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

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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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                • 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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                      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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                                • 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
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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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