My Alden Indy Boots "REBORN" PART 1

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • (PART 1)
    Well the time finally came where I had to make a decision. Do I get rid of my favorite most comfortable boots? or try to bring them back from the dead?
    I think I made the right decision. Come along with me and let me show you what is possible when it comes to recrafting foot wear. This 2 part video goes through a lot of details explained so you can get a better understanding of what I do for a living. Thanks for watching.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 185

  • @sarahhardy8649
    @sarahhardy8649 2 роки тому +67

    I think saying “I just do repairs” is selling yourself a bit short Steve. My local boot place “just does repairs”……. well, they put new heels on and occasional missing rivets. You, Sir, are an artist and magician.

  • @yasminedavies
    @yasminedavies 2 роки тому +7

    Burst out laughing at myself, as found myself saying “not too shabby” 😀

  • @curtbaht6654
    @curtbaht6654 2 роки тому +13

    I bought a pair of Alden Indy boots because of this channel, and I absolutely love them. I have flat feet and they are the most comfortable boots that I own.
    Thanks for everything you do Steve.
    All the best Curt

    • @ksvensen
      @ksvensen 2 роки тому

      I’m considering getting a pair of 403

  • @dannyh5937
    @dannyh5937 2 роки тому +21

    Steve, my father came here from Greece and was a furrier for many years and seeing you work with your hands, work with leather, take things apart and put them back together brings back memories.

    • @jonfetzek3053
      @jonfetzek3053 2 роки тому

      That's a person who does horseshoes, right?

    • @dannyh5937
      @dannyh5937 2 роки тому

      @@jonfetzek3053 that's a farrier. A furrier makes fur coats.

    • @jonfetzek3053
      @jonfetzek3053 2 роки тому

      @@dannyh5937 oh cool. I didn't know that has a specific title. My aunt used to do that when I was little. I still have a pair of rabbit fur mits she made

    • @dannyh5937
      @dannyh5937 2 роки тому

      @@jonfetzek3053 it used to be a very large industry up until the early 2000s. The garment district in NYC was a bustling hub for the fur industry and helped many immigrants make a living. Unfortunately, like everything else that's handmade in this country, as well as changing times, there's only a handful left in the USA.

    • @nikoschariso2512
      @nikoschariso2512 7 місяців тому

      @@dannyh5937 Same thing back here in Greece Danny. However, the last 2,3 years shoemakers start to appear again and lots of people start to support them.

  • @1339LARS
    @1339LARS 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!!!!!! (oh, and I love your pair of little scissors) //Lars

  • @jonfetzek3053
    @jonfetzek3053 2 роки тому +2

    Those split toe suede ones are cool. I normally don't like shoes that look like that, but I think it really works for boots.

  • @curtbaht6654
    @curtbaht6654 2 роки тому +4

    When I am wearing my Redwings or Thursday boots I know I am wearing boots. When I wear my Alden Indy boots I forget that I am wearing boots. They
    really are that comfortable.
    Thanks for the insight on boots Steve.
    Curt

  • @Steve111
    @Steve111 2 роки тому +5

    Fantastic Steve, Part 2 here we go literally Let’s Continue 👍.

  • @likearc
    @likearc 2 роки тому +2

    Hands down my favorite videos that you make are you working on your own boots

  • @miroslavapobjecka330
    @miroslavapobjecka330 2 роки тому +3

    BEDO'S resurrection magic begins 🙏✌️❤️💪 let's continue

  • @charger8020
    @charger8020 2 роки тому +1

    Holy crap that's dedication for one pair of boots.... those things are brutally worn out lol But if anyone can fix it it's you

  • @RIPPER334
    @RIPPER334 2 роки тому +2

    Can't watch now cause... well, work. But!! Oh hell yeah! TWO videos for tonight's entertainment venue!

  • @larrypierce9189
    @larrypierce9189 2 роки тому +3

    Every shoe you do, you do times two. I'm doubly impressed!!!

  • @williammarshall468
    @williammarshall468 2 роки тому +6

    Steve, I've been in the process of making my own shoes and your videos have been an amazing resource. Thank you for sharing so much of your work.

    • @angelalane8660
      @angelalane8660 2 роки тому

      If you're making them with Steve's help, so to speak, they're going to be bulletproof. 😉

    • @williammarshall468
      @williammarshall468 2 роки тому +2

      @@angelalane8660 I've looked at a lot of sources but I've watched him so much that it helped identify parts and techniques to use.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 2 роки тому +3

    Love watching you bring newness back to the footwear. Thanks.

  • @albert333pool
    @albert333pool 2 роки тому +4

    Let's continue 👍💫

  • @paulsnell1274
    @paulsnell1274 2 роки тому +9

    My next pair boots will be a pair of Alden Indy boots. If they are worn by Steve, then they must be terrific!

    • @keenobservations3050
      @keenobservations3050 2 роки тому +3

      You will love them, he's not kidding when he says they are super comfortable. Right out of the box...

    • @metallicuda7701
      @metallicuda7701 2 роки тому +2

      Paul you won’t regret it. Indy’s are the best/most comfortable boots I’ve worn/owned.

  • @iamshaman
    @iamshaman 2 роки тому +2

    Woooo double feature 🤗

  • @MAINECOONLADY
    @MAINECOONLADY 2 роки тому +1

    Truly reborn into high premium quality NEW Boots! Neat to watch you remake your own personal boots & be SO excited to put finished creations on your feet!!! Ty!

  • @Dangleberryification
    @Dangleberryification 2 роки тому +1

    I see you in your casual gear, I think you are either a mafia don or a British football hooligan as a side gig.
    Keep plugging away sir, another outstanding piece of work.

  • @davidedmonds6427
    @davidedmonds6427 2 роки тому +1

    Blue Shell Cordovan, can't wait to see THOSE, I bet that will be BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan01 2 роки тому +3

    Steve! Thank you for sharing some of your favorite boots!!! Awesome!

  • @kondededinamarca
    @kondededinamarca 2 роки тому +1

    A hug from Spain🇪🇸

  • @kylezilke4921
    @kylezilke4921 2 роки тому +1

    I think I really like the explanation of taking the boot apart that I missed. I watch your videos, so I think I can take apart a shoe now…lol…maybe.

  • @luisg6404
    @luisg6404 2 роки тому +1

    OMG gorilla boots!! I used to live in my rillas. I miss those boots I was bummed when they closed.

  • @wayne6241
    @wayne6241 2 роки тому +1

    i was gutted the video ended but then a saw part 2 right there in the list so i get to continue 😜 excellent.

  • @TheSilentsniper1973
    @TheSilentsniper1973 2 роки тому

    I would really love to see you make the mockup pair and the cordovans maybe make it a bit longer?. I love to see you do your magic

  • @THE-Ayala5090
    @THE-Ayala5090 2 роки тому

    It always makes me chuckle when you mock your hater . . . (in a squeaky voice) "HEY MAN, why do you. . . !!!" Thank you so much for your videos, they are informative and entertaining. I stumbled across your channel years ago. Your videos have helped me with being at home for extended periods of time.

  • @SleazyMouse
    @SleazyMouse Рік тому

    that blue suede boot with the split toe is super cool

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB 2 роки тому +1

    Now THIS is my kind of rebuild video !! Love the nuts/bolts part of how it's built. Good to see these hoof-covers finally getting some well deserved lovin'.

  • @sowdiem6047
    @sowdiem6047 2 роки тому +1

    My Whites First Avenue chocolate suede derbies arrived today. Danite sole

  • @Battle_Beard
    @Battle_Beard Рік тому

    Preach about reinforcing speed hooks my man. I had two fall off the same side of one boot… terrible!

  • @paulmartinez9908
    @paulmartinez9908 2 роки тому +1

    Let’s continue!

  • @daveogarf
    @daveogarf 2 роки тому

    Amazing resto, Steve! And KUDOS for allowing "Complainer Guy" to play devil's advocate yet again.

  • @bradstaheli2162
    @bradstaheli2162 2 роки тому +1

    Crap I missed it was a 2 part video! I was so surprised when it ended. I was all in for a 2hr video! Thanks for sharing all of this!

  • @ladyeclectic
    @ladyeclectic 2 роки тому +2

    Omg I can’t wait to see the blue Shell boots you make! I watch TheElegantOxford here on YT and he posted his blue Shell AE boots and holy crap, I’m in love. Look forward to what you create!

  • @algreen1
    @algreen1 2 роки тому +1

    I needed this today, time to put on a nice coffee and relax, thank you

  • @sandyj1561
    @sandyj1561 2 роки тому +2

    Much love Sir, always a pleasure to watch you work x

  • @novembermiss
    @novembermiss 2 роки тому +1

    Settling down for a happy lazy Sunday watching my fave youtube channels--was delighted to see this *two part* video from you where you work your magic on these well loved, worn boots. It's going to be a good day...

  • @pedrovilchez1688
    @pedrovilchez1688 2 роки тому +1

    Crazy just was looking today for the Alden suede boots.by the way great video

  • @moonstarer55
    @moonstarer55 2 роки тому +1

    Started watching this video late. Should I go for part 2? Of course I should…
    Enjoying this Steve. Onto part 2
    Shine on.

  • @kpag3030
    @kpag3030 2 роки тому

    I’m saving up some money to send you 2 pairs of shoes. One cap toe work boot type thing, and one pair of Alden plain toe that I got on eBay that needs some love. I can tell how much you take pride in your work. I know you will do awesome work.

  • @switthoft
    @switthoft 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for that sleeved speedhook detail. Good approach/experiment!

  • @denaredford6701
    @denaredford6701 2 роки тому

    They are all beautiful boots . The cobbler definitely needs to wear good boots 🥸 oh let’s get going , haha .

  • @jillspringthorpe3273
    @jillspringthorpe3273 2 роки тому +1

    I worked a post machine for 30 years x

  • @JSR80
    @JSR80 2 роки тому +1

    You can get bench top 'jack' stands for lasts

  • @marwanal-mukhtar2708
    @marwanal-mukhtar2708 2 роки тому +1

    Exceptional details and craftsmanships.

  • @robertschoen2836
    @robertschoen2836 2 роки тому +1

    Love seeing you work on your own shoes for a change, Steve, Bedocizing them well worn Aldens with a little TLC!.

  • @ladyeclectic
    @ladyeclectic 2 роки тому +2

    Between repairing/rebuilding these and the test pair you’ll build, you should be good to go with that Shell pair. Can’t wait!!!!!

  • @devinwhitlock5918
    @devinwhitlock5918 2 роки тому +1

    Hello my friend Steve,, I see why you're taking the whole boot 👢🥾 apart so you can make a pattern for your new blue boots love 💕💕😘😘 you lots like family and may God bless you always and forever and always keep you extra safe and healthy these days hope to hear back from you soon thanks 🤗😊😊

  • @helenhill9482
    @helenhill9482 2 роки тому +2

    Steve, you take shoes apart and rebuild them all the time, so you can make shoes. You just hadn’t previously made them from scratch. I’m looking forward to seeing the shell cordovan pair you make using the pattern you make from these Indy boots.

  • @SubversionGarage
    @SubversionGarage 2 роки тому +1

    I am honestly surprised you haven’t made a mold / last of your foot long ago.

  • @sservak276
    @sservak276 2 роки тому +1

    I think your pair looked just fine. Where i came from, we got a saying - a bootmaker without boots, in sort of sarcastic manner.

  • @joshuasteele4498
    @joshuasteele4498 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Enjoyed hearing you talk about your own choices for what to wear and working on your own kicks!

  • @vissitorsteve
    @vissitorsteve 2 роки тому

    You are such a humbled yet skilled craftsman. Love the video!

  • @rockon21ful
    @rockon21ful 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome job Steve, going to binge watch and go right to part 2!!!

  • @TheRealChetManley
    @TheRealChetManley 2 роки тому +2

    Loving this series, can't wait for the next one

  • @filcordo
    @filcordo 2 роки тому

    j'ai pourtant vu cette vidéo plusieurs fois , mais à chaque fois je me dis ; voilà le genre de job que j'aime !! se lancer dans un démontage improbable tout en sachant exactement ou on va et ce que l'on fait !!!! dommage qu'en France mes clients soit ci frileux devant les tarifs !!! quand ça dépasse 50 euros ils ont besoins d'une semaine de réflexion pour savoir si il font ou pas !! et ça quelque soit le prix des chaussures !?
    il n'y a qu'en équitation ou là le prix des bottes vaut souvent l'investissement !!!!
    force et respect

  • @garrettmeadows2273
    @garrettmeadows2273 Місяць тому

    If you ever get a chance, would you do a show comparing the differences in the way American and British shoes are sized?

  • @NJ-Cathie
    @NJ-Cathie 2 роки тому +1

    Those boots look like they could tell some stories. 👍🏼

  • @richardmesser1091
    @richardmesser1091 2 роки тому +1

    He likes boots and he cannot lie

  • @paulmartinez9908
    @paulmartinez9908 2 роки тому +3

    It pains me to see your hands shake and if I could, I would give you my steady hands in a heart beat, that’s how much I care and wish you the best my friend

  • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
    @Hertog_von_Berkshire 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Looking forward to watching part 2.
    Would like to hear a longer discussion some time, about the relative skill sets of shoe/boot maker vs shoe/boot repairer. I'm guessing that some of the skills are common, while others are particular.

  • @angelalane8660
    @angelalane8660 2 роки тому +1

    HI, STEEEVE!!! I am in 💕💕💕with those blue suede boots!!!

  • @caroleroseburgh1344
    @caroleroseburgh1344 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Steve 🙋🏽. How are you feeling today ❓ I hope that you are doing well. Have a Awesome Day ‼️.

  • @florrojasc5834
    @florrojasc5834 2 роки тому

    Love watching your videos, what a nice and needed skills you have i always tell people to save good shoes and repair them👍🇨🇱🇺🇸

  • @elizete2776
    @elizete2776 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!!! I’m going to second part.

  • @jensrb50
    @jensrb50 2 роки тому +2

    Now you know how bootmakers at nicks work in the restoration department.

  • @enriquemedina3755
    @enriquemedina3755 2 роки тому

    I love the shoemaking art; much respect. You're doing really good work, as far as I can see.lol

  • @naomiquirion7725
    @naomiquirion7725 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your passion!

  • @sharonh988
    @sharonh988 2 роки тому +1

    Looking good , now for pt.2

  • @incy55
    @incy55 2 роки тому +5

    Are you going to do a video when the owner sees the boots for the 'first' time?

    • @nigelwylie01
      @nigelwylie01 2 роки тому +1

      Haha!! A bit of split screen editing. Can’t wait. Specially if he’s a complaining customer. Could be a classic bit of comedy footage.

  • @craigdaboom
    @craigdaboom 2 роки тому +1

    A bedos double bill, prefect evening watching ☕️

  • @excessemail2344
    @excessemail2344 2 роки тому +1

    LET'S CONTINUE

  • @CarlosSanchez-th3kw
    @CarlosSanchez-th3kw 2 роки тому +1

    Nice place to work I'm from Guatemala

  • @Crackers2549
    @Crackers2549 2 роки тому +1

    Steveroo, alias the "bad ass repair artisan" does it again...! This is not shoe repair, this is shoe, boot, jacket and bag artistry...!!! GG...IN

  • @Yoshikaable
    @Yoshikaable 2 роки тому +1

    I am so excited to watch! Thanks for sharing

  • @ingridarnot3162
    @ingridarnot3162 2 роки тому +1

    Can't wait let;s continue :)

  • @gaylecheung3087
    @gaylecheung3087 2 роки тому

    Interesting I’m learning so much thank you

  • @Whisper555
    @Whisper555 2 роки тому +2

    I hate those staples to Steve, and hate it more when you leave them in any shoes you repair. 😋

  • @ScottWayneJackson
    @ScottWayneJackson 2 роки тому +1

    So far, so good!

  • @catfishgray3696
    @catfishgray3696 2 роки тому +1

    STEVE, THERE WILL BE A PART 2, WRIGHT I HOPE, IFSO GREAT VIDEO, GREAT JOB, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO...

  • @scintill8or
    @scintill8or 2 роки тому +1

    "Let's continue" {thumbs up} -- I nominate this as a positive, encouraging meme for when things get difficult. We'll put that on your statue :)

  • @InGrindWeCrust2010
    @InGrindWeCrust2010 Рік тому

    Steve, brilliant rebuild. Would you be willing to share which speed hooks and eyelets you use?

  • @masterlink_1
    @masterlink_1 2 роки тому +1

    i had speed hooks once .i now call them trip hooks or fall on your face hooks lol

  • @minnesota-hk1vp
    @minnesota-hk1vp 2 роки тому

    Very cool boots!

  • @johngeddes7894
    @johngeddes7894 9 місяців тому

    Along for the ride

  • @freeuyghurspalestinekashmir
    @freeuyghurspalestinekashmir 2 роки тому +1

    Long Videos

  • @davidsmith-ih2kk
    @davidsmith-ih2kk 2 роки тому

    Another great feat of shoe engineering I say engineering because nothing else describes the skills you demonstrate As to the last perhaps drilling a hole and tapping it and screw in a bolt to stop it moving around JUST A THOUGHT from one who cannot do what you do to leather goods

  • @ditlab2345
    @ditlab2345 2 роки тому +1

    Steve: The Alden and Florsheim Imperial king

  • @stephenrobb8759
    @stephenrobb8759 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome
    Awesome
    Awesome

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 2 роки тому +1

    Love watching u Steve!

  • @gitrix2000
    @gitrix2000 2 роки тому

    As usual very educational .... great work Steve ...
    Did you give your self a discount on job ? Lol

  • @tonygloster3483
    @tonygloster3483 2 роки тому +1

    I knew this was going to be good 👍

  • @raskolnikov4624
    @raskolnikov4624 2 роки тому

    Looking at your work mate, I'm so sorry you are far from my place, Geneva Switzerland, cause I could have some projects for you man, ok c'est la vie, maybe one day...
    Say, man it's not a Rolex that you have on your wrist, is it?

  • @kencochrane8795
    @kencochrane8795 2 роки тому

    As a life long hiker, backpacker and mountaineer, I am no stranger to boots. I normally dont like speed hooks. They tend to snag on brush when you need to walk through it. As always, love your channel

  • @4115t41r
    @4115t41r 2 роки тому +1

    That beard is getting whiter, Santa.:))

  • @NenadKralj
    @NenadKralj 2 роки тому

    he's my favorite shoemaker 🤪

  • @anderstietz809
    @anderstietz809 2 роки тому

    I have a bottle of Bick 4 on my nightstand.

  • @lucyrademakers4188
    @lucyrademakers4188 2 роки тому +1

    Love it