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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
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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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                        @ 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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                                          • trail and arrowT
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                                            cheers guys!

                                            @Max Power
                                            stop fearing about your boots!
                                            IHVB-04-b-o-t can take everything you throw at them.
                                            mine are not worn out at all, just worn.
                                            a resole is years ahead.

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