These are my shoes! Tring shoe repair did a great job. I've had this pair for 10 years and this is the first time I've had to get the bottoms done. I bought them from ducker and son in Oxford which are sadly no longer in business.
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Simon hope they are treating you well!
@DarrenBoss19843 жыл бұрын
These are beautiful shoes! The colour is perfect!
@karldelavigne81343 жыл бұрын
So, these are Ducker's boots? I don't remember them selling other brands there, although their own footwear was made in one of the Northampton factories.
@spudgun30143 жыл бұрын
@@karldelavigne8134 yes you're correct they outsourced but had a workshop at the back of the shop. The insoles have the ducker and son branding. Such a shame they went under as the shop was full of history. My understanding is that the son wanted to move on and sold it to new owners who didn't manage it very well.
@karldelavigne81343 жыл бұрын
@@spudgun3014 It was a lovely shop. As I understand it, the couple who ran it turned down offers from interested buyers because they thought the character of the shop would change. I think there is now a wine shop in its place which is a shame. I thought these boots didn't look like Tricker's, who don't do fiddleback waists on their RTW.
@JJ-si4qh3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a younger generation taking up the art of cobblers
@recepcindemir49533 жыл бұрын
Successful. Greetings from Turkey.
@IntoXica7eD3 жыл бұрын
And now the saying: “Down to brass tacks” makes much more sense. Great job on the boots as well!
@Jreaddy2 жыл бұрын
Litterally what I was thinking hahaha
@Ntyler01mil3 жыл бұрын
In an age of disposable goods, it's so nice to see something beautifully repaired.
@SaveLivesSpayandNeuter3 жыл бұрын
Loving this channel, loving his personality, loving his work, love his clean shop, and loving his English accent. Love from California
@Ebidelbar3 жыл бұрын
My dad was a shoe maker for over 50 years and he will love to see your job ! There is a huge shoe and leather maker community in my area who would fall in love with your vids and you will immediately gain followers ! You are a very lively hand-made shoe craftsman with very outstanding and clean presentation technics ! Well-done !!! And Bravo !!!
@marty85353 жыл бұрын
Always a privilege to see a master craftsman creating perfection.
@markb11703 жыл бұрын
It‘s so refreshing to see a younger generation of cobblers taking up the craft in this fast fashion society, where a pair of shoes get thrown away the second they show signs of breakage.
@SerenityChaos19753 жыл бұрын
I love how enthusiastic Dan is about his work and how much he seems to enjoy what he does. Great attitude towards life
@lesliejames11593 жыл бұрын
The Star Trek bit was brilliant.
@truthprevails43863 жыл бұрын
it's so wonderful to see that cobblers still exist. thank you!
@dloadthis16173 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, Greetings from Beverly Hills, California USA. I'm a new subscriber and urge others to join your channel and forward your link to others on their mailing lists. You are a true master craftsman. Keep up the good work. 👍😷👍
@steveschneider84543 жыл бұрын
This is why I love KZfaq, had no idea the skill that went into it. I dont know why, maybe its the age we live in but I thought it must if been more automated. Plus who knew repairing shoes and boots was such a good work out and would give you huge arms.
@karlay4553 жыл бұрын
On a side note I always enjoyed polishing my shoes when I was in school - the shiny result was always a reward 😍
@garybuechel81333 жыл бұрын
Always great to see someone with actual skill,who takes pride in their work.
@jonathanwessi3 жыл бұрын
Great to see the younger generation taking over! I'm sure a lot of people will be happy to see you for years to come. Greetings from Germany!
@FabFunty3 жыл бұрын
I never thought that there are so many different terms and things about shoes that I didn't know even in my language (German) and also didn't thought it would be so interesting to watch. Seeing your channel growth I think I'm not alone.
@vacuumelite20653 жыл бұрын
A fine pair of boots and a fine refurbishment. They look splendid, Sir. 😊
@MMM88X3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding job. I like the half blind stitch, gives it a nice Italian touch.
@keithmora37083 жыл бұрын
If you didn’t have me as a fan before (which you did), you got me with the dramatic Spock vs. Kirk reference. Well done! Well done indeed.
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Haha my favourite bit
@sanjayarnalkar14493 жыл бұрын
Never thought seeing someone mending shoes 👞 did b this interesting...! Dan, u r not only a good craftsman, but an artist...! Am from Mumbai, but will surely visit ur store in Tring.
@Ruestar13 жыл бұрын
Love the Disneys Robin Hood whistle reference during the shoe press. Great tune.
@alihussein5343 жыл бұрын
Excellent job ... well done
@msToshKaz3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Sustainability, I repair all my shoes and wear them longer. Love this guy !
@halcarmody29463 жыл бұрын
The craft is what is impressive and important. The phone and other interrupts just add to the authenticity of your videos. Great job.
@katherinegulas14663 жыл бұрын
Yessss Santa George in the window! Great video and a fine example of beautiful craftsmanship. Well done!
@williamjohnson25553 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your channel, especially the segue music provided by yourself. The Spock vs. Kirk was classic!
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! 🤟
@dazer1233 жыл бұрын
Having been a cobbler for 15 years trainind by my brother who worked for Clarks "when they were made shoes the uk" I worked for Brooks and then for Timpsons as a manager, I loved the work and took great pride in it. It's the only job I had when after a holiday I was glad to get back to work and get a good snif of the glue lol. So I want you to be honest now How many uppers have you accidentally stitched to the welt. I have managed two. I love watching your videos,it brings back ssooooo many great memories. My best job was making a shoe for an elephant at Bristol zoo
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Haha god knows, maybe did it when I started over 15 years ago?
@boitoiful3 жыл бұрын
So much perfection in your craft. Love it. Your attitude is infectious as well as your enthusiasm. What a guy!!
@nacekozo3 жыл бұрын
My dad always had Duckers, and whenever he sent them for repair and they were ready, he would get a personalised letter on handmade paper in flowery language, something like "We beg to inform you, Sir, that your footwear is ready for collection". It was a nice touch, and it's very sad that they are no longer there.
@gregorythomas26743 жыл бұрын
Uppers are in good shape compared to the sole of shoe. Guy kept them in decent shape. Nice refurbish! Cheers!! 👍
@nightraidone97683 жыл бұрын
I somehow like that a big part of the work is whacking the shoe with a hammer
@jjff15203 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and really liking it. Thanks for keeping a job alive that is compromised by plastic shoes from Asia. I am more aware of the situation and try to buy shoes that can be resoled etc. Hope you have a great 2021.
@jonathanfoster42433 жыл бұрын
What a joy to watch! I love to see a craftsman at work and shows real passion in his profession. Thank you 👍
@jeanmichelviscardi770110 ай бұрын
Oh ! I watched other videos from different shoemakers but you are the only one with my Lyon shoemaker who used your hammer very often!!! you must be a descendant of the god Thor!!! Well done Dan, it’s a real pleasure to watch you work & you give us a lot of joy 🙏🔥😊💫
@mohdhafifi99753 жыл бұрын
So satisfying bro..it is quite rare to see the youngster to do what u are doing now..keep it up
@MirceaLazar3 жыл бұрын
Wooooow! This is shoe surgery! Sooo beautiful! Amazing job! Congrats!
@lucian.cojocaru87313 жыл бұрын
I am here for this man!! Someone does like me? :-)
@lucian.cojocaru87313 жыл бұрын
@Tony Shut up will you
@Professor_Unrat3 жыл бұрын
Perfect pair of shoes, absolutely stunning job...! Loved watching it....
@a.m.m.45923 жыл бұрын
Cobblers are super heros in my eyes. You shop looks very modern and organized👍. The leather on those Trickers still looks great.
@maynardconde.29546 ай бұрын
I like all your masterpiece restorations, but even more those that come with shanks!!! They are a great beauty in any shoe and boot!!
@thedom16783 жыл бұрын
Dood’s got some guns for sure.
@users24503 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍 Excellent work.
@mattpeggram24443 жыл бұрын
I never thought I’d find a channel like this so fascinating to watch but I love it. This is such a skill, the upper most respect to you 😊
@paulleather1823 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this, great to see a young man like yourself showing your skills passed down from others with great quality work and finish. Have a brilliant Christmas and new year..All the best for 2021.
@BTCisKing.3 жыл бұрын
Great looking boots, nice work.
@jeanmichelparera84733 жыл бұрын
Tu es un artiste... c'est magnifique... Bonne année.
@brookeggleston93143 жыл бұрын
Wetting the sole leather - spray bottle to soak it - makes it considerably easier to cut the flap for the blindstitch! Those JR soles are dense!!
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Yes true! I sometimes try to get away with it as I haven’t figured out how to stop from getting water marks on the leather 🤷♂️ but then again if we’re staining it doesn’t matter too much!
@brookeggleston93143 жыл бұрын
@@Dan_the_cobbler If you're soaking the whole sole, you don't get watermarks! I wouldn't want to try that on the uppers!!
@brookeggleston93143 жыл бұрын
@@Dan_the_cobbler Nice heels!!
@eyecan83 жыл бұрын
Lots of good knowledge to be had here! Thank you 😊
@joope113 жыл бұрын
Happy holidays Dan, I hate you, cos I'm so jealous, haha! you are so talented and passionate about what you do, it shows in your Craftsmanship... I'm glad I saw your vids bud.
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@mr_movieguru3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I hope my shoemaker is as good as you when i bring my Sandro chelsea boots for a repair.
@foxbatmotorsports8 ай бұрын
I don't believe I've heard the "Robinhood" theme as many times as I have binge watching your channel. You're also inspiring me to do more with my own channel.
@neilsaucedo82073 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing I enjoy watching and learning how to be a cobbler
@jayfumee69853 жыл бұрын
Lovely job, he said it himself. Great skills. Enjoyed it.
@nigelwylie013 жыл бұрын
I've just found your channel, and I'm very glad. Nice to find someone this side of the pond to match Steve@Bedos!
@johngrober62443 жыл бұрын
This shop doesn’t look like bedo,s did you see Steve ever whit that cork hunk nooooooooo.
@aqwedc8crom7333 жыл бұрын
C'est magnifique !! Lovely job ! Great shoes and indeed good cobblers remain on your side of the channel...but we also have some (few) in France to take care of our beloved...english shoes.
@kihyunkim34523 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Job! Well done! Beyond all imaginations!
@BrandonL23263 жыл бұрын
Great work, as always.
@user-rx5pe4hk8m3 жыл бұрын
Beutifull work i wish i want to learn this work Nice skill make alweys people happy
@dangalvin29653 жыл бұрын
I like to put shoe trees in the shoes when I’m polishing up shoes for customers, removes creases and creams and polish get into the shoe better👍🏼
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
True!
@brookeggleston93143 жыл бұрын
Most definitely!
@dangalvin29653 жыл бұрын
@stephen turner melt
@brookeggleston93143 жыл бұрын
@@dangalvin2965 I'm all for that, as long as it equates to self-destruct!!👀🙀💥 What a friggin' troll!!👹🥀☣️ You need that, like you need another hole in your head!! Stay safe and healthy!🤗🌹✨🙇💖 Blessings . . .🌊✨👁️💥👁️✨🐬
@brookeggleston93143 жыл бұрын
@stephen turner Sod off!!👹🙀🥀☣️💥
@ChauncyFatsack3 жыл бұрын
Another Beautiful Masterpiece! These videos are my Therapy! 👍
@TheTechnoFever3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work!!!
@gixxer750r33 жыл бұрын
wow, that is amazing. a true craftsman!!
@adnanlatif17223 жыл бұрын
Amazing work
@dleebox22683 жыл бұрын
Bro!! You get an A, great job bro, i'm all the way in rural pensylvania US, i stumbled upon the 1rst timberland repair video, pretty interesting stuff, wish i could do that, you got good equipment too
@Oisdead3 жыл бұрын
Great work! love how you don't show the work being done to both boots cuz that would be a little redundant BUT I can't be the only one that wants you to show the cork replacement on both boots hahaha.
@rvdxpress2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your channel and personality.
@alberttrudel48223 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, Dan! Really enjoy your channel and your craftsmanship.
@baaldeepkdhiman153 жыл бұрын
great job done, buddy. I like the way you do all the stuff so perfectly nd enjoying it too. 👍👍
@fredhargis70942 жыл бұрын
You keep me entertained love it keep it up
@djangsthemangs40853 жыл бұрын
You’re a craftsman mate, great job
@mirrorhour3653 жыл бұрын
ive been doing great! love when i see a new video, nothing but the best from dan the man
@minty4483 жыл бұрын
After watching this I ordered the Woly creme conditioner,it’s fantastic!
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
great to hear this!
@RobBread13 жыл бұрын
Great looking Chelsea boots especially after resole and upper reconditioning. Good job.
@Ibanez-nt5rq3 жыл бұрын
Another great job Dan. Marry Christmas to you and your family.
@TheNeilo-Audiosound3 жыл бұрын
Dan Sir Another Superb Look and Tutorial into what goes into the Work you do.Very Interesting obviously to a non Shoe repairer but interesting all the same. So much work involved and certainly more cost effective than just buying another pair of boots or shoes. I’m a Joiner by trade and must ask is the Contact adhesive like Eco Stick which Ive used for years when doing Formica and must admit once it adheres it’s a nightmare to get back off🙈 Top drawer work Sir as always👏👏👏👏 👞
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Neil appreciate it!
@adelbenyounes8463 жыл бұрын
Very good Job man
@szewcexpress18783 жыл бұрын
Nice work ! 🔨👞
@mikedodson77193 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and you are a true craftsman. It would be great if you could tell us a bit about yourself and how you became a cobbler.
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Watch my video “the man behind the shoes”!
@mikedodson77193 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I found it right after posting that comment. It was a great “getting to know you” video.!
@cr62343 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see all the steps to renovate these shoes!
@midav303 жыл бұрын
nice to watch informative content. good luck and respect to you from Russia bro!
@DangerfieldChris3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, just found your channel, currently living in Cambodia, but have about 5 jobs that need doing across three pairs of shoes and one pair of boots. You'll be seeing me when I get back for a holiday. great work.
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Great thanks!
@DangerfieldChris3 жыл бұрын
@@Dan_the_cobbler You say that now, there's about 10 years of bad, over polishing to get off most of them. I'll quote that back to you when I see you.
@manjurkadertalukder48913 жыл бұрын
So unique, smart n fabulously done the whole repair work to look it to be a nascent brand new one feeling, just about the future of my shoe, when it comes to that 'wearing turns', ah.. I'm inspaired now! Thanks. Happy New Year 2021
@georgeh5593 жыл бұрын
Awesome job looks great
@davidcasey19623 жыл бұрын
quick question, can you still buy blakey seggs for the heel and toe,??? fantastic video as per usual, very interesting,
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
I believe they still make these.
@lillianfalzon3633 жыл бұрын
Be proud : very talented
@S730SD3 жыл бұрын
Well presented, nicely done. I had no idea before what was involved in shoe repair. Doing well enough here, hope you'll keep up the good work. :)
@lukasbecher94543 жыл бұрын
Отличный сапожник Видно что мастер своего дела ! Привет из России
@earsmalloy3 жыл бұрын
Great job Dan! I like how you show the whole process. I do wish you had shown how you handled that scratch. Keep up the good work! Cheers
@robertdemmarco28943 жыл бұрын
Okay I wish you an America cuz you can't find a good shoe maker that I used to love doing my shoes there's not too many around anymore 👍👍
@joseluizpereirasilva30133 жыл бұрын
Boa noite, excelente trabalho, verdadeiro artesão, uma obra de arte, Forte Abraço, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
@karlagarciaruiz61293 жыл бұрын
Wowww que gran trabajo quedaron como nuevos.
@abraaorodrigues63413 жыл бұрын
Bom dia meu velho parabéns isso é uma arte milenar.
@vasileciornei37423 жыл бұрын
Esti super bun in ce faci . Bravo . 👍
@alruddleful3 жыл бұрын
Love this video and your work! Also made me smile to hear you whistling a tune from the old school Disney Robin Hood :) Happy Christmas!
@Dan_the_cobbler3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@fonz8783 жыл бұрын
Very good job
@fashionlover17323 жыл бұрын
beautiful work,beautiful guy
@berndl.52143 жыл бұрын
Well done 👍😬
@trixrabbit87922 жыл бұрын
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’d love to see you over pimp a pair of shoes Take just a run of the mill pair and put every possible extra you can. Say like lulu plates and horseshoe heels with a fiddle back and lifts and everything you can think of. One of those just because type of things.
@cristinadelmoral15883 жыл бұрын
Hello from Spain. Impressive work! My dad loved his shoes and kept them polished and immaculate, he did use shoe trees. When do you use them? Maybe you have but I have not seen you use them on your client shoes. Congratulations on your work & channel.