Follow along as Cobbler Tony gives these boots a Logger style for the urban wearer with converting the Vibram 100 sole into a 1/2 sole over leather midsoles.
My Grandfather had a suitcase manufacturing, & repair company "El Paso Trunk" in downtown El Paso, Texas, his best friend was Tony Lama the boot maker. I spent my summers with my grandfather learning at his shop. He taught me how to make suitcases by hand. We'd have lunch with Tony almost every day. A hotdog and a coke. I watched your video to the end, it brought back great memories. I could smell the leather as you were working! Very awesome result!
I have been producing leather products for 58 years professionally. I avoided Shoe building and repair. That all changed When a cobbler friend of mine gave me his complete shoe store and machinery, as he was having health issues and wanted me to carry on the trade. i’m not a big RU-vid fan. I subscribed to your RU-vid channel because it is direct and informative and you are true to the Trade. Thank you sir…..Ozarks Leathersmith
You resoled my Iron Rangers with the addition of a midsole and the perfect Vibram sole and they came out amazing. I wear them all the time and I'll be sending them back when they need another resole.
I have been watching a fair number of boot and shoe resoles/restoration videos from other cobblers, and they are generally quite good. What I appreciate about yours is that you take the time to explain in great detail the reasons for doing such. The camera angles and close-up details clarify your verbal explanation. Your many decades of experience is also quite evident. My neighbor just had a pair of Iron Rangers done by you and he is very pleased.
@@drshin9893 iron rangers are 350 now, so 550 or so with what this guy did. Cheaper than Nick's or other pnw boots but still not up to their quality either .
Thank you. Your workmanship is great. If more men in trades would work like you we'd have much better buildings, houses. Etc. Truly nice to watch your attention to detail and to hear the knowledge you give. Impressive.
Cleanest cobbler "work station", on RU-vid. I can appreciate a cobbler with a "clean" work station. Lends credence to quality work. If a cobbler keeps his area organized and clean...then it is safe to assume...he does just as well with his cobbler work.
@@WyattDadCobblerCompany Messy work space = messy mind. Well done pair of IR's and very unique. Your recraft on mine is just fantastic as well. Functional artistry.
I'm jaw droppin right now! This video was the best step by step video I've seen. No fluff, just showing superb craftsmanship! Those boots are incredible! I would love to send you my Redwing 1907's when I get some funds saved up. I love that everything is done by hand. This is definitely the best work I've seen out of countless RU-vid videos that I've watched. Hopefully I'll be able to send you my babies sometime soon! Till then I'll will watch your videos and maybe drool on myself a little.
Strong craftsmanship and skill on display. The close up shots are really well done and makes the audience feel as if they are in the shop watching in person! Kudos to your videographer! Commentary and explanation on your work is excellent, smooth and relaxed on each step of the process. This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on RU-vid. Great Work!
I like the work you done with the boots can I ask for custom made ones form my hubby??@@WyattDadCobblerCompanyhello I like the work you done w the boots
@@clarivelgomez1092 my apologies for the delayed response. RU-vid doesn’t notify us about comments added to other comments. I just happened to be reading things and came across this. If you still have questions, please email us at wyattndad@gmail.com Thanks Tony Wyatt
I wish I wasn't so old, I'd love to apprentice with one of you guys. The creative elements and the range of tools I've never seen before would be a hell of a learning experience.
Wow " EchteEichenlohe Gruben Gerbung" is the best stuff we have here in Germany. Genuine handmade vegitable tanning since 1645. Tanning process takes about 1 1/2 years. Love your work!
For most of my life my focus was to try to keep a decent sole on my work boots, for all the obvious reasons. I'm older now, still working on the ranch for the day-to-day stuff, but the much harder work, well, I get a hand with that stuff, like fences, veterinary tasks, trailer loading livestock, stacking hay, etc. Seeing this video, I realized, why not have a pair of boots that look good, not just function? This video really got me to thinking. I appreciate that. Oh, the boots in the video? Wow! So nice. Thanks, Tony.
While nothing replaces hands-on training apprenticing with a teacher I reckon videos like this are a great supplementary tutorial lesson for apprentice cobblers / shoemakers and also serve as documentation of the craft.
Guys I had purchased a pair of red wing rangers before I saw your videos eventually when my sole need replacing it’s going out to you guys great work most importantly made in America priceless
I really enjoyed your thorough explanation of everything you were doing. I will probably never resole a shoe but I like to be knowledgeable on the subject
Outstanding! I seldom make such enthusiastic comment. I am attempting to learn the craft. This video is the best I have seen. Thank you so much for posting such a clear and thorough documentation of this procedure. Camera angles, perspectives, and explanations are exceptional. I took the rare step of subscribing, and I look forward to watching more of your video.
I appreciate we have operated a traditional leather shop for many years. I bought out a shoe shop in April of this year. We’re looking to rent shop space large enough to set everything up. I have several machines that I have no idea how to use. I’m learning procedures mostly on RU-vid, and yours is the best so far. I’m building myself a pair of shoes using Harry Rodgers’ book. I will certainly have questions, but I’m not really a FB user.
I have just discovered your channel. I love the Infocus close-up detail view that you’re giving us also your explanation of what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Thank you.
I liked you videos because you always explain your “decision making process”, the why you to things that way. As a hobbyist cobbler, I’ve learned a lot from you! Thank you. I had some questions about installing Vibram heel, the ridges, the angle… now a have a way
Absolutely love the finished product. I've wanted to convert a pair like this from awhile. Watched all the videos to do it, but this is by far the most professional one yet!
I think you made that sole into Arnold Schwarzenegger mode! Beautifully done. I think Red wing is taking notes on the chocolate and thread match. 😂 I can hear it from here….”Why didn’t you think of that!” Thank you for a great session.
Great video! I make & repair shoes as a hobby and your explanation as you go is top notch and very helpful. Thank you for sharing all the tips and hard-earned experience, that is very gracious of you sir. Cheers!!
I love the video - it was a pleasure to watch you work and your voiceover is first rate. It's criminal that you had to do this job, though. Red Wing should do this themselves, and they absolutely should not be building defects into their boots. I hope they know about this and fix it immediately.
When you first described what you were going to do I thought to myself that is going to look really stupid! However on completion I did a 180 they actually look really cool. Great job now I am hung up on two shoe channels yours and trenton and health.
Your cork removal is top notch. I wish all cobblers had the attention to detail. I have sensitive feet, and I wouldn't have most of them resole my boots.
I personally experienced bad cork removal when I was young, and before my cobbler days. It made the boots miserable! I never want our customers to experience that. Thanks Tony Wyatt
