Overview
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Watch a detailed 25-minute video demonstrating the restoration process of a 30-year-old handmade leather work boot. Follow along as experts from Nicks Handmade Boots tear out old, cracked leather, repair holes, and completely rebuild the boot to make it usable again. Learn about the various stages of boot restoration, including teardown, clicking, sewing, wet lasting, lasting, shanking, bottoming, sole stitching, heel stack construction, sanding, and finishing. Discover how this rebuild service offers a cost-effective alternative to buying new boots while preserving the broken-in upper. Gain insights into the durability and serviceability of Nicks Handmade Boots, which are built to last for years and can be resoled or rebuilt when needed. Explore the company's commitment to quality craftsmanship since 1964 and their dedication to producing comfortable, long-lasting work boots in Spokane, Washington.
Syllabus
Teardown
Clicking
Sewing
Wet Lasting
Lasting
Shanking
Bottoming
Sole Stitching
Heel Stack
Sanding
Finishing
Final Result
Taught by
Nicks Handmade Boots