Sorry y’all for the sound quality throughout some of the video. I didn’t realize my mic didn’t work until after videoing. We appreciate you watching! 👍
Trent, you and Heath sure know your trade well! What a great job at not only the repair but helping to inform your viewers on the proper steps it takes to do a boot repair. I loved the explanations as to “why” you do things. The boots look great and they ready for another thousand miles or so! 😁 It was great getting to visit the new shop too, so thank you again for everything!
@@fila1445 i bet its negligible comfort especially considering any shop that is even slightly good uses mats, and good mats at that so that even if you use sneakers, your legs dont get much damage or any at all.
Totally off topic, BUT THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH. Because of your videos I found a pair of Allen Edmonds at a Goodwill and now I own a quality pair of shoes because YOU GUYS TAUGHT ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR. THANK YOU.
I also found Allen Edmonds shoes in my size like new at a GoodWill store at auction for nearly nothing and the shoes are like new ones... My guess is they were a color or style unwanted by a fellow with plenty of money.
I bought these exact same boots because of that first Abom video. I can't believe he already needed a resole! This man really putting some miles on those boots!
Really? To me this doesn‘t speak at all for expensive boots and the cobbling business. These boots are about $250, the complete overhaul which was probably a few hundred bucks and only 6 months later they need a complete resole for „about $100 at a local cobbler“. I don‘t know what he does with these boots but even my cheap boots last around 2 years and I can buy a whole lot of cheap boots for the money he‘s invested in these.
This type of sole is comfortable, but they do not last very long. I still wear them. My shoe / saddle maker sees mine every year. I like the moc toe 8" boots. You like what you like. After 3 or 4 soles, the rest of the boot is shot and I get a new pair. I keep two pair going. Switch out. Let them dry out.
Real craftsmanship done with love. Used to have a cobbler like this with all the old machines in my town high street. Hard to find now. So many shoes are throwaway. Love watching your work (Also love the Bible verse reference) 🇬🇧
I like that you guys have a vent hood for the contact cement glue-up. I wish more hobbyist leatherworkers would smarten up to the risks of using a toluene-based contact cement. That said, it is the strongest.
Big guys like Adam and myself will totally destroy a set of boots in metal working shop. You find a sole that will hold up and you can't stand to wear them all day. It's like walking on rocks. Why do we repair ours boots??? Evidently you've never had to break in a pair of really thick leather work boots. Once they fit your feet you don't want to start over.
I had the same thoughts in mind. There must be more durable soles than this particular Vibram sole, but that would likely mean much more dense and hard rubber, rendering the boots much less comfortable. The repair definitely makes sense in this case!
greasydot, I agree sir. I am not a big guy. 5' 7", but more fire plug than man. I lift weights and bike a lot. I also work in my shop and build golf clubs and do repairs. I am on my feet. Prior to this retirement job, I was in the infantry in the Army 28 years. The soft soles are MANDATORY or I will be laid up. I have had 2 back surgeries. I have chronic pain. The harder the sole, the less time I can wear the shoe or boot. Around the house I have some slip on Sketchers. The soles are super squishy. If you have back, knee, foot problems you WILL search for soft soles. Comfort is the number one factor to me.
@Comfy oh so you gave up your welding carrier and you are now an orthopedic specialist and know how I walk? You know nothing about me and my posture or why I walk the way I do. Go take your hormone pills, dob some hemorrhoid cream on your swollen red ass.
Great Job! I never thought I'd ever enjoy watching someone work on shoes, but you guys do a great job with your videos and you make it interesting. I've watched most of your videos over the past week and I've enjoyed every one. I've never been someone that takes very good care of their shoes, mostly just wear them out and buy new ones. You've inspired me to try and take a bit better care of my footwear. I bought some saddle soap and conditioner, which worked great on a few pair of old boots. I find it's quite fun and relaxing cleaning shoes, especially when they come out looking 10X better than they did before. Thanks Guys.
You two do fantastic work. If your subscribers tend to ask a zillion questions, it's because you've educated so many of us to the point that we've become shoe repair enthusiasts. Great job.
Trenton and Heath - SHEATH thanks you!!! Great to work with you. Love the Mug. Thanks for the promo. Robert Patton is pretty cool. The underwear are very cool.
We appreciate it! It was a pleasure working with SHEATH. Hopefully the ad helps out. 👍 From one military family to another, we appreciate your service!
I have been a Machinist for 44 yrs a machine shop is just one of the most harshist environments for shoes between the metal chips coolant and cutting oils and grease shoes or boots take a beating the other places are steel Mills and foundry work
The way you did these last time means they should be able to have this done for as long as the uppers last since there's virtually no wear on the midsole and welt if it's just peeling off and gluing on a new sole each time. It seems like if one wants a sole like this, having them re-worked like this is well worth it. Not everyone calling themselves a cobbler could do that first re-work as well as you did, but any of them should sure be able to handle resoling them now.
The sound at the end would be improved by adding some sound dampening. It is the sound reflecting off a close, hard surface that makes it sound like you are recording inside a tank. Aim for a neutral sound. You can even hang some towels overhead out of camera or to the side for a quick fix. I'm not surprised that the softer sole only lasted this long, Abom79 is not a small person and his shop floor is raw concrete. Yes softer soles wear faster but hopefully it saves some wear and tear on his body as knee replacement is not cheap!
Geez! Must be walking on sandpaper all day. My Redwing boots are from 2002 and have yet to need resoling. I'm a machinist and 285 pounds. I crush through tennis shoes in a few months but Redwings hold up.
@@TrentonHeath You guys are true artists, I live in El Salvador but grew up in Los Angeles, the art has died here and is sad. I got a pair of used cordovan Alden loafers that were for sale out of a pick up truck. They are in good condition but I will save for a resole, the price was $4; the best four dollars I ever spent in my life.🤣👍
Wowsers those were night and day different from the first repair. Glad Adam was able to get them back to y'alls before they were in that shape again! Next time, I think he'll need new uppers. That's gonna be a great video. 😃😉
While I was watching you clean the boot and you were describing what you were doing I instantly thought of Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket while he was talking to his weapon. Pretty cool LOL
@@velvetjones1856 they are his and he can do whatever he wants to them. Those are work boots, not dress shoes. You’re probably the type of guy who conditions and keeps shoe trees inside some cheap white sneakers.
Who knows, maybe he has a Pete dryer. I'm pretty sure a cedar shoe tree won't help with wet boots especially in the winter , my Pete dryer does what a shoe tree does plus dries them when wet. It gently warms so you're not damaging the leather, I just leave my boots overnight and they're good to go the next morning never stinking. Before I got my Pete my last pair of work boots got a mouldy wet sponge smell from constantly getting wet that winter. The current replacement pair of the same boots would smell as bad or worse without the Pete.
I'm just extrapolatin' the wear based on the Vibram soles that were only months old. You don't get that much wear without putting those boots on EVERY SINGLE DAY for 12-18+ hours per. For the cost of re-soling one pair twice a year, I would just buy 3 pair and make those last 3-6 years with intermittent use.
It brings a tear to my eye to see boots worn for their intended purpose. I love to see boots worn hard and then taken back in for renewal. I can’t stand the hipsters who think that wearing their boots on a camping trip and get a little dust on them an think that is “using them”. I have to admit I just cut a hole on the top of my wolverine Krause boots while not being careful while chainsawing my slash pile. I built a wood cutting sawhorse to prevent this from happening in the future. If you guys ever make it to North Park Colorado I’d love to show you around. I can probably get you some access to awesome fishing.
I get 4-6 months out of boots till they like this guys boots. The soles just take a ponding sense I’m a big man like this guy I’m 6’ 5” and 400lbs. I’m wearing thorogoods that are 5 months old that need resole already. There my first pair of Thorogoods I love how comfortable they was till I’ve broken then down! Plus I’m limited on the selection of brands and styles I can wear size 15 EE our hard to come by. So I feel this dude pain big and tall it’s not what’s it’s cracked up to be!!
Just ordered a couple pairs of sheath cuz a while back I found a brand with a single pouch and they were my favorite but they were hard to find and over priced for the quality but the ones made by sheath look like they're made of better materials amd overall just better quality
If that material wore out within six months, is that the best material for soles? Or perhaps it is so spongey it works well saving his feet standing on a concrete floor all day? Any recommendations? Thanks!
I'm struggling to accept that the soles on these boots have been completely worn down in 6-7 months. What were they made of? I would expect to have them last a lot longer than that.
He weighs a lot and these are the fastest wearing boot sole known to man. I’m 165 pounds and can wear out a pair of Christy soles in 5 months. That’s why I don’t wear them. I have super sole 2.0 soles on my boots.
Those Christy soles look nice and spongy to walk on if you are on your feet all day but they obviously wear down fairly quickly. I realize Adam is kind of a big guy so that might have something to do with the soles wearing down prematurely as well . The uppers of these boots still look great which speaks volumes of the quality of the leather of Thorodood boots. It has to be nice for you guys to get the occasional easy peasy repairs once in awhile. BTW still curious about the reason or purpose for the holes on the inside of the soles . Have a great weekend Trent.
Hey guys. Love your content! Marine Corps vet and have been a paramedic for 10 yrs now. Most my work partners including my wife who's also a paramedic wear thoroughgood 8in side zip jump boots. We love them as far as ems work goes. Fast break in and super comfortable and durable, but the soles only last about 2 years max. The unfortunate side is that the rest of the boot is in great shape because we clean, maintain, and polish our boots, but that model is not the U.S. made thorogood. Can these boots still be re soled? We all have 2 to 3 pairs at home that we just use as sh*t kickers. The boots themselves are in good shape as far as the uppers just the sole is worn out so we buy a new pair every 2 years
Hi, thanks for your service and thanks for your work! I work for a fire and EMS program at a college and I'm familiar with those boots! So, those can absolutely be re-soled. The challenge is, they are $150 boots and the first time you'd re-sole them, you'd pay at least $250 for the overhaul for the first job, just like the first job on the boots in this video: replace the rubber welt with a leather welt, add a leather mid-sole, and possibly add/replace cork or leather filler between those. Also, for the thick lug sole those have, there's a possibility they can't just be glued on like the wedge-style soles in this video, so would need to be sewn and/or screwed into the boot, but I would defer to a cobbler on that. I say 2 years for a $150 boot is awesome. I imagine you could buy something like a Nick's or White's model and it might last longer, but you'd pay $350-$550 in that case. Anyway, just my two cents. Be well.
Seems the compound in vibram sole is soft seven months is pretty short time for a sole to last. When I was in the Navy our flight deck boots lasted at least year working up on thr flight deck walking on non-skid.
I find this kind of work fascinating. Anytime something is restored or refurbished, it’s a great thing. I remember my father taking his work boots to the local cobbler to have him put new soles on. He had slightly bowed legs and the back outside of the heels would wear, I have the same problem. After watching your videos, I’ve been looking at better boots for work and for everyday use.
I'm not sure if you have done this before but i would love for you guys to take in a cheap pair of shoes or boots and just upgrade everything you can to see what would it take to make them better
I’m gonna have to get a pair of those boots. I have a couple pairs of Georgia Loggers. I like them. One pair needs a resole and has a Vibram sole. Looking at their welt looks very different from any other boots I have watched you guys resole. Have you done any Georgia boots? Love your channel and always look forward to the next video. My sister lives in Nashville there. Love that place. Have a great 4th! -Chris
Sorry y’all for the sound quality throughout some of the video. I didn’t realize my mic didn’t work until after videoing. We appreciate you watching! 👍
But Trent, why didn’t you put cork on the microphone?
How long was it from the first resole?
How much does this kinda replacement roughly cost???
I sincerely hope the sponsor paid you big for that or you owed them big. Geez.
@@sf55514 what?
Trent, you and Heath sure know your trade well! What a great job at not only the repair but helping to inform your viewers on the proper steps it takes to do a boot repair. I loved the explanations as to “why” you do things. The boots look great and they ready for another thousand miles or so! 😁 It was great getting to visit the new shop too, so thank you again for everything!
Adam
Your a cobblers best friend lol you wear through some boots
Why don't you get a sole that lasts longer on the shop floor?
Abom even takes heavy cuts on his shoes
@@doctwiggenberry5324 i bet they are more comfortable than more durable soles
@@fila1445 i bet its negligible comfort especially considering any shop that is even slightly good uses mats, and good mats at that so that even if you use sneakers, your legs dont get much damage or any at all.
Totally off topic, BUT THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH. Because of your videos I found a pair of Allen Edmonds at a Goodwill and now I own a quality pair of shoes because YOU GUYS TAUGHT ME WHAT TO LOOK FOR. THANK YOU.
Our pleasure. Thank you for watching.
I also found Allen Edmonds shoes in my size like new at a GoodWill store at auction for nearly nothing and the shoes are like new ones... My guess is they were a color or style unwanted by a fellow with plenty of money.
I bought these exact same boots because of that first Abom video. I can't believe he already needed a resole! This man really putting some miles on those boots!
Looks like he really liked them a lot after the first rework :-)
dont forget,he's like 400 pounds or so,that "helps" too...
Looks like he needs to find a diff kinda sole
He's a big guy and works hard, those boots will have taken a beating. One of the nicest guys on CZcams too, a real skill in his hands and head.
What kind of boots are they ?
Cool video showing the positive economics of doing things properly
Thank you
Well said - amazing what buying a good product and maintaining it does for your budget in the long run
Really? To me this doesn‘t speak at all for expensive boots and the cobbling business. These boots are about $250, the complete overhaul which was probably a few hundred bucks and only 6 months later they need a complete resole for „about $100 at a local cobbler“.
I don‘t know what he does with these boots but even my cheap boots last around 2 years and I can buy a whole lot of cheap boots for the money he‘s invested in these.
Yes, you're totally right!
This type of sole is comfortable, but they do not last very long. I still wear them. My shoe / saddle maker sees mine every year. I like the moc toe 8" boots. You like what you like. After 3 or 4 soles, the rest of the boot is shot and I get a new pair. I keep two pair going. Switch out. Let them dry out.
Wow.. i can see the difference of working well on the boots seriously pays off and makes the next resole so much easier. You guys rock.
Thank you
It would be neat to see Adam repair one of your machines or make a part for one of them in the future.
Or invent a part to greater leverage an existing machine.
Get him in your shop. He will come up with something.
He did modify a shoe anvil for them!
I just resoled my own boots this way, it's easy to do. The grinding the edge was hardest part, used a bench grinder.
That’s awesome! 👍
I’ve used a handheld belt sander clamped down to a bench. Looks like a mini treadmill.
I have never owned shoes or boots that were of quality. Grew up thankful for superglued shoes in foster care! That said this is fascinating!
Trent gave him the good stuff! That oiled cream is liquid gold!
Not just any CZcamsr... It's ABOM79! Love it when my favorite CZcamsrs interact.
Always great to watch people who take real pride and professionalism in what they do
Great job! Nice to see you working in the vent hood while using the glue. It’s a great way to avoid excessive exposure to chemical vapors.
Real craftsmanship done with love. Used to have a cobbler like this with all the old machines in my town high street. Hard to find now. So many shoes are throwaway. Love watching your work (Also love the Bible verse reference) 🇬🇧
That customer must have lived in those boots 24/7 to wear down the soles so much in six months. Great work!
He also walks around in a machine shop, so metal shavings and what-not are pretty common
7:35 look at that cute little blue guy just working hard, doing his job.
No questions, you did a great job. Those boots do get a workout & he brought them back to you at the right time. Thank you for sharing & stay safe.
Always fun when there is cross pollination between two channels I follow. Take care of Adam now, he's one of the good guys.
Nice job, I saw on Adams channel we’re Adam said he was going to have his boots re re soled! Great video!
Thank you!
I like that you guys have a vent hood for the contact cement glue-up. I wish more hobbyist leatherworkers would smarten up to the risks of using a toluene-based contact cement. That said, it is the strongest.
FYI the reason Heath wasn’t on today’s video is because he’s a secret agent 🕵️♀️ and he’s on a special mission 😎
Nice work again Trent 👍
Could you do a tour of the workshop? Explaining a bit on the machines you use. Some of them looks a bit old. Some history on them if you have.
Big guys like Adam and myself will totally destroy a set of boots in metal working shop. You find a sole that will hold up and you can't stand to wear them all day. It's like walking on rocks. Why do we repair ours boots??? Evidently you've never had to break in a pair of really thick leather work boots. Once they fit your feet you don't want to start over.
I had the same thoughts in mind. There must be more durable soles than this particular Vibram sole, but that would likely mean much more dense and hard rubber, rendering the boots much less comfortable. The repair definitely makes sense in this case!
greasydot, I agree sir. I am not a big guy. 5' 7", but more fire plug than man. I lift weights and bike a lot. I also work in my shop and build golf clubs and do repairs. I am on my feet. Prior to this retirement job, I was in the infantry in the Army 28 years. The soft soles are MANDATORY or I will be laid up. I have had 2 back surgeries. I have chronic pain. The harder the sole, the less time I can wear the shoe or boot. Around the house I have some slip on Sketchers. The soles are super squishy. If you have back, knee, foot problems you WILL search for soft soles. Comfort is the number one factor to me.
I think a hard sole with a soft insole is the best option
@Comfy oh so you gave up your welding carrier and you are now an orthopedic specialist and know how I walk? You know nothing about me and my posture or why I walk the way I do. Go take your hormone pills, dob some hemorrhoid cream on your swollen red ass.
My redwing supersoles hold up better than anything else I’ve tried. I’m a baggage handler and stay on rough concrete all day everyday
Great Job! I never thought I'd ever enjoy watching someone work on shoes, but you guys do a great job with your videos and you make it interesting. I've watched most of your videos over the past week and I've enjoyed every one.
I've never been someone that takes very good care of their shoes, mostly just wear them out and buy new ones. You've inspired me to try and take a bit better care of my footwear. I bought some saddle soap and conditioner, which worked great on a few pair of old boots. I find it's quite fun and relaxing cleaning shoes, especially when they come out looking 10X better than they did before.
Thanks Guys.
You two do fantastic work. If your subscribers tend to ask a zillion questions, it's because you've educated so many of us to the point that we've become shoe repair enthusiasts. Great job.
He must have a special connection with these boots. Nice job btw.
His special connection is that they're $250 to buy new and comfy as hell lol
Trenton and Heath - SHEATH thanks you!!! Great to work with you. Love the Mug. Thanks for the promo. Robert Patton is pretty cool. The underwear are very cool.
We appreciate it! It was a pleasure working with SHEATH. Hopefully the ad helps out. 👍 From one military family to another, we appreciate your service!
I have been a Machinist for 44 yrs a machine shop is just one of the most harshist environments for shoes between the metal chips coolant and cutting oils and grease shoes or boots take a beating the other places are steel Mills and foundry work
The way you did these last time means they should be able to have this done for as long as the uppers last since there's virtually no wear on the midsole and welt if it's just peeling off and gluing on a new sole each time. It seems like if one wants a sole like this, having them re-worked like this is well worth it. Not everyone calling themselves a cobbler could do that first re-work as well as you did, but any of them should sure be able to handle resoling them now.
Your videos are making your viewers a lot smarter. After watching so many, your explanations make a lot of sense. 💯
Because of you guys I found some Allen admound loafers for $3! Thanks for everything.
That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy them.
The sound at the end would be improved by adding some sound dampening. It is the sound reflecting off a close, hard surface that makes it sound like you are recording inside a tank. Aim for a neutral sound. You can even hang some towels overhead out of camera or to the side for a quick fix. I'm not surprised that the softer sole only lasted this long, Abom79 is not a small person and his shop floor is raw concrete. Yes softer soles wear faster but hopefully it saves some wear and tear on his body as knee replacement is not cheap!
I agree. Also it's hard to stay focused on your work when your feet hurt.
I’ve been following Abom for years but only just found your channel. Now enjoying both!
Great video, great work... Where are my Dad's Tony Llamas? It's been a minute guys...
Abom79 has a great channel also. I wait till there are a few videos and binge watch him also.
Crazy hard on shoes! Damn
I just watch the first video and is 6 months ago, the owner of these boots gave them hard, nice work guys, as always...
Just got my old Chippewa rebranded LL Bean Kahtadin Engineer boots back from you guys . Great job with the Blocks and Resole
Glad you like them! We really appreciate you sending them to us.
7:33 The rougher looks like a pacman ghost.
Softer soles = faster wear.
Geez! Must be walking on sandpaper all day. My Redwing boots are from 2002 and have yet to need resoling. I'm a machinist and 285 pounds. I crush through tennis shoes in a few months but Redwings hold up.
Awesome resole, the boots are looking even better as they age.
Thank you
@@TrentonHeath You guys are true artists, I live in El Salvador but grew up in Los Angeles, the art has died here and is sad. I got a pair of used cordovan Alden loafers that were for sale out of a pick up truck. They are in good condition but I will save for a resole, the price was $4; the best four dollars I ever spent in my life.🤣👍
Superb work as always Trent!
Thank you, Kevin!
Couldn't you find a more durable soles. If Abom is wearing these ones out in ~6 months, there must be a better product to use.
Vibram soles are phenomenal. This guy must be using the hell out of his boots!
Think Adam may need to go with a higher wearing sole material.
Don't think they make Tungsten Carbide soles.
Harder rubber means a less comfortable shoe.
@@blackspike2710 Very true! Adam is more interested in comfort, than longevity. Many people commenting on this video don't seem to understand that!
Very cool seeing a return customer and boots
Abom's boots live again! Yay!
I picked up a box set of Anson Belts after Trent and Heath’s recommendation and couldn’t be happier with them!
Wowsers those were night and day different from the first repair. Glad Adam was able to get them back to y'alls before they were in that shape again! Next time, I think he'll need new uppers. That's gonna be a great video. 😃😉
While I was watching you clean the boot and you were describing what you were doing I instantly thought of Private Leonard "Gomer Pyle" Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket while he was talking to his weapon. Pretty cool LOL
Thanks for not overdubbing any annoying music🤦🏻♂️ the ASMR is very satisfying 😎
The important question is, will we see a video of Adam making replacement parts for your antique machines?
Maybe he should buy a second and even a third pair and...you know...let those things air out for a spell? Just sayin'.
Maybe he should take a lesson on care and also buy some shoe trees.
@@velvetjones1856 they are his and he can do whatever he wants to them. Those are work boots, not dress shoes. You’re probably the type of guy who conditions and keeps shoe trees inside some cheap white sneakers.
Who knows, maybe he has a Pete dryer.
I'm pretty sure a cedar shoe tree won't help with wet boots especially in the winter , my Pete dryer does what a shoe tree does plus dries them when wet.
It gently warms so you're not damaging the leather, I just leave my boots overnight and they're good to go the next morning never stinking.
Before I got my Pete my last pair of work boots got a mouldy wet sponge smell from constantly getting wet that winter.
The current replacement pair of the same boots would smell as bad or worse without the Pete.
I'm just extrapolatin' the wear based on the Vibram soles that were only months old. You don't get that much wear without putting those boots on EVERY SINGLE DAY for 12-18+ hours per. For the cost of re-soling one pair twice a year, I would just buy 3 pair and make those last 3-6 years with intermittent use.
@@AlexanderMason1 ... They are his boots, don't give him lessons... ;)
crazy i wear similar thorogood boots and ive been wearing them for 2 years 5 to 6 days a week 10 hour shifts and mine almost look good as new
Thanks for all the explanations!
Great video Trent! That explains a lot that a lot of us didn't realize.
Nic quick resole. Thank you and have a good weekend.
Excellent video. Excellent mind reading skills through a video.
It brings a tear to my eye to see boots worn for their intended purpose. I love to see boots worn hard and then taken back in for renewal. I can’t stand the hipsters who think that wearing their boots on a camping trip and get a little dust on them an think that is “using them”. I have to admit I just cut a hole on the top of my wolverine Krause boots while not being careful while chainsawing my slash pile. I built a wood cutting sawhorse to prevent this from happening in the future. If you guys ever make it to North Park Colorado I’d love to show you around. I can probably get you some access to awesome fishing.
I get 4-6 months out of boots till they like this guys boots. The soles just take a ponding sense I’m a big man like this guy I’m 6’ 5” and 400lbs. I’m wearing thorogoods that are 5 months old that need resole already. There my first pair of Thorogoods I love how comfortable they was till I’ve broken then down! Plus I’m limited on the selection of brands and styles I can wear size 15 EE our hard to come by. So I feel this dude pain big and tall it’s not what’s it’s cracked up to be!!
Just ordered a couple pairs of sheath cuz a while back I found a brand with a single pouch and they were my favorite but they were hard to find and over priced for the quality but the ones made by sheath look like they're made of better materials amd overall just better quality
I have seen a double sole done a cristy then smoothed, then vibram. Benefit of one and some wear resistance
Looks like that sole is really quite wearable. 5-6 months is crazy.
I'm starting to get the idea that some of your regular viewers have an obsession with the cork
Look up "cork soakers" on youtube lol.
@@boodro2122 you're a real'a cork soaker.
@@littlejackalo5326 you hafta soaka duh cork, sometimes for hours...
You guys should cut together a compilation video of just the rougher and the sound it makes, it's very ASMR.
Methinks Adam needs a slightly hard sole on his boots :)
Nice work gents. Your points on maintaining your boots are spot on.
Danite Loggers
Thank you! We really appreciate you watching.
11:45 the after-after comparison was missing 🤣
If that material wore out within six months, is that the best material for soles? Or perhaps it is so spongey it works well saving his feet standing on a concrete floor all day? Any recommendations? Thanks!
crepe soles are super comfortable and very grippy. plus the guy works in a metal shop so a stiffer rubber would've only lasted about 1 year.
I'm struggling to accept that the soles on these boots have been completely worn down in 6-7 months. What were they made of? I would expect to have them last a lot longer than that.
The grip was at least totaly lost.
I mean the grip is clearly gone. If the guy is wearing them all day, every day I can see it. My daily shoes I go through in about 6-8 months
Dude weighs like 350 and walks on concrete all day.
He weighs a lot and these are the fastest wearing boot sole known to man. I’m 165 pounds and can wear out a pair of Christy soles in 5 months. That’s why I don’t wear them. I have super sole 2.0 soles on my boots.
This is why I couldn’t let myself buy shoes with these cristy soles. Looks like they’re just begging to be run down.
Id like to see a video with typical pricing of cobbler services :)
Those Christy soles look nice and spongy to walk on if you are on your feet all day but they obviously wear down fairly quickly. I realize Adam is kind of a big guy so that might have something to do with the soles wearing down prematurely as well . The uppers of these boots still look great which speaks volumes of the quality of the leather of Thorodood boots. It has to be nice for you guys to get the occasional easy peasy repairs once in awhile. BTW still curious about the reason or purpose for the holes on the inside of the soles . Have a great weekend Trent.
abomb79 is a fun channel to watch
Do you also do conversions? For example changing from a square toe to a punchy style toe?
It would be cool to see Adam do a repair or make a part for one of your old machines.
Wow 5 or 6 months old. That guy is hard on his boots. He’s definitely found the right formula instead of buying a new pair every time.
Awesome job as always
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What hair products do you use? Your hair always looks so great and has so much volume
Beautiful work ❤️
Hey guys. Love your content! Marine Corps vet and have been a paramedic for 10 yrs now. Most my work partners including my wife who's also a paramedic wear thoroughgood 8in side zip jump boots. We love them as far as ems work goes. Fast break in and super comfortable and durable, but the soles only last about 2 years max. The unfortunate side is that the rest of the boot is in great shape because we clean, maintain, and polish our boots, but that model is not the U.S. made thorogood. Can these boots still be re soled? We all have 2 to 3 pairs at home that we just use as sh*t kickers. The boots themselves are in good shape as far as the uppers just the sole is worn out so we buy a new pair every 2 years
Hi, thanks for your service and thanks for your work! I work for a fire and EMS program at a college and I'm familiar with those boots!
So, those can absolutely be re-soled. The challenge is, they are $150 boots and the first time you'd re-sole them, you'd pay at least $250 for the overhaul for the first job, just like the first job on the boots in this video: replace the rubber welt with a leather welt, add a leather mid-sole, and possibly add/replace cork or leather filler between those.
Also, for the thick lug sole those have, there's a possibility they can't just be glued on like the wedge-style soles in this video, so would need to be sewn and/or screwed into the boot, but I would defer to a cobbler on that.
I say 2 years for a $150 boot is awesome. I imagine you could buy something like a Nick's or White's model and it might last longer, but you'd pay $350-$550 in that case. Anyway, just my two cents. Be well.
Seems the compound in vibram sole is soft seven months is pretty short time for a sole to last. When I was in the Navy our flight deck boots lasted at least year working up on thr flight deck walking on non-skid.
My guy really named his underwear brand, “Sheath”… I’m dead🤣
its because they have a sheath ya fuckin dingis.
This video is a poster child FOR Right to Repair. This is exactly why our rights to repair our belongings should be preserved.
Love the work. Adam is pretty cool too.
I find this kind of work fascinating. Anytime something is restored or refurbished, it’s a great thing.
I remember my father taking his work boots to the local cobbler to have him put new soles on. He had slightly bowed legs and the back outside of the heels would wear, I have the same problem.
After watching your videos, I’ve been looking at better boots for work and for everyday use.
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Wow, I was super surprised to find out that when you guys re-sole boots it’s $160.
That's how much they charge for a resole? Bloody hell.
Nice work.. 👍
Getting ready so send a pair of shoes to you guys. Great video as always!
There’s a Guy in The UK that works on boots like you should do a co lab video meeting of the minds
Took me a few times to decide those weren't googley eyes on the rougher
You are the only person on CZcams who knows how to properly use Saddle Soap.
No, I don't think so. If you show us a pic, I'll be able to give you a more accurate answer.
These look awesome!
I'm not sure if you have done this before but i would love for you guys to take in a cheap pair of shoes or boots and just upgrade everything you can to see what would it take to make them better
I’m gonna have to get a pair of those boots. I have a couple pairs of Georgia Loggers. I like them. One pair needs a resole and has a Vibram sole. Looking at their welt looks very different from any other boots I have watched you guys resole. Have you done any Georgia boots? Love your channel and always look forward to the next video. My sister lives in Nashville there. Love that place. Have a great 4th! -Chris
You guys do incredible work!
Great video.
Thank you
What a great job as always !!
Great vids! But I would like to see the final product displayed better!
One of my dreams is to get a boot overhaul from you guys. Just sad that we are thousands of miles away from you guys
Mail it in and phone them up to talk over any particular requests you might have.
Love this show, keep up the great work.
Those are some nice looking work boots.