Custom/Resoled Boots

[BrianTheBootmaker]

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After:

[arahat]

Outstanding Brian. Just excellent work.

[tmadd]

While I have no doubt the workmanship is great. Aesthetically, that boot looks aweful.

 

I agree...the sole/toebox proportions bring back memories of a particularly silly looking pair of Whites from a custom order gone wrong...

[fre-co]

You mean these?

One too many sole added. Whites and bakers corrected their mistake on that order.

I just read through those old pages. Makes me want to order another pair of white's...

Edited January 31, 2014 by fre-co

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Outstanding Brian. Just excellent work.

Thank you for the kind sincerity. Check out this resole I did on a pair of Chippewa 97863. I converted them to a 40's style with a Full leather sole, woodsman heel, and took out the Celastic on the toe.

[aho]

^That made my day...Gorgeous work!

[rayw44]

Here is my dead stock Chippewa 40s pair for comparison. That job really is top notch.

Well done Brian.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Here is my dead stock Chippewa 40s pair for comparison. That job really is top notch.Well done Brian.

Thank you. I did my best to get the exact stitches per inch. I never seen someone have a deadstock pair of 40's Chips. That's really cool!

[Maynard Friedman]

rayw44,

What shirt are you wearing in that picture above? I've been considering a navy polka dot shirt for a while now but just haven't seen the right one. I know it's only a shot of your sleeve but it could be interesting,

[hollowsleather]

If I was a gamblin' man, I'd say it's this:

 

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-009/

[rayw44]

Good eye Hollows! That is 100% correct.

It's a very nice shirt Maynard, and I definitely recommend it.

It's a lighter weight with some very cool details.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Before:

This customer wanted me to last the upper on the 0-200 last, tighten the shaft of the boots, replace straps and buckles, and resole them with Dr. Sole Raw Cord Full Sole.

After:

I installed the Classic Role Club Wing Straps that will be seen in my upcoming Role Club engineer boot release.

Edited February 3, 2014 by BrianTheBootmaker

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Resole Redwing Beckman Boots

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[elmcitizen]

Resole Redwing Beckman Boots

 

The leather of the boot and the sole are PERFECT together. Makes me consider purchasing the boots just to do the same.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Perfect, great pictures and the last image is superb. Actually, you're beginning to make Red Wing appeal to me. How do you find working on them compared to anything else - for instance when you are re-working vintage WWII boots (original Corcoran, Herman, Endicott Johnson, International Shoe Co... what have you) ?

I will always enjoy working on vintage boot more than anything, but what I always liked about Redwings are their uppers. Very simple and clean. Once I deconstruct the bottom and hand welt the boots by hand they are good to go. In my opinion a welted boot is a superior quality boot amongst other bottom constructions.

Here is a double midsole resole on a pair of Redwing 8181

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Alden Black Cordovan Indy Boot Resole By Role Club

[Megatron1505]

Stunning, if it wouldn't cost me my kidney I would send my Bounty Hunters over to you for resole.

[stnapydna]

Can anyone advise me as to what size I should buy my Vibram half soles and heels in? I'm talking specifically about the 705 half sole and 700 heel, and my boots are size 10.5. Any info would be very helpful. Thanks!

[BrianTheBootmaker]

[fre-co]

Nice work indeed.

 

I'm going to need some resoling work soon. White's SD first.

Edited February 12, 2014 by fre-co

[elmcitizen]

Brian TheBootmaker, 

Do you generally stock Dr. Sole's stuff?

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Brian TheBootmaker, 

Do you generally stock Dr. Sole's stuff?

Yes I have a stock of Dr. Soles. I am in the process of stocking more on the Raw Cord Halfsoles

[Billthebutchr]

What would be the best way to remove polish from Vibram soles? I had some guy shine my boots at the barbershop, and he pretty much ruined my soles. Any advice would be highly appreciated.

[rayw44]

Try some vigorous scrubbing with a damp sponge/cloth. If that doesn't work, you can try regular dish detergent soap, it usually does the trick. If that doesn't work, try some steel wool with some soap. If none of these options work, ou may need to get a solvent (turpentine or the like) to get it completely off.

 

The only caveat for all of these is to be very careful where you rub. If you hit the leather with the steel wool or a solvent, you are going to lose some finish. The elbow grease or soap would most likely just remove the shine.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Hello Everybody. Here is my recent resole on a pair of Nasty Feet Engineer Boots.

[Somar]

Man... What you have done to those Red Wings. Really nice!

 

This thread should have been called: ''PIMP My Boots!''.

[501XX4EVER]

Brian The Bootmaker, when, oh when, oh when, oh when, oh when are your Engineer Boots going to be ready? I really want to see what they look like as your repair work is amazing.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Brian The Bootmaker, when, oh when, oh when, oh when, oh when are your Engineer Boots going to be ready? I really want to see what they look like as your repair work is amazing.

Thank you for the interest! I don't have an official release date. Horween leather takes about 16 weeks to ship the leather. Also my brass roller buckles from Japan are still coming in. I'm very excited to releas these engineer boots. I will only be able to make a limited pair of engineer boots every 2 months because I will be making them from start to finish.

Here is another resole I just finished.

Viberg Resole with Dr. Sole Raw Cord By Role Club

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Brian The Bootmaker, when, oh when, oh when, oh when, oh when are your Engineer Boots going to be ready? I really want to see what they look like as your repair work is amazing.

I spoke too soon. The brass roller buckles came in today. Now this is what a roller buckle should look like!