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Vintage Logger Work Boots Restored - Spikes to Lug Sole for BuckinBillyRaySmith

Nicks Handmade Boots via YouTube

Overview

Watch a detailed 25-minute video showcasing the restoration process of vintage logger work boots, transforming them from spiked to lug sole. Follow along as skilled craftsmen at Nicks Handmade Boots in Spokane, Washington, demonstrate their expertise in boot rebuilding. Learn about various stages of the restoration, including tear down, skiving, sewing, vamp repair, wet lasting, shanking, bottoming, sole stitching, heel stack construction, sanding, and finishing. Gain insights into the durability and serviceability of high-quality handmade boots, and discover why Nicks Boots have been a trusted name in the industry since 1964. Perfect for those interested in traditional craftsmanship, boot restoration techniques, or considering an upgrade to long-lasting, comfortable work boots.

Syllabus

Tear Down
Skiving
Sewing
Fixing Vamp
Sewing
Wet Lasting
Lasting
Shanking
Bottoming
Sole Stitching
Heel Stack
Sanding
Finishing
Final Result

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