Charity Shop R.M.WILLIAMS BOOTS get an INCREDIBLE RESTORATION! How We Repair a "Half" Leather Sole!

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
  • Today we had these R.M.Williams sent in from Australia, the customer found them in a salvation army shop and now we're restoing them to an amazing standard. We're doing a half leather sole repair and adding french tip metal toe plates.
    Online shop - www.tringshoerepairs.com/
    Insta - Dan_the_cobbler
    Chapters:
    (0:00) Intro
    (2:30) Stripping the sole
    (4:00) Break time!
    (7:00) How we do a half sole
    (13:00) Toe Plates
    (17:00) Restorng the uppers
    (24:00) Adding the new heels
  • Krátké a kreslené filmy

Komentáře • 442

  • @prthavoc
    @prthavoc Před rokem +143

    I have no desire ever to repair a pair of shoes but yet I set here for 30 mins and watch this…Thank you Dan

    • @derzemel
      @derzemel Před rokem +5

      I was thinking the same, until I realized that, when it comes to boots and leather shoes, it is very wasteful and actually more expensive to keep buying new pairs every 2-3 years. I found that it is cheaper to maintain good shoes in the long term and that good shoes keep looking nice when properly maintained.

    • @MarkmanOTW
      @MarkmanOTW Před rokem +3

      I can confirm that having some quality shoes that mould to your feet shape, and are looked after are worth repairing.
      My Timberland 'classic' boots are 20 yr old. Dan resoled them with a leather mid-sole (glued and stitched in) and Vibram soles, which can now be replaced by any cobbler. This is sustainable + they feel and look great 😊

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street Před rokem +3

      @@derzemel I once read that the amount rich people spend on their eg *_John Lobb_* bespoke classic shoes (be still my beating heart) the cost averaged over decades, while not an _economy_ purchase, stacks up well against some nice off-the-peg shoes bought every few years.
      People forced through circumstance to buy cheap, shitty shoes get the poorest value - they often fall apart very quickly; if man-made, don't let your feet breathe, and are generally terrible for your gait, posture, joints etc. A pair of hand-made, bespoke shoes are a thing of podal beauty! 👞👞

    • @russ9921
      @russ9921 Před rokem

      @@221b-Maker-Street Yeah, but give me Gaziano & Girling over John Lobb any day.

    • @AutismusPrime69
      @AutismusPrime69 Před 6 měsíci

      You don't need to announce to everyone when you watch a video

  • @saffy4352
    @saffy4352 Před rokem +5

    Tring takes me back to retrospectives when historic times people would repair clobbers. I'm watching this in 2023, which makes me go back in time! The process looks ancient and so does the machines.

  • @fannycraddock99
    @fannycraddock99 Před rokem +164

    Oh Dan, I know I shouldn't but I had a fit of the giggles when you said 'keep your hard on away from children'! Great job of course.

    • @Dan_the_cobbler
      @Dan_the_cobbler  Před rokem +42

      Just good advice!

    • @yerbro8469
      @yerbro8469 Před rokem

      @@Dan_the_cobbler And of course, when you need to get rid of your hard on, there's jerk off.

    • @demonknight7965
      @demonknight7965 Před rokem +1

      🤣 Dan and his Quips.

    • @forsta6654
      @forsta6654 Před rokem

      I giggle like a 5 years old everytime I hear "Jerk-off Stripper" ...🤭

    • @gerrykeoghan6058
      @gerrykeoghan6058 Před rokem +7

      Same here Humboldt it will go very well with Jerkoff product 👣👣

  • @ElzevereBlock
    @ElzevereBlock Před rokem +18

    Pleasure to watch an actual high end craftsman at work in this so called modern age of seeing any skilled workers at all. Sole and heel looks so good it's a shame someone is going to walk on them? Wish you all the best in your business Dan.

  • @justsomeawesomeperson6396

    Why didn’t i find this channel sooner? I always loved when i was a kid in my grandfather’s shop, and later that he taught me how to work on shoes. I couldn’t take over his shop sadly. But it really brings back great memories.

  • @bla28627
    @bla28627 Před rokem +1

    Whistling Robin Hood as you work! Classic

  • @nuss1e
    @nuss1e Před rokem +3

    The smell of the Cobblers shop just came back to me (as a kid in the 60's) leather & glue☺ You could never see over the counter as it was so high, it was a big mystery😁

  • @williamstewart9043
    @williamstewart9043 Před rokem +4

    Why have you been hiding that beautiful young lady. She brightens up your shop.

  • @andrewclarke6931
    @andrewclarke6931 Před rokem +5

    I have no idea why I've ended up watching a man repair shoes..
    Just subscribed and spent the last 2 hours watching more of your videos..
    Great content. And surprisingly interesting..

  • @allanhansford8718
    @allanhansford8718 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The owner of those boots is going to love them like never before...

  • @automatik
    @automatik Před rokem +6

    Hard on and Jerk off, leads to “let’s get sticky”. Great job as always . It’s funny cause I never thought I would be watching endless videos of a cobbler. Your content is very entertaining. Keep up the good work!

    • @nacekozo
      @nacekozo Před rokem

      don't forget the bottom filler!

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers Před rokem +2

    2 videos in one evening 🤗

  • @Blackwater_House
    @Blackwater_House Před rokem +8

    Many years ago, here in Adelaide (South Australia) there was a local boot maker (Arthur Rossiter) who made Me a Custom pair of Black ‘Army styled’ G.P. (General Purpose) Boots.
    These boots were so comfortable that I took the boots back, every time the needed a new sole and or a new heel.
    Eventually Arthur retired and I had to retire those boots from frequent use, but I still kept a hold of them for many years afterwards.
    Best most comfortable pair of G.P. Boots I ever owned.

  • @dEvolutionspud
    @dEvolutionspud Před rokem +1

    I never knew that watching shoes repairs could be so satisfying.

  • @G3North
    @G3North Před rokem +15

    Fantastic work as usual. Got me laughing at 22:40 in the video with “of course we have to heel the nail block on” 😂

    • @Dan_the_cobbler
      @Dan_the_cobbler  Před rokem +8

      Haha yes well spotted I had to re watch that a few times until I realised what I'd said! It's not always easy this speaking to the camera stuff!

  • @oliviolanza1933
    @oliviolanza1933 Před rokem +2

    Watching Dan go about his work has a therapeutic effect on me of sorts.

  • @jimmer1047
    @jimmer1047 Před 5 dny

    Greetings from Tombstone Arizona cowboy! 🤠 Fantastic and beautiful! Boots were great too! 😂 Annabelle is one "foxy lady!" 🥰

  • @chris-cole
    @chris-cole Před rokem +3

    From a pair of charity shop shoes to a pair of seriously sexy shoes!! Absolute artisan you are Dan. Perfect job!!!!

  • @al.f.8204
    @al.f.8204 Před rokem +2

    Crackin’ job as always, laughed out loud at the Hard On. And, always a pleasure to see the lovely Annabelle. Cheers 👍🏽🙂

    • @SeanSmith4550
      @SeanSmith4550 Před rokem

      Yes, some candy for the rest of us and what a lovely nature she has.

  • @swixoful
    @swixoful Před rokem +10

    Absolutely stunning work. Thanks for the show, Dan!

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh Před rokem +6

    Looks wonderful, Dan. Amazing as usual.

  • @chrissysworldtour
    @chrissysworldtour Před rokem +8

    Always amazing as usual! Inspiring to appreciate things and to keep them in good shape by proper maintenance for the long run! 🙏💕

  • @hummingbirdadventures1222

    Really great finish on those boots - I particularly liked the heel block finish. Thanks for another video.

  • @robm7449
    @robm7449 Před rokem +6

    Amazing job as always Dan . Great looking boot love the one piece leather upper 👌

  • @DrMJJr
    @DrMJJr Před rokem +1

    Great to see Ron supervising things @16:10!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😘😘😘

  • @user-ho5vu7kv6e
    @user-ho5vu7kv6e Před rokem +4

    Nice work and you are a respected person and you deserve all the best

  • @TheBeatlesFan86
    @TheBeatlesFan86 Před rokem

    Your repairs always blow me away. Giving boots a new chance at life

  • @lindak8664
    @lindak8664 Před rokem +6

    Those boots are about AUD$650 these days. I often stare at them through the shop window. Those were a lucky find at the Salvo shop. You did a nice job restoring them.

    • @spiro190
      @spiro190 Před 8 měsíci

      They are worth every cent because they last for 20+ years. I have 4 pairs of craftmans, brown, black, chocolate suede and chestnut. 25 years old, 18, 11 and 6. And having 4 pairs to rotate, they don’t get smashed so the oldest are the only pair that have had a full resole and heal done.

  • @ianmurphy9955
    @ianmurphy9955 Před rokem +1

    38 next month and I'm laughing my ass off at double entendres 🤣. Glad I came back to the channel

  • @stevesutherland1490
    @stevesutherland1490 Před 11 měsíci

    I could watch you work all day. If I wasn't 57 years old I would love to do a apprenticeship

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers Před rokem +3

    That red and white stitch is very cool. Quality work as always 👌

  • @bobeyes3284
    @bobeyes3284 Před rokem

    A true craftsman. A dying breed.

  • @dkelly8985
    @dkelly8985 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely beautiful. Incredible work.

  • @remygiglio
    @remygiglio Před rokem +6

    Salut, super travail j’adore !
    Merci de partager ta passion avec nous.
    Continue c’est super ce que tu fais.

  • @txbill2512
    @txbill2512 Před rokem +1

    The Hard On commercial had me in stitches...I'll get my coat.

  • @sharonh988
    @sharonh988 Před rokem +1

    great job. Looking forward to part 2.

  • @manxman8008
    @manxman8008 Před 6 měsíci

    RMWilliams - Iconic Ozzie boots - great to see top shelf skills being continued and shared. Didn't realise you'd need to work out so much to be a cobbler.

  • @gtocool99
    @gtocool99 Před rokem +1

    Watching a craftsperson do their thing is so entertaining. i need to try this service one day

  • @nellayema2455
    @nellayema2455 Před rokem +2

    Great job restoring those shoes. They look great! My daughter lives in AU (I'm in the US) and she bought me an R.M. Williams billfold. It's a quality product.

  • @tonygloster3483
    @tonygloster3483 Před rokem +2

    Great boots and a great repair Dan 👍

  • @boitoiful
    @boitoiful Před rokem +9

    Hi Dan. Watching you work is one excellent experience. Those boots have a new lease on life. OH, I noticed that Ron was there making sure everything went smoothly. You are always on top of the new products like Hard On. Keep it up Dan! Looking forward to the next fix. And BTW, love your shop. It is beautiful. J

  • @BubbaStaines
    @BubbaStaines Před rokem

    GORGEOUS job!

  • @cajunskeletor8155
    @cajunskeletor8155 Před rokem +3

    Love the glue is called hard on and the remover is called jerk off. It kills me everytime

  • @YoYoRaeRae
    @YoYoRaeRae Před rokem

    I love how you’re always whistling Robin Hood. The bestest Disney movie!

  • @hansim5155
    @hansim5155 Před rokem +1

    i love your work mate,i love my shoses and boots they cost money but i have them for years, and they never go out of style.

  • @andrewlloyd1198
    @andrewlloyd1198 Před rokem +1

    I'm not a shoe guy at all - although my one pair of dress shoes are RM Williams boots -- but this was really fascinating. I love seeing a craftsman at work! Well done.

  • @HyakuJuu01300
    @HyakuJuu01300 Před rokem

    Awesome job Dan!

  • @mrchams
    @mrchams Před rokem

    What an amazing job. Just awesome 👍

  • @Marshmish
    @Marshmish Před rokem

    One of your best Dan.

  • @karleengoodwill2667
    @karleengoodwill2667 Před rokem +2

    As always your cork doesn't disappoint!

  • @antlermcl4588
    @antlermcl4588 Před rokem +3

    Yikes... please don't use red stitching on my RM's if ever I send them for repair. Call me traditional lol!!! I've had them re-soled a couple of times over the years, but I bet they weren't re-corked. I love watching your videos... pure class craftsmanship

  • @mpccenturion
    @mpccenturion Před rokem +1

    I enjoy the music as you work. Very Classy! EDIT - Gosh the threads really set off the look. And they look gorgeous!

  • @Guildmarm
    @Guildmarm Před rokem +3

    annabell is so dang cute!!! UGH!!! Also thanks for the vid! ^_^ Those shoes look smart as hell!

  • @westsurf8035
    @westsurf8035 Před měsícem

    Love your work. Great attention to detail.

  • @isegrim.airsoft
    @isegrim.airsoft Před rokem

    Great job as always

  • @benknotes9450
    @benknotes9450 Před rokem +1

    Who knew that shoe repair had so much innuendo? Jerk-off glue remover and Hard-on glue. Makes perfect sense.

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 Před rokem

    They looked great Good job particularly the black piece under the instep Very neat 👍👍

  • @brucevodka
    @brucevodka Před rokem

    Brilliant!!!!!

  • @waynesbutler7834
    @waynesbutler7834 Před rokem +1

    So basically what i got from this video on top of a fantastic boot redesign and repair is to loosen up the Hard On you have to use the Jerk Off , love your vids ..

  • @Roginator007
    @Roginator007 Před rokem

    Nice to see a new video Dan top work as always mate

  • @waikuleabe7121
    @waikuleabe7121 Před 11 měsíci

    Spectacular work bravo

  • @ReRiderChi
    @ReRiderChi Před rokem

    I really appreciate the positivity

  • @101life9
    @101life9 Před rokem

    Perfect!

  • @BlackWolf-di9gq
    @BlackWolf-di9gq Před rokem

    Wow.. This is a great video. Quality!

  • @Jrocc811
    @Jrocc811 Před rokem

    Welcome back Dan 😄

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Před rokem

    Lucky for you, my fame extends only about 30 feet past my front door...and maybe down to the local sheriff station, but THAT'S IT! I promise. What I appreciate the most about this particular video is how a small business' day is rarely just calm and quiet.

  • @alanc6468
    @alanc6468 Před rokem +1

    I really like how the Vibram turned out, great look.

    • @mikelastname
      @mikelastname Před rokem

      Phew, I'm only 9 minutes in and and after hearing what he is going to do, I thought it was going to look like Frankenstein's Shoe - glad it worked out!

  • @ryanpro5744
    @ryanpro5744 Před rokem

    Great video another amazing job.

  • @surefry
    @surefry Před rokem

    lovely work.

  • @karlanthony2179
    @karlanthony2179 Před rokem

    "Without further adieu" 😆 Great videos Dan.

  • @bosullivan5462
    @bosullivan5462 Před rokem

    Good job!

  • @jopo8281
    @jopo8281 Před rokem

    Glad you corrected Annabelle :p

  • @35geordielad
    @35geordielad Před rokem

    Beautiful and the boots too 🤩💪

  • @dcallan812
    @dcallan812 Před rokem

    The cream you use n the uppers is really great stuff I have some old shoes that cleaned up really nicety it filled in the areas were the dye was going lighter.

  • @arpi8168
    @arpi8168 Před rokem

    Nice job!

  • @wizaxed
    @wizaxed Před rokem

    I like that vintage motorcycle helmet - that thing screams 70's!! Nice refurb, Dan!! Those things came back to life!! Cheers!

  • @joey2dollars181
    @joey2dollars181 Před 11 měsíci

    I wish I was. But I been following you for about a year now. Great content sir

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 Před rokem

    Very nice work 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @josecoto6709
    @josecoto6709 Před rokem +1

    This man deserves a Hard On sponsorship

  • @ultrasvenne4671
    @ultrasvenne4671 Před rokem

    yaaay a Dan upload
    Also enjoyed the Annabelle cameo, I'm glad you have help in the shop

  • @bastian-music
    @bastian-music Před rokem

    After long days in the studio with no windows, the last thing I want to do is listen to music... I love watching these, proper escapism. Spotted AC/DC this time...keep them coming :P

  • @samielkhou2431
    @samielkhou2431 Před rokem

    From Mauritania respect for you

  • @worldtoday9244
    @worldtoday9244 Před rokem

    Keep up the good work

  • @Hacker3588
    @Hacker3588 Před rokem

    Thanks for another great video :)
    omg the glue gag XD

  • @dazl7954
    @dazl7954 Před rokem

    Great repair job, and fantastic content. but my mind did get carried away with the tin of "hard on" and your comment..... Love it, keep up the great work.

  • @mikespaintedminis5100
    @mikespaintedminis5100 Před rokem +1

    Always do a little dance to the intro music😂 keep up the awesome work! 🤘

  • @Steve-jq4st
    @Steve-jq4st Před rokem +1

    I’ve had around 10 pairs of rm’s over the years. They are proper boots and worth restoring. Comfortable as any shoes I’ve ever worn. Had one pair for over 14 years until they were retired.

    • @jrh_engineer
      @jrh_engineer Před rokem

      One of my pairs is nearly 40 years old. I get them re-soled and re-gusseted by RM's whenever they need it. The uppers are still in great condition.

    • @emeraldhill8294
      @emeraldhill8294 Před rokem

      @@jrh_engineer Got a pair in sydney 1990, they look better after a few years.

  • @grpete446
    @grpete446 Před rokem

    Hey Dan,
    I love to watch you doing your work and specially seeing you loving what you do! 👍
    And I’m kind of ashamed, bc I’m falling to sleep watching it. 🫣 - your voice is so nice, dark and seems to be kind of familiar to me. I can’t help me getting tired an falling in sleep.
    It really does not mean that your content is boring!!
    Love your videos! - go on!
    Paul from Germany 🫶

  • @clamsthecat
    @clamsthecat Před rokem

    I always whistle that song from Robin Hood while I work too :D

  • @AJBTemplar
    @AJBTemplar Před 6 měsíci +1

    I want to see much more Annabel. 🙂

  • @brianstivers8155
    @brianstivers8155 Před rokem

    Hey Dan! You ever thought about taking up golf club repair as a hobby? You have all the equipment and requisite skill to be a master club builder and grinder!

  • @sheikhfarhanafzal3110

    Great job Sir.
    I enjoyed your videos.
    Love from pakistan
    Keep uploading new videos.

  • @167curly
    @167curly Před rokem

    Those are nice-looking all-purpose boots.

  • @kwanchan8709
    @kwanchan8709 Před rokem

    Given the high prices of Italian shoes these days, a good restoration makes good sense to renew a pair of expensive shoes that create another rubbish in the landfill. The challenge is finding a skilled and passionate cobbler who can do a great restoration.

  • @kristensmith6042
    @kristensmith6042 Před rokem

    I am 💀💀 over the new glue product. I absolutely laughed like a 12 year old 🤣🤣 fabulous repair

  • @francismckenna1570
    @francismckenna1570 Před rokem

    Please do more!

  • @tictactoe325
    @tictactoe325 Před rokem

    Very very nice

  • @donlapham1265
    @donlapham1265 Před rokem

    Hey, you passed 250; that’s great Dan!

  • @g.s777
    @g.s777 Před rokem

    That hard on glue advertising was hilarious 😂😂😂

  • @juveniledmsss
    @juveniledmsss Před rokem

    Really need to find a restore like yourself . I have a 35yesr old pair of tricker brogue boots need som tlc for sure