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Gonna applaud Forest’s technique with applying the cork. Very smooth, very even, very neat, and little to no waste. That’s a man that takes pride in his work. Good job!

Thanks for introducing Forrest. He seems to be a good fit. It's always worth having the rework done on most shoes. As long as the uppers are in good shape, you are saving money and product waste.

in the 70’s my boots needed new soles. I was in Chicago and I asked all the people I worked with where was a shoe repair store. They all looked at me as if I was crazy. They said,”no one does that anymore. I looked and looked and could not find anyone. I was heartbroken. I am glad to see you all in business!

I’m a retired carpenter superintendent. I worked in boots for forty seven years in boot including my military time from 71 -1974. Marines. You bet I have in the past had boots rebuilt. But when I found Georgia Boots at a old gas station in N C. Around 1996. I stopped. I’ve wore all brands over the years. Dam hard to break in. Sears diehards. A very good boot but always blistered my feet. Had them rebuilt a lot. But find a place like you two men is all but gone. You two do great work. I enjoy watching you work. And the end results are crazy good. Thanks from. Sc.

During the hot corking I thought hmm, he's taking more care than they usually do. Then Forrest was revealed. So yes, he really is making you guys look good.

You can almost hear that boot sigh with relief when that conditioner goes on ! Sweet rebuild !

Forrest takes pride in his work! Put him in more videos. He is a good addition to your team!

Thank you for the video. Absolutely love your channel. Another reason to restore your shoes (and anything for that matter - cars, furniture, clothes, you name it) is our environment. Repair and reuse as much as we can and reduce trash is the thing we should consider when we think of our children. Big thanks to our cobbler friends!

I think a good point to be made too, is that the care or restoration of the upper can be done by the owner, it's not that hard to get some leather conditioner and dye and apply it to make the uppers look really good again. I really would have loved to see you restore the uppers but as you said that's not part of a basic resole.

I've had my Redwing boots for 18 years and 1 good $120 resole through them. I wouldn't trade them for the world. Best advice I ever got from the tool truck guy coming into the shop when I was a young buck... You can buy a cheaper wrench or socket for the job and still perform well but don't cheat your feet. Now with some boot conditioning cream and color I was able to do a decent touch up. Still better than $275-$300 to replace them

Thank you for explaining to us what a basic resole process is. Most of us would have thought we get all the works you guys show in the majority of your videos.

Outside of the monetary value, there is something meaningful about choosing to repair something that was well made and served you well. In my opinion the look way cooler than a new pair.

Connor, when you apply the acetone, you should also do that under the vent hood. The acetone fumes are not good to inhale

My old hiking boots went through 5 resoles before the uppers finally died. 30 years of rocks, roots, desert sand, swamp, river crossings, and really rough stuff. Once my current boots get broken in, they'll also get resoled until the uppers finally give up. There is nothing more comfortable than a broken-in pair of boots.

Things to appreciate; feasible and simple; it's what the customer wanted. Typically, things or services in this case, are only worth what a person will pay for. I'd wager, the owner of these boots is tickled happy to have these back - esp at the cost of replacement, plus knowing the reputation of workmanship/quality he's getting for this dollar spent. ... And I'm happy for him. At times, simple & feasible are nearly priceless! :) Nice work Gents! Be Safe

Those boots look very comfortable even though they're rough looking. Also, thank you for bringing manufacturing back to the United States, much appreciated. I'll be looking forward to grabbing a couple pairs of sandals when they're available.

Thank you to perpetuate such an old knowledge. A real pleasure to watch. You guys are real craftman working with brands designed to last. A big fudge to the scheduled obsolescence. Keep it that way. Many many thanks.

love the videos guys, just got my boots back from a resole and they came out great. thank you so much and keep up the good work!

In a a day and age when cobblers are rare to find because of cheap plastic "almost single use" shoes, it's nice to see your business growing and be successful enough to hire people.

I've always thought my resoled shoes feel better than new. Thank you for the great content.

I know nothing about re building boots but I can watch you do it all day

Forrest has the whiskers necessary for greatness.

It was enjoyable to watch you work on shoes. It’s a lost trait. My father was a shoe repairman for over 45 years. A lot of the machines that are used in the shop are easily over 100 years old. I’ll miss him very much lost him two weeks ago at age 78. I am now tasked with trying to sell his business or machinery. It breaks my heart to know that I may have to break up his business and sell his machinery. My father, all the way till the age of 65 had hands and forearms bigger than Popeye himself. from swinging a hammer all day long in his shop. My friends used to say they bet he could almost crush a bowling ball. Thanks for the video. Keep up the great work.

My work boots are on their 4th resole. The last time, when I picked them up the man said that it might be the last time. I’ll find out in about 6 months when I bring them in again. They were tough to break in the first time back in 2009. Wow! That’s 14 years, time flies. They are like old friends but better. And a lot less $$$ than new. The pair of Redwings I had before that I had for ten years but a change in my feet made them hard to wear. I had them resoled for the third time with “comfort sole”(???) and kept them in my gear bag as backups but didn’t wear them. I gave them to a coworker that needed steel toed boots. With his insoles they were almost perfect for him.

I have always wanted to learn how to repair boots and shoes. I don’t know why but it has always fascinated me. Wish I could have learned how. Great to watch you guys and welcome, welcome Forest!

Loved the deep dive of skills involved to resole boots. Looks simple, but I know the skill involved. Thank you great content!

Really first class work, you go the extra mile and it shows. Your customers are pleased and thankful. You can't get much better than that.

on my way to school I used to pass a shoemaker. the window was usually open, but I couldn't see anything because I was too small. I could only hear the sounds and notice the smell of leather coming from the workshop. It`s great to see in detail all the work that goes with those sounds and smells - and to remember that time again. a wonderful craft!

The Forest interview was definitely the highlight of this video.

I have a pair of Redwings in similar condition. Financially speaking, they should just be thrown away. My Papaw gave them to me a few years before he died, so I would never put them in the trash. I could kick myself for not taking care of them. It would be worth it, to me, to send them in for "restoration". I put them in a safe place a few years ago. I just can't remember where that safe place is for the moment. When I find that safe place, I will contact you abut fixing them up.

I do flat roofing and am on average purchasing 2-3 pairs of boots each year. After seeing cost comparison I think I may look into cobbler repairs, I wish you guys were closer (Im in Canada) you’re quality of work is top notch!

The guy I take our shoes to for repair would look them over scowl and quiz me on why I waited so long to bring them in for repair and why didn't I take better care of them. Yes, they are worth repairing.

Great work Trenton. Really. We've witnessed your wizardry and also learned, it is easier to simply take care of your footwear before they get to a certain point.

Enjoyed meeting Forrest, besides watching him work a little I thought he was well spoken as well. These particular boots I feel were worth it. Thank you ☺️👍

I enjoy these videos so much, I've started hanging out at my local shoe repair shop. Got to polish a few shoes the other day and love it! It may be time for a 4th career.

Thank you for that Trent, it answers a question I have often asked myself.

In 34 years of construction, I've never heard a guy say I'm going to go home and condition my boot. I think most construction are to hard on their shoe and just buy new ones for the most part. I tried to resole a pair once within 3 months, and they split at the old seam. So, I probably will never go that route again. Good job .Thanks for sharing

I just love watching the whole process!

Awesome Video Guys, Thanks!!

I love your videos. It seems to be a a dying art. So impressive the workmanship you three put into your craft. Looks like you have some nice equipment. I bet it is hard to find these days. Keep making and I'll keep watching. Thank you.

Thanks for giving a little background on someone we, as viewers, may have had questions about. That's cool he's from Franklin, TN. I visited there not too long ago and fell in love with it. The small town charm, great people and food, plentiful antique stores, rolling countryside hills with multicolored trees.. It's where I'd live if I was moving to that region.

as someone who had a pair that I had resoled until they couldn't be repaired again without extensive work on the uppers to have something for the welt to attach to. 20 years of near daily wear, most of that on motorcycle. It was also 1/3 the price to resole than it was to buy new replacements. I also want to mention that I always took the time to clean the boots really well, but not polish or re-wax them before taking them in. My Cobbler really appreciated it.

I am a fan of the Thorogood moc toes. I have one pair I was able to get three resoles on. Given their price, resoling DOES make sense. A new sole on a fully broken in boot is outstanding for my tired old feet. I have several pair in order to let them dry out overnight. Also, when you leave one pair to get new soles, it might be a while to get them back, so you need another spare pair to keep doing your daily work. I live on a ranch in South Texas. The rocks and cactus and brush beat your footwear up fiercely. The summer heat makes for a ton of sweat. You need several pairs to keep going. Age brings flat feet, wider feet, and the moc toe wedge soles are about the best comfort I can get. I do try to take care of my boots. I saddle soap them, use Bick4 to hydrate, as needed, and I really do not use polish, sort of pointless. Just my perspective.

Some 30 years ago, in a different country, life forced me into a cobbler profession, and I fell in love with it. I did not know then, but a few years later I became a student in a university in another different country, and that's how I survived those crazy years (everyone of our students wore a pair of boots and shoes, had their leather bags and purses, and I was the guy who gladly repaired them all with some basic tools and supplies). Many years later, I live in the US, not really far from Nashville, work in a completely different industry, and really enjoy your video. However, the profession of a cobbler helped me to survive through the roughest times in a country with a completely collapsed economy. BTW, the repair , shown in this video would cost to customer about $6-8 then and there.

Just got my 1907’s resoled after 4.5 years of wear. Went to the local cobbler and paid ~110$. They conditioned them without even asking and they basically look brand new other that the patina that’s developed over the 4 years. I’ll keep resoling them my whole life if I can, if it means not having to break in another pair.

There's nothing more comfortable than a pair of shoes you've worn into perfection. I'd take restored over a new pair any day.

I always enjoyed your videos . Thanks for showing us a basic resole . Now I'm thinking l better get to cleaning and conditioning my work boots .

6:11 We need a compilation of all the best birdseed segments.

Great video guys and most of the time it's worth it. Especially when you maintain your boots yourself the van last you a life time. My oldest pair of red wings is 17 years and resoled them 3 times

Forrest wins the Award For Tonsorial Excellence. Forrest The Red is his Viking name!

Great video! Resoles are definitely the way to go!!

I've had a beautiful pair of cowboy boots ruined by a "cobbler" that was butcher. I wanted a re-sole and they literally glued a rubber sole over the original leather sole. This was before KZfaq, so I figured I was screwed. Small town, not much choice in shoe repair. They never felt the same and were horrible. I would definitely pay a premium to have someone like you folks perform an overhaul. You combine craft, art, and mechanics in one job.

I have a pair that I used as a contractor and now as a lowboy equipment hauler. Walked 100s and 100s of miles and driven 1000s wearing these. Over 20 states and who knows cities and I want them restored once they start going down hill but they still look pretty good. Every couple.mouths I take a horse hair brush and dust em then add bees wax. Double H boots and they still look good.

Exceptional work & well worth it in my opinion! 👍

Thanks for the cost breakdown. Great fix.👍

Trenton and Heath you guys rock!!

Great video. One request- I wish you would do more to explain each step of the process as you go and the reasoning why you do things the way you do.

Nicely done.😊

Love your work

Forrest has done an absolut awesome job on the cork sole! Welcome my friend to your new family 😉🤟

Worth it for sure!

$75.00 last fall when I had mine redone. Sam style boot , same sole. 2nd time for resole. Well over 200 for new boots. Have them done again later this year. I do treat and take care of mine

Genial su trabajo, muy didáctico y expresión al límite de la excelencia. Saludos cordiales desde Lebu en Chile

I like getting my boots resoled because a nice well worn upper with a new sole just looks awesome!

I’ve got some redwings that were my first pair before I knew how to properly care for them that are in worse shape than that if you guys want to make a video with them. The soles are completely worn through and cracked and the front has holes in them from being a cabinet installer and kneeling a lot. I’ve gotten other pairs since then that I care for now but I’ve never had the heart to throw those away because they changed my working life once I got that pair of boots!!

I believe it’s worth it. As a man who runs through those wedge soles every six months or so, I’d be insane to buy another pair instead of having them resoled. To me, I only replace the boots the moment the uppers become thrashed. Need it a pair of Redwing 877s, Danner bullruns or 8” Thorogoods; I always get American made boots that are easy to resole.

Great Job guys!!! Welcome Forest!!!!

I have my Dad’s pair of Red Wing boots that he got in the late 50s or early 60s.He sold shoes back then,and sold Red Wings.He wore those boots fishing for many years.I think he had them resoled more then once.But they are still in good overall condition.

Great video, thanks! Looking forward to the sandals when they are available.

Awesome job as always my Dad would always condition and polish my work boots. Guess he wanted to keep looking sharp.

This was a great question to answer.

Awesome repair job. If I wasn't in the UK, I would send my worn boots to you guys.

Awesome job

I love Red wing model 877's. I used them for work for about 16 years. Probably had 6 different pairs, they where resoled twice a year and repairs were made if needed. They look better with use. My dad told me his first pair cost 29 bucks in the early 70's.

Good job!

Great video !!!!

Thank you for bringing the men's sandals back to the USA. I'll be sure to buy some for my son. I'll be visiting your sponsor's page. Thanks again for another informative video.

Nicely done

Absolutely worth the cost! As long as the upper leather isn’t ruined, they will still fit and feel like the original boots when they get them back. They’re like a well worn leather glove. All of the stress/flex points are loose and fit the person’s feet and ankles.

I think repairing and fixing an old item is always worth it. It saves (natural) resources when you don't have to manufacture a completely new item.

As an industrial electrician in the Detroit area, I only buy RedWing boots, #2414. I pay around $350 per pair. The soles last about 24 months, I have them replaced by RedWing only. The local RedWing store will send them to Minnesota when requested, so that's what I do because I am not aware of any specialist in the area. The local store charges $125 OTD. The boots come back with a general cleaning, oiled, new soles and insoles. I never replace the laces, they last as long as the boot(amazing but true). Each set of boots generally lasts eight years. I will be buried in my RedWings and Levis, in my line of work there is no substitute.

They look great even with a “basic” resole. Nice work!

These Boots are PERFECt! Better than Brand New!

Love the redwing videos!!

I noticed that you have a new glue container/applicator on the glue bench. I was wondering where Mount Potter was & then spotted it... Whew!!! How old is it? Will you keep it? Mount Potter is pretty much a signature part of your shop. It looks like an erupting volcano, that's why I call it Mount Potter. I hope you'll keep it just for old times' sake.

Great job as usual. For me, I would’ve had to have had a little bit more refurbishing for the uppers.

I want you to know that watching these videos is often relaxing, if you wanted to do basic resoles even with voiceovers it would still be good. Just title them differently!

Awesome work!

I’m a field mechanic and every time I’m changing out oils, I dip a rag in the mixture of hydraulic,15w/40,and trans C 30w my boots stay hydrated and waterproof through the year

Yes ! 💯 % I will resole if I can find a pro cobbler like you guys. This red wing has taken the owner feet. Its better than buying new.

Didn't know this was a job till I found this channel tonight. I gave up construction couple years ago after a very long time couldn't comfortable boots anymore I work at a factory now wearing shoes but always looking for boots

I have the same boots. Have had them for 3 years now, I wear them on the farm but take care of them. They will last nearly forever with new soles as needed. Having a broken in pair of boots? Worth their weight in gold! So yes well worth it!

Great video. Thanks for sharing the cost

Your prices are a great value, I can remember having a pair of Herman Survivors resoled when I was in the Army in 1989 at Ft Polk for $80 everything has gone up, but yours is still a good value for the quality you get. It was nice to meet Forest and see the new glue reactivating machine. As a side it is sad to see what became of the Herman Survivor brand, I loved those boots.

I think these are way better than new as they are now, cool patina and years of shaping to the owner's foot for comfort, but with a new sole to make them last for years more. Also saved money on the price.

Excelente trabajo, un saludo desde Cali Colombia

Few years ago i repaired similar shoes "on the knee" =) Your workroom looks amazing! I hope i'll have the same place, where i can do some magic with any old shoes =)

Well worth it !

I have the very same boots over here in the UK. They're built like battleships and took them a few weeks to break my feet in . I really do need to wear them more as a little distressing does make them look better and prove their worth... Great video!