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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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                                        • FinksterF
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                                          ^agreed

                                          My pair looks against this like brandnew.  😉

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                                          • Max PowerM
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                                            Mine too. But actually I'm glad, as it's an expensive way to wear shoes out that intense in short amount of time. The leather and constructionreally can take a lot abuse, but I fear the day I Need a resole. The heel is pretty low already.

                                            @elclintor:

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

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