The last time these boots had soles put on they started separating within a few weeks, this time they aren’t showing so much as a line between the layers. In the past couple of months they’ve been subjected to walking on miles of ballast, wading through flood waters, freezing temps, high heat, diesel and gawd knows what else laying in a rail yard, working cattle with all the substances and forces associated put on them and the soles are still as tight as the day I pulled them out of the box! You gentleman do outstanding work!!
My steel toed and soled Riggers are fantastic. They save my feet from horses standing on them. In these times love your channel, I am going to buy a shoe shine kit and give all my shoes and boots the love they deserve. Thank you.
@Matthew Williford funny you should say that since I apparently AM a star fish... www.primalastrology.com/sea-star.html Btw, not once have I had to wear a mask where I live and it will stay that way if we can keep the oppressive zombies at bay.
Love your work boot restorations! Our country is built and maintained by the hard working folks who wear these things. Having had several jobs where sturdy footwear was required, I know how valuable a great cobbler can be for keeping workers on the job in their favorite boots. I've always purchased high quality footwear because my Dad taught me this saying. "Your feet will take you everywhere you go for the rest of your life, never buy cheap shoes." He will be 100 in October, and his feet have done just that. To this day, he does not have any foot problems.
The green triangle means it’s CSA rated, it’s Canadian standard work boots. Green triangle means it’s got a safety toe and a anti penetration sole. It can be made out of composite material, steel or aluminum
I wish you would do more beaters and work boots. Seeing leather soles and fancy shoes has its charm, but I just love goodyear welted strong and tough boots. It'd be interesting to see old combat boots being redone. Addisons, Corcoran, Steinkogler, etc.
I concur, I've been on the lookout for a good serviceable work boot. Seeing these videos and the deconstruction makes it a bit easier to find brands worth spending the extra dough on.
@@davidhartline9172 yeah, but for 700$ you get a boot you can drag through mud asphalt and rock, beat the fuck out off, and still have a fully functional pair of boots at the end of the day. Vs paying 1000$+ for a pair of leather soled shoes, which lose their grip on a lot of surfaces, and wear out like crazy if you walk anywhere other than on carpeted floors with them. They won't even protect your toes from falling objects.
A true working mans boot. Steel toe for saving the toe from getting crushed. Steel nail plate to prevent puncture from going all the way thru the sole. Excellent craftsmanship!
I've had mine for close to 8 years and am sure that I'll have them for the rest of my life - I'm lucky enough to live where they're made and have met Glen several times - top notch Canadian boots!
I had a great uncle who was a logger in McMinnville, Oregon. he worked in the woods and at the mill, walking across logs in the pond. When he was gone I saw his boots. They had CHARACTER. I thought they were 'corks'.
Heath, the amount of thought you put into making these boots the same, if not better, in terms of rigidity and use was very honest and insightful. You guys are just incredible dudes. Loved this video a ton!
my steel toed boots weighed a ton too, but I lost track on how many times they saved my toes from all the years of being a mechanic....when you work on 100 pound brake drums and 400 pound front axles, the extra weight of a shoe is well worth it....the plate in the bottom is to protect against punctures.and that can be dangerous in this owner's line of work
Brian Banks I’ll bet! As someone who enjoys being a shade tree mechanic on my old Mustang, I definitely know what you mean. I appreciate you watching and for the feedback!
It’s something that is great until You see a manhole cover hit one and remove 4 toes. Go with fiberglass safety toes just as strong but won’t act like a knife
Can’t lie, this video is by far one of my favorites just cause I’ve never seen a boot like this before this channel.. I’ve personally seen this video about 7-10 times and will continue to watch whenever the thought of this boot comes to mind..
I got a pair of " DANNER " " Canadians" 10" same quality . Had em' since 1985 (I think). It's Great to see excellent professional Quality work like this. Not many of you guys left in the world, or at least the USA
As a first responder, I look to your videos to distract me from every day chaos. Aside the importance of prayer & keeping calm during what appears to be more panic then what it is. I enjoy your videos, it is very therapeutic. My wife seems puzzled, but only I know why. Thank you and GODSPEED brother!!!
Semi retired furniture maker +s restoration. I suppose have to be one of the group but enjoy watching skilled hands at work. Have to know to appreciate, thanks.
Your videos have inspired me to seek out a cobbler in my area. I found a guy that has been in the heart of my city for decades. I dropped two pairs of boots off today. I'm excited for the new life that they will be given.
Who’d of thought a boot repair could be so interesting! It’s nice to watch a craftsman doing his stuff. In the ‘throw away’ age we all live in, it’s good to see that things can still be repaired and given a new lease of life by those with the skill to do so. Thanks very much for presenting a clear, concise and interesting educational video.
I own both Viberg work boots and casual service boots. Work boots weigh in at 3.6 pounds, casual boots at 2.1, both were tough to break in due to thick leather. However, the support and comfort these boots offer still blow my mind and have completely changed my expectations for footwear. Even the authoritative clomp of my footstep in these boots lends a strange feeling of power and confidence. Anyways. Thanks for more great content
Awesome awesome! This has got to be one of the coolest pair of boots to see pulled apart and then resoled! Of course I’m dreaming of working on the rail as a throwback to childhood fantasies. Great job and amazing thought, care and workmanship!!!
The steel plate helps when walking around scrap yards or facilities that cut, bend, or twist metals. Those metal shards can come right through a vibram or leather sole and puncture your foot.
I use to work in a scrap yard and had matterhorn boots and they r 11 years old, bottoms look cut but nothing ever punctured them and they are still great boots , probably could use a new sole
Heath, you are 100% correct about the steel plate. The Army green jungle boot had a stainless steel plate in the sole, starting in 1966, to prevent punji stakes from impaling Soldiers' feet. The drawback, at least in my experience, was that you couldn't comfortably wear them in colder weather, because your feet got colder....my theory is that the steel plate conducted the cold, but it could just be that the nylon canvas on the boot just couldn't keep the heat in.
How the hell do these guys do this work on boots for less than a new pair of boots? These guys are like artists, those are essentially custom boots now. Very impressive.
Another terrific job Heath...! I know about working on the rails, did it for 42 years but was an engineer.... The trainmen and switchmen really had to have sturdy reliable boots and a defined heel was a rule for boots... Those boots are job ready after you got a hold of them....! Beautiful job as usual...!
Its neat to see what you are getting when you buy really expensive quality workboots. Compared to Timbs or even cheap Red Wings this is a whole other level of quality.
Brings back memories. My old job always put me in contact with railroaders. I knew an old conductor who had a pair of lifetime guaranteed boots. The boot company had to replace the soles once or twice a year. Remember that tracks are made of some of the most abrasive stone imaginable and a train is a mile long. Two miles from the engine and back. The railroads eventually hired taxis to transport the conductor back to the engine. After they did away with the caboose and brakeman.
My wesco’s are the same way. The box they came in weighed over 11 lbs and took over 5 weeks of daily wear to get them broken in, but after 20 years on the railroad I treated myself to custom boots that will carry me through the rest of my career. The old adage is, “you can tell a good conductor by the wear on his boots.” Being an engineer I just chuckle at the conductors that have yet to figure out that Caterpillar boots from the local Big Box store don’t hold up. Yes, my boots cost me over $600 but the comfort I get and knowing that all I’ll need is a resole job to get me through my career, is more than worth it. Glad to see you guys taking care of these shoes
I really love the craftsmanship going into every shoe/boot you guys restore. It’s like seing a master restoring an old car to its former glory. Keep up my masters ❤️
This was awesome to watch. I love watching shoe cobblers work. The ability to fix footwear instead of tossing it is great. So much nostalgia and tradition in it. I'm lucky to have a cobbler close to me. Unfortunately when he retires that's it. Three generations of shoe repair gone.
Please don't cut from part to part, I really enjoy the long process of taking the shoe apart! Especially in self quarantine times, I really got a lot of time to kill! I wouldn't mind a 30 minute long video at all :D Haha! Stay healthy Trenton and Heath..
Joshua Prawiro it promotes videos which are shorter around 10 minutes, and doesn’t push other videos to as widespread of audiences. among other things.
@John the jungle boots I'm referring to are Vietnam-era boots, black leather lowers with OD green fabric uppers and very large lugs in the sole. They are much lighter than these in the video,and have vent/drain holes in the instep area. They were designed to dry out fast, not get the treads clogged with mud and...protect from spikes (primarily from booby traps).
My brother was a conductor when he was younger and some hobos, in an attempt to rob him and the other dudes, buried a board with nails in the gravel. He stepped on it. Nearly severed the tendon that runs in the arch of your foot.
they're not climbing boots,FRA (gov) mandates that conductors have puncture prrof soles. I've done both, climbed poles and rode trains. Pole climbing boots have a defined heel, more like what he cobbler is replacing them with.
I'm so happy you explained why the nails don't go right through! It's really been playing on my mind!! LOL Yet another amazing restoration; I'm quite hooked on your videos now and am trying to locate such a craftsmen as you guys, here in the UK.
You are an artist! I wore work boots my entire career (electric utility) and appreciate the quality of a good pair of work boots. The last brand I purchased were Red Wings, electrical hazard rated. They were the best work boots I ever had Great video, thanks.
Back many years ago the green and black jungle boots worn by the Army had metal plate on the sole. After a while the metal would crack and you could hear a click as you walked.
Heath, the master craftsmen, works his magic once again! Great job. I spent the morning writing coronavirus communications for the hospital I work for. This was such a great escape. Thanks! Stay healthy, my friend.
Trenton & Heath I appreciate that! We’re doing our best, although people in hospitals are working really hard right now, and doing so under tough circumstances. But, we’re all in this together and somehow will get through it. I hope Potter and Sons isn’t impacted. In a way, the fact that you recently closed your store to walk-in business was timed perfectly, as people are being asked not to move around much. All the best to you guys.
In our old neighbourhood my parents used to take our worn shoes to a family friend who was a shoe cobbler. It’s a shame these days how we throw things out waaay to quickly. Fascinating how you gents give shoes and boots a new life. I always look forward to your new video/ posts. Keep up the great work!!
Therapeutic, highly professional, honest craftsmanship and passion. Those are just a few words that embody your channel, the video's therein and in general just the work you guys do.
I got some cheap Dunlop boots made out of rubber. They got steel toe and rubber sole. They claim to be nail proof and they are indeed. I've stepped on a nail and started putting weight on it once too see how good they are. With 300 pounds on top the rubber just bended a lot but the nail didn't go through and they are pretty comfy.
It's kind of a misnomer but we always called the metal plate a "steel shank." But you were right, it supplements the steel toe to protect your feet in an industrial setting.
Shout-out to Viberg! Made right here in my hometown of Victoria British Columbia, just down the road from my house. Expensive, but hands down some of the best work boots you can buy. The best part is you can visit the shop and get measured for custom fit boots.
I don't own a pair of shoes or boots that are worth resoling but I enjoy these videos anyway. I never realized how many steps there are to a resole. I like how you deconstruct the boot and then rebuild it.You guys do great work.
Trenton & Heath , definitely a similarity in tone with Payton. Where are you from? The thing I’m picking up, accent-wise, is that you pronounce “on” like I pronounce “own.” Just curious! Great video!
Interesting. I have never watched the whole process of doing a custom resole. Great video. Truly nice to see that Good Ole American Craftsmanship is still alive and well. Also great to see someone who is a true craftsman and obviously proud of what they do. Nice that you go the extra mile to make something better than new again and meet the need of a Real True Blue Collar worker who needs a boot that is a tool of his trade. Great job! As Always, May God Bless you and yours!
The last time these boots had soles put on they started separating within a few weeks, this time they aren’t showing so much as a line between the layers. In the past couple of months they’ve been subjected to walking on miles of ballast, wading through flood waters, freezing temps, high heat, diesel and gawd knows what else laying in a rail yard, working cattle with all the substances and forces associated put on them and the soles are still as tight as the day I pulled them out of the box! You gentleman do outstanding work!!
where do you buy your work boots?
@@krisskrossed From the Viberg workboot web site
Why is this comment not pinned?
How much do they weigh now?
I have been wearing Vibergs for 30 years between logging days and construction there is no better boot I would never wear anything else ...
Yes, the steel plate is for puncture resistance. The boots look outstanding!! I can’t wait to put them on and put them through their paces! Thanks!!!
GBArthur awesome!!!
Dude, at least heart and pin his comment...
conductor or engineer?
@@salmonline Hogger
@@varun009 Heart and pin?
In these difficult times, I find that your videos are not only informational, but quite therapeutic--many thanks!
Najeeb Ahmad thank you very much!
My steel toed and soled Riggers are fantastic. They save my feet from horses standing on them. In these times love your channel, I am going to buy a shoe shine kit and give all my shoes and boots the love they deserve. Thank you.
@Matthew Williford funny you should say that since I apparently AM a star fish...
www.primalastrology.com/sea-star.html
Btw, not once have I had to wear a mask where I live and it will stay that way if we can keep the oppressive zombies at bay.
Matthew Williford Starfish don't live under rocks. You're acting wierd
@Matthew Williford people like you with no idea exist
Love your work boot restorations! Our country is built and maintained by the hard working folks who wear these things. Having had several jobs where sturdy footwear was required, I know how valuable a great cobbler can be for keeping workers on the job in their favorite boots. I've always purchased high quality footwear because my Dad taught me this saying. "Your feet will take you everywhere you go for the rest of your life, never buy cheap shoes." He will be 100 in October, and his feet have done just that. To this day, he does not have any foot problems.
There is something about seeing a master craftsman at work that just makes me glad that artisanship still exists.
Thank you!
Exactly!
Amen to that
The green triangle means it’s CSA rated, it’s Canadian standard work boots. Green triangle means it’s got a safety toe and a anti penetration sole. It can be made out of composite material, steel or aluminum
I just got one CSA work boot. On the sole to meet the puncture requirements it has a few layers of dense leather. First boot i ever had like that.
Were I live this is called a S3 safety boot. They have like you said anti penetration sole and steel/composite toe cap.
@@jmfarms3555 If you just wear one CSA boot, you better hop!
CSA: Canadian Standards Association. Not sure, but those standards likely don’t apply to US products including work boots.
@@ajaxmaintenance5104 They mostly follow US standards. Depends on the industry.
I wish you would do more beaters and work boots.
Seeing leather soles and fancy shoes has its charm, but I just love goodyear welted strong and tough boots.
It'd be interesting to see old combat boots being redone. Addisons, Corcoran, Steinkogler, etc.
I concur, I've been on the lookout for a good serviceable work boot. Seeing these videos and the deconstruction makes it a bit easier to find brands worth spending the extra dough on.
I think Vibergs are $700 boots. That’s pretty fancy to me.
For me, I would love to see the Corcoran Army jump boot. That's what I wore when I was in the Army.
@@davidhartline9172 yeah, but for 700$ you get a boot you can drag through mud asphalt and rock, beat the fuck out off, and still have a fully functional pair of boots at the end of the day.
Vs paying 1000$+ for a pair of leather soled shoes, which lose their grip on a lot of surfaces, and wear out like crazy if you walk anywhere other than on carpeted floors with them.
They won't even protect your toes from falling objects.
@@shurdi3 then check out the range of work boots by Rockfall Footwear in the uk, well worth the money
A true working mans boot. Steel toe for saving the toe from getting crushed. Steel nail plate to prevent puncture from going all the way thru the sole. Excellent
craftsmanship!
I been rockin' Vibergs for 25 years ,,caulks ,and work boots, nice job.
You the man Billy!!!
Always rewarding and satisfying to see a craftsman doing his art.
Woah!!!! Just about the watch your new video. Love you buckin. Be kind.
I've had mine for close to 8 years and am sure that I'll have them for the rest of my life - I'm lucky enough to live where they're made and have met Glen several times - top notch Canadian boots!
I had a great uncle who was a logger in McMinnville, Oregon. he worked in the woods and at the mill, walking across logs in the pond. When he was gone I saw his boots. They had CHARACTER. I thought they were 'corks'.
Heath, the amount of thought you put into making these boots the same, if not better, in terms of rigidity and use was very honest and insightful. You guys are just incredible dudes. Loved this video a ton!
my steel toed boots weighed a ton too, but I lost track on how many times they saved my toes from all the years of being a mechanic....when you work on 100 pound brake drums and 400 pound front axles, the extra weight of a shoe is well worth it....the plate in the bottom is to protect against punctures.and that can be dangerous in this owner's line of work
Brian Banks I’ll bet! As someone who enjoys being a shade tree mechanic on my old Mustang, I definitely know what you mean. I appreciate you watching and for the feedback!
It’s something that is great until You see a manhole cover hit one and remove 4 toes. Go with fiberglass safety toes just as strong but won’t act like a knife
@@TrentonHeath is shade tree the same as Fair weather.
Can’t lie, this video is by far one of my favorites just cause I’ve never seen a boot like this before this channel.. I’ve personally seen this video about 7-10 times and will continue to watch whenever the thought of this boot comes to mind..
I got a pair of " DANNER " " Canadians" 10" same quality . Had em' since 1985 (I think). It's Great to see excellent professional Quality work like this. Not many of you guys left in the world, or at least the USA
Hill Shepherd I’ve got the same ones for over 12 years. Sent them in to get reconditioned once. The pair is still going strong!👍🏼💪🏼
As a first responder, I look to your videos to distract me from every day chaos. Aside the importance of prayer & keeping calm during what appears to be more panic then what it is. I enjoy your videos, it is very therapeutic. My wife seems puzzled, but only I know why. Thank you and GODSPEED brother!!!
Thank you for what you do. Stay safe.
@@TrentonHeath I sent you my shoes AE Waltons Split toe Black in color. Look forward to getting them back, can't wait brother. Did you receive them?
To lighten up the boot you could use kevlar insert in the sole and kevlar+resin laminate for the toe guard
Semi retired furniture maker +s restoration. I suppose have to be one of the group but enjoy watching skilled hands at work. Have to know to appreciate, thanks.
Always rewarding and satisfying to see a craftsman doing his art.
Your videos have inspired me to seek out a cobbler in my area. I found a guy that has been in the heart of my city for decades. I dropped two pairs of boots off today. I'm excited for the new life that they will be given.
Glad to see you still putting up videos! I find these restoration type videos extremely entertaining
Noah Linnik thank you
Who’d of thought a boot repair could be so interesting! It’s nice to watch a craftsman doing his stuff. In the ‘throw away’ age we all live in, it’s good to see that things can still be repaired and given a new lease of life by those with the skill to do so.
Thanks very much for presenting a clear, concise and interesting educational video.
I own both Viberg work boots and casual service boots. Work boots weigh in at 3.6 pounds, casual boots at 2.1, both were tough to break in due to thick leather.
However, the support and comfort these boots offer still blow my mind and have completely changed my expectations for footwear. Even the authoritative clomp of my footstep in these boots lends a strange feeling of power and confidence.
Anyways. Thanks for more great content
phillip johnson thank you very much.
Awesome awesome! This has got to be one of the coolest pair of boots to see pulled apart and then resoled! Of course I’m dreaming of working on the rail as a throwback to childhood fantasies. Great job and amazing thought, care and workmanship!!!
Patrick McMahon thank you so much for your kind words!
This is one of the few times that the algorithm puts me onto some seriously quality content!
Fantastic video!
Subscribed!
I'm drooling over this pair, never seen something so well-built. I'm gonna keep Viberg in mind next time I need boots for a lifetime.
Appreciate the shoutout to the working men and women that get us our goods and commodities
Alan these folks make the wheel turn in all countries especially America!
@@TrentonHeath all 14 of them! Fresh fruits and veggies trucker here, UK!
I do not what it is but watching you guys work,just de stresses me from a long day at work,keep up the good work,from NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
Taz Din thank you very much for watching! Take care of yourself, health wise, over in England.
@@TrentonHeath Thank You scary times at the moment,but your videos making isolation easier for me.
The steel plate helps when walking around scrap yards or facilities that cut, bend, or twist metals. Those metal shards can come right through a vibram or leather sole and puncture your foot.
I use to work in a scrap yard and had matterhorn boots and they r 11 years old, bottoms look cut but nothing ever punctured them and they are still great boots , probably could use a new sole
Super job as always. Now that's a Heavy duty pair of boots. These boots will be able to be re-soled many, many times.
Dave Pelfrey thank you very much.
You two always do blow me away with your refurbish videos. Absolutely amazing work, and great video!
Justin Summersell thank you very much!
Heath, you are 100% correct about the steel plate. The Army green jungle boot had a stainless steel plate in the sole, starting in 1966, to prevent punji stakes from impaling Soldiers' feet. The drawback, at least in my experience, was that you couldn't comfortably wear them in colder weather, because your feet got colder....my theory is that the steel plate conducted the cold, but it could just be that the nylon canvas on the boot just couldn't keep the heat in.
Awesome transformation !
What a fantastic job. The boots looked so good after being repaired,
I'd probably wear them at my wedding!
How the hell do these guys do this work on boots for less than a new pair of boots? These guys are like artists, those are essentially custom boots now. Very impressive.
Another terrific job Heath...! I know about working on the rails, did it for 42 years but was an engineer.... The trainmen and switchmen really had to have sturdy reliable boots and a defined heel was a rule for boots... Those boots are job ready after you got a hold of them....! Beautiful job as usual...!
Its neat to see what you are getting when you buy really expensive quality workboots. Compared to Timbs or even cheap Red Wings this is a whole other level of quality.
There's always something to be said about good craftsmanship. Nothing can compare to something carefully and lovingly built.
Thanks for explaining the way the last ‘bends’ over the heel nails.... another great video ! Stay safe you guys ....best wishes from the uk🙂
Steve Riley thank you very much and you stay safe as well!
Brings back memories. My old job always put me in contact with railroaders. I knew an old conductor who had a pair of lifetime guaranteed boots. The boot company had to replace the soles once or twice a year. Remember that tracks are made of some of the most abrasive stone imaginable and a train is a mile long. Two miles from the engine and back. The railroads eventually hired taxis to transport the conductor back to the engine. After they did away with the caboose and brakeman.
I had no idea this could be done and now I am wanting to do over my workboots before going back to work so I dont have to break in a new pair lol
My wesco’s are the same way. The box they came in weighed over 11 lbs and took over 5 weeks of daily wear to get them broken in, but after 20 years on the railroad I treated myself to custom boots that will carry me through the rest of my career. The old adage is, “you can tell a good conductor by the wear on his boots.” Being an engineer I just chuckle at the conductors that have yet to figure out that Caterpillar boots from the local Big Box store don’t hold up. Yes, my boots cost me over $600 but the comfort I get and knowing that all I’ll need is a resole job to get me through my career, is more than worth it. Glad to see you guys taking care of these shoes
Aww, I miss the long process, and the sounds of the parts being removed...therapeutic!! great job though.
Awesome job! Not only is your profession a skill, but it truly is a talent you behold. I can tell you take pride in your work. Keep it up.
Nathan Sopkin thank you and very kind of you.
Heath, you're killing me. I'm sure all the single ladies would love a 12-month poster of you guys. Just an idea.
Lesley Feldman 😁 Haha...thanks!
LOL. Just the single ones????
Um yes please? Not even single but hell i like a hard working man.
Martin tough look.
@@BarqueCat2 Well hell, how you doing? LOL
I really love the craftsmanship going into every shoe/boot you guys restore. It’s like seing a master restoring an old car to its former glory. Keep up my masters ❤️
Björn Eidehall thank you so much. We continue to try and make our videos better each time.
Greatest boots I’ve ever owned. I’ve had mine for 30 years
I can believe it! They were built like a tank.
This was awesome to watch. I love watching shoe cobblers work. The ability to fix footwear instead of tossing it is great. So much nostalgia and tradition in it. I'm lucky to have a cobbler close to me. Unfortunately when he retires that's it. Three generations of shoe repair gone.
Please don't cut from part to part, I really enjoy the long process of taking the shoe apart! Especially in self quarantine times, I really got a lot of time to kill! I wouldn't mind a 30 minute long video at all :D Haha! Stay healthy Trenton and Heath..
That's too long for the bullshit Google algorithm
@@octavius9685 Oh I didn't know about that, what's the Google algorithm about?
Joshua Prawiro it promotes videos which are shorter around 10 minutes, and doesn’t push other videos to as widespread of audiences. among other things.
Joshua Prawiro@ You can play video in slow motion and thus lengthening its duration. 😂
Yes, and a nice 360 degree before and after so we can admire all the handiwork 😁👍
It's just nice to watch an American craftsman do his work. Thank you
Great video as per usual. I appreciate your hard work in this times of need. Keep the good content comming!
Thank you so much!
I wouldn't change anything them boots are made for working and not made to be a lightweight. You are very talented at your job.
Island Gin thank you very much.
Heath: “the steel plate is to keep nails from coming up through the sole.” Also Heath: [pounds nails into the sole]
Ha ha. Let's just hope that work site nail doesn't come in from an angle.
In the army, the jungle boots had steel plates to protect from punji stakes. The label actually said "spike protective".
@John the jungle boots I'm referring to are Vietnam-era boots, black leather lowers with OD green fabric uppers and very large lugs in the sole. They are much lighter than these in the video,and have vent/drain holes in the instep area. They were designed to dry out fast, not get the treads clogged with mud and...protect from spikes (primarily from booby traps).
My brother was a conductor when he was younger and some hobos, in an attempt to rob him and the other dudes, buried a board with nails in the gravel. He stepped on it. Nearly severed the tendon that runs in the arch of your foot.
they're not climbing boots,FRA (gov) mandates that conductors have puncture prrof soles. I've done both, climbed poles and rode trains. Pole climbing boots have a defined heel, more like what he cobbler is replacing them with.
Love it when you guys work on boots. Especially well used and beaten up work boots. Straight glow up!
Henning Nilsen thank you very much.
I'm so happy you explained why the nails don't go right through! It's really been playing on my mind!! LOL
Yet another amazing restoration; I'm quite hooked on your videos now and am trying to locate such a craftsmen as you guys, here in the UK.
You are an artist!
I wore work boots my entire career (electric utility) and appreciate the quality of a good pair of work boots. The last brand I purchased were Red Wings, electrical hazard rated. They were the best work boots I ever had
Great video, thanks.
Thanks for explaining the tacks not coming through. I was just going to ask if that's what the metal foot shape did. Great video!
ARob's Precision Rifle Channel thank you
Nothing like seeing an old pair of boots being restored. Priceless!
I wore Red Wing logger boots my whole railroad career. Not the most comfortable but worn like iron and protected my feet
Another great job and great craftsmanship. Particularly enjoyed seeing work boots being done.
novembermiss thank you very much.
novembermiss thank you very much.
Back many years ago the green and black jungle boots worn by the Army had metal plate on the sole. After a while the metal would crack and you could hear a click as you walked.
I still wear my jungle boots with the steel plate. They are great boots 😊
Heath, the master craftsmen, works his magic once again! Great job. I spent the morning writing coronavirus communications for the hospital I work for. This was such a great escape. Thanks! Stay healthy, my friend.
Thank you so much for what you do! Stay safe my friend.
Trenton & Heath I appreciate that! We’re doing our best, although people in hospitals are working really hard right now, and doing so under tough circumstances. But, we’re all in this together and somehow will get through it. I hope Potter and Sons isn’t impacted. In a way, the fact that you recently closed your store to walk-in business was timed perfectly, as people are being asked not to move around much. All the best to you guys.
Brilliant job on those boots. Was nice to watch something a bit more technically challenging.
Russell Chapman Esq. Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.
In our old neighbourhood my parents used to take our worn shoes to a family friend who was a shoe cobbler. It’s a shame these days how we throw things out waaay to quickly. Fascinating how you gents give shoes and boots a new life. I always look forward to your new video/ posts. Keep up the great work!!
Peter Francolini thank you so much!
Older military boots had a steel plate inside the sole. They called them spike or pungee resistant.
Therapeutic, highly professional, honest craftsmanship and passion. Those are just a few words that embody your channel, the video's therein and in general just the work you guys do.
Would be great to see some reactions of the customers when they see their beloved boots renewed.
The owner left 2 comments above.
It’s good to see the original plan change as new things come up and work your way through new ideas as to how to do it best as possible. Great work
I work on the railroad and the ballast (rocks) the rails and ties sit on, are super jagged and are brutal to our boots.
Watching you is a true pleasure . You are a craftsman .God bless
Looks like I'm into boot restoration now, who knew?!
Excellent post!! Love Viberg boot construction
Metal plate is a rquired safety feature. However they're being replaced by the much lighter composite plates now.
I got some cheap Dunlop boots made out of rubber. They got steel toe and rubber sole. They claim to be nail proof and they are indeed. I've stepped on a nail and started putting weight on it once too see how good they are. With 300 pounds on top the rubber just bended a lot but the nail didn't go through and they are pretty comfy.
I don’t know what it is but watching these boot Reno’s is so satisfying.....
It's kind of a misnomer but we always called the metal plate a "steel shank." But you were right, it supplements the steel toe to protect your feet in an industrial setting.
In line with Najeeb's comment - I'm envious of your skills and talent and it is great to see something being done manually and with a quality result.
Can you guys do a review on the Red Wing 877, I'm a big fan of Red Wings.
James Gamez We’ll definitely try. Red Wings are great boots. 👍🏻
Shout-out to Viberg! Made right here in my hometown of Victoria British Columbia, just down the road from my house. Expensive, but hands down some of the best work boots you can buy. The best part is you can visit the shop and get measured for custom fit boots.
Sounds like Peyton Manning has turned into a Cobbler in retirement. Just waiting for him to scream OMAHA!
You are to your trade, what a surgeon is to his. Bravo!
I was curious how much weight you were able to take off these boots
You are a true craftsman! This was my first time looking at your site; and only by sheer luck. Today was my lucky day. Great channel.
I wish you reweighed it again, show the newest weight AFTER changing it.
Thank you guys for taking pride in your job. Is very inspiring watching real Craftsmen at work
**standing ovation**
SCD Observer thank you so much!
oh my god....a cobbler...do you know how many young people dont know what that is....amazing work....
kidstl me thank you so much
What happened to the intro music? My brain was kind of already playing the melody and was confused when it didn’t play 😂
Tessa H Wow...how did we miss that?! Sorry, we’ll definitely have it on the next video. 😉
Yup for puncture protection! I use these boots too. they are amazing although heavy. They do their job for sure!
Without seeing his face, i swear its Peyton Manning giving these boots a makeover...lol.
Exactly!!!
Metal plate is for both puncture protection and also to distribute your weight when on a ladder or gaffing a pole.
My dad always said “There are two things in life you should never skimp on...shoes and toilet paper”
The Dom your dad was correct. 😀
I don't own a pair of shoes or boots that are worth resoling but I enjoy these videos anyway.
I never realized how many steps there are to a resole. I like how you deconstruct the boot and then rebuild it.You guys do great work.
The metal plate is to stop dirty syringes piercing the boot !
Giovanni Amabile LoL among other things....
Amusing but a syringe needle, even if it was miraculously planted in the ground vertically, couldn't pierce the thick rubber & leather sole anyway. 🐗
That is a heavy duty pair of boots! Enjoyed seeing what goes into a boot like that.
Anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like Peyton Manning's?
Nationwide is on your side....let's hear you sing it, Heath!!!
I believe someone mentioned it once before. 😂
I'm sitting here and my wife was like "what is Peyton talking about" 😂😂😂
Trenton & Heath , definitely a similarity in tone with Payton. Where are you from? The thing I’m picking up, accent-wise, is that you pronounce “on” like I pronounce “own.” Just curious! Great video!
f308gtb1977 Haha...originally from GA but have lived in TN for quite a while now. Yeah, I’m a UT grad like Peyton. 😉
All I can say is Wow! And I hope you find some young people who have the same passion for this beautiful trade. It should never die.
James Mosley thank you very much!
Beautiful results. Those boots are amazingly tough.
Barry Mantelli thank you and yes they are.
I loved seeing real work boots being refinished and augmented for use. Great video.
Katrina Levin thank you!
Interesting. I have never watched the whole process of doing a custom resole. Great video. Truly nice to see that Good Ole American Craftsmanship is still alive and well. Also great to see someone who is a true craftsman and obviously proud of what they do. Nice that you go the extra mile to make something better than new again and meet the need of a Real True Blue Collar worker who needs a boot that is a tool of his trade. Great job!
As Always, May God Bless you and yours!
Quality goods deserve quality maintenance and repair.
You guys do great work. Wish you were closer...
I’m rewatching this video for the second time now. Love these boots and how you transformed them back!
Gotta love boots that are held together with nails. Excellent work.