I'm OVERHAULING My Clarks Wallabee Boots

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  • @TrentonHeath
    @TrentonHeath  Рік тому +11

    Special Anson Belt offer here: ansonbelt.com/trent Get 6 POSSIBLE belt combos for under $100. Thanks Anson Belt for sponsoring this video.

    • @fatcatpeople
      @fatcatpeople 7 місяців тому

      Good work how much do you charge. I have like 3 pair.

  • @jacobbwalters8133
    @jacobbwalters8133 Рік тому +116

    Wow! I think this is the first Wallabee resole ever on UA-cam- clearly there was a reason lol. Great job!

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  Рік тому +11

      Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

    • @rogerstlaurent8704
      @rogerstlaurent8704 Рік тому +11

      The Wallabee Shoes are like a Timex Watch no one wants to repair neither one of them

    • @Truffles-fk3du
      @Truffles-fk3du Рік тому +4

      I think you are in error Jacob. This isnt the first Wallabee resole on UA-cam. It's the first resole EVER! (They did it purely for the UA-cam fans, dont deny it!)

  • @kernsolomon5794
    @kernsolomon5794 11 місяців тому +5

    Happy to see this video. Clark's are a household name in the Caribbean...glad to see one being restored

    • @BongDonkySecret77
      @BongDonkySecret77 2 години тому

      Not just in West Indies. Here in Southern California as well.

  • @David_Watts
    @David_Watts Рік тому +58

    The coolest thing about this video is that it shows how y'all can pretty much do whatever y'all want, to just about any shoe out there!! This, along with that Walmart video and anything's possible! Man, the perks to having the skill and your own shop are crazy!! 😆 We'll have to come up with some off the wall ideas for the next video! 👍💪

    • @CoachTylerJohnston
      @CoachTylerJohnston Рік тому

      Yeah this makes me think of how I'd want to upgrade other pairs of my shoes.

    • @stephenremington8448
      @stephenremington8448 Рік тому

      Off the wall, skate shoes resoled with car tyre tread!

    • @David_Watts
      @David_Watts Рік тому

      @@stephenremington8448 Dude! Sandals are one thing; Van's?? Nah...

    • @stephenremington8448
      @stephenremington8448 Рік тому

      @@David_Watts Or something else with car tyre tread, it's the car tyre tread on a shoe that is the main point.

    • @nikoscabc123
      @nikoscabc123 Рік тому

      @@stephenremington8448I had it done to my old MBT’s! It looks and feels amazing!

  • @paulweber1740
    @paulweber1740 Рік тому +17

    The sound of that old school leather cutting wheel is my absolute most favorite sound in the world. I love it every single time. It’s organic and real and sounds like work and craft and care. Fantastic.

  • @nodieusa
    @nodieusa Рік тому +38

    This is brilliant! Those soles are really cushy and now lined with wool these things must be a joy to wear on cool dry weather!

  • @gbrooke5580
    @gbrooke5580 Рік тому +11

    What makes this build so amazing is what little you had to work with.They came out great!

  • @fast-eddie-clarke
    @fast-eddie-clarke Рік тому +11

    it's a joy coming home from working on a Saturday and being able to relax a bit with a coffee and a new video by you guys!

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  Рік тому +1

      We really appreciate you watching! Glad you enjoy.

    • @KA4UPW
      @KA4UPW Рік тому

      Right!

  • @fingerluck
    @fingerluck Рік тому +1

    As i watching this thousand miles away from your shop and wonder one day or sooner, i want to send my wallabee for a resole. A neat and nicely done by you, amazing!

  • @chocolatefrenzieya
    @chocolatefrenzieya Рік тому +5

    The fact you hand-sewed leather, AND without a thimble, completely blew my mind.

  • @chriskoran836
    @chriskoran836 Рік тому +3

    You both always manage to find the perfect balance between artisan and ASMR in your videos. Thanks for always sharing tip & tricks while also keeping us involved with the incredible camera angles that also show the materials and machinery involved in this trade!

  • @MrAbric77
    @MrAbric77 Рік тому +5

    Since I discovered your videos I watch them all.
    You are skillful and remember me of the love for a well done job by my grandfather, who made wood sabots in his small workshop.
    Greetings from Italian Alps.

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  Рік тому +2

      That’s great, Riccardo! I love meat memories like that. We appreciate you watching!
      By the way, we’ve both been to Italy many times, including the Alps. Such a beautiful area!

  • @lianjyesu3239
    @lianjyesu3239 Рік тому +10

    LOVE the craft and the dedication. Nothing but salute!

  • @DMorgan77
    @DMorgan77 Рік тому +12

    That was awesome. So cool when you trimmed the lining down to not change the size of the boot.
    Side note, I've had my Anson belts since Sept '21 and they're great (back then you could get 3 belts and 3 buckles for $99).

  • @milesparris4045
    @milesparris4045 Рік тому

    It's a pleasure watching you enjoying what you do. I'm also lucky that I enjoy my work.

  • @leederdavid4782
    @leederdavid4782 Рік тому +2

    What an awesome job. They look great and the sheep’s wool is a fitting upgrade.

  • @Medevah
    @Medevah Рік тому +3

    Your channel motivated me to buy my first pair of boots, and I used what I learned from you (and a few others) about build quality, welts, and stacked heels, when making my selection. Never thought I could pull off boots in a white collar environment. Seriously, my feet and I thank you for guiding me to the rabbit hole.

  • @CaptainWillard830
    @CaptainWillard830 Рік тому +2

    Oh man! You took me back to my junior high school days, in the early 80s. We called these “Chukka Boots,” and the kids who could afford them, were cool kids. My good friend, Oscar, loved them so much, that’s all he wore from 1st grade through high school. I never owned a pair, I was a brown Sperry top siders kinda kid. I was the kid who wore jordache jeans, top siders, collared shirts from the Go Around, and skinny ties. I was really into Rick Springfield and Cheap Trick back then. Excellent video. I’m going to be sending you guys a pair of British military desert boots. They are one size to big

    • @TrentonHeath
      @TrentonHeath  Рік тому +2

      That’s awesome! I remember a lot of that from my childhood as well. Let us know if we can help.

  • @beegchunguz7425
    @beegchunguz7425 4 місяці тому

    This was a ridiculously satisfying refurbish. I love the width of the sheep lining you cut down.

  • @bloodshot6
    @bloodshot6 Рік тому

    Clarks Wallabee are one of my favorites, cool to see the restoration.

  • @blanket8452
    @blanket8452 Рік тому +1

    I was skeptical because I was looking for EDC belts, and I wasn’t sure Anson belts was for my me. I took your advice, checked it out and couldn’t be more pleased with the quality, price, and ease of ordering. Love what I got and how it arrived! Thanks! Enjoy your videos because you talk right even if I only wear Merrell’s

  • @gtrplr778
    @gtrplr778 Рік тому +4

    Impressive work, the number of skills you demonstrated really stands out. The insole stitching was my favorite part, fine attention to detail. The result was as good, or even better than new. Kool vid.

  • @robertr2952
    @robertr2952 Рік тому

    Heath, you sir out did yourself in this video. This has to be one of my favorites of all time,very cool !!

  • @jodykidp5396
    @jodykidp5396 Рік тому

    ALWAYS a great video with you guys! Heath you worked a bit of extra magic on these shoes with the wool lining.. I'm in Knoxville TN. You guys take care over there in your part of Tennessee.. We love coming that way for a visit... Stay blessed and protect your peace..

  • @charlestatem3099
    @charlestatem3099 5 місяців тому

    Had an original suede pair back in the ‘70s. Most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Florsheim actually had a pebble grain leather copy that was kid lined. Beautiful wearing shoes. Really nice job on your pair .

  • @davidedward13
    @davidedward13 Рік тому

    This video brought me back to the early ’70s. My older brother had a pair, I thought they were cool.
    I appreciate the man hours you put into the making.

  • @williamhicken1206
    @williamhicken1206 Рік тому +1

    A long time since I've seen a pair of these. Great job! I bet your feet will love that lining. Sometimes it's a real advantage to have a cobbler in the family!

  • @corneliabraun9071
    @corneliabraun9071 Рік тому

    Oh what a wonderful work . Conny .

  • @josephrhoades2464
    @josephrhoades2464 Рік тому

    SnoSeal those bad boys! Best one from you guys. Love the wool lining!

  • @eveb446
    @eveb446 Рік тому

    Glad to see that you were working on your own shoe. I hope that they will keep your feet warm next Winter.

  • @PhilipSmith-e9t
    @PhilipSmith-e9t 8 місяців тому

    This was well done and while I like seeing the standard welt reconstruction/ resole that you do so well, this was far more interesting as it required a different approach. The shearling liner and trimming was clever and the final outcome looks great. Well done!

  • @boat6868
    @boat6868 Рік тому

    They look great. Love my wool socks during the winter.

  • @rmsbrooks5606
    @rmsbrooks5606 Рік тому

    It is a comfort to see that you guys (being in the shoe restoration business) shoes look as messed up as ours. I have a pair of Sperry Women's Wallaby boots with leather soles I'd love to be restored. I've had them for years and refuse to throw them away.

  • @ernievame
    @ernievame Рік тому

    You are a true artist. What a patience and set of skills!

  • @belsarerc
    @belsarerc Рік тому

    Wowww!! That is some awesome craftsmanship!!!! Always love you guys!

  • @later_daze_4080
    @later_daze_4080 Рік тому

    This is the dopest video I've watched on youtube in a long time. Wallabee's rule and adding the lining to them was a great idea!

  • @MrRubenixa
    @MrRubenixa Рік тому

    Amazing wok, wish I still had my og ones, the leather on those was butter smooth and worn perfectly

  • @DarkFire515
    @DarkFire515 Рік тому

    Incredible restoration job! They're probably better now than the day the left the factory.

  • @richies6750
    @richies6750 Рік тому

    Amazing restoration of these clarks wallabee, I have some maple suede wallabees. 8 years ago I had leather ones similar to these. 🥰

  • @joeychuck
    @joeychuck Рік тому

    Great job. I used to wear those all the time in the early 90s too. I was worried the sheep's wool would make them too tight, but you answered that too. Well done.

  • @chauntikleer
    @chauntikleer Рік тому

    I have to imagine that those crepe rubber soles are so comfortable to walk on. And the wool lining, perfect for the winter time. I want a pair.

  • @gagecarty4290
    @gagecarty4290 Рік тому

    You really have to love your pair of Wallabies, just to have them resoled forget about the winterizing

  • @stevenmichener366
    @stevenmichener366 Рік тому

    That sure was a lot of work and I appreciate your high quality craftsmanship.

  • @brookeggleston9314
    @brookeggleston9314 Рік тому

    What you really need are some Merino wool socks. Two sources I use are Quince(low prices for high quality goods, and free shipping) and LL Bean. I live in Western Massachusetts, and I've been wearing socks from both sources in my Tecovas and Thursday Boots for the past three winters. My feet haven't been cold, not even during the subzero temperatures we had in February!

  • @stephenrountree3214
    @stephenrountree3214 Рік тому

    I’ve had a pair of dockers desert boots resoled. I personally stitched the midsole on with a jerk hook and had the cobbler install a cristy sole. Mad respect for using plantation crepe.

  • @brianbanks3044
    @brianbanks3044 Рік тому

    i just love watching that heavy duty sewing machine punch so easily through all those materials

  • @joaquin-jacknava2696
    @joaquin-jacknava2696 Рік тому

    Great job on the resole. They should keep your toes warm now. Have a blessed weekend gentlemen.

  • @carlpaladino427
    @carlpaladino427 Рік тому

    I used to wear out the outside heel really quick. The we so comfortable new, wore the all through HS and college. Going to have to order the Anson belts.

  • @KanadeTachibana
    @KanadeTachibana Рік тому +1

    That was the most difficult resole I've ever seen. Props to you, man.

  • @slamtilt01
    @slamtilt01 Рік тому +2

    In New Zealand these are called Clark's Nomads. Back in the 1980's these were the ultimate school kid shoe. They had lace tags which kids would decorate to their liking.

  • @celsobasilio135
    @celsobasilio135 Рік тому

    Awesome video guys! Again you guys rock with these projects!,

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan01 Рік тому

    Another one! Those were a hit in the eighties! I loved mine! Great job.

  • @jonkomatsu8192
    @jonkomatsu8192 Рік тому

    Hah!
    That barber's electric clipper allusion for the lining is priceless. This was great! 🤓👍

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 Рік тому

    Love the lining job

  • @sisleymichael
    @sisleymichael Рік тому

    Very cool project! Seriously, you made your shoes into what YOU wanted. That is great. I live in South Texas. Cold is rarely a thing here, for more than a day or two at any one time. Been pondering your sandals for guys. That would be a year-round useful purchase. My mother-in-law gave me a pair of sheep wool lined house shoes / slippers decades ago when we were stationed in Germany (drafty quarters and cold environment!). I wear them so little, they will probably last beyond my time on earth.

  • @murlthomas2243
    @murlthomas2243 Рік тому

    I love Wallabees. Wish I had another pair!

  • @seaknightvirchow8131
    @seaknightvirchow8131 Рік тому +1

    In a world where everything seems so slap dash, you guys are amazing in so many ways.

  • @stephenremington8448
    @stephenremington8448 Рік тому

    Great result! Legendary brand Clarks, even if their signature looks like Clanks! I guess these were only ever intended to be disposable.

  • @katrinalevin4064
    @katrinalevin4064 Рік тому

    I have a pair of Clarks Wanderers and I don't wear them often. I will try to keep them in good shape so that I do not have the disappointment of having to discard them rather than have them resolved. Thanks to your UA-cam channel, I now look for shoes I can resole and keep for years. This is harder with " women's shoes" but I wear traditional shoes, oxfords, boots, etc...

  • @richardmiller3860
    @richardmiller3860 2 місяці тому

    Best boot repair ever.

  • @1357-t9l
    @1357-t9l Рік тому

    It is easier to remove the wallpaper from the wall when dry, as well as the soles of these shoes! Great job!

  • @billystpaul8907
    @billystpaul8907 Рік тому

    One of your best rebuilds yet. You really are a master at your craft. Thanks for making these video's. You now have the most expensive Clarks ever made. It's just like watching a Nick's rebuild..Except you guys talk during yours..

  • @roberthudson1959
    @roberthudson1959 Рік тому

    I loved the specialized cobbler's tool you used to trim the lining!

  • @chefduane3742
    @chefduane3742 Рік тому

    These were all the rage when I was in high school '74-'77. Everybody wore them! Didn't even know there were still available. Re: micro adjust belts. I wear one of those from a different manufacturer. The maker I use offers these compatible with concealed carry which I do. Really nice belts regardless of maker!

  • @lordg3803
    @lordg3803 8 місяців тому

    Amazing Overhaul.

  • @Wordsmyth8
    @Wordsmyth8 Рік тому

    I had a pair of these in college, only they were the tan suede version. Loved those things.

  • @davidethridge5748
    @davidethridge5748 Рік тому

    This is the best cobbler channel on UA-cam thank you for not selling out

  • @paul_domici
    @paul_domici Рік тому

    This was incredible guys!!! Great Job!!!!

  • @johngrant1337
    @johngrant1337 Рік тому

    That shoe is one of my all time favorite shoe ( I live in Florida so no cold feet) great video thanks

  • @TheUncleRuckus
    @TheUncleRuckus Рік тому

    To clean up the rough sanding marks on the soles take that thing you guys use for the hot cork and run it along the perimeter of the sole it should melt the outer layer and smooth out the roughness. 👍👍

  • @tompvic
    @tompvic Рік тому

    Great job. Now I want a Clark’s Wallaby boot (winterized).

  • @ttop64
    @ttop64 Рік тому

    My Tobacco flip flops arrived this past week and they are great.👏🥳They look even better in person. Can't wait to be able to wear them out and about. Ironically they arrived on a day when we were having an ice storm.🥶

  • @tonymendoza4716
    @tonymendoza4716 Рік тому

    I actually did something similar to a pair of Chippewa chukkas. I lined the foot well, as well as the tongue. Worked well, ( they were never winter boots in the first place). I had AMPLE room in the foot well, and they fit much better.

  • @hightemp1
    @hightemp1 Рік тому

    Love those shoes very comfortable! Great video.

  • @ragatrix
    @ragatrix Рік тому

    Such eye candy! The boots were nice, too...

  • @patriciofreire7383
    @patriciofreire7383 Рік тому

    excelente trabajo es un arte la fabricación del calzado o arreglo espero mas videos para aprender saludos desde ecuador

  • @jayfromtexas6718
    @jayfromtexas6718 Рік тому

    Wow! I bet I went through ten pairs of those growing up. That’s the coolest thing ever! I wish I knew the contact cement y’all use. I’m doing a pair of “house shoes” I’ve had for years. The rubber sole finally dry rotted and was coming apart. Got them ready for the resole. Going to use a foam rubber floor mat from Harbor Freight and E6000 glue. Hope it works. If not, the wife will have to throw them out. I can’t bear doing it myself 😢

  • @mzk6550
    @mzk6550 Рік тому

    That was really nice!!!

  • @jeremiahkirby6552
    @jeremiahkirby6552 Рік тому

    Trenton every since childhood cancer cold goes right through me. My hands and feet get freakishly cold. Weston heated socks rock. So nice to have warm feet when it's cold. They are battery powered socks so it you get them get an extra set of batteries.

  • @prestonking5736
    @prestonking5736 3 місяці тому

    I think you did an awesome job wished I had a pair of those shoes maybe one day

  • @gregaustin8114
    @gregaustin8114 Рік тому +1

    I like the added lining to winterize these, but wonder even with trimming it down how tight these would be afterwards. I guess they’d have to start out big.

  • @heywhotsgoinon8286
    @heywhotsgoinon8286 Рік тому

    Good job. As a brit, ive noticed the standard of Clarks shoes has gone down quite a lot in the last few years. I'd love a pair of boots like those now they've been lined.

  • @Kirkorr123
    @Kirkorr123 Рік тому

    That was fun to watch.

  • @vladonweb1
    @vladonweb1 4 місяці тому

    It is a brilliant idea!!!

  • @Rob_conn
    @Rob_conn 9 місяців тому

    Great job !!

  • @masstransprt7129
    @masstransprt7129 Рік тому

    Great work chief!

  • @Mvcrash
    @Mvcrash Рік тому

    As always the craftsmanship is a amazing. However, for the amount of cold weather you get where you live, try 90%Merino wool socks. Then your feet won't sweat in the summer having wool always in your shoes.

  • @KyleSnarr
    @KyleSnarr Рік тому

    Such good stuff!! I welcome more content like this for sure!!

  • @datsunruss
    @datsunruss Рік тому

    Love the creativity- good job

  • @RickCT2000
    @RickCT2000 Рік тому

    Intense job but what a great outcome!

  • @terry2588
    @terry2588 Рік тому +1

    Such great craftsman talent 👍🏽👍🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @mofosoto
    @mofosoto Рік тому

    I wonder if a cheese grater type device would help remove that melted sole. Maybe even something like the grinder that they use on cow hoofs. Such a cool project. Gotta keep building these "dream build" types of projects. Especially if they're just for you; they don't need to always be for a customer or charity or whatever. We see this with all kinds of things like cars, bikes, computers on UA-cam channels doing their "Dream Builds" so it's cool to see one like yours getting in on it too. Please do more!

  • @myvideos2715
    @myvideos2715 Рік тому

    These shoes reminded me of the Kiwi's Nomads that were made during the 70's and 80's. The same styling with the same crepe sole. A very comfortable shoe to wear and walk. I own a pair, only for it to succumbed in the mud of tropical Philippines.

  • @manderpandersalamander9977
    @manderpandersalamander9977 Рік тому

    This was cool to watch!

  • @jerryhubbard4461
    @jerryhubbard4461 3 місяці тому

    I bought this belt kit. I have brown and black. They are actually good belts BUT, after awhile, the lock system gets weak and not while wearing but when you take the belt off, the buckle will fall off. I think what happens it the holes in the lock system wear, get lose and the buckle will come off. I have never tried it but maybe some type of glue may do the trick.

  • @anilchak
    @anilchak Рік тому

    CERTAINLY I DID ENJOY !

  • @MyNewYorkCity.
    @MyNewYorkCity. Рік тому

    I love them Clark's, your right about toes and the cold 🤣👌🏽 great idea.

  • @mightymikethebear
    @mightymikethebear Рік тому

    Yes, the Clarks boots were very poplar at one time. I wore Brown Shoe Company desert boots (that is what the catalog called them) because my dad worked for the company. In my school we wore that type of boot or the red, white and blue Nike shoes and bell bottom jeans. 😎

  • @matthewfairley4101
    @matthewfairley4101 Рік тому

    I have worn Clark’s polyveldt then nature treks. They had an unusual shape but fit my feet like gloves . Most makers use a canoe for a model but Clark’s used a short wide shape that matched my feet exactly.

  • @jordangarrison7402
    @jordangarrison7402 Рік тому

    Was hoping to see a leather midsole with a glued crepe outsole… BUT I really can’t complain… It’s T and H!!