How A $1,000 Pair Of Dog-Bitten Louboutins Are Professionally Restored | Refurbished
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- čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
- Rago Brothers Shoe & Leather Repair is a cobbler shop in Morristown, New Jersey, that repairs all kinds of shoes and leather goods. Some of the challenging items that come through the shop are shoes and leather goods that have been bitten or chewed by pets. These items are in need of a lot of repair work. Co-owner Tom Rago shows us how to refurbish a pair of $1,000 Christian Louboutin heels that were significantly damaged by a dog.
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How A $1,000 Pair Of Dog-Bitten Louboutins Are Professionally Restored - Jak na to + styl
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I see what you did there!😁
LOL
Good one!!
Underrated comment 🤣
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Those $1,000 shoes were probably chewed up by a $16,000 dog that gets carried around in a $30,000 purse.
If that was the case they would have just bought another pair instead of getting them repaired....
At least the 1000$ went to the skilled shoemakers and not the fashion house.
Naw, that wasn't a purse dog, those bite marks were from a real dog.
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At this point its not even repair, its reconstruction
Pretty much the exact same case this situation.
Yep
Wouldn’t it be cheaper just to buy new shoes ??
@@poobkjm doubtful
@@poobkjm Bruh..
I’ve checked online and this style seems to be hard to find. So, production might’ve been discontinued. That’s why the client opted for repair instead of buying a new pair.
Good observation
or it was just cheaper
That makes perfect sense
I wonder how much did he charged for repair
Ye
I really appreciate the woman who tried to get this shoe fixed. She didn't get a new pair but decided to repair this one instead. This also keeps small business people like these shops alive! Plus landfill is reduced without throwing them away!
Tht doesnt seems like it cost less then 1000USD.
better for the environment as well
@@Ratselmeister I bought them for 695€ in 2013... I think
@@Ratselmeister nowadays those shoes are probably more expensive than that, I'm pretty sure that they were discontinued around 2010
This style is discontinued. Can’t get a new one
Thank you so much for featuring our repair Insider! It was so much fun filming this and showing everyone the full behind the scenes look.
Lmao did you create an account just for this comment
You are a true artist
It was lovely to watch and hear your work process, very interesting!
@@ape2533 i hope they did because that's called being business savvy. This is basically an advertisement, any good businessman would take advantage of all the eyes on this video. You say it snarky like its an idiotic idea to have a CZcams account as a business when all i see is $$$ 🤣
@@nomdeplume2213 I understand that but I thought it was just a random guy who wanted to get a lot of likes by making an account like that. It seems to be legit tho because they have videos
Lol everyone is like “why didn’t she buy a new pair of shoes for that price.” Just because you can does not mean you should.
This person gave a independent shoe repair service money. Kept more junk out of the landfill. Why judge her.
If you love something, money is not a issue.
If you love a pair of shoes so much that money isn't an issue then you have some soul searching to do
@@zillaquazar we all love inanimate objects. Just different people love different things.
@@MamaBanana I love puppies
Yes exactly! And what if those shoes held some sort of sentimental value to her? All the more reason to get them repaired!
Not to mention now she doesn’t have to break in a new pair of shoes! We should all take care of our things not throw them away
They may have sentimental value, like the first luxury shoes she bought herself. Let the girl live damn, it's not like it's your money
Plus it's giving thess repairmen business as well!
Plus, probably better for the environment too!
@Simple Weirdo Agreed, it's always so ridiculous.
My dad was a locomotive engineer (drove the train).
He made excellent money for the 60s and 70s...I remember going to the cobbler... seriously, in Indianapolis, dad regularly took us to have our shoes reheeled and maintained. Probably a holdover from his childhood during the depression..
That was a real treat, it was a very interesting place.
People are seriously giving the girl hate?? Dude, I'm way more upset with that dog, I dislike most dogs and this is why lol
That dog has expensive taste ! 🤣
Haaaa 👉
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@@okokok375 Hey Wonho stan XD
HEYOOOO
CZcams: Wanna watch a shoe get repaired?
Me: Sure, why not.. What else am I doing?
Same this is actually pretty amazing
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Exactly 🙈😛😂
Same
*casually glances at the unfinished thesis on the table that's due in two days*
For those saying "just get a different pair" yea okay but what if the style is limited or discontinued? Also sentimental value is a thing too.
I agree with sentimental however, there are literally 20 pairs of shoes at my local Walmart that are exactly the same style, made out of the same materials minus the red bottom but Walmart also has red paint so problem solved for $25 lol go in to any shoe carnival or any discount shoe store and you'll find 30 brands with the exact same shoe for $25
True, could also be a gift, a special gift or sth similar and even if i could get another pair, if its a gift id much rather keep it and fix it because its special to me than get another pair that means nothing more than a replacement
@@nomdeplume2213 why buy something new when you could get yours repaired?? I dont understand Americans at all.
@@bruh-hr1mt the shoe is already worn down, who knows how much longer it can last even after being repaired. Repairing it isn’t cheap either and it never turns out as perfectly as a brand new pair
Yes, plus, the woman can spend her money on whatever she wants
I’ve heard Louboutins are extremely uncomfortable and not worth the price tag from a lot of people, but I’m glad these guys got paid to repair them. Skilled craftsmen deserve to get paid.🙂
I have two pairs and I chose a comfortable style. I definitely think they are worth the price tag
I get to hear that too
What kind of spike heel is confortable?
They are made for the looks not for the confort
@@adrianacasares1130 Ones with an easy height (100mm) , round toe (so your toes aren't hammered) and a platform (less stress on the arch ). Heels can be beautiful and comfortable- just be realistic when choosing a pair
@@alana7727i agree, its actually really easy to walk with a platformed heel
I thought they'd have been beyond repair but no, in the hands of skilled and talented repairers they are saved, great work :-)
Craftsman
I thought "Dog-Bitten Louboutins" is a certain shoe model.
Lol😂😂😂😂👌🏻👏🏻
Omg same lol 😂
Me too😂😂😂
Thts just a peseant quality of us
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Just like everyone else said, she might not have been able to "buy new ones". If you have the money to repair what you already own, why not repair them? That's the problem with items today, we just buy new ones instead of repairing and maintaining what we already own. Clothing used to be something that people would own their entire lives and continuously maintain and patch and rework. Shoes would get taken to a cobbler and resoled not just tossed out and new ones bought. Luxury items are meant to last a lifetime that's one of the reasons they're so costly. You can take them and have them repaired so you'll never have to buy another bag/pair of shoes/etc again.
Plot twist- they used ramen to fix it :)
Ramen fixes everything
Yup
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Lol
Omg
I would have never guessed you could have even have fixed a shoe is that condition. That's really neat, and he did a great job!
I’ve been servicing my shoes at Rago brothers for years. They are the truth! True craftsmen, so professional, and no job is impossible for them
I am curious as to how much a repair like this one cost. I am always amazed at the talent these men have. Great job they look new!
He said in the video $800-$1000 to repair these shoes.
I wouldn't even let a dog near my Payless shoes! If I had Louboutins, I'd probably just keep them in a glass case for display 😂😂
Same sis same
What’s a payless? Is that like a new designer?
@@zaidrodriguez8160 Payless is suppose to be a massive franchise “cheap” shoe store but it isn’t really cheap. Many of them went out of business last year.
@@zaidrodriguez8160 maybe equivalent to Walmart/Target shoes.
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How much love they put into their work!
Poor lady, she was already struggling walking with those on and got bitten by a dog.
She wasn't wearing them when the dog found them, they're clearly not bitten but chewed.
I hope this is a joke and not what you actually think...
@@alicetoniian7432 It's a joke, it's obvious cuz of how dumb it is.
@@excuseme5086 on the internet you'll mever be sure. The world is stupid enough
Not y'all arguing over a bitten shoe 😭
Ahhh, he forgot to tell u. The replacement leather was the dog.
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😅😂 made my morning lmao
Well deserved
😂😂😂 Comment of the day
as it should. you know what they say..."you are what you eat" 😂
I don't get how they get the leather looking like one piece! That's some next level skills there.
It would have been nice to explain how they hid/blended the seam.
@@markbotta8567 it's called skiving if you're still interested. It's a common leatherworking technique. You shave down the edges of the leather so when you put the pieces together they can blend seemlessly. If you don't. It'll look bumpy or make the connection alot more apparent
It's called skiving
@@astrid6496 At 4:34 it doesn’t appear to be the same shoe either. It’s not patent leather.
@@astrid6496 I think it's a different shoe or photo shop. The seam is GONE and they skipped right over explaining how to mesh the 2 together.
This was really cool. The craftsmanship that went into this is amazing.
Dog training classes aren't looking so expensive now
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I hope they upload more repairing videos to their CZcams, I am becoming obsessed with restoration videos. It’s amazing to see the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into making something as good as new as possible
Check out Bedo’s
I have so much admiration for people who work with their hands
Me too, there's some love and patience that are quite unique.
You should see what I can do with my tongue.
You know people who work with their feet?
I work with my face
@@a.i.chronicle8404 that's what she said
For some odd reason this reminded me of when Woody got all fixed up so that Chicken Dude could sell him.
Same!
You can’t rush art!
That's basically it tbh
This is a remarkable job. I would never ever know that this shoe had been repaired. Bravo 👏
Rago Bros. are just amazing. They repaired & cleaned a 25 year old Prada purse for me 3 years ago. It came back looking as good as the day I bought it.
So much talent involved in this shoe reconstruction/repair. Excellent work and attention to detail !
"I told you I didn't want to go back to the vet Linda, next time listen" 😂😂😂
Wow! That seamless repair on the upper is incredible! I guess that is a trade secret to how you guys did it? I actually don’t think there are anybody local to me in the UK that would do that level of work. I guess also that the patent is easier to match up than leather with grain.
wow that's really well done, I'm an upholsterer my self and i know how much love and care have gone into that beautiful work! well done!
I have sent several designer bags into Rago. The workmanship is flawless
Wow the end result is mind blowing, looks really close. Hurray 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Wow 😲🙀 You guys did an amazing job!!! Can't see the seams at all! Just beautiful work. 👏👏👏
Very nice!
Glad they cleaned the inside of the shoe as well. I can't stand when my heels get gross inside. But then again I hardly ever wear any so it's not that big of a deal.
Love seeing things be restored and given new life instead of just tossed.
Amazing work as always, Rago Brothers! You are true artisans and I love that you exist- because I may need you one day for my shoes or bags!!
You didn't show how you managed to blend the old leather with the new leather so seamlessly. That's what I wanted to see 😔 Anyways, always awesome to see!!!
Same!
I don't get it. What happened to the seam on the upper?
I love Rago Bros.! They have saved me a couple times & will if I need again! Thank you! What talent!!
Even though I watched every step of the repair I have no idea how that final result came to be. This was magic.
"When she gets her shoe back. We think her mouth is going to drop." I think the dog's mouth dropped already
I can only imagine the terror when the owner found those shoes
How wonderful to watch a craftsman at work.
Rago Brothers used to repair for Kate Spade, I used to speak with Tony on a regular basis, he is such a nice man. I appreciated his great customer service, it definitely made my job easier💜
$800 dollars 😳
Just get a whole new shoe
$800 is the price of the shoe from the designer, not the price of the repair. But I agree... the owner should've just gotten a new pair
Maybe it wasn't available anymore, it's designer's shoes. Normally very limited
i think its good if u have sentimental value for it
@@opossumbottomdweller8875 haha, no. >:(
@@opossumbottomdweller8875 Damn, I hope no one lets you take care of anything living😬
I loved that dog who didn't care about the price of the shoe...👍👍
It’s a dog, it doesn’t know what a shoes is let alone understand the concept of money
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@@opossumbottomdweller8875 shut up, you commented that the owner should put down the dog wtf
@@amandaksuzuki lmao and I'll do it again BOP BOP BOP.
Dog is gone.
They do outstanding work i have had difficult/ detailed handbags and a few shoes repaired by them and no one can ever see where the problem was. They are very nice and professional. The retailer I worked for sends damaged items for customer repairs and everything comes back looking brand new. Rago Brothers is in Morristown. NJ
WoW that is HANDS DOWN!! An amazing transformation 🤗 You are tremendously talented ‼️
$1000 for footware that's 😳😳 expensive
how much would that repair cost? I have a few pairs I dont wear any more cause the soles and toe box are just torn up
I can repair your shoes for yah.....at a discounted price.
It depends on the extent of the repair. That Louboutin was probably $400 to fix. I just had a pair of mudsoaked suede slippers cleaned up and repaired for $25. Your local cobbler will give you a quote if you take in the shoes and it's almost always cheaper than getting a new pair.
So hard to believe it was done to this level. Amazing work
Genius!
Its always rewarding to be able to revert a wrecked case into its former glory. The satisfaction
This was really interesting.
The repaired shoe’s tip is more round than the original (not chewed up) shoes
If i hadn't seen the process on video i would have assumed they just bought a new shoe! Flawless!
Wow, ya'll are really talented! This is an awesome restoration.
The real tragedy here is that the shoe itself is 1k. when in reality it’s only 10 bucks a pop. ☕️🐸
Damn and that's on periodt
Maybe, but you wouldn't even be here unless you WISH you could own a pair. 🤡
@@peggynielsen8842 periodt
@@peggynielsen8842 it would be weird for a dude to wish foe women shoes, no?
@@hempoki no!
Wonder how much it was to repair? Beautiful done tho!
They said 800-1000
You guys are artists!! Amazing job, so cool to watch your work. True cobblers!
Great craftmanship and artistry. Props to the this cobbler shop. After reading some of the other comments:
1. Cost of shoes is $800+, not the cost of the repair. So the assumption is that the cost of repair is much less than new shoes. (Given the time and effort, it probably wasn't cheap to fix them, though.)
2. Louboutin has a limited run on styles, so this may not be replaceable. Even the still-popular So Kate will eventually be discontinued.
3. Although they didn't show it, blending the new leather piece to the existing upper and making it seamless/invisible is possible with light sanding, color touch-up, clear coating, and then buffing.
4. Shoe owner really needs to put her expensive footwear away securely and get her dog a chew toy.
It's like 1 AM where I am and found this video suggested. Fun to watch, regardless.
What happened to the dog?
@Danilo they killed the dog just grawling off a useless shoe..
Dog leather was used in the repair.
The cost/value of a pair of Louboutins is ridiculous. They are cheaply made and uncomfortable, but some people will pay out the wazoo for status. The repair will have more pure workmanship involved than the original creation. Just ridiculous.
What models did you wear? I'm not the biggest fan of Louboutins' general style, but my grandmother sometimes sends me "used" (by her standards, lol) clothing, and gave me a pair of these. They were incredibly comfortable in my experience.
High heel comfort is all about form, if you get a pair of high heels and your arch is to high, you aren’t going to be comfortable. It’s really up to a persons body whether a shoe is comfortable or not. That’s why some people find cheaper shoes comfortable because they have a flat foot. I have never found a pair of heels that fit my foot, so I don’t even try anymore, it hurts too much.
@@lilacpen8678
Because she broke them in for you.
You're lucky, that's a service the queen pays for.
@@seekingeudaimonia6884
Let's give it another try. Been trying for 10 years and in that time I found one good pair.
I believe there are other unicorns out there. Some outfits really need heels to elevate them.
@@digitallocations1423 true, then I wear a well made pair of boots or wedges. I have one pair of heels from a thrift store that are comfortable but they aren’t pretty so not really helpful.
Personally I love boots more. I could fill a closet with just boots.
Incredible workmanship, these people are artists!
Absolutely amazing job!!! I had my Michael Kors purse repaired with Rago Brothers and they did an amazing job.
I’d love to know what he charges for a repair like that😳
$1001
This is definitely not completely useless
I’m amazed at how you blended the patent leather
Very satisfying to watch! When he laid the upper to the platform, it reminded me of laying fondant on a cake lol
I’m glad insider realized nobody was finna read subtitles on all they damn videos. WE NEED AUDIO.
The dog has expensive taste!!!! 😂😂😂
I'm going to send you all my louboutin's to you guys for repair. Very well done.
I'm happy to see the owner gave business to an independent repair shop and didn't waste what she had. Now she just needs to buy her dog a bamboo bone. 🦴
I love how he says "we" but Ronny and Henry are the only ones doing anything and being challenged...
These guys did a great job. However, wouldn't it be cheaper to get a new pair of shoes?
Idk, maybe they're a limited edition model or hold special sentimental value or something.
It helps keep a small biz afloat. Louboutin doesn't need the money.
The result was phenomenal. Well done!
This is a true art
Thank you for sharing
These types of shoes need to be returned to their manufacturer and have them repaired correctly
Otherwise, they loose their value and can't be resold..
That Business is an Authorized Repair Shop for the Manufacturer. Thats why they send him the Leather Einstein!
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Aint no professional commenter no more aye?
I would buy any type of shoe second hand except heels.
Old heels will make you walk funny.
Maybe the person doesn’t care to resell her shoes.
"loo-bi-tins" 😂
I know! I know! 😱
I love that people still repair their shoes as opposed to getting a new pair
That is an awesome repair job. Super nice work.
Haven’t seen a single comment on how a repair like this is more sustainable and supports smaller/independent businesses. you don’t have buy a whole new pair when options like this exist, it’s wasteful. If you have the money to buy a new pair you have the money to get it repaired instead. It’s so much better to support independent business then multimillion companies like Louis Vuitton. also who cares if that shoes only 20% Louis now that’s a dumb thing to care about seriously materialistic
That's one expensive chew toy 🤭
I never knew that this could be done! A very good job
What would you use as reference if both heels where to be bitten? Great job this is really beautifully done.
Uhh is so annoying when MY $1,000 shoes get bitten by a dog because I can definitely relate to this totally 💯 % for sure yep 👍🏻
Get owners reactions
Wow thats magic. I can't even see the seem...great work
Such skill, good job! hope owner is very happy now, and will keep her dog entertained so he won't eat her shoes anymore!
I'm less concerned about the shoe repair, and more concerned with what happened to the dog afterwards.
2 words : CHOKED OUT
Few things I noticed...
Shoe owner didn’t bother to wipe her dirty foot crust out of the shoes but these guys were nice enough to do that for her. And...
Henry got some long nails.
These are great people,,, they are artisans of the repair world,, i have sent several things to them and they do perfect repair work,,,i highly recommend them,,,!!! Great video
Good stuff. Looks like new and you’d never know it had been destroyed before.
The dog was put down after.
Where did you find out???
@@incognito9878 because i put the dog down myself.
@@Knuckle_Sandwich_Hand_Wraps lol
My dog did this everytime there's no sandals could ever pass his bite and touch
I gave a 👎 because you didn’t show how you covered the seam from the new piece of patent leather.
Great job!!! Looks like a brand new pair.
So nobody is gonna compliment the shoe repair guys? Dudes did AMAZING to fix those shoes...even the red on the bottom matches...good job guys.