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    IHVB-04-b-o-t - Iron Heart/Viberg 1950's Service Boot in Brown Oil Tan

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      It's a oil tanned leather, to a certain extent it self heals…

      "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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        Great shots, trail and arrow! Great to see a pair with some serious wear.

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        • den1mheadD
          den1mhead
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          The IHVB-04-b-o-t Boots are absolute beauties !!!

          Coming late to Iron Heart and even later to the Iron Heart Forum, it's apparent that I've missed the opportunity to acquire a new pair of IHVB-04-b-o-t boots.

          In fact, it seems more likely to see @Giles dressed from head to toe in FUBU, walking through the centre of Gosport, than a new pair of IHVB-04-b-o-t boots to surface in a size 9.

          Can anyone help a guy acquire a pre-loved pair of  IHVB-04-b-o-t in a UK9?

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          • den1mheadD
            den1mhead
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            @den1mhead:

            The IHVB-04-b-o-t Boots are absolute beauties !!!

            Coming late to Iron Heart and even later to the Iron Heart Forum, it's apparent that I've missed the opportunity to acquire a new pair of IHVB-04-b-o-t boots.

            In fact, it seems more likely to see @Giles dressed from head to toe in FUBU, walking through the centre of Gosport, than a new pair of IHVB-04-b-o-t boots to surface in a size 9.

            Can anyone help a guy acquire a pre-loved pair of  IHVB-04-b-o-t in a UK9?

            I have found a pair of IHVB-03CT in a UK9.5. Cheers @Giles

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            • Max PowerM
              Max Power
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              I've worn mine since June/July, but mostly in the town / to work, so there's not much evo to be seen.

              @elclintor:

              > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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              • den1mheadD
                den1mhead
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                Even though I managed to acquire a pair of IHVB-03CT's, cheers Giles, your IHVB-04-b-o-t look wicked @max power and leave me still hankering for a pair.

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                  • Andreas1965A
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                    @denimeric:

                    Mine ..one year old. Only sign of wear is on the heels.

                    I fear the day I have to resole these. I don´t think there are capable cobblers in the Netherlands who can do the job right, to be honest.

                    Hi, I am in the same boat, 2 pair of Vibergs and a pair of Wesco Boots and I have no idea where to have them resoled one day. Too bad we don't have artisans like Brian the Bootmaker here in Europe…
                    I showed mine to a highly acclaimed cobbler in Amsterdam who just wasn't interested in resoling them. Too much work maybe. There is a cobbler namend "Marco" in Roermond who is selling handmade boots and his workshop looks decent. Maybe I'll ask him too.

                    This one http://www.jens-zapke.de/start.html was recommended, I will go there to show him my boots when the day has come. But if he seems to be hesitant or I should get the impression he might not know what to do, I'll send them in to Brian.

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
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                      You could always get your Wesco's to me and i'll sort out the repairs…...

                      "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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                      • Andreas1965A
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                        @Giles:

                        You could always get your Wesco's to me and i'll sort out the repairs…...

                        Wow, Giles, I didn't even think about that. You're the BEST!!!

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                        • JCMx800J
                          JCMx800
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                          @Andreas1965:

                          @denimeric:

                          Mine ..one year old. Only sign of wear is on the heels.

                          I fear the day I have to resole these. I don´t think there are capable cobblers in the Netherlands who can do the job right, to be honest.

                          Hi, I am in the same boat, 2 pair of Vibergs and a pair of Wesco Boots and I have no idea where to have them resoled one day. Too bad we don't have artisans like Brian the Bootmaker here in Europe…
                          I showed mine to a highly acclaimed cobbler in Amsterdam who just wasn't interested in resoling them. Too much work maybe. There is a cobbler namend "Marco" in Roermond who is selling handmade boots and his workshop looks decent. Maybe I'll ask him too.

                          This one http://www.jens-zapke.de/start.html was recommended, I will go there to show him my boots when the day has come. But if he seems to be hesitant or I should get the impression he might not know what to do, I'll send them in to Brian.

                          You know the Lipper Schusterbub in  Bad Salzuflen?

                          Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                          XXX

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                          • Andreas1965A
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                            @ JCMx800 :No, not yet. Tell me more, please.

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                            • JCMx800J
                              JCMx800
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                              @Andreas1965:

                              @ JCMx800 :No, not yet. Tell me more, please.

                              He is an orthopaedic shoemaker, he does everything, from resoling red wings to making custom boots.

                              befor and after:

                              One of his custom boots I like:

                              Am Markt 11a
                              Bad Salzuflen
                              05222 639199
                              https://www.facebook.com/LipperSchusterbub?ref=ts&fref=ts

                              Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                              XXX

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                              • Andreas1965A
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                                That looks great. Thanks very much for the info!!!

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                                • den1mheadD
                                  den1mhead
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                                  the work done to those boots is outstanding. the re-sole look great, the image of the one boot from below with all the embedded metal work is something else and the custom boots look quality. thanks @JCMx800

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                                    That heel detailing is insane, also has some other interesting bits on that link, thanks for posting

                                    https://instagram.com/bensleathergoods/

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                                    • georgeelG
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                                      Theyr heels have already been re-made, by the shoemaker in my neighborhood, in Bologna. He did a pretty good job.
                                      But heels are easy…

                                      IH-888S-142OD

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                                        Nice one Georgeel

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                                          • Max PowerM
                                            Max Power
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                                            Wow.

                                            @elclintor:

                                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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