Custom/Resoled Boots

[rayw44]

Probably because Vibram soles are ugly as sin.

[edmond]

i think dr soles are ugly too

[edmond]

pictures speaks louder than words.

 

my main man okuuuunnn!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no one touches my shoes or boots except okuuun and jun

[edmond]

 

 

ookuunn too! 

[edmond]

[edmond]

the after of the smoke jumper up there

 

[mpukas]

Got my White's SJ rebuild back. These were standard black SJ's w/ 1/2 at the back, full heavy lug sole. First got them over 10 years ago. I wore them a lot for the first couple of years, and then got tired of wearing them because they were so heavy and cumbersome, and I really didn't the heel being that tall. 

 

FYI - these were measured for my feet and are size 8EE by Whites measurements. My foot is a pretty true 9E street shoe. Comparing to other shoes/boots, I'd say these are closer to a 9/12EE. 

 

Specs; 

 

complete rebuild - new toe, counter, vamp, pull strap - all brown leather is new

single leather mid sole w/ 1/2 composite out sole 

curved heel dropped 1/4" no half slip

standard SJ brown leather 

dress toe cap 

double row white stitching 

 

The only other thing I would have liked to add was a rolled top. 

 

Even though they were broken in to my foot, they were pretty stiff when I got them back. After a few days of wear, they've relaxed quite a bit. With the new single leather sole and dropped heel, they are noticeably lighter and easy to wear for everyday use, all day long. Very happy with the outcome! Still a very rugged looking pair of boots. 

 

These pics are after 1-2 days wear, without treating the new leather. Since I've given them a light coat of Huberd'sand they've become much darker. Not sure if I like them better darker or not, as I really liked this shade of brown against the black. Now there is less contrast. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Vintage Wolverine Triple Tanned Shell Horsehide Boots Resoled with Orignal Catspaw by Role Club

[501XX4EVER]

Love those Cats Paw soles.

 

Would the Cats Paw sole be an available option for your Engineer Boots Brian? When you start making them of course. :D

[BrianTheBootmaker]

I would be more than happy. Hopefully I have a few pairs of Catspaw left by then.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

I converted these Chippewa Engineer Boots to a 40's Style.

This pair is a bit different from the other 40's conversion I have done in the past. The owner gave me the privilege to add my own twist with this project. I added two thin leather soles like the original Chips. I also stacked the the heel with more leather and put a thin Catspaw rubber heel. To finish it off, the owner sent me these sweet roller buckles very identical to the originals.

[501XX4EVER]

Holy shit, they're nice.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

^thank you!

The Real McCoy's by Chippewa Engineer Boots resoled with Dr. Sole Raw Cord.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Here is a picture of the process I go through with every resole I do. I handwelt every pair of shoes/boots for more durability. For instance I converted the stitcher construction on these Vibergs to a handwelt construction.

[coleslawyum]

Do you tuck the overhang of the upper underneath and then attach the welt? I would appreciate a picture of the bottom if you have one. Thanks!

 

I think you are getting better every pair you do. Keep it up!

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Thanks! Sorry but I didn't take any pictures of the bottom view, but yes I tuck in upper the same way as I would with a welted pair of boots/shoes.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Viberg Oxford Resole with Dr. Sole Raw Cord. Converted to handwelted construction.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

RRL horsehide engineer boots resole by Role Club

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Chippewa Engineer boots resole and removed the steel toe and lasted on the 0-200 shoelast. By Role Club

Edited May 31, 2014 by BrianTheBootmaker

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Redwing Boots Resole and installed brass eyelets.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Redwing Peco Boots Resole. Installed Brass Talon Zipper, Cut down to 7", and tightened shaft

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Wesco Engineer Boots resole. Lasted on the 0-200 flat toe last and handwelted construction.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Carolina Engineer Boots Resole

[zk4025]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cat’s Paw Heels for Size : US11 ~ US13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 8, 2014 by zk4025

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Wesco Engineer Boots Resole and converted to a handwelted construction w/ a woodsman heel. Replaced old hardware and tightened shaft.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Resole w/ Biltrite Halfsoles and Catspaw heels.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Japanese Horsehide & Nubuck shoes resole with Catspaw.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Viberg boots resoled with Dr. Sole Raw Cord. Converted to handwelted construction.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Unknown brand engineer boots resole. I removed the steel toe and replace the cardboard footbed for a leather footbed.

[BrianTheBootmaker]

Unknown brand of engineer boots resoled with Biltrite and Catspaw heels.