Dan I am absolutely blown away! Can’t wait to make the 240 mile journey to collect and get wearing them😊 After watching your previous videos I just had to trust you to perform your magic and give the 20yr old Barkers a new lease of life and what a beautiful makeover of my favourite Chelsea boots, I’m speechless, they are STUNNING!!!..THANK YOU!!!! See you in the New Year Dan, to collect and leave with you a couple more pairs that I’d love you to freestyle rejuvenate. Merry Christmas to you and your family Regards Stu
@Dan_the_cobbler2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stu you’re very welcome and I appreciate the kind feedback! I tried to get a hold of you for a reaction video etc but I must have taken your number down wrong! Never mind merry Christmas and see you soon.
@SIPER_CH2 жыл бұрын
@@Dan_the_cobbler i have a broken savety boot. I'm a fireman. maybe you are interested?
@SIPER_CH2 жыл бұрын
@@Dan_the_cobbler Magnum & Holik
@novasite77952 жыл бұрын
Seriously?! Someone actually complained about you whistling in the comments??? I respect your easy-going nature. Keep it up just the way you film it! Merry Christmas!
@joycerepchuk74502 жыл бұрын
I love the whistling, he's happy with his job!
@Bigman17012 жыл бұрын
You know, I look at it this way... when they own his shop and have mastered his craft and sign his paychecks, then and only then do they get any say.
@robertdelaria35122 жыл бұрын
@@billy00001 it means someone is happy!!!
@annep87442 жыл бұрын
My thought exactly! You do you Dan.
@93bartoszmach2 жыл бұрын
I was so happy that he started whistling, let haters hate, that's all they can do in theirs miserable life ;)
@chaos_kitt3n.mayhem2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a real shoe cobbler that puts work and effort into getting the job done right. Now you see so many people trying to do shoe repair and they take the shortcuts. What you do Dan is real art and craftman ship.
@sassygrammy12582 жыл бұрын
We My dad was a cobbler and he took great pride in his work. He wasn’t just a cobbler but he was a craftsman. From a child to his death, I watched him make the worst looking shoes look new again. He took no shortcuts. When he was finished with your shoes, it was like having a new pair. He had customers from miles around. His customers would literally drive by cobblers in their town so daddy could repair their shoes. Watching these guys is like watching daddy.
@brookeggleston93142 жыл бұрын
@@sassygrammy1258 Like Dan, Trenton and Heath, and Steve at Bedo's, your dad was an artisan. When faced with the choice of doing something the right way, or the easy way, he chose the correct way. Funny how the correct way ends up being the easy way. I think it has something to do with not having to do something over again, because you did it right in the first place!!
@michaelwhite75012 жыл бұрын
I love that he doesn't care about the negative comments. No one has any right to tell him what is or isn't professional. Love learning about the art of shoe repair, and this guy does a great job of making it interesting while also entertaining and fun. Whistle away!!
@robertdelaria35122 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there are negative people in the world and they hate to see anyone be successful this guy blows me away with his knowledge his spirit and his joy no one deserves to be negative in this life’s too short If got nothing nice to say don’t say anything!!
@Raven11802 жыл бұрын
Yup 👍
@BigRob6132 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else randomly come across these video's and now all of a sudden you find your self so interested in shoe repair now?
@pashvonderc3812 жыл бұрын
Same here, check out Trenton & Heath too.
@inyermouthbaybeh2 жыл бұрын
My little daughter just loves the catch phrase "let's get sticky!" She gets a kick out of it every time and is always looking for Ron
@andersjjensen2 жыл бұрын
I'm a 44 year old IT Tech and I get a kick out of it too... And it's not a real episode without Ron! :P
@TheLycan2382 жыл бұрын
100% great marketing that is. As it's consistently used as well throughout his videos people catch onto it.
@chellybub2 жыл бұрын
Awwww that's adorable! 😊👍
@jamesriver98712 жыл бұрын
Keep whistling while you work. Keep singing while you work. It makes the workday brighter.
@lifeXcRICEs2 жыл бұрын
This guys attitude just makes me feel better about the day
@JamesJoyce122 жыл бұрын
sitting here on christmas eve with my single malt and a bowl of cashews watching my fav cobbler do his thing - my christmas present for you - a famous cobbler pun from Shakespeare - not your Hamlet alas - but a worthy runner-up: Julius Caesar. "What trade are you? Truly, sir, in respect of a fine workman, I am but, as you would say, a cobbler." Shakespeare: Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1
@MommaARA2 жыл бұрын
Excellent username! Now tell me which work hooked you.....
@sailordave2 жыл бұрын
Bro, I love how really you are. “This is a shoe repair shop, not a coffee house.”
@KevinRay_man2 жыл бұрын
British snark is the best snark. Absolutely one of, if not the, top British exports. Go on n whistle, eff the haters. Not professional smh who tf are they to tell *you* how to run *your* business? Honestly, nerve of some people. Sheesh.
@MariusLapugean2 жыл бұрын
Hello. I am a technician in industrial automation, I have not the slightest connection with your profession, I am not going to change my profession at almost 60 years old and given the distance between us, I have no way to become your client. But I have a passion, that of following various channels of various craftsmen in various fields that often have nothing to do with my profession. I have always had a deep respect for those craftsmen who practice with passion and dedication for their profession. After watching your posts for a while, I came to the conclusion that you are part of this category of craftsmen, so for some time now you have another subscriber. Congratulations on your work and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
@nichole86092 жыл бұрын
That airbrushed script on the sole is very cool. I sometimes get so engrossed with watching the repair that I get surprised when Ron is off in the background like this pink dot lol. Those outtakes Dan are hilarious. Oh and Happy Holidays 🎄
@Dan_the_cobbler2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@LamentHatesYou2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen or knew art like this was able to be done to old boots. You should be very proud of your work and skills.
@kevinhynes29712 жыл бұрын
"Just whistle while you work" - Is a great song and great mantra!!! Keep it up!
@nats29762 жыл бұрын
That sole design is fantastic. I am sure the owner will enjoy wearing his boots. Great work Dan.
@Vickie-Bligh2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas, Dan. Hope you have a splendid Christmas yourself. As far as whistling? It's your shop, you get to set what is professional and what is not. BTW beautiful repairs. Cheers.
@Dan_the_cobbler2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@manwithknife2 жыл бұрын
How you feel about stitch pulling is the same way I feel about painting. It’s my moments of zen, time to chill and relax
@paulpierson21372 жыл бұрын
The channel just won't be the same without that famous JR leather sole. I will try to prepare myself for the change. Keep whistling.
@ohyeahyeah642 жыл бұрын
That stencil is so cool! For what it's worth, I definitely appreciate the whistling and random singing throughout the video. It adds a nice element to the videos and really captures your personality. 😊
@russellnoble48122 жыл бұрын
Classic one liner “Jerk Off, reminds me of an old girlfriend” ! Priceless 😂
@ladyliberty4172 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work Dan and the whistling is the icing on the cake😁 Merry Christmas and take care, thanks for these absorbing videos, you’re a master cobbler for sure ☕️
@ballistic20vt2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Really like that pattern on the sole
@Tin_Town2 жыл бұрын
The noise the stitching machine makes is engineering at its finest 👌
@myeyesaresmiling4422 жыл бұрын
First of all, great pair of boots. Was excited to see how you did the design on the soles. As for the coffee vs milk debate, I add my milk first. I like adding the milk and letting it sit in the cop for 15-20 mins to get a little warmer to keep the coffee hot. Just a personal preference, but have added it after the coffee as well. I didn’t know it was such an area of contention for some people. Crazy what grinds peoples gears. Keep up the entertaining videos.
@mariag3582 жыл бұрын
that last bit was really in depth 🤣 is there something you know that we don't? 🤔 have your cats been telling you their plan for world domination?
@Dan_the_cobbler2 жыл бұрын
You don't want to know what secrets they tell me!
@thatdamhippy69372 жыл бұрын
You know you're popular and well liked when there's nothing left to say but negativity keep up the good work Dan you are amazing person don't let the nay sayers get to ya
@DocktorHoop2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for all you on your video! Merry Christmas
@squirrel61582 жыл бұрын
dan your bloody good at what u do !!
@chellybub2 жыл бұрын
My favourite part of Christmas is Christmas lunch too. I like helping Mum put everything together, all us girls get in the kitchen and cook together. It's really nice 😊 I mean eating and drinking with the family and friends is lovely too, but I like cooking more I guess and getting to see everyone enjoy themselves 😁👩🍳🎄 7:12 You know, you do often say you're a big kid. I think it's great you can have fun with your work 😜 It's really great that you can bring joy to people around the world 😊
@virgoearlgrey2 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of Christmas….I can’t choose one thing. I love it all, the lights, the music, the warm clothes, gift wrapping, lots of baking. My list can go on and on. I grew up very poor and so I appreciate all of it.
@jamesmcswain81202 жыл бұрын
I've got a sickness. The only cure is shoe repair and shoe care products , and a little work whistle. My new favorite channel. Coffee is coffee when you've got work to do.
@MFRD-dh1gj2 жыл бұрын
Dan, you’re work is incredible man. So much pride and talent in your work.
@jeanmichelviscardi770110 ай бұрын
What a joy to listen to you: you have a “natural” gift for teaching! Bravo, because thanks to your videos, we learn lots of things! Thanks to you Dan!!!👌😍💫🥂
@KINGKit8082 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas, looking forward to what you have for us in 2022
@robm74492 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed at the skill that goes into the blind stitch sole . Fantastic job done 👌. Merry Christmas Dan 🎅
@vickireynolds40552 жыл бұрын
Your shop, your YT channel! Whistle away! That's why we have free choice: we can stay or we can leave if the whistling is a bother! Me? I'm glad I can still hear you! Don't know how long that's gonna last! Whistle while you work!!
@mikeizzano1722 жыл бұрын
Always impressed with your work Dan ! Here in USA it’s a different attitude on the shoe repair . I was a construction worker and work boots were my life haha….when we wear them out,their not worth rebuilding especially in concrete work .always wet and in the lime , they rot in one season,and that’s with rotation to let them dry .But I’m impressed with your work and the UK way ,,,keep up the good work…. ( I own 1 pair of shoes, for special events ,and several pair of sneakers….). I know your smiling now ….
@jerseyjoe26842 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄 And a happy and prosperous New Year !
@nancyngo31912 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work as usual. I love watching you and the Trenton & Heath channel repair shoes.
@grahamshaul77692 жыл бұрын
It is such a joy to see a craftsman at work. Until I started watching your videos I had no idea that there could be so much involved in a shoe repair. However, whilst you previously caused a storm over if the milk goes in to the coffee before or after the water, I fear you risk further despair by using the wet spoon from stirring the coffee to plunge into the bag of sugar. A sure way of getting the sugar clumpy!
@donelyn48732 жыл бұрын
The ray gun impression was spot on - what a great Christmas gift. You were definitely a sheep and not a shepherd.
@granthenry58062 жыл бұрын
Cant believe ppl complain about whistling and then coffee. Dan do what make u happy. That's all that matters
@josesantizo44322 жыл бұрын
I love the passion that you put into your work. Keep it up
@gplipp64892 жыл бұрын
I like how his cobbler elves take down the internet trolls. I ain’t whistling Dixie either.
@andysimmons18422 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Dan! Thanks for bringing joy to the world through your channel! ❤️❤️❤️
@rubenbywater36102 жыл бұрын
Still using JR leather. I assume its a big loss to the cobbling industry the company going under. I've caught myself looking for it in cobbler shop windows haha.
@larisonjohnson2 жыл бұрын
Your work is beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I have a local cobbler in my town and love going into the shop, that smell just warms my soul. Christmas Eve, when everyone is gone to sleep, just sitting in the light of tree and thinking about the day to come. For coffee, one word, “Aeropress”. Anything to be done, deserves being done properly.
@MamiesDream2 жыл бұрын
two favourites... family together and carols
@anthonyfunderburg24362 жыл бұрын
Why did imagining Dan in a sheep costume make me laugh so hard? Merry Christmas Dan!!! Another great video.
@alexashton65012 жыл бұрын
Coz a big swole sheep is hilarious...
@joedessauer2 жыл бұрын
@8:01 right on Dan!
@kyatzz2 жыл бұрын
Man is good at his craft. Let him enjoy the job and whistle.
@mariannesyrett77592 жыл бұрын
Love the design on the bottom of the boots. You videos always remind me of going into the cobblers in LB when I was little (many years ago) with my dad . Have a great Christmas 🎅🌲☃️
@nurislamparmanov58492 жыл бұрын
there is only one word which comes to my mind "PERFECT"!!!
@duolccmjohn2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas from Texas U.S.A, Great job Dan.
@martinmay4272 жыл бұрын
That whistling part did make me chuckle, good on you.
@debdobdoornob2 жыл бұрын
It is like a form of art, something really satisfying about watching a skilled craftsman at work
@diyboomboxesintexas28052 жыл бұрын
It is a work of art
@emilyhudson90432 жыл бұрын
The sounds your stitching machine made were really pleasing to my ears. Also, beautiful craftsmanship!
@jpetrie10262 жыл бұрын
My only concern is that you made those boots so beautiful I wouldn't want to walk on them lol. Seriously fantastic job, love your attitude and demeanor and love your dedication and skill.
@bleh30392 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@CaptainCook78592 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent really enjoy your videos, whistle as much you want. Merry Christmas
@ianmcfadden54502 жыл бұрын
I could never imagine wanting to walk in them and destroy such a work of art, honestly mate, you are a craftsman and an artist!
@defleppardfan872 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you dan, your so cute btw. Cheers from Grand Rapids, MI USA…im British at heart, wish i lived there
@Photosnapper7520 күн бұрын
The sole design is awesome. Love it!
@TrevorTrottier2 жыл бұрын
Singing Leadbelly, wowza.
@acepaul4072 жыл бұрын
A true professional. You make it look easy.
@virgoearlgrey2 жыл бұрын
You’re always ready with a joke, I love it. I’m always so interested in what you’re doing but I always fall asleep to these videos. Not boring, just very relaxing. Don’t change anything, if you try to please everyone you’ll please no one and just be miserable for trying. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, much success and happiness to you until the coming year.
@thomascoyne1572 жыл бұрын
Have a merry Christmas and happy new year 👍👍
@Blaizeria2 жыл бұрын
My favourite part of Christmas is the time off work!!!
@robertdelaria35122 жыл бұрын
I have watched you from your first video and always been amazed at what a craftsman you are. But this re-soles absolutely blew me away! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the USA!!🎄❤️
@bend962 жыл бұрын
Yeah a new upload, now that's a good Christmas gift!
@KoriEmerson2 жыл бұрын
Whistle all you want. I love it. Reminds me of my old school carpenter Grandad.
@Seahorse14142 жыл бұрын
Too good to walk on ! Amazing craftmanship
@scaligi2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you Dan - Wishing you and your family well bro - Thank you for the great content
@sean2422 жыл бұрын
best part of christmas is the dinner and beer with the family
@danielroble47410 ай бұрын
I've got to say I like your sense of humor and style
@paul84902 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video ! Your job looks amazing, your videos show your passion for it and they give us interest in it ! Merry christmas
@license2kilttheplaidlad640 Жыл бұрын
Such a pro. Proves it by working thru shorter fingers ! 👍
@matttrout3642 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to watch an artist at work!
@02jacjes2 жыл бұрын
You are one handsome man!! I could sit here all day and watch your videos . Your very good at what you do. Found your videos today been watching them all today.
@ttop642 жыл бұрын
OMG!! Absolutely stunning design on the soles. If these were my boots I would probably display them and never wear them. You need to start signing and dating your works of art. BTW my good friend Marissa got me a "Let's get Sticky " mug and mask for Christmas. Best present ever. Also try some egg nog in your coffee . I use it in mine during the Holiday season.It's really good. Merry Christmas Dan and Happy New Year. Can't wait to see what's new in '22. : )
@TARS..2 жыл бұрын
happy holidays everyone!
@thomascoyne1572 жыл бұрын
Have a merry Christmas and happy new year,🍺🍺👍
@johnhickman1062 жыл бұрын
My wife an I saw a Jaguar yesterday on the M25 near London with the registration, "A COBLER" and immediately thought of your channel. Best wishes from a Yank in Cambridgeshire; love your channel, cheers.
@cplhicks21792 жыл бұрын
Nice hidden stitching job and seeing someone do the job the right way!
@johndawson32162 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas brother Dan!
@TheMacattack662 жыл бұрын
Great Job on both shoes. Merry Christmas to you and your Family Dan. Keep Up the Great job.....Cats? Hehehe...
@carloslabarrera83132 жыл бұрын
felicidades...hermoso trabajo
@volt99032 жыл бұрын
My friend you did a fantastic job.👏🇬🇷🌲🌷
@barryfields29642 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of Christmas is when it’s over.
@danjohnson29862 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Dan.
@ChristianGutierrez2 жыл бұрын
Just yesterday Ken from Theoria Apophasis channel said that someone compalined about his whistling 😗 while he takes a seat, so he hummed for that episode, and will resume whistling right after.
@titibebe2510 Жыл бұрын
I always put the milk first, because I heat it in the microwave and then add the coffee, so as in Math, the order does not change the result!! I love it when you sing "Jeremiah was a bullfrog"
@jocelynbrownjames17762 жыл бұрын
I love the sole design. Funky!
@tonygloster34832 жыл бұрын
Great repair’s Dan 👍 happy Christmas 🎅
@twin_o7m.3642 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas from USA 🇺🇸🎄💖
@michelleranby70872 жыл бұрын
Wow , your craftsmanship is beautiful and so entertaining too , loving your work 💋
@dustinwilkinson62642 жыл бұрын
I work for Ron's shoe repair, so you can only imagine how funny and i"ron"ic for me, meeting Ron the supervisor .lol... Dan I believe we are living double lives. God bless my brother. Great work!
@soulcrab117 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel. You truly are a skilled craftsmen and a natural entertainer!! Keep up the great work!
@davidstoneking18432 жыл бұрын
I love watching this guy I use to put shoes to get her at us shoe in Osgood indiana!!