30 Year old Nocona Snake Skin Boots Get Some New Life! 

Thanks for watching! Alligator makes a very beautiful boot. Unfortunately when trimming the soles, cutting towards myself is the most comfortable for me. I’ve cut myself a few times but quickly learned how not to 😂

Thanks!

Yup, dude owes his client a new pair of boots. Tore tf out of the scales.

Cringe hearing the knife scrape off the scales.

God has definitely blessed my life, thank you for the compliment

All glory goes to God who gives me strength and guides my steps

@@Theshoeman02 keep the good work man, slow and steady.

A good snakeskin cowboy boot can last a lifetime with minimal effort & care. Just occasionally condition the skin and have em re-soled when they wear out. I spent 300 on my Nocona python skin 20 years ago and they look brand new. Can easily get another 20 out of em. Now thats an investment that pays dividends.

@@OwlCat-c4b yea I agree! That's smart to do too

That’s awesome! I’ve heard a little bit about the history, but I do know they make the best long lasting soles. I appreciate the new insight and the kind words. God has definitely blessed my life and I hope pass on to others the joy he’s given me.

@@Theshoeman02 I just recently bought a pair of Tecovas python boots, the Barton, what would you recommend for polishing and conditioning, just found your channel, new subscriber here 👍🏻

@@TEXASLOYAL with Python I would recommend Angelus Reptile Exotic Skin Cleaner & Conditioner. It comes in a spray bottle and works wonders on python and other exotic skins

Thanks I’m happy to bring y’all along with me

Great work on these too, cool to see a young guy in a trade like this operating at such a high level. Super informative, cheers

Thank you for watching!

Thank you, with anything it just takes lots of practice and patience.

Thanks 🙏

Thanks!

@@john_realville3449 this job starts at $185 for the full rebuild

No, if you look closely after I put the cork in, that back piece along the waiste of the shoe is the shank

@@richardwesthafer3769 the best thing to do would be to find a small piece of snake skin that matches the boots and patch the area. If you want text me a few pictures of the boots and the area that’s missing and I’ll see what I can do. (559)733-4004

Oliver can my boot be repaired?Send me your contact info please

@@richardwesthafer3769 my business cell is (559)7334004 you can text me a few pictures

@@Theshoeman02 just sent you pics and the culprit

@@richardwesthafer3769 that sounds good I won’t be at my shop until Monday so I’ll talk to you then

So typically we do aim to hit the original holes when sewing on the new sole. Our sewing machines have guides that help us adjust the depth and width of the stitch. Unfortunately it’s a guessing game since your stitching the boot upside down all you can do is pray you have your guides set properly and hope for the best. With practice you do get better, but sometimes the sewing machines like to give us issues. That being said depending on the width of the stitches, if you miss a few holes here and there you won’t have any issues. It doesn’t always look the best, but structurally there’s no problem. Now if it’s a shoe that’s been resoled a few times and each time they missed a few holes, I will recommend a new welt just because the foundation is weak and you risk the sole peeling away from the welt.

Lemon wood pegs take more time to install, and I’ve seen boots come in my shop where they are actually falling out. Brass tacks are a good substitute

Sometimes from the outside it’s hard to tell, but when you felt the sole it was pretty thin. Yes he could have gotten away with new heels for maybe a few more months, but then he’d need to pay for a resole. So I advised him to spend the money on a resole now instead of paying for heels, and then a resole a couple of months later.

@Theshoeman02 well bless your heart...!

This job is about $165

@@Theshoeman02 Criminally fair price. Amazing work!

We did have a shop in Jonesboro, unfortunately we had to close the shop and move to our main shop in Tn

You are a very talented young cobbler. Keep up the amazing work and good luck in your future endeavors.

@@larrydeaton5452 thanks!

Thanks you!

Awesome! Go ahead and click the mail in form on our website and we can get you taken care of! linktr.ee/shoeman_angelscustomcreations

3:37😂 this man’s not going to cobble anything of mine