We preserve the uppers on a rebuild for several reasons. First and foremost, the uppers are typically in excellent condition! Most wear we see during a rebuild is on the lowers (Vamp, Counter, etc) and if its just a worn out sole we would do a resole instead. This allows the customer to keep boot maintenance costs down, and if a person takes good care of their boots, they can have them for decades with the occasional rebuild or resole. The second reason we preserve the uppers is that many customers have custom/hand-cut uppers cut specifically for their measurements. Thanks for the question! Free free to contact our customer support at general@jkboot.com with any questions.

@@jkbootsusa Thank you for the detailed response, makes sense.

Can you give us an idea on cost of this full rebuild versus a new boot

...and it would not be as good looking on KZfaq !

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Hope you’re happy with them! Just wondering do you use insoles with them?

@@waderussell937 no insoles, once the original sole is broken in, it forms a perfect bond with the shape of my foot so I don't need to put in insoles

@@sadderall-xr9094 thanks I appreciate the reply 👍🏼

I already ordered a pair a couple weeks ago but I have been wondering how long these boots have been lasting others before a resole/rebuild and this is a great testament, I wouldn’t say my line of work is as abusive as logging but it can be tough on a boot so I’m glad to see the potential of my investment can last a good few years before dumping money back into it (if taken care of properly.) I’m really impressed by your use of the sole, props for milking every last bit out of that thing.

Also to all the haters who don’t understand how hard your work could be on a pair of boots, there is a reason you went with a rough out on the lowers this time, it will be a lot more abrasion resistant and will last you through until you have no more boot sole again.

I am curious where the line between a rebuild and a new boot is? I also would have thought that those were over that line.

At this point just buy new boots

​@@buffalobmfsaving 200$ doing this instead

@@Takour1 better off just buying new boots

@@buffalobmf maybe yeah but maybe some boots are in good enough condition to be rebuilt

Thanks for the kind words, that sums it up perfectly! Everyone here takes great pride in these boots 🙌

That old saying Look after your broom... Honestly came for this

How about the witch that rides it?

@@mark-wn5ek🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one

Sentimental value? Maybe these particular boots aren't made anymore? Who knows... 🤷🏻‍♂️

It's a sentimental thing.

While it can be sentimental value, it can also be for the fit and wear. The uppers which hug the ankle and calf are already broken in just right for the owner that it's comfortable. Long days working in a pair of broken in boots versus new make a load of difference in comfort. Yes the lowers will need to be broken in all over again, but only the lowers and not the uppers. Working in a pair of boots that are stiff from top to bottom just sucks, so even a little bit of relief goes a long way.

Tal ves valdrá la Pena!!! 😂 🙋🏻🇲🇽

And already half broken in

Thank you very much! Lots of skilled workers working here 👍

If I may ask, why did you leave the cobbling profession?

@Mikey4808 i started as a pair of hands on a Saturday for a friend of the family, took to it like a duck to water. Ended up learning from a true artisan of his craft. Started working thursdays and fridays as well but the shop owner couldnt afford to give me extra hours or a further pay increase. So i looked elsewhere for full time employment. I was young and i could have stayed in the game by going elsewhere but privately owned cobblers aren't too common round my area and there was no way i was working for a chain store as We Saw alot of shit turn up from timpsons that we had to put right. I also didn't have the aspirations or money at the time to start my own business so I decided to pass the job onto my brother and I went out looking for full-time employment. Ended up.working in a supermarket for a year before deciding to go into further education. Now I work construction. I'm the lead Commissioning Manager on one of the largest civil engineering projects in the UK. so yeah, although I miss the trade I don't think there would ever be a time for me to return given my lucrative career in construction.

Worth every penny your feet and knees will thank you. If on concrete or gravel the sole will wear faster than dirt. Honey sole has the most shock absorption but also the least durability of the options. You need to use the red x for most durability or white x for something in the middle.

Типа хорошо разношены по ноге, мягкие. И ещё прочные

@@shikkay4449 так новые же тоже можно разносить и займет это максимум месяц, за то полностью новые

Saves $200..

I did the math and you would spend 44% more by buying a new pair

​@the_sharp_carpenter Someone's math is bad. There is no way the leather at the top of those boots is worth the time/labor to disassemble and repair as opposed to just stamping new tops.

@@kain9407 lol no it's on the website, the upper is the most expensive part and the part that takes the longest to break in. It has the most stitching, and components. Also it's just part of buying into a handmade boot, you're paying a premium for the ability to have them rebuilt.

I think that's the main point - he doesn't have to break in a new upper.

Only Fools & Horses 😁

Thanks for the kind support! We do rebuilds to for a couple of reasons! In short the uppers of the boots are often still good to recycle and are already form fit to the customers leg. In the end its about the same amount of work, yet leaves the customer with a unique pair of boots from their own history. Our rebuilds are also cheaper than buying a new pair, this is the benefit to returning customers. Hopefully clears up some confusion 🙌 👍