Love both of these channels! Steve is a master craftsman when it comes to leatherworking. Can't wait to see more from this visit!

  • @stephenathon
    @stephenathon 2 роки тому +1

    8:26 First time I've heard a rolled "R" in "thrifting"! Love it....

  • @JoseMora-wc5zz
    @JoseMora-wc5zz 2 роки тому

    Dude, your videos are like a lost craft. They’re always great to watch man. Therapeutic even. Thanks bro

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому +1

      I appreciate that Jose! I've always wondered if anyone would think my videos fit into the 'soothing' category of shoe videos, glad at least one guy does!

  • @NoNameNo.5
    @NoNameNo.5 2 роки тому +2

    Woah, nice collabo....nick got Trenton and heath, rose and now bedo?! nice work

  • @sandyeden2816
    @sandyeden2816 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the information I have gained watching you on UA-cam. I've learnt alot. As someone that has taken up the hobby of reconditioning old boots, (my dr martens are 25 years old) I look be watching and learning from you two.

  • @berhardt17
    @berhardt17 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve been watching this channel for a long time, and I don’t know how there isn’t way more subscribers. Always great content!

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому +1

      Isn't it brutal?? Glad you like it at least :)

  • @TheRealChetManley
    @TheRealChetManley 2 роки тому

    Steve is awesome

  • @assadn5082
    @assadn5082 Рік тому

    Wow my favorite cobbler and boot reviewer in one video! This is awesome!

  • @DoroHiro
    @DoroHiro 2 роки тому

    Golden Hand Steve!!!! 😁😁😁 I love that analogy and will use it 🤗

  • @steveeab2364
    @steveeab2364 2 роки тому

    That was great!

  • @AcapRoseknightDrummer
    @AcapRoseknightDrummer 2 роки тому +6

    i've started to accept the creases as part of the patina 😁
    But gentlemen, please put in your boot/shoe trees, other than maintaining the shape, that thing's gonna lengthen your boot's longevity.
    Your feet will sweat more than other parts of our body. Let the leather boots "rest" for a while.
    Just curious, how do you detect 'loose grain' though?

  • @jonlouis2582
    @jonlouis2582 2 роки тому +3

    That was very interesting. I myself don't mind a few creases, but I always use shoe trees. Maybe I have a little OCD, but I just can't imagine not putting shoe trees in when I take my footwear off. I enjoy the videos that you make with other interesting folks.

  • @hellothere921
    @hellothere921 2 роки тому +3

    The perfect colab

  • @automaticfanatic6206
    @automaticfanatic6206 2 роки тому

    Bedo’s is right down the street from me! Always heard great things about his work, pretty cool seeing it here.

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому

      Very cool! We'll invite you over next tie

  • @burritosupreme333
    @burritosupreme333 2 роки тому +1

    Steve is like me.
    Oh look. Creases! Oh look. Patina! Let's continue!

  • @frankb5693
    @frankb5693 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Nick. If I have to live with wrinkles on my face I can surely deal with wrinkles on my shoes!

  • @robertminato2706
    @robertminato2706 2 роки тому

    Steve is a shoe god !

  • @Thec0nv1ct777
    @Thec0nv1ct777 2 роки тому +1

    I got some Vintage Timberland boots that have Krymp Oxide leather and i was tryin to figure out how would one condition such leather.

  • @alihuss.3545
    @alihuss.3545 2 роки тому +1

    This is where the fun begins

  • @JDSasso
    @JDSasso 2 роки тому

    Superb ! Steve is great to listen to. The dude from New Zealand has a weird accent though. I'M KEEEEEDING !

  • @fernandoruiz5794
    @fernandoruiz5794 2 роки тому

    The most ambitious crossover in history

  • @jbr2
    @jbr2 2 роки тому

    I don’t mind a few wrinkles in the vamp area. The shoes need to flex to be worn. However, I make sure I use shoe/boot trees (immediately after taking my shoes off) and conditioner, regularly, to avoid cracking the leather which is far more destructive to the shoe. I’ve never heard of heating the shoe with an iron, but it seems difficult to avoid lasting damage, so I’ll probably avoid it. Thanks, Steve, for another great video!

  • @excessemail2344
    @excessemail2344 2 роки тому +1

    Damn Nick you get everywhere!

  • @coyote4936
    @coyote4936 2 роки тому

    good video

  • @davidoletep
    @davidoletep Рік тому

    Steve is awesome! I send him my shoes and boots when work is needed. Hes an awesome dude with a plethora of knowledge

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  Рік тому

      he's a demigod, very lucky to hang out with him

    • @davidoletep
      @davidoletep Рік тому

      @@Stridewise he's so busy now too. Probably at least a 2 month wait to get things back. I always tell him, no rush, i have plenty of shoes.

  • @jimd1617
    @jimd1617 2 роки тому +1

    Maestro!

  • @AJ_AMDG_90
    @AJ_AMDG_90 2 роки тому +5

    Omg, better than an MCU cross-over. My heart!

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому +3

      Hooray, delighted you're delighted AJ!

  • @tommysmith7031
    @tommysmith7031 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed this

  • @mylesgalos6465
    @mylesgalos6465 2 роки тому

    I use cotton socks instead of cedar or plastic shoe tress for all my shoes. They are nice on the heels

  • @SoFloCichlids
    @SoFloCichlids 2 роки тому +1

    I had an issue with my Thursday boots that I do not think was very good on their part. Part of the reason they charge pennies for their boots is because the QC isn’t the same as let’s say, red wing, Grant Stone, viberg, etc.
    I had a pair where the left boot had tons of grain break but the right boot was perfectly fine. All I expect is that both boots have the same grain break, not that there shouldn’t be any in the first place.
    I spent just a bit more for Grant Stone diesel boots in chromexcel and they are creasing beautifully.

  • @ArnavSenguptaPlus
    @ArnavSenguptaPlus 2 роки тому +1

    Do your best to avoid creases but after a point just embrace them. In my opinion, they make it look all the better and are a part of the charm like the patina.

  • @pablowang841
    @pablowang841 9 місяців тому +1

    Does this works to timberland full grain boots?

  • @Cemmos
    @Cemmos 2 роки тому +1

    Ayye, Steve's the best.

  • @mechminded2207
    @mechminded2207 2 роки тому +1

    While UA-cam had its downsides, it is great to watch artisans do their work - and Bedo's Leatherworks provides precisely exactly that for zero pounds zero pence zero dollars zero cents.

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому

      It’s the channel UA-cam needs

  • @chrisp5526
    @chrisp5526 2 роки тому +1

    i noticed that with shoe trees, it causes the shoes to bulge at the tips. does that cause permanent bulges? i took my shoe trees out as soon as I see the bulge, if shown when I put in for the first time.

  • @janakapriyadarshana5835
    @janakapriyadarshana5835 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks,
    You mention here Alcohol. Is that rubbing alcohol?

  • @f308gtb1977
    @f308gtb1977 2 роки тому +1

    STEVE!

  • @sherryraza2316
    @sherryraza2316 2 роки тому +1

    also do let me know if the bone method works or not

  • @aswqd613
    @aswqd613 2 роки тому +1

    Hei im first stridewise. Great videos. Im from indonesian and im new into leathergoods 🙏

  • @baselabuobeid3801
    @baselabuobeid3801 Рік тому

    love these collaboration videos

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  Рік тому

      Hey thanks Basel! Glad you found this one

  • @thesharpercoder
    @thesharpercoder 2 роки тому +1

    QUESTION: Can shoe trees have an impact on how leather footwear ages and develops a patina?
    I have a couple of pairs of boots made from natural, pull-up leather. They have all been developing the same curious patina.
    They are all beginning to resemble saddle shoes. The upper on the toe area and heal counter are still the original color. But, the leather part of the upper around the lace hardware and my ankle is darkening nicely.
    If I press on this upper leather from the inside, the leather lightens in color to a tone that resembles the toe area.
    I have begun to wonder if the pressure from the shoe trees is squeezing out the oil, which is slowing and retarding the leather from developing a patina.

    • @thesharpercoder
      @thesharpercoder 2 роки тому

      I see three different types of trees on the table. I am using the trees similar to the middle pair. They have the split straight down the middle, and come from Rochester Tree Company, and the round brass knob on the heel part of the tree.

  • @pranidhanaabhiyoga6485
    @pranidhanaabhiyoga6485 2 роки тому +1

    But how to choose the right shape for shoe trees ?, most of RTW /MTO leather footwears do not sell lasted shoe trees.😁

  • @brandonwenger7919
    @brandonwenger7919 2 роки тому +1

    What shoe trees would you recommend for moc toe boots? I have a pair of Red Wings.

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому +2

      Oh, any will do! Just make em cedar

    • @brandonwenger7919
      @brandonwenger7919 2 роки тому +1

      @@Stridewise thanks I found some on your website. The cheap one I have aren’t stretching the crease on these high toe boxes. I like the collaboration videos you’re doing. Keep up the good work

  • @aaronoosterhoff5449
    @aaronoosterhoff5449 7 місяців тому

    I put saphir on the creases of my red wing blacksmiths and it made the leather roll, now one boot has way more wrinkles than the other and it bugs me what do i do? what did i do wrong

  • @pm-yp5ri
    @pm-yp5ri 2 роки тому +3

    As Steve says, wear your shoes! Clean them, condition them, but don't baby them. They are there to protect your feet at the end of the day

  • @JohnEZang
    @JohnEZang 2 роки тому

    Nick, did you notice the arch/heel area on the outsole of your Aldens separating when you put your foot on the steps towards the end of the video? Pretty noticeable gap. Time to hand them over to Steve.

    • @scuba_tron5332
      @scuba_tron5332 2 роки тому

      I think in his review of his Indy's he mentioned the sizable gap and how disappointed he was with it

  • @estern001
    @estern001 2 роки тому

    Steve, nice mustache!

  • @MRLEE-of5fj
    @MRLEE-of5fj 2 роки тому

    Watched at 2x playback, it was intense.

  • @daniellerodgers6493
    @daniellerodgers6493 2 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @eraserfred406
    @eraserfred406 2 роки тому

    The pair of black prairie blacksmiths I recently got creased normally on one foot, but the other has one massive canyon looking crease that looks off putting. Drives me nuts

  • @SenexGames
    @SenexGames 2 роки тому

    I have everyday boots, and a pair that use when I need to dress up, that way they look crisp. But I don't really care really, if I feel like using the crisp one on a motorcycle day, I just do it.

  • @georgegonzalez-rivas3787
    @georgegonzalez-rivas3787 2 роки тому

    I've seen shoe guys talk about rubbing the creases with a deer bone to remove creases.

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому

      he actually talked about that! but it applies only to cordovan and we'd already talked a lot about cordovan so I cut it out to save time.

  • @harrybrown7680
    @harrybrown7680 2 роки тому

    What's going on with your posture?

    • @Stridewise
      @Stridewise  2 роки тому

      I have an excessively weak core, thanks Harry!

  • @Orlanzepol123
    @Orlanzepol123 7 місяців тому

    So it’s a hit or miss to get leather on the vamp which won’t have loose grain. I’ve even seen Whites with loose grain on the vamp and toe box so buying expensive shoes doesn’t guarantee they’ll cut from the best part of the hide. That sucks.

  • @BigBlueMotors
    @BigBlueMotors 2 роки тому

    As Steve says, lighten up.

  • @spaceman51974
    @spaceman51974 Рік тому

    So the gist of the video, nothing can be done, just live with it.

  • @TuneinR
    @TuneinR 2 роки тому

    Why do some people try to get rid of creases..I love it on my boots and especially my jeans to give a complete rugged . I don't like a boot that is too smooth with jeans.

  • @ttop64
    @ttop64 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Nick. I'd love to see you do a video sometime with Dan the cobbler over in the UK . I think you guys would have a blast together . Plus I would love the accent overload . :-D

  • @14s0cc3r14
    @14s0cc3r14 2 роки тому +1

    *Regarding Shoe Trees:* Has anyone experienced wear on the inside heel of their shoes as a result of using them?

    • @duybear4023
      @duybear4023 2 роки тому +1

      I use a shoe horn to slide the shoe trees in. Seems to help.

    • @mylesgalos6465
      @mylesgalos6465 2 роки тому +1

      I use cotton socks instead of shoe trees, they dont wear out the inside heels

  • @stevenjm12
    @stevenjm12 2 роки тому

    What is Tom segura doing here?

  • @MOFsquadron
    @MOFsquadron 2 роки тому

    I for one love the look of the rolls and creases in boots, because that's where the patina usually starts to happen. The only time creases look terrible, is with patent leather like you find in a lot of Doc Martens and kidskin leather that the Stacy Adams Madison cap toes are made with. Ya can't really moisturize the leather because of the coatings they use, so they eventually end up just cracking at all the creases.

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 2 роки тому +1

      Untrue! Most good leather has no unnatural coating. The era of bookbinder leather(corrected grain) is over. Good leather needs regular treatment with a good conditioner, otherwise it will crack and good bye shoes!!

  • @nathanpfl1496
    @nathanpfl1496 2 роки тому

    Buy shell cordavan is 1000$ a pair

  • @kbee8
    @kbee8 2 роки тому

    Can’t they just start putting tin inside the top of the leather shoes to stop them from creasing? I don’t need the flexibility lol

  • @davidcoleman2796
    @davidcoleman2796 2 роки тому

    I see he is wearing a rolex submariner . He is doing well ! Lol

    • @ricardo_chile9351
      @ricardo_chile9351 2 роки тому +1

      It is not a RS. He mentioned that fact in one of his videos. That doesn't mean he is not doing well, though. Cheers.

  • @joeflores3274
    @joeflores3274 2 роки тому +1

    I use crease protectors in all my leather boots and shoes and it keeps the creasing in the toe box to a minimum....

    • @aurthordunne
      @aurthordunne 2 роки тому

      Is that those arch things you put inside?

    • @joeflores3274
      @joeflores3274 2 роки тому

      @@aurthordunne They are the polyurethane inserts that you put inside the front of your shoes. They work good in sneakers and boots. "Sneaker Shields"

    • @aurthordunne
      @aurthordunne 2 роки тому

      @@joeflores3274 how do they feel while walking? Do they affect fit/size?

    • @joeflores3274
      @joeflores3274 2 роки тому

      @@aurthordunne If you have a wide foot you can also cut them on the sides for more comfort. That's what I did and they feel good. My son wears them as is and he has no complaints. Their interchangeable too so you really only need one pair until they wear out.

    • @joeflores3274
      @joeflores3274 2 роки тому

      @@aurthordunne They didn't effect sizing for me.

  • @garyb2507
    @garyb2507 5 місяців тому

    I have never understood the desire to get rid of, or minimise, creases.

  • @sergnemez
    @sergnemez 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👋

  • @colemancalgary5260
    @colemancalgary5260 2 роки тому

    Wonder how Steve put up with this lightweight UA-camr

  • @chuckgoodwish3897
    @chuckgoodwish3897 Рік тому

    Creases are part of patina. I like creases.

  • @AndrewWalsh43
    @AndrewWalsh43 2 роки тому

    Moral of the story, if you don't want to spend a little bit of money on and use shoe trees, then don't complain if your boots get a little wrinkled when your not using them.

  • @watso014
    @watso014 2 роки тому

    Shoes will crease when you wear them. Let’s continue!

  • @stanisawk1385
    @stanisawk1385 2 роки тому

    In order for the new shoes to not wrinkle or fold, you need to sprinkle them with WD-40 from new. Yes, the one for cars. I've been doing this for years, and no new shoe has buckled like any other shoe that I haven't sprinkled on WD-40. I recommend!