Florsheim Royal Imperial STRATFORD
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2021
- 55 years old, unbelievable condition, well they are now, now that we gave them a new lease on life. New footbeds, new welt, leather heel blocks, JR soles, custom top lifts, sock liners and cleaned and conditioned.
Leather Care
Bick 4
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Bick 1
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Venetian shoe cream
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Saphir Renovation cream
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Tarrago Nano Protector
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Lincoln E-Z cleaner
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Shoe Shine
Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Creme Surfine
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Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Pate De Luxe (wax)
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Saphir Medaille D'Or creme
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Saphir Medaille D'Or Mirror gloss
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Saphir Medaille D'Or Pate De Luxe
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Saphir Amiral High Gloss
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Leather Dye
Fiebing Edge Dressing
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Leather Refinish
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Angelus leather dye
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Fiebing's Leather Dye
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Fiebings Edge Kote
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MISC
Master Cement
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Barge Cement
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I learned to properly fit Florsheim shoes at 18 in 1967. Saving every penny (at 95¢ an hour) this was my first shoe purchase. My feet thanked me every day thereafter. I could stand all day without fatigue in those shoes. What memories. Thanks Steve
I have a pair of these gifted to me by my Dad in about 1982 that I’m thinking of sending you. Beautiful job.
Anytime you’re ready
We look forward to watching the job.
One of my chores when I was a kid was to shine my dad’s shoes. He had a pair almost exactly like these, as well. Brought back a lot of memories.
@@vagitarian68419 I wish I could have but 5minutes with my dad to tell him how much I appreciate everything he did for me.
@@ga9d I’m certain he knows how you feel about him, Gunther 😉
I am 44 and my hands have shaken like yours do since I was about 6 years old. I am a welder and fabricator and it has NEVER effected my work. I am also a very good shot with a firearm and have been since my father taught me to hunt when I was young. It seems like it would be an inconvenience but it has never been.
I will never understand why people dislike these vids
Beautiful Steve ! Coming out of the Army in 1969, my dad sent me to Kaps Men's store, which was downtown in our small city. My dad said I needed a suit and dress shoes for job interviews (of course he was right). A friend of his worked as a salesman there, and he took care of me. My first expensive shoe was the Florsheim Royal Imperial model. I was not an easy fit, size 13-14 and 4E !!!! Thanks for the video...take care.
My son’s hands used to shake for years until he was diagnosed with autoimmune hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). He’s an artist. I only mention this because after his hyperthyroidism was under control, his hands stopped shaking-and he had to relearn how to draw because he was so used to having shaky hands and compensating for it. So if you aren’t broken, don’t fix it; your work is beautiful as it is!
your excitement, love and passion for these shoes is a beautiful thing. please continue the great work, thanks.
Bedo: I’m not a shoe maker….
The Gods: if you did, you’d make them all go out of business!
Love your videos and most of all the QUALITY! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, looking forward to see Bedos hit the 1 million subs then 10 million!!!!!
Your hand shake certainly does nothing to interfere with your excellent work.
WOW! I have never cared nor been interested in dress shoes... but that thumbnail and subsequent video was just jaw dropping! 🤯
I love the look of the blue thread showing on the bottom.
the fact that he shows his mistakes and then fixes them... shows that what he puts out is master work. keep it up
This is like slapping a new set of Pirellis on a 50+ year old Ferrari. Very classy. With a detail thrown in. Don't you dare touch that patina. It gives those Florsheim's a genuine visual appeal. Top drawer work sir.
28:19, look at that little guy go in the background, lol! Let’s continue!
Mouse in da house!
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I saw that tooo!
I saw that too 😂
@@jph952 That fast and big in VA?! Wow!
Fantastic job on some handsome shoes. I'd be proud to wear them!
You are a master, it never gets old watching you work on those old Florsheim shoes. Thanks for your videos.
Love the Florsheim Imperial!
Great job Steve.
You are a genius at shoe repair! A pleasure to watch!
Absolutely amazing. Every single item that you work on turns out phenomenally. You are truly a master of your craft! My husband and I love watching your videos, they are extremely informative and it’s truly a wonder to watch you work. Thank you for filming all of your videos and for sharing them!
Steve, great job again. That blue stitching is beautiful.
I’m not going to lie. When you did the reveal with the still shots I kind of got a little emotional. I watch these videos and love every minute of them. For a couple of years now I’ve watched and I swear you’ve gotten better with your craft! I don’t really know what else to say but I want you to know that this is really a work of art. Thank you for sharing, Steve! Love you man!
👍👍👍❤️❤️
Bad repairs: I see it a LOT in vintage bamboo fly rods that like Florsheims, can easily exceed 4-digit values. Many times the repair was not done by a "basement rodmaker" (say, Everett Garri$on), but over the counter at a sporting establishment. Maybe if it were lucky, they'd try a gunsmith. But the challenge of making something worthwhile "right" is a unique satisfaction. NOW if only you, Steve, were a fly fisherman; we could arrange a barter!!!
It's always amazing to find a professional who's both a master at their craft and enthused about it. It's contagious. Here's hoping the youtube subscribers and views are matching you with clients that need your great work!
Truly spectacular result. The shoes look stunning and I'm glad that nice light patina was preserved.
the shoes look amazing, 1966 was a great year. amazing workmanship, your a joy to watch.
Just a killer restoration AGAIN!!! Never gets old watching you refurbish a vintage pair of shoes, Steve!!! Damn, you got skills!!!!
Absolutely gorgeous yet again, pure perfection love it Steve xxx❤️❤️
That's shoemaking already. What a cobbler!!! 😊
Classy repair. They look amazing Steve. The customer will be very happy.
Thanks for this video. My dad wore these shoes during the 60’s. He wore a size 12 and got the nickname Big Foot. Scotch grain wing tips in black were his favorite. Good memories watching this.
Steve, I just rewatched the video and I must comment on your post restoration photos. They are tremendous. The photo studio shots really show off the depth of the leather and all of the great details of the shoes and your work! They are probably better shoes now than when they were first built.
Brilliant Steve you’re making smile watching this. Great job as always.
Thank you!
Wow! Steve you never cease to amaze...when one thinks they have seen it all, you step it up a notch...be seeing you soon. My Indys and another pair or two are awaiting your magic!
I think this pair is your best wood grain sole design. Love those Florsheim's. Great job!
A superb job they look as good as new, you have great skill Steve.
Great job Steve. Thanks
Hey Steve
I had a pair of those exact shoes when I was 12 yrs. old back in the late 60's thanx for the great flashbacks 👍
You really do the trade and it's heritage good. Such superb craftsmanship.
Stevie, at about 28:20 I saw a little bugger fly past behind you on the floor. Get some spray insecticide and give them hell! Amazing job as always brother! Also the shaking could more or less be because you've worked with your hands your entire life which ends up leading to nerve damage and arthritis. I get it too in my profession. Fingers are delicate.
Beautifully designed and restored.
Oeh back- and forward package sending. Never had lost ones? What an amazing job yet again, I love these complete repairs a lot.
Awesome video with a little bit of everything: craftsmanship, honesty, and humor.
I like it when he come to the realization that he has to do it again. It felt real.
wow! amazing craftmanship. good for another 50 years.
You’re brilliant, brother! Well done!
Not sure how I ended up here but after binge watching your channel I am amazed and in ah of your work. Keep continuing sir!
Your camerawork is superb especially the close-up stuff. It makes your work interesting and along with your easy flowing commentary keeps us fans glued (ha ha) till the end. Keep em coming.
I’ve never seen anything like those before. The texture is amazing 🤩. Now they’ll be around for 50 more years thanks to Steve!
Just amazing. 55 year old shoes that end up looking brand new. Great work again.
Steve that's BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!
I used to think the repair process was super expensive then I came across other channels that highlight professionally made shoes today and I have to say, $600 to bring back a pair of shoes from over 50 years ago is actually an insane deal. Especially when In today’s market, if you buy shoes that are hand made/altered they can be thousands
It depends on what 50-yr old shoes they are... to be honest, these aren't John Lobb or even Alden cordovan. If I HAD to spend $$$ on a pair of Florsheim Imperial repair it's only because of sentimental value (like my grandpa wore them before) or a pair that I really find aesthetically unmatched, like their long wing cordovan, not this pair of short wing pebble grain.
The repair process is super expensive you can purchase a new pair of these for a third of the cost of that repair so unless you have shoes that's actually worth several thousands or great sentimental value dont think for a second this is saving you money
You aren't buying a quality pair of dress shoes for $200
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Very nice! Came out beautifully--the uppers are gorgeous in that color/shade.
Amazing! Absolutely very impressed.
Another fine project Steve.
My hand shakes too! My signature is like a doctors! Anyway.....like I said last time, the customer gets what he wants. Your skills are amazing and you make it look so easy....the mark of a true craftsman.
You make it great end to my day.
Shine on
Hello Steve 🙋🏽. I hope that you are having a wonderful day ‼️. That's some Really good craftsman.👍🏽.
Bad ass project. Exceptional work!!
Beautiful result! Such a difference!
Beautiful restoration. I worked for Florsheim in high school & college (late 1960s early 1970s). I loved this shoe. It was great to see a pair again. There was also a Royal Imperial in alligator with a monk strap. Hope you get a pair of those sometime. Thanks for sharing!
The photographs of the finished shoe at the end are phenomenal! Sure liked the close ups during repair also. The patina was perfect, and better character than new!
I bought my first florshiems when I was 18 Loved everything about them... how comfortable it was, the fit and how it made me feel. Wore the shit out of them. Bought my second pair in my twenties and yes , I still have them after 20 years
They are stunning!!
Great work!
Those shoes are worth the revival. The petina is definately a huge bonus.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work Steve.
Absolutely incredible work.. 👏🏻
Shoes look like new. You always do such a great job on the shoes. Thanks for sharing your hard work with us. We would not know about shoe repair except for what you have shown us.
Another award-worthy product by Steve our master cobbler, (aka Michael Angelo).
Another one!!! You make the shoes look good Steve and not the other way around!!! Incredible job once again!!!
Your commitment with high quality is outstanding, excellent work 👍🏽
You are super talented that’s for sure! 🙌🤩
what a job !!!, they'r fantastic.
Shoes look amazing 🤩 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Love the episode 🙏🏻👌🏻, keep it up Dr. Cobbler 🥸
Love the trimmed beard (cute) the shoes are a master work. and I can so relate to the heel issue. thanks for making my morning coffee even better.
I could not agree more about all decisions made about those classic shoes. Especially not dying the leather and leaving the patina. Thats the whole point of finding a restoring such gorgeous shoes. ❤️ I have a pair myself.
Beautiful. The visual impact of the black heel is impressive.
Absolutely beautiful Steve as always.
Nothing like a man who knows WTF he is doing! Inspiring work
Beautiful work! I paid 45 dollars in 1965 for my tassel shell cordovans.How I enjoyed those florshiems.
I have watched your Chanel for what seems a lifetime- I know nothing about shoes and to be honest I don’t have a good relationship with them as I can never find a shoe that is comfortable for my fat feet lol. But one thing I do know is I love watching you work, your craftsmanship and attention to detail is amazing. Love how you go above and beyond for your customers. ❤️
Excellent Job !
Can just say, fantastic & perfect job 👌👍💙
Very cool that you have multiple examples laying around for comparison
@39:07 The attention to detail is what will inspire me to come to your shop. If I am going to pay for craftsmanship then I want to find someone who cares about the quality of work they do and put their name on! I salute you from Baltimore!
Another beautiful job Steve
I love the Royal Blue stitching on the Royal Imperials.
Great video Steve! .. Awesome renovation of a classic shoe! .. And boy did you bring them back to their former glory, and then some! .. There is a reason why 50 years of patina looks that good .. because it takes 50 years to look that good!!!
WOW...on the finished product. They look brand new.
One thing re-soling a brand new pair of shoes albeit a high quality job, quite another bringing back a 55 year pair of shoes. It is something to be praised. In a disposable society we could learn so much about buying a quality base product, then maintaining it. Employing highly skilled artisans like yourself to breathe new life into them.
What an interesting leather from 1966. Looks great.
Once again , Steve O , Outstanding Work , a Beautiful Shoe .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My shoe of choice back then. Thank You for the Memories
Dang Steve that's some awesome work. Every week you bring some amazing pieces back to life
Going back to that heel. Your the man. Florsheim is my favourite. Own 2 pairs.
Hey Steve I'm so happy that you didn't dye the uppers. They look great. Open pore leather with natural colours. No plasticie dead look from the acrylic. This was a perfect choice.
this guy is doing all this incredible work and I couldn't even find a cobbler to sew a sole back on that the threads had rotten out. he actually glued it back on.....And it lasted about 5 minutes. This country used to have, and needs craftsmen. people like this!
They are some beautiful looking shoes, you do some amazing work Steve, I really enjoy watching
T%hat is a so impressive pair of shoes - masterfully rebuilt. Respect from NZ.
you do durn good work. i've enjoyed watching a lot of your vids over the last year or two. thanks for sharing! :)
Another awesome job, thx for sharing.
Very nice work!👍🏼
Awesome- A real Craftsman.