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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015

    Heavy Weight Contests & Competitions
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    • thomasnunnallyT
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      Great post Urb, but still drives me nuts that some people claim to be the same size in UK Vibergs as they are in their US shoes, when almost everywhere else I look says to size down 1.  At least I know what size I would be in Whites now.

      Out with the new! In with the old!

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      • urbanwoodsmanU
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        @thomasnunnally:

        Great post Urb, but still drives me nuts that some people claim to be the same size in UK Vibergs as they are in their US shoes, when almost everywhere else I look says to size down 1.  At least I know what size I would be in Whites now.

        I used to think I was a 10/10.5US in most shoes. Sometimes, I'd even get size 11 because I thought the 10.5 was too tight. Then, I tried on some Alden Indys… hello properly fitting shoe/boot world.

        My point is, most of these guys have NO FUCKING IDEA what size they are. And when you throw in handmade boots, you get even more confused because of all the slight inconsistencies.

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        • GilesG
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          I have a shit load of boots.  Paula made me articulate exactly what I have, whilst driving to the airport the other day (luckily, she did not ask about stuff that was on order or inbound).  I have very few "doubles", that is more than one boot by the same maker, I do that because I love seeing how different bootmakers/artisans approach the relatively simple task of shodding a person, in different ways.  I like understanding the differences in build, differences in feel, differences in cut and differences in fit (and a load of other variables too).

          In my experience, a Viberg 9 fits perfectly.  so too does a RW or a Whites 10

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • Finn666F
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            that helped a fucking lot shane…thanks a lot for that great post brother!
            Jordan23, i guess all answer were given eh 😉

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            • M
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              PM a'sent. Time to do some online window shopping and plot my attack.

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              • Megatron1505M
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                ^ Dude, I do not have a PM from you about the boots contest. If you want in please move fast, we're almost full.

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                • simoncS
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                  Wait, so we have to order a pair off Bakers site to enter?  It can't just be any pair of boots we get made, it has to go through your affiliate code, is that right?

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                  • MastersOfDeathM
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                    @Megatron1505:

                    HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015

                    RULES , REGULATIONS AND SMALL PRINT

                    • Boots must be new, or have less than 30 wears.

                    • Boots can be of any style or manufacturer.

                    • Boots can be made of any leather.

                    • Only 1 pair of boots per contestant.

                    • The contest is only open to a maximum of 50 entrants.

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                    • simoncS
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                      Right so I'm getting some made at the moment, sounds like fun, what do I do?

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                      • GilesG
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                        Read the thread…

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • Megatron1505M
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                          There's always 1…..or 2........or 3..........or 4.............etc... 😃

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • Megatron1505M
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                            Only 7 spots remain before we close up shop.

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                            • simoncS
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                              Okay I'm in.  It was just the Bakers thing which threw me.  Didn't/don't get it.  Whatever, prepare your asses.

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                              • Megatron1505M
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                                Prepare our asses? I hope you're not getting whale penis boots made  :o

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • simoncS
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                                  Ah shit there goes my cover.  I'm reverting back to white rhino.

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                                  • Megatron1505M
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                                    New prizes added, and judges announced, see first post.

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                    • Sugar MountainS
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                                      Impressive judging panel. I look forward to enjoying the contest from the sidelines while I work my way back from wedding-induced poverty!

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                                      • Megatron1505M
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                                        Hoping to add to the judging panel from this forum too, with a man who knows his stuff when it comes to boots and boot care, just sent him a PM.

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        • Megatron1505M
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                                          And, he's accepted  😃

                                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Go for it Seawolf…..

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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