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    • BluegrassB
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      Wow, those are special… nice!!

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      • NorthernVictoryN
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        Some cool info I found on different types of shoe constructions. As an expert, would you say this article is fairly accurate?

        http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction1/

        http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction2/

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        • BrianTheBootmakerB
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          @Bluegrass thank you!

          @NorthernVictory pretty accurate just the stitch down construction doesnt have a welt.

          Thorogood boots resole w/ curved heel.

          "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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          • BrianTheBootmakerB
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            Vintage boots resoled and repaired.

            "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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              You gave them a new life!

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              • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                @superfuzz  🙂

                Wolverine boots resoled w/ woodsman heel and removed celastic from toe box.

                "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                • seanoconoS
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                  I had the chance to meet Brian today at his shop, and he was generous enough to give me a lesson on his process and inspiration. I came away very impressed with his knowledge, workmanship, and overall kindness. The Role Clubs are stunning, too. They really have to be held to appreciate.

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                  • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                    @seanocono it was a pleasure meeting you Sean

                    Redwing engineer boots resole. Relasted on 0-200 flat toe last, installed brass roller buckles, and stacked woodsman heel. This pair started with a wedge sole.

                    "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                    • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                      Frye Engineer boots resoled, narrowed the shaft, and removed celastic from toe box. By Role Club

                      "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                      • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                        Unknown engineer boots resoled, relasted on 0-200 flat toe last, installed brass roller buckles, and instep strap. By Role Club

                        "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                        • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                          Whites boots Resole. Converted stitch-down to a handwelted construction. Double leather midsole w/ Biltrite halfsoles and heels. By Role Club

                          "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                          • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                            Alden Indy boots resoled w/ woodsman heel and natural finish.

                            "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                              "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                              • eyeq8402E
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                                Great video! @BrianTheBootmaker

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                                • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                                  @eyeq8402 thank you!

                                  Resole on a pair of well aged Sears engineer boots w/ a short stacked block heel. They were relasted and sized down. By Role Club

                                  "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                                  • madmondayM
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                                    some boots Brian did for me a while back.  Holding up pretty well, about to clean & put away for the warmer weather:

                                    if uploading wasn't such a bitch I would have much fewer images since it's such a pain in the a$$ I take as many as possible & cross my fingers one or two of them are good

                                    head high, middle finger higher

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                                    • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                                      Thank you for the update  🙂  @madmonday

                                      Wesco engineer boots converted to handwelted construction, removed celastic toebox, and resole w/ a natural woodsman heel. By Role Club

                                      "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                                      • BluegrassB
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                                        Gulp…  😛

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                                        • BrianTheBootmakerB
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                                          Wolverine boots resoled w/ Vibram 435 and handstitched storm welt.

                                          "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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                                            Chippewa engineer boots resole w/ storm welt. Installed roller buckles, installed leather footbed, 1.5" block heel. By RoleClub

                                            "Pride Produces Quality Work." -Role Club

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