Years ago, a traveling Gypsy tinker ruined the scissors. Years have passed, and the scissors still aren't fixed. But Steve has time to sharpen disposable razor blades. Sounds like how my Dad & I work. That's why I watch this guy.
Steve, wow! All of those were great and I could literally sit and watch you work like this all day. Okay in fairness I do binge sometimes while I am working on my projects and have to go back and watch them over and over to see you actually do the work. While I am not a shoe maker I am not easily impressed and you sir impress me every time I watch you work! Can wait to make my trip back to the DC area so I can come visit you and the shop. Thanks for sharing your journey, skill set, craftsmanship, and adventures in shoe repair and making; I appreciate you sir!
I initially started watching because of the handbag repairs but I enjoy watching the shoe repair videos even more 😊 you always do such a phenomenal job ❤️❤️❤️ the shoes look absolutely stunning. Great work!!!
Talking abou you forgot the " Hammer Time " was No Big Deal .... Its Alright ! I also like seeing how you dismantle the shoe ... very educational. Thanks for sharing !
Ok, in all fairness, I was a tiny bit disappointed that there was no “HAMMER TIME “…but, you up for it with my second favourite sharpening the blade 😁😂
Steve, I'm beginning to appreciate the importance of water in shoe quality & maintenance from your work. As in our skin: for supple, strong & elastic skin, water is a key ingredient. Everyone may know to apply wax/oil regularly for shoe health. Yet, what makes a person's age become apparent to all? Wrinkles, mainly the loss of water. So also with our shoes. Still learning. Muchas gracias, Steve.
Steve Happy Thanksgiving. I have said it before and I will say it again. You can’t Please Everyone lol. Negative comments come to a channel when the fool leaving the negativity always realizes that they can’t possibly do anything remotely close to what they have watched. In other words they couldn’t put a blemish on your ass if they tried. You are a True Craftsman and I have been watching you for years and I totally respect what you do with every job you do. Thanks for another Great Video the shoes came out Fantastic as usual. God Bless ❤
I get the feeling Steve was fed that Applesauce from his dad’s lamp back in the day. 🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️. Fantastic work as always Steve and great to see Chris jumping in for some coffee time!
“Hammer Time”. Love it. I’m just here for your skills. The additional antics are bonuses. Keep being you. 👍🏻😊 AND SHARPEN ALL THE RAZOR BLADES YOO WANT!!! 😁
The more I watch these videos, the more I'm impressed how you navigate the do or die moments. The ones where a slip of the knife, sewing machine, or even slip of the sander can mess up everything you're doing. Seems like there are no do-overs in those instances.
Hello Steve, that was another wonderful piece of work from you. I am so fascinated by your craftsmanship that I could watch you for hours. Greetings Frank🤩👍
Constantly amazed how good shoes are constructed, your commentary really adds to my understanding as to why things are done a certain way. I can certainly credit you for my insistence on buying good quality boots and shoes. I can certain feel the difference in my footware, thank you sir!
Something about dad’s and “repurposing” baby food jars. I still have a rack mine used for storing nuts and bolts. Nailed the lids to a 2x4 and then simply twisted the jars onto the lids.
Great job. The thing is there’s John Lobb and then there’s John Lobb. One, which is still owned by Lobb’s family, has a shop in St James in London, which mainly does bespoke shoes. If you get to enter their shop you’ll find a little side room where people are labouring away making bespoke shoe lasts for customers. The other John Lobb, which does ready to wear as well as made to order and bespoke, is now owned by the French luxury brand Hermes. Both trade on the same heritage so it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart.
Dinner with family, Rockettes at Radio City, and a new vid from Steve.......couldn't ask for a better Thanksgiving weekend. (Did I see yet another impending project of mine in the background? What are the odds?) Best to you and yours, Steve.
On days I go to meetings, I look at the dress shoes of the young men trying to put their grown men look together. I know they and their families are doing the best that they can. The shoes and the quality you show us makes me wish I could buy these young men better quality shoes and essemble. I know that is not what God sees in the young men. I appreciate all that you teach us.
Tight toe cap stitching info ! - It was interesting Steve, to the lay man. I love your trade man. Can't get enough of Cobbler G, the Potter lads, Tring shoe repair and the rest of the cobblers / leather workers. Its a black art mate. ❤
Thanks for the added content! Bedo's shoe lamp was a bonus. You had me laughing on this one. Great to see your fun side come out while continuing to do beautiful work Steve!
Superb restoration and insight into the details JL put in when construction. Thanks for the welting tips on the toe area. Your hand welting looked pretty immaculate from this angle!
Beautifully done, both black pairs look like new, ready to be paired with a tux. Nice tear down explaining the construction and quality of the Jon Lobb shoe.
That's kewl, seeing how a production model JL is constructed. Some beautiful hoof-covers there. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Your work is absolutely the best I've ever seen! I wish I knew of a top notch Shoe Cobbler in the northern Illinois area. If you know of any, I would appreciate your input. My shoes are nowhere near the high-end expensive ones you work on, but I do need some cosmetic repair done on some Stacy Adams and Dr. Martens. Keep the sanity alive and best wishes to you and yours! Happy Holidays!!!
Thank you for taking on John Lobb! It is a difference between JL Paris and JL London in quality and price tag. I think the London toe cap is in leather but at another cost level. Tommy
