The Incredible History Of The Wellington Boot With Dominic Casey

The Incredible History Of The Wellington Boot With Dominic Casey | Kirby Allison

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In today’s video, bespoke shoemaker Dominic Casey walks Kirby Allison through the history and construction of the famous Wellington Boot.
Far removed from the cheap rubber versions known today, the construction of these famous boots was actually a revolution in boot making during their inception.
Dominic plans to actually make a new pair for Kirby, using the original design. So join us as Dominic takes Kirby's measurements and takes us on a journey through the creation of a pair of real Wellington boots.
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Riding Boots vs Wellington Boots
8:50 - Walmer Castle
9:19 - Details of Wellington Boot
11:44 - Similarities between Cowboy Boots and Wellington Boots
14:10 - Construction
17:24 - Boot Paraphernalia
20:20 - Materials
26:38 - The Lasting Process
28:38 - Boot Trees
33:10 - Historical Textbooks on Bootmaking
42:20 - Measurements
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@krunoslavkovacec1842 Жыл бұрын

Probably the best thumbnail so far.

@Phirozdavide 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Kirby for this historical vlog on bespoke bootmaking. Dominic Casey is brilliant and his passion and knowledge for bespoke shoemaking and bookmaking is incredible!

@user-dq1kr6zc2t Жыл бұрын

Every time I am still amazed at the focus and detail of these videos. There are so many avenues to pursue in terms of discussion, and it keeps me coming back! Bravo Kirby.

@relevantinformation6655 Жыл бұрын

This has become one of my favorite channels on KZfaq. It’s grown so much in content and quality over the years. Great job Kirby and your production team. Love your guests. Wonderful !

@kenromero9236 Жыл бұрын

I actually used a welt cutter in my father’s shoe repair shop in the early-mid 1960’s. Love this video and all the other shoe and boot videos. Brings back a lot of memories.

@sandrofazzolari8833 Жыл бұрын

As a pipe smoker I still have all of my English pipes purchased at Dunhill, Davidoff and JJ Fox’s over 20 years ago. Although I no longer play polo, I still use my wonderful 16 year old Horace Batten boots when I get the chance to go riding and hacking about. Thanks for sharing this video. Kind regards, SF.

@michaelmclaughlin7328 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video, thank you! One of the unique features of quality British clothing is that it will last for generations. There was a saying that you don't buy clothes for yourself, but for future generations.

@steelwarrior105 Жыл бұрын

Loving the Monty Python entrance.

@valkyrievalor9382 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy getting the chance to hear the history related to English bootmaking. I would love a series like this with Mr. Casey. There was so much knowledge sprinkled throughout, I had my notebook out! Thank you both for making this video! Hope to see more like this!

@Wairoakid Жыл бұрын

The best conversation. KIrby does not interrupt. Two men passionate about the subject and great detail. I will never get a Wellington boot but love this. Looking forward to the rest.

@treesbylumberjake Жыл бұрын

I love the animation clips on all these new videos! Great stuff!!

@CyrilDash Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the next instalment of this series, in which Dominic will gradually ease Kirby into commissioning a pair of hessians.

@TheTerryE Жыл бұрын

I have SEVEN pairs of them between my homes in Romsey and Crathie!!! They are an ESSENTIAL!

@TheTerryE Жыл бұрын

@William Tell What are you talking about? Gentrification? My family has had this home in Scotland since the 1820s. Grow up.

@Jim58223 Жыл бұрын

@@TheTerryE Ignore him, he's just a troll. Look at all his past comments on this channel. He loathes these types of videos but all he does is comment and watch them, what a miserable life.

@gavindadds4414 Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or do things just sound more interesting when attached to an English accent? Nice interviewing Kirby, just dropping in a word that Dominic was searching for and keeping the conversation moving in the right direction without getting in the way. As a lover of all things purple, I loved Dominic's ensemble. The Lee Miller series was fascinating, I'm sure this one will be as well.

@kimtoannhan7275 Жыл бұрын

Every time i see Mr. Casey i automatically give a thumb up. Great conversation!

@sevrin1965 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating history of boot making, I have always been way more interested in boots, I especially love Chelsea boots, they can pretty much be worn worn on all occasions, except black tie of course, very excited to see how Dominic realises your new Wellington style boots!

@vikz5786 Жыл бұрын

What a fascinating discussion. With such a long, illustrious history it's quite sad to see the demise of long boots for men. Especially with versions for women seeming to be so popular today in casual and professional settings. Whenever I think of "Wellington" boots for today's man it's usually in the form of cheap rubber versions for gardening or expensive tech-driven models for heavy industry work.

@shubhamsrivastava2362 Жыл бұрын

Please make a video with Eddie and Edward and enjoy a rare from the Humidor and please let Eddie light them. It is so satisfying 😍😍

@renojaloleyui7099 Жыл бұрын

VERY excited for this series!!!

@aldente9419 Жыл бұрын

Why am I watching this lol, can’t stop

@Bjartone Жыл бұрын

Your Budd stripe shirt looks great!

@GreatWonderMoose Жыл бұрын

IT'S! ... Kirby Allison's Flying Circus-s-s

@Jim58223 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for this series. Hope to see you riding in them too.

@manueledmundopastenazocar836 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode.

@stephenbest4924 Жыл бұрын

Amazing show, cant wait to see the result.

@txborn668 Жыл бұрын

Always fascinating to watch. I've always wanted a pair of leather long boots but so hard to find the correct sizing.

@stefanstender509 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@shoegazingblog Жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@lctriguy69 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Kirby!

@kennethjohnson6141 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos Kirby. Such detail in the measurements and craftsmanship. Side note Kirby, when are those silk socks and other colours coming back in stock. I have purchased 3 times only to be advised not available. I hope they come back in stock soon. You are amazing Kirby. 🙏🙏

@kirbyallison Жыл бұрын

Still working on it… problems sourcing the yarns from the supplier in Italy. I have a phone call with our factory tomorrow to get an update. Sorry for the long delay! I was expecting them last November!

@nudaveritas6322 Жыл бұрын

Another astonishing History Detail................. Today, one of the oldest guild symbols is that of the shoemakers. In 1370, Emperor Charles IV granted the German shoemakers the right to use the imperial double-headed eagle as their coat of arms and seal for eternity - a sign of gratitude for the heroic deeds of the journeyman shoemaker Hans Sagan. On February 17, 1370, near the village of Rudau near Königsberg in Samland (East Prussia), the German Order of Knights under the command of Grand Master Winrich Knieprode fought against the Russians and Lithuanians, whose leaders were Algirdas and Keistut. At the height of the bloody battle, which went down in history under the name of "Battle of Rudau", the fortune of war seemed to have left the Order of Knights, the fighters retreated before the ever-increasing superiority. When the battle was already lost, one of the youngest but boldest soldiers (he was a journeyman shoemaker by trade) took the flag with the imperial coat of arms and charged towards the enemy again, dragging his comrades forward with him. After further hard fighting and pushing back the enemy, the decisive bravery of these journeyman shoemakers won the victory. The shoemaker Hans Sagan was appointed and ennobled by the emperor as an old journeyman. The award certificate is still preserved and reads: "Since you shoemakers have preserved the honor and glory of my imperial house through your bravery, my imperial grace towards you shall be that you and all shoemakers shall continue to bear the imperial double eagle on shield and flag." The imperial coat of arms, unlike all other craft coats of arms, does not show any tools or products. Even today, the legends associated with the coats of arms of the craft guilds are passed on by the masters to their apprentices. After all, tradition obliges and distinguishes the craft and its master craftsmen.

@bl5050 Жыл бұрын

this is the content i needed ❤

@alt5494 Жыл бұрын

Thanks gentleman

@addisondebter8656 Жыл бұрын

40:00 "Major Crowder" - you're welcome, Kirby ;)

@michaelamos4651 Жыл бұрын

Kirby . Don't know where to to turn . Sitting in Rowleys Jermyn Street and every man has trainers on . What to do?. The same in Havana Cigar exchange a d Foxes. Only Edward in Davidoff didn't let the side down x

@Lord.Kiltridge Жыл бұрын

Going down the rabbit hole? Curiouser and curiouser.

@mattleonard5268 Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does Dominick look like a British Wild Bill Cody?

@jasondortch2313 Жыл бұрын

Kirby, get the long boots!

@markbutler9442 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking he should get Dominic to make him a pair of proper shooting boots to go with his shooting suit he had made by Henry Poole.

@windowintowineoninstagram5463 Жыл бұрын

Kirby. New Davidoff No.1 pleaaassee

@Seto3993 Жыл бұрын

The high cowboy boot heel is not a riding boot thing/requirement (fashion being justified). Riding boots can use a heel, but it need not be bigger than the average dress shoe heel so the pair at Walmer castle could be for riding but with the idea applied of having them be less built up as an early "prototype" pair. As was the idea of the wellington boot. Walking more comfortably with a heel is another story, but as humans used to be ball of the foot walkers and not heel walkers like today there are merit to it, but zero drop shoes does have advantages.

@cactusrandomfred1 Жыл бұрын

What does Dominic know about the George boot as a derivative of the military Wellington boot? Does it bare any relation to the later Chukka boot?

@carmina776 Жыл бұрын

The George boot was supposedly popularised by the late King who disliked mess wellington boots (i. e. Wellington boots worn with military mess dress uniforms) such that he had his boot maker come up with the design named after him with a lace at the instep. A true George boot is actually distinct to that of the colloquial chukka boot in that the rear quarters are set much further back. The reason for this is that when mess wellington boots are worn, they are normally worn with cavalry ‘overalls’ which are tight fitting riding trousers worn as part of mess uniforms, importantly the overalls feature a leather straps at the bottom of the hem that buckle under the waist of the boots, covering up the entirety of the shaft of the boot. Consequently, George boots looked identical to mess wellington boots when worn with overalls as they would cover the lacing at the instep. They eventually became a cheaper alternative, becoming a general issue item by the British army. Chukka boots on the other hand are a laced variation of the jodhpur boot which was popularised by the late maharaja of jodhpur that used them to play polo hence the name (a chukka being a period of play in polo). John Lobb’s archives actually feature a few laced jodhpur boot designs from the early 20th century reflecting this.

@cactusrandomfred1 Жыл бұрын

@@carmina776 Fascinating. Thank you.

@nudaveritas6322 Жыл бұрын

Winrich Knieprode

@countalma9800 Жыл бұрын

So, why did men start riding more in the early 19th century (and thus, wearing riding boots), whereas in the 18th century, men wore slip on shoes that were essentially very similar to our modern loafers?

@davidaustick3996 Жыл бұрын

Jennfer

@bcreedland2092 Жыл бұрын

With all due respect to Kirby and the other Gent, American/Mexican Western boots are much nicer to look at, as rugged and versatile....

@baberoot1998 Жыл бұрын

But...can the English...show us how to make an American Cowboy Boot? I should think...the English could make a fine American Cowboy Boot. British Riding Boots, English Wellington Boots, and American Cowboy Boots...I want ALL three pairs...in black and tan. (Maybe even an oxblood as well). 😎