I’m the one who sent these in; thank you, so much, for taking the time and attention to detail on these boots. They look absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to see his face when he sees them.
@cavolpert Жыл бұрын
Who made these boots.
@ralphalvarez5465 Жыл бұрын
@@cavolpert they look like Danners
@will-dd7ou Жыл бұрын
@@cavolpert Tjey look more like wescos
@davemcgahhey Жыл бұрын
Munari?
@TheWildernessLife Жыл бұрын
@@cavolpertpossibly Carolina or Georgia low heel loggers
@noone37342 жыл бұрын
Leather is an amazing material. Just the fact that it can bounce back from an acetone bath is surprising to me.
@dbmail5452 жыл бұрын
I normally shy away from putting acetone on leather, but it sure made it take the dye.
@somekidzenvy2 жыл бұрын
Using a church story into a baldness ad. I respect that hustle 😆
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
😁😁👍
@marcmckenzie51102 жыл бұрын
Trenton & Heath, a short story on hiking boots. Until recent years when cancer etc. left me permanently and significantly disabled, for over 40 years I was an avid hiker and mountaineer here in the Colorado Rockies. One year my wife and I had a second honeymoon "walking" (i.e. rugged hiking) in the Lake District in England. I had a pair of well broken-in Vasque boots made when they still had similar construction to these boots. I made sure they were cleaned, lubricated, and ready to go. Sure enough, on the first hard day of hiking, mid-way between hamlets they completely blew out. It was the stitching too close to the edge that did that pair in. So I hobbled into a very small town that had only a pub, a small general store, and thankfully a hard-core mountaineering shop where I replaced them with the best boots I ever owned - a hand-made pair of Italian Fabiano hiking boots. They were way more expensive than our budget then, but to my delight, there really was no break-in period - the boots were comfortable from the first day onward. Quality in things you are serious about is always worth it.
@thomaskraincuk98152 жыл бұрын
I just adore you my 2 cobbler brothers! What a great work of art you have given us! Have wonderful Easter holidays!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Happy Easter!
@coyotekerr152 жыл бұрын
Great job of restoration on what must be 50+ year old boots. Wouldn’t mind owning a pair myself!
@hermyherm3652 жыл бұрын
These boots turned out awesome! The before and after … WOW ! I always enjoy your videos guys I can’t wait to see the next one…
@ianmedium2 жыл бұрын
Firstly, what a great old school pair of hiking boots and what a great job you have done. I did giggle at your acetone comment as when I was a teenager in the 1970’s back in Devon in England in the summer holidays I earned money ( my mum was big on me knowing the value of working for my own money) working for my brother who used to glass fibre fishing boat hulls. This was long before the days of health and safety and I remember at the end of a working day we used to soak our hands in a tub of acetone to dissolve the glass fibres! Thankfully, no lasting affects on me, thankfully, no lasting affects on me, thankfully, no lasting affects on me.. :) if you ever get to Austria, I’ll take you to my local church which is the magnificent cathedral in Klosterneuburg, you will love it!
@wizaxed2 жыл бұрын
Heath is flexing his hand stitching skillz - just don't ask him to do it for YOU! lol. Nice work again guys!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Haha…just too time consuming. 😁
@NDB4694 ай бұрын
Those were some very well made boots, I’d imagine Danner? Great revival on these!
@SantiSpeed1 Жыл бұрын
Half lemon’s worth of juice and a teaspoon is a good way to get rid of the tarnish around the brass. I use that trick on old cars with corroded original wiring
@four-x-trading56062 жыл бұрын
I thought it was crazy that my friend had her boots for 30 years I didn't know this was a thing. She had doc martins. She just bought a brand new pair on sale. I'm a tennis shoes person, or barefoot you can say...so I don't really buy "boots", but I find it interesting how long people will keep them, and then seeing you guys do all the work of restoring them. It's so satisfying even though I don't wear boots myself of coarse lol :)
@Heywoodthepeckerwood2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never know a person that never needed a pair of boots.
@gringofett3944 Жыл бұрын
You guys do amazing work and I appreciate that we dont often see quality craftsmanship anymore in the US. Good job.
@banditone002 жыл бұрын
I love the vids you guys do. I’ve learned a lot, and updated my footwear a lot thanks to you. I’m no long quite as much of a 40yo “vet bro”. I actually have bought a couple pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes based on your reviews. One pair was a nearly new pair of brogue derbies. I then started watching Elegant Oxford’s patina vids. I tried it, and was WAY too heavy handed on the dye. Acetone pulled it back off enough to start over, and after some cream polish and Saphir mirror polish I’m thrilled! Finally, your keeps promotion cracks me up. I was the guy balding at 22, but I went the other way. I’ve looked like Stone Cold Steve Austin for 20yrs now. Looking like an angry bouncer isn’t for everyone I guess. Great vids, and keep up the good work.
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
😁 Thanks! We appreciate you watching. Glad to hear they’re helpful.
@emmanuelawosusi32762 жыл бұрын
@@TrentonHeath nice video
@emmanuelawosusi32762 жыл бұрын
@@TrentonHeath will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?
@clooperman3745 Жыл бұрын
@@TrentonHeath First of all I'm not a cobbler, I watched with interest the process of restoring these tired boots, what surprises me is removing the midsole, I had a pair of Zamberlan Stenico walking boots resoled in 1992 and all they did was remove the old Vibram Montagna sole and glue on a new sole, the boots were blake sewn, would this make any difference?
@CL-vz6ch2 жыл бұрын
Great to see a father and son business doing well. Great skills to pass on.
@sct272712 жыл бұрын
Lucky me, I watched a couple of Nick’s videos yesterday and was curious about the stitch down. Lo and behold your video comes out today and the stitch down is explained! Thanks guys!
@chrissingletary22872 жыл бұрын
All the hard work you guys put in to make great videos is very much appreciated. Boots look awesome
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate you watching.
@ttop642 жыл бұрын
Good morning guys. The boots turned out looking great. It would be interesting to know how much those boots cost when new and what a boot made like that would cost today. I'm also curious as what you used to remove all the heavy oxidation off of the brass hooks and eyelets and get them looking so good. BTW Happy and blessed Easter to you and your families.🐥🐰
@KirbyPuckett912 жыл бұрын
A good comparison would be somewhere between a Danner Quarry and Whites Logger. New today ~$350-$450
@Slow_Hand_Luke2 жыл бұрын
. The Green or Blueish Green appearing stuff is usually Verdigris which as you mention is Corrosion. One of the Worst parts of it is if it’s on one piece of metal it will spread to all others if not removed. Museum Curators often use acetone but it requires copious separate rinsing with water to insure complete removal so any size spots of buildup are best removes via toothpicks, Q-Tips &/or a Soft Kids toothbrush. Animal fats often contained in boot dubbing along with dampness or water start it so it’s a longtime problem on sheath knives with brass hilts or copper rivets that it has left ‘scarred’ deeply from long storage in humid conditions. .
@dbmail5452 жыл бұрын
I would bet they cost less than $50 new. $250 at least today.
@rosalindfinney18692 жыл бұрын
I sent these in, and as far as I’m concerned, they’re priceless.
@joabscott48382 жыл бұрын
When I was a Deputy Sheriff, I only wore one pair of Danner’s for nearly 15 years. Had them rebuilt by Danner once. Those look like a sturdy pair of Danner boots.
@ms.annthrope4152 жыл бұрын
Danners were good boots. But they have been racing to the bottom getting them cheaper made in China and lowering their standards.
@Heywoodthepeckerwood2 жыл бұрын
@@ms.annthrope415 They still make their top end boots in the US. And they are still great boots. Unfortunately, most People just don’t want to pay for quality any more. So I can’t blame a company outsourcing some of their lower quality options. Only way to stay in business unless you have a niche.
@kevinstewart45792 жыл бұрын
Great work as always gentlemen! Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed Easter
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin and Happy Easter to you as well.
@jefpowers85292 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching you gentlemen ply your trade. Thank you for these wonderful videos that are absolute proof that humans are capable of making a remarkable things. Of course, you are both craftsmen in the truest possible sense.
@danielmarshall4587 Жыл бұрын
GLORIOUS, lovely pair of boots and a real pleasure to watch you extend the life of these boots, great vid.
@imochasingh68752 жыл бұрын
This boot is one of a kind. It could be a great motorcycle riding boot too.
@boomerang379 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad y’all mentioned Nicks! I live in the Mississippi Delta and I’m about to buy my first pair. I know I’ll eventually need them resoled and I was thinking about sending them to y’all for that purpose.
@AleksiJoensuu Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Although many of these makeovers might not be financially worth it, they are certainly lovely to watch for different values. It would be interesting to hear more of your analysis and decision making process when working on the boots. I.e. what condition you think the uppers are in, what things are worn out in the construction, why did you decide to do choose this method of repair over another etc. This video was a good example where you did go into some juicy details!
I loe the story of this shoe ! It literally alows a son to keep walking in his father's shoes. The historical signifigance and the family connection is priceless ! Awesome video ! And blad heads are great heads ! :-)
@edafade2 жыл бұрын
A pleasure as always watching you guys work.
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@markmilan012 жыл бұрын
Another one! Absolutely amazing transformation. Great job bringing those back from the dead!
@camicri42632 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work guys! He is risen indeed!🤗
@gagecarty42902 жыл бұрын
Didn't think it would work out but he has his memories looking great and ready to go through some more adventures 😀
@halgaci2 жыл бұрын
the cow never imagined its cloth was used by another creature for almost half a century.
@heinrichstoltz1356 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant rebuild. Really like the look of them.
@codenamecatatonic8894 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Memphis for years and never knew you guys were over in Nashville. Great watching your Videos. - Tod from Cocoa Beach, FL
@benjaminblakemore97042 жыл бұрын
Happy Easter Boys!!!! 👌😎😉 Luck to you and your families, great video series with the stories and reactions I just love it!!!
@ckra20018 ай бұрын
Good job, but why are you using Rehagol (which is for TR/Latex soles) on rubber outsoles? The right product would be e.g. Kömmerling Halosol S. I bet Renia has an alternative aswell.
@dankitch76282 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I love the vintage shoes. The older the better!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Daniel
@timmaybanks54732 жыл бұрын
Love when you guys do these old boot transformations love it great work.
@jamesdiamond820 Жыл бұрын
I remember the old hiking boots, boy were they hard on my feet.
@RatdogDRB2 жыл бұрын
Solid old boots. Glad to see 'em survive and renewed like that. Nice work gents.
@lindeehopkins64392 жыл бұрын
Love watching your craft & all the sounds of the leathers & tools. Amazing
@jonkomatsu81922 жыл бұрын
Man, the first thing I thought whilst seeing you hammering in all those tacks and nails was, "Those look like Nicks!" Talk about solid, old school construction. Great job emulating the the inherent quality of the boots' construction. And looking forward to the Nicks collaboration. Great job, gentlemen, thanks! 🤙🥾
@EssenceofPureFlavor2 жыл бұрын
Almost certain these are Danners. Danners aren't on the level of Nicks, but they're pretty solid boots, especially compared to other boots in the hiking/ "outdoors" category.
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@patrickconfer35922 жыл бұрын
50 year old Danners might be very close Nick’s level. I am still wearing a pair of Ft Lewis Danners I got in the late 80’s. Wore them up til the time the Army went to rough out. They did not have an easy life.
@nicksboots2 жыл бұрын
Honored to come to mind. Nothing but respect for these gentlemen!
@mikesmith92972 жыл бұрын
Curious what brand these boots are.
@johnwilliams10912 жыл бұрын
They look a lot like Danner Boots, but I’m not certain
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
They do look a lot like Danner, but all markings inside of the boot had worn off.
@waynedub11672 жыл бұрын
I second the Danner brand.
@NEWELL15892 жыл бұрын
Look to me also like an old pair of Danners that had been to Philmont in northern New Mexico.
@mikesmith92972 жыл бұрын
@@johnwilliams1091 I would have guessed Danner too.
@thesportsguy36092 жыл бұрын
Great history with this pair of boots. Nice work guys, they came out great!
@samm90632 жыл бұрын
My favourite part of the video 4:43 The two of them opening the stich.
@kevan48522 жыл бұрын
Happy Easter guys! I swear, every time I watch you resole a shoe, it makes me want to resole mine even if they don’t need it yet! 😂
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
😉
@writethisthat36132 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship
@Curionimbus2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful and thoughtful restoration/rejuvenation. Thanks as always.
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheBigWWI2 жыл бұрын
When I read “Vintage hiking boots” I thought for sure it was my Vasque boots I sent to you a few months ago. I’ll keep watching till it’s my turn! Love the vids!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
You’re up next. Did anyone at our shop reach out to you to see if you had any pics of you wearing those boots on your trips? If you have any, that would be great! Comments get lost on here (so many), so please feel free to email them to customerservice@potterandsons.com if you do. Thanks!
@matthewdickson78382 жыл бұрын
I have apair of old buffalo loggers i picked up in the uk very similar to those but with logging spikes in ... they look very old leather still in good nick ....
@drmikeyb12 жыл бұрын
Hey guys I know you don't remember talking to me me but I had the privilege of talking with you about your dad and his Air Force career and I lost my son on active duty Air Force a couple of years ago. Any way still love the videos and I noticed you use allot of sapphire products, are those your go to products. I definitely would still like to visit up there and shake your hands and hear some of your dad's Air Force stories. Take care guys and keep up the fantastic work.
@leederdavid47822 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful. Immaculate work, guys!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@mightymikethebear2 жыл бұрын
The boots look like they are ready to return to the hiking trails.
@williamcooper2368 Жыл бұрын
Amazing looking,from what U started with.❤️
@patmcdermott85472 жыл бұрын
Great restoration, you guys looked more like cabinet makers than cobblers with all those tacks. Another great video!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
😁
@tk43292 жыл бұрын
nice work guys
@scottdavenport18332 жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at the results y'all get.
@gregaustin81142 жыл бұрын
Those turned out amazing! Great job and happy Easter fellas!
@Melendon442 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, this was another amazing restoration of a great pair of used and abused boots. You guys are awesome and second to none. Great work on you guys part. Happy Easter!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy Easter.
@joabscott48382 жыл бұрын
For as old as those boots are, they look well loved and not abused at all.
@toddfraisure17472 жыл бұрын
Those are more like old friends than old boots. Nice work guys. Could you do a full overlay along the lower inch or more of the uppers and with toe-cap made with one piece of leather? "Stitched on" of course but probably needing a wider welt. It was fairly common for logging /caulk boots around here in Western Washington. Although nowadays I'm more into high end dress shoes but I still love my old high top work boots for in the woods. That was a Great video!
@Cotten-2 жыл бұрын
*I know where I'm sending my dad's old boots!* Good job guys!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@solo_jo2 жыл бұрын
amazing job
@michaellennon132 жыл бұрын
27 years from now my army boots would be 40. I guess I'll have to wait till then to send them to you 😆
@billystpaul89072 жыл бұрын
3 Video's this week. Thanks for the info on the higher priced shoes, valuable information for sure. I am always amazed what you guys can do with a pair of beat up boots or shoes.. Truly enjoy your video's that you make..And, judging by subscriber number, other people do as well...
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. We’re glad your enjoying them.
@1979augistine2 жыл бұрын
These are gona look incredible
@brianquilty6878 ай бұрын
Ya, I worked with a guy who went completely bald by age 22. I felt so sorry for the guy. My brother went bald at age 35. Wow guys ... great job on these boots.
@jjimenez84302 жыл бұрын
*Great intro and segue into that ad at the **5:00** mark you almost had me not fast forward* 🤣😂
@jimmccoys57782 жыл бұрын
Great video fellas!! I didn’t see the link for your collab with nick’s! I am interested in that so hopefully I can figure that out!! Thanks again
@gr89902 жыл бұрын
They like Matterhorn boots to me. But they could be Danners as well.
@danielkavanaugh45442 жыл бұрын
interesting for myself I bought a pair of White's boot over thirty years ago I still wear them. They have rebuilt them 3 times so far. Now they cost $420.00 and we made just for me, Having measured my foot and leg in 10 different places. My dress boat were made by White's as well. They are the best
@mickyfinns Жыл бұрын
What do you guys do with all the left over strips of leather? Like the cuttings and the sheets which you press the midsoles out of
@wayoutwest49442 жыл бұрын
A reference was made to church. On that note please have a wonderful Easter, may God bless, us all.
@thedynamicsolo42322 жыл бұрын
Nice snap of the glove Dr. Trent...........LOL
@monunyabidness59492 жыл бұрын
Some of us are not interested in being on social media. Guess i'm not getting the boots or even seeing them until you post pics on one your videos.
@cpm88892 жыл бұрын
Awesome job. So professional as usual, caps. ☘️
@D.J.M.472 жыл бұрын
that was awesome build.
@joaquin-jacknava26962 жыл бұрын
Job well done gentlemen. Have a great weekend.
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You as well.
@DavidHh19692 жыл бұрын
Heath. What a wicked first name. Also good job.
@xochj Жыл бұрын
So cool!
@jeffchambers4492 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to see a boot repair that requires restitching/repair of the uppers. I have a pair of Pivetta Mt. 10's. On the 5th or 6th set of souls. Probably 5000 miles of backpacking on them. Keeping them is a sentimental thing at this point as the uppers need work. Is there a reason you don't work on uppers? Are the boots gone at that point? Want a challenge?
@richardhatt65412 жыл бұрын
There are cobblers who do repair uppers. Bedos leather work does those kind of repairs. Look him up on KZfaq.
@jeffchambers4492 жыл бұрын
@@richardhatt6541 Thanks
@kellymcmanaway40692 жыл бұрын
Awesome boot restoration guys!!!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kelly
@Kingfisher12152 жыл бұрын
Ok, I’ve got a couple of pairs of Justin cowboys boots of that vintage that I wore in HS so I enjoy seeing boots of that vintage. Mine are in much better condition than those boots however. Really enjoyed the video. And thankfully, I don’t need products from your sponsor. 😂. I still go have a full head of hair. 😊
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and definitely congrats on the hair! 👍😉
@JimNichols2 жыл бұрын
Those boots looks suspiciously like pre-Danner Ft Lewis. I had a pair that were just godzillas I wore them many years.... love the videos and appreciate the time effort and interest in taking us along for the ride.
@D2C3R52 жыл бұрын
I think they're Danner Rain Forest boots. Different from the Ft Lewis' as they have brass eyelets and hooks. I wore Ft Lewis' boots every winter when in Korea (2x) and in the Balkans for a year. No better boots. Outclassed everything the Army could/would issue.
@1SUPERNAUT12 жыл бұрын
Those leather laces are thicc! You guys make em in house?
@coryjones95732 жыл бұрын
Great work.hand stitching those looked like a chore
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yep, it was. 😁
@3lbtrigger2 жыл бұрын
Can we please get a shop tour with tool and equipment names, manufacturers and their ages!!!!!!!!! I would love to see and know all that.
@wescobts2 жыл бұрын
Great job as always
@tkmonte19082 жыл бұрын
You all should start adding like a 1-5 star (boot) or some type of animation slider in your video to show how well you think a boot/shoe was made. 1 boot= bad quality, 5 boot=top of the line craftsmanship. I won't request any royalties for my idea lol.
@Robmancan19872 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of old Hall's boots I wore when I was a lineman. Those things are built tough. I would go through normal boots every couple months but the halls have held up for years. I guess with over a $400 price tag at the time, they should of held up 😂 I believe they are Matterhorn leather.
@billynunns2 жыл бұрын
Folks: you can't smell video. I could as soon as I saw the acetone 🤣
@JLR772 жыл бұрын
Incredible job! Thank you for the video.
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate you watching.
@sandyj15612 жыл бұрын
Much love Sirs xxx
@InGrindWeCrust20102 жыл бұрын
So we got the Trenton & Heath haircare product. Now, the diet and exercise plan, please.
@justyouraverage3valve6762 жыл бұрын
You all are wonderful hopefully I will be as good as you one day
@erin79952 жыл бұрын
Damn hand stitch probably took forever you guys are amazing
@sheikhinzamul10322 жыл бұрын
🇧🇩 Love watching u guys ..... Very informative , and satisfying watching ur videos ....... Love frm Bangladesh 🇧🇩
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! We’re glad you enjoy them.
@paul_domici2 жыл бұрын
Great Job guys!!!
@TrentonHeath2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@dbmail5452 жыл бұрын
TBH I would not have rebuilt those boots. They look to have plenty of miles left in them. They did come out beautiful 😍
@TylerSnyder3052 жыл бұрын
I was dumb enough to think I could resole a pair of boots myself ( got a 6" pair of Chippewas on clearance ) that I'm working on right now, and hand stitching a midsole sure as heck isn't fun. I had high hopes for them as a summer work boot but it turned out the soles were not slip resistant and I couldn't wear them to work. I started to resole them but realized It wasn't going well enough for them to likely hold up at work. Fast forward a couple years of having tossed them in a closet and I need a light duty shop shoe, so I decided to pick the project back up hoping I can at least wind up with something good enough for that.
@ticalhotbox82712 жыл бұрын
I need this exact operation performed on my Georgia boots the lip on the sole sticks out way way to much I trip on steps and these things need traction just flat and need to be much much lighter these things are so heavy...I need your help!!!???? I don't remember my georgia boot being like this in the late 90's same boot too.