Doc Martens Resole #37
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Channel: Brian The Bootmaker
Views: 1,197,000
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Length: 14min 32sec (872 seconds)
Published: Sun Apr 28 2019
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In response to the chap who asked about the advantages of this type of boot construction (the comment is deleted, but I wrote this so I might as well post it!):
I'm no cobbler or cordwainer, but from having owned a number of pairs of shoes with a full leather sole...
As you go through the breaking in period, the warmth, moisture and pressure that you generate wearing them will mould the leather to be a perfect negative impression of your foot. Once broken in they're extremely comfortable.
Also, from what I have learned about shoe construction during the process of finding a pair of mountaineering boots that fit properly:
Partway through you see him refering to a drawing of the owners feet with details of the circumference of various parts of the foot before selecting a last to match.
By re-lasting the upper as he fits the sole, the upper will actually take on some of the job of supporting the heel and arch (removing the need for a highly shaped insole).
Essentially in that respect he's custom fitting the existing boot to his customers foot.
The only downside is that whilst thick, good quality leather does give a comfortable fit, and reasonable cushioning...
For really high-impact activities modern EVA type cushioned midsole do have a real advantage, there's no denying that.
If you look at a modern high-end mountain boot, they're still lasted around a leather insole to take advantage of the superior fit and durability, not unlike what the chap is doing in in the video... but then, will have a much thicker EVA midsole, steel/tpu shank and rubber outsole secured by adhesive only, and a rubber rand rather than a leather welt...
Which shows manufacturerstaking advantage of both the old and the modern together. The cost of that construction is reflected in prices for those boots starting at around £250 for an entry level pair...
Big fan of this guy's videos for a long time.
Didn't keep the classic Doc Marten yellow stitching?