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All my life I have been a bit of a shoe and boot addict, I can't resist any video showing how boots are made, I own a few British handmade boots, and one pair of American boots, my Red Wing Iron Ranger 8111, I may have to get myself a pair of these White's in the future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwDZjO__B4A
If you haven't already, check out the "Rose Anvil" youtube channel. His thing is cutting boots in half, showing how they are made. Really oddly addictive. :)
Also, just a couple of days ago Jason from Fireball tool had a go at making a boot at Nick's. It give a good idea of just how much skill goes into making a great pair of boots...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajtxUDeJvyk
I do like a nice pair of handmade shoes and boots. A well made pair will last years.
I finally had to part with my Whites boots last year. I had had them for close to 30 years. Quit wearing them about 5 years ago. I had them rebuilt 3 times durring there life and i think they cost me 225.bucks back in the early 90s. I remember breaking in my feet to them. At least thats how i remember it. Lol.
Its hard to beat boots made for your feet! Now I wear cheap boots as Im not in need of all the support and protection of good boots. I still have to have steal toe.for my job but I spend most of my day sitting so...
I watched a chap called brian the bootmaker resole a pair of Dr martins with leather amazing to watch and turned out beautiful
Thanks for sharing. Love to watch craftsman.