The Cobbler Of Waterloo Street 

Nothing "lowly and dirty" about a man who work hard to make a living, even though he is a cobbler , he has more honor in himself and has managed to earn much self respect for himself than many . Many men who hold very high positions in society and government don't even have half of his dignity inside them.

An admirable cobbler with humour n positive outlook on human behaviour!

The quality of these videos on CNA is amazing. This is my 5th video and I can't stop watching the rest of it. :D

If the person paid me buy throwing the money at me..I'd throw the shoes at them

I salute you Sir for being so honest and innovative despite of old age still kicking and alive. God bless you.

He's soo cute and honest 🙏

The.man looks so dope with that pipe.great story guys

This guy is very kind and honest so as friendly

What a guy. Would love to hear his tales of people he's mended for.

Cobblers are unfortunately getting rarer and rarer these days in my place, cause people prefer to buy cheap, imported knockoff shoes from china with (unfortunately) quality almost close to the original ones. So they can simply dispose the damaged and buy new shoes. It doesnt help that cobblers earn very little that only old people unable to get any other jobs willing to do the job.

I hope people would be more kind and humble with everyone. Just put a smile on your face and say thank you, you dont know how that small gestures will brighten’s their day.

His laugh is contagious and he is so funny and cute ;)

This video published 2017 im watching this now 2021. Im enjoying watching this uncle so nice n cheerfull. Its already 4 years ago hope uncle doing fine, long life, healthy and happy always😁😊✌🏼

Really a Hardworker Deserve to be respected

Amazing spirit and resilience! His desire to fend for himself, using his own efforts, is brilliant to watch!

Unfortunately lots of Singaporeans think skilled labourers are lowly and dirty thanks to the long term use of cheap labour to sustain growth. And thanks to that no one aren't willing to pay proper wages for skilled and service workers, it isn't that Singaporeans aren't willing to work these jobs but rather these jobs aren't enough to sustain living in Singapore.

hand sewing shoes is actually super rare and requires a ton of skill. this dude is super good, especially given the tools he has.

Any job takes training and skill and is something to be admired

I'm still a student but I find this job satisfying and interesting

we need a grandfather like this, he's seem fun to talk to

❤️‍🔥 his attitude, character, humour, happily and smiling 😀 face. 👞 👟 👠 repairs is a hard work .

These cobblers are the best to go when I have like 20 broken shoes procrastinated from getting fix beforehand. Doesn't matter if it takes a week to get all done. I'm so satisfied with the charges and finally could wear again all my shoes after years. Cobblers from locksmith, handbags and shoes repair booths are my 2nd option, when I need some machinery works on shoes or any works that might burden the street shoe cobblers like a lot of sewing as they're not so machinery equipped. It's not just about price, but proper shops tend to operate from places with guaranteed customers like in malls etc. but street cobblers tend to be more on survival basis and they charge very less compared to the shops so it's pretty fair if we prefer them.

just saw this video, but this man saved my shoes once as i used to head there every week for tuition during my O level days 4 years ago. Hope he is doing well now

A good fellow. I could watch someone like that work all day.

(2:02)I can buy a pair of shoes with $8 these days. Why would she go mend her shoes?

This is so soothing

Wow...just so amazing...

Im happy for the uncle but so sad for myself because I threw away my converse sneakers a month ago and I could have just give uncle 10 dollars to add some soles :(

love it. And to those who say he is low and dirty. This is just another example that shows class and money are not necessarily connected. This old man has class, honour and dignity. More than you could ever say about anyone who would look down on him.

An artist

Respect goes to Uncle who carries on this amazing job

Cobbler with pipe! Now whos talking about style? Good job sir! Keep up that positive mental attitude! 🤟🤟🤟💕

Oh I saw this uncle at the corner from my last year vist I was very confused why he didn’t sell flowers or do palm reading like the others I was going to the temple then saw him edit:I have respect for this uncle

Yea always saw him,i always go to tekka cobbler i am a regular there,ever tried the sungei rd uncle cobbler too near the jb bus stop,but haven’t try the waterloo cobbler

Respect!

Outside looks low and dirty but Inside, honorable. :)

May God bless him

Respect :)

4K a month, lets be honest most of us earn less than that.

If you live in Indonesia with that 4K earned a month you r super rich person.

Some people will never understand the importance in repair because they never owned something valuable.

He have a good work to help people..

Happy and bubbly cobbler who chuckles at the silliness and negatives of human behaviour

I live in Malaysia..... never mind. I will go to Singapore just to mend five of my shoes.

Great guy ,

he's so free spirit

He is a master of his craft. Lowly? Hah... it's majestic!

He earns more than me working in Malaysia's McDonalds. Imma do this now.

Happy man. So rare to find

Hi..from Mexico

Could get some of my shoes mended with him. Upwards, I think most of the top-end places charge like $90-$100 AUD (but i might be wrong)

Idk but i really love old Chinese guy , they really know how to enjoy life

Four thousand? FOUR THOUSAND? screw this bruh can teach me sir

Thank cna, I juz realise my footwear can be send for repair instead of sending it back to store for ex repair.

holy cow 4k?

This dude is a pro

Hes so funny omg lololol im ded

If he went to the US, refined his skills and started his own shop he'd be earning a very good income. Its just in Singapore people have no appreciation of quality goods and services not to mention being well dressed which is why there is this buy and throw away mentality.

someone should actually help him to organize some workshops for the youngsters so at least his skills can be passed on

I love the way he smoke his pipe and have bright personality.

There is definitely nothing 'lowly and dirty' for this man making ends meet by being a cobbler. It may not be glamourous, but it is an honourable profession and it is not illegal. You shouldn't look down on this cobbler man. Cobbler requires skill and I would definitely need someone to repair my shoes when they are worn out. As you can see, being a cobbler is nothing to be ashamed of. This is better than illegally earning a living through being a burglar, a con artist, a thief, a hitman or a loan shark. Besides, you never know that when you are in hard times, this man might be able to help you.

i guess the cobbler is in Singapore?

good job uncle.

I love fixing broken high heels

Is he still operating there? I know this is a long shot.. thank you.

He’s not using a screw driver, he’s using a punch. And it’s not called a air conditioner engine, it’s motor. It’s electric not gas.

Dude I'd just sit and watch so interesting...

Can anyone tell me where is this Uncle’s store?

I love neighbourhood cobblers and support them as much as I can. Just bear in mind, if you're willing to pay $8 for a pair of shoes, you're destroying the planet with your buy and throw away attitude. Purchase quality shoes that lasts and need only the occasional repair from a good cobbler. You'll get more wear out of your shoes, helps with our planet and helps support local cobblers!

I wonder where he is now, especially during your CB.

Not lowly at all. Having a trade such as his would be an honor. A friend of the family was a boot maker. Watching him work was amazing to me. Wish I would have became an apprentice then. Unfortunately, he is gone.

i heard he said "8 ringgit", is he from Malaysia? 😁 anyway this uncle has a positive vibe, his laughter is the best 😃

Now I want to spoil my shoes so I can send it to a cobbler that is near my school to fix it

What currency is this tho cuz at 1:57 he says ringgit and that's Malaysian currency

Sometimes I’ll sew my own shoes cos I love to DIY if the shoes don’t fit. My shoes can be around $30. If I fix it at the cobbler, it’ll be 1/3 of the price of the shoes which I don’t think is worth it.

Let's intro him to hypebeast shoe restorers , they teach Him how to mend off white aj1

Best way to combat waste and fast fashion.

Cobbler cobbler mend my shoe ... get it done by half past two. Stitch it up and stitch it down ............. thnk u

We have cobblers in India too.

4k a month? oHo my job shall be a cobbler

Lapan ringgit boleh,haiya tak boleh kurang. Harmony

1:55 8 ringgit bude tak mau kurang lah haiyaaa !

Of course its the indian auntie who ask for discount

If I were in your shoes....

Eh guys new lost trades stamp for cobblers if they all go out of business

this job would be perfect for people with foot fetishes

Ni kat Malaysia diorang kata Ringgit

I will be happy to do that if I get 4k/month

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$4000 a month whoa thats alot

$8 also bargain..

To drive the nails into the heel, you would firstly need a hammer and secondly a punch and NOT a screwdriver. Your caption of a screwdriver is INCORRECT. A screwdriver is used to install screws not nails. Thought I clarify this to your viewers.

He literally said Lapan Ringgit boleh r? wonder if older generation use Ringgit in conversation

4k a friking month

i have lot of shoes and prefer wear sandals haja

If you can buy a new set of shoes for $8 then why don’t you uggh. r/choosingbeggars

勤奋 生活过的愉快 活的有意义 喜欢 棒💖👍🙏

That 'lah'....

4k a month to mend shoe, please lor what lowly? There will come a point when more young people will be a hawker, a cobbler or a electrician, cos it pays and people need them.

sometimes i feel we malaysian n singaporeans should get back together again...