Brand New shell cordovan Alden, complete makeover

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Brand New shell cordovan Alden, complete makeover

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It’s unfortunate that we had to tear down a brand new pair of shell cordovan boots. But with the toe issues I didn’t see another option.
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@EdAb 2 жыл бұрын

I know the customer wanted something different and that's great. I also understand that Steve talked to the retailer and came to an arrangement. Steve did an amazing job, way better than the original! That said, Alden should not be getting away with this shoddy quality control!!!

@trippinmyrlinn 2 жыл бұрын

It's unbelievable that Alden has the nerve to put out an $800+ boot in that condition. A paper heel too! People need to start returning shoes that have QC issues like this. If people accept mediocre quality they will continue to get it. Steve, beautiful work as always.

@Twinkelv 2 жыл бұрын

One of the things I miss very much about living in Falls Church, VA is having Betos Leather Works repair my shoes. Steve is awesome at his craft and even more so he’s an interesting and nice person who taught me a lot about how to keep my shoes lasting. You don’t find places like this in the burbs. Am glad he has his own KZfaq channel. Kudos Steve!

@hidusb 2 жыл бұрын

The close shots of the hand stiching were excellent.

@she1440 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, crazy how even a brand new pair of boots look better after being in your hands! Looking very dapper by the way!😁was just thinking....it must be time for a bag video! 😁 much love and respect to you and yours from the UK 😁👍

@rosemarshall1219 2 жыл бұрын

How can a pair of 800 $ alden be defective… its beyond me . Beautiful job steve.

@cmanlovespancakes 2 жыл бұрын

Poor QC. Manufacturing mistakes happen, but to let those out the door is beyond me.

@unknown81360 2 жыл бұрын

$800? Damn..

@rosemarshall1219 2 жыл бұрын

@@unknown81360 yeah quality is not cheap.

@unknown81360 2 жыл бұрын

@@rosemarshall1219 true but you can have quality for a lot less aswell

@davidmckean955 Жыл бұрын

@@unknown81360 This is especially true if you're buying in the UK.

@keyup2626 2 жыл бұрын

I just love the pride you take in your trade, A true artist at work. This is so relaxing watching you create your magic.

@wubears71 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was looking at buying the exact same boot. I love Alden, but this has me second guessing now. Seeing crap like that coming out of Alden is disappointing. Great work as usual!

@caroleroseburgh1344 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve 🙋🏽. How are you doing today ❓ I guess I'm better late than never 😜. But I had to see what you had going on ‼️😆😂🤣 LoL 😅 LOL. Simply beautiful ❤️👍🏽.

@teddytots3148 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, I get such a strong sense of deja vu when I watch you, you share so many skills and techniques with my farrier and the way he used to shoe my horse. The way you hold the shoe but keep your fingers out of the way as you tap in the nails, just as a farrier cups the hoof as he nails on the shoe. And fitting the French Tips, the way you offer them up to the shoe and check for fit on the outside edge with your thumb, it’s uncannily similar to the way a farrier assesses the fit of a shoe on the hoof. Right down to the way you unconsciously sweep a thumb across to check for smoothness after completing the nails. Really interesting! Love your work!

@BedosLeatherworksLLC 2 жыл бұрын

That is interesting

@thedom1678 2 жыл бұрын

If I would have bought those I would have been PISSED.

@Ramvilles316 2 жыл бұрын

I think we love hammer time because it just a catchy phrase (kinda of like "Let's continue"). It also goes into the work you put into everything you do: calling the manufacturer and talking about what needs to be done for the customer; not everyone does this. #nicerepair #hammertime

@edd2771 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the day hammer time was introduced. Not as big a fan of it as “let’s continue”, but my new favorite by far is “HEY MAN….”

@danjoe22 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job and upgrade. Perhaps the retailer returned money to the customer which was then put toward the repair you performed? Letting a pair of shell cordovans leave the factory with any kind of flaw is a huge mistake by Alden. Seems like everyone is happy now.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC 2 жыл бұрын

retailer took care of the repair cost.

@dianeluke1746 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the closeup shots of you sewing the welt. I never realized it but the jerk needle looks like a very pointy small crochet hook. I could have spent 30 minutes watching you sew the entire welt. It fascinates me. I would also love to learn more about how you do the stamping on the sole. Oh, and NO WAY you stop Hammer Time! 😊 It’s a Bedo’s tradition! (Great slo-mo shot) You love to joke with us and I love your sense of humor. You are a true artist, and a craftsman with excellent ethics. As always a beautiful end result. ❤️👍

@bbrachman 2 жыл бұрын

Steve: All your viewers wish you nothing but the best health and prosperity for you and your family. Not just during this holiday season. But all year round. You do not realize how much joy you give me (us) by sharing your craftsmanship. Giving joy is a rare gift. My deepest thanks.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️👍👍

@frankschmitz3341 2 жыл бұрын

Das darf doch bei so teuren Schuhen nicht passieren, ist ja eine Blamage für Alden.

@erich9244 2 жыл бұрын

I am a relative late comer to your channel... but I live in the same area as your shop, I've been here since 1977 ...I like the local retailers so you are a rare find indeed:). I plan to try to come by one day and say hello and get some work done on a pair of boots I had made :) Keep up the great work!

@baderhandle 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you reached out to the retailer and got a solution that's good for everyone.

@user-zw2cu4bu9e 2 жыл бұрын

Fixing someone else's mistakes is definitely more difficult than just restoring an initially good product. Especially when the result of the alteration is better than the original!

@imacmanx8562 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful result Steve. Hard to believe that the factory allowed those to be sold. IMO, they should have made good for the repair.

@jimmer1047 2 жыл бұрын

Never am I bored! Lol. No matter if we seen it many times.......show us again..and again....I love watching you put the welts on! I love the machinery! I love it when the soles get sewn on! Lol Every step of the process! It's therapeutic.

@billysmith6131 2 жыл бұрын

Man good thing you caught that. I'm hoping the person he bought those from understands and helps pay for the repair!! Nice job Steve!!

@rhino3hh 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful boot. Love the content I also learned another function of my line finisher that I didn’t know

@chuckmays3857 2 жыл бұрын

We have been watching your videos for a long time and wish to say how impressed we are with your work. We especially like your taking the time during each project to explain what your doing to each shoe/boot/bag and why you do it. Clearly you take pride in doing what you do. Very nice job on re-crafting these boots!

@louisel.sinniger2057 2 жыл бұрын

My dad always told me “Your work is your calling card”. Amen

@sammyjo8109 2 жыл бұрын

I love the color of the boots. Having high quality leather in a boot is useless if the construction is not proper and cheap products are used. The boots really look sharp with your remake. As always, another fantastic job.

@jris 2 жыл бұрын

They must allow drinking on the job at the Alden factory.

@silvestrocrino3256 2 жыл бұрын

Just shocked at how Alden is using paper in their construction… and how that stitching made it out the door…. It’s an $800 boot for gods sake…

@user-ry7qb4kl2h 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. I am glad every time watching your videos. Good luck. Thanks!

@TheNunakun 2 жыл бұрын

I like hammer time initially because you enjoyed it so much. Now it's a darn carol fit for the season.

@buryzenek002 2 жыл бұрын

Just when I was looking for something to watch during travel to home

@ferraridinoman 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always El Stevo!!. STILL amazes me the engineering skills that went into designing/making those beautiful old stitching machines etc! Amazing!

@mariogiardinazzo8381 2 жыл бұрын

Knock on wood I’ve never had any issues with my Alden boots. Quality control has never been an issue. Love the fact you’re using the rapid E machine. Love it. You’re always doing immaculate work Steve and the fact you made the boots better is a plus and a bonus for the customer. I hope he wears them in good health. Keep continuing brother!!!

@bheinatz1 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice timing: I'm wearing my Alden shell captoe oxfords today. As always, excellent work!👍👍👍😁

@jimmer1047 2 жыл бұрын

My new favorites Steve! Beautiful!

@jwaterous224 2 жыл бұрын

Someone has to be the "master" and Steve is earning the title piece by piece. And; LUCKY boot owner!

@JC-cm9bn 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't find the width of welt I needed, by using the original I may have bleeded, so I made my own, finished expertly, and sent the new boots home😁👍 Beautiful job!

@markmilan01 2 жыл бұрын

Another one! Incredible job as usual. You care about the customer and the shoes, and that’s important. Steve, you are the man!

@DeadmanWalking722 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work It takes a craftsman to spot a problem before it gets bigger. would love to have you work on a set of my boots. I better start saving.

@robertoruiz7069 2 жыл бұрын

Wow STEVE THAT is a fantastic idea you have for your customers who are in the snow this THANKSGIVING.SHOE PROTECTORS ON A ROLL.They even are colored with a decorative BLUE EDGING.Nice touch. I can't wait to go to my IN-LAWS with my BEDO'S REWORKED shoes covered in plastic and then rip it off when i get inside ON TO their IMPORTED INDIAN RUG,flown in from the maharajahs palace 50 years ago.GOING to the OPERA will no longer be an issue when checking in my overcoat and galoshes.Now i can just check my coat like everyone else {they all arrive in LIMO'S and i have to walk.That's why the galoshes.have a good thanksgiving .

@Slomo1952 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing you so expertly use those well-worn machines like the masters of old.

@Abdallah-Ahmad 2 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion for you Steve as I'm a big fan of you ,that you can make videos reviewing your collection of shoes, certain ways and tips to maintain the shoes and taking care of them. Also you may talk about the industry in general, companies... I think this would elevate the game for the channel to be bigger.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never really done reviews

@nacekozo 2 жыл бұрын

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC Except for Florsheim Imperials :) Aren't they your favourite shoes?

@jeroen1836 2 жыл бұрын

Again you’re an artist. But a artist with funny remarks during his projects and nice habits like hammertime. Let’s continue 😜😂🤣

@choompa 2 жыл бұрын

Nice watch you have there, Steve!

@jordank1669 2 жыл бұрын

Subbed. And glad to find out you’re local-ish to me. I’ll be bringing my shoes in when they need refurbishing! Great work!

@dorkuchotanihu9589 2 жыл бұрын

BEDO, YOU ARE THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO REPAIRING SHOES AND BAGS AND MANY MORE. THANKS FROM BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS

@barium5675 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, you made those shoes better than they were. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Great job, thank you!

@tim6053 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, thanks for showing the first stitch..I was wondering how it starts and how the stitching machine works !! 🥾👍

@rancelynch6514 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, Rance here. Once again a marvelous video! The close/up views are wonderful, it reinforces the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” Those boots are much better than when they came in. A truly professional job! Alden shoes needs to hire you to make videos for the employees to use for continuing education.

@jimathey6153 2 жыл бұрын

OLD LEATHER SMITH here. Nice Job Steve. Excellent as always. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@Eddy63 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 🦃 Day Steve and to all the great subscribers ...

@davidedmonds6427 2 жыл бұрын

Alden needs to watch your videos, and make these boots more soundly constructed, AWESOME JOB!!!

@RobertScottAudio 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing craftsman. A 5 star cobbler, and I bet they are rare.

@martuni1539 2 жыл бұрын

I got to say I didn’t know Alden made such stylish boots. Great work as usual Steve.

@simple8651 2 жыл бұрын

Now the explanation of the awl coming from the bottom just answered so many questions I had. That was great!

@paulg7031 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stive, I love watching you work even do I am auto mechanic. Aper keep up the fine work. God bless you. PS. I am Armenian to 😎

@BedosLeatherworksLLC 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️🇦🇲🇦🇲

@vagnergutierrez7792 2 жыл бұрын

Attention to details make all the difference, you are an artist my friend!

@charles.mccormick 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, sir. That burnishing process was interesting to watch - never thought about the wax.

@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job and you show a great respect for your customers not choosing the easy way out and go the whole trouble of a good fix 👍🏽

@daveogarf 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! "Complainer Guy" to the "rescue"! Tearing apart brand new boots wouldn't have been necessary, had Alden QC done their job. Complainer Guy adds just the right seasoning to your vids, Steve. Seems a shame, but they turned out better than factory - Great work as always, Steve!

@r1273m 2 жыл бұрын

A happy customer so everybody benefits, you, the customer, the retailer. Great outcome all round and another good video.

@pjwillsr 2 жыл бұрын

A glass of wine and a little Bedo...just what the Dr. ordered. Loving my Indy Boots after 3 months. Lots of compliments...but yours looks a lot better...and it still kills me they use fibreboard vs a sliver of leather.

@DoroHiro 2 жыл бұрын

Another pair of masterpieces

@Paul_Lane 2 жыл бұрын

Looks better then when they came in. Great job and great to hear you explain the project each step of the way.

@mohamedbenabdeljalil2495 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to the improvement you gave these Alden,they have become Alden++.once again let’s continue.By the way the company should see this video and congratulates you

@yogiNOTaBEAR85 Жыл бұрын

An absolute work of art from this man! Beautiful work done on those boots.

@garetkonigsfeld2 2 жыл бұрын

It alway amazing how much better the boot looks after your done. Even though basically the boot is the same. Nice job

@algreen1 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Steve, constantly pumping out quality work

@subarutimmonty 2 жыл бұрын

I was a journeyman printing press operator for years. Watching you with your E reminded me of fixing my presses. They're a bit similar. Love your videos, Steve!

@gerrygoldstein4698 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, nice addition to wall with the elf cobblers print. I’ve seen those characters before. Oh & of course, another outstanding job😁

@timravo5152 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing project, they just glow with quality now after being in your hands...Great service, who else would have done that..BOOTIFUL!

@wizaxed 2 жыл бұрын

Another banger, Steve!!! Master craftsman!! Those boots just got a super upgrade!! Lucky customer.

@jamesnightingale2086 Жыл бұрын

I find Bedos to be the most comprehensive and entertaining without the blah blah of others and no product advertising. Some of the restorations are so incredible that, normally, some of the items that he restores would otherwise have long been in landfill. Genius worker and super experienced with reversing disaster amateur bodges. You can tell he is a very proud business owner.

@SinjiKazama 2 жыл бұрын

The high pitched "omg, it's paper' 🤣

@daveogarf 2 жыл бұрын

LONG LIVE HAMMER TIME! I think the allure of it is due to the fact that you get to take out your aggressions on your work - something which most of us never get the chance to do.

@mkivy 2 жыл бұрын

Love the work Steve! I always enjoy watching you and listening to you and learning from you! You take care and you know what Steve do me a favor man have a nice Thanksgiving…eat too much….stay outside on the porch too much….just enjoyed life too much 👍 ok! love your family and they love you back I know they do So happy Thanksgiving Steve

@nigelwylie01 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, I love the discretion you show towards the retailer in this situation. You didn’t spell out the agreement, gave no indication of who they were, nor where. You pulled no punches about Alden quality control, while not going over the top. When you have your occasional rants, you don’t do it at the expense of others. That’s one of the many reasons I still watch your channel, and have done for years. Let’s Continue! 🤠👍

@kpag3030 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it’s leather board, not fiber board. I love Alden. I love so much about them. They do have quality control issues over the last several years though. Usually with the stitching in the soles. Also, I really do wish they would go back to full leather heel stacks and mid soles. They are my favorite shoe maker still and love their lasts and styling and overall quality of build and materials. They just need better QC before the shoes leave the factory.

@MrAgucha71 2 жыл бұрын

you & the reaper- we never be ready! :)

@lundysden6781 2 жыл бұрын

keep showing off your machines!

@stevens3472 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as always!

@ashotinthedark3182 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always.

@georginasmith7613 2 жыл бұрын

You have done an absolute excellent job on refurbishing your boots, I love the small changes you made in putting back together, for a person who says they’re not trained you should be super pleased with your outcome to make them your own, myself I’m a machinist trained way back some 40 years , very well done

@MisterPerks 2 жыл бұрын

nice job Steve!

@jcphenry 2 жыл бұрын

This was enough to make Alden's management call you.

@joshuak7544 2 жыл бұрын

This video was incredible

@rickr9055 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos Steve. Great outcome.

@twinslotaddicts 2 жыл бұрын

Another better than brand new shoe refurbishment!!!! You are just a pure craftsman and it’s so enjoyable to watch you work. TYFS

@ocorse 2 жыл бұрын

Simply one of my favorite episodes of yours, Steve! Thank you.

@philfrydman2576 2 жыл бұрын

Close-up view of new weld stitching was very informative. Thanks for showing that.

@simonmandrakejones 2 жыл бұрын

The boots look amazing. I live in Ireland (where it is very wet) and have a fear of leather soles as I am never quite sure how practical they are. But aesthetically, they look great.

@leisongivangomo5656 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, you do exceptional work!!! I learn so much watching your channel. Thank You!

@wisaac6502 2 жыл бұрын

These are Alden’s shell cordovan color #8 medallion cap toe boots. I own the same exact pair but luckily mine are perfect I know where to send mine for a Resole …to you Mr expert ! :) your work is Superb and thank you for showing your excellent work Sir! 💪💪💪💪💪

@kimkramer5773 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful. Enjoy watching a true craftsman.

@IndigoSpades 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible work Steve!

@johnarce9667 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve, very nice the white shirt looks so Kool and professional... keep it on.. it's a shame how a brand new pair of shoes 👞 can be so poorly finished... I love your work, I like watching a artist at work... I got a pair that needs your kind of craft, don't worry I being saving my penny's in order for you to hammer them down for me with new leather... been watching 👀 for some time now, have seen your best everytime keep it up...

@Steve111 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work as always Steve, Let’s Continue

@BabakPA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. Your videos are my stress reliever and I meditate to them! You are doing great work and you have amazing energy! Please “Lets Continue”. 🙂 Cheers

@allenahale1 2 жыл бұрын

Sad that $800 boots get shipped with that type of QC issue. Perhaps Alden Boots can hire you as a QC consultant? But then again they would then have to charge $1000 for the boots to make up for their lost production. You are a true craftsman who fully understands that people only know you for and through the work that you put out.

@lynch42o 2 жыл бұрын

Always a treat when you upload Steve!

@MrAlan0151 Жыл бұрын

Craftsmanship at it's best.

@kendonguyen9 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work sir.

@The_Osprey 2 жыл бұрын

If you can find that pre-taped plastic without the edge-lock you might find it works better at not marring the surface of the boot. Edge-lock is an oil based barrier on the tape to prevent bleed through from paint but I remember that on the blue tennis shoes you spiffed up a while back that there was a line visible in the uppers from the tape. I believe it was from the "edge-lock" technology on that painter's tape. 3M does make a blue painter's tape that does not have the edge-lock technology but not sure if you can get it with the plastic attached.