Chad , You are a true craftsman at work, love the work you did , and the finished product a credit to you . Awesome boots , how they should be made . Cheers from Australia
The jump around 40:05 baffles me. I just saw the shank area sewn tight on what appeared to be a black western boot and, wham, the pic goes to a brown one with the 3/4 welt already on. Too much of a jump the two different boots not withstanding. That said I appreciate the care and craftsmanship on display here. All done by hand without any shortcuts to a very hight standard! Love to see the Southern Leather Select rubber heel lift. Southern Leather Company is a wonderful tradition among many of us in the shoe repair and retail trade. A truly super company who supports the industry in a wonderful way.
It's because of lighting and the fact the leather was wet, making it look darker or black. I did not show all the welting process...but have it in a few other videos. Thanks!!
Nicely done Chad! I love the “old nocona” in there on the insole. Miss Enid is smiling :) Will yall do wide sizes at some point? Would love to get a pair of the revivals!
Thank you so much!! This knife is from the fabric/garment industry. It is for a reciprocating fabric cutting machine. It is razor sharp and you can sharpen it for a long time... I can find a good source and add that here. Again, thank you!
Salutation, quel dommage de ne pas avoir filmé la mise en place de la trépointe, c'est interressant de voir le travail de couture sur cette trépointe! Dommage vraiment! Quel beau travail que cette paire de botte! Bravo!
The vamp lining is cut from a blocker pattern, so larger than the already sewn on vamp. It is stuck from back side and then sewn on from front by a second row of stitching next to the row used to sew on the vamp.
Hello, I have a pair of 10D Lucchese Lizard skin boots. 2003-2005 I purchased at a Lucchese Outlet Store in El Paso, TX. Both have a hole worn through the leather sole by the big toe ball. I just watched and enjoyed your video on full sole protector and heal replace. Can I send my boots out to you for this repair? The local cobbler passed away a few years ago. Nobody in Dubuque, IA has replaced him. He was an old school cobbler. Thanks Don
Thank you for inquiring!! Yes, we can sure do this job for you, but let me try and find someone close to you who would do a great job for you...I will get back to you!
@ Awesome! Yeah, I figured something must’ve come up and was just jokin around. Absolutely Beautiful boots that’re serving as inspiration on my journey down the hand welted learning curved road, I really appreciate the video, thank you!!
Thanks for watching. Yeah...film crew took a couple days off...ha ha. I did put links to another welting video though. Thanks again for the comment. What part of Texas?
@@eradawnboots I’m just northeast of San Antonio. Always interested how others do it. I apprenticed at Capitol Saddlery in Austin, 1972-1975, then went to work for Lucchese in San Antonio, 1975-1985. Then on my own. Saddles and tack, gunbelts, and leather bullwhips.
@@danziegnerI’ve recently been wanting to attempt to make boots. Do you think there is a way to learn exactly how to make boots, buy materials, and what needed to make them?
@@zazerp2143 I apprenticed for two years under a master bootmaker. You need access to the equipment as well as the knowledge. There are boot maker classes offered by several people. Do a google search for a bootmaker in your area and simply ask if he/she will take you on. The other path is go to Texas and get a job with a boot manufacturer. They are always looking for entry level people.
The water softens the leather, making it more pliable for "stretching" and "working" the leather. The alcohol mixed into the water makes the water penetrate and evaporate quickly. Thanks for watching!
Boots are a staple for every horseman or cattlemen, there is a lot goes into it but pretty straight forward. Far too many people take advantage of by cutting brand new boots in half when there are folks out there in actual need of foot protection.. and people that should be wearing steel toes but would rather "look cool" in shot kickers
Now i can understand why they are so expensive. Enjoyable video to watch 👍
Thank you for watching!!
Years of experience and passed down knowledge, time to accommodate for quality and comfortability
I love my cowboy boots and love watching what goes into making them. Great job!
Thank you so much!!!
👍🏻 well done beautiful boots!!!!
Thank you! 😊
Chad ,
You are a true craftsman at work, love the work you did , and the finished product a credit to you .
Awesome boots , how they should be made .
Cheers from Australia
Thank you so much from Texas!!!
That's one beautiful pair of boots. I would love to have a pair made for me. But awesome work
Thank you so much!! We could make that happen!!! 😉
The jump around 40:05 baffles me. I just saw the shank area sewn tight on what appeared to be a black western boot and, wham, the pic goes to a brown one with the 3/4 welt already on. Too much of a jump the two different boots not withstanding. That said I appreciate the care and craftsmanship on display here. All done by hand without any shortcuts to a very hight standard! Love to see the Southern Leather Select rubber heel lift. Southern Leather Company is a wonderful tradition among many of us in the shoe repair and retail trade. A truly super company who supports the industry in a wonderful way.
It's because of lighting and the fact the leather was wet, making it look darker or black. I did not show all the welting process...but have it in a few other videos. Thanks!!
Is it possible to just enjoy someone's amazing talent.
Quality workmanship…👍👍👍
Thank you so much!!!
Nice work, Beautiful boots!
Thank you so much Mitchell… That means a lot!!
English guy here but always wanted a pair of cowboy boots. These look fabulous
Thank you!!!
Great video and beautiful work!
Gorgeous work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very very nice ❤
Thanks for sharing. Now I need a pair of well-made boots.
Thank you...don't we all
You skipped the welt and heel lol... still awesome guide and work .
Was it a strip or you traced it out?
We use regular strip on round toes! Thanks for watching!
such beautiful boots vary nice I wish to order one for nice craft god bless you
Thank you
Excellent!!!!!!! I love this boots!!!! Hug from Argentina!!
Thank you so much! Stay tuned for a lot more videos!! If you'd like to be notified, just hit the subscribe button!! Hugs from Texas!!!
Work of Art
Thank you!!
you'll never see me dead in those, but what a fantastic craftsmanship
😂😂😂 I understand!!! But thank you!!
🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓
very very nice
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Nicely done Chad! I love the “old nocona” in there on the insole. Miss Enid is smiling :)
Will yall do wide sizes at some point? Would love to get a pair of the revivals!
Yes for sure!!! And btw, I was working about 10 paces from her old office in this video!
Life is Boots...Boots is Life! 👏 👏 👏
I used to wonder why western boots cost so much now I understand how much work goes into making them
It is a lot of work for one person...but love it
He's back!!!
I wonder if I ever really left?? 😂
Wow what a great video! Thank you for sharing! What kind of skiving knife are you using?
Thank you so much!! This knife is from the fabric/garment industry. It is for a reciprocating fabric cutting machine. It is razor sharp and you can sharpen it for a long time... I can find a good source and add that here. Again, thank you!
@@eradawnboots youre welcome! that would be amazing! Thank you so much! I really like the side blade and I think that's perfect for leather!
😂😂@@eradawnboots
Excelente trabajo artesanal muy prolijo es un verdadero placer ver la realización de la bota vaquera lo felicito
Thank you so much!
Salutation, quel dommage de ne pas avoir filmé la mise en place de la trépointe, c'est interressant de voir le travail de couture sur cette trépointe! Dommage vraiment! Quel beau travail que cette paire de botte! Bravo!
This is not a job. This is an art
I would agree!!
You make it look simple but leatherwork requires a lot of skill. What sewing machine you using?
That was an Artisan 5550, but we've moved onto a Highlead GC0518. Thank you so much for the compliment!
The Tiger Woods of sewing!!!!
Aww shucks
AMAZING.
Thank you!!
Excelente. Job♥️👍
thank you!!
That's a very handsome pair of boots.
Is that big drum on your line finisher a custom deal? That exactly what I’m wanting for mine
Standard dust collector
@@eradawnbootsI was referring to the sanding drum you start using at 49:33. Thanks for the response
What do you use to draw the pattern on the leather before you stich it? Thanks
It is a silver ink pen from Panhandle leather. The ink is specifically formulated to mark on leather, but is easily rubbed off.
Been nice they show how the heel went on
They have another video showing that
What's the make and model of the machine you use to stitch the boot tops? Thanks!
This was an Artisan 5550 Big with servo motor. Thanks for watching!!
Hey texas boot maker what do charge an where you located
In Fort Worth! Come see us!!
How do you adhere the liner to the inside of the vamp prior to sewing it? Also is the liner pigskin?
The vamp lining is cut from a blocker pattern, so larger than the already sewn on vamp. It is stuck from back side and then sewn on from front by a second row of stitching next to the row used to sew on the vamp.
What sewing machine is that?
The top stitcher is a Artisan 5550 BIG
Hello,
I have a pair of 10D Lucchese Lizard skin boots. 2003-2005 I purchased at a Lucchese Outlet Store in El Paso, TX. Both have a hole worn through the leather sole by the big toe ball. I just watched and enjoyed your video on full sole protector and heal replace. Can I send my boots out to you for this repair? The local cobbler passed away a few years ago. Nobody in Dubuque, IA has replaced him. He was an old school cobbler. Thanks Don
Thank you for inquiring!! Yes, we can sure do this job for you, but let me try and find someone close to you who would do a great job for you...I will get back to you!
Это явно мексиканский стиль обуви 😊орнамент и форма всё говорит об этом .
Not really...since I am 100% American...actually more inspired by European
Why did you choose the nails and not wooden pegs on the bottom?
Brass tacks hold better and longer vs today's birch pegs...plus they don't destroy the insole.
Hey! How’d that welt get on there?! Lol
By hand...footage was corrupt on that part. Sorry.
@ Awesome! Yeah, I figured something must’ve come up and was just jokin around. Absolutely Beautiful boots that’re serving as inspiration on my journey down the hand welted learning curved road, I really appreciate the video, thank you!!
Do u do Classes?
That is what I want this channel to be...hoping these videos help!
Texas bootmaker here. Not the way that I do it, but nice finished pair. You skipped a few major steps, though. But thanks for posting the video.
Thanks for watching. Yeah...film crew took a couple days off...ha ha. I did put links to another welting video though. Thanks again for the comment. What part of Texas?
@@eradawnboots I’m just northeast of San Antonio. Always interested how others do it. I apprenticed at Capitol Saddlery in Austin, 1972-1975, then went to work for Lucchese in San Antonio, 1975-1985. Then on my own. Saddles and tack, gunbelts, and leather bullwhips.
@@danziegnerI’ve recently been wanting to attempt to make boots. Do you think there is a way to learn exactly how to make boots, buy materials, and what needed to make them?
@@zazerp2143 I apprenticed for two years under a master bootmaker. You need access to the equipment as well as the knowledge. There are boot maker classes offered by several people. Do a google search for a bootmaker in your area and simply ask if he/she will take you on. The other path is go to Texas and get a job with a boot manufacturer. They are always looking for entry level people.
@@danziegner is the thread just for decoration? Or does it serve some kind of purpose? Like the toe wrinkle things. Or the designs up the side.
Why do you use the water and rubbing alcohol for
The water softens the leather, making it more pliable for "stretching" and "working" the leather. The alcohol mixed into the water makes the water penetrate and evaporate quickly. Thanks for watching!
I thought this was a boot mfg. can’t find anything online. Just facebook
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Thank you!!
Boots are a staple for every horseman or cattlemen, there is a lot goes into it but pretty straight forward. Far too many people take advantage of by cutting brand new boots in half when there are folks out there in actual need of foot protection.. and people that should be wearing steel toes but would rather "look cool" in shot kickers
Agreed!!! Thank you!
Been nice they show how the heel went on