Viberg
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@Omega:
Let me ask a noob question. How do you guys protect suede / rough out leather? Silicon spray, and an occasional suede brush? Don't think we can use any products like Obenauf's Oil/LP because they will gum up and darken the leather. Any suggestions? Thanks.
I don't use any sprays since they tend to affect the breathability of the leather. Just a brush now and then after the shoes have dried if they've gotten wet. Roughout collects stains and dirt like no other, it's just something you'll have to live with.
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Is it possible to order something for the Viberg 301 last, like these: (http://onlinevintageinfo.blogspot.com/2011/11/horsehide-viberg-service-boots.html) ?
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shanks, take a look at this train wreck if you have free time
(I know it's titled whites, it morphed to a viberg buy)
http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php?/topic/109574-whites-horse-hideshell-cordovan-group-order/ -
shanks, take a look at this train wreck if you have free time
(I know it's titled whites, it morphed to a viberg buy)
http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php?/topic/109574-whites-horse-hideshell-cordovan-group-order/Appalling. Viberg have tarnished their reputation badly there?
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yep but hardly matters, they're doing so much business with japan, and the custom makeups with the various shops
I think you can still call them up and get a custom boot made, there certainly will be a wait, I think it's really the horse that is pretty much impossible to get them to do custom
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yep but hardly matters, they're doing so much business with japan, and the custom makeups with the various shops
I think you can still call them up and get a custom boot made, there certainly will be a wait, I think it's really the horse that is pretty much impossible to get them to do custom
Sadly, you are probably correct. I'm actually not to bothered about horse-hide, it's the square toe of the service boot I like. Do you know if they can do it in an alternative leather, e.g., Chrome Excel by Horoween, or does the 301 last only work with the horse hide leather?
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yep but hardly matters, they're doing so much business with japan, and the custom makeups with the various shops
I think you can still call them up and get a custom boot made, there certainly will be a wait, I think it's really the horse that is pretty much impossible to get them to do custom
Sadly, you are probably correct. I'm actually not to bothered about horse-hide, it's the square toe of the service boot I like. Do you know if they can do it in an alternative leather, e.g., Chrome Excel by Horoween, or does the 301 last only work with the horse hide leather?
Chrome Excel, 310 last, as army or service boot - no problem.
Getting a feedback from Viberg might be a problem…go through an established dealer or retailer like Ultrasoundboots or Giles.
HH as a single custom job - unlikely.Current wait time: +12 weeks...
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@Jii:
Roughout collects stains and dirt like no other, it's just something you'll have to live with.
And as fate has it, I dropped a healthy dose of mayo on the other boot when I was eating a burger. I guess I had that coming. One ugly ass stain right in the middle of the upper part of the toebox. I'll do my best to get it out.
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been thinking of this since day one. should I thrash the hell out of this suede/roughout or should I bother cleaning it and getting rid of some stains etc.
Trash the FUCK out of them.
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been thinking of this since day one. should I thrash the hell out of this suede/roughout or should I bother cleaning it and getting rid of some stains etc.
Trash the FUCK out of them.
Good luck, give em your best. Vbergs are pretty tough, I think you will be pleasantly surprised in your attempts to "trash" them, you just might find your only bringing out their true calling in life. Please keep us posted.
