The last time these boots had soles put on they started separating within a few weeks, this time they aren’t showing so much as a line between the layers. In the past couple of months they’ve been subjected to walking on miles of ballast, wading through flood waters, freezing temps, high heat, diesel and gawd knows what else laying in a rail yard, working cattle with all the substances and forces associated put on them and the soles are still as tight as the day I pulled them out of the box! You gentleman do outstanding work!!

Yes, the steel plate is for puncture resistance. The boots look outstanding!! I can’t wait to put them on and put them through their paces! Thanks!!!

There is something about seeing a master craftsman at work that just makes me glad that artisanship still exists.

In these difficult times, I find that your videos are not only informational, but quite therapeutic--many thanks!

I wish you would do more beaters and work boots. Seeing leather soles and fancy shoes has its charm, but I just love goodyear welted strong and tough boots. It'd be interesting to see old combat boots being redone. Addisons, Corcoran, Steinkogler, etc.

Love your work boot restorations! Our country is built and maintained by the hard working folks who wear these things. Having had several jobs where sturdy footwear was required, I know how valuable a great cobbler can be for keeping workers on the job in their favorite boots. I've always purchased high quality footwear because my Dad taught me this saying. "Your feet will take you everywhere you go for the rest of your life, never buy cheap shoes." He will be 100 in October, and his feet have done just that. To this day, he does not have any foot problems.

The green triangle means it’s CSA rated, it’s Canadian standard work boots. Green triangle means it’s got a safety toe and a anti penetration sole. It can be made out of composite material, steel or aluminum

Looks like a hell of a boot.

my steel toed boots weighed a ton too, but I lost track on how many times they saved my toes from all the years of being a mechanic....when you work on 100 pound brake drums and 400 pound front axles, the extra weight of a shoe is well worth it....the plate in the bottom is to protect against punctures.and that can be dangerous in this owner's line of work

How the hell do these guys do this work on boots for less than a new pair of boots? These guys are like artists, those are essentially custom boots now. Very impressive.

I bought my pair of Vibergs 10 years ago now, as my boot of choice for forest firefighting in British Columbia, where Vibergs are handmade (In Victoria). Steel toe, steel shank, they mean business. They weigh a ton. I've hiked them up mountains, through swamps, through rivers, and through fire. There's a saying when it comes to Vibergs; "You don't break them in, they break your feet in". This held true for me, until one day something clicked, and they became the most comfortable boot I've ever worn. My boots bear the scars of sharp sticks, gnarled rocks, chainsaw teeth, and whatever else I've put them through. And they have never let me down. I wore the soles out after 3 seasons, but new soles and they're good to go. These boots are built to last, and it makes me really happy to see the craftsmanship behind them, but also to see the care and attention to bring them some more life, they really deserve it. Cheers.

A true working mans boot. Steel toe for saving the toe from getting crushed. Steel nail plate to prevent puncture from going all the way thru the sole. Excellent craftsmanship!

I been rockin' Vibergs for 25 years ,,caulks ,and work boots, nice job.

Awesome transformation !

Heath, you are 100% correct about the steel plate. The Army green jungle boot had a stainless steel plate in the sole, starting in 1966, to prevent punji stakes from impaling Soldiers' feet. The drawback, at least in my experience, was that you couldn't comfortably wear them in colder weather, because your feet got colder....my theory is that the steel plate conducted the cold, but it could just be that the nylon canvas on the boot just couldn't keep the heat in.

Wearing size 14 EE steel to 12 inch boots I realized Heath put an enormous amount of work into these boots. Yeah they're heavy but essential for the work we do. Hopefully 'somebody' at the shop had the decency to buy him a bourbon, maybe a couple, for a job well done. Way to go Heath!

I own both Viberg work boots and casual service boots. Work boots weigh in at 3.6 pounds, casual boots at 2.1, both were tough to break in due to thick leather. However, the support and comfort these boots offer still blow my mind and have completely changed my expectations for footwear. Even the authoritative clomp of my footstep in these boots lends a strange feeling of power and confidence. Anyways. Thanks for more great content

Appreciate the shoutout to the working men and women that get us our goods and commodities

Can’t lie, this video is by far one of my favorites just cause I’ve never seen a boot like this before this channel.. I’ve personally seen this video about 7-10 times and will continue to watch whenever the thought of this boot comes to mind..

Brings back memories. My old job always put me in contact with railroaders. I knew an old conductor who had a pair of lifetime guaranteed boots. The boot company had to replace the soles once or twice a year. Remember that tracks are made of some of the most abrasive stone imaginable and a train is a mile long. Two miles from the engine and back. The railroads eventually hired taxis to transport the conductor back to the engine. After they did away with the caboose and brakeman.

I got a pair of " DANNER " " Canadians" 10" same quality . Had em' since 1985 (I think). It's Great to see excellent professional Quality work like this. Not many of you guys left in the world, or at least the USA

Please don't cut from part to part, I really enjoy the long process of taking the shoe apart! Especially in self quarantine times, I really got a lot of time to kill! I wouldn't mind a 30 minute long video at all :D Haha! Stay healthy Trenton and Heath..

oh my god....a cobbler...do you know how many young people dont know what that is....amazing work....

I'm drooling over this pair, never seen something so well-built. I'm gonna keep Viberg in mind next time I need boots for a lifetime.

Its neat to see what you are getting when you buy really expensive quality workboots. Compared to Timbs or even cheap Red Wings this is a whole other level of quality.

Glad to see you still putting up videos! I find these restoration type videos extremely entertaining

What a fantastic job. The boots looked so good after being repaired, I'd probably wear them at my wedding!

Heath, the amount of thought you put into making these boots the same, if not better, in terms of rigidity and use was very honest and insightful. You guys are just incredible dudes. Loved this video a ton!

To lighten up the boot you could use kevlar insert in the sole and kevlar+resin laminate for the toe guard

Heath, you're killing me. I'm sure all the single ladies would love a 12-month poster of you guys. Just an idea.

Semi retired furniture maker +s restoration. I suppose have to be one of the group but enjoy watching skilled hands at work. Have to know to appreciate, thanks.

Love it when you guys work on boots. Especially well used and beaten up work boots. Straight glow up!

Heath: “the steel plate is to keep nails from coming up through the sole.” Also Heath: [pounds nails into the sole]

Would be great to see some reactions of the customers when they see their beloved boots renewed.

There's always something to be said about good craftsmanship. Nothing can compare to something carefully and lovingly built.

Your videos have inspired me to seek out a cobbler in my area. I found a guy that has been in the heart of my city for decades. I dropped two pairs of boots off today. I'm excited for the new life that they will be given.

This is one of the few times that the algorithm puts me onto some seriously quality content! Fantastic video! Subscribed!

I had no idea this could be done and now I am wanting to do over my workboots before going back to work so I dont have to break in a new pair lol

As a first responder, I look to your videos to distract me from every day chaos. Aside the importance of prayer & keeping calm during what appears to be more panic then what it is. I enjoy your videos, it is very therapeutic. My wife seems puzzled, but only I know why. Thank you and GODSPEED brother!!!

I don’t know what it is but watching these boot Reno’s is so satisfying.....

Back many years ago the green and black jungle boots worn by the Army had metal plate on the sole. After a while the metal would crack and you could hear a click as you walked.

The steel plate helps when walking around scrap yards or facilities that cut, bend, or twist metals. Those metal shards can come right through a vibram or leather sole and puncture your foot.

As a railroad conductor I appreciate this vid !

Gotta love boots that are held together with nails. Excellent work.

Always rewarding and satisfying to see a craftsman doing his art.

You two always do blow me away with your refurbish videos. Absolutely amazing work, and great video!

Awesome awesome! This has got to be one of the coolest pair of boots to see pulled apart and then resoled! Of course I’m dreaming of working on the rail as a throwback to childhood fantasies. Great job and amazing thought, care and workmanship!!!

Super job as always. Now that's a Heavy duty pair of boots. These boots will be able to be re-soled many, many times.

Aww, I miss the long process, and the sounds of the parts being removed...therapeutic!! great job though.

Exactly that , to stop nails penetrating through. 👍

I appreciate seeing you take these back to the quality they were made with. Part of the Viberg company history includes my central BC city (their second base before settling into Victoria permanently) where they focused on logging boots. After the move to Victoria they started producing, possibly inventing, the “caulk” chokerman’s boot. Now those would be a fun pair to take apart for your audience. Viberg is still the only go-to boots of people in the know here- and there is no equal in manufacturing caulk boots. For those who have never seen their styles- visit the “viberworkboot” page (not the easier-to-find “Viberg” lifestyle page). Caulks ( pronounced corks) have replaceable traction spikes, the boots has a heel that is gently contoured from the midsole- you do NOT want a heel catching in forestry, despite the obvious traction.

yep, steel midsole is designed to stop anything sharp penetrating the sole of the foot. been selling this kind of workboots for 30 years . Great tutorials by the way, love them.

Greatest boots I’ve ever owned. I’ve had mine for 30 years

Looks like I'm into boot restoration now, who knew?!

I do not what it is but watching you guys work,just de stresses me from a long day at work,keep up the good work,from NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND

I wore Red Wing logger boots my whole railroad career. Not the most comfortable but worn like iron and protected my feet

Great video as per usual. I appreciate your hard work in this times of need. Keep the good content comming!

Quality goods deserve quality maintenance and repair. You guys do great work. Wish you were closer...

Heath, the master craftsmen, works his magic once again! Great job. I spent the morning writing coronavirus communications for the hospital I work for. This was such a great escape. Thanks! Stay healthy, my friend.

Thanks for explaining the way the last ‘bends’ over the heel nails.... another great video ! Stay safe you guys ....best wishes from the uk🙂

Shout-out to Viberg! Made right here in my hometown of Victoria British Columbia, just down the road from my house. Expensive, but hands down some of the best work boots you can buy. The best part is you can visit the shop and get measured for custom fit boots.

My wesco’s are the same way. The box they came in weighed over 11 lbs and took over 5 weeks of daily wear to get them broken in, but after 20 years on the railroad I treated myself to custom boots that will carry me through the rest of my career. The old adage is, “you can tell a good conductor by the wear on his boots.” Being an engineer I just chuckle at the conductors that have yet to figure out that Caterpillar boots from the local Big Box store don’t hold up. Yes, my boots cost me over $600 but the comfort I get and knowing that all I’ll need is a resole job to get me through my career, is more than worth it. Glad to see you guys taking care of these shoes

Brilliant job on those boots. Was nice to watch something a bit more technically challenging.

Thanks for explaining the tacks not coming through. I was just going to ask if that's what the metal foot shape did. Great video!

Nothing like seeing an old pair of boots being restored. Priceless!

Interesting to see how work boots are made and repaired also customized to better suite the job that the owner wears them during.

Older military boots had a steel plate inside the sole. They called them spike or pungee resistant.

I'm so happy you explained why the nails don't go right through! It's really been playing on my mind!! LOL Yet another amazing restoration; I'm quite hooked on your videos now and am trying to locate such a craftsmen as you guys, here in the UK.

Love when they spread the granola on the shoes

I really love the craftsmanship going into every shoe/boot you guys restore. It’s like seing a master restoring an old car to its former glory. Keep up my masters ❤️

**standing ovation**

I work on the railroad and the ballast (rocks) the rails and ties sit on, are super jagged and are brutal to our boots.

So random.. So satisfying.

You are to your trade, what a surgeon is to his. Bravo!

I wish you reweighed it again, show the newest weight AFTER changing it.

Metal plate is a rquired safety feature. However they're being replaced by the much lighter composite plates now.

It’s good to see the original plan change as new things come up and work your way through new ideas as to how to do it best as possible. Great work

Another great job and great craftsmanship. Particularly enjoyed seeing work boots being done.

It's kind of a misnomer but we always called the metal plate a "steel shank." But you were right, it supplements the steel toe to protect your feet in an industrial setting.

Sounds like Peyton Manning has turned into a Cobbler in retirement. Just waiting for him to scream OMAHA!

They look better than originally. Great video, thanks!

Excellent post!! Love Viberg boot construction

I was curious how much weight you were able to take off these boots

Can you guys do a review on the Red Wing 877, I'm a big fan of Red Wings.

yo anyone really just like watching them iron the cork? that stuff is super satisfying to watch lol

All of your customers would surely have eyes that are wide as the moon when they see their shoes redone, it’s pretty nice 💯 from Philippines 🇵🇭

What happened to the intro music? My brain was kind of already playing the melody and was confused when it didn’t play 😂

Without seeing his face, i swear its Peyton Manning giving these boots a makeover...lol.

It's just nice to watch an American craftsman do his work. Thank you

Wow, he must be a real kick ass Conductor wearing a pair of boots like that, nice job 👍🏻

The metal plate is to stop dirty syringes piercing the boot !

My dad always said “There are two things in life you should never skimp on...shoes and toilet paper”

In our old neighbourhood my parents used to take our worn shoes to a family friend who was a shoe cobbler. It’s a shame these days how we throw things out waaay to quickly. Fascinating how you gents give shoes and boots a new life. I always look forward to your new video/ posts. Keep up the great work!!

Amazing work!!

Anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like Peyton Manning's?

Beautiful results. Those boots are amazingly tough.

Fabulous job!

Awesome job! Not only is your profession a skill, but it truly is a talent you behold. I can tell you take pride in your work. Keep it up.

Watching you is a true pleasure . You are a craftsman .God bless

Great work! Loved the video.