If the shoes are of good quality, the repair cost won't rival the cost of a new replacement. Also, the model of shoe that you have may no longer be produced, so you are giving a new life to an old favourite.

*It's completely ok to have shoes repaired. Cobblers do this for a living and it's great for them. I'm glad cobblers get business when they can, in a society who would rather throw away shoes than replace them. I know not everyone throws them away. It's nice being able to find a cobbler though! People have shoes that hold sentimental value too so it makes it worth it 😊!*

Well, some shoes are 2000 dlls and up, so don’t

Well, the filling effect of the leather binder is limited as you can see on the end result. No point in a serious filling where the leather creases. But this binder reinforces the fibres in the leather and helps keeping the cracks closed. The sanding after, to open up the leather for the conditioning, is as important. With shoe trees and proper care these repairs should last a while. But sadly I've seen many of these repairs that I've done don't get the care they need, and the shoes back to bad shape much too soon. My guess is ten more years, but who knows. I hope he'll cherish them. I put a lot of hours on them.

Hi David. Where are the Kennedy Parkers made? I couldn't tell from their website if they are Aussie-built or not.

please tell us ! Very nice work

Hi. Blackwood Shoe & Boot repairs in Adelaide, AUS, does great work on RMW's. You can send your shoes there.

As with many repairs of things that open and shut, looking after everyday items we all own, shoe/boot care ought to be part of life skills. Also, skills in leather care is interesting and challenging.

If the customer starts caring for them as he now should, they should last quite a long time still. They won't crack more, and with constant care the upper should stay in quite good shape for some time. Naturally I had a conversation with the customer about the probable remaining life span of the shoes, and I assume he understands that when he spends this kind of money on old shoes they need better care in the future. But I'm sure we also spoke about that. I can't remember the conversation today. I just know what I usually tell the customers.

Ben bir ayakkabı tamir atölyesi sahibiyim, ben de kendimi yaptığım işte her zaman bir çırak olarak görürüm, çıraklık nedir? . Ustalık nedir?. Bana göre çırak, bir zanaat dalında her zaman öğrenmeye açık insandır. Usta ise, o zanaat dalında belirli bilgi ve beceri seviyesine ulaşmış, bilgisini paylaşan ve paylaştığı bilginsi biçok kendini çırak veya usta diye tanımlayan insan tarafından referans alınan insandır.

@@davidsonsshoerepair after seeing this video, I have decided to quit nursing school to become a cobbler. Will you take on a female apprentice? ❤

​ Beyefendi, super bir görüş getirdiniz. En iyi kısmı, öğrenmeye her zaman için Alaçık olduğunuz noktası. Bravo vallahi.

Of course. But I don't sand very deep. I basically just sand away the binder and open up the top grain a little to make the leather more susceptible to absorb the much needed conditioner.

@@davidsonsshoerepair Thanks for reply ! How many grits of sand paper you used ? 1000 up or below ?

@@lorddiablo8575 I have sandpapers from 80 to 1200 and use mostly 240 to 1200 depending on whats needed. I can't say which I use, because I use them all.

Excellent question.

Likely depends on the level of wear and tear

RMWs, as it is common knowledge are priced aud$ 649 -- 900, even over 1K, depending on style. Best guess for repair in video could be 150--220. Subject to RMW or a specialist cobbler's factual figures, it would be unlikely that most extensive repair could cost over 275 in Australia.

There is no mid sole on Gardeners. I rebuilt them as original.

Well, what can I tell you? They were so cracked i really wanted to put as much nourishment as possible on them and keep them susceptible to more nourishment in the future. When that is a requirement I can't really paint, spackle or wax the cracks. The old cracks and scratches will show, when you don't put repair cream or wax on them. But I quess I should be flattered that you expected more from me.

@@davidsonsshoerepair I wish I was as skilled as you. Thank you

why keep buying and throwing leather away when it’s completely reusable and repairable.

Frågan är oklar eftersom den inte ställdes på engelska och krävde översättning m.h.a. google. Men om jag förstod frågan rätt borde svaret vara cordovan.

Question was 'what kind of shoe leather is best in quality?'