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Doctored Martens

As a cobbler myself , that was hell of an improvisation of a split-welt, amazing job on resoling those boots, cheers

I have been wearing boots daily for 45 years (military and construction) and I have gained more knowledge about the how and why some boots are so much better than others in the last week watching your videos than in all the years before. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into your videos and your efforts to make it possible for all of us that spend so much time on our feet in less than ideal conditions, to make informed decisions. This has changed my attitude towards spending hard earned money on footwear in general. I will be sure to tell everyone around me to check out your videos so that they too can make informed decisions. Thank you so very much and please keep it up.

I really dislike the sole. Would prefer something with a heel and probably in a different colour, but cannot deny that a good job was done. Top work

Did you guys like the non-commentary style of this video or would you rather hear me explain what i'm doing?

When you revealed the wooden shank and said "what??" I died from laughter

What? You've never re-soled boots before? Wow, to say I'm impressed would actually be the understatement of the century! I'm absolutely stunned! You did an amazing job. The moment it was finished I fell immediately in love with your version of this (if you like it or not) undeniable classic... ^^

As a cobbler it was interesting to watch how you overcame the lack in cobbling tools. I would recommend getting an American straight needle with an awl haft. Doing a lock stitch over a saddle stitch would have saved you a lot of time. Also, try southern leather for some of your supplies.

A lot of people recommended southern leather co for a good place to buy resoling supplies including welting material so you don’t have to make a sketchy one like me. Also some comments were concerned for my fingers after seeing my fingers wrapped. Don’t worry its not because of cuts, it’s just athletic tape to help protect my fingers when I’m pulling super hard on the thread. It’s a handy trick if you are ever working on a big hand stitched project.

“No shank” opens it up *shank*

I think showcasing your abilities is a great video. My own Docs always fail in the sole, when the air cushion pops, so new cushion and a different sole are awesome. You could easily drum up some business making custom docs.

Awh chucks.. I was about to just casually resole my old martens in the living room, then he said dont do this at home..

Amazing how much can actually be done without specialist shoemaking tools and machinery as long as you know the principles. Nice touch with the storm welt too. Great job all round!! One mesmerising channel to watch is 'bootfury'. A Russian who'll deconstruct/rebuild/make the uppers from scratch as well.

It’s really amazing to see that you are 100% “hand made”.. you don’t even have stitching machine!

Those look great - probably the best DM resole I’ve seen so far. Actually think the wedge sole looks pretty sharp and suits the boot well.

This reminds me of being a kid and watching my grandfather work in his shop. I could almost smell the horsehide glue.

Not loving the wedge sole, but I’m sure they’re 10x as comfy.

Recently fascinated with cobbling and wanting to pursue as a hobby. For me, this is an almost, complete tutorial!! Especially good example that one can cobble without specialized shoe machinery. The only specific 'equipment' I got so far, was a cast iron shoe anvil-stand similar to your's.

Wow, even the time lapse looks really smooth. I could never have this much patience to work so cleanly like that.

Me, knowing absolutely nothing about shoes or shoes repairing, seeing one single adhesive that i am familiar with: I AM ON TRACK TO BECOMING AN EXPERT

I've felt a lot of pressure to buy docs, as they're supposed to be so fashionable and high quality, and but I've always found them uncomfortable, so I've always gone for other boots. Now I'm really glad I never forced myself to wear docs, and I don't feel bad for not trying to be cool and aesthetic with docs anymore, so thank you! 🙌

You should offer this service to patrons who need to resole their vintage docs. Such a great repair without losing a size as others who do this work have predicted. People are just getting more innovative and skilled.

My sister bought me my 1460 for my birthday in Feb 2020. I just opened it up recently and tried it on. And ow I cant stop watching your videos. Its just so satisfying to watch experts do their work.

Easily would buy a pair of Dr. Martens improved by you man, great video

Wow such craftsmanship. I never realized the amount of time and effort that goes into doing a quality resoling of a boot. How many hours did it take you to do the boots?

I bought a couple pairs back in the early 90's. Wore the leather insoles out under the ball of my big digit. Little bits of wool or felt came out through those holes day by day until I was able to completely slide the leather insoles out and found about a hundred little splinters. I never knew that was a shank until now. I remember thinking, "How'd that mulch get in there?" I squat a lot. Kneeling down - butt on the back of one heel balanced on my toes. All that squatting split the rubber sole linearly on the ridged side of the sole at it's thinnest point. I paid $275 for those, my second pair in '97. Yes. I still wear them. Although, they chew up replacement insoles. The leather is butter.

You're NOT a Professional Cobbler BUT took up the challenge? MAD RESPECT! I am NOWHERE near your Skill Level, and I admire your work! Hell Yeah, Brian The Boot Maker; LOVE HIS WORK! Especially if he's working on Red Wing boots! I am currently in my second pair of Heritage 875s and I was really digging the way he modified a pair of 1907's. Undoubtedly, those will be the next pair the Red Wing boots or boots that I get for that matter. 😂 Modification you did to the doc martens, I was not used to seeing a pair finished/restored with the different sole other than the "Bouncing" soles. As your video progressed, actually appreciated the more! I think they look pretty trick, you still retained trademark yellow stitching, added more flavor and you definitely improved the waterproof ability of the boot and that's a plus. Every pair of Doc Martens I've ever owned SUCKED, when it came to the inability to be waterproof boots! 🤣😂 Fantastic work Brother! 👊🏽

Wow! Considering how long our journey has been with the Doc’s, I started watching in the fall, this was a very informative and entertaining video!

Loved this style of video as I find seeing someone working with skill in their chosen profession to be so interesting and enjoyable so please do more when you get the time as it's appreciated.

Yes, that is a jarritos bottle and yes that sticky note does say "stay hydrated"

I am watching this thinking, ‘He’s actually doing it!’ A full, proper resole. You’ve done a great job here, lad. You managed to make a pair of Dr Martens more acceptable.

Good for you, stranger. You obviously work hard at your craft. You care. I appreciate you letting me observe what you do.

WOW! Very impressive. I think you should get a job at Dr.Martins Factory and teach them how to build a Real Boot. I would definitely buy a pair of Docs that you just re-soled. Awesome job👍🏽

I am not a professional cobbler, but I have resoled all of my leather sole shoes that have a goodyear welt construction. You did a great job in resoling the boots. That is how I would've done it if I had to resole a pair of Dr. Martens. You did great overall!

I am also a hobby shoemaker myself, and wow, this was definitely a nice job. The storm welt part was especially useful. Very cool and informative!

I'm glad you used the Vibram 4014 for this resoling. I'm in the middle of my own Docs resole and had my eye on that one. Thank you. Those look great!

The amount of time and work that goes into a pair of hand-soled boots... I'd pay for that love 💪

This was so relaxing to watch I almost fell asleep, looking forwards to the jordans

I was given a pair of these boots when my cheap work boots fell apart, but honestly, the sole and insole are uncomfortable, and discomfort was the reason why the previous owner just gave them away. So this video is interesting for me, to see that they could be worth taking better care of. I’ve noticed some comments aren’t fond of the sole shape or color on this boot. My boots spend most of their time at work or on trails, so I’ll take comfort and durability over looks.

Anybody can tear apart a pair of boots and criticize them, only a true Craftsman will improve and put them back together! Way to go dude

My friend was once asked at his job if he knew what he was doing. He replied: 'would you know it if I didnt?' For not being a 'profeesional cobbler', you sure looked the part!

What an interesting turn of events, your channel was the one got me to start watching both Trenton and Heath and Brian the bootmaker a while back.

Make your own boot company, I'll buy you a pair ❤️, actually the name "Rose anvil wedge boots" sounds dope

O wow, what a great job, I am amazed about the skill level it takes to resole these boots, if you haven't mentioned that it was your first time I would have assumed that you did this for many years. Great video, made my day.

I really really appreciate the amount of effort that you put into your videos, especially this one! Well done!

I love how he starts with no bandages on fingers and ends up with covered in them...

This is fascinating to me. I had no idea how much work went into re-soling these doc boots. Loved this video! Great job!!!!

That brings back memories when my parents were very picky about me caring about my shoes as a kid. Warm winter boots in particular. It's nice to get so much in depth knowledge about shoes when so many other people pretend to be individuals with sneakers that don't last long.

Very bold of Doc Martins to advertise to me during this and your previous Martins videos

I love this guy and the content he makes! He throws shade at things that deserve but then shine a light in order to improve the same thing. Good stuff.

Whoah! It's gorgeous. I never figured those Vibram soles would match well with the Docs. Great work! 👍😊👍

Towards the end "...I'm not a professional cobbler and this is your first time of attempting to resole a shoe" !!! My gosh, you definitely fooled me...Awesome and subscribed!

Wait, what? all of my dr martens have been waterproof, I alwayse treat them with dubbin as recommended

If Dr. Martens were done like this, I'd buy them. You've done some great work

Ok, this is amazing! I could mostly figure out what you were doing, but I'd love it if you could fill in the details, like not just the whats, but the whys. ETA: clarification

Wowsers! Tip of my hat....Definitely demonstrates why your subscriber base is correctly growing. Awesome video!

My 4th time watching this. I am mesmerized every time. As someone who bought steel toe docs, and have been wearing them all this week. I just keep thinking I so need this done. Amazing craftsmanship. Love it sir.

Dunno dude, sometimes you just watch video and think 'hell fecking yeah, I'll subscribe coz he did awesome job'. Keep it up.

Should do more of these re-soles, especially improving them over the originals.

It's wonderful to watch a craftsman at work.

some people work with passion . you do this work with heart

legend has it, any man who dared to cross him, he turned into a boot.

Love the channel, and really enjoyed this video. Can see you put loads of effort into it, and looks like it was worth it. Will be interesting to see how that boot holds up in 6 months.

Wow. Putting the your knowledge and your tedious labor into the fruit of a prized possession.

I was looking for some quick boots to make and came across these... *I have no regrets...*

i loved watching this video man great job! i have like 5 pairs of boots iv been obsessed with them for ages, you have just taught me a new passion. I want to learn how to do the things you do!

I'm curious how Trenton and Heath would rank your work. It looked pretty good but then again, I'm no cobbler either 😄

Thank you. You did a great job on restyling the iconic Dr. Marten boot. I would wear yours. I like the custom made gear.

I am a shoe/ boot maker in the uk and I have to say it was nice to see your successful attempt of of resoling these dr martens.

The work looks great, but mine is a philosophical question: Since Dr. Marten's big thing is the Air Wear Soles, is it still a Doctor Marten if the sole is no longer?

"I ain't no bootlicker. No, sir, I Isn't." **watches end of this video** "How can I lick that boot?!"

So much better. I'd never buy Docs because I want quality in my boots. I like that you put the quality in this boot. Great job!

Absolutely fantabulous upgrade, looks like a lot of work but so worth doing. I could have happily watched you work in real time. I love boots. 😊

I can appreciate what you do bc it's literally artwork and I wish I had the skill to work with leather. That being said, as someone who's been wearing Docs since 1986, I will always love the original design. As uncomfortable as they can be at times, I would want the replacement sole to have the same/ similar heel as the OG. You did great work and I'm going to subscribe now, so I can see your future videos and the old. :)

geez i was going to suggest cutting some saint laurent wyatts in half, figured it was too expensive. but here you planning to cut up some shattered backboards.

I have doc martens steel toe work boots with replaceable cushions. I ordered one with separate cushion and replace it. I love it. That’s how I don’t complain about thin mid soles and no shanks. If the cushions replaceable, there’s a lot of options of your favorite cushions.

Great job on the resole. Definitely not an easy task. The christy sole looks better, will last way longer and is definitely more comfortable

That def earned a huge "thumbs up" 👍. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, taking "products" and investing time & energy to make something better than what's available "off the shelf". It's equivalent to car guys that "sup up" their cars for more HP; or gamers that "overclock" and modify their computers for more FPS. You took a boot with deficiencies and added time & premium materials and ended up with a much better boot that no one else has. You basically "supped up" & "overclocked" your boots... Awesome job. I would love to hear how they hold up.

It's like a red wing x dr. Marten the sole now look more like red wing... Its like two of my favorite brands in one pair

Your videos are the only ones I have seen doc Martin commercials on them.

Great content! Really appreciate the time and effort that went into making ONE video. Keep it up aye

You have inspired me to attempt upgrading an old pair of hiking boots that have proven hard to resole at local shoe repair stores. The storm welt solves the biggest issue. The only question is what adhesive is advised? I have tried many options none seem to be durable enough to do the job well.

Docs are my go-to shoes looking back the last 22 years and you have my thumbs up.

Man I wish I could try your boot and marvel at the difference from one to the other. It was an amazing watch thank you for the video 👏

I know he's a professional and stuff, but the mum friend inside me screams when he cuts towards his hand.

There is a wooden shank😱

Watching this video makes me SAD. After watching the skill, heroic effort & attention to detail - I know Dr. M's will NEVER make a shoe with this level of quality. Take a bow because this is a tremendous achievement. Bravo Sir!!

Nailed it!!! Excellent job! I’ve got 4 pairs of worn down Doc that are in need of some resoling TLC and I just might give it a go after your inspirational video. Thank you sir!

Once, a man asked: “If doc martens are so good, why didn’t they make doc martens 2?” And then, this man answered.

Wow-“lost-art”. Very cool- impressive dude!

There was a common flaw a few years ago with Doc's....The sole was splitting in thousands of peoples expensive boots! Mine included! I contacted Doc Martens and was fobbed off by them, they suggested that i should have bought the more expensive made in England ones. My reply was, "I thought mine were made in England" turns out, the majority are now made in Thailand or similar, with a short run made in England....Will never buy DMs ever again, cost me over £100 and they lasted about 2 years before splitting! Local shoe repair guy said he couldn't resole them. The sole you have fitted looks awesome.

Dude: disses docs for not having a shank. Dude: rebuilds docs and doesn't add a shank.

Now cut in half 😁

2 things I learned about Doc Martens years ago. 1, buy AT LEAST half size larger and use memory foam insoles with good arch support. 2, Before you first wear them use a neutral dubbin in all the stitching and use a hair dryer to melt it into the thread to waterproof them. Hopefully this will make your use of them less hellish and less damaging to your pocket. Lack of a shank can be a problem, but if you dubbin it once a month and use boot oil in the creases they shouldn't crack and split for a long time, mine have had 20 years of casual use and due for a resole soon, was thinking of getting them converted into clogs.

This was awesome to see. I may be inspired to try cobbling myself. A follow up would be awesome, like how they break in or look/hold up worn. I liked the commentary style of the video as this wasn't an instructional but rather exemplary.

There’s a brand of “doc” type boots made in Slovakia called Steel. I just got my first pair and I like them so far. They have a screwed sole similar to Gripfast. I’d love to see you review them and see if they compare to Solovair. They are about $100 less expensive than English Docs.

Hey cobbling friends, where do you guys buy your welts and other cobbling supplies?

Brilliant. I’d love to buy a pair like that. There has to be a business in there for someone.