IHVB-03CT - Iron Heart/Viberg 8" Smoke Jumper - Reverse-out "Copper Task"
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A shade or two darker now, still nappy, more weather and stain resistant in theory; three light dousings with obenauf's water based silicone spray, punctuated by hour long cures:
I'll update through winter. We'll see if they need further treatment with this or other products.
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Did the price at one point go up by $50 USD?
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what last are these on and how does it compare to the wild ones last? I know the measurements on an 11 would have been perfect for me… but am really considering the wild ones
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LOVE THESE BOOTS!!
Sorry for yelling…
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Guys honestly sorry for such a newb question but I really don't know anything about suede.
With proper care will it really last as long as "regular" leather? (I know it's all leather- I don't know terminology).I assume these Vibergs are top notch quality skins, but still, what's the deal? Wear them in all elements just the same? I understand suede to be more porous that's why I ask.
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Suede is a split skin, these are roughout, where the flesh side of the skin is on the outside. So it's thicker.
I lightly sprayed Obenauf's silicone water resistance spray on mine and did nothing else. I brush them periodically. You can "dub" them with wax or some other leather protector but it will affect the look.
A lot of forum members think you should just leave roughout alone and just brush it.
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Cool thanks for te advice guys. I'm really leaning towards these. Only thing stopping me is the heavy duty sole. I can always change that in the future once they wear out
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I loves mine. Wearing them today. Dubbing would look cool, it flattens the nap and darkens the shade. I love them as is but may do it one day.
