Cobbling & Cars: I help men improve the way they think and look through education and entertainment regarding men's dress shoes & fashion. I also showcase my 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass I'm resto-modding, well as some other cool cars. Shoes and cars for me are a hobby, passion, and healthy addiction, not my livelihood.
Love these types of videos, I’d say we need more like it but at the same time I understand the cost of getting new shoes and the wife. I have about 60 pairs of shoes and my wife hates it when I get a new one.
Outstanding review and very interesting to get your thoughts on this style. I have over 20 pairs of AE but no AE sneaker shoes yet as I have been rather unconvinced by the sneaker/dress shoe combination . I might well try a pair of this type now though. However, by far the most attractive feature of the production is not actually the sneakers (pulchritudinous though they indeed are), but your absolutely fabulous dog - a truly splendid breed.
A couple hours after I released this video, I tried to edit out a few seconds of bad video through RU-vid editor, which I’ve only used once or twice. In doing so, I actually deleted out the first 10 minutes of the video, forcing me to re-upload the entire video. If you were one of the two people that commented on the original video before it got deleted, please note that I did not “delete” your comments! I was forced to re-upload it since I ruined the original version. Thanks, and sorry for the inconvenience!
LOL, too late! These here I wear generally as nice sneakers. I DID just buy a pair of dress sneakers, but they're the nicest & best looking of the type though. The video just came out today: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Shs6R1FQKOQ.html
It's hard to say without looking at them, but if you use brown, and don't like it, you can always darken it to black. You'd probably have to sand them back down after dying them black to make them brown.
Found this after reading a lot of silly solutions (adding water was the commonest 😄). Nice to find a man with beautiful leather shoes who goes through the issues properly. Thanks.
When you wear an open collar white shirt, V-neck T-shirts, which are cut low, show through the shirt. It would be nice to find V-necks that aren't cut so low.
To be honest, it's held up fine, but I really haven't used it in a couple years. My mother in law JUST asked me about stretching one of her new shoes, so I may get it out!
Hi. Love your videos. I just applied my first protective half soles on my Gucci Jordaans. There is that slight gap along the edge. Do you have any suggestions for filling that? I don't want to over-sand, which is one reason I didn't take it to a cobbler... they seem to narrow the overall width of the outer sole too much in their sanding. I tried the filler by Saphir, but it is too thin and runny... would take 10 coats to fill, and the gap isn't even that deep. I'd say its minimal, but I do want to fill it. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
I'm glad you like them! As far as filling the edge... I looked up the Jordaan: it looks like a loafer, so I'm assuming the gap is because the sole edge had wear on it before the rubber half soles were installed? It's not an ideal scenario for an expensive shoe, but if the edge of the sole is black, maybe you could use RTV silicone? The biggest risk you run is the edge looking sloppy. Me personally, especially now that I have over 3 dozen pairs of shoes, I generally do not put rubber half soles on my more expensive and or elegant shoes, since I have many others to wear.
This is really some amazing street rodding! Love the setup! Had a 71 442 455 t400 car with some Mondello work done to it. I can say exhaust really does amazing things on a wamed over Olds 455. Not sure which pistons he's running and which heads. I had similar fuel system with 1/2" lines and Blue pump back then. The part that amazed me the most was the modifications done to the bell housing to make that fit an BOP pattern. Pretty clever back then! Nicely done sir!
That foot-measuring thing is nonsense. it burns time every time I go into a shoe store, and then I have to explain that the shoes they bring don't fit because that measuring thing is nonsense. Go to famous footwear and try a bunch of sizes and know what you're for the brands - experiment for yourself self, and don't let a 2 weak job novice talk you into a size because the tool from the orientation video on day one says this is you.
Ummm, okay? You're obviously entitled to your opinion, but I believe you'e wrong. I believe relying SOLELY on the Brannock device is wrong. I believe most people don't know their ball length, or how to properly measure their foot width. I also think most men don't understand the other anatomical subtleties Brian discusses in this video. I do agree with you that a relatively inexperienced fitter can be harmful, but I don't possibly see how you could actually listen to what Brian has to say here and NOT get tremendous value out of it. But that's just my $0.02. You do you. If you've got a better way that works for you, all the better. If you don't like my info, great, just pass over it. Then again, maybe something here can mesh with your way and help you be better?
@@CobblerBob We disagree. That's OK. I'm currious if you condition the inside of your shoes. I have a bunch that I do because its a separate glove leather liner. I put mink oil in an old pair of stiff unlined boots I got on Poshmark and it really softened them up nicely. Your thoughts?
In my opinion: To answer the question, shoe polish is shoe polish. The super glaasy shine you used to see when soldiers were drafted & not careered in with socialistic benefits, was a black satan paraffin turpentine cream polish. It was never supposed to be a mirror shine because it was a satan polish. So it's largely about technique not brand. Polish isn't make up & much of that popular brand will not save the leather from sudden impact like a thick old school Kiwie product. Most importantly, high gloss shoes ruin photo shoots. That's why models hardly wear overly shiny shoe. So hard for older gentlemen to understand when their outfits look good they want to go the extra mile.
I disagree that "shoe polish is shoe polish", but you do you. I believe the chemical composition of the polish does have an effect on the leather, and therefore affects it's longevity. I still appreciate you taking time to watch and comment.
Interesting... I released this video 2 years ago (Oct 2022) and at that time Kiwi was everywhere. I JUST looked because of your comment, and according to their website, it looks like Walmart no longer carries it in the store! It is available via shipping from Walmart and from Amazon though. It looks like even CVS isn't carying it? Wow.
As you mentioned it is DANGEROUS to cut with utility knife, suggest you better wear a pair of " Cut Proof " glove for protection which is not expensive on eBay or Amazon !
Your restorations are always amazing - the thing I love most about shoes is I find they gain their character and best look the more you wear - so used shoes are a dream since someone else has already done the work for you! Robert, I noticed that you got a really cool poster the 'Oldsmobile'... I fell in love with that car the first time I watched the film 'Evil Dead' starring Bruce Campbell - I highly recommend it if you've not seen. Sam Raimi the director has the same Oldsmobile pop up in other films he did (like Drag Me To Hell). Brilliant stuff!
Thank you!! I'm not sure if you've seen my more recent videos, but I started documenting the build up of a 1971 Olds Cutlass I bought in June of 2023 on here too.
Sorry, everything on my channel tends to be detail oriented. I usually do have time stamped topics in the description if you want to jump ahead though.
Good video. Great presentation. HOWEVER...you said anything that gets on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream rather quickly. NOT TRUE. That's what makes skin, skin. Your epidermus (skin) is designed to block the stuff you touch from getting into your bloodstream. Otherwise, you would have Dawn dishwashing soap coursing through your arteries after washing dishes. That aside, THANK YOU for this informative video.
I am a CUTLASS FREAK... My FAVORITE was a '77 Dr Supreme with Brown metallic paint and yellow pinstripe 403 and Cragar Mags I got in 1987 I had a '73 2 Dr Supreme that was JUST as sweet A '77 4 DR that was a Great car that I had to sell for a T100 4x4 and a 2 Dr Cutlass salon that was near death when I bought it for $400 BUTT... The 8 track worked! One day I'm getting another .... I had to have a DAILY after my Caddillac DTS got hit by BULLWINKLE so I got a "PANTHER CAR" LTC... ALWAYS been a GM guy but for DAILY DRIVERS it was "PRACTICAL" and I LOVE IT but NOTHING is as SEXY as a 2 Door "PRE 90's" Cutlass Supreme I LOVE BIG AMERICAN CARS and I LOATHE Modern SUV/CROSSOVERS!
Bob and all: The 78 wagon sports the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour sticker. The car attended the GM Black Lake stop and Muskegon stop. Also the steering wheel is Eckler with a repop 1966 Corvette horn button. While the adapter and horn switch is a 72 Buick GS repop. Also the stainless steel vent visors were removed from my 89 Sheriff caprice. Also, you cannot fake 3 row delete, as the 3 seat version has an ashray back there.
I sure wish they would bring back the made in America Oldsmobile? The 1974 Oldsmobile Cutless was the most popular car of all time. How do I know that?It was the most stolen car because of low price and reliability. My 1974 Oldsmobile was really nice.
I noticed that when welding thw shift link, your torch tip was near an inch from the work piece. Try keeping it closer to one inch. I get that this was a confined space weld, but it will greatly increase penetration by being closer
@@CobblerBob There's a photo online of President Obama with his feet up on his desk. You can clearly see the sole savers, and the hole that he wore through the sole saver, and shoe sole.
Yes, I understand, but to be honest, I've tried a couple times to do some kind of give-away, and they just don't get traction. I guess my channel just doesn't have the views to make it fly. There was one I did where I did a give-away on a pair of black Johston & Murphy cap toe oxfords, and a gentleman from Sri Lanka won them. I did send them to him even though the shipping was exorbatently expensive, and I stated continental US only, but the bright side was he was SO so thankful and grateful to get them because of the harsh economnic conditions where he was at. That feedback was pretty gratifying. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7DRL3CjCpUE.html
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Am a Oldsmobile guy & tech work on many , that 1976 is breaking my heart I have the same one got with a 5 speed new , time has taken it told so I found a 1976 Cutlass S and the parts from my Dark Blue 442 are now on my 76 Cutlass S ( DNA 442 ) great video. 🍩🍩☕️👀😎👍🇺🇸
Bob, I have been watching and enjoying your videos for about a year now. I had the 71 red Cutlass convertible and wish I could have talked to you in person. Hope to see you next year.
I have Oxblood AE shoes that I use plum Pure Polish cream polish on. I use water resistant light brown on my Walnut AEs. Believe it or not, the Walnut PP I have is DARKER than the light brown.
I'm totally enjoying your videos! Would it make sense to dye the upper threads black? Also, have you ever looked into the Chinese Cobbler Sewing Machine? Not sure how the stitch is same or different. Lots of RU-vid videos on how to make them motorized.
Yes, or you could just use a black thread on top. NO, but I think I saw a video on them once... maybe I need to look into it? For a little over $100, it might be worth trying?? Then again, these days I spend more time in the garage than cobbling.
car ha a paint code colouring shoes by the seat of your pants, either you get it or muck it up.try magic marker has anyone ever used a spray gun to colur match
Bob, the fine thread bolts for tranny adapter plate, don’t you want to use grade 8 , the yellowish color bolts for proper hardness vs annealed? The ones you are using, are they stainless? I always thought stainless is more brittle and threads tend to gaul more unless you use some type of thread lube? I’m not 100% sure… I always worry about this in high stress, high shear automotive applications…
The bolts for the transmission adapter are the ones that came with the kit, so I guess I’m trusting TransDapt on this one. I have used stainless bolts for things like accessories and intake manifolds. I don’t know for sure their properties, but they felt comparable to grade 5. That’s a good question though.
Bob, thanks. This is why, especially when buying shoes new, I tend to get them on the more snug side. Good quality leather, by nature, tends to stretch and loosen with heat, sweat and the stress of walking in them for miles at a time. I’ve noticed as I’ve started to buy more higher end shoes that when they fit like a glove, with a higher arch (that for me) they are way, WAY more comfortable over time. Those great 10k step shoes in my collection, that I can walk in all day tend to be the snug ones that loosen up from when I put them on to just in the first few dozen steps, they just loosen up and settle in perfectly!
Yes, great points. I wish I had more choice in the size of these MacNeils, but I got them second hand (they were $250 shipped, where they’d be $800 I believe for shell).
True, but as far as damage, that’s why I say to not wipe it. The small amount that gets on the outside is so minimal it shouldn’t hurt anything (never has for me). Of course you do you, but many are still going to be extremely concerned about bacteria and want some way to treat it.
I tried these on a too big pair of Lethato (I know, I know). Mine did exactly the same as yours and rubbed / slipped down immediately. I found them to be too unstable and not strong enough. Like others have commented, I too prefer tongue pads.
Im glad to have found you. I also have one foot doing one thing and the other does another. Well the joint on one toe is locked so that one thing. then the hammer toes. oh boy. shoe stretcher is coming I will let you know. But I used coconut oil on the insides and they are stretching out.
