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

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                                    • Max PowerM
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                                      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…

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                                      • NorthernVictoryN
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                                        I might too, due to leg bone structure the outside back portion of my heels wear out faster so (I think the scientific term is pronation)… isn't it usually pretty cheap/simple to get the Cat's Paw heel replaced?

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                                        • Max PowerM
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                                          I hope so. Let me know if when you have it done. Maybe a harder material for the heel would be better.

                                          @elclintor:

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

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                                          • ColeC
                                            Cole
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                                            I have the same problem with my White's. In 18 month I went through 3 heels. It is always the right heel that more or less melts away. A new pair of heels costs about 20 € at the local cobbler.

                                            The only way to prevent it would be to add iron applications to the heel, but I realy don't want everybody to hear me from a mile away.

                                            Gesendet von meinem D5803 mit Tapatalk

                                            WTB:
                                            IHJ-96-OLV Size L
                                            IHE-13

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