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

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    den1mhead
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 6 Oct 2014

    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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      denimeric
      Joined: 23 Jan 2013

      .

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        Andreas1965
        Joined: 16 Jan 2014

        @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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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          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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            Andreas1965
            Joined: 16 Jan 2014

            @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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              JCMx800
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 20 Sept 2012

              @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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                Andreas1965
                Joined: 16 Jan 2014

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

                last edited by 26 Jan 2015, 21:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  JCMx800
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                  @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

                  last edited by 27 Jan 2015, 05:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Andreas1965
                    Joined: 16 Jan 2014

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

                    last edited by 27 Jan 2015, 09:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      den1mhead
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                      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

                      last edited by 27 Jan 2015, 09:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        panda_693
                        Joined: 27 Jan 2013

                        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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                          georgeel
                          Joined: 27 Feb 2011


                          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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                            Hereforthebeer
                            Joined: 9 Aug 2013

                            Nice one Georgeel

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                            • trail and arrowT
                              trail and arrow
                              Joined: 7 Jul 2013

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                              • Max PowerM
                                Max Power
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                                Wow.

                                @elclintor:

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

                                last edited by 4 Jun 2015, 03:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • FinksterF
                                  Finkster
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 14 Mar 2013

                                  ^agreed

                                  My pair looks against this like brandnew.  😉

                                  last edited by 4 Jun 2015, 07:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • Max PowerM
                                    Max Power
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                                    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…

                                    last edited by 4 Jun 2015, 07:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • trail and arrowT
                                      trail and arrow
                                      Joined: 7 Jul 2013

                                      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.

                                      last edited by 4 Jun 2015, 08:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      • NorthernVictoryN
                                        NorthernVictory
                                        Joined: 28 Sept 2014

                                        Just want to say how much I love these boots. Still my favorite pair!

                                        last edited by 7 Sept 2015, 03:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • Max PowerM
                                          Max Power
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                                          They're really great. I think I need a new heel soon.

                                          @elclintor:

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

                                          last edited by 7 Sept 2015, 04:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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