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IHVB-05 - The Wild Ones - Iron Heart/Viberg Engineer Boot Collaboration

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    madmonday
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 13 Oct 2009

    Oh, wow.  great to get all this information. thanks houston chris & leather man tall.

    more expensive process doesn't always mean better process, but interesting either way.

    head high, middle finger higher

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      Chris
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 28 Jun 2010

      You're both right; fully dyed isn't necessarily better.  When I said it's a quick marker for quality, I meant that it's an expensive process, so it's less likely that you'll find it on products that use cheap leather or are cheaply made.  Nice stuff, like that pair of RRL boots, may use different dying techniques to create a different aesthetic, and it's certainly no reflection on the intrinsic quality.

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        madmonday
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

        don't mind me, i'm just taking notes on all this stuff . . . .

        head high, middle finger higher

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          tatmantall
          Joined: 24 Dec 2012

          Chris is right, it definitely is not a process generally found on inferior goods. It takes time and $$$ to fully dye and thus the price reflects.

          So provided you have two well made boots one fully dyed and one semi dyed, it comes down to what aesthetic you want. The semi dyed will render a more dramatic, "rustic patina", and the leather that is dyed through will be notably more subtle…. although, there are some leathers that I believe will never patina. IE: I have yet to see a pair of wesco black fire leather show ANY sign of patina apart from dirt on them. All in all, it is preference, just do a little research if you are unsure about the characteristics of a particular leather and don't be afraid to ask questions. For the money we blow on things, it is important to know that you are going to be happy with the end result.  😉

          "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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            mclaincausey
            見習いボス
            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

            @Chris:

            You're both right; fully dyed isn't necessarily better.  When I said it's a quick marker for quality, I meant that it's an expensive process, so it's less likely that you'll find it on products that use cheap leather or are cheaply made.  Nice stuff, like that pair of RRL boots, may use different dying techniques to create a different aesthetic, and it's certainly no reflection on the intrinsic quality.

            Yeah, I have a $150 pair of Chippewa that are dyed all the way through…  EDIT: And if the boot is unlined, as those Chippewa are, it can be murder on your socks.

            Think it, be it.

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              superfuzz
              Joined: 31 Dec 2012

              G, what's the deadline for a deposit? You mentioned earlier that I could specify a narrow shaft with preorder, is that still possible?

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                I think I'll close pre-orders down at end of November.  PM me re: custom shit….

                "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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                  superfuzz
                  Joined: 31 Dec 2012

                  Thanks G, I'm trying to decide between these and the Ace engineers that SE is getting mid Nov. So it looks like I'll make the cutoff. PM coming.

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                    mclaincausey
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                    I thought kiya said that the Ace engineers were dead

                    Think it, be it.

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                      superfuzz
                      Joined: 31 Dec 2012

                      I think the cordovan ones are dead but there is still a calf version. At least that's what I understood.

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                        smittybat
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 25 Jun 2010

                        These are awesome, so 400 on order and the rest on delivery?  When is the expected delivery?

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                          superfuzz
                          Joined: 31 Dec 2012

                          Hey G, if you're thinking of doing other colors down the line, I vote for color #8 cxl. That would be a nice boot!

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                            tatmantall
                            Joined: 24 Dec 2012

                            supafuzz is correct from what i gathered in my last correspondence with bigK.

                            "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              @smittybat:

                              These are awesome, so 400 on order and the rest on delivery?  When is the expected delivery?

                              Correct and about 8-10 weeks….

                              "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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                                seanocono
                                Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                                I was trying to do some research, but kept running into dead ends.  Does anyone know how the 2005 last fits?  Does it run TTS, or a half size smaller, like the 2030?

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                                  grandmasterben
                                  Joined: 27 Aug 2011

                                  It is not good that I am salivating while watching that video and have some PayPal money…. Are there any places to try on viberg a in la?!?

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    @seanocono:

                                    I was trying to do some research, but kept running into dead ends.  Does anyone know how the 2005 last fits?  Does it run TTS, or a half size smaller, like the 2030?

                                    I don't, but I know you will chat to Morgan.  Let us know the answer…..

                                    "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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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      "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

                                      last edited by 25 Oct 2013, 07:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Friday
                                        Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                                        @Giles:

                                        @seanocono:

                                        I was trying to do some research, but kept running into dead ends.  Does anyone know how the 2005 last fits?  Does it run TTS, or a half size smaller, like the 2030?

                                        I don't, but I know you will chat to Morgan.  Let us know the answer…..

                                        @seanocono; I own viberg engineer with 2005 last , and imo (pretty sure) it fits tts..

                                        Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                        ~Shinici Haraki~

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                                          seanocono
                                          Joined: 17 Oct 2012

                                          Thanks Friday, and happy to report back, G.

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