First time viewer and poster. I'm a old man coming close to the edge of the river. I want you to know that you are wise beyond your years. I hope you continue to enjoy giving away the bounty of your talents to those who really appreciate them. Thank you.
Me too, coming to the twilight of my days and it's so encouraging and hope inspiriing to see a young person giving to the world. The future is safe in hands like his.
my grandfather was a shoemaker, when I was a child I spent my days with him while working in the shop. I remember how the smell of glue was now, but also the scent of leather and rubber. Ancient and noble profession, I congratulate you, good job.
Watching you work, and with the thoughtful relaxing music, puts me in a good place, ( especially in todays climate ) Thank you! Todd the retired trucker.
Brian, you are definitely an old soul. It is so obvious that you really love what you do. You, your shop, and the fleeting glimpses we get of the people walking by your window in the neighborhood lends a feel of old world to a 21st century life. What a talent and gift you are to this divided world. You, young man, are the personification of joy and hope.
I kind of randomly found your videos. Glad I did. I appreciate craftsmanship and you clearly not only love what you do, you take your time to do it right. Thanks for sharing!!
Wonderful video. Tools and boots - that’s what puts food on the table in my house. Good on ya for practicing your trade and sharing it with us. Much respect.
Beautiful, so cool, you made may day man. Seriously you have no idea what your compassion means . In a world of turmoil you shed light on my day. Thank you.
It is nice to know that old world craftsmanship and dedication to one's work is still practiced in the world. And, the satisfaction that one gets from working with his hands. I spent 30 years as a marketing exec sitting in an office making a mountain of money then decided to make a change. It pales in the light of now working with my hands and sweating in the kitchen putting out a meal that brings a smile to my client's face. SO much more satisfying.
Beautiful work man, so fulfilling to see a worn out pair of boots have new life breathed into them . You must get so much satisfaction doing this . Keep the great videos coming .
This work is marvelous 🙌🏽 for some reason this is so relaxing and feels like I remember seeing work like this in my past life. wonderful feeling and thank you. Hopefully you upload more of the ranger boot.
Thank you very much for your vids. In the current climate it's very uplifting to see a young person who clearly has dedication, self discipline and attention to detail, dedicated to a real skill and craft. All the best to you from the UK Cheers Ian
When I was young one of my best friends father had a shoe repair shop, I used to love watching him repair shoes and boots. It brings me back to my youth. when I was young ! Thanks
another awesome video Brian. I really appreciate your work. I think you are a great role model for anyone looking to live a meaningful life. Thanks again!
It amazing to see someone work with such love. I am getting my first pair of Red Wings - maybe in a few years I will seek you out. The world needs more people like you with sole ;).
Sir, I so love watching you work. I don't know why but I so appreciate watching people fixing, re-working and creating! I hope to be able to have you work on a par for me!
I don't know how I got to the cobbler section of RU-vid, but I find it crazy because we have been cleaning out my parents' house. Apparently my great grandfather was a cobbler in pre-war Germany, and his Dürkopp sewing machine and all of his tools (and vintage boxes of materials) are in the garage. Not quite sure how they got it to the US, and we have no idea what to do with all of it, but it's nice to see that many of the same tools are still used on the boots I wear every time we go out there. Love the video - and the end result on the resole
The Carpenter of Happiness is a good dude! I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him over social media for the last year, and he’s an incredibly positive spirit.
What a skilled craftsman. Outstanding. When I was a kid, there was a cobbler in a nearby town. I remember always going there with my daD as he was having shoes repaired. A huge bonus was that the craftsman was also a wizard at re-lacing and repairing my favorite ball glove.
I watched every second of you resoling those boots and I could see the amount of love you put into that work. I can only imagine the amount of satisfaction that your customers get whilst walking the earth in those boots. I have Redwing boots that need resoling but live across the pond. How I wish I could get you to do them as I LOVE them. Well done for being such a perfectionist and at such a young age. You are set for life.
It is really great to see you back on Sunday evenings. Great video and love the music you play in the background. Enjoyed the Vlog on your truck and would like to see progress videos as you are able to complete more and more of the build. If it turns out as good as your boot skills, its going to be an awesome Truck!! Thank you.
Love to see you living your dream, Brian. I've been watching your videos and never realized you're nearly world famous. Your boots outshine even the masters at Nick's and White's. Truly incredible, friend.
Just love all of your videos the vibe and the craftsmanship so cool I just got my first pair of Red Wing IR's so it'll be while before they'll need repair but I'm a boot lover so Rock On brother Brian keep making these videos for us!
